Washing machine

Abstract

A washing machine which has an improved structure to easily assemble guide members guiding a connected position of an upper cover to the frames with the upper surfaces of frames. The washing machine includes frames forming the external appearance of the washing machine, an upper cover connected to the upper portions of the frames to form an inlet, and at least one guide member connected to the upper portions of the frames to guide the upper cover. The at least one guide member includes a guide protrusion connected to the upper cover, a fixing hook to connect the at least one guide member to the upper portions of the frames, and at least one fixing protrusion provided around the fixing hook to prevent movement of the at least one guide member connected to the upper portions of the frames.

1 . A washing machine comprising:
 frames formed the external appearance of the washing machine;   an upper cover connected to the upper portions of the frames to form an inlet; and   at least one guide member connected to the upper portions of the frames to guide the upper cover,   wherein the at least one guide member includes:
 a guide protrusion connected to the upper cover; 
 a fixing hook to connect the at least one guide member to the upper portions of the frames; and 
 at least one fixing protrusion provided around the fixing hook to prevent movement of the at least one guide member connected to the upper portions of the frames. 
   
     
     
         2 . The washing machine according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 each of the frames includes an edge part bent from the end thereof; and   the edge part includes a plurality of fixing holes to fix the at least one guide member to the edge part.   
     
     
         3 . The washing machine according to  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of fixing holes includes:
 a first fixing hole to accommodate the fixing hook to fix the fixing hook; and   at least one second fixing hole to accommodate the at least one fixing protrusion to fix the at least one fixing protrusion.   
     
     
         4 . The washing machine according to  claim 3 , wherein the first fixing hole and the fixing hook are connected to each other in a hook connection manner so as to prevent connection of the at least one guide member to the edge part from being released. 
     
     
         5 . The washing machine according to  claim 3 , wherein the at least one second fixing hole and the at least one fixing protrusion are connected to each other in a pin fixation manner so as to prevent the at least one guide member from moving due to impact applied from the outside. 
     
     
         6 . The washing machine according to  claim 1 , wherein the upper cover includes at least one accommodation hole to receive the guide protrusion. 
     
     
         7 . The washing machine according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 a control device accommodation part at which a control device to control the operation of the washing machine is located is connected to the upper cover; and   the control device accommodation part includes a filter installation part on which a noise filter is mounted.   
     
     
         8 . The washing machine according to  claim 7 , wherein the upper cover includes a connection hole connected to the noise filter mounted on the filter installation part. 
     
     
         9 . The washing machine according to  claim 8 , wherein the noise filter includes a connection protrusion connected to the connection hole, and the connection hole and the connection protrusion are screw-connected. 
     
     
         10 . The washing machine according to  claim 9 , wherein the filter installation part includes a through hole to pass the connection protrusion, and the through hole is provided at a position corresponding to the connection hole. 
     
     
         11 . A washing machine comprising:
 frames;   an upper cover connected to the upper portions of the frames and including a connection hole to fix a noise filter; and   a control device accommodation part connected to the rear portion of the upper cover to accommodate a control device which controls the operation of the washing machine,   wherein the control device accommodation part includes:
 a filter installation part on which the noise filter is mounted; and 
 a through hole formed through the lower surface of the filter installation part. 
   
     
     
         12 . The washing machine according to  claim 11 , wherein:
 the noise filter includes a connection protrusion protruded from one side thereof; and   the connection protrusion passes through the through hole and is connected to the connection hole.   
     
     
         13 . The washing machine according to  claim 12 , wherein the connection hole and the connection protrusion are screw-connected. 
     
     
         14 . The washing machine according to  claim 11 , wherein:
 each of the frames includes an edge part bent from the end thereof; and   at least one guide member to guide the upper cover is provided on the upper portions of the frames.   
     
     
         15 . The washing machine according to  claim 14 , wherein the at least one guide member includes:
 a guide protrusion connected to the upper cover;   a fixing hook to connect the at least one guide member to the upper portions of the frames; and   at least one fixing protrusion provided around the fixing hook to prevent movement of the at least one guide member connected to the upper portions of the frames.   
     
     
         16 . The washing machine according to  claim 15 , wherein:
 the edge part includes a plurality of fixing holes to fix the at least one guide member to the edge part; and   the plurality of fixing holes includes a first fixing hole to accommodate the fixing hook to fix the fixing hook, and at least one second fixing hole to accommodate the at least one fixing protrusion to fix the at least one fixing protrusion.   
     
     
         17 . The washing machine according to  claim 16 , wherein:
 the first fixing hole and the fixing hook are connected to each other in a hook connection manner so as to prevent connection of the at least one guide member to the edge part from being released; and   the at least one second fixing hole and the at least one fixing protrusion are connected to each other in a pin fixation manner so as to prevent the at least one guide member from moving due to impact applied from the outside.   
     
     
         18 . A washing machine comprising:
 frames formed the external appearance of the washing machine;   an upper cover connected to the upper portions of the frames;   at least one guide member connected to the upper portions of the frames to guide the upper cover; and   a noise filter connected to the rear portion of the upper cover to remove noise from signals generated from electronic components disposed within the frames,   wherein the upper cover includes:
 at least one accommodation hole to accommodate the at least one guide member when the upper cover is connected to the upper portions of the frames; and 
 a connection hole connected to the noise filter. 
   
     
     
         19 . The washing machine according to  claim 18 , wherein:
 each of the frames includes an edge part bent from the end thereof, and the edge part includes a plurality of fixing holes to fix the at least one guide member to the edge part; and   the plurality of fixing holes includes a first fixing hole to prevent release of the at least one guide member from the edge part and at least one second fixing hole to prevent movement of the at least one guide member.   
     
     
         20 . The washing machine according to  claim 19 , wherein the at least one guide member includes:
 a guide protrusion accommodated in the accommodation hole;   a fixing hook connected to the first fixing hole; and   at least one fixing protrusion connected to the at least one second fixing hole.   
     
     
         21 . The washing machine according to  claim 18 , further comprising a control device accommodation part connected to the rear portion of the upper cover to accommodate a control device to control the operation of the washing machine,
 wherein the control device accommodation part includes a filter installation part on which the noise filter is mounted, and a through hole formed through the lower surface of the filter installation part.   
     
     
         22 . The washing machine according to  claim 21 , wherein:
 the noise filter includes a connection protrusion protruded from one side thereof; and   the connection protrusion passes through the through hole and is connected to the connection hole.   
     
     
         23 . The washing machine according to  claim 22 , wherein the connection hole and the connection protrusion are screw-connected.