JP6982399B2 - Washing machine installation method and storage structure - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an installation method and a storage structure of a washing machine such as a drum type washing machine and a vertical type washing machine.

Conventionally, as a method of installing a washing machine, there is a method of accommodating a drum-type washing machine in an accommodation space provided in a vanity and installing the drum-type washing machine on the floor facing the accommodation space. The side panels of the vanity are arranged above, to the side, and to the rear of the accommodation space, and only the front of the accommodation space is open. Therefore, in order to install the drum-type washing machine, it is necessary to push the drum-type washing machine into the accommodation space from the front of the accommodation space.

As the drum type washing machine, as disclosed in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-148397), there is one having a rubber leg at the lower part. It is preferable to use such a drum-type washing machine in the conventional washing machine installation method because the vibration transmitted from the drum-type washing machine to the floor can be reduced.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-148397

However, in the above-mentioned conventional method for installing a washing machine, when a drum-type washing machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1 is used, a problem arises.

More specifically, when the drum-type washing machine is pushed into the accommodation space from the front of the accommodation space, it is difficult to slide the rubber legs of the drum-type washing machine with respect to the floor surface. Therefore, the drum-type washing machine is pushed into the accommodation space with the whole floating from the floor surface. As a result, since the drum type washing machine usually weighs 60 kg or more, there is a problem that the load of the installation work becomes large.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine installation method and a storage structure that can reduce the load of the washing machine installation work.

The method of installing the washing machine according to one aspect of the present invention is as follows.
A process of preparing a washing machine having a washing machine main body for washing the laundry put in by the user and a sliding portion provided under the washing machine main body and slidable on the floor surface.
It is characterized by comprising a step of moving the washing machine to an installation surface which is a part of the floor surface while sliding the sliding portion with respect to the floor surface.

The method of installing the washing machine according to one aspect of the present invention is as follows.
A washing machine main body in which first and second recesses are provided on the upper surface and a plate-shaped member having a sliding portion slidable on the floor surface on the lower side is prepared, and the laundry thrown in by the user is washed. A step of preparing a washing machine having a front leg provided on the front portion of the lower surface of the washing machine main body and a rear leg provided on the rear portion of the lower surface of the washing machine main body.
The front leg of the washing machine is inserted into the first recess of the plate-shaped member, while the rear leg of the washing machine is inserted into the second recess of the plate-shaped member, and the washing machine is placed in the plate-shaped member. It is characterized by comprising a step of moving the plate-shaped member together with the washing machine to the installation surface which is a part of the floor surface while sliding the sliding portion with respect to the floor surface after mounting. It is supposed to be.

The housing structure of the washing machine according to one aspect of the present invention is
With a washing machine
In addition to accommodating the washing machine, it is provided with a washing machine accommodating portion facing a part of the floor surface on which the washing machine is installed.
The above washing machine
The washing machine body that washes the laundry put in by the user,
It is characterized in that it is provided on the lower side of the washing machine main body and is provided with a sliding portion capable of sliding on the floor surface.

The installation method and accommodation structure of the washing machine of the present invention can reduce the burden on the installation operator when installing the washing machine.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the system vanity of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a part of the system vanity. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of the drum-type washing machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic right side view of the drum type washing machine. FIG. 5 is a schematic enlarged view of a part of FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic enlarged view of another part of FIG. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the rear leg and the leg attachment. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining the installation method of the drum type washing machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is another schematic diagram for explaining the installation method of the drum type washing machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is another schematic diagram for explaining the installation method of the drum type washing machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is another schematic diagram for explaining the installation method of the drum type washing machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 12 is another schematic diagram for explaining the installation method of the drum type washing machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is another schematic diagram for explaining the installation method of the drum type washing machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram for explaining a method of installing a drum-type washing machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram for explaining a modified example of the installation method of the drum type washing machine of the second embodiment. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram for explaining a method of installing a drum-type washing machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a schematic perspective view of the drum type washing machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a schematic right side view of the drum type washing machine. FIG. 19 is a schematic enlarged view of a part of FIG. FIG. 20 is a schematic view for explaining the installation method of the drum type washing machine of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 21 is a schematic perspective view of a plate-shaped member used in the installation method of the drum type washing machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a schematic plan view of the plate-shaped member. FIG. 23 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line XXIII-XXIII of FIG. FIG. 24 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line XXIV-XXIV of FIG. FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram for explaining the installation method of the drum type washing machine of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 26 is another schematic diagram for explaining the installation method of the drum type washing machine of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 27 is a schematic plan view of the first and second plate-shaped members used in the installation method of the drum type washing machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 28 is a schematic cross-sectional view of FIG. 27 XXVIII-XXVIII. 29 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the XXIX-XXIX line of FIG. 27. FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram for explaining the installation method of the drum type washing machine of the sixth embodiment.

Hereinafter, the installation method and the storage structure of the washing machine of the present invention will be described in detail by the illustrated embodiment. In the following description, the left side refers to the left side when the washing machine is viewed from the front side (door side), while the right side refers to the left side when the washing machine is viewed from the front side (door side). , Point to the right when facing the washing machine. In addition, the same reference numerals are given to the common parts in each figure.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the system vanity 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention as viewed diagonally from the front left.

The system vanity 1 includes a vanity 2 and a drum-type washing machine 3 as an example of a washing machine.

The vanity 2 is provided with a cabinet 5 and a mirror 6. The cabinet 5 is arranged below the mirror 6 and has drawers 21, 21, ... For storing, for example, towels, dryers, cosmetics, and the like. Further, a wash bowl 25 is attached to the top plate 24 of the cabinet 5.

Further, although not shown, a faucet is attached to the wash bowl 25. This faucet discharges tap water or hot water at an arbitrary temperature according to the operation of the user.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a part of the system vanity 1 as viewed diagonally from the front to the right.

A washing machine storage space S2 for accommodating the drum-type washing machine 3 is provided on one side of the cabinet 5. The top plate 24 of the vanity 2 extends above the storage space S2 for the washing machine. That is, the top plate 24 is provided so that one end thereof faces the washing machine accommodating space S2. Further, a side panel 27 of the cabinet 5 is arranged on one side of the storage space S2 for the washing machine. On the other hand, a side panel 28 of the vanity 2 is arranged on the other side of the storage space S2 for the washing machine. Further, there is a wall 13 behind the washing machine accommodation space S2. By accommodating the drum type washing machine 3 in such a washing machine accommodating space S2, the drum type washing machine 3 is installed on the installation surface 14a which is a part of the floor surface 14. The washing machine storage space S2 is an example of a washing machine storage unit. Further, the side panels 27, 28 and the wall 13 are examples of the partition portion.

An opening 27a is provided in the lower and rear portions of the side panel 27 of the cabinet 5. As a result, the space S1 (shown in FIGS. 9 and 10) in the cabinet 5 and the washing machine storage space S2 communicate with each other. The space S1 is an example of a hose accommodating portion.

Further, in the space S1 in the cabinet 5, in addition to the main body of the drawers 21, 21, ..., The water supply hose 11 (shown in FIGS. 8 and 9) and the drain hose 12 (FIG. 8, FIG. 9) of the drum type washing machine 3 are provided. A part of) (shown in FIG. 10) is also accommodated. The space S1 is an example of a hose accommodating portion.

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of the drum-type washing machine 3 as viewed from above diagonally to the right. Further, FIG. 4 is a schematic right side view of the drum type washing machine 3 as viewed from the right side.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the drum-type washing machine 3 includes a washing machine main body 31 for washing the laundry thrown in by the user.

The washing machine main body 31 has a front panel 34 provided with an opening 34a. The user puts the laundry in the washing machine main body 31 through the opening 34a, and puts out the laundry in the washing machine main body 31 through the opening 34a. Further, a door 38 that opens and closes the opening 34a is rotatably attached to the front panel 34. An operation panel 35 operated by the user to select a washing course or the like is provided above the front panel 34. Further, on the side of the operation panel 35, a storage case 36 for storing a detergent, a softener and a bleaching agent is provided so as to be able to be pulled out.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the drum type washing machine 3 includes a pair of front legs 32, 32 (only one front leg 32 is shown in FIG. 4) and a pair of rear legs 33, 33 (in FIG. 4). Only one hind leg 33 is shown in FIGS. 3 and 4), and a decorative panel 37 is provided. The front legs 32, 32 and the rear legs 33, 33 are examples of legs.

The pair of front legs 32, 32 are provided on the front portion of the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31. The height of each of the pair of front legs 32 and 32 can be adjusted.

The pair of rear legs 33, 33 are provided at the rear portion of the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31. The height of the pair of hind legs 33 and 33 can be adjusted, respectively.

The decorative panel 37 is detachably attached to a pair of front legs 32, 32. As a result, the pair of front legs 32, 32 is hidden by the decorative panel 37, and the drum-type washing machine 3 exhibits a good appearance.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the drum type washing machine 3 guides the water supply hose 11 for supplying water to the washing machine main body 31 and the drainage from the washing machine main body 31 to the washing machine drain port 15. It is equipped with a drain hose 12. The length of the water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12 is set to a length that allows the washing machine main body 31 to be pulled out of the installation surface 14a. In other words, the water supply hose 11 and the drain hose can be pulled out in front of the installation surface 14a without disconnecting the water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12. Twelve lengths are set. The drainage port 15 for a washing machine is an example of a drainage port.

