JPH10131427A - Coupling device of eaves gutter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To absorb the telescopic motion of each eaves gutter body in an easy manner by installing each stop plate in an end of each of these eaves gutter bodies, and connecting these eaves gutter bodies to each other so as to have the stop plates opposed to each other by an outer coupling being installed along an outer boundary of the eaves gutter body. SOLUTION: Two stop plates 2 are integrally installed in ends of two eaves gutter bodies 3. Next, these ends of both the bodies 3 are connected to each other so as to have the stop plates 2 opposed to each other by an external coupling 1 being installed along a peripheral surface of each eaves gutter body 3. Accordingly, the connected ends are set up so as to catch water toward a desired downspout. Moreover, such a telescopic motion absorbing member as a cover body for an expansion coupling, absorbing any telescopic motion of the eaves gutter body 3 due to heat, will fall into disuse.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a joint device for an eaves gutter, and more particularly to a joint device for an eaves gutter useful for connecting eaves gutters.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Among conventional eaves gutter coupling devices, an eaves gutter main body attached to an eaves is designed to absorb expansion and contraction due to heat. In addition, a cover for an expansion joint that absorbs expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body was attached separately from the outer joint provided in the eaves gutter.

A stop is attached to each end of the eaves gutter main body to which the cover body for the expansion joint is attached, and the cover body for the expansion joint is formed in a bellows shape. It was something that had been devised.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional eaves gutter coupling device, as described above,
In addition to joint members such as outer joints used to connect the end of the eaves gutter body to the end seam, expansion and contraction absorbing members called expansion joint covers that absorb expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body due to heat are provided. This is necessary, and there is a problem in that the number of members increases.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to easily expand and contract the eaves gutter body without using a separate member for absorbing the expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body due to heat. It is an object of the present invention to provide a joint device for an eaves gutter capable of absorbing air.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a joint device for a gutter gutter, comprising a gutter main body (3), and a stop plate (2) at an end of the gutter main body (3). Are integrally formed, and the end portions of the eaves gutter body (3) are arranged such that the stop plates (2) face each other with an outer joint (1) extending along the outer periphery of the eaves gutter body (3). It is characterized by connecting each other.

A joint device for an eaves gutter according to a second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the stop plate (2) is provided slightly inside the end of the eaves gutter body (3). .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a joint device for an eaves gutter having a rear ear (8) on a rear side of the eaves gutter body (3).
A rear ear cover (13) is provided on the outer joint (1) so as to cover the outer surface of the rear ear (8), and a notch (30) is formed in the middle of the rear ear cover (13). 10) is provided.

A joint device for an eaves gutter according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that a concave portion (4) is provided along the longitudinal direction in the middle of the eaves gutter body (3) at the front side.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a joint device for an eaves gutter according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a joint device for an eaves gutter according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the eaves gutter coupling device shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the use of the eaves gutter joint device of the present invention.

The eaves gutter joint device of the present invention is, for example, shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the eaves gutter body (3)
May be attached, or the eaves gutter body (3) may be attached around a part of the building (15), and the point is not particularly limited.

The eaves gutter joint device of the present invention has an eaves gutter main body (3) as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, and a stop plate (2) is integrated with an end of the eaves gutter main body (3). The end portions of the main body (3) of the main body (3) are arranged so that the stop plates (2) face each other at an outer joint (1) along the outer periphery of the main body (3). They are connected.

As a material of the eaves gutter main body (3), for example, a hard vinyl chloride resin or the like is used, which is extruded integrally, and is formed by bending into a desired shape. The size and the like of the eaves gutter body (3) can be freely set according to a desired purpose, and are not particularly limited.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the shape of the eaves gutter main body (3) is, for example, a rear plate (5), a front plate (7) opposed to the rear plate (5), and a front plate. It may be constituted by a bottom plate (6) connecting the face plate (7) and the rear plate (5) in series, or may be a round shape, that is, a so-called round gutter. Not something.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the stop plate (2) is integrally provided at the end of the eaves gutter main body (3). This stop plate (2) is integral with the eaves gutter body (3) in appearance as shown in the figure, but the eaves gutter body (3) and the stop plate (2) are separate bodies. This is not particularly limited as long as it is integrally provided at the end of the eaves gutter body (3).

As shown in FIG. 4, the stop plate (2)
Is appropriately provided when the eaves gutter body (3) is attached around the building (15). For example, water such as rainwater flowing through a certain eaves gutter body (3) is supplied to a desired downspout (1).
When it is desired to pour in 4), the stop plate (2) can be set by arranging it as shown.

