CA2191642C - Eavestrough bracket assembly - Google Patents
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- CA2191642C CA2191642C CA 2191642 CA2191642A CA2191642C CA 2191642 C CA2191642 C CA 2191642C CA 2191642 CA2191642 CA 2191642 CA 2191642 A CA2191642 A CA 2191642A CA 2191642 C CA2191642 C CA 2191642C
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
- E04D13/00—Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage; Sky-lights
- E04D13/04—Roof drainage; Drainage fittings in flat roofs, balconies or the like
- E04D13/064—Gutters
- E04D13/072—Hanging means
- E04D13/0725—Hanging means situated above or inside the gutter
Abstract
An eavestrough bracket assembly uses a two-piece sliding structure for mounting the eavestrough bracket to a fascia board. The eavestrough bracket has a back face with an undercut securing slot extending across the back face.
This slot receives a mounting member which has been previously secured to the fascia board. The bracket and mounting member are releasably held in a securing position.
Preferably, the mounting member is an elongate member secured by a plurality of screws to the fascia board.
This slot receives a mounting member which has been previously secured to the fascia board. The bracket and mounting member are releasably held in a securing position.
Preferably, the mounting member is an elongate member secured by a plurality of screws to the fascia board.
Description
WH-9611CA ' TITLE: EAVESTROUGH BRACKET ASSEMBLY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an eavestrough bracket assembly for supporting an eavestrough to one side of a fascia board. In particular, the invention relates to an eavestrough bracket assembly comprising a mounting member for attachment to a fascia board and an eavestrough hook adapted to be secured from the mounting member.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
There are many systems for securing of eavestroughs from a fascia board and many of these systems can be divided into systems which use metal components or systems which use plastic components. One of the critical steps in installing an eavestrough system is to secure the eavestrough sections at various points along their length in a desired manner to ensure proper drainage.
Essentially, all installation procedures include setting a particular grade line along the fascia board and then securing eavestrough hooks at appropriate positions. Some systems allow these eavestrough hooks to be secured first to the fascia board and then the eavestrough secured to the hooks, or in other cases, the eavestrough hooks are essentially secured when the hooks are already attached to the eavestrough.
To simplify the installation process, one of our earlier systems included securing a mounting tab to the fascia board and these mounting tabs were adapted to receive and support the eavestrough hook. In this way, the mounting tabs could be secured to the fascia board and then the eavestrough sections and eavestrough hooks could be secured to the various mounting tabs. The eavestrough hooks were secured within a V-shaped slot of the mounting tab and the mounting tab included detent members for holding the eavestrough hook in position. Under certain high load conditions, there could be failure of these mounting tabs. In addition, because the eavestrough hooks were inserted into the tabs from above, the eavestrough section could not be as close to the shingles of the roof as may be desirable. Furthermore, the eavestrough sections were spaced off of the fascia board by the thickness of the back face of the tab and there was a gap between the back of the eavestrough section and the fascia board.
The present invention seeks to overcome a number of the above deficiencies while continuing to provide a system which is easy to install.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An eavestrough hook according to the present invention comprises a thin profile back face and an outwardly extending support arm. The support arm at a distal end thereof, has a slot arrangement for engaging and supporting an eavestrough edge. The support arm adjacent the thin profile back face includes a downwardly opening slot arrangement adapted to engage and suspend beneath the arm an edge portion of the eavestrough. The support arm is of an inverted "T" section and a lower edge of the arm has a curved profile between the thin profile back face and the distal end.
According to an aspect of the invention, the arm merges with an upper portion of the thin profile back face and includes reinforcing flanges projecting either side of the support arm and stiffening the eavestrough hook. This arrangement provides a high strength area adjacent the thin profile with the high strength area including a port for receiving a fastening member.
In a further aspect of the invention, the port is angled downwardly and is positioned above the downward opening slot arrangement.
In a further aspect of the invention, the eavestrough hook includes at an upper edge of the thin profile back face, a forwardly opening slot and the arm at the distal end includes a rearward opening slot whereby the slots provide a fastening arrangement for engaging and retaining a leaf guard supported by the arm between the slots.
An eavestrough hook according to a different aspect of the invention has a high strength area where the support arm merges with the thin profile back face.
A recessed surface in an upper surface of the support arm provides access to the securing port.
In yet a further aspect of the invention, the support arm includes a short horizontal flange on an upper edge of the support arm adjacent the thin profile back face that extends forwardly towards the distal end.
