WO2005047617A1 - Systeme de gouttiere - Google Patents

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WO2005047617A1
WO2005047617A1 PCT/AU2004/001579 AU2004001579W WO2005047617A1 WO 2005047617 A1 WO2005047617 A1 WO 2005047617A1 AU 2004001579 W AU2004001579 W AU 2004001579W WO 2005047617 A1 WO2005047617 A1 WO 2005047617A1
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gutter
draining
cleaning
guttering
fascia
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James Ylias
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Priority to US10/579,380 priority patent/US20070079560A1/en
Publication of WO2005047617A1 publication Critical patent/WO2005047617A1/fr

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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D13/00—Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage ; Sky-lights
    • E04D13/04—Roof drainage; Drainage fittings in flat roofs, balconies or the like
    • E04D13/076—Devices or arrangements for removing snow, ice or debris from gutters or for preventing accumulation thereof
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D13/00—Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage ; Sky-lights
    • E04D13/04—Roof drainage; Drainage fittings in flat roofs, balconies or the like
    • E04D13/064—Gutters
    • E04D13/068—Means for fastening gutter parts together

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  • the present invention relates to a guttering system, and in particular, to an apparatus for securing a gutter to a fascia such that it can move in a pivoting manner, and, to a method of cleaning a gutter enabled by pivotal movement of the components thereof.
  • the present invention also incorporates a specialised tool for reading and effecting the pivotal movement of the gutter from a substrate surface.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a solution to the aforementioned problem, or at least an alternative to the presently known methods and systems.
  • the present invention provides an apparatus for pivotally securing a gutter to a fascia such that it may be pivotally moved between a first (draining) position and a second (cleaning) position.
  • the apparatus includes a bracket having an arm outwardly extending therefrom, and, a hinge means provided at a remote end of said arm, said gutter adapted to be secured to said hinge means such that pivotal movement is effected thereabouts.
  • said gutter includes an integrally formed connection means for pivotal attachment of said gutter to said hinge means on said arm.
  • the apparatus includes a connection means which is adapted to be secured to said gutter and to said hinge means.
  • connection means is shaped to substantially surround and thereby support said gutter therein.
  • the extremities of said connection means are formed with deformable tabs thereon, which are adapted to be deformed to at least partially surround lips formed on the edges of said gutter's walls.
  • the apparatus further includes a releasable locking means to lock said gutter in said first (draining) position.
  • the present invention provides a gutter adapted to be pivotally secured to a fascia such that it can be pivoted between a first (draining) position and a second (cleaning) position.
  • the gutter includes a hinge means for effectively pivotal movement thereabouts.
  • said apparatus is shaped to complement the profile of the gutter to which it is attached.
  • said arm extends outwards from said connection means in a substantially L-shaped configuration.
  • the present invention provides a guttering system which enable pivoted movement of a gutter component between a first (draining) position and a second (cleaning) position.
  • said guttering system pivots upwardly and outwardly from a pivotal axis which is displaced outwards from a fascia to which said guttering system is affixed.
  • a guttering system is adapted to pivotally move relative to compatible ancillary components including, but not limited to, corner gutter components, downpipe components, etc.
  • the present invention provides a method of cleaning a gutter, including the steps of: pivoting said gutter to a cleaning position, such that the gutter is disposed outwardly relative to its draining position; removing leaves from said gutter; and, returning said gutter to said draining position.
  • the tool further includes lock operating means to lock and/or unlock a locking means.
  • the present invention provides a tool for effecting movement of a gutter system between a first (draining) position and a second (cleaning) position, including a tool having a shaped end adapted to engage with said gutter, said tool being provided on an elongate handle such that said movement may be effected from a substrate surface remote from said gutter.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates an exploded isometric view of a preferred embodiment of the components of a guttering system in accordance with the present invention
  • Fig. 2 illustrates, in Figs. 2(a) and 2(b) thereof, two elevational views of preferred arrangements of guttering system embodiments, which operate in a similar manner
  • Fig. 3 illustrates, in Figs. 3(a), 3(b) and 3(c), plan views of how the gutter system of the present invention may alternatively be installed about a corner of a building
  • Fig. 1 illustrates an exploded isometric view of a preferred embodiment of the components of a guttering system in accordance with the present invention
  • Fig. 2 illustrates, in Figs. 2(a) and 2(b) thereof, two elevational views of preferred arrangements of guttering system embodiments, which operate in a similar manner
  • Fig. 3 illustrates, in Figs. 3(a), 3(b) and 3(c), plan views of how the gutter system of the present invention may alternatively
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an elevational view of how the guttering system of the present invention may be connected into a downpipe
  • Fig. 5 illustrates an elevational view of an alternatively preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 6 illustrates, in Figs. 6(a), 6(b) and 6(c) respectively, views of an alternatively preferred embodiment of the components of a guttering system in accordance with the present invention
  • Fig. 7 illustrates, in Figs. 7(a) and 7(b) respectively, views of yet an alternatively preferred embodiment of a guttering system, in accordance with the present invention, suited to rounded gutters
  • Fig. 8 illustrates the tool head of a guttering tilt device which may be used in conjunction with the guttering system of the present invention
  • Fig. 8 illustrates the tool head of a guttering tilt device which may be used in conjunction with the guttering system of the present invention
  • FIG. 9 illustrates details of an external corner gutter with 45° stop ends
  • Fig. 9(b) illustrating a detail of the stop ends
  • Fig. 10 illustrates the detail of an internal corner hinge clip, which may be utilised for internal gutter corners in the guttering system of the present invention.