20 in FIG. 9 is a rail that guides the drawer 21 in the front-rear direction.

FIG. 5 is a schematic enlarged view of the front leg 32 on the right side of FIG. 4.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the right front leg 32 is provided at the right front corner portion of the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31. On the other hand, the left front leg 32 is provided at the left front corner portion of the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31. The right and left front legs 32 and 32 each have, for example, a metal support member 41 and a disk-shaped rubber portion 42, respectively. That is, the right and left front legs 32 and 32 have the same configuration as each other. The rubber portion 42 is an example of an elastic member.

The support member 41 is composed of a screw shaft portion 41a and a disk portion 41b that is connected to the lower end of the screw shaft portion 41a and projects outward in the radial direction. The screw shaft portion 41a is screwed into the screw hole at the right front corner of the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31. As a result, the amount of protrusion of the screw shaft portion 41a with respect to the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31 can be continuously adjusted. Further, in order to fix the protrusion amount, a nut 43 is screwed into the screw shaft portion 41a.

The rubber portion 42 is integrally molded with the support member 41 so as to cover the disk portion 41b. A groove is provided on the lower surface of the rubber portion 42 in order to increase the grip force. Further, as the material of the rubber portion 42, butyl rubber, chlorobrene rubber and the like are used.

FIG. 6 is a schematic enlarged view of the rear leg 33 on the right side of FIG. 4.

The right rear leg 33 is provided at the right rear corner portion of the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31. On the other hand, although not shown, the left rear leg 33 is provided at the left rear corner portion of the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31. Like the right and left front legs 32 and 32, the right and left rear legs 33 and 33 also have a support member 45 (shown in FIG. 7) and a rubber portion 46, and their heights can be adjusted. , The height can be fixed with the nut 43.

Leg attachments 51 are attached to the right and left hind legs 33 and 33, respectively.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the rear legs 33, 33 and the leg attachment 51.

Each of the support members 45 of the right and left rear legs 33, 33 is composed of a screw shaft portion 45a and a disk portion 45b that is connected to the lower end of the screw shaft portion 45a and projects outward in the radial direction. That is, the right and left front legs 32 and 32 and the right and left rear legs 33 and 33 have the same configuration, respectively. Further, the nut 43 is screwed into the screw shaft portion 45a as well as the screw shaft portion 41a.

The leg attachment 51 includes a bottomed cylindrical attachment main body 52 and a disk-shaped sliding member 53 fixed to the lower surface of the attachment main body 52 with, for example, an adhesive. The sliding member is an example of a sliding portion.

The attachment body 52 is resin-molded using, for example, polypropylene. A recess 52a into which the rubber portion 46 of the rear leg 33 is fitted is provided on the upper surface of the attachment main body 52. The depth of the recess 52a is set to be slightly lower than the height of the rubber portion 46, for example.

The sliding member 53 is made of, for example, a fluororesin and can slide on the floor surface 14. In other words, the material of the sliding member 53 is selected so that the sliding friction of the sliding member 53 with respect to the floor surface 14 is smaller than the sliding friction of the rubber portions 42 and 46 with respect to the floor surface 14. .. The lower surface of the sliding member 53 is a smooth surface. On the other hand, the upper surface of the sliding member 53 is provided with a concave portion 53a into which a convex portion (not shown) on the lower surface of the attachment main body 52 is fitted. As a result, when the sliding member 53 is fixed to the attachment main body 52, it is possible to prevent the sliding member 53 from being displaced with respect to the attachment main body 52.

Hereinafter, each step of the method of installing the drum-type washing machine of the first embodiment will be described.

First, after preparing the drum-type washing machine 3 in which the leg attachments 51 and 51 are attached to the right and left rear legs 33 and 33, the lower rear portion of the side panel 27 of the cabinet 5 is shown as shown in FIG. Pass the power cord 13, the water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12 through the notch. As a result, the tips of the water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12 and the power plug of the power cord 13 are accommodated in the space S1 in the cabinet 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the tip of the water supply hose 11 is connected to the branch pipe 17 branching from the water pipe 16. This makes it possible to supply tap water to the washing machine main body 31 when necessary.

A drainage pipe 19 is arranged in the space S1 in the cabinet 5. A wash ball 25 is arranged in the upper part of the space S1. At the faucet attached to the wash bowl 25, hot water from the hot water supply pipe 18 and tap water from the water supply pipe 16 are mixed according to the operation of the user. On the other hand, the drainage pipe 19 guides the liquid or the like from the washbasin 25 to the washbasin drainage port (not shown). The vanity drainage port is provided on the floor surface 14 facing the space S1 in the cabinet 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10, the tip of the drain hose 12 is connected to the washing machine drain port 15 provided on the floor surface 14 facing the space S1 in the cabinet 5. As a result, the drainage from the washing machine main body 31 can be guided to the washing machine drain port 15 by the drain hose 12. The drainage port 15 for a washing machine is an example of a drainage port.

Next, the power plug (not shown) of the power cord 13 is inserted into an outlet (not shown) provided in the cabinet 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11, the guide member 61 is attached to the area on the back side (upper side in the figure) of the installation surface 14a which is a part of the floor surface 14. More specifically, the guide member 61 is fixed to the region on the inner side of the installation surface 14a with, for example, a screw (not shown) in a state where the wall 13 is in contact with the rear end surface 62a of the guide member 61. At this time, the distance D2 between the right end 62b of the guide member 61 and the side panel 28 of the vanity 2 and the distance D2 between the left end 62c of the guide member 61 and the side panel 27 of the cabinet 5. Adjust one of D3 to a preset distance. The rear surface 31b of the washing machine main body 31 is arranged above the above area.

The guide member 61 has a base portion 62, a right guide portion 63 projecting forward from the right end portion 62b of the base portion 62, and a left guide portion 64 projecting forward from the left end portion 62c of the base portion 62.

The base portion 62 is provided with a first contact surface 62d adjacent to the right guide portion 63 and a second contact surface 62e adjacent to the left guide portion 64. The rear portion of the sliding member 53 (hereinafter referred to as “right sliding member 53”) located below the right rear leg 33 abuts on the first contact surface 62d. On the other hand, the rear portion of the sliding member 53 (hereinafter referred to as “left sliding member 53”) located under the left rear leg 33 abuts on the second contact surface 62e.

Further, the rear end surface 62a of the base portion 62 has a predetermined distance D1 from the first and second contact surfaces 62d and 62e. When the rear portion of the sliding member 53 on the right side abuts on the first contact surface 62d and the rear portion of the sliding member 53 on the left side abuts on the second contact surface 62e, the rear surface 31b of the washing machine body 31 The distance D1 is set so that a predetermined gap is formed between the rearmost portion and the wall 13.

Further, the right end portion 62b provided with the first contact surface 62d of the base portion 62 and the left end portion 62c provided with the second contact surface 62e of the base portion 62 are other than the base portion 62. Compared to the part, the width in the front-back direction is longer. The right and left ends 62b and 62c are provided with first and second through holes 65 and 66 located behind the first and second contact surfaces 62d and 62e.

The right guide portion 63 has a first guide surface 63a that guides the right sliding member 53 to the first contact surface 62d. On the other hand, the left guide portion 64 has a second guide surface 64a that guides the left sliding member 53 to the second contact surface 62e. The first and second guide surfaces 63a and 64a face each other in the left-right direction. Further, the distance between the front portion of the first guide surface 63a and the front portion of the second guide surface 64a gradually increases as it approaches the front end side.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, while sliding the right and left sliding members 53 and 53 with respect to the floor surface 14, the drum type is applied to the installation surface 14a which is a part of the floor surface 14. Move the washing machine 3. More specifically, the right and left sliding members 53 and 53 located under the rubber portions 42 and 42 of the right and left hind legs 33 and 33 are in contact with the floor surface 14 and on the right and left sides. The washing machine is moved to the installation surface 14a with a gap between the rubber portions 42, 42 of the front legs 32, 32 and the floor surface 14. At this time, by adjusting the heights of the right and left front legs 32 and 32, a gap is created between the rubber portions 42 and 42 of the right and left front legs 32 and 32 and the floor surface 14.

Finally, by adjusting the heights of the right and left front legs 32 and 32, the rubber portions 42 and 42 of the right and left front legs 32 and 32 are brought into contact with the installation surface 14a, and then the right and left front legs 32. , 32 are attached to the right and left front legs 32, 32 as shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4 so that the decorative panels 37 cannot be seen from the outside.

In this way, while sliding the right and left sliding members 53 and 53 with respect to the floor surface 14, the drum type washing machine 3 is moved to the installation surface 14a which is a part of the floor surface 14, so that the drum is used. The operator of the type washing machine 3 can install the washing machine on the installation surface 14a without having to lift and float the entire drum type washing machine 3. Therefore, the installation worker can perform the installation work of the drum type washing machine 3 with a smaller load than moving the entire drum type washing machine 3 from the floor surface 14 to the installation surface 14a.

Further, the sliding members 53 and 53 on the right side and the left side have a simpler configuration than a mechanism having a roller or the like, and the possibility of failure is low.

