Cabinet for a washing machine is disclosed. The present invention provides a cabinet for washing machine including a base panel 10, one pair of side panels 20 provided to opposite edges of the base panel 10, a front panel 30 provided to front edges of the base 10 and side panels 20, a rear panel 40
Cabinet for a washing machine is disclosed. The present invention provides a cabinet for washing machine including a base panel 10, one pair of side panels 20 provided to opposite edges of the base panel 10, a front panel 30 provided to front edges of the base 10 and side panels 20, a rear panel 40 provided to rear edges of the base 10 and side panels 20, and a top panel 50 detachably provided to top edges of the side, front, and rear panels 20, 30, and 40.
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What is claimed is: 1. A cabinet for a washing machine comprising: a base panel; one pair of side panels provided to opposite edges of the base panel; a front panel provided to front edges of the base and side panels; a rear panel provided to rear edges of the base and side panels; a top panel deta
What is claimed is: 1. A cabinet for a washing machine comprising: a base panel; one pair of side panels provided to opposite edges of the base panel; a front panel provided to front edges of the base and side panels; a rear panel provided to rear edges of the base and side panels; a top panel detachably provided to top edges of the rear panel; and a connection member including a first bracket fitted to the rear panel and a second bracket fitted to the top panel; wherein the second bracket comprises a second part extending backward and substantially perpendicular from a first part fitted to a rear portion of the top panel; the first bracket comprises a through hole, where the second part of the second bracket is inserted separably into the through hole, and a second part of the first bracket extending backward and substantially perpendicular from a first part of the first bracket fitted to the rear panel and having a seat for receiving the second bracket inserted therein selectively, and the second part of the second bracket is inserted into the through hole vertically and is arranged under the second part of the first bracket and rotates therein as a rotating angle that is limited by an engagement between the second part of the second bracket and the first part of the first bracket and between the first part of the second bracket and the second part of the first bracket, wherein the second bracket is retained in a fixed position by the first bracket when the top panel is opened. 2. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top panel is connected to the rear panel, continuously. 3. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top panel turns around a rear end thereof. 4. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a locking member fitted to the other panels adjoined to the top panel to join with the top panel, elastically. 5. The cabinet as claimed in claim 4, wherein the locking member is fitted to an upper edge of the front panel. 6. The cabinet as claimed in claim 5, wherein the locking member is inserted in a hole in the upper edge of each of the other panels. 7. The cabinet as claimed in claim 4, wherein the top panel has a flange configured to be caught at the locking member. 8. The cabinet as claimed in claim 4, wherein the locking member includes a body configured to be deformed elastically, and caught at the top cover. 9. The cabinet as claimed in claim 8, wherein the body includes a step formed so as to be caught at an edge of the top cover. 10. The cabinet as claimed in claim 8, wherein the body includes a sloped surface for guiding the edge of the top panel to be caught at the body. 11. The cabinet as claimed in claim 8, wherein the body is formed of elastic plate. 12. The cabinet as claimed in claim 8, wherein the locking member includes legs extended from the body so as to be caught at the other panel. 13. The cabinet as claimed in claim 12, wherein the legs include; a first leg in a front part of the body; and a second leg in a rear part of the body opposite to the first leg. 14. The cabinet as claimed in claim 13, wherein the first leg includes; a first part extended downwardly from the body; and a second part extended forwardly from the first part horizontally. 15. The cabinet as claimed in claim 14, wherein the first part is sloped forwardly. 16. The cabinet as claimed in claim 14, wherein the other panels include indented portions to be brought into contact with the second parts, respectively. 17. The cabinet as claimed in claim 13, wherein the second leg includes: a first part extended downwardly from the body; and a second part extended backwardly so as to be in contact with the top panel. 18. The cabinet as claimed in claim 17, wherein the second part includes a first sloped part sloped upwardly. 19. The cabinet as claimed in claim 18, wherein the second part further includes a second sloped part sloped downwardly from the first sloped part. 20. The cabinet as claimed in claim 8, wherein the locking member further includes a supplementary leg extended from the body for sustaining the body with respect to the other panels. 21. The cabinet as claimed in claim 8, wherein the body is pressed with pressing means so as to be deformed. 22. The cabinet as claimed in claim 21, wherein the pressing means includes a pressing tool to be inserted in the cabinet. 23. The cabinet as claimed in claim 21, wherein the pressing means includes a pressing member fitted to the top panel for being pressed to deform the body. 24. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top panel turns greater than 90° with respect to the other panels. 25. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top panel turns up to 90°˜120° with respect to the other panels. 26. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first bracket includes a first projection extended therefrom so as to be inserted in the rear panel. 27. The cabinet as claimed in claim 26, wherein the first bracket includes a second projection extended therefrom so as to be inserted in the rear panel. 28. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first bracket includes a fastening member for fastening the first bracket to the rear panel, and supporting the second bracket when the top panel is opened. 29. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second bracket includes a third projection extended so as to be inserted in the top panel. 30. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second bracket includes stoppers for preventing the second bracket from breaking away from the first bracket during the turning of the top panel. 31. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, further comprising ribs in bent parts of the first and second brackets. 32. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the through hole is provided in a connection part of the first and second parts in the first bracket. 33. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first bracket includes a fastening member positioned in the first part for fastening the first bracket to the rear panel, and supporting the second part of the second bracket when the top panel is opened. 34. The cabinet as claimed in claim 33, wherein the fastening member is a flat head screw. 35. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, further comprising projection members fitted to top edges of the other panels adjoining to the top panel for guiding the top panel. 36. The cabinet as claimed in claim 35, wherein the projection member is fitted to a center of at least the front panel among the panels. 37. The cabinet as claimed in claim 35, wherein the projection member is fixed to the top edge of the panel directly without any fastening member. 