  • the guttering system of the present invention may comprise a pair of brackets.
  • the embodiment illustrates a fascia bracket 2, and a gutter bracket 3, which are interconnected via hinge pin 4.
  • the fascia bracket may be provided with a plurality of connection means 5, shown as a plurality of orifices 5 in the upwardly extending portion of the fascia bracket 2, and be connected to the fascia via nails, screws or any or like connection means.
  • a gutter bracket 3 is shaped such that it can receive a gutter within its side walls 6 and 7, such that the tabs 8 and 9 extending therefrom, respectively, may be bent to straddle the lip of the gutter (not shown).
  • the gutter bracket 3 may be pivotally rotated in the direction shown by arrows 13 in Fig. 2. That is, the gutter may be pivoted upwardly and outwardly between a first, or draining, position as shown in Fig. 2, and a second, or cleaning, position wherein the gutter is typically disposed between 90° and 180°, from the first or drainage position. Once in the second or cleaning position, the gutter may be easily hosed out, or brushed out with a broom or like cleaning implement, such that any and all leaves and other debris contained within the gutter 14 may be easily removed.
  • Fig. 1 also illustrates the provision of a swivel lock 15, which may be attached to the gutter bracket 3 and adapted to protrude through an elongate orifice 16, such that, when in the drainage position, the swivel lock may be rotated such that the gutter bracket 3 is prevented from moving apart from the fascia bracket 2.
  • the gutter may be constructed such that it would normally be biased to remain in the draining position. This could be achieved with a spring or other biasing means, if necessary, but otherwise it may remain naturally in this position without the provision of a spring or other biasing means.
  • the method of cleaning the gutter includes a few simple steps. Firstly, the swivel lock may be rotated, permitting the gutter to be outwardly pivotally moved in the direction shown by arrows 13 in Fig. 2 from the first or draining position to the second or cleaning position. The leaves may fall or be easily removed therefrom. Once cleaned, the gutter may be returned to the draining position, and the swivel lock 15 may be relocked. It will be understood by persons skilled in the art that, when a single piece of guttering is required to be positioned along one edge of a roof, a relatively simple embodiment shown in Fig. 2 may be formed. However, most houses tend to have either outwards or inwards corners. Fig.
  • FIG. 3 shows how the present invention may be easily adapted to cater for outward comers. It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that inward comers may be likewise catered for.
  • Fig. 3(a) shows how the ends of the gutter may be angled such that they slightly overlap and abut with an adjacent angled edge, such that the outward rotation 13 is still enabled.
  • Fig. 3(b) illustrates an alternative whereby a fixed comer piece is provided into which straight edged gutters may rest and slightly overlap and may still be easily rotated as necessary between draining and cleaning positions.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates yet an alternative, whereby the comers are extended partially along the edges of the roof line. In some situations, this arrangement may be preferable to that of Fig. 3(b).
  • Downpipes and the like can easily be provided in the fixed comer pieces shown in Figs. 3(b) or 3(c), or, downpipes could be utilised as shown in Fig. 4, whereby the gutter may be molded such that a downpipe extension 17 fits within a downpipe 18, the downpipe extension still being able to be pivotally moved in the direction of arrow 13.
  • the present invention therefore provides a guttering system which may be easily cleaned, such that bushfire hazard build-up of leaves is easily avoided.
  • the guttering components of the present invention may be easily combined to form a guttering system, and that numerous variations and modifications are envisaged to the guttering system.
  • Fig. 1 a specific arrangement of components is illustrated in Fig. 1 to illustrate a bracket
  • various other means for connection of brackets to the gutters, brackets to the fascias may be embodied.
  • the gutter bracket could be eliminated as a separate component and formed integrally with the gutter.
