US20110258942A1 - Multidirectional mounting bracket assembly for exterior siding - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to an exterior siding mounting bracket assembly and more particularly to a multidirectional mounting bracket assembly.
- a mounting bracket is taught in U.S. Pat. No. 4,920,708, assigned to the same assignee as the present invention and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- the known mounting bracket has an internal base member that snap fits to an external trim member along an axis disposed perpendicular to the sheathing and during assembly.
- the base member has a continuous flange that projects radially outward and is typically nailed to the sheathing under the siding. Projecting axially or laterally outward from the flange and to an inner central panel is a continuous wall. Generally, the wall defines the perimeter of the central panel. A cutout communicates through the panel and has a shape generally dictated by the appendage projecting through it.
- the trim member typically has a partition that projects laterally and axially inward toward the base member, and an aesthetically pleasing and continuous flange that projects radially outward from the partition.
- An opening is generally defined by the partition and receives the wall and central panel when the bracket is assembled.
- the partition is generally shaped to conform with the wall. Multi-positional snap fit features are known to be carried between a radially outward surface of the wall and a radially inward surface of the partition. When the bracket is assembled, the close proximity of the partition to the wall causes the feature to lock the partition and wall together.
- the siding material is installed over the sheathing and over the flange.
- the siding must be trimmed so that it is slightly spaced from the continuous wall of the base member. This spacing allows room for entry of the continuous partition of the trim piece, yet is close enough to the wall of the bracket so that the ends are aesthetically concealed by the outer flange of the trim member which is substantially flush to the siding.
- the siding is typically exposed to rain or water which flows down the siding and beneath the exterior flange. This water can accumulate and seep beneath the concealed ends of the siding and against the mounting flange of the base member.
- Accumulation of water directly against the mounting flange can cause water propagation outward from the wall of the base member and beyond the mounting flange, thus exposing the sheathing to moisture.
- the retained moisture can potentially create a host of problems including the rot of wood, disintegration of simulated materials and the attraction of unwanted insects.
- bracket assemblies are known to be self-flashing for diverting water run-off away from the sheathing.
- One such bracket is taught in U.S. Pat. No. 6,951,081, issued on Oct. 4, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- bracket assemblies can be mounted in one position only.
- oblong or rectangular bracket assemblies must be separately manufactured with distinct features for horizontal and vertical orientations. This requires separate manufacturing molds/tooling and can complicate shipping and stocking of the product. This further requires that a siding installer must buy two separate mounting blocks depending upon whether he wants to install the rectangular bracket assembly horizontally or vertically.
- a multidirectional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall.
- the assembly has trim member that press fits to a base member along an axis disposed perpendicular to the exterior wall.
- the base member has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and circumferentially continuous inner and outer walls disposed co-axially to one another and laterally projecting axially.
- the trim member has a facial plate disposed substantially perpendicular to the axis and a mating wall that press fits between the inner and outer walls.
- the outer wall carries a plurality of channeling features for cascading water on top of the mating wall.
- the mating wall generally carries a dam flange and preferably end dams for diverting water through selected weep holes in the facial plate.
- a mounting bracket assembly having an irregular or rectangular shape that can be selectively mounted in at least two positions without degrading the assemblies self-flashing and water shedding capability.
- Other advantages include improved water shedding capabilities that eliminates or reduces exposure of the sheathing to moisture that could cause damage to structural material and potentially attract unwanted insects.
- the assembly reduces or eliminates of structural maintenance, has a design that is relatively simple, robust and versatile, and is inexpensive to manufacture and easy to install.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a multidirectional mounting bracket assembly embodying the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a base member of the multidirectional mounting bracket assembly
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged partial view of the base member taken from circle 3 of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of a trim member of the multidirectional mounting bracket assembly
- FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the trim member
- FIG. 6 is a front view of the multidirectional mounting bracket assembly
- FIG. 7 is a cross section of the multidirectional mounting bracket assembly taken along line 7 - 7 of FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of a multidirectional mounting bracket assembly
- FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of a multidirectional mounting bracket assembly.