38. The cabinet as claimed in claim 35, wherein the top panel includes a recess for receiving the projection member partially. 39. The cabinet as claimed in claim 35, wherein the projection member includes at least more than one legs extended from a lower part to upward so as to be caught at the panel. 40. The cabinet as claimed in claim 39, wherein the projection member includes a flange extended in a radial direction and supported on the upper surface of the panel. 41. The cabinet as claimed in claim 40, wherein a gap between an end of the leg and the flange is the same or greater than a thickness of the panel. 42. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a locking member fitted to the front panel and elastically connected to the top panel, and a connection member rotatably connected to the rear panel. 43. The washing machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein when the top panel is opened, the first bracket prohibits rotation of the second bracket beyond a fixed angle. 44. A washing machine comprising: a washing tub rotatably mounted for washing laundry; a driving device for rotating the washing tub; and a cabinet for holding the washing tub and the driving device, including: a base panel, one pair of side panels provided to opposite edges of the base panel, a front panel provided to front edges of the base and side panels, a rear panel provided to rear edges of the base and side panels, a top panel detachably provided to top edges of the rear panel, and a connection member including a first bracket fitted to the rear panel and a second bracket fitted to the top panel; wherein the second bracket comprises a second part extending backward and substantially perpendicular from a first part fitted to a rear portion of the top panel; the first bracket comprises a through hole, where the second part of the second bracket is inserted separably into the through hole, and a second part of the first bracket extending backward and substantially perpendicular from a first part of the first bracket fitted to the rear panel and having a seat for receiving the second bracket inserted therein selectively, and the second part of the second bracket is inserted into the through hole vertically and is arranged under the second part of the first bracket and rotates therein as a rotating angle that is limited by an engagement between the second part of the second bracket and the first part of the first bracket and between the first part of the second bracket and the second part of the first bracket, wherein the second bracket is retained in a fixed position by the first bracket when the top panel is opened. 45. The washing machine as claimed in claim 44, wherein the top panel is connected to the rear panel, continuously. 46. The washing machine as claimed in claim 44, wherein the top panel turns around a rear end thereof. 47. The washing machine as claimed in claim 44, further comprising a locking member fitted to the other panels adjoined to the top panel to join with the top panels elastically. 48. The washing machine as claimed in claim 47, wherein the locking member is fitted to an upper edge of the front panel. 49. The washing machine as claims in claim 47, wherein the locking member is fitted to an upper edge of the front panel. 50. The washing machine as claimed in claim 49, wherein the body includes a step formed so as to be caught at an edge of the top cover. 51. The washing machine as claimed in claim 49, wherein the body includes a sloped surface for guiding the edge of the top panel to be caught at the body. 52. The washing machine as claimed in claim 49, wherein the locking member includes legs extended from the body so as to be caught at the other panel. 53. The washing machine as claimed in claim 49, wherein the locking member further includes a supplementary leg extended from the body for sustaining the body with respect to the other panels. 54. The washing machine as claimed in claim 44, wherein the first bracket includes a first projection extended therefrom so as to be inserted in the rear panel. 55. The washing machine as claimed in claim 44, wherein the first bracket includes a second projection extended therefrom so as to be inserted in the rear panel. 56. The washing machine as claimed in claim 44, wherein the first bracket includes a fastening member for fastening the first bracket to the rear panel, and supporting the second bracket when the top panel is opened. 57. The washing machine as claimed in claim 44, wherein the second bracket includes a third projection extended so as to be inserted in the top panel. 58. The washing machine as claimed in claim 44, wherein the second bracket includes stoppers for preventing the second bracket from breaking away from the first bracket during the turning of the top panel. 59. The washing machine as claimed in claim 44, further comprising ribs in bent parts of the first and second brackets. 60. The washing machine as claimed in claim 44, further comprising projection members fitted to top edges of the other panels adjoining to the top panel for guiding the top panel. 61. The washing machine as claimed in claim 60, wherein the projection member is fitted to a center of at least the front panel among the panels. 62. The washing machine as claimed in claim 60, wherein the top panel includes a recess for receiving the projection member partially. 63. The washing machine as claimed in claim 60, wherein the projection member includes at least more than one legs extended from a lower part to upward so as to be caught at the panel. 64. The washing machine as claimed in claim 63, wherein the projection member includes a flange extended in a radial direction and supported on the upper surface of the panel. 65. The washing machine as claimed in claim 44, further comprising a locking member fitted to the front panel and elastically connected to the top panel, and a connection member rotatably connected to the rear panel. 66. The washing machine as claimed in claim 44, wherein when the top panel is opened, the first bracket prohibits rotation of the second bracket beyond a fixed angle. 67. A cabinet for a washing machine comprising: a base panel; one pair of side panels provided to opposite edges of the base panel; a front panel provided to front edges of the base and side panels; a rear panel provided to rear edges of the base and side panels; a top panel detachably provided to top edges of the rear panel; and a connection member including a first bracket fitted to the rear panel and a second bracket fitted to the top panel; wherein the second bracket comprises: a first part of the second bracket; and a second part of the second bracket extending backward from the first part of the second bracket fitted to the top panel; and wherein the first bracket comprises: a through hole, where the second part of the second bracket is inserted separably into the through hole; a first part of the first bracket; a second part of the first bracket extending backward from the first part of the first bracket fitted to the rear panel and having a seat for receiving the second bracket inserted therein selectively, wherein the second part of the second bracket is inserted into the through hole vertically and is arranged under the second part of the first bracket and rotates therein at a rotating angle that is limited by an engagement between the second part of the second bracket and the first part of the first bracket and between the first part of the second bracket and the second part of the first bracket, wherein the second bracket is retained in a fixed position by the first bracket when the top panel is opened.
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