JP2002364134A - Eave gutter connection structure - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a connection structure for an eaves gutter having a good appearance in which a surface layer portion of a decorative plate joint is narrow and a connection portion is not noticeable, a joint of the decorative plate can be easily connected. . SOLUTION: An eaves gutter 1 includes an eaves gutter main body 2, 2 having a substantially U-shaped cross section, and a decorative plate 10, which is fixed to the outdoor side of the eaves gutter main body.
The decorative plate 10 includes a convex portion 11 as a decorative layer surface portion and a concave portion 12 as a step portion, and a decorative plate joint 15 for connecting the decorative plate is a joint surface layer portion corresponding to the convex portion 11. It has a convex portion 16 and a concave portion 17 as a wide step portion corresponding to the concave portion 12.
Are overlapped and connected by the connecting tool 19. Decorative plate joint 35
Is provided with an upper wide portion 38 corresponding to the upper end of the decorative board 30, and the upper wide portion and the upper end of the decorative board are overlapped and connected.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a connection structure for an eaves gutter, and more particularly, to a connection for an eaves gutter having a gutter main body for draining rainwater and a decorative plate fixed to an outdoor side of the eaves main body. Regarding the structure.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a connection structure of this type of eaves gutter, there is a connection structure of an eaves gutter and a connection method thereof described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 5-71199. The technology described in this publication is
The eaves gutter is divided into an eaves gutter main body having a substantially U-shaped cross section and a decoration part which is set up and mounted on the outdoor side of the eaves gutter main body. The decorative portions are connected to each other by a decorative portion connecting tool. This makes it possible to easily connect the eaves gutter in high places without the decorative plate blocking the connection of the eaves gutter body, and to improve workability while ensuring watertightness. It is.

[0003]

In the eaves gutter connection structure described above, the connection of the eaves gutter main body and the connection of the decoration plate are performed separately. If the length is not adjusted correctly, the position of the joint on the eaves gutter body and
The position of the joint of the decorative plate part is different, which is not desirable in appearance,
There was a problem that the appearance was bad. Also, the distance between the two eaves gutter main bodies to be connected and the two
If the interval between the two decorative plate portions is different, a wide joint is required to absorb the variation in the interval, and there is a problem that the appearance of the joint portion between the eaves gutter main body portion and the decorative plate portion is deteriorated.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a good appearance because the position of the joint of the eaves gutter main body coincides with the position of the joint of the decorative plate. The surface layer of the decorative panel joint is narrow and the connecting part is inconspicuous, the connection of the decorative panel joint can be easily performed, and the joints of the eave gutter main body and the decorative panel joint are both narrow and the appearance is narrow. An object of the present invention is to provide an eaves gutter connection structure that can be favorably performed.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object,
The connection structure for an eaves gutter according to the present invention is composed of an eaves gutter main body having a substantially U-shaped cross section and a decorative plate fixed to the outdoor side of the eaves gutter main body, and the decorative plate is a decorative plate surface layer portion and a step portion. The decorative panel joint for connecting the decorative panel has a joint surface layer portion covering the outer periphery of the decorative panel surface layer portion, and a wide step portion having a wide width in the horizontal direction in contact with the step portion. It is characterized in that it is connected to the step portion of the plate so as to overlap. The joint surface layer preferably has a narrow horizontal width.

In a preferred specific embodiment of the eaves gutter connection structure according to the present invention, the decorative plate has a cross-sectional shape in which a plurality of concave portions and convex portions are continuous, and the convex portion is a decorative plate surface layer portion. The concave portion is formed by a step surface parallel to the surface layer portion of the decorative board at the step portion, and the decorative panel joint is characterized in that the convex portion serving as the joint surface portion and the concave portion serving as the wide step portion are continuous. Further, as another preferred specific embodiment of the connection structure of the eaves gutter according to the present invention, the decorative panel joint has an upper wide portion corresponding to an upper end of the decorative plate, and the upper wide portion and the decorative plate are connected to each other. It is characterized in that it is connected to the upper end.

[0007] In the eaves gutter connection structure of the present invention configured as described above, since the steps of the decorative panel are connected to each other by the wide steps of the decorative panel joint, the connection can be easily performed, and the connection is inconspicuous. Appearance can be improved. Further, even if the surface layer portion of the joint is narrow, it can be combined with the joint of the eave gutter main body at the wide step portion, and the joint of the eave gutter main body and the joint of the decorative plate match, so that the appearance is orderly and the appearance is improved. Further, since the decorative plate joint and the decorative plate are connected by the plurality of wide step portions and the upper wide portion, an effect of stabilizing the connection is achieved.