- FIG. 10 is a cut-away perspective view of the third embodiment of the multidirectional mounting bracket assembly installed on a substantially vertical substructure of a sided exterior wall.
- a multidirectional mounting bracket assembly 20 embodying the present invention generally projects or is exposed through exterior siding (shown in FIG. 10 ) of a substantially vertical wall of any variety of buildings or residential structures exposed to inclement weather such as rain and generally water runoff.
- the assembly 20 provides an aesthetically pleasing surface that any variety of exterior components can be easily mounted to or project from.
- Such components include but are not limited to hose spigots, electrical receptacles, clothes dryer vents, and light fixtures.
- the assembly 20 as illustrated is rectangular in shape having four sides. This shape however may have any number of sides and may thus be any number of shapes including, for example, a triangle or hexagon.
- the assembly 20 is self-flashing for the prevention of water seepage beneath the siding, and has a base member 22 and a trim member 24 that preferably snap fits to the base member generally along an axis 26 .
- the base member 22 fastens to a substructure (shown in FIG. 10 ) of the exterior wall preferably prior to placement of the siding.
- the substructure is generally an underlayment or sheathing that is covered by the siding material, and orientated substantially perpendicular to the axis 26 .
- the base member 22 and the trim member 24 are made of injection molded plastic or fiberglass.
- the base member 22 has a mounting flange 28 , a continuous outer wall 30 , and a continuous inner wall 32 .
- the flange 28 and inner and outer walls 30 , 32 continuously extend circumferentially about axis 26 .
- the flange 28 projects radially outward from the inner wall 32 and connecting to and extending radially beyond the outer wall 30 .
- the flange 28 seats flat against the sheathing and is secured to the sheathing via nails or screws inserted through a plurality of holes 33 .
- the walls 30 , 32 project co-axially and laterally outward from the flange 28 to respective continuous edges 34 , 36 that are tapered for easy axial receipt of the trim member 24 .
- the outer wall 30 is generally spaced radially outward from the inner wall 32 by a distance 38 , and the inner wall 32 projects axially outward further than the outer wall 30 , thus positioning the distal edge 36 of the inner wall 32 to function as a stop when the trim member 24 is press fitted to the base member 22 .
- An annular cavity 40 in the base member 22 opens axially outward and is defined by the outer and inner walls 30 , 32 and a radially inward portion of the flange 28 .
- the outer wall 30 of the base member 22 has a substantially planar first section 42 , a second section 44 , a third section 46 and a fourth section 48 .
- the second and fourth sections 44 , 48 are substantially vertical, thus being right and left sections, respectively.
- Each section 42 , 44 , 46 , 48 is contiguous to the next adjacent section forming respective corners 43 , 45 , 47 , 49 .
- the first and third sections 42 , 46 are substantially horizontal, thus being top and bottom sections, respectively.
- the inner wall 32 has substantially planar first, second, third and fourth segments 52 , 54 , 56 , 58 that are substantially parallel to and equally spaced from the respective sections 42 , 44 , 46 , 48 .
- the trim member 24 has a preferably circumferentially continuous mating wall 60 that press fits radially between the inner and outer walls 32 , 30 for locating in the annular cavity 40 , and a facial plate 62 .
- the facial plate 62 is substantially perpendicular to the axis 26 and spans radially outward and beyond the outer wall 30 of the base member 22 .
- the mating wall 60 laterally projects axially inward and generally toward the flange 28 of the base member 22 for location in the cavity 40 , and the stop edge 36 of the inner wall 32 is generally in contact with the back of the facial plate 62 .
- the mating wall 60 of the trim member 24 has a substantially planar first segment 64 , a second segment 66 , a third segment 68 and a fourth segment 70 .
- Each segment 64 , 66 , 68 , 70 is contiguous to the next adjacent segment forming respective corners 65 , 67 , 69 , 71 .
- the base and trim members 22 , 24 have various features that channel water generally away from the base flange 28 of the base member 22 and the siding (not shown), and through the facial plate 62 of the trim member 24 .
