JPH04137128U - Eave gutter connection structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] It is easy to connect eaves and gutters using internal connectors. To improve the adhesion between the inner connecting tool and the inner surface of the eaves gutter. Prevents eaves gutters from bending inward. [Structure] A strut portion 4 is installed between both side pieces 3 of an inner connector 2 to strut it on both sides. A portion of the strut portion 4 in the longitudinal direction can be freely separated by a locking means 5. To connect the eaves gutters 1 with the inner connecting tool 2, release the locking by the locking means 5, separate a part of the strut part 4, and shorten the upper part of the inner connecting tool 2 to connect both eaves gutters 1. Insert the inner connector 2 so that it slides into the end of the eave gutter 1 and spans the end of both eaves gutters 1. Thereafter, it is locked by the locking means 5 and the both side pieces 3 of the inner connector 2 are pressed outward by the tension portions 4 to bring the inner connector 2 into close contact with the inner surfaces of both eaves gutters 1.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a technology for connecting eaves gutters to each other.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Traditionally, the ends of eaves gutters were placed opposite each other, and the inside of the eaves gutters were It is common practice to connect eaves gutters to each other by fitting an inner connector shaped to fit the surface. There is. As shown in FIG. 12, this conventional inner connector 2 has a A strut portion 4 is integrally installed on both side pieces 3 in between, and this strut portion 4 By providing a It improves the adhesion between the side connector 2 and the inner surface of the eaves gutter 1, and also prevents the eaves gutter 1 from bending inward. I'm trying to stop it.

0003 When installing, make sure to cover the ends of both eaves gutters 1 from above and inward. Connect by fitting the connector 2, or connect the inside of the end of one eaves gutter 1 in advance. After completely fitting the inner connector 2 into the The connection is made by fitting it into the end of the eaves gutter 1 on the other side.

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, as mentioned above, when the tension part 4 is placed between the upper parts of both sides 3 of the inner connector 2, For those installed on the body, if it is fitted from above during construction, the inner connector The space between the upper parts of the parts 2 and 2 is stretched by the tension part 4 so that it does not bend inward and deform. The fitting work is difficult, and when fitting by sliding, the inner connection Since the side pieces 3 of the tool 2 are pressed by the side pieces 6 of the eaves gutter 1, it is difficult to slide. There is a problem of poor workability.

[0005] The present invention was devised in view of the problems of the conventional examples mentioned above, and its purpose is The advantage is that it is easy to connect eaves gutters using the inner connector, and the inner connector and eaves gutter are Improves adhesion to the inner surface of the gutter and prevents the eaves gutter from bending inward. To provide eave gutter connection structure.

[0006]

[Means to solve the problem]

The eaves gutter connection structure of the present invention has the ends of the eaves gutter 1 facing each other, and the ends of the adjacent eaves gutter 1 Connect the eaves gutter 1 by fitting an inner connector 2 shaped to follow the inner surface of the eaves gutter 1. It is installed between the pieces 3 on both sides of the inner connector 2 and stretched on both sides. A tension part 4 is provided, and a part of the tension part 4 in the longitudinal direction is provided with a locking means 5. By configuring it in this way, the above-mentioned conventional The problem of the example is solved and the purpose of the present invention is achieved.

[0007]

[Effect]

A strut portion 4 is installed between both side pieces 3 of the inner connector 2 to strut it on both sides. At the same time, a part of the tension part 4 in the longitudinal direction can be freely separated by a locking means 5. With this configuration, the locking means 5 is used to connect the eaves gutters 1 with the inner connector 2. With the lock released and a part of the tension part 4 separated, the space between the upper parts of the inner connector 2 is shortened. Fit it into the end of both eaves gutters 1, or slide it inside the ends of both eaves gutters 1. Fit the inner connector 2 so that it spans the length, and then return the inner connector 2 that was shortened In this state, it is locked by the locking means 5 and the inner contact is made by the tension part 4. Push both side pieces 3 of the fitting 2 outward to attach the inner fitting 2 to both eaves gutters 1. It is made to adhere to the inner surface. Then, at the eaves gutter 1 connection part, the end of the eaves gutter 1 The inner connector 2 having the tension part 4 prevents the inner connector from being bent and deformed inward. It is.

