Protective Materials

Abstract

To provide a protective member capable of preventing a support member from being soiled during painting or the like. [Solution] A protective member 1 that protects a support member 100 that fixes a rain gutter 110 to a building 120, comprising an upper protective member 10 having a first upper end 11 located on the side of the building 120 and a second upper end 12 located on the side of the rain gutter 110, and a lower protective member 20 having a first lower end 21 located on the side of the building 120 and a second lower end 22 located on the side of the rain gutter 110, characterized in that at least a portion of both the first upper end 11 and the first lower end 21 abut against the building 120, and at least a portion of both the second upper end 12 and the second lower end 22 abut against the rain gutter 110.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a protective member. [Background technology]

[0002] When painting the exterior of a building, there are surfaces to be painted and surfaces not to be painted, and it is common to protect (protect) the surfaces not to be painted to prevent paint from adhering to them (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-249254 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Generally, buildings are provided with gutters to allow rainwater to be smoothly discharged to the ground, and the gutters are fixed to the building with supporting members such as metal fittings.

[0005] For example, when the exterior walls of a house deteriorate over time and need to be painted, the paint may adhere to the support members of the rain gutters during the painting process, damaging their appearance and reducing their functionality.

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to temporarily protect the support members, but this is generally done by wrapping them with masking tape, which is time-consuming and requires a lot of work to install and remove. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a protective element for protecting a support element that fixes a gutter to a building, comprising: an upper protective element located above the support element and having a first upper end located on the building side and a second upper end located on the gutter side; and a lower protective element located below the support element and having a first lower end located on the building side and a second lower end located on the gutter side, wherein at least a portion of both the first upper end and the first lower end abut the building, and at least a portion of both the second upper end and the second lower end abut the gutter.

[0008] Other features of the present invention will become apparent from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, a protective element can be provided for protecting a support element that fixes a gutter to a building, comprising: an upper protective element located above the support element and having a first upper end located on the side of the building and a second upper end located on the side of the gutter; and a lower protective element located below the support element and having a first lower end located on the side of the building and a second lower end located on the side of the gutter, wherein at least a portion of both the first upper end and the first lower end abut the building, and at least a portion of both the second upper end and the second lower end abut the gutter. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] The drawings illustrate particular embodiments of the invention, including essential features of the invention as well as alternative and preferred embodiments. [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a support member according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 1, and is a schematic cross-sectional view of a support member according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3]FIG. 3 is a detailed view of part B in FIG. 2, showing the state in which the support member and the building are in contact with each other. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing Modification 1, illustrating the state in which the support member and the building are in contact with each other. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] At least the following matters will become clear from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings.

[0012] This protective member protects a support member that fixes a gutter to a building, and comprises: an upper protective member located above the support member and having a first upper end located on the building side and a second upper end located on the gutter side; and a lower protective member located below the support member and having a first lower end located on the building side and a second lower end located on the gutter side, wherein at least a portion of both the first upper end and the first lower end abut the building, and at least a portion of both the second upper end and the second lower end abut the gutter.

[0013] Such a protective member covers the support member from above and below, while its ends abut both the building and the gutter, thereby preventing the support member from becoming dirty during painting, etc.

[0014] <About this embodiment> The protective member 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the protective member 1 according to this embodiment, and Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 1, which is a schematic cross-sectional view of the support member according to this embodiment.

[0015] As shown in Figure 1, the protective member 1 is provided on a building 120 and is a member for surrounding and protecting the entire support member 100 that fixes and supports a rain gutter 110 (a so-called downspout in Figure 1) to the building 120.

[0016] The purpose of such protection is not permanent, but rather to temporarily protect the support member 100 and gutters 110 from paint adhering when, for example, the exterior wall of the building 120 needs to be repainted in repairs to the exterior due to deterioration over time.

[0017] The protective member 1 can be separated into an upper and lower portion, and has an upper protective member 10 and a lower protective member 20. In Fig. 1, the upper protective member 10 and the lower protective member 20 are fixed to surround the support member 100.

[0018] The method for fixing the upper protective member 10 and the lower protective member 20 is not particularly limited, but examples include fixing using an elastic material such as rubber, fixing using a hook-and-loop fastener, and fixing by snap-fit ​​engagement.

[0019] Furthermore, both ends of the protective member 1 are at least partially in contact with the rain gutter 110 and the building 120. Therefore, even if paint drips after exterior application, the dripping paint can be prevented by the contacting portions, and it is possible to prevent the dripping paint from reaching the support member 100 and staining the support member 100.

[0020] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the first upper end 11 and the first lower end 21 abut against the building 120, and the second upper end 12 and the second lower end 22 abut against the rain gutter 110.

[0021] In other words, the protective member 1 of this embodiment is a protective member 1 that protects the support member 100 that fixes the rain gutter 110 to the building 120, and comprises an upper protective member 10 that is located above the support member 100 and has a first upper end 11 that is located on the side of the building 120 and a second upper end 12 that is located on the side of the rain gutter 110, and a lower protective member 20 that is located below the support member 100 and has a first lower end 21 that is located on the side of the building 120 and a second lower end 22 that is located on the side of the rain gutter 110, and at least a portion of both the first upper end 11 and the first lower end 21 abuts the building 120, and at least a portion of both the second upper end 12 and the second lower end 22 abuts the rain gutter 110.