[0008]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a connecting structure for an eaves gutter according to the present invention. FIG.
3 is a front view of the connected state of the eaves gutter connection structure according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the separated state of FIG. 1, FIG.
Is a schematic perspective view of the separated state of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the state where the eaves gutter of FIG. 1 is attached to the eaves tip. 1 to 4, an eaves gutter 1 includes eaves gutter main bodies 2 and 2 having a substantially U-shaped cross section.
The eaves gutter main bodies 2 are fixed to the eaves of the roof by eaves gutter supports 20. Further, the decorative plates 10, 10 are supported at the upper part by a receiving part 21 projecting upward from the eaves gutter support 20, and the lower part is fixed between the receiving part 21 and the upper end of the eaves gutter main body. . The receiving portion 21 is projected from the eave gutter support 20 by welding, but the lower end of the receiving portion may be bent into an L-shape and fixed by screwing. The decorative plates 10, 10 and the receiving portion 21 are supported by appropriate means such as screwing and riveting.

The eaves gutter main bodies 2, 2 are made of, for example, extruded synthetic resin and are composed of a bottom wall 3, a front wall 4, and a rear wall 5, and a front ear 6 and a rear wall 5 above the front wall 4. It is supported by the eaves gutter support 20 by the upper rear ear 7. The eaves gutter main bodies 2 are connected in the longitudinal direction by eaves gutter joints 8. That is, both ends of the eaves gutters 2 to be connected are inserted into the grooves 8a of the eaves gutter joint 8, and are fixed with an adhesive or a solvent. Eave gutter body 2, 2
Is preferably different from the position of the eaves gutter support 20 that supports the eaves gutter 2. The horizontal width of the eaves gutter joint 8 is set to W1 (see FIG. 2).

In the present embodiment, the decorative plate 10 is formed by bending a metal plate material, and a plurality of convex portions 11 and concave portions 12 have a continuous cross-sectional shape, and the convex portions 11 are conspicuous in the surface layer portion of the decorative plate. The concave portion 12 is a step portion formed by a step surface from the surface layer portion of the decorative plate, and the concave portion 12 is a portion which is hidden by the convex portion 11 and is inconspicuous. The decorative board 10 is 3 in this example.
One convex part 11 and two concave parts 12 and a lower part 13 at the lower end
And The decorative plate 10 is also called a blindfold, and covers the tip of the eaves, and covers the eaves gutter support 20, a screw for fixing the eaves support 20, and the like, and finishes it with good appearance.

The decorative plate joint 15 has a cross section similar to that of the decorative plate 10, in which three convex portions 16 and two concave portions 17 are continuous, and a hanging portion 18 is formed at a lower end. And
The convex portion 16 is a conspicuous portion, and is a joint surface layer portion formed in a narrow portion having a small width in the horizontal direction, and its width is set to W1. Further, the concave portion 17 is formed as a step surface from the convex portion 16 and is an inconspicuous portion behind the convex portion 16, and the step surface portion protrudes left and right to form a wide portion having a wide width in the horizontal direction. The width of the step is set to W2.
Connection holes 17a are formed in left and right ends of the concave portion 17 which is a wide step portion.
Are formed. Into this connection hole, a connecting tool 19 such as a set screw, a rivet, a tapping screw, a speed nut, or the like is inserted, and the decorative plates 10, 10 and the decorative plate joint 15 are overlapped and connected by these. A long hole 12a into which the tip of the connection tool 19 is inserted is formed in the concave portion 12 of the decorative plate 10 corresponding to the connection hole 17a.

The decorative plates 10, 10 and the decorative plate joint 1
5 shows an example in which a metal plate material is formed by bending, but a decorative plate is formed by extruding a synthetic resin, a decorative plate joint is formed by injection molding with a similar synthetic resin, and a step portion of the decorative plate is formed. And the wide step portion of the decorative plate joint may be brought into contact with each other and bonded using an adhesive or a solvent. In the case of such a configuration, the connection hole and the connection tool are not required. Further, the decorative plate may be formed by extruding a metal such as aluminum.

