GB2276643A - Roof guttering - Google Patents
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- GB2276643A GB2276643A GB9306993A GB9306993A GB2276643A GB 2276643 A GB2276643 A GB 2276643A GB 9306993 A GB9306993 A GB 9306993A GB 9306993 A GB9306993 A GB 9306993A GB 2276643 A GB2276643 A GB 2276643A
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- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 239000004411 aluminium Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 12
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- 239000003566 sealing material Substances 0.000 claims description 4
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- 239000000565 sealant Substances 0.000 claims description 2
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- 238000012423 maintenance Methods 0.000 description 2
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- AZDRQVAHHNSJOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N alumane Chemical group [AlH3] AZDRQVAHHNSJOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 description 1
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- 229910001220 stainless steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
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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
- E04D13/0648—Gutters comprising provisions for heat insulation, e.g. an insulation layer
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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
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Abstract
A trough 10 for use as roof guttering on a building structure (not shown) comprises an inner channel portion 11 of folded aluminium sheet, and an outer support portion 12 also of folded aluminium sheet. The channel portion 11 has a shoulder 13 which extends over and rests on the support portion 12 along the extent of the trough. The two portions are held together by welding at spaced apart locations along the extent of the trough 10. A silicone sealing strip (not shown) is attached to the joint to prevent ingress of eg rainwater into cavity 15 between the channel portion 11 and the support portion 12. Drain holes 20 are provided through a lower part of the support portion 12. <IMAGE>
Description
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The present invention relates to a trough and to a method of manufacturing a trough and is concerned particularly, although not exclusively, with a trough for use as guttering on a building and with a method of manufacturing the same.
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a trough for use as a gutter element on a building structure, the trough comprising a channel portion and a support portion, wherein the channel portion is arranged in use to conduct fluid and the support portion is arranged to support the channel portion, the channel portion and the support portion together forming a substantially hollow section.
The channel portion may comprise at least one sheet of folded material, which forms a channel profile. The support portion may comprise at least one sheet of folded material which forms a support profile.
The channel portion and/or the support portion may comprise sheet metal. In a preferred arrangement, the channel portion and/or the support portion comprise sheet aluminium.
Preferably the channel portion is attached to the support portion along at least one and preferably two elongate edges of the channel portion. In a preferred arrangement the channel portion and the support portion are welded together at least one and preferably several spaced apart locations.
There may be provided sealing means between the channel portion and the support portion. Preferably the sealing means comprises a strip of sealing material which sealing material may comprise silicone.
In a preferred arrangement the trough comprises at least one connection member for use in connecting the trough to at least one other portion of trough.
The trough may be arranged in use to interface with a solid wooden portion of trough and may be provided with sealing means for sealing the trough with a wooden trough.
The sealing means may comprise a sealant such as silicone.
In a preferred arrangement there is provided a shield member comprising a channel profile arranged in use to rest in the channel portion of the trough and to protect the sealed joint between the trough and the wooden trough.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a trough for use on a building structure, the trough being of substantially hollow section.
The trough may comprise at least one sheet of folded material and may comprise a channel portion arranged in use to conduct fluid and the support portion may be arranged in use to support the channel portion.
Preferably the trough comprises sheet metal and may comprise sheet aluminium.
The trough may be according to any statement herein.
According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of constructing a trough, for use on a building structure, the method comprising forming a channel portion to conduct fluid and a support portion to support the channel portion, the method further comprising mounting the channel portion on the support portion to form a substantially hollow section.
The method may include forming the channel portion and/or the support portion from at least one sheet of material.
The method may comprise forming the channel portion and/or the support portion from a sheet of metal and preferably of aluminium.
Preferably the method comprises attaching the channel portion to the support portion by welding them together at least one location and preferably at several spaced apart locations.
The method may comprise sealably attaching the channel portion to the support portion.
The method may include manufacturing a trough according to any statement herein.
The invention also includes any combination of the features or limitations referred to herein.
The invention may be carried into practice in various ways but an embodiment will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying diagrammatic drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows in cross-sectional view a trough according to an embodiment of the present invention for use on a building structure,
Figure 2 shows a portion of the trough of Figure 1 in a side view and
Figure 3 shows connecting brackets for the trough of
Figures 1 and 2.