Further, the right and left leg attachments 51 can be retrofitted to various existing drum-type washing machines 3 by changing the shape of the recesses 52a on the upper surfaces of the attachment bodies 52 and 52. Therefore, regardless of the manufacturer of the drum-type washing machine 3, the effect of reducing the load on the installer of the drum-type washing machine 3 can be expected.

Further, when the drum type washing machine 3 is moved to the installation surface 14a after the guide member 61 is attached to the region on the back side of the installation surface 14a, the rear parts of the right and left sliding members 53 and 53 are the guide members 61. It abuts on the first and second contact surfaces 62d and 62e. As a result, the drum-type washing machine 3 can be easily and accurately positioned in the front-rear direction.

Further, since the drum-type washing machine 3 can be accurately positioned in the front-rear direction, a desired gap can be reliably provided between the rear surface 31b of the washing machine main body 31 and the wall 13.

Further, if there is the desired gap, it is possible to prevent the drum type washing machine 3 from colliding with the wall 13 even if it vibrates during driving.

Further, the right and left sliding members 53 and 53 are guided to the first and second contact surfaces of the guide member 61 by the first and second guide surfaces 63a and 64a of the guide member 61. Therefore, the rear portions of the sliding members 53 and 53 on the right and left sides can be easily and accurately contacted with the first and second contact surfaces 62d and 62e.

Further, when the rear portions of the right and left sliding members 53 and 53 abut on the first and second contact surfaces 62d and 62e of the guide member 61, the right portion of the right sliding member 53 is the first guide surface. It abuts on 63a, and the left side portion of the left sliding member 53 abuts on the second guide surface 64a. As a result, the drum-type washing machine 3 can be easily and accurately positioned in the left-right direction.

Further, since the drum-type washing machine 3 can be accurately positioned in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction, it is between the right side surface 31c of the washing machine main body 31 and the side panel 28 of the vanity 2 and the left side of the washing machine main body 31. A desired gap can be reliably provided between the surface 31d and the side panel 27 of the cabinet 5.

Further, if there is the desired gap, it is possible to prevent the drum type washing machine 3 from colliding with the side panels 27 and 28 even if it vibrates during driving.

Further, since the distance between the front portion of the first guide surface 63a and the front portion of the second guide surface 64a gradually increases as it approaches the front end side, the front portion of the first guide surface 63a and the second guide The left and right sliding members 53 and 53 can be smoothly inserted between the surface 64a and the front portion.

Further, since each of the right and left front legs 32 and 32 has a rubber portion 42 at the lower end and each of the right and left rear legs 33 and 33 has a rubber portion 46 at the lower end, the rubber portions 42 and 46. Is located between the washing machine main body 31 and the installation surface 14a. As a result, the vibration transmitted from the washing machine main body 31 to the installation surface 14a can be reduced, so that the floor having the installation surface 14a does not need to be reinforced.

Further, when the drum type washing machine 3 is moved to the installation surface 14a, the right and left sliding members 53 and 53 are located between the right and left hind legs 33 and 33 and the installation surface 14a. It is possible to prevent the rubber portions 46 of the left hind legs 33 and 33 from becoming resistance to the movement of the drum-type washing machine 3.

Further, since the right and left sliding members 53 and 53 are arranged only under the right and left hind legs 33 and 33, the number of the sliding members 53 can be reduced and the cost for installing the drum type washing machine 3 can be reduced. Can be reduced.
Further, since the right and left sliding members 53 and 53 are arranged under the right and left rear legs 33 and 33, the friction generated between the rear legs 33 and the installation surface 14a can be reliably reduced.

Further, the right and left sliding members 53, 53 located under the rubber portions 46, 46 of the right and left rear legs 33, 33 are in contact with the floor surface 14, and the right and left front legs 32, Since the washing machine is moved to the installation surface 14a with a gap between the rubber portions 42 and 42 of the 32 and the floor surface 14, sliding members such as the sliding members 53 and 53 on the right and left sides are used. The drum type washing machine 3 can be smoothly moved even if it is not arranged under the rubber portions 42, 42 of the front legs 32, 32 on the right side and the left side.

Further, the lengths of the water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12 are set to a length that allows the washing machine main body 31 to be pulled out of the installation surface 14a. Therefore, for example, during maintenance, the washing machine main body 31 can be pulled out of the installation surface 14a without disconnecting the water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12. Therefore, maintenance of the drum-type washing machine 3 can be easily performed.

Further, since a part of the water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12 is housed in the space S1 in the cabinet 5, the entire water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12 are arranged in the space S1 adjacent to both side surfaces and the rear surface of the washing machine main body 31. You don't have to. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the space facing the both side surfaces 31c and 31d and the rear surface 31b of the washing machine main body 31 from becoming large.

Further, since the length of the guide member 61 in the left-right direction is shorter than the length of the installation surface 14a in the left-right direction, even when the length of the guide member 61 in the left-right direction does not reach a predetermined length due to a manufacturing error or the like. The guide member 61 can be reliably installed.

In the first embodiment, one end of the top plate 24 of the vanity 2 covers the drum-type washing machine 3, but the drum-type washing machine 3 may not be covered. In this case, for example, a vertical washing machine may be installed on the installation surface 14a.

In the first embodiment, the attachment main body 52 is arranged between the rubber portion 46 and the sliding member 53, but the attachment main body 52 may not be arranged. In this case, for example, the rubber portion 46 may be directly mounted on the sliding member 53.

In the first embodiment, one of the shape and material of the rubber portion 46 may be the same as one of the shape and material of the rubber portion 42.

Although it has been described that the sliding member 53 is made of, for example, a fluororesin in the first embodiment, it may be made of a material other than the fluororesin (for example, high molecular weight polyethylene).

In the first embodiment, the attachment body 52 is made of polypropylene, but may be made of a material such as fluororesin or high molecular weight polyethylene, for example. In this case, the lower part or the whole of the attachment body 52 may be made of a material such as fluororesin or high molecular weight polyethylene. That is, at least the lower portion of the attachment body 52 may be made of a material such as fluororesin or high molecular weight polyethylene.

In the first embodiment, the sliding member 53 is attached to the lower surface of the attachment main body 52, but the lower surface of the attachment main body 52 is made a smooth surface, and for example, fluororesin, polymer polyethylene, or the like is coated on the smooth surface. May be good.

In the first embodiment, the lower ends of the right and left hind legs 33, 33 are rubber portions 46, but the floor surface 14 may be a slidable sliding member. In this case, it is not necessary to use the leg attachment 51, so that the cost can be reduced.

In the first embodiment, the leg attachment 51 is not attached to each of the right and left front legs 32, 32, but the leg attachment 51 may be attached. In this case, after installing the drum-type washing machine 3, the leg attachments 51 attached to the front legs 32 and 32 on the right and left sides are removed, and the front part of the top surface of the washing machine body 31 and the washing machine body 31 are removed. The heights of the right and left front legs 32, 32 may be adjusted so that the rear parts of the top surface are at the same or substantially the same height as each other.

In the first embodiment, when the drum-type washing machine 3 is moved, nothing is inserted between the front legs 32, 32 on the right and left sides and the floor surface 14, but for example, sheet-like sliding. A member (eg, felt) may be inserted. In this case, the sheet-shaped sliding member may be removed after the drum-type washing machine 3 is installed.

In the first embodiment, the guide member 61 is formed so as to have a gap between the side panel 27 of the cabinet 5 and the side panel 28 of the vanity 2. It may be formed so as not to have such a gap. That is, the length of the guide member 61 may be set in the left-right direction so that the right end surface of the guide member 61 contacts the side panel 27 of the cabinet 5 and the side panel 28 of the vanity 2.

In the first embodiment, the lengths of the water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12 are set so that the washing machine main body 31 can be pulled out from the installation surface 14a, but the length of the power cord 13 is also set. The length may be set so that the washing machine main body 31 can be pulled out from the installation surface 14a.

[Second Embodiment]
In the method of installing the drum-type washing machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, as described in the first embodiment, after moving the drum-type washing machine 3, as shown in FIG. 14, the drum-type washing machine is used. The first and second movement restricting members 271,272 that regulate the movement of the third in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction are attached to the installation surface 14a. The first and second movement restricting members 271,272 are examples of movement restricting members.

The first movement restricting member 271 is formed so that the top view shape is L-shaped as viewed from the back side. The first movement restricting member 271 is fixed to the installation surface 14a with, for example, a screw so as to be located in the vicinity of the front leg 32 on the right side. As a result, the movement of the drum type washing machine 3 in the front direction and the right direction is restricted by the first movement restricting member 271.

On the other hand, the second movement restricting member 272 is formed so that the top view shape is L-shaped. The second movement restricting member 272 is fixed to the installation surface 14a with, for example, a screw so as to be located in the vicinity of the front leg 32 on the left side. As a result, the movement of the drum type washing machine 3 in the front direction and the left direction is restricted by the second movement restricting member 272.

In this way, after moving the drum-type washing machine 3 to the installation surface 14a, by attaching the first and second movement restricting members 271,272 to the floor surface, the drum-type washing machine 3 can be moved in the forward direction. Since the first and second movement restricting members 271,272 regulate, for example, it is possible to prevent the drum type washing machine 3 from jumping forward due to its own vibration.