[0008]

【Example】

The present invention will be described in detail below based on embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. Shown in Figures 1 to 4 In the embodiment, the eaves gutter 1 has an upper end portion of one side piece 6 with an inclined piece 7 directed diagonally inward and upward. It has a continuous shape. The inner connector 2 is made of synthetic resin, metal, etc. It has elasticity, has a shape that follows the inner surface of the eave gutter 1, and has one side piece 3. A slanted piece 8 extends diagonally inward and upward from the upper end. Both sides of inner connector 2 A brace part 4 is installed between the upper parts of the parts 3. This tension portion 4 is located at one end in the longitudinal direction. The parts are separable by locking means 5. In this example, as shown in FIG. A horizontal piece 9 is integrally projected from the upper part of both side pieces 3, and a strut portion is formed by both side pieces 9. 4, a locking protrusion 10 is provided protrudingly on the upper surface of the tip of one horizontal piece 9, and the other A locking groove 11 is formed at the tip of the horizontal piece 9, and the locking protrusion 10 can be freely locked in the locking groove 11. The locking projection 10 and the locking groove 11 constitute a locking means 5. So Then, with the locking protrusion 10 locked in the locking groove 11, the strut consisting of both horizontal pieces 9 is The portion 4 holds both side pieces 3 in a stretched state to prevent both side pieces 3 from bending inward. On the other hand, when the locking protrusion 10 is removed from the locking groove 11, the tension portion 4 A part of the is separated, and the pieces 3 on both sides can now bend inward. ing.

[0009] Therefore, in order to connect the eaves gutters 1 to each other, for example, it is necessary to completely connect the end of one of the eaves gutters 1. With the inner connector 2 inserted (in this case, the inner connector 2 is the locking means 5) A state in which the protrusion 10 is removed from the locking groove 11 and both pieces 3 are contracted so that they approach each other. (Insert the end of the eaves gutter 1 into the interior from the end of the eaves gutter 1), and then fit the end of the adjacent eaves gutter 1 to the end of the eaves gutter 1. In this state, insert the inner connector 2 so that the pieces 3 on both sides approach each other as shown in Figure 3. Slide it in the retracted state and insert approximately half of the inner connector 2 into the end of the other eave gutter 1. Then, by locking the locking protrusion 10 in the locking groove 11, the tension part 4 is secured. Push both sides 3 of the inner connector 2 toward both sides, and then Press them toward the side pieces 6 of both eaves gutters 1, and press the inner connectors 2 on both sides as shown in FIG. It is connected in close contact with the inner surface of the eaves gutter 1. Here, in advance, install Ryoken Gutter 1. After constructing so that the ends face each other, install the eaves gutter 1 from above between the ends of both eaves gutter 1. Insert the inner connector 2 in a contracted state so that it spans the inside of the end, and after fitting, By locking the locking protrusion 10 in the locking groove 11, the inner connector 2 is secured by the tension portion 4. Push both side pieces 3 to both sides, and attach both side pieces 3 to the side pieces of both eaves gutters 1 respectively. part 6 so that the inner connector 2 is brought into close contact with the inner surface of both eaves gutters 1 and connected. It is also possible to do so.

0010 A further embodiment of the inner connector 2 is shown in FIG. In this example, one The one horizontal piece 9 is rotatably attached to the one side piece 3 via a hinge part 12, By rotating the rotatable side piece 9 via the hinge part 12, the locking protrusion is 10 is locked in the locking groove 11 and unlocked. Further, FIG. 6 shows still another embodiment of the inner connector 2. As shown in FIG. In this example In this case, a short horizontal piece 9 is provided protruding from both side pieces 3, and an intermediate piece 13 is arranged between both horizontal pieces 9, Either a locking protrusion 10 or a locking groove 11 is provided on both sides of the intermediate piece 13, and the end of the horizontal piece 9 is Either the locking groove 11 or the locking protrusion 10 is provided at the end, and the locking protrusion 10 and the locking groove 11 Both horizontal pieces 9 and the intermediate piece 13 are connected by being engaged with them. This fruit In the embodiment, the strut portion 4 is constituted by both horizontal pieces 9 and an intermediate piece 13.

