Title of Invention	"SEPARABLE AND ASSEMBLEABLE OUTER CASE OF HOME APPLIANCE"
Abstract	A separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance adapted for easy assembly work during mass production and being replaceable when sold in parts and for being order-manufactured according to colors and 5 heights (sizes) desired by consumers, the separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance, the home appliance having an outer case nit forming an external appearance thereof, the outer case unit comprising: a plurality of plate members separable in predetermined sizes to form an external appearance of the home appliance; and a plurality of connecting members for 10 facingly connecting tip ends of the plurality of plate members by way of hitching method to cover gaps thereamong lest the gaps are exposed.

Title of Invention

"SEPARABLE AND ASSEMBLEABLE OUTER CASE OF HOME APPLIANCE"

Abstract

A separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance adapted for easy assembly work during mass production and being replaceable when sold in parts and for being order-manufactured according to colors and 5 heights (sizes) desired by consumers, the separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance, the home appliance having an outer case nit forming an external appearance thereof, the outer case unit comprising: a plurality of plate members separable in predetermined sizes to form an external appearance of the home appliance; and a plurality of connecting members for 10 facingly connecting tip ends of the plurality of plate members by way of hitching method to cover gaps thereamong lest the gaps are exposed.

Full Text	BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to, in particular, a separate and assembleable outer case of electric home appliances, and generally to an outer case for entire lines of electric home appliances. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART For the sake of explanation, an embodiment of washing machine out of many electric home appliances is described here. As illustrated in Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings, a washing machine is mounted with an outer case 10 for forming lateral circumference (by way of example, front side, both sides, rear side, etc.) by being bent at predetermined angles and sizes in order to define an external appearance, and the outer case 10 is coupled thereon with a top cover 12. The top cover 12 is installed at an upper central opening (not shown) thereof with a door 14 hinged at, by way of example, a rear side thereof for opening and closing. The top cover 12 is provided at a front upper side thereof with a controller 16 for controllably operating the washing machine and at a rear upper side thereof with a plurality of water supply holes 18 for connecting to hot/ cold water faucets via a water supply hose. At this location, as illustrated in Figure 2, of the accompanying drawings, the outer case 10 is made of one piece high-strength steel plate member 10a, painted in one-toned colour. The steel plate member 10a is formed at a predetermined place thereof with a plurality of imaginary lines 10b for easy folding in three-dimensional shape -1A- according to formal design of the home appliance. In other words, when a one-piece flattened plate member 10a is folded along the imaginary line 10b, the member 10a is transformed into an outer case 10 having a front side, lateral sides and rear side, as illustrated in Figure 3. However, there is a problem in the outer case 10 thus constructed according to the prior art in that sizes and height thereof cannot be varied according to desires of consumers because of its production in one piece steel plate member 10a in established dimensions according to size and kind of home appliance products. There is another problem in that processing work on the outer case 10 is not that easy. There is still another problem in that it is impossible to replace the outer case 10a when an after sales service is in need. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is disclosed to solve the aforementioned problems and it is an object of the present invention to provide a separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance adapted to adjustably manufacture size or height of the outer case unit according to need and desire of consumers to make it easy for the outer case unit to be processes and to be varied, m size thereof. It is another object of the present invention to enable replacement thereof in case of after sales service. In accordance with the objects of the present invention, there is provided a separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance, the home appliance having an outer case unit forming an external appearance thereof, the outer case unit comprising: a plurality of plate members separable in predetermined sizes to form an external appearance of the home appliance; and a plurality of connecting members adapted to face connecting tip ends of the 2 plurality of plate members by way of hitching method to cover gaps thereamong lest the gaps are exposed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS For fuller understanding of the nature and objects of the invention, reference shoufd be made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a schematic diagram for illustrating one embodiment of conventional home appliance; Figure 2 is a schematic drawing of an outer case unit unfolded according to the prior art; Figure 3 is a perspective view of an outer case unit folded according to the prior art; Figure 4 is a schematic drawing of an outer case unit separated according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 is a schematic drawing of an outer case unit assembled according to the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 is a sectional view of an outer case unit assembled in principal parts thereof according