US1696159A - Combination outlet and gutter construction for greenhouses - Google Patents

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Dec..1 8, 1928.

. s. H. HART COMBINATION OUTLET AND CUTTER CONSTRUCTION FOR GREENHOUSES Filed April 5',

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

STEPHEN H. HART, OF IRVINGTON, NEW YORK, ASSTGNOR TO LORD & BURNHAM COM?- PANY, OI! IBVINGTON, N EW YORK, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

COMBINATION OUTLET AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION FOR GBEEN HOUSES'L a lication filed April 5, 1926. Serial No. 99,688.

This invention relates generally to greenhouses and more particularly it relates to improved features of construction which will enable the rain water from the main gutter and the water of condensation, within the house, to be disposed of.

One of the objects of. this invention is to provide a new and improved combination outlet and downspout for the main gutter and a supplemental, or dri gutter. The main gutter is the one whic carries away the rain water, exterior of the house, and the supplemental, or drip gutter, carries away the water of condensation collected within the greenhouse. r

It is necessary in providing a combination outlet for water from two or more different sources, one from without, and the other from within the greenhouse, to provide open and unobstructed passages which are readily accessible so that leaves and twigs, or other obstructions, may be removed.

A further object is to provide a combination outlet and downspout having open and unobstructed passages which are readily accessible for purpose of removing any possible obstruction. It is important that the passage of the outlet for the water from the main gutter be free from obstructions in order to carry off the relatively large quantity of Water during heavy rain fall. It is also highly desirable to provide an outlet for the water from the drip gutter which is so arranged relative to the main passage of the downspout that a straight implement, or wire, may be passed therethrough to clear the passage of leaves or other obstructions.

A further object is to provide a combined outlet and downs out for a main gutter and drip gutter, in w ich the outlet passage for the drip gutter is protected and shielded so that the water from the main passage cannot enter the outlet for the supplemental or drip gutter.

A further object is to provide a combination outlet having ample capacity for the respective gutters, and so arranged as to occupy a minimum space.

A further object is to provide a combinaof a standard leader pipe, which standard cylindrical leader pipe may be easily fitted to the elliptical portion of the outlet by collapsing the standard leader pipe.

Still a further object is to provide a new and improved maingutter having on its upper surface a means to prevent the feet of workmen from slipping, or sliding in the gutter.

A further object is to provide an improved main gutter adapted for use in. combination with a drip gutter, wherein a means for spreading, or dispersing the Water of condensation carried to the sides of the gutter from the roof bars, and to provide a further means for concentrating the drip along a single line under the main gutter.

A further object is to provide an improved construction in forming a tight joint between the gutter and the glass, and to provide an improved means for holding the,

lower run of glass in position. By such an improved feature of construction, the usual 2 shaped zinc strip which has heretofore been inserted between the upper edge and the sides of the been eliminated.

A further object is to provide an improved bar clasp for supporting the end of the roof bar, which clasp, at the same time also serves as a stop for positioning one edge of the lower run of glass.

A. further object is to provide in the combination of a main gutter and a drip gutter, an improved bracket for supporting the said gutter. I

gutter andthe glass has In the accompanying drawings and the following description a preferred form of the invention, together with certain modified forms, are shownand. described for purposes of. illustration.

In the drawings- Figure 1 is a view showing the combination outlet downspout in elevation, a section of the main gutter, and a section of the drip, or supplemental gutter.

Figure 1 is a rear elevation of the bar clasp.

Figure 2 is a View showing the combination outlet in section; the bar clasp for supporting the roof bars on either side oi, the main gutter is also shown in section.

Figure 3 is a section taken longitudinally of the main andsupplemental gutter.

Figure 4.- is a top plan view looking down upon the main gutter showing the end portion of one of the roof bars.

Figure 5 is an elevation showing the relative arrangement of the combination outlet, and the drip gutter.

Figure 6 is a top plan view of Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a vertical sectional view showing the modified form of the combination outlet having the shielding apron, or baiile plate continuous to adapt the combination outlet for more than two supplemental gutters.

Figure 8 is a top plan View of Figure 7 showing more clearly a provision for an additional drip gutter from the side.

Figure 9' is a view showing a bracket in elevation, and the main gutter and the drip gutter in transverse section.

Figure 10 is a vertical transverse section taken through the center of the bracket.

Figure 11 is an elevation showing the modified form of the supporting bracket showing a form of bracket adapted for mounting on a flat surface instead of a circular column. 1

Figure 12 is a horizontal section taken on the line 12-12 of Figure 11.