Further, since the first and second movement restricting members 271,272 are attached to the installation surface 14a after the washing machine is moved to the installation surface 14a, for example, the drum type washing machine 3 moves left and right by its own vibration. Can be prevented by the first and second movement restricting members 271,272. As a result, the drum-type washing machine 3 can be kept in a state where it does not come into contact with the side panel 27 of the cabinet 5, and can be kept in a state where it does not come into contact with the side panel 28 of the vanity 2.

In the second embodiment, the first movement restricting member 271 and the second movement restricting member 272 are used, but as shown in FIG. 15, the first and first movement restricting members are formed so that the top view shape is a linear shape. 2 Movement restricting members 273 and 274 may be used. The first and second movement restricting members 273 and 274 are examples of movement restricting members.

[Third Embodiment]
In the method of installing the drum-type washing machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention, as described in the first embodiment, after moving the drum-type washing machine 3, as shown in FIG. 16, the drum-type washing machine is used. A movement restricting member 371 that regulates the movement of the third in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction is attached to the installation surface 14a.

The movement restricting member 371 is formed so that the top view shape is U-shaped. The movement restricting member 371 is attached to the installation surface 14a, for example, with a screw so as to be located in the vicinity of the left front leg 32.

In this way, after moving the washing machine to the installation surface 14a, by attaching the movement restricting member 371 to the installation surface 14a, the movement of the drum type washing machine 3 in the front direction, the right direction, and the left direction can be moved by one movement. It can be regulated by the regulating member 371. Therefore, the amount of work for restricting the forward, right, and left movements of the drum-type washing machine 3 can be reduced.

In the third embodiment, the movement restricting member 371 is attached to the installation surface 14a so as to be located near the front leg 32 on the left side, but the installation surface 14a is located near the front leg 32 on the right side. May be attached to.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 17 is a schematic perspective view of the drum-type washing machine 403 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above diagonally to the right. Further, FIG. 18 is a schematic right side view of the drum type washing machine 403 as viewed from the right side. Further, FIG. 19 is a schematic enlarged view of the front leg 32 on the right side of FIG. 18. Further, FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram for explaining a method of installing a drum-type washing machine.

As shown in FIGS. 17 to 20, the drum-type washing machine 403 is provided with a pair of mobility aid legs 444 and 444 provided on the front portion of the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31. It is different from the drum type washing machine 3. In other words, the drum-type washing machine 403 corresponds to the drum-type washing machine 3 of the first embodiment with a pair of mobility aid legs 444 and 444 added.

Of the pair of mobility aid legs 444, 444, the mobility aid leg 444 on the right side is provided on the right side of the center of the drum type washing machine 403 in the left-right direction and is adjacent to the front leg 32 on the right side. On the other hand, of the pair of mobility aid legs 444 and 444, the mobility aid leg 444 on the left side is provided on the left side of the center of the drum type washing machine 403 in the left-right direction and is adjacent to the front leg 32 on the left side.

The mobility aid leg 444 on the right side has a leg body 445 having a substantially square pillar shape and a disk-shaped sliding member 446 attached to the lower surface of the leg body 445. The sliding member 446 is an example of a sliding portion.

The leg body 445 is, for example, resin-molded using polypropylene and fixed to the front portion of the lower surface 31a of the washing machine body 31 with screws, for example.

The sliding member 446 is made of, for example, a fluororesin and can slide on the floor surface 14. In other words, the material of the sliding member 446 is selected so that the sliding friction of the sliding member 446 with respect to the floor surface 14 is smaller than the sliding friction of the rubber portions 42 and 46 with respect to the floor surface 14. .. The lower surface of the sliding member 446 is a smooth surface. On the other hand, the upper surface of the sliding member 446 is fixed to the lower surface of the leg body 445 with, for example, an adhesive.

Since the mobility aid leg 444 on the left side has the same configuration as the mobility aid leg 444 on the right side and is different only in the place where it is provided, the description of the configuration of the mobility aid leg 444 on the left side is omitted.

Hereinafter, each step of the method of installing the drum-type washing machine 403 of the fourth embodiment will be described.

First, after preparing the drum-type washing machine 403, the water supply hose 11 and the like are connected and the guide member 61 is attached in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

Next, the screw shaft portions 41a of the right and left front legs 32 and 32 are rotated forward to bring the rubber portions 42 and 42 at the lower ends of the right and left front legs 32 and 32 closer to the washing machine main body 31. As a result, the sliding members 446 and 446 of the right and left mobility aid legs 444 and 444 come into contact with the floor surface 14, and the rubber portions 42 and 42 and the floor surface 14 at the lower ends of the front legs 32 and 32 are contacted. Adjust the heights of the front legs 32 and 32 on the right and left sides so that there is a gap between them. After this adjustment, the top surface of the washing machine main body 31 is inclined so that the front portion is lower than the rear portion.

Next, as in the first embodiment, after moving the drum-type washing machine 403 to the installation surface 14a, the screw shaft portions 41a of the front legs 32 and 32 on the right and left sides are rotated in the reverse direction to rotate the screw shaft portions 41a on the right and left sides. The rubber portions 42, 42 at the lower ends of the front legs 32, 32 are kept away from the washing machine main body 31. As a result, the rubber portions 42 and 42 at the lower ends of the front legs 32 and 32 are provided so as to create a gap between the sliding members 446 and 446 of the right and left mobility aid legs 444 and 444 and the installation surface 14a. Adjust the heights of the front legs 32 and 32 on the right and left sides so that they come into contact with the installation surface 14a. After this adjustment, the top surface of the washing machine main body 31 has the front portion at the same or substantially the same height as the rear portion.

Finally, the decorative panels 37 are attached to the right and left front legs 32 and 32 so that the right and left front legs 32 and 32 and the right and left mobility aid legs 444 and 444 cannot be seen from the outside.

In this way, the sliding members 446 and 446 provided at the lower ends of the right and left movement assist legs 444 and 444 come into contact with the floor surface 14, and the rubber portions 42 at the lower ends of the front legs 32 and 32. , 42 The drum type washing machine 403 is moved with the heights of the front legs 32 and 32 on the right and left adjusted so that a gap is created between the floor surface 14 and the floor surface 14, so that the movement auxiliary legs 444 and 444 Moving the washing machine to the installation surface 14a while sliding the sliding member 446 provided at the lower end portion and the sliding member 53 arranged under the rear legs 33, 33 with respect to the floor surface 14. Can be done.

Further, since the drum type washing machine 403 is moved after adjusting the heights of the front legs 32 and 32, the rubber portions 42 and 42 at the lower ends of the front legs 32 and 32 act as resistance to the movement of the drum type washing machine 403. Can be prevented.

Further, after the movement of the drum type washing machine 403 is completed, the heights of the right and left front legs 32 and 32 are adjusted so that the sliding members 446 and the installation surface 14a of the right and left movement aid legs 444 and 444 are adjusted. There is a gap between the and. Therefore, for example, even if the washing machine main body 31 vibrates during washing, it is possible to prevent the vibration from being transmitted to the floor surface 14 via the sliding member 446.

Further, after the movement of the drum type washing machine 403 is completed, the rubber portions 42, 42 at the lower ends of the front legs 32, 32 come into contact with the installation surface 14a by adjusting the heights of the front legs 32, 32 on the right and left sides. do. Therefore, for example, even if the washing machine main body vibrates during washing, it is possible to prevent the front legs 32 and 32 from moving with respect to the installation surface 14a.

In the fourth embodiment, after connecting the water supply hose 11 and the like and attaching the guide member 61, the heights of the right and left front legs 32 and 32 are adjusted, but the right and left front legs 32, After adjusting the height of the 32, the water supply hose 11 and the like may be connected and the guide member 61 may be attached. In short, the timing for adjusting the heights of the right and left front legs 32 and 32 is not particularly limited as long as it is before the drum type washing machine 403 is moved.

[Fifth Embodiment]
FIG. 21 is a schematic perspective view of the plate-shaped member 581 used in the installation method of the drum-type washing machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above diagonally to the right. Further, FIG. 22 is a schematic plan view of the plate-shaped member 581 as viewed from above.

As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the plate-shaped member 581 is provided with four recesses 582, 582, ... On the upper surface 581a, and four sliding members 583, 583, ... On the lower surface. It is attached to 581b. In the fifth embodiment, the drum-type washing machine 3 in which the leg attachments 51 and 51 are not attached to the right and left rear legs 33 and 33 is mounted on the plate-shaped member 581. Further, the length of the plate-shaped member 581 in the left-right direction is set to be slightly shorter than the length of the installation surface 14a in the left-right direction. In other words, the lengths of the front side 584 and the rear side 585 of the upper surface 581a of the plate-shaped member 581 are set to be slightly shorter than the length of the installation surface 14a in the left-right direction. Of the four recesses 582,582, ..., The two recesses 582 and 582 on the front side are examples of the first recess, and the two recesses 582 and 582 on the rear side are examples of the second recess.

The recesses 582, 582, ... Are the right front corner portion of the upper surface 581a of the plate-shaped member 581, the left front corner portion of the upper surface 581a of the plate-shaped member 581, and the right rear corner portion of the upper surface 581a of the plate-shaped member 581. A portion and a corner portion on the left rear side of the upper surface 581a of the plate-shaped member 581 are provided one by one.