to the first embodiment o the present invention; Figure 7 is a sectional view of an outer case unit assembled in principal parts thereof according to a second embodiment o the present invention; Figure 8 is a sectional view of an outer case unit assembled in principal parts thereof according to a third embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 9 is a sectional view of an outer case unit assembled in principal parts thereof according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Now, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in 3 detail with reference to Figures 4, 5 and 6. By way of reference, throughout the drawings, like reference numerals are used for designation of like or equivalent parts or portions as in the prior art for simplicity of illustration and explanation, and redundant description will be omitted. An outer case unit 50 according to the present invention includes a plurality of plate members 60 having a front surface, left surface, right surface and two rear surfaces, in case of unfolded or separated and a plurality of connecting members 70 for connecting the plurality of plate members 60 to an assembly by way of hitching method, as illustrated in Figure 4. In other words, the plurality of plate members 60 are made of high strength of steel plate or* injected material and can be painted in different colors according to desire of consumers. Furthermore, the plurality of plate members 60 are respectively formed with bent surfaces 61, each having an angle of approximately 270 degrees by way of bending working toward the plate member 60 along a vertical direction relative to both ends thereof so as to be connected by the plurality of connecting members 70. At this time, a plate member 60 frontally faced among the plurality of plate members 60 is preferred to be bent at right angle at both tip ends thereof so as to show a beautiful facade of design when connected by the connecting member 70 to other plate members comprising the left surface and right surfaces, such that connecting parts thereof are not exposed to a front surface of the other case unit 50. Meanwhile, the plurality of connecting members 70 are centrally and 4 facingly formed at both sides thereof with a pair of grooves 71 each having an opening 71 so as to be correspondingly inserted into bent surfaces 61 at the plurality of plate members to thereby be connected to two plate members 60, each member facing thereto, as illustrated in Figure 5. Furthermore, each connecting member 70 serves not to contact each facing boundary part when the two piate members 60 are correspondingly connected and to cover the boundary part so as not to be exposed to outside when viewed from inner/outer sides of the outer case unit 50. The plurality of connecting members 70 may be painted in the same color as that of the plurality of plate members 60 to render an integral feeling or in contrasting color to be distinguished from the outer case unit 50. Now, operational "effect of the first embodiment of the present invention thus constructed will be described. First of all, the front surface, left surface, right surface and two rear surfaces of the plurality of plate members 60 are arranged to mutually face at each end thereof, while each connecting member 70 is vertically inserted through upper side or lower side of bent surfaces 61 respectively formed at mutually facing ends, as illustrated in Figure 4. At this time, the pair of grooves 71 formed at both sides of each connecting member 70 are vertically and correspondingly fitted by the connecting member 70 along bent surfaces 61 respectively formed at tip ends of two plate members 60 for assembly between the plate member 60 and the connecting member 70, as illustrated in Figure 6. When the plurality of plate members 60 and the plurality of connecting members 70 are continuously assembled according method thus described, a 5 finished outer case unit 50 can be produced as illustrated in Figure 5. The outer case unit 50 is then coupled at an upper end thereof to the top cover 12 according to the prior art while at a lower end thereof to a base panel (not shown) to thereby enable to securely maintain an assembled state between the plurality of plate members 60 and the connecting members 70. Therefore, the outer case unit 50 according to the present invention is easy in assembly work during mass production thereof, and replaceable during repair work in case sold per part. The outer case unit 50 can be order-made in different sizes (height) and colors according to consumer's desire. In other words, the outer case unit may be assembled with mutually different colors of plural plate members 60 to provide variety to the entire design of the product. Furthermore, a plurality of plate members, by way of example, two or ore than two plate members 60 are produced in different heights (sizes) and co-used to allow appropriate installation according to heights of consumers and easy application to complex kitchen system. Now, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 7. Operational effect of the second embodiment of the present invention is identical with that of the first embodiment according to the first embodiment such that redundant description thereto will be omitted. A plurality of plate members 60a at the outer case unit 50 according to the present invention are vertically formed with grooves 61a relative to mutually facing end surfaces so as to be connected by a plurality of connecting members 70a, as illustrated in Figure 7. The plurality of connecting members 70a are respectively and facingly formed with a pair of protruders 71a at both rear sides about the center thereof so as to be facingly inserted into the grooves 61a respectively bent at the plurality of plate members 60a and for to facing piate 6 members 60a to be connected, as illustrated in Figure 7. Furthermore, the connecting