JP7765385B2 - washing machine - Google Patents

Description

One aspect of the present invention relates to a washing machine having a detergent dispenser. This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-84516, filed on May 13, 2020, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Patent Document 1 discloses a drum-type washing machine with improved operability and design of the detergent dispenser case. The drum-type washing machine in Patent Document 1 is provided with a detergent dispenser case that can be freely pulled out forward from the front frame of the washing machine body, and a handle that allows the user to pull out the detergent dispenser case is provided on the top surface of the washing machine with an opening at the top.

In the washing machine of Patent Document 1, the detergent dispenser case and the control panel are arranged side by side in a left-right direction when viewed from the front, at the top of the front of the washing machine body. In other words, when the detergent dispenser case is closed, the front faces of the detergent dispenser case and the control panel are on the same plane. Furthermore, by providing the handle of the detergent dispenser case on the top surface rather than the front side of the washing machine, it is said that the dividing line on the front of the washing machine can be reduced, improving the design.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-363

When it comes to washing machine control panels, using a touch panel allows the front of the panel to be made of glass, further enhancing the design. Meanwhile, detergent dispenser cases are often made of resin, which is easy to process and resistant to chemicals. For this reason, it is possible to improve the design by attaching a glass plate to the front of the detergent dispenser case with adhesive, but if the glass plate is made larger to improve the design, the edges and part of the back of the glass plate are likely to be exposed. This could result in users placing their fingers on these exposed parts, or water or detergent entering through the exposed parts between the detergent dispenser case body (made of resin) and the glass plate, reducing the adhesion of the glass plate and causing it to peel off or fall.

One aspect of the present invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a washing machine that improves the design of the detergent dispenser case on the front of the washing machine body and also has excellent safety.

In order to solve the above problem, one aspect of the present invention is a washing machine having a detergent dispenser case that can be pulled out forward from the washing machine body, the detergent dispenser case having a resin case body and a case glass plate attached to the front of the case body using double-sided tape or adhesive, the case body having a case frame-shaped rib formed on the glass attachment surface to which the case glass plate is attached, the case glass plate being fitted inside the case frame-shaped rib, and the periphery of the case glass plate being surrounded by the case frame-shaped rib.

With the above configuration, the glass case plate is attached to the front surface of the case body using double-sided tape or adhesive, and is surrounded by the case frame ribs. This makes it difficult for the back surface of the glass case plate to be exposed, preventing the glass-attached surface from peeling off when a user hooks their finger on the back surface of the glass case plate and pulls it. The case frame ribs also prevent water and detergent from entering from the peripheral edge (particularly the upper edge) of the glass case plate. As a result, the adhesive strength of the double-sided tape or adhesive can be prevented from decreasing, preventing the glass case plate from peeling off or falling.

In addition, in the above-mentioned washing machine, the front surface of the case body is an inclined surface with the upper side lowered toward the rear compared to the lower side, and at least the lower edge of the case glass plate is cut so that the surface facing the case frame-shaped rib is a horizontal surface or an inclined surface rising toward the rear.

According to the above configuration, the end surface of the lower edge of the glass plate for the case has a horizontal plane or an inclined surface that rises toward the rear, thereby maximizing the main glass surface facing the user and improving the design of the washing machine.

In addition, the washing machine can be configured so that the front surface of the case body is provided with grooves at least above and to the sides of the area where the double-sided tape is attached or the area where the adhesive is applied, for draining water or detergent that has entered the glass attachment surface to the outside.

With the above configuration, even if water or detergent penetrates the glass attachment surface, the infiltrating water or detergent can be prevented from reaching the area where the double-sided tape is attached or the area where the adhesive is applied by flowing it along the grooves and draining it to the outside. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent a decrease in the adhesive strength of the double-sided tape or adhesive due to the intrusion of water or detergent.

Furthermore, in the above-mentioned washing machine, the groove portion can be configured to be open to the inside of the detergent dispenser case.

With the above configuration, water and detergent discharged along the groove can be discharged toward the inside of the detergent dispenser case, preventing them from leaking out toward the front of the washing machine.

In addition, the above-mentioned washing machine can be configured so that an operation panel consisting of a touch panel is provided next to the detergent dispenser case, a panel glass plate is attached to the front of the operation panel, and a panel frame-shaped rib is provided on at least the edge of the panel glass plate adjacent to the case glass plate.