The short horizontal flange cooperating with the support arm to provide a high strength area joining the support arm to the back face above the downwardly opening slot arrangement.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS
Preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings, wherein:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an eavestrough bracket assembly for supporting an eavestrough to one side of a fascia board. In particular, the invention relates to an eavestrough bracket assembly comprising a mounting member for attachment to a fascia board and an eavestrough hook adapted to be secured from the mounting member.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
There are many systems for securing of eavestroughs from a fascia board and many of these systems can be divided into systems which use metal components or systems which use plastic components. One of the critical steps in installing an eavestrough system is to secure the eavestrough sections at various points along their length in a desired manner to ensure proper drainage.
Essentially, all installation procedures include setting a particular grade line along the fascia board and then securing eavestrough hooks at appropriate positions. Some systems allow these eavestrough hooks to be secured first to the fascia board and then the eavestrough secured to the hooks, or in other cases, the eavestrough hooks are essentially secured when the hooks are already attached to the eavestrough.
To simplify the installation process, one of our earlier systems included securing a mounting tab to the fascia board and these mounting tabs were adapted to receive and support the eavestrough hook. In this way, the mounting tabs could be secured to the fascia board and then the eavestrough sections and eavestrough hooks could be secured to the various mounting tabs. The eavestrough hooks were secured within a V-shaped slot of the mounting tab and the mounting tab included detent members for holding the eavestrough hook in position. Under certain high load conditions, there could be failure of these mounting tabs. In addition, because the eavestrough hooks were inserted into the tabs from above, the eavestrough section could not be as close to the shingles of the roof as may be desirable. Furthermore, the eavestrough sections were spaced off of the fascia board by the thickness of the back face of the tab and there was a gap between the back of the eavestrough section and the fascia board.
The present invention seeks to overcome a number of the above deficiencies while continuing to provide a system which is easy to install.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An eavestrough hook according to the present invention comprises a thin profile back face and an outwardly extending support arm. The support arm at a distal end thereof, has a slot arrangement for engaging and supporting an eavestrough edge. The support arm adjacent the thin profile back face includes a downwardly opening slot arrangement adapted to engage and suspend beneath the arm an edge portion of the eavestrough. The support arm is of an inverted "T" section and a lower edge of the arm has a curved profile between the thin profile back face and the distal end.
According to an aspect of the invention, the arm merges with an upper portion of the thin profile back face and includes reinforcing flanges projecting either side of the support arm and stiffening the eavestrough hook. This arrangement provides a high strength area adjacent the thin profile with the high strength area including a port for receiving a fastening member.
In a further aspect of the invention, the port is angled downwardly and is positioned above the downward opening slot arrangement.
In a further aspect of the invention, the eavestrough hook includes at an upper edge of the thin profile back face, a forwardly opening slot and the arm at the distal end includes a rearward opening slot whereby the slots provide a fastening arrangement for engaging and retaining a leaf guard supported by the arm between the slots.
An eavestrough hook according to a different aspect of the invention has a high strength area where the support arm merges with the thin profile back face.
A recessed surface in an upper surface of the support arm provides access to the securing port.
In yet a further aspect of the invention, the support arm includes a short horizontal flange on an upper edge of the support arm adjacent the thin profile back face that extends forwardly towards the distal end.
The short horizontal flange cooperating with the support arm to provide a high strength area joining the support arm to the back face above the downwardly opening slot arrangement.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS
Preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings, wherein:
Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the eavestrough hook assembly being attached to a fascia board;
Figure 2 is a side view showing an eavestrough section supported from the eavestrough bracket assembly;
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the rear surface of the mounting member and the back face of the eavestrough hook;
Figure 4 is a partial perspective view showing an eavestrough section and the manner of securement to the eavestrough hook;
-3a-Figure 5 is a sectional view through the mounting member;
Figure 6 shows the spring tabs of the mounting member engaging the arm portion of the eavestrough hook;
and Figures 7 and 8 show a one-piece eavestrough hook.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The eavestrough bracket assembly 2 includes an elongate mounting member 4 having three ports 6 for receiving screw fasteners 8. The screw fasteners positively secure the mounting member to the fascia board 1.
An eavestrough hook 20 is adapted to be slidable on the elongate mounting member 4 to positively secure the eavestrough hook in a perpendicular manner to the mounting member and to the fascia board. The back face 24 of the eavestrough hook has an undercut slot 22. Projecting into the slot 22 is the upper shoulder 26 and the lower shoulder 28. The mounting member 4, as shown in Figure 3, also has upper shoulders 10 and lower shoulders 12 either side of the mounting projections 14. The mounting projections 14 serve to space the shoulders 10 and 12 off the face of the fascia board and provide room for receiving the upper and lower shoulders 26 and 28 of the eavestrough hook. With this arrangement, the eavestrough hook 2 is slidable on the mounting member 4 and is retained in a center position on the mounting member by spring tabs 16.