Figure 13 is a top plan of Figure 9.

Figure 14 is a longitudinal vertical section taken through the center of the gutters and brackets.

Figure 15 is an elevation showing the relative arrangement of the main gutter, the supplemental, or drip gutter, the combination outlet downspout, and the brackets for supporting the gutters on intermediate posts.

Figure 16 is a perspective view partially in section showing the improved gutter with the ribs on the sides thereof for spreading the water of condensation carried thereto from the roof bars, and also showing the concentrating rib in the bottom of the gutter, nonslipping ribs and putty retaining grooves.

Figure 17 is a perspective of the bar clasp. The combination outlet as shown in Figures 1 to (3 comprises in general a casing 1, preferably oval in form. Projecting lugs 2 at the upper endof the casing are provided, said lugs extending outwardly and upwardly to conform to the angle of the bottom of the gutter 3 to which the outlet is secured by suitable means, such for example by a nut and bolt connection 4: (see Figure 2).

The gutter as shown comprises upstanding sides 5 and 6, and a bottom generally V shape, comprising downwardly and inwardly sloping portions 7 and 8 which meet at the center ofthe gutter as shown. 1

The water from the main gutter discharges in the upper portion of the outlet, the bottom of the gutter being cut away, thus providing an opening corresponding to the shape of the upper portion of the outlet.

A supplemental, or drip gutter 9, supported byoutstanding V-shaped troughs or brackets 10, integral parts of the outlet. The drip gutter isformed of a V-shaped angle bar. An aperture 11 is formed in the end walls of the outlet casing through which aperture the water from the drip gutter is discharged into the outlet. In order to prevent the water discharged from the main gutter exterior of the greenhouse from entering the drip gutter discharge aperture, which isin communication with the interior of the greenhouse, a suitable shielding means, or battle skirt 12 (see Figures 2, 3 and 6), is provided. As shown, this baille comprises a vertical inner wall portion spaced from the outer wall of the casing which forms an independent vertical discharge passage for the water from the drip gutter. The lower end of the balile shield extends preferably to a point below the drip gutter discharge aperture. The upper end of the drip gutter discharge passage is closed by a connecting portion 13 which joins the upper end of the baiiie shield with the outer wall of the casing. The sides of the drip gutter discharge passage are also closed by extending the same so as to be continuous with the outer 'all of the casing. This more clearly shown in Figure 6 in which the ballie wall extends across one end of the oval shaped casing, and between the sides thereof. The outlet casing is preferably made oval in form so as not to interfere with the partition construction below and parallel with gutter. The perimeter of the lower portion of the oval shaped casing is preferably designed to be the same in extent as the circumference of the cylindrical leader pipe, so that a connection may be readily made between the lower end of the outlet by collapsing, or bending, the leader pipe to correspond to the shape of the oval outlet. A combination outlet constructed as above provides an open and unobstructed discharge path for the water from the main gutter and also for the water discharged from the drip gutter. Independent discharge chambers are provided. One of the very desirable features of the baffle construction is that the discharge passage from the drip gutter may be cleared of obstructions, such as leaves and twigs, by passing emma a wire, or ether straight, implement through the. drip gutter. discharge aperture. in the casing; this passage is thus cleared without requiring there/moral, or disassembly of the drip gutter. This feature is a marked improvement over other types of: combination outlets heretofore provided. It is under stood, of course, that the usual types of drain pipe strainers or sieves may be employed, if desired, without departing from the spirit and scope ot the. invention.

A modified form of outlet is shown in Figures 7 and 8. The outlet shown in these figures is arranged to. permit an additional drip gutter to enter the outletat 90 to the other drip gutters. Of course, by providing additional drip gutter discharge apertures in the outlet casing, a greater number of gutters could be used. 1 In themodified form, the inner baflle plate 2 1is continuous, and, as shown, is formed concentric with the outer Wall of the outlet casing providing an annular drip gutter discharge passage within the combination outlet. A drip gutter 9 (see Figure 8) is shown entering the com bination outlet atright angles to the other drip gutter 9. g

A leader pipe 23 normally cylindrical in form is collapsed in its upper end so as to correspond in shape with the lower end of the combination outlet. The water charged into the outlet from the main gut tor and the drip gutter is thus carriedaway in the common downspout.

Gutter.