members 70a serves to allow a facing boundary part not to contact mutually when the two plate members 60a are facingly connected and cover the boundary part so as not to be exposed to outside when viewed from outside of the outer case unit 50. Now, the third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figure 8. Operational effect of the third embodiment according to the present invention is the same as that of the first or second embodiment of the present invention, such that redundant explanation thereto will be omitted. A plurality of plate members 60b in the outer case unit 50 according to be present invention are vertically formed with respective vent surfaces 61b, each at approximate 270 degrees by way of bending work toward an outer surface of the plate member 60b relative to both ends thereof so as to be mutually connected by a plurality connecting members 70b, as illustrated in Figure 8. The plurality of connecting members 70b are centrally and respectively formed at each rear side thereof with "T-shaped grooves 71b so as to be correspondingly and facingly inserted into bent surfaces 61b formed thereon and to allow two facing plate members 60b to be mutually connected, as illustrated in Figure 8. Furthermore, each connecting member 70b is in touch at a mutually facing boundary part thereof when the two plate members 60b are correspondingly connected, and covers the boundary part so as not to be exposed outside when viewed frpm external side of the outer case unit 50. Now, the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described 7 with reference to Figure 9. Operational effect of the fourth embodiment of the present invention is the same as that of the first, second or the third embodiment of the present invention such that no redundant explanation thereto will be made. A plurality of plate members 60c at the outer case unit 50 of the present invention are mutually and directly coupled.at each touching sectional surface thereof in rugged shape as illustrated in Figure 9. In other words, one tip sectional surface of the plate member 60c is defined by a "T"-shaped convex portion 62c while one tip sectional surface of the other plate member 60c is formed with a "T"-shaped recess portion 62b so as to correspondingly be coupled. As apparent from the foregoing, there are advantages in.the separable and assemble able outer case of home appliance according to the first, second, third and fourth embodiments of the present invention thus described in that the outer case is divided into a plurality of plate members to form an external appearance while the plate members to form an external appearance while the plate members are assembled by separate connecting members or built-in rugged surfaces by way of hitching method, such that it is easy for the outer cases to be manufactured in mass production, replaced when sold in parts during repair and manufactured to consumers' desired, orders according to colors and sizes (heights). 8 WE CLAIM : 1. A separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance, the home appliance having an outer case unit forming an external appearance thereof, the outer case unit comprising : a plurality of plate members separable in predetermined sizes to form and external appearance of the home appliance ; and a plurality of connecting members adapted to face connecting tip ends of the plurality of plate members by way of hitching method to cover gaps thereamong lest the gaps are exposed. 2. The outer case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of plate members are made of either steel plate or injected material. 3. The outer case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of plate members are respectively formed at both ends thereof with bent surfaces so as to be mutually connected by a plurality of connecting members, whereas the connections are formed at both sides thereof with a pair of grooves so as to be facingly inserted into the bent surfaces such that mutually facing plate members can be connected. 4. The outer case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of plate members are respectively formed at both ends thereof with grooves so as to be mutually connected by a plurality of connecting members, whereas the plurality of connecting members are formed at both sides thereof with a pair of protruders so as to be facingly inserted into the grooves such that mutually facing plate members can be connected. -9- 5. A separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance having an outer case unit for forming an external appearance, the outer case unit comprising a plurality of plate members each divided in a predetermined size, wherein each plate member is provided with a built-in ruggedness at mutually touching end surface thereof for coupling with a corresponding end surface of an adjoining plate. 6. The outer case as claimed in claim 5, wherein the plurality of plate members are formed with convex portion and recess portion each having a hitching force at tip end thereof where each plate is facingly and mutually joined. 7. A separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance, substantially as herein described, particularly with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. 8. An electrical home appliance incorporating a separable and assembleable outer case as defined in claims 1 to 6. A separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance adapted for easy assembly work during mass production and being replaceable when sold in parts and for being order-manufactured according to colors and 5 heights (sizes) desired by consumers, the separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance, the home appliance having an outer case nit forming an external appearance thereof, the outer case unit comprising: a plurality of plate members separable in predetermined sizes to form an external appearance of the home appliance; and a plurality of connecting members for 10 facingly connecting tip ends of the plurality of plate members by way of hitching method to cover gaps thereamong lest the gaps are exposed.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to, in particular, a separate and assembleable outer case of electric home appliances, and generally to an outer case for entire lines of electric home appliances.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