[0022] In this way, the support member 100 is covered from above and below, and the ends are in contact with both the building 120 and the rain gutter 110, so that the support member 100 can be prevented from becoming dirty during painting, etc.

[0023] Furthermore, both the upper protective member 10 and the lower protective member 20 of the protective member 1 according to this embodiment have the property of being resistant to deformation at room temperature. In other words, the protective member 1 has shape-retaining properties at room temperature.

[0024] Therefore, for example, even if a brush or the like strongly interferes with the protective member 1 during exterior mounting, the protective member 1 will not be deformed, and therefore, displacement of the protective position can be prevented.

[0025] That is, in the protective member 1 according to this embodiment, both the upper protective member 10 and the lower protective member 20 are made of non-flexible materials and have shape retention properties at room temperature.

[0026] In this way, since the member is non-flexible, it will not be deformed even when interfered with by a brush or the like during painting, and it is possible to prevent the support member 100 from being soiled due to displacement of the protection position.

[0027] Furthermore, the protective member 1 according to this embodiment uses synthetic resin (plastic) as the non-flexible member, rather than metal or ceramic, because if the protective member 1 were made of a hard material, it could damage the rain gutter 110 or the building 120.

[0028] That is, in the protective member 1 according to this embodiment, the non-flexible member is made of a resin material, which can prevent damage to the rain gutters 110, the building 120, etc., and also makes it possible to provide a protective member 1 that is inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to use.

[0029] The type of synthetic resin is not particularly limited, but examples that can be used include polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), PLA resin, ABS resin, nylon resin, polycarbonate (PC) resin, acrylic resin, PETG, thermoplastic polyurethane, etc.

[0030] Also, as shown in Figure 1, the shape of the part of the support member 100 that is fixed to the building 120 is approximately circular, and the end of the protection member 1 in this embodiment is shaped to conform to this shape.

[0031] This is because by making the end of the protective member 1 conform to the shape of the support member 100, the amount of unpainted area on the exterior wall of the building 120 can be reduced, resulting in a clean painted finish.

[0032] That is, the shapes of the first upper end 11 and the first lower end 21 of the protective member 1 according to this embodiment are aligned with the shape of the part of the support member 100 that is fixed to the building. As a result, the protective member 1 abuts along the shape of the part of the support member 100 that is fixed to the building, and a beautiful painted finish can be achieved.

[0033] Furthermore, the shape of the fixed portion of the support member 100 with the outer wall of the building 120 is not limited to being approximately circular; for example, if it is approximately rectangular, the shapes of the first upper end portion 11 and the first lower end portion 21 can also be rectangular to conform to this shape.

[0034] In addition, in the protective member 1 of this embodiment, a flexible member (not shown) having greater flexibility can be provided on at least a portion of the ends of the upper protective member 10 and the lower protective member 20 that abut against the above-mentioned rain gutter 110 and building 120.

[0035] By providing a flexible member, the member can deform to fit the shape of the rain gutter 110 and the building 120, thereby reducing the gaps through which paint can get in. Furthermore, the repulsive force of the flexible member improves adhesion at the ends, further reducing the gaps through which paint can get in.

[0036] In other words, the protective member 1 of this embodiment has flexible members provided on at least a portion of the first upper end 11, the first lower end 21, the second upper end 12, and the second lower end 22, and the flexible members deform to conform to the shape of the building 120 and the gutter 110.

[0037] In this case, the flexible member conforms to the shapes of the building 120 and the rain gutter 110, improving adhesion and preventing the protective member 1 from shifting, and also enabling a beautiful painted finish.

[0038] The flexible member according to this embodiment is made of a rubber material, which makes it possible to provide a protective member 1 that is highly flexible, inexpensive, and easy to use.

[0039] The type of rubber material is not particularly limited, but examples that can be used include natural rubber (NR), styrene butadiene rubber (SBR), chloroprene rubber (CR), acrylonitrile rubber (NBR), butyl rubber (IIR), ethylene propylene rubber (EPDM), urethane rubber (U), silicone rubber (Si), fluororubber (FKM), and chlorosulfonated polyethylene rubber (CSM).

[0040] Fig. 3 is a detailed view of part B in Fig. 2, showing the state in which the support member and the building are in contact with each other. As shown in Fig. 3, the first upper end 11 of the upper protection member 10 has an inclined portion 13, and the inclined tip is in contact with the building 120 (the first lower end 21 of the lower protection member 20 has a similar shape, but is not shown here).

[0041] This is to reduce the area where the protective member 1 abuts against the exterior wall of the building 120, thereby minimizing the portion of the exterior wall of the building 120 that cannot be painted by the protective member 1 as much as possible.

[0042] That is, in the protective member 1 according to this embodiment, the first upper end portion 11 and the first lower end portion 21 have the inclined portion 13, and the tip of the inclined portion 13 abuts against the building.

[0043] In this way, the tip of the inclined portion 13 comes into contact with the building, thereby reducing the amount of protection, and a beautiful painted finish can be achieved.