Referring to Figures 1 and 2 a trough 10 for use as roof guttering on a building structure (not shown) comprises an inner channel portion 11 of folded aluminium sheet, and an outer support portion 12 also of folded aluminium sheet.
The channel portion 11 has a shoulder 13 which extends over and rests on the support portion 12 along the extent of the trough. As shown in Figure 2, the two portions are held together by welding at spaced apart locations 14 along the extent of the trough 10. A silicone sealing strip (not shown) is attached to the joint to prevent ingress of eg rainwater into cavity 15 between the channel portion 11 and the support portion 12. Drain holes 20 are provided through a lower part of the support portion 12, at positions 22 (Figure 2).
Figure 2 also shows aluminium end-cap portions 16 which are welded to the hollow trough to close its ends.
Figure 3 shows a set of 4 aluminium connection brackets 17 attached to the trough. The separate sections of trough are linked together using stainless steel bolts which pass through brackets on adjacent sections of trough.
In use, the hollow-trough 10 is conventionally attached below a roof of a building (not shown). The channel portion 11 collects rainwater from the roof, which water is carried along the channel section to four pipes (not shown). Any water that seeps into the cavity 15 is discharged therefrom via the drain holes 20.
The sheet aluminium structure resists corrosion and it is believed that this substantially maintenance-free construction may last several times longer when compared with the traditional wooden troughs which are prone to rotting and which therefore require painting and other maintenance. The hollow construction is light and therefore easy to manipulate during installation of the trough as compared with the solid troughs of the prior art. Furthermore, the support portion 12 with the channel portion 11 together are strong enough to resist the force of a ladder resting against them, for example during cleaning of windows or other maintenance work being carried out on the building.
Whilst the invention has been described above in relation to an aluminium trough, it will be understood by the skilled person that other materials may be used without departing from the scope of the invention.
Claims (28)
1. A trough for use as a gutter element on a building structure, the trough comprising a channel portion and a support portion, wherein the channel portion is arranged in use to conduct fluid and the support portion is arranged to support the channel portion, the channel portion and the support portion together forming a substantially hollow section.
2. A trough according to claim 1, wherein the channel portion comprises at least one sheet of folded material, which forms a channel profile.
3. A trough according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the support portion comprises at least one sheet of folded material which forms a support profile.
4. A trough according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the channel portion comprises sheet metal.
5. A trough according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the support portion comprises sheet metal.
6. A trough according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the channel portion comprises sheet aluminium.
7. A trough according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the support portion comprises sheet aluminium.
8. A trough according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the channel portion is attached to the support portion along at least one edge of the channel portion.
9. A trough according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the channel portion and the support portion are welded together at several spaced apart locations.
10. A trough according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein there is provided sealing means between the channel portion and the support portion.
11. A trough according to claim 10 wherein the sealing means comprises a strip of sealing material which sealing material comprises silicone.
12. A trough according to any of claims 1 to 11, wherein the trough comprises at least one connection member for use in connecting the trough to at least one other portion of trough.
13. A trough according to any of claims 1 to 12, wherein the trough is arranged in use to interface with a solid wooden portion of trough and is provided with sealing means for sealing the trough with a wooden trough.
14. A trough according to claim 13, wherein the sealing means comprises a sealant such as silicone.
15. A trough according to claim 13, wherein there is provided a shield member comprising a channel profile arranged in use to rest in the channel portion of the trough and to protect the sealed joint between the trough and the wooden trough.
16. A trough substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
17. A trough for use on a building structure, the trough being of substantially hollow section.
18. A trough according to claim 17 wherein the trough comprises at least one sheet of folded material.
19. A trough according to any of claims 17 to 18 wherein the trough comprises a channel portion arranged in use to conduct fluid
20. A trough according to claim 19, wherein a support portion is arranged in use to support the channel portion.
21. A trough according to any of claims 17 to 20, wherein the trough comprises sheet metal.
22. A trough according to any of claims 17 to 21, wherein the trough comprises sheet aluminium.
23. A method of constructing a trough, for use on a building structure, the method comprising forming a channel portion to conduct fluid and a support portion to support the channel portion, the method further comprising mounting the channel portion on the support portion to form a substantially hollow section.