Further, when the drum-type washing machine 3 is mounted on the plate-shaped member 581, the front leg 32 on the right side of the drum-type washing machine 3 is provided in the recess 582 at the front right corner (hereinafter referred to as "recess 582 on the right front side"). The front leg 32 on the left side of the drum-type washing machine 3 is inserted into the recess 582 (hereinafter referred to as "recess 582 on the left front side") in the front left corner. At that time, the right rear leg 33 of the drum-type washing machine 3 is inserted into the concave portion 582 of the right rear corner portion (hereinafter referred to as "right rear side concave portion 582"), and the concave portion 582 of the left rear corner portion is inserted. (Hereinafter referred to as "recess 582 on the left rear side"), the left rear leg 33 of the drum type washing machine 3 is inserted. Therefore, the rubber portions 42 are formed in the recesses 582 and 582 on the right front side and the left front side, respectively, so that the rubber portions 42 can be fitted or loosely fitted. Further, the recesses 582 and 582 on the right rear side and the left rear side are formed so that the rubber portions 46 can be fitted or loosely fitted, respectively.

Further, when the installation of the drum type washing machine 3 is completed, the rear surface 31b of the washing machine main body 31 has a predetermined gap between the rear surface 31b and the wall 13, and the right side surface 31c and the left side surface 31d of the washing machine main body 31 are formed. The positions of the recesses 582, 582, ... Are set so as to have a predetermined gap between the side panels 28 and 27. In other words, when the drum-type washing machine 3 is mounted on the plate-shaped member 581, the right side surface 31c of the washing machine main body 31 has recesses 582 and 582 on the right front side and the right rear side and the upper surface of the plate-shaped member 581. It is located on the area between the right side 586 of 581a. At that time, the left side surface 31d of the washing machine main body 31 is located on the region between the recesses 582 and 582 on the left front side and the left rear side and the left side 587 of the upper surface 581a of the plate-shaped member 581. At that time, the rear surface of the washing machine main body 31 is located on the region between the recesses 582, 582, ... On the right rear side and the left rear side and the rear side 585 of the upper surface 581a of the plate-shaped member 581. ..

Each of the four sliding members 583,583, ... Is made of, for example, a fluororesin and can slide on the floor surface 14. That is, the material of each sliding member 583 is selected in the same manner as the sliding members 53 and 446. Further, each sliding member 583 is formed in a disk shape, for example, and is fixed to the lower surface 581b of the plate-shaped member 581 with an adhesive, for example.

FIG. 23 is a schematic cross-sectional view seen from the line XXIII-XXIII of FIG. 22. Further, FIG. 24 is a schematic cross-sectional view seen from the line XXIV-XXIV of FIG. 22.

As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the sliding members 583, 583, ... Have a positional relationship that overlaps with the recesses 582, 582, ... In the vertical direction. For example, one sliding member 583 is arranged below the recess 582 on the right front side. Similarly, another sliding member 583 is arranged below each of the other recesses 582.

Hereinafter, each step of the method of installing the drum-type washing machine according to the fifth embodiment will be described.

First, after preparing the plate-shaped member 581 and the drum-type washing machine 3, the front legs 32 and 32 on the right and left sides of the drum-type washing machine 3 are inserted into the recesses 582 and 582 on the right front side and the left front side, and the drum. The drum type washing machine 3 is mounted on the plate-shaped member 581 so that the right and left rear legs 33 and 33 of the type washing machine 3 enter the recesses 582 and 582 on the right rear side and the left rear side.

Next, as in the first embodiment, the water supply hose 11 and the like are connected, and the guide member 61 is attached.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, while sliding the sliding members 583,583, ... With respect to the floor surface 14, a plate shape is formed on the installation surface 14a which is a part of the floor surface 14. The member 581 is moved together with the drum type washing machine 3. At this time, the rear end surface of the plate-shaped member 581 is brought into contact with the wall 13.

Finally, the decorative panels 37 are attached to the right and left front legs 32 and 32 so that the right and left front legs 32 and 32 cannot be seen from the outside.

In this way, the right and left front legs 32 and 32 of the drum-type washing machine 3 are inserted into the recesses 582 and 582 on the right front side and the left front side, and the recesses 582 and 582 on the right rear side and the left rear side. After putting the plate-shaped member 581 into the rear legs 33, 33 on the right side and the left side of the drum-type washing machine 3, the plate-shaped member 581 is moved together with the drum-type washing machine 3, so that the drum-type washing machine 3 with respect to the plate-shaped member 581 is used. It is possible to prevent the position of.

Further, since the drum type washing machine 3 is moved to the installation surface 14a which is a part of the floor surface 14 while sliding the sliding members 583, 583, ... With respect to the floor surface 14, the installation worker Can install the drum-type washing machine 3 on the installation surface 14a without having to lift and float the entire drum-type washing machine 3. Therefore, the installation worker can perform the installation work of the drum-type washing machine 3 with a smaller load than to lift the entire drum-type washing machine 3 and move it above the installation surface 14a while floating from the floor surface 14. ..

Further, the sliding member 583 has a simpler configuration than a mechanism having a roller or the like, and the possibility of failure is low.

Further, when the plate-shaped member 581 equipped with the drum type washing machine 3 is installed on the installation surface 14a, the left side surface of the washing machine body 31 is between the right side surface 31c of the washing machine body 31 and the side panel 28 of the vanity 2. A desired gap can be reliably created between the 31d and the side panel 27 of the cabinet 5 and between the rear surface 31b of the washing machine body 31 and the wall 13.

Further, if there is the desired gap, for example, it is possible to prevent the drum-type washing machine 3 from vibrating during driving and colliding with the wall 13 and the side panels 27 and 28.

In the fifth embodiment, the number of sliding members 583,583, ... Is four, but it may be one or a plurality of sliding members other than four. When the number of sliding members 583,583, ... Is made one, from the viewpoint of preventing the vibration of the washing machine main body 31 from being locally transmitted to the installation surface 14a, the sliding members 583,583, ... The shape of the above is preferably a shape that covers most of the lower surface 581b of the plate-shaped member 581.

In the fifth embodiment, the sliding members 583,583, ... Are described as being made of, for example, a fluororesin, but may be made of a material other than the fluororesin (for example, high molecular weight polyethylene).

In the fifth embodiment, the plate-shaped member 581 may be made of any material as long as it can support the drum-type washing machine 3. That is, the plate-shaped member 581 may be made of wood such as plywood, for example, aluminum metal, etc., as long as rigidity can be obtained.

In the fifth embodiment, the sliding members 583,583, ... Are attached to the lower surface 581b of the plate-shaped member 581, but the sliding members 583,583, ... Are not required. In this case, for example, the lower surface 581b of the plate-shaped member 581 may be made a smooth surface, and the smooth surface may be coated with fluororesin, high molecular weight polyethylene, or the like.

In the fifth embodiment, the sliding members 583, 583, ... Are attached to the lower surface 581b of the plate-shaped member 581, but felt may be attached. In this case, the shape and number of felts may be appropriately set in the same manner as the sliding members 583,583, ....

In the fifth embodiment, after the drum-type washing machine 3 is mounted on the plate-shaped member 581, the water supply hose 11 and the like are connected and the guide member 61 is attached, but the water supply hose 11 and the like are connected. After attaching the guide member 61, the drum-type washing machine 3 may be mounted on the plate-shaped member 581.

In the fifth embodiment, the decorative panel 37 is used to hide the right and left front legs 32 and 32 from the outside, but the right and left front legs 32 and 32 and the plate-shaped member 581 are external. A decorative panel 37 may be used to make it invisible from the outside. That is, the decorative panel 37 that is higher than the height of the front legs 32, 32 on the right side and the left side after installation may be used.

In the fifth embodiment, after the drum type washing machine 3 is installed, the plate-shaped member 581 is not fixed to the installation surface 14a, but the plate-shaped member 581 is fixed to the installation surface 14a by using, for example, screws and metal fittings. You may. As described above, when the plate-shaped member 581 is fixed to the installation surface 14a by using the screws and metal fittings, the fixing of the plate-shaped member 581 to the installation surface 14a can be easily released when necessary.

[Sixth Embodiment]
FIG. 27 is a schematic plan view of the first and second plate-shaped members 681 and 691 used in the installation method of the drum-type washing machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above.

In the first plate-shaped member 681, two recesses 582 and 582 are provided on the upper surface 681a, and two sliding members 583,583, ... Are attached to the lower surface 681b. In the second plate-shaped member 691, as in the first plate-shaped member 681, two recesses 582 and 582 are provided on the upper surface 691a, and two sliding members 583 and 583 are attached to the lower surface 691b. .. In the fifth embodiment, the drum-type washing machine 3 in which the leg attachments 51 are not attached to the right and left rear legs 33 and 33 is mounted on the first and second plate-shaped members 681 and 691. Further, the lengths of the first and second plate-shaped members 681 and 691 in the left-right direction are set to be slightly shorter than the lengths of the installation surface 14a in the left-right direction, respectively. In other words, the lengths of the front side 648 and the rear side 685 of the upper surface 681a of the first plate-shaped member 681 are set to be slightly shorter than the length of the installation surface 14a in the left-right direction. .. Similarly, the lengths of the front side 649 and the rear side 695 of the upper surface 691a of the second plate-shaped member 691 are also set to be slightly shorter than the length of the installation surface 14a in the left-right direction. The recess 582 provided on the upper surface 681a of the first plate-shaped member 681 is an example of the first recess. Further, the recess 582 provided on the upper surface 691a of the second plate-shaped member 691 is an example of the second recess.