For the sake of explanation, an embodiment of washing machine out of many electric home appliances is described here.
As illustrated in Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings, a washing machine is mounted with an outer case 10 for forming lateral circumference (by way of example, front side, both sides, rear side, etc.) by being bent at predetermined angles and sizes in order to define an external appearance, and the outer case 10 is coupled thereon with a top cover 12. The top cover 12 is installed at an upper central opening (not shown) thereof with a door 14 hinged at, by way of example, a rear side thereof for opening and closing. The top cover 12 is provided at a front upper side thereof with a controller 16 for controllably operating the washing machine and at a rear upper side thereof with a plurality of water supply holes 18 for connecting to hot/ cold water faucets via a water supply hose.
At this location, as illustrated in Figure 2, of the accompanying drawings, the outer case 10 is made of one piece high-strength steel plate member 10a, painted in one-toned colour. The steel plate member 10a is formed at a predetermined place thereof with a plurality of imaginary lines 10b for easy folding in three-dimensional shape
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according to formal design of the home appliance.
In other words, when a one-piece flattened plate member 10a is folded along the imaginary line 10b, the member 10a is transformed into an outer case 10 having a front side, lateral sides and rear side, as illustrated in Figure 3.
However, there is a problem in the outer case 10 thus constructed according to the prior art in that sizes and height thereof cannot be varied according to desires of consumers because of its production in one piece steel plate member 10a in established dimensions according to size and kind of home appliance products. There is another problem in that processing work on the outer case 10 is not that easy. There is still another problem in that it is impossible to replace the outer case 10a when an after sales service is in need.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is disclosed to solve the aforementioned problems and it is an object of the present invention to provide a separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance adapted to adjustably manufacture size or height of the outer case unit according to need and desire of consumers to make it easy for the outer case unit to be processes and to be varied, m size thereof. It is another object of the present invention to enable replacement thereof in case of after sales service.
In accordance with the objects of the present invention, there is provided a separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance, the home appliance having an outer case unit forming an external appearance thereof, the outer case unit comprising:
a plurality of plate members separable in predetermined sizes to form an external appearance of the home appliance; and
a plurality of connecting members adapted to face connecting tip ends of the
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plurality of plate members by way of hitching method to cover gaps thereamong lest the gaps are exposed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
For fuller understanding of the nature and objects of the invention, reference shoufd be made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a schematic diagram for illustrating one embodiment of conventional home appliance;
Figure 2 is a schematic drawing of an outer case unit unfolded according to the prior art;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of an outer case unit folded according to the prior art;
Figure 4 is a schematic drawing of an outer case unit separated according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 5 is a schematic drawing of an outer case unit assembled according to the first embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 6 is a sectional view of an outer case unit assembled in principal parts thereof according to the first embodiment o the present invention;
Figure 7 is a sectional view of an outer case unit assembled in principal parts thereof according to a second embodiment o the present invention;
Figure 8 is a sectional view of an outer case unit assembled in principal parts thereof according to a third embodiment of the present invention; and
Figure 9 is a sectional view of an outer case unit assembled in principal parts thereof according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Now, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in
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detail with reference to Figures 4, 5 and 6.
By way of reference, throughout the drawings, like reference numerals are used for designation of like or equivalent parts or portions as in the prior art for simplicity of illustration and explanation, and redundant description will be omitted.
An outer case unit 50 according to the present invention includes a plurality of plate members 60 having a front surface, left surface, right surface and two rear surfaces, in case of unfolded or separated and a plurality of connecting members 70 for connecting the plurality of plate members 60 to an assembly by way of hitching method, as illustrated in Figure 4.