- the outer wall 30 of the base member 22 has a face 72 that faces radially outward. This face 72 is carried by each one of the plurality of planar sections 42 , 44 , 46 , 48 of the outer wall 30 . Carried or defined by the outer face 72 at each planar section 42 , 44 , 46 , 48 are a plurality of channeling features 74 that divert water.
- the channeling features 74 are preferably ribs, but may also be grooves in the wall 30 or any other type of feature capable of channeling water.
- Each rib 74 longitudinally extends axially and laterally projects radially outward.
- the ribs 74 are generally aligned axially with respect to axis 26 and laterally spaced circumferentially away from one another.
- the plurality of ribs 74 for each respective section 42 , 44 , 46 , 48 have a series of mid ribs 76 and a corner rib or apex 78 projecting from the respective corners 43 , 45 , 47 , 49 .
- the channeling features 74 and generally those located on the first or top section 42 direct any water over the distal edge 34 of the outer wall 30 and cascade the water downward and upon the first segment 64 of the mating wall 60 of the trim member 24 .
- the continuous mating wall 60 laterally projects axially inward with respect to axis 26 and to a continuous distal edge 80 of the wall.
- a dam flange 82 of the trim member 24 projects radially outward from the distal edge 80 for preventing collected water from cascading downward over the edge 80 of the mating wall.
- Two end dams 84 , 86 project outward from each segment 64 , 66 , 68 , 70 near the corners 65 , 67 , 69 , 71 for preventing the collected water from cascading downward over the corners (e.g. corners 65 , 71 as illustrated in the presently selected assembly orientation 50 ).
- This trapped water is then diverted through first and second weeping holes 88 , 90 that communicating through the facial plate 62 of the trim member 24 .
- Each planar segment 64 , 66 , 68 , 70 is associated with a respective pair of the holes 88 , 90 .
- the width or height of the rear dam, or dam flange 82 is a function of the amount of waterflow that is expected to fall onto the outer wall 30 of the base member 22 from above during rainfall. A wider horizontal section of the outer wall 30 will collect more rainfall and thus require a higher dam flange 82 .
- the rear dam 82 and end dams 84 , 86 form a trough on each of the sections 64 , 66 , 68 , 70 .
- the height of the dam flange 82 generally matches the gap or distance 38 between the inner and outer walls 32 , 30 of the base member 22 . In this way, water cannot escape off of the top of the mating wall 60 except through the weep holes 88 , 90 .
- the outer perimeter of the facial plate 62 extends over the top of the siding that is further abutted to the plurality of ribs 74 of the base member 22 , water diverted by the ribs 74 , through the weep holes 88 , 90 and out onto the front surface of the facial plate 62 will drip off of the lower edge of the facial plate and back out onto the surface of the siding where it can continue its downward flow without seepage behind the siding. Regardless of how the installer orientates the assembly 20 , water will properly be diverted.
- the weep holes 88 , 90 are bound by a rim 98 for preventng water that is flowing down the outward surface of the facial plate 62 from entering into the unused weep holes below.
- Assembly 220 has a base member 222 .
- the base member 222 has a sub plate 92 that spans radially inward with respect to axis 226 and from a continuous distal edge 236 of an inner wall 232 of the base member 222 .
- This sub plate 92 serves to keep the inner and outer walls 32 , 33 in alignment and prevents warping of the inner wall 32 during the manufacturing process.
- the sub plate 92 may also have a cut-out feature 94 for creating a utility hole when the base member 222 is installed upon a building.
- Weep holes 288 , 290 are preferably placed on opposing sides of the facial plate 262 . Because the weep holes are not directly aligned over one another, water flowing out of the top weep hole can not flow into the lower unused weep hole.
- FIG. 9 a third embodiment of a mounting bracket assembly 320 is illustrated wherein similar elements to the first and third embodiments have similar identifying numerals except with the addition of a numeral three suffix.
- Weeping holes 388 , 390 in a face plate 362 of a trim member 324 are generally disguised by an ornamental feature 96 carried by an outward surface 98 of the face plate 362 .