The outer joint (1) extends along the outer periphery of the eaves gutter main body (3) as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the outer joint (1) connects the ends of the eaves gutter body (3) such that the stop plates (2) face each other. It is. As the material of the outer joint (1), for example, as in the case of the eaves gutter main body (3), a hard vinyl chloride resin or the like is used, and may be molded, or may be made of metal such as aluminum. It may be. The size and the like of the outer joint (1) are freely set according to the eaves gutter main body (3) and are not particularly limited.

The outer joint (1) is attached so as to straddle the ends of the main body of the eaves gutter (3) by, for example, applying an adhesive to the inside at the original seam portion without a break. It is something that can be done. Then, the outer joint (1) is brought from the outside of the eaves gutter body (3), and the outer joint (1) is fitted to the center of the connection portion between the eaves gutter bodies (3).

On the other hand, when the outer joint (1) is used at the joint of the telescopic part, one of the left and right eave gutter bodies (3) attached to the outer joint (1) is used. The adhesive is applied to the inside of the eaves gutter body (3) only at the side of the eaves gutter body (3) by simply inserting and inserting the other eaves gutter body (3) into the outer joint (1). It is attached so as to straddle each other.

Since the eaves gutter body (3) is a seam of a portion that expands and contracts due to heat, a gap is provided between the ends of the eaves gutter body (3) as necessary when the eaves gutter body (3) is attached. Needless to say.

An inner joint may be provided along the inner periphery of the joint connecting the ends of the eaves gutter body (3). When such an inner joint is used, its material is, for example, a gutter main body (3).
As in the case of the outer joint (1), a hard vinyl chloride resin or the like is used, and it may be molded or may be made of metal such as aluminum. When the inner joint is used, its size and the like are freely set according to the eaves gutter main body (3) and are not particularly limited.

According to the present invention having such a configuration, water is collected toward a desired downspout by a stop plate (2) provided integrally with an end of the eaves gutter body (3). By connecting the ends of the eaves gutter body (3) with an outer joint (1) along the outer periphery of the eaves gutter body (3), the eaves gutter body ( The outer joint (1) used to connect the end portions of (3) to the seams of the end portions, such as a cover for an expansion joint, which absorbs expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body (3) due to heat. No member is required, and the number of members can be reduced.

That is, according to the present invention, the outer joint (1) is used not only as a simple joint member but also as a member for absorbing and contracting the expansion and contraction without separately using a member for absorbing the expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body (3) due to heat. The expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body (3) can be easily absorbed.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, if the stop plate (2) is provided slightly inward from the end of the eaves gutter body (3), the eaves gutter body ( Even in the case of having ears before and after 3), since the stop plate (2) is slightly inward from the end of the eaves gutter body (3), the stop plate (2) is obstructed. Since the outer joint (1) can be easily attached without becoming, the eaves gutter body can be more reliably and easily made without separately using a member that absorbs expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body (3) due to heat. (3) The expansion and contraction can be absorbed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a rear ear portion (8) is provided on the rear side of the eaves gutter main body (3), and the rear ear portion (8) is covered so as to cover an outer surface of the rear ear portion (8). If the outer joint (1) is provided with a rear ear cover (13) and further provided with a notch (10) in the middle of the rear ear cover (13), the outer joint (1) The rear ear cover (13) can easily cover the outer surface of the eaves gutter body (3),
When the stop plate (2) is located at a portion of the notch (10) in the middle of the rear ear cover (13), the stop plate (2) does not interfere. The outer joint (1) can be easily attached. That is, the outer joint (1) can be securely attached, and a member that absorbs the expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body (3) due to heat can be used more securely and without using a separate member.
The expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body (3) can be easily absorbed.

As in the case of the rear ear (8), as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a front ear (9) may be provided on the front side of the eaves gutter main body (3). . in this case,
A front ear cover (12) may be provided on the outer joint (1) so as to cover the outer surface of the front ear (9) as shown.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front ear 9 and the rear ear 8 may have a cavity at the center to reduce the weight. Things. In particular, if the upper and lower wall thicknesses of this cavity are equal,
During transportation or storage, where concentrated stress is likely to be applied, uniform stress is applied above and below the cavity, so that cracking and deformation hardly occur.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, if a recess (4) is provided along the longitudinal direction in the middle of the eaves gutter body (3) at the front side, the inside of the recess (4) Water such as rainwater running down the front of the eaves gutter body (3) can be made to flow to prevent water such as rainwater from falling from the eaves gutter body (3) under the eaves, and the outer joint (1) can also be used. By providing a concave portion having the same shape as the concave portion (4) of the eave gutter body (3),
The fitting in the concave portion (4) makes it possible to more securely insert and join the eaves gutter body (3) and the outer joint (1).