In other words, the plurality of plate members 60 are made of high strength of steel plate or* injected material and can be painted in different colors according to desire of consumers.
Furthermore, the plurality of plate members 60 are respectively formed with bent surfaces 61, each having an angle of approximately 270 degrees by way of bending working toward the plate member 60 along a vertical direction relative to both ends thereof so as to be connected by the plurality of connecting members 70.
At this time, a plate member 60 frontally faced among the plurality of plate members 60 is preferred to be bent at right angle at both tip ends thereof so as to show a beautiful facade of design when connected by the connecting member 70 to other plate members comprising the left surface and right surfaces, such that connecting parts thereof are not exposed to a front surface of the other case unit 50.
Meanwhile, the plurality of connecting members 70 are centrally and
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facingly formed at both sides thereof with a pair of grooves 71 each having an opening 71 so as to be correspondingly inserted into bent surfaces 61 at the plurality of plate members to thereby be connected to two plate members 60, each member facing thereto, as illustrated in Figure 5.
Furthermore, each connecting member 70 serves not to contact each facing boundary part when the two piate members 60 are correspondingly connected and to cover the boundary part so as not to be exposed to outside when viewed from inner/outer sides of the outer case unit 50.
The plurality of connecting members 70 may be painted in the same color as that of the plurality of plate members 60 to render an integral feeling or in contrasting color to be distinguished from the outer case unit 50.
Now, operational "effect of the first embodiment of the present invention thus constructed will be described.
First of all, the front surface, left surface, right surface and two rear surfaces of the plurality of plate members 60 are arranged to mutually face at each end thereof, while each connecting member 70 is vertically inserted through upper side or lower side of bent surfaces 61 respectively formed at mutually facing ends, as illustrated in Figure 4.
At this time, the pair of grooves 71 formed at both sides of each connecting member 70 are vertically and correspondingly fitted by the connecting member 70 along bent surfaces 61 respectively formed at tip ends of two plate members 60 for assembly between the plate member 60 and the connecting member 70, as illustrated in Figure 6.
When the plurality of plate members 60 and the plurality of connecting members 70 are continuously assembled according method thus described, a
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finished outer case unit 50 can be produced as illustrated in Figure 5.
The outer case unit 50 is then coupled at an upper end thereof to the top cover 12 according to the prior art while at a lower end thereof to a base panel (not shown) to thereby enable to securely maintain an assembled state between the plurality of plate members 60 and the connecting members 70.
Therefore, the outer case unit 50 according to the present invention is easy in assembly work during mass production thereof, and replaceable during repair work in case sold per part. The outer case unit 50 can be order-made in different sizes (height) and colors according to consumer's desire. In other words, the outer case unit may be assembled with mutually different colors of plural plate members 60 to provide variety to the entire design of the product.
Furthermore, a plurality of plate members, by way of example, two or ore than two plate members 60 are produced in different heights (sizes) and co-used to allow appropriate installation according to heights of consumers and easy application to complex kitchen system.
Now, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 7. Operational effect of the second embodiment of the present invention is identical with that of the first embodiment according to the first embodiment such that redundant description thereto will be omitted.
A plurality of plate members 60a at the outer case unit 50 according to the present invention are vertically formed with grooves 61a relative to mutually facing end surfaces so as to be connected by a plurality of connecting members 70a, as illustrated in Figure 7. The plurality of connecting members 70a are respectively and facingly formed with a pair of protruders 71a at both rear sides about the center thereof so as to be facingly inserted into the grooves 61a respectively bent at the plurality of plate members 60a and for to facing piate
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members 60a to be connected, as illustrated in Figure 7.
Furthermore, the connecting members 70a serves to allow a facing boundary part not to contact mutually when the two plate members 60a are facingly connected and cover the boundary part so as not to be exposed to outside when viewed from outside of the outer case unit 50.
Now, the third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figure 8. Operational effect of the third embodiment according to the present invention is the same as that of the first or second embodiment of the present invention, such that redundant explanation thereto will be omitted.
A plurality of plate members 60b in the outer case unit 50 according to be present invention are vertically formed with respective vent surfaces 61b, each at approximate 270 degrees by way of bending work toward an outer surface of the plate member 60b relative to both ends thereof so as to be mutually connected by a plurality connecting members 70b, as illustrated in Figure 8.
The plurality of connecting members 70b are centrally and respectively formed at each rear side thereof with "T-shaped grooves 71b so as to be correspondingly and facingly inserted into bent surfaces 61b formed thereon and to allow two facing plate members 60b to be mutually connected, as illustrated in Figure 8.