The operation of connecting the eaves gutter 1 in the eaves gutter connection structure of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described below. The eaves gutter bodies 2 and 2 are connected in the longitudinal direction by an eaves gutter joint 8 and fixed to the eaves tip by an eaves gutter support 20. The eaves gutter joint 8 has a narrow horizontal width W1 when viewed from the front. The decorative plates 10, 10 are supported by receiving portions 21 projecting from the eaves gutter support 20, and are connected in the longitudinal direction by decorative plate joints 15. In the decorative plate joint 15, the width of the convex portion 16 which is the joint surface layer portion is small, and the width W2 of the step surface of the concave portion 17 which is the wide step portion is large, forming a wide portion. Then, a connector 19 such as a set screw is inserted into a connection hole 17a formed in the wide concave portion 17 of the decorative plate joint 15, and a nut is screwed through the long hole 12a to connect the decorative plates 10 and 10 to both sides. I do.

The joint surface layer of the decorative plate joint 15 is formed with a continuous narrow convex portion 16 and is set to the same width as the width of the eave gutter joint 8. Decorative panel joint 1 configured in this way
As shown in FIG. 5, reference numeral 5 denotes a connection position between the eaves gutter main bodies 2 and 2, as shown in FIG. Therefore, even if the connection distance d2 between the decorative plates 10, 10 is somewhat wide, since the decorative plate joint 15 is formed in a wide portion where the width of the concave portion 17 is large, it is possible to move the decorative plate joint 15 along the longitudinal direction. , Eaves gutter main body 2, 2 connection place and decorative board 10,
10 connection locations, and both joints 8,
The 15 positions are aligned to improve the appearance. In addition, since the concave portion 17 which is a wide step portion of the decorative plate joint 15 is formed to be wide, it is easy to insert the connecting tool 19 and the connection can be easily carried out. I do. In particular, when the convex portion 16 and the concave portion 17 have a continuous shape,
Since the connection tool 19 can be fixed at a plurality of locations, the connection is secure and stable.

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing another embodiment of the decorative panel joint used for the connection structure of the eaves gutter according to the present invention. This embodiment is characterized in that the shape of the decorative panel is different from that of the above-described embodiment, and that the decorative panel joint has an upper wide portion at the upper side. Other substantially equivalent components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description is omitted.

In FIG. 6, the decorative plate 30 has one concave portion 31 as a step portion and a decorative decorative plate surface portion 32 above the concave portion, and a folded portion 33 is formed on an upper portion of the decorative plate surface portion 32. ing. The decorative plate joint 35 connecting the decorative plates 30 and 30 has a joint surface portion 36 that similarly covers the decorative plate surface portion 32 and a wide step portion 37 that contacts the concave portion 31.
The upper part is a folded upper wide part 38. Connection holes 39, 39 are formed at the left and right ends of the wide step portion 37 and at the ends of the upper wide portion 38 projecting left and right from the joint surface layer portion 36. Long holes 34, 34 extending in the horizontal direction communicating with the connection holes 39 are formed at the upper end of the decorative plate surface portion 32.

In this embodiment, the eaves gutter main bodies 2, 2
Are connected in the longitudinal direction by eave gutter joints 8 similarly to the above-described embodiment, and the decorative boards 30, 30 are connected in the longitudinal direction by decorative board joints 35. That is, the wide step portion 37 and the joint surface portion 36 of the decorative plate joint 35 are overlapped with the concave portions 31 and 31 and the decorative plate surface portions 32 and 32 of the decorative plates 30 and 30, and the folded portions 33 and 33 are connected to the upper wide portion 38. Cover with. Then, at a portion where the decorative board 30 and the decorative board joint 35 overlap each other, the connecting tool 19 is inserted into the connection hole 39, and the two decorative boards 30, 30 are inserted.
Are connected in the longitudinal direction by a decorative plate joint 35.

In this case as well, the portion to be connected by the connecting member 19 is easily connected because it is formed by the wide step portion 37 and the upper wide portion 38, and the wide step portion 37, which is the connecting portion, has a step, so that it stands out from the surface. Also, the upper wide portion 38 is not conspicuous above. Further, similarly to the decorative plate joint 15, the decorative plate joint 35 can be matched with the joint 8 of the eave gutter main body,
The appearance is improved because both the joints 8 and 35 are aligned. When the decorative plates 30, 30 are connected by the upper wide portion 38 of the decorative plate joint 35, the connections can be stably connected in a well-balanced manner without being noticeable from the surface. Although the upper wide portion 38 is provided so as to straddle the upper end portion of the decorative plate surface portion 32 and the folded portion 33, only the portion on the back side of the folded decorative plate surface layer portion may be the upper wide portion.

Next, still another embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view showing another embodiment of the decorative panel joint used for the connection structure of the eaves gutter according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the decorative boards are connected at a right angle while the decorative boards are connected continuously in the longitudinal direction in the two embodiments described above. In this case, the eaves gutter main body (not shown) is also connected at a right angle along the decorative plate.