[0011] 7 and 8 show still another embodiment of the inner connector 2. In FIG. In this example In this case, the cutting direction of the locking groove 11 is parallel to the axial direction of the eaves gutter 1. By doing as follows, both side pieces 3 can be moved inside with the locking protrusion 10 locked in the locking groove 11. It not only prevents it from shrinking to the sides, but also prevents it from expanding outwards. . In Fig. 7, 22 is an outer connecting tool to be fitted over the outer surface of the end of both eaves gutters 1. be.

0012 9 and 10 show still another embodiment of the present invention, in which In this example, the decoration 14 is integrally protruded from the gutter 1, and the eave gutter 1 with this decoration is connected to each other. be. In FIGS. 9 and 10, reference numeral 15 denotes an inner decoration connector, and the adjacent decorations 14 Along the inner surface side of The upper end portion is locked to a locking ear portion 21 of the decoration 14. Also, 22 is an external connector. It is fitted into the gutter portion of the adjacent eave gutter 1. Also, 17 is the outer decoration connection The outer decoration connecting tool 17 locks the lower end along the outer surface side of the adjacent decorations 14. It is locked in the recess 18, and its upper end is locked in the locking ear 21 of the ornament 14. Also, figure The middle 19 is a roof like a folded plate roof, and 20 is a hanging device for hanging the eaves gutter 1, which is the roof. It is fixed at 19.

[0013] Moreover, FIG. 11 is an example of a portion where the eaves gutter 1 is connected at an angle in the above modification. is shown.

[0014]

[Effect of the idea]

In this invention, as described above, the ends of the eaves gutters are made to face each other, and the adjacent eaves gutters are Connect the eaves gutter by fitting an inner connector shaped to follow the inner surface of the eaves gutter inside the end. The inner connector has a protrusion installed between both sides of the inner connector to tension it on both sides. In addition to providing a tension section, a portion of the tension section in the longitudinal direction can be freely separated by a locking means. Therefore, in order to connect eaves gutters with the inner connecting tool, the locking by the locking means must be released. Then, with a part of the strut part separated, shorten the space between the tops of the inner connectors and connect the ends of both eaves gutters. Insert or slide it into the inside part so that it spans the ends of both eaves gutters. Insert the connector, then return the compressed inner connector to its original state. The connector is locked by the locking means, and both sides of the inner connector are pressed outward by the tension part. This is a device that allows the inner connector to be tightly attached to the inner surface of both eaves gutters by tensioning it so that the Therefore, the ends of both eaves gutters can be connected watertightly, and the eaves gutter connecting part An inner connector with a tension part that prevents the end of the eaves gutter from deflecting inward during minutes. This can be prevented by

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the same as above.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the inner connector same as the above in a contracted state.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the inner connector same as the above.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the inner connector used in the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of still another embodiment of the inner connector same as the above.

FIG. 7 is an exploded sectional view of still another embodiment of the same.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the locking means same as above.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view of still another embodiment of the same.

FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the same as above.

FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of still another embodiment of the same.

FIG. 12 is a sectional view of a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Eaves gutter 2 Inside connector 3 side piece 4 Tension part 5 Locking means

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] [Claim 1] A device for connecting eaves gutters by making the ends of the eaves gutters face each other and fitting an inner connecting tool shaped along the inner surface of the eaves gutters into the ends of adjacent eaves gutters, the inner connecting tool An eaves gutter connection structure comprising a strut section installed between both sides of the bridge for tensioning on both sides, and a portion of the strut section in the longitudinal direction being freely separable by a locking means.