The eavestrough hook has a top flange 30 which supports and stiffens the upper shoulder 26 and this upper flange merges with the web 34 of the arm 32. At the bottom edge of the web 34 is the lower flange 36. The web and lower flange define an inverted "T" type structure and stiffen arm 32. The lower flange 36 is bowed upwardly and is compressed under the high loads. At the distal end of the arm 32 is the front eavestrough engaging section 40 which cooperates with the rear eavestrough engaging section 42 to allow hanging of the eavestrough 60 from the front and rear upper edges. The eavestrough is slidable along these engaging sections.
Figure 5 illustrates the front face of the mounting member 4 and the spring tabs 16. The eavestrough hook is inserted on one end of the mounting member 4 and as it is moved along the mounting member, the first spring tab 16 is forced inwardly. This allows the back face of the eavestrough hook to clear the spring tab and allow it to eventually move outwardly to an overlapped position, as shown in Figure 6. Thus, the spring tabs 16 cooperate with section 39, as shown in Figure 6, of the arm 32 to positively locate the eavestrough hook on the mounting tab.
It can be appreciated that the eavestrough hook can be removed by depressing one of the spring tabs 16 and sliding the eavestrough hook off of the mounting member.
As shown in Figure 1, the mounting members 4 may be secured to the fascia board at appropriate locations along the length of the fascia board and at an appropriate height below the shingles 3. The eavestrough hooks can be inserted on an eavestrough section and slide therealong to the appropriate position. The eavestrough section and hooks are then brought up to the fascia board where the mounting tabs have already been secured at the appropriate locations. The eavestrough hooks can then be secured to the fascia board 1 by sliding the eavestrough hooks onto the mounting members. Securement of two hooks will support the eavestrough section and the remaining hooks can then be secured. This provides a simple means for securing of the eavestrough section on the fascia board, which does not require tools after the mounting member has been secured.
The eavestrough hook 100 of Figures 7 and 8 is a single piece design having a thin profile back face 102.
Figure 2 is a side view showing an eavestrough section supported from the eavestrough bracket assembly;
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the rear surface of the mounting member and the back face of the eavestrough hook;
Figure 4 is a partial perspective view showing an eavestrough section and the manner of securement to the eavestrough hook;
-3a-Figure 5 is a sectional view through the mounting member;
Figure 6 shows the spring tabs of the mounting member engaging the arm portion of the eavestrough hook;
and Figures 7 and 8 show a one-piece eavestrough hook.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The eavestrough bracket assembly 2 includes an elongate mounting member 4 having three ports 6 for receiving screw fasteners 8. The screw fasteners positively secure the mounting member to the fascia board 1.
An eavestrough hook 20 is adapted to be slidable on the elongate mounting member 4 to positively secure the eavestrough hook in a perpendicular manner to the mounting member and to the fascia board. The back face 24 of the eavestrough hook has an undercut slot 22. Projecting into the slot 22 is the upper shoulder 26 and the lower shoulder 28. The mounting member 4, as shown in Figure 3, also has upper shoulders 10 and lower shoulders 12 either side of the mounting projections 14. The mounting projections 14 serve to space the shoulders 10 and 12 off the face of the fascia board and provide room for receiving the upper and lower shoulders 26 and 28 of the eavestrough hook. With this arrangement, the eavestrough hook 2 is slidable on the mounting member 4 and is retained in a center position on the mounting member by spring tabs 16.
The eavestrough hook has a top flange 30 which supports and stiffens the upper shoulder 26 and this upper flange merges with the web 34 of the arm 32. At the bottom edge of the web 34 is the lower flange 36. The web and lower flange define an inverted "T" type structure and stiffen arm 32. The lower flange 36 is bowed upwardly and is compressed under the high loads. At the distal end of the arm 32 is the front eavestrough engaging section 40 which cooperates with the rear eavestrough engaging section 42 to allow hanging of the eavestrough 60 from the front and rear upper edges. The eavestrough is slidable along these engaging sections.
Figure 5 illustrates the front face of the mounting member 4 and the spring tabs 16. The eavestrough hook is inserted on one end of the mounting member 4 and as it is moved along the mounting member, the first spring tab 16 is forced inwardly. This allows the back face of the eavestrough hook to clear the spring tab and allow it to eventually move outwardly to an overlapped position, as shown in Figure 6. Thus, the spring tabs 16 cooperate with section 39, as shown in Figure 6, of the arm 32 to positively locate the eavestrough hook on the mounting tab.
It can be appreciated that the eavestrough hook can be removed by depressing one of the spring tabs 16 and sliding the eavestrough hook off of the mounting member.