[0044] In addition, the first upper end 11, the first lower end 21, the second upper end 12, and the second lower end 22, which are the parts where the protective member 1 abuts the rain gutter 110 and the exterior wall of the building 120, can be made replaceable.

[0045] This allows, for example, replacement of the support member 100 with one that conforms to the shape of the part of the support member 100 that is fixed to the building, and various members with different flexibility can be used at the end.

[0046] Furthermore, by making the end portions replaceable as described above, it is also possible to replace the main body portion (portions other than the replaceable end portions) of the protection member 1. This allows the main body portion to be replaced according to the length and shape (for example, L-shape) of the support member 100, and it is possible to make the main body portion substantially rectangular or have a shape that matches the shape of the support member 100, rather than the substantially circular shape shown in FIG.

[0047] <About Modification 1> Next, Modification 1 will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing Modification 1, illustrating the state in which the support member and the building are in contact with each other.

[0048] In Modification 1, the portion of the protective member 1 that abuts against the exterior wall of the building 120 differs from that of this embodiment. Here, the upper protective member 10 will be described, and a description of the lower protective member 20, which has a similar configuration, will be omitted.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 4, in the first modification, a contact end 11a, which is a part of the first upper end 11, contacts the exterior wall of the building 120, and the remaining part is a non-contact end 11b that does not contact.

[0050] By doing so, for example, after the protective member 1 is installed and painted, the protective member 1 can be rotated around the axis in the extension direction of the support member 100 and painted again, thereby reducing the portion that is not painted by the protective member 1. In other words, when it is necessary to repaint areas that have not been painted by the protective member 1, the ease of such repainting can be improved.

[0051] <Other embodiments> The above embodiments are intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention may be modified or improved without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and it goes without saying that the present invention includes equivalents thereof.

[0052] In the above embodiment, a downspout was described as a rain gutter, but this is not limited to this and it can also be used for, for example, eaves gutters, side gutters, etc., and as a support member for cables and the like installed along an exterior wall.

[0053] Furthermore, the present invention may include at least the following embodiments, which may be adopted separately or in combination with each other.

[0054] (1) The upper and lower protective members are both made of non-flexible materials and have shape retention at room temperature. Because they are non-flexible materials, they will not deform even when brushed during painting, and contamination due to misalignment of the protective member can be suppressed.

[0055] (2) A protective member characterized in that the non-flexible member is made of a resin material. By using a resin material, it is possible to provide a protective member that can suppress damage to gutters, buildings, etc., and is inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to use.

[0056] (3) A protective member characterized in that a flexible member is provided on at least a portion of the first upper end, the first lower end, the second upper end, and the second lower end, and the flexible member deforms to conform to the shapes of the building and the gutter. Because the flexible member conforms to the shapes of the building and the gutter, adhesion is improved, slippage of the protective member is suppressed, and a beautiful painted finish can be achieved.

[0057] (4) A protective member characterized in that the flexible member is made of a rubber material. By using a rubber material, it is possible to provide a protective member that is highly flexible, inexpensive, and easy to use.

[0058] (5) A protective member characterized in that the shapes of the first upper end and the first lower end are aligned with the shape of the part of the support member that is fixed to the building. Because they abut along the shape of the part of the support member that is fixed to the building, it is possible to prevent displacement due to painting and to achieve a beautiful painted finish.

[0059] (6) A protective member characterized in that the first upper end and the first lower end have inclined portions, and the tips of the inclined portions abut against the building. By abutting the tips of the inclined portions against the building, the amount of protective material can be reduced, resulting in a beautiful painted finish. [Explanation of symbols]

[0060] 1 Protective material 10 Upper protective member 11 First upper end 12 Second upper end 20 Lower protective member 21 First lower end 22 Second lower end 100 support member 110 Rain gutters 120 Buildings

Claims

1. A protective member for protecting a support member that fixes a rain gutter to a building, an upper protective member located above the support member and having a first upper end portion located on the building side and a second upper end portion located on the rain gutter side; a lower protective member located below the support member and having a first lower end located on the building side and a second lower end located on the rain gutter side; Equipped with At least a portion of both the first upper end and the first lower end abuts the building, A protective member characterized in that at least a portion of both the second upper end portion and the second lower end portion abuts the rain gutter.

2. The protective member according to claim 1, A protective member characterized in that both the upper protective member and the protective member are made of non-flexible materials and have shape retention at room temperature.

3. The protective member according to claim 2, A protective member characterized in that the non-flexible member is made of a resin material.

4. The protective member according to claim 2, a flexible member is provided on at least a portion of the first upper end, the first lower end, the second upper end, and the second lower end; A protective member characterized in that the flexible member deforms to conform to the shape of the building and the gutter.

5. The protective member according to claim 4, The protective member is characterized in that the flexible member is made of a rubber material.

6. The protective member according to claim 2, A protective member characterized in that the shapes of the first upper end and the first lower end follow the shape of the part of the support member that is fixed to the building.

7. The protective member according to claim 2, the first upper end and the first lower end have sloped portions; A protective member characterized in that the tip of the inclined portion abuts against the building.

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