One recess 582 is provided in each of the right end portion of the upper surface 681a of the first plate-shaped member 681 and the left end portion of the upper surface 681a of the first plate-shaped member 681. When the drum-type washing machine 3 is mounted on the first plate-shaped member 681, the front leg 32 on the right side of the drum-type washing machine 3 is a recess 582 at the right end of the upper surface 681a of the first plate-shaped member 681 (hereinafter, "right front side"). The front leg 32 on the left side of the drum-type washing machine 3 enters the recess 582), and the recess 582 at the left end of the upper surface 681a of the first plate-shaped member 681 (hereinafter referred to as the "recess 582 on the left front side"). )to go into.

One recess 582 is provided in each of the right end portion of the upper surface 691a of the second plate-shaped member 691 and the left end portion of the upper surface 691a of the second plate-shaped member 691. When the drum-type washing machine 3 is mounted on the second plate-shaped member 691, the right rear leg 33 of the drum-type washing machine 3 is a recess 582 at the right end of the upper surface 691a of the second plate-shaped member 691 (hereinafter, "right"). The rear leg 33 on the left side of the drum-type washing machine 3 enters the recess 582 on the rear side (referred to as the recess 582 on the rear side), and the recess 582 at the left end of the upper surface 681a of the first plate-shaped member 681 (hereinafter, the recess on the left rear side). 582 ").

Further, when the installation of the drum type washing machine 3 is completed, the rear surface 31b of the washing machine main body 31 has a predetermined gap between the rear surface 31b and the wall 13, and the right side surface 31c and the left side surface 31d of the washing machine main body 31 are formed. The position of each recess 582 is set so that there is a predetermined gap between the side panels 28 and 27. In other words, when the drum-type washing machine 3 is mounted on the first and second plate-shaped members 681 and 691, the right side surface 31c of the washing machine main body 31 has a recess 582 on the right front side and the first plate-shaped member. Located on the area between the right side 686 of the upper surface 581a of 681 and the left side surface 31d of the washing machine main body 31 is between the recess 582 on the left front side and the left side 678 of the upper surface 681a of the first plate-shaped member 681. Located on the area of. At that time, the right side surface 31c of the washing machine main body 31 is located on the region between the concave portion 582 on the right rear side and the right side 696 of the upper surface 691a of the second plate-shaped member 691, and is located on the left side of the washing machine main body 31. The surface 31d is located on the region between the recess 582 on the left rear side and the left side 697 of the upper surface 691a of the second plate-shaped member 691. At that time, the rear surface 31b of the washing machine main body 31 is located on the region between the recesses 582 and 582 on the right rear side and the left rear side and the rear side 695 of the upper surface 691a of the second plate-shaped member 691.

Each of the four sliding members 583,583, ... Is made of, for example, a fluororesin and can slide on the floor surface 14. That is, the material of each sliding member 583 is selected in the same manner as the sliding members 53 and 446. Further, each of the sliding members 583,583, ... Is formed in a disk shape, for example, and is fixed to the lower surfaces 681b, 691b of the first and second plate-shaped members 681,691 with an adhesive, for example.

FIG. 28 is a schematic cross-sectional view seen from the line XXVIII-XXVIII of FIG. 27. Further, FIG. 29 is a schematic cross-sectional view seen from the XXIX-XXIX line of FIG. 27.

As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the sliding members 583, 583, ... Have a positional relationship overlapping with the recesses 582, 582, ... In the vertical direction. For example, one sliding member 583 is arranged below the recess 582 on the right front side. Similarly, another sliding member 583 is arranged below each of the other recesses 582.

Hereinafter, each step of the method of installing the drum-type washing machine of the sixth embodiment will be described.

First, after preparing the first and second plate-shaped members 681 and 691 and the drum-type washing machine 3, the front legs 32 and 32 on the right and left sides of the drum-type washing machine 3 are placed in the recesses 582 and 582 on the right front side and the left front side. First and second plate-shaped members 681,691 so as to enter and so that the right and left rear legs 33 and 33 of the drum type washing machine 3 enter the recesses 582 and 582 on the right rear side and the left rear side. A drum-type washing machine 3 is mounted on the top.

Next, as in the first embodiment, the water supply hose 11 and the like are connected, and the guide member 61 is attached.

Next, as shown in FIG. 30, while sliding the sliding members 583, 583, ... With respect to the floor surface 14, the first and second slide members 583, 583, ... To the installation surface 14a which is a part of the floor surface 14. The plate-shaped members 681 and 691 are moved together with the drum type washing machine 3. At this time, the rear end surface 62a of the second plate-shaped member 691 is brought into contact with the wall 13.

Finally, the decorative panel 37 is attached in the same manner as in the fifth embodiment.

Since the first and second plate-shaped members 681 and 691 are used in this way, the same operation and effect as those of the fifth embodiment can be obtained, and the right side of the washing machine with respect to the recesses 582 and 582 on the right front side and the left front side. Insertion of the left front legs 32, 32 and insertion of the right rear legs 33, 33 of the washing machine into the recesses 582, 582, ... On the right rear side and the left rear side can be performed individually. .. That is, it is not necessary to insert the right front legs 32, 32 and the left front legs 32, 32 and the right rear legs 33, 33 and the left rear legs 33, 33 at the same time.

Further, the right side of the washing machine in the recesses 582 and 582 on the right front side and the left front side, the insertion of the front legs 32 and 32 on the left side, and the right side of the washing machine in the recesses 582 and 582 on the right rear side and the left rear side. When the left hind legs 33 and 33 are inserted individually, even if the number of workers installing the drum type washing machine 3 is reduced, the drum type washing machine is placed on the first and second plate-shaped members 681 and 691. 3 can be mounted.

Further, since the sliding members 583 and 583 are attached to the lower surface 681b of the first plate-shaped member 681 and the lower surface 681b of the second plate-shaped member 691, respectively, the first and second plate-shaped members 681 and 691 are attached. It can be moved smoothly without lifting.

In the sixth embodiment, after the drum type washing machine 3 is installed, the first plate-shaped member 681 is not fixed to the installation surface 14a, but the first plate-shaped member 681 is fixed to the installation surface 14a by using, for example, screws and metal fittings. The member 681 may be fixed. As described above, when the first plate-shaped member 681 is fixed to the installation surface 14a by using the screws and metal fittings, the fixing of the first plate-shaped member 681 to the installation surface 14a can be easily released when necessary.

Although specific embodiments 1 to 6 of the present invention and variations thereof have been described, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned first to sixth embodiments and variations thereof, and is within the scope of the present invention. It can be changed in various ways. For example, a modified version of the sixth embodiment, such as a modified example of the fifth embodiment, may be used as one embodiment of the present invention.

That is, the above disclosures can be summarized as follows.

The method of installing the washing machine according to one aspect of the present invention is as follows.
A washing machine main body 31 for washing the laundry thrown in by the user, and washing machines 3, 403 provided under the washing machine main body 31 and having sliding portions 53, 446 slidable on the floor surface 14. The process of preparation and
It is characterized by comprising a step of moving the washing machines 3 and 403 to the installation surface 14a which is a part of the floor surface 14 while sliding the sliding portions 53 and 446 with respect to the floor surface 14. It is supposed to be.

According to the above configuration, the washing machines 3 and 403 are moved to the installation surface 14a which is a part of the floor surface 14 while sliding the sliding portions 53 and 446 with respect to the floor surface 14, so that washing is performed. The operator of the machine 3,403 can install the washing machine 3,403 on the installation surface 14a without having to lift and float the entire washing machine 3,403. Therefore, the load on the installer of the washing machines 3 and 403 is relatively small.

On the other hand, when the entire washing machines 3, 403 are moved above the installation surface 14a while floating from the floor surface 14, the load on the installer of the washing machines 3, 403 becomes relatively large. ..

The method of installing the washing machine in one embodiment is as follows.
It is a step performed before moving the washing machines 3 and 403, and includes a step of attaching the guide member 61 to the region on the back side of the installation surface 14a which should be located below the rear surface of the washing machine main body 31. ,
The guide member 61 guides the sliding portion 53 to the contact surfaces 62d and 62e to which the rear portion of the sliding portion 53 abuts and the contact surfaces 62d and 62e, and the first and second surfaces facing each other. It has guide surfaces 63a and 64a, and has guide surfaces 63a and 64a.
When the rear portion of the sliding portion 53 abuts on the contact surfaces 62d and 62e of the guide member 61, one side portion of the sliding portion 53 abuts on the first guide surface 63a and slides. The other side portion of the portion 53 abuts on the second guide surface 64a64a.