The gutter is provided with a projecting The Water of condensation is at times deliv ered from the drip grooves of the root bars in considerable volume so that unless a' means is provided for spreadingthe volume of water over a considerable surface there is a possibility that the water will continue in stream-like fashion and instead of following. the under surface of the gutter, it will leave the gutter beforefinding its way down to the lower portion of the gutter.

Preferably a dependent head or rib 17 is provided at the bottom of the gutter; such a rib serves to concentrate drip resulting fromthe condensation brought to and forming on the surface of the main gutter; as suringthe dropping of the water in drip gutter below.

i It frequently becomes necessary for workv clined portions of the bottom of the gutter.

Preferably, these ridges are not continuous, but are interrupted at intervals so as to form spaces l9 in order to permit the water fronrj.

the upper portion of the gutter bottom to drain through to the lowest central portion of the gutter bottom.

Bar clasp.

sirable to leave a free space at the end of a the roof barto allord circulation of 'air. If the end of the roof bar is abutted against another surface, the end of the roof bar, at the point at which the water is discharged from the drip groove, is kept in adamp, or moist condition, and is likely to rot so that the roof bar is weakened at thepoint of support where strength is essential.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a bar clasp is provided which comprises a vertical body web portion 25 whichis secured to the side of the gutter by suitable means, such for example as a nut and bolt connection 26. A

base support 27 projects upwardly and out wardly from a point adjacent to'the lower portion of the vertical body portion 25. The base portion serves as a support for the end of the roof bar. The roof bar may be held in position upon the support 27 by means of a screw 28, or other means passing through the base 27 and into the roof bar 16. The side portions 29 extend between the upstanding Webb por ion Y25 and the base support 27. Preferably," the side portions 29 are cut away as at 30 (Figure 1) so as to permit circulation of air around the end of the roof bar. In order to permit the water of condensation to pass from the drip groove 15, onto the vertical sides 5 and G of the main gutter, an aperture 31 is formed in the clasp. The water passes throughthe aperture onto the vertical side of the gutter and if the Water is in any considerable volume, it is spread, or dispersed over a after which the Water follows the under side larger sur-- face as thewater passes over thebead 14L,

the end of the roof bar.

of the gutter down to the central concentrating bead 17, from which the water drops into the drip gutter 9 below.

There is provided at the upper end of the vertical web portion of the clasp an angularly disposed cap portion The angularly disposed cap portion extends beyond both sides of the vertical web portion so that on one side 34, it serves as a stop for Preferably, the roof bar is arranged so that the bar is undercut, as at so that the upper portion of the bar 36 overlies the top of the angularly disposed cap portion of the clasp. This is a very desirable feature because the water from the top oi the roof bar is conducted down to a point so that it is readily carried oil to the main gutter and a. tight leak-proof joint is made at this point of connection.

A portion of the angular cap extends outwardly and downwardly on the other side of the vertical web portion, and, when in assembled position, overlies the top edge of the gutter. A bead, or lip 37 extends downwardly from the end of the cap portion, and also outwardly beyond each side of the cap portion so as to form stop 38 for the lower end of the first run of glass. This is a very desirable feature. By this feature of construction, the lower run of glass is held sccurely in position without the necessity for the use of the Z-shaped strip heretofore used. A water tight joint is formed between the glass and the upper edge of the sides of the gutter by providing putty 39 in the putty retaining groove 40 formed in the upper edge of the gutter sides.

A means is provided for supporting the.

main gutter and the supplemental, or drip gutter on columns, or posts located at points intermediate the ends of the greenhouse. For this purpose a suitable bracket is provided which may be mounted on the top of the supporting column. One preferred form ot' bracket is illustrated in Figures 9, 10 and 14. In these views, the bracket is shown mounted on a cylindrical post 47. The lower body portion of the bracket comprises a cylindrical, or tubular portion 42 having a projecting annular rib 46 within the casing which serves as a stop against which the top of the post abuts to support the bracket. A suitable means may be provided for holding the bracket in position, such for example as a set screw 48. The upper portion of the bracket is provided with arm portions 44 adapted to form a support for the main gutter bottom 7, 8. A suitable means may be provided for holding the gutter in proper position relative to the bracket; for this purpose screws 54, or other suitable means may be provided. The drip, or supplemental gutter may be supported below the concentrating drip rib 17 of the main guttenandfor this purpose a seat 43 preferably corresponding in shape formed in the seat of the bracket to receive the concentrating rib 17 on the bottom of the main gutter. The recess 52 is of such a size that the rib 17 is spaced from the recess when the gutter is mounted in the bracket. This is a very desirable feature because it prevents the water of condensation which may run. along the bottom of the concentrating ridge 17 from flowing on to the sides of the bracket and possibly flowing down the post instead of flowing into the drip gutter below. The water concentrated on the concentrating rib 17 is, therefore, forced to drop into the drip gutter below. By providing a bracket having a body portion which is tubular, having a casing which is tubular in form, a bracket. of maximum strength and minimum weight is obtained. The drip gutter is provided with a support at two points spaced from each other, the space corresponding to the distance. between the walls of the casing forming the body portion of the bracket.