24. A method according to claim 23 including forming the channel portion and/or the support portion from at least one sheet of material.
25. A method according to claim 23 or 24, wherein the method comprises forming the channel portion and/or the support portion from a sheet of metal.
26. A method according to any of claims 23 to 25, wherein the method comprises attaching the channel portion to the support portion by welding them together at at least one location.
27. A method according to any of claims 23 to 26, wherein the method comprises sealably attaching the channel portion to the support portion.
28. A method of constructing a trough substantially as herein described with reference to the accompany drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB9306993A GB2276643B (en) | 1993-04-03 | 1993-04-03 | Troughs |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB9306993A GB2276643B (en) | 1993-04-03 | 1993-04-03 | Troughs |
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| GB9306993D0 GB9306993D0 (en) | 1993-05-26 |
| GB2276643A true GB2276643A (en) | 1994-10-05 |
| GB2276643B GB2276643B (en) | 1996-08-14 |
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| GB9306993A Expired - Fee Related GB2276643B (en) | 1993-04-03 | 1993-04-03 | Troughs |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2861119A1 (en) * | 2003-10-17 | 2005-04-22 | Serres Et Ferronneries D Antan | Iron work structure unit e.g. door, fabricating method for e.g. veranda, involves connecting inner and outer parts of structure unit by weld points that are spaced and dimensioned to arrange longitudinal slits between parts |
Citations (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1073533A (en) * | 1964-07-15 | 1967-06-28 | Marley Tile Co Ltd | Improvements in roof gutter mountings |
| US3795271A (en) * | 1972-12-22 | 1974-03-05 | A Adamic | Device for melting and preventing the formation of ice in the area of the edge of a roof |
| US4173101A (en) * | 1977-11-07 | 1979-11-06 | Wingerden Aart Van | Greenhouse gutter assembly |
| GB2146368A (en) * | 1983-08-22 | 1985-04-17 | Petrus Jacobus Pienaar | Gutters |
| GB2221481A (en) * | 1988-07-28 | 1990-02-07 | Clarence White | Bird protection |
| WO1990007619A1 (en) * | 1989-01-09 | 1990-07-12 | Visshill - Tech (Patents) Pty. Limited | A guttering system |
| EP0380282A1 (en) * | 1989-01-21 | 1990-08-01 | Steelpress Limited | Roof gutter |
| US5170596A (en) * | 1991-10-28 | 1992-12-15 | Elite Aluminum Corporation | Double gutter assembly |
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- 1993-04-03 GB GB9306993A patent/GB2276643B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1073533A (en) * | 1964-07-15 | 1967-06-28 | Marley Tile Co Ltd | Improvements in roof gutter mountings |
| US3795271A (en) * | 1972-12-22 | 1974-03-05 | A Adamic | Device for melting and preventing the formation of ice in the area of the edge of a roof |
| US4173101A (en) * | 1977-11-07 | 1979-11-06 | Wingerden Aart Van | Greenhouse gutter assembly |
| GB2146368A (en) * | 1983-08-22 | 1985-04-17 | Petrus Jacobus Pienaar | Gutters |
| GB2221481A (en) * | 1988-07-28 | 1990-02-07 | Clarence White | Bird protection |
| WO1990007619A1 (en) * | 1989-01-09 | 1990-07-12 | Visshill - Tech (Patents) Pty. Limited | A guttering system |
| EP0380282A1 (en) * | 1989-01-21 | 1990-08-01 | Steelpress Limited | Roof gutter |
| US5170596A (en) * | 1991-10-28 | 1992-12-15 | Elite Aluminum Corporation | Double gutter assembly |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2861119A1 (en) * | 2003-10-17 | 2005-04-22 | Serres Et Ferronneries D Antan | Iron work structure unit e.g. door, fabricating method for e.g. veranda, involves connecting inner and outer parts of structure unit by weld points that are spaced and dimensioned to arrange longitudinal slits between parts |
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| GB2276643B (en) | 1996-08-14 |
| GB9306993D0 (en) | 1993-05-26 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| 713C | Proceeding under section 13(3) of the patents act 1977 | ||
| 737J | Reference under section 37(1)/1977 withdrawn | ||
| 732E | Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977) | ||
| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
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