According to the above embodiment, after the guide member 61 is attached to the region on the back side of the installation surface 14a, when the washing machines 3 and 403 are moved to the installation surface 14a, the rear portion of the sliding portion 53 is the contact of the guide member 61. Since it abuts on the contact surfaces 62d and 62e, the washing machines 3 and 403 can be easily and accurately positioned in the front-rear direction.

Further, since the sliding portion 53 is guided to the contact surfaces 62d and 62e of the guide member 61 by the first and second guide surfaces 63a and 64a of the guide member 61, the contact surfaces 62d and 62e of the guide member 61 The rear portion of the sliding portion 53 can be easily and accurately contacted with the sliding portion 53.

Further, when the rear portion of the sliding portion 53 abuts on the contact surfaces 62d and 62e of the guide member 61, one side portion of the sliding portion 53 abuts on the first guide surface 63a, and the sliding portion 53. Since the other side portion abuts on the second guide surface, the washing machines 3 and 403 can be easily and accurately positioned in the left-right direction.

Further, when there are walls 13 on both sides and behind the installation surface 14a, for example, the contact surfaces 62d and 62e of the guide member 61 and the first and second guide surfaces 63a and 64a are used in the front-rear direction of the washing machines 3 and 403. And since the positioning in the left-right direction can be performed accurately, a desired gap can be surely provided between the washing machines 3, 403 and the wall.

In one embodiment of the washing machine installation method,
The distance between the front portion of the first guide surface 63a and the front portion of the second guide surface 64a gradually increases as it approaches the front end side.

According to the above embodiment, the sliding portion 53 is smoothly inserted between the front portion of the first guide surface 63a and the front portion of the second guide surface 64a by the first and second guide surfaces 63a and 64a. be able to.

In one embodiment of the washing machine installation method,
The washing machine 3 is provided on the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31 and has legs 32 and 33 having elastic members 42 and 46 at the lower ends.
The sliding portion 53 is attached to the lower end portions of the legs 32 and 33 and is located between the legs 32 and 33 and the floor surface 14.

According to the above embodiment, the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31 is provided with legs 32, 33 having elastic members 42, 46 at the lower ends, so that the elastic members 42, 46 are the washing machine main body 31. It is located between the installation surface 14a. Therefore, since the vibration transmitted from the washing machine main body 31 to the installation surface 14a can be reduced, it is not necessary to reinforce the floor having the installation surface 14a.

Further, when the washing machine 3 is moved to the installation surface 14a, the sliding portion 53 is located between the legs 32 and 33 and the floor surface 14, so that the elastic members 42 and 46 at the lower ends of the legs 32 and 33 are provided. It is possible to prevent the washing machine 3 from becoming a resistance to movement.

In one embodiment of the washing machine installation method,
The legs 32 and 33 are
The front legs 32 provided on the front portion of the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31 and
The hind legs 33 provided at the rear of the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31 are included.
The front leg 32 and the rear leg 33 have the elastic members 42 and 46 at the lower ends, respectively.
The sliding portion 53 is attached to the lower end portion of the rear leg 33.

According to the above embodiment, since the sliding portion 53 is attached to the lower end portion of the rear leg 33, the friction generated between the rear leg 33 and the installation surface 14a can be reliably reduced.

In one embodiment of the washing machine installation method,
The sliding portion 53 attached to the lower end of the rear leg 33 is in contact with the floor surface 14, and a gap is formed between the lower end of the front leg 32 and the floor surface 14. The washing machine 3 is moved to the installation surface 14a.

According to the above embodiment, the sliding portion 53 attached to the lower end portion of the rear leg 33 is in contact with the floor surface 14, and a gap is formed between the lower end portion of the front leg 32 and the floor surface 14. Since the washing machine 3 is moved to the installation surface 14a in this state, the washing machine 3 can be smoothly moved even if the sliding portion 53 is not attached to the lower end portion of the front leg 32.

In one embodiment of the washing machine installation method,
The washing machine 403 is
The front legs 32, which are provided on the front part of the lower surface of the washing machine main body 31 and whose height can be adjusted,
A mobility aid leg 444 provided on the front portion of the lower surface of the washing machine main body 31 and adjacent to the front leg 32,
It has a rear leg 33 provided at the rear of the lower surface of the washing machine main body 31, and has a rear leg 33.
The sliding portion is provided on the lower side of each of the movement assist leg 444 and the rear leg 33.
In the step performed before moving the washing machine 403, the sliding portion 446 provided on the lower side of each of the movement assist leg 444 and the rear leg 33 comes into contact with the floor surface 14. Further, the step of adjusting the height of the front leg 32 is provided so that a gap is formed between the lower end portion of the front leg 32 and the floor surface 14.

According to the above embodiment, since the washing machine 403 is moved after adjusting the height of the front leg 32, the sliding member 446 provided on the lower side of the movement aid leg 444 and the sliding member 446 provided on the lower side of the rear leg 33 are provided. The washing machine 403 can be moved to the installation surface 14a while sliding the sliding member 53 with respect to the floor surface 14.

Further, since the washing machine 403 is moved after adjusting the height of the front leg 32, it is possible to prevent the front leg 32 from becoming a resistance to the movement of the washing machine 403.

The method of installing the washing machine in one embodiment is as follows.
The front leg 32 has an elastic member 42 at the lower end and has an elastic member 42 at the lower end.
After moving the washing machine 403 to the installation surface 14a, a gap is formed between the sliding portion 446 provided on the lower side of the movement aid leg 444 and the installation surface 14a, and the above. The step of adjusting the height of the front leg 32 is provided so that the elastic member 42 at the lower end of the front leg 32 comes into contact with the installation surface 14a.

According to the above embodiment, the height adjustment of the front leg 32 creates a gap between the sliding portion 446 provided on the lower side of the mobility aid leg 444 and the installation surface 14a. Therefore, for example, the washing machine main body 31 may be used. Even if it vibrates during washing, it is possible to prevent the vibration from being transmitted to the floor surface 14 via the sliding portion 446.

Further, since the elastic member 42 at the lower end of the front leg 32 comes into contact with the installation surface 14a by adjusting the height of the front leg 32, for example, even if the washing machine main body 31 vibrates during washing, the front leg 32 with respect to the installation surface 14a. Can be prevented from moving.

In one embodiment of the washing machine installation method,
After moving the washing machines 3 and 403 to the installation surface 14a, at least the washing machines 3 and the washing machines 3 and 403 move in the front direction and the washing machines 3 and 403 move in the left-right direction. The movement restricting members 271,272, 273, 274, 371 that regulate the forward movement of the 403 are attached to the installation surface 14a.

According to the above embodiment, after moving the washing machines 3,403 to the installation surface 14a, at least the washing machines 3,403 are attached to the installation surface 14a by attaching the movement restricting members 271,272,273,274,371. Since the movement of the washing machine in the forward direction is restricted by the movement restricting members 271,272,273,274,371, it is possible to prevent the washing machines 3,403 from jumping forward due to their own vibration, for example.

In one embodiment of the washing machine installation method,
The movement restricting member 371 is formed so that the shape when viewed from above is U-shaped.

According to the above embodiment, the movement of the washing machines 3 and 403 in the front direction and the movement of the washing machines 3 and 403 in the left-right direction can be restricted only by the movement restricting member 371.

The method of installing the washing machine according to one aspect of the present invention is as follows.
A plate-shaped member 581, 681, 691 having first and second recesses 582 and 582 provided on the upper surface and having a sliding portion 583 slidable on the floor surface 14 on the lower side is prepared, and the washing machine put in by the user is prepared. A washing machine main body 31 for washing things, a front leg 32 provided on the front portion of the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31, and a rear leg 33 provided on the rear portion of the lower surface 31a of the washing machine main body 31. The process of preparing the machine 3 and
The front leg 32 of the washing machine 3 is inserted into the first recess 582 of the plate-shaped member 581,681,691, while the second recess 582 of the plate-shaped member 581,681,691 is filled with the washing machine 3. After the washing machine 3 is mounted on the plate-shaped member 581, 681, 691 with the rear legs 33 inserted, one of the floor surfaces 14 while sliding the sliding portion 583 with respect to the floor surface 14. It is characterized by comprising a step of moving the plate-shaped member 581,681,691 together with the washing machine 3 to the installation surface 14a which is a portion.

According to the above configuration, the front leg 32 of the washing machine 3 is inserted in the first recess 582 of the plate-shaped member 581,681,691, while the washing machine 3 is inserted in the second recess 582 of the plate-shaped member 581,681,691. Since the plate-shaped member 581,681,691 is moved together with the washing machine 3 after the rear leg 33 is inserted, it is possible to prevent the washing machine 3 from moving with respect to the plate-shaped member 581,681,691. ..

Further, while sliding the sliding portion 583 with respect to the floor surface 14, the plate-shaped member 581, 681, 691 is moved to the installation surface 14a, which is a part of the floor surface 14, together with the washing machine 3. The installer of the machine 3 can install the washing machine 3 on the installation surface 14a without having to lift and float the entire washing machine 3. Therefore, the load on the installer of the washing machine 3 is relatively small.

On the other hand, when the entire washing machine 3 is moved above the installation surface 14a while floating from the floor surface 14, the load on the installation worker of the washing machine 3 becomes relatively large.