A modified form of Figures 11 and 12. The bracket as shown in these. figures is adapted to be mounted on a flat surface 15 of a structural. supporting column. The upper portion of the bracket is substantially the same as that above described but the lower portion is modified to provide a flat supporting base 49; the bracket may be held in position on the flat web 51 of the column in any suit able manner such for example as by a bolt and nut connection 50.

lVhile certain preferred and modified forms have been shown in this application, it is to be understood that various changes and modifications may be made by the mechanics skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention as covered by the claims.

lVhat I claim is: v

1. A gutter comprising upstanding side portions, a V-shaped bottom and a means comprising a dispersing ridge portion on the outer sides of the gutter near the bottom of the side portions, said dispersing ridges serving to spread and break up the larger bodies of the water of condensation flowing downwardly on the outer surface of the upright sides over the dispersing ridges to the under side of the gutter bottom.

2. A main gutter comprising upstanding side portions, a bottom having oppositely inclined sloping portions and a dependent concentrating head portion extending longitudinally oi the gutter on the underside bracket is shown in thereof, said dependent head portion raised above the normal thickness of the gutter bottom and serving to concentrate the streams of water of condensation, and prevent the over-run of the streams of the water of condensation from one sloping side of the under face of the gutter, to the other under face of the gutter, said concentrating bead also serving to direct the water into a drip gutter below.

3. A main gutter comprising vertical portions having putty receiving grooves in the upper edge thereof, a bottom for said gutter sloping inwardly and downwardly toward the center thereof, and a dispersing ridge raised slightly above the normal thickness of the gutter extending longitudinally of the gutter on the outer sides thereof, adapted to intercept the downward flow of the water of condensation over said dispersing ridge and spread the same over a relatively'larger surface on the under face of the gutter.

4. A gutter comprising vertical side portions, a V shaped bottom, and non-slipping means for the gutter comprising raised ridge portions extending longitudinally of the gutter on the upper face of each of the sides of the V-shaped bottom, said raised ridge portions on each side being arranged in series with space therebetween to permit the water to drain there-through.

5. In the combination of a gutter having upstanding sides, a V-shaped bottom, a drip utter disposed centrally of and below the portion of the gutter, and a roof bar, a clasp adapted tosupport said roof bar in proper position relative to the gutter, said clasp comprising a vertical web portion in contact with said upstanding side, said vertical web having a portion cut away to form drain apertures to convey the drip water to the upstanding side of the gutter, an angularly disposed base adapted to support the roof bar, and to convey the water of condensation through said cut away drain aperture in the web, side portions connecting the base and the web to direct the drip water through said drain aperture, a stop near the upper end of the clasp against which the roof bar abuts, and an angularly disposed lip portion at the upper end of the vertical web portion of the clas said angular portion being adapted to ht over the upper edge of the side of the gutter, a lip portion at the end of said angular portion extending downwardly and outwardly beyond the sides of said angular portion whereby said outwardly extending portions serve as stops and positioning the lower end of the glass, and an aperture in the side portion adjacent the vertical web to permit the water of condensation to pass from the roof bar to the side of the gutter,

and drop into a drip gutter disposed below and centrally of the V portion of the gutter.

6. In the combination of a gutter, having upstanding sides, a V-shaped bottom, a dispersing ridge near the lower part of the upstanding side, and a roof bar having a condensation groove therein, a bar clasp adapted to support the bar in spaced relation to the gutter, said clasp including a vertical web adapted to engage the upstanding side, a base integral with the web for supporting the bar, side portions connecting the base and vertical web said web having a cut away portion adjacent the web and above the dispersing ridge to form a drain to direct the water of condensation against the upstanding side of the gutter and over said dispersing ridge, whereby the water is spread and conveyedto the bottom of the V portion of the gutter from which the water drops into a drip gutter, and means for securing the clasp to the gutter.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

STEPHEN H. HART.

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