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Abstract
A multidirectional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. The assembly has trim member that press fits to a base member along an axis disposed perpendicular to the exterior wall. The base member has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and circumferentially continuous inner and outer walls disposed co-axially to one another and laterally projecting axially. The trim member has a facial plate disposed substantially perpendicular to the axis and a mating wall that press fits between the inner and outer walls. The outer wall carries a plurality of channeling features for cascading water on top of the mating wall. The mating wall generally carries a dam flange and preferably end dams for diverting water through weep holes in the facial plate.
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- The present application claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/623,916 filed on Jan. 17, 2007, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,926,770, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/759,651, filed Jan. 17, 2006, the entire specifications of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates generally to an exterior siding mounting bracket assembly and more particularly to a multidirectional mounting bracket assembly.
- Common in residential building structures, sheathing of an exterior wall is known to be covered with a siding material typically made of cedar, aluminum, plastic or other synthetic material often made to appear like wood. Often, various exterior appendages of the home such as cloths dryer vents, exterior light fixtures, electrical outlets, and water spigots must be trimmed-out around the siding for aesthetic reasons. This is commonly done with a mounting bracket. One such example of a known mounting bracket is taught in U.S. Pat. No. 4,920,708, assigned to the same assignee as the present invention and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The known mounting bracket has an internal base member that snap fits to an external trim member along an axis disposed perpendicular to the sheathing and during assembly. The base member has a continuous flange that projects radially outward and is typically nailed to the sheathing under the siding. Projecting axially or laterally outward from the flange and to an inner central panel is a continuous wall. Generally, the wall defines the perimeter of the central panel. A cutout communicates through the panel and has a shape generally dictated by the appendage projecting through it.
- The trim member typically has a partition that projects laterally and axially inward toward the base member, and an aesthetically pleasing and continuous flange that projects radially outward from the partition. An opening is generally defined by the partition and receives the wall and central panel when the bracket is assembled. The partition is generally shaped to conform with the wall. Multi-positional snap fit features are known to be carried between a radially outward surface of the wall and a radially inward surface of the partition. When the bracket is assembled, the close proximity of the partition to the wall causes the feature to lock the partition and wall together.
- During construction of the building, once the base member is secured to the wall or sheathing, the siding material is installed over the sheathing and over the flange. The siding, however, must be trimmed so that it is slightly spaced from the continuous wall of the base member. This spacing allows room for entry of the continuous partition of the trim piece, yet is close enough to the wall of the bracket so that the ends are aesthetically concealed by the outer flange of the trim member which is substantially flush to the siding. Unfortunately, the siding is typically exposed to rain or water which flows down the siding and beneath the exterior flange. This water can accumulate and seep beneath the concealed ends of the siding and against the mounting flange of the base member. Accumulation of water directly against the mounting flange can cause water propagation outward from the wall of the base member and beyond the mounting flange, thus exposing the sheathing to moisture. The retained moisture can potentially create a host of problems including the rot of wood, disintegration of simulated materials and the attraction of unwanted insects.
- To reduce or eliminate this water seepage, various bracket assemblies are known to be self-flashing for diverting water run-off away from the sheathing. One such bracket is taught in U.S. Pat. No. 6,951,081, issued on Oct. 4, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- Unfortunately, known self-flashing bracket assemblies can be mounted in one position only. Particularly, oblong or rectangular bracket assemblies must be separately manufactured with distinct features for horizontal and vertical orientations. This requires separate manufacturing molds/tooling and can complicate shipping and stocking of the product. This further requires that a siding installer must buy two separate mounting blocks depending upon whether he wants to install the rectangular bracket assembly horizontally or vertically.
- A multidirectional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. The assembly has trim member that press fits to a base member along an axis disposed perpendicular to the exterior wall. The base member has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and circumferentially continuous inner and outer walls disposed co-axially to one another and laterally projecting axially. The trim member has a facial plate disposed substantially perpendicular to the axis and a mating wall that press fits between the inner and outer walls. The outer wall carries a plurality of channeling features for cascading water on top of the mating wall. The mating wall generally carries a dam flange and preferably end dams for diverting water through selected weep holes in the facial plate.
