DE9401192U1 - Gutter cover as a dirt deflector - Google Patents

Description

Afctenz. ; G 94 Ol 192.3, M. SwaJ. Met. , -03s 11. 93, Da. ri, page 1

DESCRIPTION

Gutter cover as dirt deflector

Technical area:

Known state of the art and defects :

Problem:

Solvent:

Construction j Building construction j Roofing water drainage (unhindered)

Rain-

Previous solutions (e.g. DE 3829 384 or DE 344 8061) appear to be a little too complicated, in some cases not effective enough or even unaesthetic (affect the overall appearance of the house in an unfavourable way).

To keep gutters permanently free of coarse dirt (leaves, small branches, etc.), but with a more optimal solution than before.

Cover strips made of suitable plastic (possibly recycled material), the depth of which is particularly suitable for common gutter sizes (e.g. 28 and 32) in such a way that they always form a convex curve upwards, making it easier for the wind to blow away leaves and small branches etc., which creates a good self-cleaning effect!

The "mesh" size is chosen (approx. 1.5 cm) so that even smaller leaves (e.g. from birch trees) are held back or held back, but the rainwater can still flow unhindered into the gutter. The fastening clips on the strips keep them stable in their curved position after they have been clipped onto the gutter edges.

Ref.: G 94 Ol 192. 3, M. SWo^ Nkt. /"03*. 11. 93, Da. ri. , page 2

Implementation example 1 : see drawings and photos!

Achieved - effective (successfully tested for 6 years with a similar pro

temporary cover - - Photosj also often adapts to roof pockets that extend deeper into the gutter)

- unobtrusive (elegant, with rather transparent

Material barely noticeable upper part of the gutter)

- maintenance-free (better self-cleaning due to curvature

ation effect by wind)

- easy to install (by simply clamping or "clipping")

- easily removable if necessary, if Me

ter or two-meter pieces can be used

- inexpensive (low production costs:

Basic material cheap and mass production easily possible)

- commercially / marketing-wise interesting, because

Production can easily be switched to conventional gutter colors as well as fashion colors (colorful plastic gutters are on the rise!)

Claims (1)

Ak££nz_. : 6 94 Ol 192.3, M. SwS, 5Hkt. \ "&thgr;2: ^# 11 . ^: a3;.S>a. ri. , page 3 192.3, M. SwS, jHkt..5· ;p3.: ll.'&SJ.jBa. ri., CLAIM FOR PROTECTION Gutter cover (item 1) to repel dirt such as leaves and small branches etc., whereby - this covering consists of strip-shaped, flexible and sieve-, grid- or net-like plastic, - this plastic is made in such a way that it is weather-resistant overall, especially in warm weather it does not deform too much and therefore creates an unfavourable trough effect (contrary to the desired curvature), - the covering strips are provided with clips (item 2) at regular intervals (approx. 33 cm) on the longitudinal edges, which can be easily attached to the gutter edges inside and outside, or these strips are not made in one piece or as a unit together with the fastening clips, but rather are attached using individual double clips (item 3) which can be attached at the desired locations both upwards (on the strips) and downwards (on the gutter edges), - the strips can be produced in meter or two-meter pieces, or possibly as goods from the roll (can be cut to size).