As the concave portion having the same shape as the concave portion (4) of the eave gutter main body (3), for example, an outer joint concave portion (11) as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be formed.

According to the eaves gutter joint device of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, there is an eaves gutter main body (3), and a stop plate (2) is attached to an end of the eaves gutter main body (3). Outer joint (1) provided integrally and along the outer periphery of the eaves gutter body (3)
Since the end portions of the eaves gutter body (3) are connected to each other so that the stop plates (2) face each other, the stop provided integrally with the end of the eaves gutter body (3) The plate (2) can be set so that water is collected toward a desired downspout, and the outer joint (1) provided along the outer periphery of the same eaves gutter body (3). By connecting the ends of (3), the outer joint (1) used to connect the end of the eaves gutter body (3) to the end seam, the eaves gutter body (3) is heated by heat. A member for expansion and contraction absorption such as a cover for an expansion joint that absorbs expansion and contraction becomes unnecessary, and the number of members can be reduced.

That is, according to the present invention, the outer joint (1) is used not only as a simple joint member but also as a member for absorbing expansion and contraction, and without separately using a member for absorbing expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body (3) due to heat. The expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body (3) can be easily absorbed.

[0033]

According to the joint device for a gutter gutter according to the first aspect of the present invention, a desired vertical gutter is formed by a stop plate (2) integrally provided at an end of the gutter gutter body (3). It can be set so that water is collected to the eaves gutter body (3) by connecting the ends of the eaves gutter body (3) with an outer joint (1) along the outer circumference of the eaves gutter body (3). A cover for an expansion joint that absorbs expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body (3) due to heat for the outer joint (1) used to connect the end of the eaves gutter body (3) to the end seam. Such a member for absorbing and contracting elasticity becomes unnecessary, and the number of members can be reduced.

That is, according to the present invention, the outer joint (1) is used not only as a simple joint member but also as a member for absorbing expansion and contraction, and without separately using a member for absorbing expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body (3) due to heat. The expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body (3) can be easily absorbed.

According to the eaves gutter coupling device of the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the case of the first aspect, the eaves gutter body (3)
Even if it has ears before and after, the stop plate (2) is slightly inward from the end of the eaves gutter body (3), so that the stop plate (2) becomes an obstacle. Since the outer joint (1) can be easily attached without using a member that absorbs expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body (3) due to heat, the eaves gutter body (3) can be more reliably and easily made. ) Can be absorbed.

According to the eaves gutter coupling device of the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the case of the first or second aspect,
The outer surface of the eaves gutter main body (3) can be easily covered by the rear ear cover (13) of the outer joint (1). This notch (1
When the stop plate (2) is located at a certain position of (0), the outer joint (1) can be easily attached without the stop plate (2) being in the way. That is, the outer joint (1) can be securely attached, and the eaves gutter body (3) can be more reliably and easily made without using a member for absorbing the expansion and contraction of the eaves gutter body (3) due to heat. It is possible to absorb the expansion and contraction of 3).

According to the joint device for an eaves gutter according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above-mentioned arrangement, the inside of the recess (4) is formed by the front surface of the eaves gutter main body (3). Rainwater or the like flowing down the eaves can be prevented from falling from the eaves gutter body (3) under the eaves, and the outer joint (1) also has a recess in the eaves gutter body (3). By providing the concave portion having the same shape as that of (4), the fitting in the concave portion (4) can more reliably perform the insertion joining of the eaves gutter body (3) and the outer joint (1). It will be.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a joint device for an eaves gutter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a joint device for an eaves gutter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the eaves gutter coupling device shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a state in which a joint device for an eaves gutter according to the present invention is used.

[Description of Signs] 1 outer joint 2 stop plate 3 eave gutter main body 4 concave portion 8 rear ear 10 notch 13 rear ear cover

Claims (4)

[Claims] An eaves gutter body is provided, and a stop plate is integrally provided at an end of the eaves gutter body, and the stop plates are opposed to each other by an outer joint along an outer periphery of the eaves gutter body. An eaves gutter coupling device characterized in that ends of the eaves gutter main body are connected as described above. 2. The eaves gutter body according to claim 1, wherein the stop plate is provided slightly inward from an end of the eaves gutter main body.
Eaves gutter coupling device as described. 3. A rear ear portion is provided on the rear side of the eaves gutter main body, and a rear ear cover portion is provided on the outer joint so as to cover an outer surface of the rear ear portion. 3. The eaves gutter coupling device according to claim 1, wherein a notch is provided in the middle of the cover portion. 4. The joint device for a gutter gutter according to claim 1, wherein a concave portion is provided along a longitudinal direction in a middle side of the gutter main body at a front side of the gutter gutter main body.