- Features, advantages and benefits of the present invention include a mounting bracket assembly having an irregular or rectangular shape that can be selectively mounted in at least two positions without degrading the assemblies self-flashing and water shedding capability. Other advantages include improved water shedding capabilities that eliminates or reduces exposure of the sheathing to moisture that could cause damage to structural material and potentially attract unwanted insects. The assembly reduces or eliminates of structural maintenance, has a design that is relatively simple, robust and versatile, and is inexpensive to manufacture and easy to install.
- Other advantages of the present invention will be readily appreciated as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:
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FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a multidirectional mounting bracket assembly embodying the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a base member of the multidirectional mounting bracket assembly; -
FIG. 3 is an enlarged partial view of the base member taken fromcircle 3 ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of a trim member of the multidirectional mounting bracket assembly; -
FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the trim member; -
FIG. 6 is a front view of the multidirectional mounting bracket assembly; -
FIG. 7 is a cross section of the multidirectional mounting bracket assembly taken along line 7-7 ofFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of a multidirectional mounting bracket assembly; -
FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of a multidirectional mounting bracket assembly; and -
FIG. 10 is a cut-away perspective view of the third embodiment of the multidirectional mounting bracket assembly installed on a substantially vertical substructure of a sided exterior wall. - As best illustrated in
FIG. 1 , a multidirectionalmounting bracket assembly 20 embodying the present invention generally projects or is exposed through exterior siding (shown inFIG. 10 ) of a substantially vertical wall of any variety of buildings or residential structures exposed to inclement weather such as rain and generally water runoff. Theassembly 20 provides an aesthetically pleasing surface that any variety of exterior components can be easily mounted to or project from. Such components include but are not limited to hose spigots, electrical receptacles, clothes dryer vents, and light fixtures. - The
assembly 20 as illustrated is rectangular in shape having four sides. This shape however may have any number of sides and may thus be any number of shapes including, for example, a triangle or hexagon. Theassembly 20 is self-flashing for the prevention of water seepage beneath the siding, and has abase member 22 and atrim member 24 that preferably snap fits to the base member generally along anaxis 26. Thebase member 22 fastens to a substructure (shown inFIG. 10 ) of the exterior wall preferably prior to placement of the siding. The substructure is generally an underlayment or sheathing that is covered by the siding material, and orientated substantially perpendicular to theaxis 26. Preferably, thebase member 22 and thetrim member 24 are made of injection molded plastic or fiberglass. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 3 , thebase member 22 has a mountingflange 28, a continuousouter wall 30, and a continuousinner wall 32. Preferably, theflange 28 and inner andouter walls axis 26. Also with respect toaxis 26, theflange 28 projects radially outward from theinner wall 32 and connecting to and extending radially beyond theouter wall 30. When installed, theflange 28 seats flat against the sheathing and is secured to the sheathing via nails or screws inserted through a plurality ofholes 33. Thewalls flange 28 to respectivecontinuous edges trim member 24. Theouter wall 30 is generally spaced radially outward from theinner wall 32 by adistance 38, and theinner wall 32 projects axially outward further than theouter wall 30, thus positioning thedistal edge 36 of theinner wall 32 to function as a stop when thetrim member 24 is press fitted to thebase member 22. Anannular cavity 40 in thebase member 22 opens axially outward and is defined by the outer andinner walls flange 28. - Preferably the
outer wall 30 of thebase member 22 has a substantially planarfirst section 42, asecond section 44, athird section 46 and afourth section 48. When theassembly 20 is in a vertical position 50 (i.e. the second andfourth sections third sections 42, 46) and as illustrated inFIG. 2 , the second andfourth sections section respective corners third sections inner wall 32 has substantially planar first, second, third andfourth segments respective sections - Referring to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , thetrim member 24 has a preferably circumferentiallycontinuous mating wall 60 that press fits radially between the inner andouter walls annular cavity 40, and afacial plate 62. When theassembly 20 is assembled, thefacial plate 62 is substantially perpendicular to theaxis 26 and spans radially outward and beyond theouter wall 30 of thebase member 22. Themating wall 60 laterally projects axially inward and generally toward theflange 28 of thebase member 22 for location in thecavity 40, and thestop edge 36 of theinner wall 32 is generally in contact with the back of thefacial plate 62. Preferably themating wall 60 of thetrim member 24 has a substantially planarfirst segment 64, asecond segment 66, athird segment 68 and afourth segment 70. Eachsegment respective corners - Referring to