With the above configuration, the edges and backside of the panel glass plate are protected by the panel frame ribs, preventing the user's fingers from getting caught in the gap when the detergent dispenser case is pulled forward and pulling the panel glass plate forward. This prevents the panel glass plate from shifting or being damaged.

In addition, in the above-mentioned washing machine, a slope or recess is provided on the rear side of the case frame rib, and a slope or protrusion is provided on the panel frame rib that faces the slope or recess of the case frame rib, and the case frame rib and the panel frame rib can be configured so that, by arranging the slopes or the recess and the protrusion facing each other, the case frame rib and the panel frame rib are arranged so that portions of the case frame rib and the panel frame rib overlap each other when viewed from the front side of the washing machine.

With the above configuration, the case frame ribs and panel frame ribs are arranged so that they partially overlap each other when viewed from the front of the washing machine, thereby narrowing the gap between the case glass plate and the panel glass plate. This improves the sense of unity between the case glass plate and the panel glass plate, and improves the design of the washing machine.

One aspect of the washing machine of the present invention is a detergent dispenser case that has an improved design due to a glass plate attached to the front of the case body, and by surrounding the glass plate with a frame-shaped rib, it is possible to prevent the glass plate from peeling off, breaking, or falling.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the appearance of a washing machine with a detergent dispenser case stored in the washing machine body. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the appearance of a washing machine with a detergent dispenser case slightly pulled out from the washing machine body. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the detergent dispenser case. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the front cover portion of the detergent dispenser case. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modified example of the detergent dispenser case, and is a vertical cross-sectional view of the front cover portion. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another modified example of the detergent dispenser case, and is a vertical cross-sectional view of the front cover portion. FIG. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing a modified example of the detergent dispenser case. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the detergent dispenser case of FIG. 6 as seen from the back side. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a washing machine viewed from the front. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 8, showing an example of the configuration of the frame-shaped rib in the detergent dispenser case and the frame-shaped rib in the operation panel. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 8, showing an example of the configuration of the frame-shaped rib in the detergent dispenser case and the frame-shaped rib in the operation panel. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 8, showing an example of the configuration of the frame-shaped rib in the detergent dispenser case and the frame-shaped rib in the operation panel.

First Embodiment
An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views showing the appearance of a washing machine 10 according to this embodiment, with Figure 1 showing a state in which a detergent dispenser case 20 is stored in a washing machine main body 11 and Figure 2 showing a state in which the detergent dispenser case 20 is slightly pulled out from the washing machine main body 11. Note that the washing machine 10 in this embodiment is a drum-type washing machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be widely applied to electrical appliances such as washing machines and dryers that have a case that can be pulled out forward.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the washing machine 10 has a laundry inlet (not shown) on the front of the washing machine main body 11, and a front door 12 is provided to cover this inlet. In other words, the front door 12 is provided to open and close the front of the washing machine main body 11. In addition, an operation panel 13 and a detergent dispenser case 20 are provided on the upper front surface of the washing machine main body 11 (above the front door 12). The operation panel 13 and the detergent dispenser case 20 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction when viewed from the front of the washing machine 10. In the example of Figures 1 and 2, the operation panel 13 is arranged on the right side when viewed from the front, and the detergent dispenser case 20 is arranged on the left side.

The operation panel 13 is an operating unit that allows the user to input operations into the washing machine 10, and is a touch panel. For this reason, the front of the operation panel 13 is a glass surface.

The detergent dispenser case 20 is a front-pullout type (can be pulled out forward relative to the washing machine main body 11), and detergent and fabric softener can be refilled while pulled out from the washing machine main body 11. The detergent dispenser case 20 is a push-open type, and when it is in the stored state shown in Figure 1, a locking mechanism keeps it in that state. When a user wants to pull out the detergent dispenser case 20, they press the front of the detergent dispenser case 20 and push it backward. This pushing operation releases the lock provided by the locking mechanism, and when the user releases their hand from the detergent dispenser case 20, the detergent dispenser case 20 automatically moves forward. As a result, the detergent dispenser case 20 is slightly pulled out from the washing machine main body 11, as shown in Figure 2.