In FIG. 7, the decorative panel joint 40 has the same cross-sectional shape as the decorative panel joint 35 of FIG. 6, and has one stepped portion 41, 41, which is located outside of the stepped portion and is curved upward. And veneer surface layers 42, 42. The other decorative board surface layer 42 and the step 41 intersect at right angles with one decorative board surface 42 and the step 41. Also in this example, the step portion 41 is provided with the decorative plate surface layer portion 4.
2, a wide step portion 41 protruding left and right is provided, and an upper wide portion 43 is protruded corresponding to an upper portion of the decorative sheet surface layer portion. Connection holes 44 are formed at the left and right ends of the wide step portion 41 and the upper wide portion 43, and the connecting tool 1 is inserted into these connection holes.
9 is inserted and a decorative board is connected.

In this case as well, the portion to be connected by the connector 19 is formed by the wide step portion 41 and the upper wide portion 43, so that the connection is easy, and since the connection portion has a step, it is not noticeable from the surface. Further, the decorative plate joint 40 can be fitted to a not-shown right-angle joint of the eaves gutter main body 2, 2, and both joints are aligned to improve the appearance. When the decorative panel is connected by the upper wide portion 43 of the decorative panel joint 40, the connection can be stably connected in a well-balanced manner without being noticeable from the surface. Also in this example, the upper wide portion 43 is provided so as to straddle the upper end portion of the decorative plate surface layer portion 42 and the folded portion. However, only the portion on the back side of the folded decorative sheet surface layer portion may be the upper wide portion.

In the above embodiment, the eaves gutter main body has a substantially U-shape. However, the eaves gutter main body has a substantially U-shape having an upper opening, and a bottom wall, a front wall, and a rear wall. Needless to say, it also includes an eaves gutter having some irregularities and a decorative eaves. In addition, the eaves gutter body and the joint for connecting the eaves gutter have been described as being formed of a synthetic resin. However, the eaves gutter body may be formed of a metal plate and connected by soldering or the like. The plate joints can be aligned, the appearance can be improved, the connection can be easily made with a wide connection part, and the connection part is inconspicuous.

[0023]

As can be understood from the above description, the connection structure of the eaves gutter of the present invention has a joint position for connecting the eaves gutter body and a joint position of the decorative plate located on the upper part of the eaves gutter body. Consistently, it looks better. Further, the joint of the decorative plate can be connected at a wide step portion having a large width, so that the connection can be easily performed and the connection portion can be made inconspicuous to improve the appearance. Furthermore, the connection of the joint part of the decorative board is stabilized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a connected state showing an embodiment of a connection structure for an eaves gutter according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the separated state of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the separated state of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a state in which the eaves gutter of FIG. 1 is attached to an eaves tip.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing an operation state.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the connection structure of the eaves gutter in a separated state.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a decorative plate joint.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 eave gutter, 2 eave gutter main body, 8 eave gutter joint, 10 decorative board, 11 convex part (surface part of decorative panel), 12 concave part (step part), 15 decorative panel joint, 16 convex part (joint surface part), 17 Concave part (wide step part), 30 decorative board, 31 concave part (step part), 32 decorative panel surface layer part, 33 folded part, 35 decorative panel joint, 36 joint surface layer part, 37 wide step part, 38 upper wide part, 40 makeup Plate joint, 41 wide stepped part, 42 decorative board surface layer, 43 upper wide part

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A connection structure for an eaves gutter having a substantially U-shaped cross-section and a decorative plate fixed to an outdoor side of the eaves gutter main body, wherein the decorative plate includes a decorative plate. A decorative plate joint comprising a plate surface portion and a step portion, and connecting the decorative plate, a joint surface portion covering an outer periphery of the decorative plate surface portion, and a wide step portion having a large width in a horizontal direction in contact with the step portion. And connecting the superficial gutter to the eaves gutter, wherein the wide gutter and the decorative plate are overlapped. 2. The decorative board has a cross section in which a plurality of concave portions and convex portions are continuous, a convex portion is the surface layer portion of the decorative plate, a concave portion is the step portion, and the decorative plate joint is 2. The eaves gutter connection structure according to claim 1, wherein a convex portion serving as the joint surface layer portion and a concave portion serving as the wide step portion are continuous. 3. The decorative plate joint has an upper wide portion corresponding to an upper end of the decorative plate, and connects the upper wide portion to an upper end of the decorative plate. The connection structure of the eaves gutter according to 1 or 2.