FIGS. 1-7 , when theassembly 20 is fully assembled, the base and trimmembers base flange 28 of thebase member 22 and the siding (not shown), and through thefacial plate 62 of thetrim member 24. To accomplish this and as best shown inFIG. 3 , theouter wall 30 of thebase member 22 has aface 72 that faces radially outward. Thisface 72 is carried by each one of the plurality ofplanar sections outer wall 30. Carried or defined by theouter face 72 at eachplanar section features 74 that divert water. The channeling features 74 are preferably ribs, but may also be grooves in thewall 30 or any other type of feature capable of channeling water. Eachrib 74 longitudinally extends axially and laterally projects radially outward. Theribs 74 are generally aligned axially with respect toaxis 26 and laterally spaced circumferentially away from one another. Preferably, the plurality ofribs 74 for eachrespective section mid ribs 76 and a corner rib or apex 78 projecting from therespective corners - The channeling features 74 and generally those located on the first or
top section 42 direct any water over thedistal edge 34 of theouter wall 30 and cascade the water downward and upon thefirst segment 64 of themating wall 60 of thetrim member 24. Thecontinuous mating wall 60 laterally projects axially inward with respect toaxis 26 and to a continuousdistal edge 80 of the wall. Adam flange 82 of thetrim member 24 projects radially outward from thedistal edge 80 for preventing collected water from cascading downward over theedge 80 of the mating wall. Twoend dams segment corners e.g. corners facial plate 62 of thetrim member 24. Eachplanar segment holes - The width or height of the rear dam, or
dam flange 82 is a function of the amount of waterflow that is expected to fall onto theouter wall 30 of thebase member 22 from above during rainfall. A wider horizontal section of theouter wall 30 will collect more rainfall and thus require ahigher dam flange 82. Therear dam 82 andend dams sections dam flange 82 generally matches the gap ordistance 38 between the inner andouter walls base member 22. In this way, water cannot escape off of the top of themating wall 60 except through the weepholes - Since the outer perimeter of the
facial plate 62 extends over the top of the siding that is further abutted to the plurality ofribs 74 of thebase member 22, water diverted by theribs 74, through the weepholes facial plate 62 will drip off of the lower edge of the facial plate and back out onto the surface of the siding where it can continue its downward flow without seepage behind the siding. Regardless of how the installer orientates theassembly 20, water will properly be diverted. Preferably, the weepholes rim 98 for prevening water that is flowing down the outward surface of thefacial plate 62 from entering into the unused weep holes below. - Referring to
FIG. 8 , a second embodiment of a mountingbracket assembly 220 is illustrated wherein similar elements to the first embodiment have similar identifying numerals except with the added suffix of a numeral two.Assembly 220 has abase member 222. Contrary to the first embodiment, thebase member 222 has asub plate 92 that spans radially inward with respect toaxis 226 and from a continuousdistal edge 236 of aninner wall 232 of thebase member 222. Thissub plate 92 serves to keep the inner andouter walls inner wall 32 during the manufacturing process. Thesub plate 92 may also have a cut-out feature 94 for creating a utility hole when thebase member 222 is installed upon a building. Weepholes facial plate 262. Because the weep holes are not directly aligned over one another, water flowing out of the top weep hole can not flow into the lower unused weep hole. - Referring to
FIG. 9 , a third embodiment of a mountingbracket assembly 320 is illustrated wherein similar elements to the first and third embodiments have similar identifying numerals except with the addition of a numeral three suffix. Weepingholes face plate 362 of atrim member 324 are generally disguised by anornamental feature 96 carried by anoutward surface 98 of theface plate 362. - While the forms of the invention herein disclosed constitute a presently preferred embodiments, many others are possible. It is not intended herein to mention all the possible equivalent forms or ramification of the invention. It is understood that terms used herein are merely descriptive, rather than limiting, and that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.
