Self-aligning leaf dustpan

Abstract

To provide a self-aligning leaf dust collector which prevents fallen leaves from flowing with rainwater and being prevented from being discharged into an eaves gutter at a drop outlet attached to a water collector and can be used repeatedly. [Solution] The self-aligning leaf dustpan 1 is fitted with a main body 2 that receives fallen leaves, and has a discharge hole 3 for discharging raindrops, an eccentric protrusion 4 that is shaped similarly to the eaves gutter and angled on the opposite side to the roof, and an alignment bar 5. When the alignment bar is lifted, the roof side tip 6 drops down to fit into the eaves gutter, allowing it to be attached, and conversely, when the alignment bar is raised, it can be detached.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a dustpan that is attached to a gutter to clean fallen leaves that accumulate in the gutter. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, leaves that fall into eaves gutters flow with the raindrops and are discharged through the vertical gutter from the outlet of the funnel, but depending on the shape and size of the leaves, they often accumulate at the outlet and block drainage, causing the accumulation of raindrops to leak out of the funnel.

[0003] As a countermeasure, dust nets and strainers are installed at the drop outlet to prevent fallen leaves from entering the downspouts. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The problem to be solved had the following drawbacks: (i) Even if dust mesh or strainers are installed, fallen leaves will accumulate over time, and when they become full, raindrops will fall onto the outside and the eaves gutter will no longer function. (b) The outlet of the eaves gutter is generally located near the corner of the roof, so in order to safely remove fallen leaves, it is necessary to set up scaffolding, which is very expensive. (c) In the absence of scaffolding, workers are at high risk of falling. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The self-aligning leaf dustpan (1) has a main body (2) that receives fallen leaves, a drain hole (3) that drains raindrops, an eccentric protrusion (4) that is angled on the opposite side to the roof and has a shape similar to that of an eaves gutter, and an alignment bar (5). When the alignment bar is raised, the roof end (6) drops down and fits into the eaves gutter, allowing it to be attached. Conversely, when the alignment bar is raised, it can be removed. Effect of the Invention

[0006] (i) The self-alignment effect allows it to be repeatedly attached and detached, making it possible to clean up accumulated fallen leaves. (b) Attachment and detachment can be performed from the ground, making it safe and eliminating the risk of falling. (C) It can be manufactured by resin molding, so it can be provided at low cost. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] Figure 1 shows an example of our school's proposal. The self-aligning leaf dustpan (1) is semicircular with an open top, modeled after an eaves gutter, with an opening on one side to let in raindrops and fallen leaves, and a barrier on the other side to stop raindrops and fallen leaves. The bottom of the semicircle has multiple drainage holes to drain raindrops, and the eccentric protrusion (4) and alignment bar (5) installed on the top of the side serve as handles to form the dustpan. The main body (2) is responsible for the part of the self-aligning leaf dustpan (1) that requires the dust collection function, holding fallen leaves, and has the function of discharging raindrops into the discharge hole near the water collector's outlet. There are multiple discharge holes (3) at the bottom of the main body, and in this embodiment, there are two rows of five holes running through along the longitudinal direction, so that raindrops do not accumulate. The eccentric protrusion (4) is a rod-shaped object attached to the roof side of the body on the opposite side of the ground outside the vertical line, and has the function of adjusting the angle to perform the self-alignment function and adjust the function of inserting and removing the body. The alignment bar (5) is a rod-shaped object attached to the ends of two eccentric protrusions (4). When the main body is lifted, the tip (6) on the roof side drops down and acts as a guide, allowing it to be installed by following the eaves gutter. By lifting the alignment bar (5), the main body (2) can be inserted and removed from the eaves gutter by the reverse alignment effect through the eccentric protrusion (4). The roof tip (6) points to the roof side tip of the main body (2) and has a guide function for performing the alignment leaf dust collection function. [Explanation of symbols]

[0009] 1 Self-aligning leaf dustpan 2 Main unit 3 Drain hole 4 Eccentric protrusion 5 Alignment Bar 6 Roof side tip

Claims

[Claim 1] The self-aligning leaf dustpan (1) is provided in combination with a body (2) that receives fallen leaves, and has a discharge hole (3) for discharging raindrops, an eccentric protrusion (4) that is similar in shape to an eaves gutter and is angled on the opposite side to the roof side, and an alignment bar (5), and when the alignment bar is lifted, the roof side tip (6) drops down to fit into the eaves gutter, allowing the self-aligning leaf dustpan to be attached, and conversely, when the alignment bar (5) is lifted, the self-aligning leaf dustpan can be removed.

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