Furthermore, each connecting member 70b is in touch at a mutually facing boundary part thereof when the two plate members 60b are correspondingly connected, and covers the boundary part so as not to be exposed outside when viewed frpm external side of the outer case unit 50.
Now, the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described
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with reference to Figure 9. Operational effect of the fourth embodiment of the present invention is the same as that of the first, second or the third embodiment of the present invention such that no redundant explanation thereto will be made.
A plurality of plate members 60c at the outer case unit 50 of the present invention are mutually and directly coupled.at each touching sectional surface thereof in rugged shape as illustrated in Figure 9. In other words, one tip sectional surface of the plate member 60c is defined by a "T"-shaped convex portion 62c while one tip sectional surface of the other plate member 60c is formed with a "T"-shaped recess portion 62b so as to correspondingly be coupled.
As apparent from the foregoing, there are advantages in.the separable and assemble able outer case of home appliance according to the first, second, third and fourth embodiments of the present invention thus described in that the outer case is divided into a plurality of plate members to form an external appearance while the plate members to form an external appearance while the plate members are assembled by separate connecting members or built-in rugged surfaces by way of hitching method, such that it is easy for the outer cases to be manufactured in mass production, replaced when sold in parts during repair and manufactured to consumers' desired, orders according to colors and sizes (heights).
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WE CLAIM :
1. A separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance,
the home appliance having an outer case unit forming an external
appearance thereof, the outer case unit comprising :
a plurality of plate members separable in predetermined sizes to form and external appearance of the home appliance ; and
a plurality of connecting members adapted to face connecting tip ends of the plurality of plate members by way of hitching method to cover gaps thereamong lest the gaps are exposed.
2. The outer case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of plate members are made of either steel plate or injected material.
3. The outer case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of plate members are respectively formed at both ends thereof with bent surfaces so as to be mutually connected by a plurality of connecting members, whereas the connections are formed at both sides thereof with a pair of grooves so as to be facingly inserted into the bent surfaces such that mutually facing plate members can be connected.
4. The outer case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of plate
members are respectively formed at both ends thereof with grooves so as to
be mutually connected by a plurality of connecting members, whereas the
plurality of connecting members are formed at both sides thereof with a pair
of protruders so as to be facingly inserted into the grooves such that mutually
facing plate members can be connected.
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5. A separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance
having an outer case unit for forming an external appearance, the outer case
unit comprising a plurality of plate members each divided in a predetermined
size, wherein each plate member is provided with a built-in ruggedness at
mutually touching end surface thereof for coupling with a corresponding end
surface of an adjoining plate.
6. The outer case as claimed in claim 5, wherein the plurality of plate
members are formed with convex portion and recess portion each having a
hitching force at tip end thereof where each plate is facingly and mutually
joined.
7. A separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance, substantially as herein described, particularly with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
8. An electrical home appliance incorporating a separable and assembleable outer case as defined in claims 1 to 6.
A separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance adapted for easy assembly work during mass production and being replaceable when sold in parts and for being order-manufactured according to colors and 5 heights (sizes) desired by consumers, the separable and assembleable outer case of electric home appliance, the home appliance having an outer case nit forming an external appearance thereof, the outer case unit comprising: a plurality of plate members separable in predetermined sizes to form an external appearance of the home appliance; and a plurality of connecting members for 10 facingly connecting tip ends of the plurality of plate members by way of hitching method to cover gaps thereamong lest the gaps are exposed.

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Patent Number

203848

Indian Patent Application Number

00244/CAL/2000

PG Journal Number

11/2007

Publication Date

16-Mar-2007

Grant Date

16-Mar-2007

Date of Filing

25-Apr-2000

Name of Patentee

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO..,LTD.

Applicant Address

416,MAETAN-DONG,PALDAL-GU,SUWON-CITY,KYUNGKI-DO,

Inventors:

#	Inventor's Name	Inventor's Address
1	KIM KYUNG-SIG	2-102,POONGRIM APT.498 WOOMAN 1-DONG PALDAL-GU,SUWON CITY,KYUNGKI-DO

PCT International Classification Number

D06P 39/00

PCT International Application Number

N/A

PCT International Filing date

PCT Conventions:

#	PCT Application Number	Date of Convention	Priority Country
1	99-48755	1999-11-05	Republic of Korea