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18. A mounting bracket assembly for attachment to a substantially vertical exterior wall of a building, the mounting bracket assembly comprising:
a base member including a base flange for attachment to the exterior wall and an outer wall projecting transversely from the base flange for extending away from the exterior wall; and
a trim member including a facial plate spaced from the base flange with the outer wall disposed between the base flange and the facial plate;
the trim member including a mating wall projecting transversely from the facial plate adjacent the outer wall of the base member and spaced from the outer wall for receiving water from the outer wall and a dam flange projecting transversely from the mating wall toward the outer wall for channeling water between the outer wall and the mating wall.
19. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 18 further comprising a weep hole extending through the facial plate adjacent the mating wall for draining water from the mating wall.
20. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 18 further comprising two end dams spaced from each other and extending along the mating wall from the dam flange to the facial plate.
21. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 18 wherein the outer wall includes an edge spaced from the base flange adjacent the facial plate for draining water between the edge and the facial plate to the mating wall.
22. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 21 further comprising channeling features on the outer wall extending from the base flange to the edge of the outer wall for directing water toward the edge.
23. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 18 wherein the outer wall includes a plurality of sections with each section meeting an adjacent section at a corner and a corner rib extending along each corner from the base flange toward the facial plate.
24. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 23 wherein the mating wall includes a plurality of segments extending along the plurality of sections of the outer wall, each segment meeting an adjacent segment at an apex with an end dam extending along each apex from the dam flange to the facial plate.
25. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 24 further comprising weep holes extending through the facial plate and in communication with each of the segments of the mating wall.
26. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 24 wherein the dam flange extends between each of the apexes.
27. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 24 wherein the sections of the outer wall are circumferentially continuous so that the mounting bracket assembly is mountable to the exterior wall in multiple orientations.
28. A mounting bracket assembly for attachment to a substantially vertical exterior wall of a building, the mounting bracket assembly comprising:
a base member including a base flange for attachment to the exterior wall, an outer wall projecting transversely from the base flange for extending away from the exterior wall, and an inner wall projecting transversely from the base flange along the outer wall and spaced from the outer wall defining a cavity therebetween;
a trim member including a facial plate spaced from the base flange with the inner and outer wall disposed between the base flange and the facial plate;
the trim member including a mating wall projecting transversely from the facial plate into the cavity for receiving water from the outer wall and a dam flange projecting transversely from the mating wall in the cavity for channeling water; and
a weep hole extending through the facial plate adjacent the mating wall for draining water from the mating wall.
29. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 28 further comprising two end dams spaced from each other and extending along the mating wall from the dam flange to the facial plate.
30. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 28 wherein the outer wall includes an edge adjacent the facial plate for draining water between the edge and the facial plate to the mating wall.
31. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 30 further comprising channeling features on the outer wall extending from the base flange to the edge of the outer wall for directing water toward the edge.
32. A multidirectional mounting bracket assembly for attachment to a substantially vertical exterior wall of a building, the mounting bracket assembly comprising:
a base member including a base flange for attachment to the exterior wall and an outer wall projecting transversely from the base flange for extending away from the exterior wall; and
a trim member including a facial plate spaced from the base flange with the outer wall disposed between the base flange and the facial plate;
the trim member including a mating wall projecting transversely from the facial plate adjacent the outer wall of the base member and spaced from the outer wall for receiving water from the outer wall and a dam flange projecting transversely from the mating wall toward the outer wall for channeling water between the outer wall and the mating wall;
the outer wall including a plurality of sections with each section meeting an adjacent section at a corner and a corner rib extending along each corner from the base flange toward the facial plate for channeling water toward the mating wall; and
the mating wall including a plurality of segments extending along the plurality of sections of the outer wall, each segment meeting an adjacent segment at an apex with an end dam extending along each apex from the dam flange to the facial plate for channeling water.
33. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 32 further comprising weep holes extending through the facial plate and in communication with each of the segments of the mating wall.
34. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 32 wherein the dam flange extends between each of the apexes.
35. The mounting bracket assembly as set forth in claim 32 wherein the sections of the outer wall are circumferentially continuous so that the mounting bracket assembly is mountable to the exterior wall in multiple orientations.
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