When the detergent dispenser case 20 is in the state shown in Figure 2, the user can easily pull the detergent dispenser case 20 forward by, for example, placing their finger on the upper edge of the front cover portion 23 of the detergent dispenser case 20. To return the pulled-out detergent dispenser case 20 to its stored state, the user simply pushes the detergent dispenser case 20 backward and then releases their hand, and the detergent dispenser case 20 returns to its stored state and is locked.

In addition, the front surfaces of the operation panel 13 and detergent dispenser case 20 may be inclined so that the upper side is lowered further back than the lower side, as shown in Figure 1. In this way, the inclined front surface (display operation surface) of the operation panel 13 makes it easier for the user to view and operate the operation panel 13.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the detergent dispenser case 20. As shown in Figure 3, the detergent dispenser case 20 is composed of a resin case body 21 and a glass plate (case glass plate) 22 attached to the case body 21. The case body 21 is composed of a front cover portion 23 and a storage portion 24 extending rearward from the front cover portion 23. The storage portion 24 is divided into three storage chambers: a liquid detergent storage chamber 241 for storing liquid detergent, a fabric softener storage chamber 242 for storing liquid fabric softener, and a powder detergent storage chamber 243 for storing powder detergent. Note that the arrangement of the storage chambers is an example and other arrangements may also be used.

The glass plate 22 is attached to the front of the detergent dispenser case 20, i.e., the front side of the front cover portion 23, using double-sided tape 30 or the like. By attaching the glass plate 22 to the front of the detergent dispenser case 20 in this way, the front surfaces of both the operation panel 13 and the detergent dispenser case 20 can be made of glass, further improving the design of the front of the washing machine 10. Note that the glass plate 22 may be attached to the front cover portion 23 by applying an adhesive instead of using double-sided tape 30.

If water or detergent gets between the case body 21 and the glass plate 22, the adhesiveness of the double-sided tape 30 on the attachment surface of the glass plate 22 (glass attachment surface) will decrease, and there is a risk that the glass plate 22 will peel off or fall. For this reason, the detergent dispenser case 20 of this embodiment has a structure to prevent water or detergent from getting into the glass attachment surface.

Figure 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view near the front of the detergent dispenser case 20. As described above, the glass plate 22 is attached to the front side of the front cover portion 23 of the case body 21. A frame-shaped rib (case frame-shaped rib) 231 is provided along the outer periphery of the front of the front cover portion 23, and the glass plate 22 is attached to the front cover portion 23 while being fitted inside the frame-shaped rib 231. In other words, the periphery of the glass plate 22 is surrounded by the frame-shaped rib 231.

This makes it difficult for the back surface of the glass plate 22 to be exposed, preventing the glass-attached surface from peeling off when a user places their fingers on the back surface of the glass plate 22 and pulls it. Furthermore, the frame-shaped rib 231 prevents water and detergent from entering from the peripheral edge (particularly the upper edge) of the glass plate 22, preventing the glass plate 22 from peeling off or falling off due to a decrease in the adhesiveness of the double-sided tape 30.

In the configuration shown in Figure 4, the thickness of the frame-shaped rib 231 (thickness in the normal direction from the glass attachment surface) is made smaller than the thickness of the glass plate 22. As a result, when the washing machine 10 is viewed from the front, the frame-shaped rib 231 is recessed further back than the surface of the glass plate 22, making it less visible to the user. As a result, to the user, the upper front surface of the washing machine main body 11 appears to be formed only by the glass surfaces of the operation panel 13 and detergent dispenser case 20, improving the design of the washing machine 10.

The edge faces of the glass plate 22 are usually cut perpendicular to the main surface of the glass. The cross section shown in Figure 4 shows the edge faces at the upper and lower edges of the glass plate 22, and both of these edge faces are formed on planes perpendicular to the main surface of the glass.

In contrast, if the front surface of the detergent dispenser case 20 is an inclined surface such that the upper side is lower than the lower side, the end surface at the lower edge of the glass plate 22 may be cut to be a horizontal plane, as shown in Figure 5A. More specifically, the end surface at the lower edge of the glass plate 22 may not be perpendicular to the main glass surface, but may be cut so that at least the surface facing the frame-shaped rib 231 of the front cover portion 23 is a horizontal plane 221. Furthermore, to prevent cracks or chips at the end surface, both sides of the glass plate 22 may be chamfered to form a C-face 222.