  • fascia brackets could be provided, whereby the bracket could outwardly extend from beneath the eaves as opposed to the fascia, or, where the brackets may be adjustable, such that the gutter apparatus may be lowered for easy access, for instance, when installed on a steep or high roof.
  • the important aspect of the present invention is that the guttering system may be pivotally moved between a first draining position and a second cleaning position, such that the gutter may be easily cleaned by the leaves either falling or being easily removed from the gutter.
  • FIG. 5 An example of an alternatively preferred embodiment is shown in Fig. 5, wherein, a tubular gutter may be supported in a circular-shaped bracket, such that the gutter may be rotated, e.g. by 180°, to spill any leaves and be hosed out for cleaning.
  • the guttering system shown in Fig. 1 illustrates a guttering system in which tabs 8 and 9 are provided to straddle the lips of the gutter
  • the variation in the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 6 shows guttering system components which would suit most types of gutters, whereby the gutter is attached to the hinged bracket by means of rivets.
  • the hinge bracket component is illustrated in Fig. 6(a), whilst the based component of the bracket, or facia component, is shown in Fig.
  • Fig. 6(b) the assembled device is shown in cross- sectional view in Fig. 6(c). It will be appreciated that by providing holes 20 at appropriate positions on the gutter bracket 3, most types of gutter will be able to be attached by rivets to these holes. Also shown in Fig. 6 are two alternative hinge mechanisms, whereby either a roll pin 21 or a hinge pin 22 may be provided for pivotal securement of the gutter bracket to the facia bracket.
  • FIG. 6 An alternatively preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in Fig. 6, which illustrates the gutter bracket 3 and facia bracket 2, each having a curved lower profile suitable for gutters having such shape. It will be appreciated that all functional mechanisms of the embodiment shown in Fig. 7 would be similar to those of the other embodiments hereinbefore described.
  • Fig. 8 illustrates a gutter tilt tool head which is designed to connect to an aluminium extension rod for tilting of the gutter by a persons standing on a substrate or ground surface.
  • the tool head effectively comprises an attachment means for attachment of the tool head 23 to an extension rod which may be attached by means of a screw thread at orifice 24.
  • One or more engagement mechanisms 25 may be supplied, adapted to engage the front edge of the gutter, and, by appropriate movement of the extension rod, tilt the gutter.
  • One such suitable arrangement is shown in Fig. 8, whereby an elongated slot 26 is adapted to receive the gutter such that it is engaged therewith, and can then be tilted.
  • An appropriate shaped opening is provided to the elongate slot 26, the opening illustrated by reference numeral 27, such that the edge of the gutter is easily engaged.
  • Fig. 9 illustrates, in Figs. 9(a) and 9(b), details of features for an external comer gutter.
  • Fig. 9(a) illustrates how two gutters on an external corner may meet, each gutter labelled by reference numerals 29 and 30.
  • the adjoining edges may be provided with 45° comer stop ends 31, the detail of which is shown in Fig. 9(b), to allow both gutters to be tilted down at the same time.
  • Fig. 9(b) illustrates a 45° angle stop end for a right handed gutter, and it will, of course, be understood by persons skilled in the art that the mirror image may be used for a left handed gutter.
  • Fig. 10 illustrates an internal comer hinge clip, which is able to rotate about pivot point 34, in the direction shown by arrows 35.
  • the hinge clip 33 is able to be connected to the facia from the top hole 34, such that it can swing to the side to let the internal comer drop down.
  • the clip 33 is provided having L-shaped arms 36 and 37 with an angled tab 38 thereon.
  • the tab 38 is provided to be engaged with a tool, or by hand, such that the clip can be rotated to the desired position to allow free movement of the gutter.
  • a hole 39 may be provided to facilitate engagement with an appropriate tool.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif permettant de fixer de manière pivotante une gouttière à une bordure d'avant-toit, de façon qu'elle puisse passer d'une première position (dite position de drainage) à une seconde position (dite position de nettoyage). Ce dispositif comprend un bras qui s'étend vers l'extérieur (2), équipé d'une charnière (4). La gouttière est fixée à la charnière à l'aide d'une patte de fixation (3), par exemple, de façon que le pivotement de la gouttière par rapport à la patte de fixation soit possible. Pour nettoyer la gouttière, il suffit de la faire pivoter jusqu'à sa seconde position, position dans laquelle elle est disposée vers l'extérieur par rapport à sa première position. Une fois la gouttière débarrassée de ses feuilles, elle peut être remise dans sa première position. Un outil spécial (Fig. 8) peut être utilisé pour faire pivoter la gouttière.
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