In one embodiment of the washing machine installation method,
Around the installation surface 14a, there are partition portions 13, 27, 28 facing both side surfaces 31c, 31d and the rear surface 31b of the washing machine main body 31 while partitioning the space on the installation surface 14a from other spaces. It is provided,
When the plate-shaped member 581 on which the washing machine 3 is mounted is installed on the installation surface 14a, a predetermined gap is provided between the side surfaces 31c, 31d and the rear surface of the washing machine main body 31 and the partition portions 13, 27, 28. The positions of the first and second recesses 582 and 582 are set so that

According to the above embodiment, when the plate-shaped member 581 on which the washing machine 3 is mounted is installed on the installation surface 14a, it is predetermined between the side surfaces 31c, 31d and the rear surface of the washing machine main body 31 and the partition portions 13, 27, 28. Gap can be created. Therefore, even if the washing machine 3 vibrates during washing, it is possible to prevent the washing machine main body 31 from colliding with the partition portions 13, 27, 28 around the installation surface 14a.

In one embodiment of the washing machine installation method,
The plate-shaped members 681 and 691 are
A first plate-shaped member 681 having the first recess 582 on the upper surface, and
It has a second plate-shaped member 691 provided separately from the first plate-shaped member 681 and having the second recess 582 on the upper surface thereof.
The sliding portion 583 is attached to each of the lower surface 681b of the first plate-shaped member 681 and the lower surface 691b of the second plate-shaped member 691.

According to the above embodiment, since the second plate-shaped member 691 is provided separately from the first plate-shaped member 681, the front leg 32 of the washing machine 3 is inserted into the first recess 582 and the second recess is inserted. The hind legs 33 of the washing machine 3 can be inserted into the washing machine 3 individually.

Further, since the sliding portion 583 is attached to each of the lower surface 681b of the first plate-shaped member 681 and the lower surface 691b of the second plate-shaped member 691, the first and second plate-shaped members 681 and 691 are lifted. It can be moved smoothly without any problems.

In one embodiment of the washing machine installation method,
The washing machines 3,403 are
A water supply hose 11 for supplying water to the washing machine main body 31 and
It has a drain hose 12 that guides the drainage from the washing machine main body 31 to the drain port 15.
The lengths of the water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12 are set to a length that allows the washing machine main body 31 to be pulled out of the installation surface 14a.

According to the above embodiment, by setting the lengths of the water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12, the washing machine main body 31 is installed outside the installation surface 14a without disconnecting the water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12 during maintenance. Can be pulled out to. Therefore, maintenance of the washing machines 3 and 403 can be easily performed.

In one embodiment of the washing machine installation method,
A cabinet 5 having a hose accommodating portion S1 is installed on the side of the installation surface 14a.
A part of the water supply hose 11 and the drainage hose 12 is accommodated in the hose accommodating portion S1.

According to the above embodiment, by accommodating a part of the water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12, the entire water supply hose 11 and the drain hose 12 are placed in the space adjacent to both side surfaces 31c, 31d and the rear surface 31b of the washing machine main body 31. You don't have to place it. Therefore, the space adjacent to both side surfaces 31c and 31d and the rear surface 31b of the washing machine main body 31 can be narrowed.

The housing structure of the washing machine according to one aspect of the present invention is
Washing machines 3,403 and
In addition to accommodating the washing machines 3,403, the washing machine accommodating portion S2 facing a part of the floor surface 14 which is the installation surface 14a of the washing machines 3,403 is provided.
The washing machines 3,403 are
The washing machine body 31 for washing the laundry put in by the user,
It is characterized in that it is provided on the lower side of the washing machine main body 31 and is provided with sliding portions 53, 446, 583 that can slide the floor surface 14.

According to the above configuration, since the sliding portions 53, 446, 583 can slide on the floor surface 14, the floor surface 14 is slid while sliding the sliding portions 53, 446, 583 with respect to the floor surface 14. The washing machines 3 and 403 can be moved to the installation surface 14a which is a part of the above. Therefore, the installation worker can install the washing machines 3, 403 on the installation surface 14a without having to lift and float the entire washing machines 3, 403. As a result, the load on the installer of the washing machines 3 and 403 is relatively small.

On the other hand, when the entire washing machines 3, 403 are moved above the installation surface 14a while floating from the floor surface 14, the load on the installer of the washing machines 3, 403 becomes relatively large. ..

3,403 Drum type washing machine 5 Cabinet 6 Mirror 11 Water supply hose 12 Drain hose 14 Floor surface 14a Installation surface 15 Washing machine drain port 31 Washing machine body 31a Bottom surface 32 Front leg 33 Rear leg 42,46 Rubber part 53,446,583 Sliding member 61 Guide member 62d, 62e 1st, 2nd contact surface 63a, 64a 1st, 2nd guide surface 271,273 1st movement restricting member 272,274 2nd movement restricting member 371 Movement restricting member 581 Plate-shaped Member 582 Recess 681 1st plate-shaped member 691 2nd plate-shaped member S1 Space S2 Storage space for washing machine

Claims (9)

A process of preparing a washing machine having a washing machine body for washing the laundry put in by the user and a pair of left and right sliding parts provided on the rear portion of the lower surface of the washing machine body and slidable on the floor surface.
A process of moving the washing machine to an installation surface that is a part of the floor surface while sliding the sliding portion with respect to the floor surface.
A step of attaching a guide member to a region on the back side of the installation surface that should be located below the rear surface of the washing machine body, which is a step performed before moving the washing machine.
Equipped with
The guide member includes a contact surface which a rear portion of the pair of sliding portions abuts, a first guide surface for guiding one sliding portion of one of the pair of sliding portions in the abutment surface, the The contact surface has a second guide surface for guiding the other sliding portion of the pair of sliding portions.
The washing is characterized in that the first and second guide surfaces face each other, and the distance between the front portion of the first guide surface and the front portion of the second guide surface gradually increases as it approaches the front end side. How to install the machine. In the method of installing the washing machine according to claim 1,
The washing machine is provided on the lower surface of the washing machine main body and has legs having an elastic member at the lower end portion.
A method for installing a washing machine, wherein the sliding portion is attached to a lower end portion of the leg and is located between the leg and the floor surface. In the method of installing the washing machine according to claim 2,
The above legs
The front legs provided on the front part of the lower surface of the washing machine body and
Including the hind legs provided at the rear of the lower surface of the washing machine body.
The front leg and the rear leg each have the elastic member at the lower end portion.
A method for installing a washing machine, wherein the sliding portion is attached to the lower end portion of the rear leg. In the method of installing the washing machine according to claim 3,
The above-mentioned installation surface is in a state where the sliding portion attached to the lower end portion of the rear leg is in contact with the floor surface and a gap is formed between the lower end portion of the front leg and the floor surface. A method of installing a washing machine, which is characterized by moving the washing machine. In the method of installing the washing machine according to claim 1,
The above washing machine
The front legs, which are provided on the front part of the lower surface of the washing machine body and whose height can be adjusted,
A mobility aid leg provided on the front part of the lower surface of the washing machine body and adjacent to the front leg,
It has a hind leg provided at the rear of the lower surface of the washing machine body, and has.
The sliding portion is provided on the lower side of each of the movement assist leg and the rear leg.
In the step performed before moving the washing machine, the sliding portions provided on the lower sides of the movement assist legs and the rear legs are in contact with the floor surface, and the steps are described. A method for installing a washing machine, comprising a step of adjusting the height of the front legs so that a gap is formed between the lower end of the front legs and the floor surface. In the method of installing the washing machine according to claim 5,
The front leg has an elastic member at the lower end and has an elastic member at the lower end.
After moving the washing machine to the installation surface, a gap is formed between the sliding portion provided on the lower side of the movement aid leg and the installation surface, and the lower end portion of the front leg is formed. A method for installing a washing machine, which comprises a step of adjusting the height of the front legs so that the elastic member comes into contact with the installation surface. In the method for installing a washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
After moving the washing machine to the installation surface, a movement restricting member that regulates at least the forward movement of the washing machine among the forward movement of the washing machine and the left-right movement of the washing machine is provided. A method of installing a washing machine, which is characterized by being attached to the above installation surface. In the method for installing a washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
The above washing machine
A water supply hose for supplying water to the washing machine body and
It has a drain hose that guides the drainage from the washing machine body to the drain port.
A method for installing a washing machine, wherein the lengths of the water supply hose and the drain hose are set to a length that allows the washing machine main body to be pulled out of the installation surface. With a washing machine
In addition to accommodating the washing machine, a washing machine accommodating portion facing a part of the floor surface on which the washing machine is installed,
A guide member attached to the area on the back side of the installation surface, which should be located below the rear surface of the washing machine body, and
Equipped with
The above washing machine
The washing machine body that washes the laundry put in by the user,
A pair of left and right sliding parts are provided on the rear part of the lower surface of the washing machine body, and a sliding part that can slide on the floor surface is provided.
The guide member includes a contact surface which a rear portion of the pair of sliding portions abuts, a first guide surface for guiding one sliding portion of one of the pair of sliding portions in the abutment surface, the The contact surface has a second guide surface for guiding the other sliding portion of the pair of sliding portions.
The washing is characterized in that the first and second guide surfaces face each other, and the distance between the front portion of the first guide surface and the front portion of the second guide surface gradually increases as it approaches the front end side. The accommodation structure of the machine.

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