In this way, by making the edge surface of the lower edge of the glass plate 22 horizontal, it is possible to maximize the main glass surface facing the user, improving the design of the washing machine 10. Furthermore, cutting the edge surface of the glass plate 22 horizontally does not impair the safety or component interference of the detergent dispenser case 20. While FIG. 5A shows only the edge surface of the lower edge of the glass plate 22 cut horizontally, the present invention is not limited to this. The edge surface of the upper edge of the glass plate 22 may also be cut horizontally. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 5B, the edge surface of the lower edge of the glass plate 22 may be cut into a slope 223 that rises toward the rear. In this case, the same effect as when the edge surface of the glass plate 22 is cut horizontally can be achieved. Furthermore, the edge surface of the upper edge of the glass plate 22 may be cut into a slope that falls toward the rear. The slope 223 in FIG. 5B is a surface created by making the C-face processing on the back side of the glass plate 22 larger than that on the front side.

Second Embodiment
As shown in FIG. 3 , in the detergent dispenser case 20, the glass plate 22 is attached to the front cover portion 23 using double-sided tape 30 or the like. As described above, if water or detergent penetrates the glass-attached surface, the adhesiveness of the double-sided tape 30 decreases, and there is a risk of the glass plate 22 peeling off or falling. As described in the first embodiment, the frame-shaped rib 231 surrounding the periphery of the glass plate 22 can largely prevent the water or detergent from penetrating the glass-attached surface. However, the frame-shaped rib 231 alone may not be able to completely prevent the water or detergent from penetrating the glass-attached surface. Therefore, in the second embodiment, a configuration that can more reliably prevent the adhesiveness of the double-sided tape 30 from decreasing due to the penetration of water or detergent will be described.

As also shown in Figure 3, a groove 25 is provided on the front surface of the front cover portion 23. This groove 25 is formed from a first groove 251 and a second groove 252. The first groove 251 is formed at an angle so that it is higher in the center of the front cover portion 23 in the left-right direction and lower at both ends. The first groove 251 is also provided above the attachment area of the double-sided tape 30, and in the example of Figure 3, two first grooves 251 are provided side by side in the vertical direction. The second grooves 252 are formed on both left-right sides of the front cover portion 23 so as to extend in the vertical direction. Both ends of the first groove 251 are each connected to the second groove 252.

If water or detergent penetrates the glass bonding surface between the glass plate 22 and the front cover portion 23 from the upper edge of the glass plate 22, the infiltrating water or detergent reaches the first groove portion 251, flows along the slope within the groove, and is sent to the second groove portion 252. The water or detergent then flows downward along the second groove portion 252 and is discharged through the drain hole 253 provided at the lower end of the front cover portion 23. Furthermore, water or detergent that penetrates from the side of the glass plate 22 edge can be discharged through the second groove portion 252. Furthermore, the drain hole 253 ultimately opens to the interior of the detergent dispenser case 20, and the water or detergent that is discharged downward through the drain hole 253 does not leak out to the front side of the washing machine 10 after being discharged from the drain hole 253.

In this way, grooves 25 are provided around (at least above and to the sides of) the area where the double-sided tape 30 is attached (or the area where the adhesive is applied) on the glass-attached surface of the front cover 23, allowing water and detergent to flow and drain along the grooves 25, thereby preventing water and detergent from reaching the area where the double-sided tape 30 is attached within the glass-attached surface. As a result, a decrease in the adhesive strength of the double-sided tape 30 due to the intrusion of water and detergent can be reliably prevented. Furthermore, since water and detergent do not leak out of the washing machine 10 or onto the surface of the machine, they do not stain the outside or the surface of the machine, reducing the effort required for cleaning. Furthermore, if detergent does not stain the surface of the machine, there is no need for the surface material of the machine to be resistant to detergent components, and the material of the surface material of the machine can be selected with an emphasis on appearance.

Note that the shape of the groove portion 25 is not limited to the example shown in Figure 3, and the drainage hole 253 is not limited to the lower end of the front cover portion 23.