As shown in Figure 1, the mounting members 4 may be secured to the fascia board at appropriate locations along the length of the fascia board and at an appropriate height below the shingles 3. The eavestrough hooks can be inserted on an eavestrough section and slide therealong to the appropriate position. The eavestrough section and hooks are then brought up to the fascia board where the mounting tabs have already been secured at the appropriate locations. The eavestrough hooks can then be secured to the fascia board 1 by sliding the eavestrough hooks onto the mounting members. Securement of two hooks will support the eavestrough section and the remaining hooks can then be secured. This provides a simple means for securing of the eavestrough section on the fascia board, which does not require tools after the mounting member has been secured.
The eavestrough hook 100 of Figures 7 and 8 is a single piece design having a thin profile back face 102.
The arm 104 is of the inverted 'T' design and the eavestrough is supported in the same manner.
A screw 110 is inserted in port 112 which has a reinforced section 114 intermediate the recessed flanged area 116 and the back wall flange 118, the web 120 and stepped flange 120. With this arrangement, the eavestrough hook is of high strength to meet the required securing loads. The port 112 is angled downwardly at about a 30°
angle to avoid pullout of screw 110. The downward extending section 122 provides a convenient thumb and finger gripping area used during securement of the hook.
Tabs 130, 132, 134 and 136, support face 138 and recess 140 are used to secure accessories, such as drip edge and leaf guard.
The design shown in Figures 1 through 6 and the design shown in Figures 7 and 8 at the inner upper region of the hook is stiff with a thin flexible grasping portion and guard therebelow.
Although various preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described herein in detail, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, that variations may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
A screw 110 is inserted in port 112 which has a reinforced section 114 intermediate the recessed flanged area 116 and the back wall flange 118, the web 120 and stepped flange 120. With this arrangement, the eavestrough hook is of high strength to meet the required securing loads. The port 112 is angled downwardly at about a 30°
angle to avoid pullout of screw 110. The downward extending section 122 provides a convenient thumb and finger gripping area used during securement of the hook.
Tabs 130, 132, 134 and 136, support face 138 and recess 140 are used to secure accessories, such as drip edge and leaf guard.
The design shown in Figures 1 through 6 and the design shown in Figures 7 and 8 at the inner upper region of the hook is stiff with a thin flexible grasping portion and guard therebelow.
Although various preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described herein in detail, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, that variations may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
Claims (9)
1. An eavestrough hook comprising a thin profile back face and an outwardly extending support arm; said support arm at a distal end thereof, having a slot arrangement for engaging and supporting an eavestrough edge; said support arm adjacent said thin profile back face including a downwardly opening slot arrangement adapted to engage and suspend beneath said arm an edge portion of an eavestrough; and wherein said support arm is of an inverted "T" section, wherein said arm merges with an upper portion of said thin profile back face and includes reinforcing flanges projecting either side of an upper edge of said support arm and stiffening said eavestrough hook and providing a high strength area adjacent said thin profile with said high strength area including a port for receiving a fastening member.
2. An eavestrough hook as claimed in claim 1 wherein a lower edge of the arm has a curved profile between said thin profile back face and said distal end.
3. An eavestrough hook as claimed in claim 1 wherein said port is angled downwardly and is positioned above said downward opening slot arrangement.
4. An eavestrough hook as claimed in claim 1 including at an upper edge of said thin profile back face a forwardly opening slot and said arm at said distal end includes a rearward opening slot whereby said slots provide a fastening arrangement for engaging and retaining a leaf guard supported by said arm between said slots.
5. An eavestrough hook as claimed in claim 1 wherein said support arm adjacent said thin profile back face includes a recessed top surface for accessing a securing port passing through said arm and said back face.
6. An eavestrough hook as claimed in claim 1 wherein said support arm includes a short horizontal flange on an upper edge of said support arm adjacent said thin profile back face and extending forwardly towards said distal end, said short horizontal flange cooperating with said support arm to provide a high strength area joining said support arm to said back face above said downwardly opening slot arrangement.
7. An eavestrough hook as claimed in claim 5 wherein a lower surface of said support arm extends inwardly and upwardly within said downwardly opening slot arrangement for engaging and supporting a rear edge of a length of eavestrough.
8. An eavestrough hook as claimed in claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 wherein said eavestrough hook is of a one piece integral construction.
9. An eavestrough hook as claimed in claim 1 wherein said support arm adjacent said thin profiled back face includes a recess cavity and said reinforcing flanges extend across said recess cavity, said reinforcing flanges being supported by a downwardly angled reinforcing section about said port that joins said reinforcing flanges and said thin profiled back face.
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