Figures 6 and 7 show modified examples of the groove portion 25. As shown in Figure 6, the groove portion 25 in this modified example is inclined, opposite to that in Figure 3, so that it is lower in the center and higher at both ends. As a result, water that flows into the first groove portion 251 flows along the first groove portion 251 toward the center. Furthermore, drainage holes 253 (253a and 253b) are provided at the lowest position of each first groove portion 251 (i.e., the center in the left-right direction), and water is drained from the drainage holes 253 to the back side of the front cover portion 23.

As shown in FIG. 7, the upper drain hole 253a is located above the storage section 24 on the back surface of the front cover section 23. Therefore, water drained from the drain hole 253a flows into the storage section 24 and does not leak out toward the front side of the washing machine 10. On the other hand, the lower drain hole 253b is located below the storage section 24. However, the drain hole 253b is provided with a discharge rib 254 that protrudes toward the inside of the detergent dispenser case 20. The discharge rib 254 is provided to prevent water drained from the drain hole 253b from flowing along the back surface of the front cover section 23 and leaking out toward the front side of the washing machine 10.

Third Embodiment
As described above, the glass plate 22 of the detergent dispenser case 20 has a frame-shaped rib 231 attached along its outer periphery. The operation panel 13 is disposed next to the detergent dispenser case 20. In this example, the operation panel 13 is a touch panel, and a glass plate (panel glass plate) 131 (see FIGS. 9 to 11 ) is attached to the front of the operation panel 13. The glass plate 131 of the operation panel 13 also has a frame-shaped rib (panel frame rib) 132 (see FIGS. 9 to 11 ) attached along its outer periphery, and the glass plate 131 is surrounded by the frame-shaped rib 132.

Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the washing machine 10 viewed from the front side. Figures 9 to 11 are cross-sectional views taken along line A-A in Figure 8, showing different configuration examples of the frame-shaped rib 231 in the detergent dispenser case 20 and the frame-shaped rib 132 in the operation panel 13.

In the examples of Figures 9 to 11, the edge and back surfaces of the glass plate 131 in the operation panel 13 are also protected by the frame-shaped ribs 132, preventing the user's fingers from getting caught in the gap when the detergent dispenser case 20 is pulled forward and pulling the glass plate 131 forward. Furthermore, because the edge surfaces of the glass plate 131 are protected by the frame-shaped ribs 132, even if the side surface of the detergent dispenser case 20 hits the side surface of the operation panel 13 when the detergent dispenser case 20 is moved back and forth, the edge surfaces of the glass plate 131 can be protected. Therefore, the glass plate 131 in the operation panel 13 can be prevented from shifting or being damaged.

In the examples of Figures 10 and 11, in addition to the above effects, a configuration is described in which the design of the washing machine 10 can be improved by innovating the shape of the frame-shaped rib 231 in the detergent dispenser case 20 and the frame-shaped rib 132 in the operation panel 13.

In Figure 9, when viewed from the front side of the washing machine 10, the frame-shaped rib 231 and the frame-shaped rib 132 do not overlap each other. As a result, there is a width of two ribs between the glass plate 22 of the detergent dispenser case 20 and the glass plate 131 of the operation panel 13. As a result, the gap between the glass plate 22 and the glass plate 131 becomes larger, which detracts from the design of the washing machine 10.

In addition, in the example of Figure 9, the gap between the detergent dispenser case 20 and the operation panel 13 (the gap between the frame-shaped rib 231 and the frame-shaped rib 132) is formed linearly in the front-to-rear direction. Therefore, when opening or closing the detergent dispenser case 20, the liquid (liquid detergent or liquid fabric softener) may splash inside the detergent dispenser case 20 and leak out through the gap between the detergent dispenser case 20 and the operation panel 13 to the front side of the washing machine 10.

Figure 10 shows an example configuration in which the shapes of the frame rib 231 and the frame rib 132 have been modified. In this example, the frame rib 231 of the detergent dispenser case 20 has a slope 231a on the rear side of the edge adjacent to the frame rib 132. Furthermore, the frame rib 132 of the operation panel 13 has a slope 132a on the front side of the edge adjacent to the frame rib 231. The slope 231a formed on the frame rib 231 and the slope 132a formed on the frame rib 132 are parallel to each other.

In this example, by arranging the inclined surfaces 231a and 132a opposite each other, the frame-shaped rib 231 and the frame-shaped rib 132 can be arranged so that they partially overlap each other when viewed from the front of the washing machine 10. As a result, the gap between the glass plate 22 in the detergent dispenser case 20 and the glass plate 131 in the operation panel 13 can be narrowed compared to the example in Figure 9, improving the sense of unity between the glass plate 22 and the glass plate 131 and improving the design of the washing machine 10.

In addition, in the example of Figure 10, the gap between the detergent dispenser case 20 and the operation panel 13 (the gap between the frame-shaped rib 231 and the frame-shaped rib 132) is not formed linearly in the front-to-rear direction, but has a partially curved shape. Therefore, even if the liquid agent splashes inside the detergent dispenser case 20 when opening or closing the detergent dispenser case 20, it can be prevented from leaking out to the front side of the washing machine 10 through the gap between the detergent dispenser case 20 and the operation panel 13.

Figure 11 shows another example configuration in which the shapes of the frame rib 231 and the frame rib 132 are modified. In this example, the frame rib 231 of the detergent dispenser case 20 has a recess 231b on the rear side of the edge adjacent to the frame rib 132. Furthermore, the frame rib 132 of the operation panel 13 has a protrusion 132b on the rear side of the edge adjacent to the frame rib 231.

In this example, by arranging the recessed portion 231b and the protruding portion 132b opposite each other, the frame-shaped rib 231 and the frame-shaped rib 132 can be arranged so that a portion of each overlaps each other when viewed from the front side of the washing machine 10. As a result, similar to the example shown in Figure 10, the gap between the glass plate 22 and the glass plate 131 can be narrowed to improve the design of the washing machine 10, and liquid detergent can be prevented from leaking out to the front side of the washing machine 10 through the gap between the detergent dispenser case 20 and the operation panel 13.

In the examples of Figures 9 to 11, a configuration is illustrated in which the frame-shaped rib 132 surrounds the periphery of the glass plate 131, but in order to achieve the above effect, the frame-shaped rib 132 only needs to be provided on at least the edge of the detergent dispenser case 20 adjacent to the glass plate 22.

The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and are not intended to be limiting. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be interpreted solely by the above-described embodiments, but should be defined based on the claims. Furthermore, all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the claims are included.

Claims (4)

A washing machine having a detergent dispenser case that can be pulled out forward relative to the washing machine body,
The detergent dispenser case has a resin case body and a case glass plate attached to the front surface of the case body using double-sided tape or adhesive,
the case body has a case frame-shaped rib formed on a glass joining surface to which the case glass plate is joined,
the case glass plate is fitted inside the case frame-shaped rib, and the periphery of the case glass plate is surrounded by the case frame-shaped rib ;
The front surface of the case body is an inclined surface in which the upper side is lowered rearward compared to the lower side,
A groove is provided on the front surface of the case body to allow water or detergent that has entered the glass bonding surface to be discharged to the outside.
The groove portion is
a first groove portion located above the area where the double-sided tape is applied or the area where the adhesive is applied, the first groove portion inclining downward from a center portion toward each end portion in the left-right direction;
two second groove portions located on both left and right sides of the attachment area or the application area, connected to respective left and right ends of the first groove portion, and extending in the up and down direction;
The washing machine may further comprise a drain hole at a lower end of the second groove portion, the drain hole being open to an inner side of the detergent dispenser case . The washing machine according to claim 1 ,
The washing machine is characterized in that at least the lower edge of the glass plate for the case is cut so that the surface facing the frame-shaped rib for the case is horizontal or inclined upward toward the rear. The washing machine according to claim 1 or 2 ,
An operation panel consisting of a touch panel is provided next to the detergent dispenser case,
A washing machine characterized in that a panel glass plate is attached to the front surface of the operation panel, and a panel frame-shaped rib is provided on at least the edge of the panel glass plate adjacent to the case glass plate. The washing machine according to claim 3 ,
a slope or a recess is provided on the rear surface side of the case frame rib, and a slope or a protrusion is provided on the panel frame rib facing the slope or the recess of the case frame rib,
The washing machine is characterized in that the case frame ribs and the panel frame ribs are arranged so that, when viewed from the front side of the washing machine, portions of the case frame ribs and the panel frame ribs overlap each other by arranging the inclined surfaces or the concave portions and the convex portions facing each other.