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The water-repellent flashing material integrates with the window sash to address insufficient waterproofing by forming sealed angles and corners, preventing water ingress and enhancing drainage.

JP7798935B2Active Publication Date: 2026-01-14MISAWA HOMES CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2024019166
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-13
Publication Date
2026-01-14
Estimated Expiration
2044-02-13

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing window structures fail to adequately integrate the flashing material with the window sash, leading to insufficient waterproofing, particularly at the corners and edges, allowing water to seep into the exterior wall.

Method used

A water-repellent flashing material is designed with inclined plates, rear and side tabs, and additional extensions that form sealed angles and corners, integrating with the window sash to prevent water ingress and enhance drainage.

Benefits of technology

The solution effectively prevents water from seeping into the exterior wall by integrating the flashing material with the window sash, ensuring comprehensive waterproofing and improved drainage.

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Abstract

To achieve water stopping under the side of a sash only by a water flashing material and to improve the unity of the water flashing material and the sash.SOLUTION: A water flashing material (30) includes: a sloping plate (41) that is laid on a bottom surface (3) inside an opening (2), slopes downward toward the outdoors, and extends from the opening (2) to the outdoors; a rear tab (42) that is bent upward from a rear edge of the sloping plate (41), abuts against a width surface (3c) and is fixed to the width surface (3c) provided along a lower edge of a sash (10) inside the opening (2); and side tabs (46) that are bent upward from side edges of the sloping plate (41), abut from side edges of the rear tab (42) against and are fixed to inside side surfaces of the opening (2). The sloping plate (41), the rear tab (42), and the side tabs (46) form a corner sealed thereby.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a water-repellent material. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a window structure constructed in an opening in an exterior wall. A frame is provided along the interior surface of the opening to mount a window sash. The window sash is inserted into the opening from the exterior side and abuts against the frame on the inner periphery of the opening, where it is fixed with screws. The flashing material used at the bottom edge of the opening is formed into a roughly groove-like shape in plan view, with the bottom edge and slightly raised overlapping portions on both sides. The flashing material has a roughly L-shaped cross section that runs from the outer periphery of the opening to a position just before the frame on the inner periphery of the opening. The lower trim is attached so that it spans from the outer periphery to the inner periphery of the opening, pressing it against the outer periphery of the opening. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 3945646 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Patent Document 1 does not disclose in detail the relationship between the window sash and the underlying flashing material. According to Figures 2 and 3 of Patent Document 1, the center of the flashing material is attached to the bottom surface inside the opening, and the center of the flashing material is spaced below the bottom edge of the sash. Both sides of the flashing material's center rise from the side edges of the center and are attached to the inside side surfaces of the opening. According to Figure 3(a) of Patent Document 1, the lower right and lower left corners of the window sash are cut out, so both sides of the flashing material's center are also spaced apart from the window sash. As a result, the vertical surface behind the flashing material is not covered by the flashing material, and the corner between the inside side surface of the opening and the flashing surface is not sufficiently waterproofed by the flashing material alone. Furthermore, the flashing material and the window sash are not integrated properly. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to enable waterproofing under the sides of a sash to be achieved using only a flashing material, and to improve the integrity of the flashing material and the sash. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The following reference numerals in parentheses refer to FIGS. 1 to 11.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, according to claim 1, A water flashing material (30) is attached to an opening (2) formed in an exterior wall (1) having a thickness and is provided under a sash (10) disposed at a position recessed from the outer surface of the exterior wall (1) toward the interior of the building, an inclined plate (41) laid on the bottom surface (3) inside the opening (2), inclined downward toward the outdoors, and protruding from the opening (2) to the outdoors; a rear tab (42) bent upward from the rear edge of the inclined plate (41) and abutted against a sight surface (3c) provided along the lower end of the sash (10) inside the opening (2) and fixed to the sight surface (3c); The side edge of the inclined plate (41) is bent upward, and the side edge of the rear tab (42) is bent upward. bent forward, and a side tab (46) that is abutted against and fixed to the inner side surface of the opening (2), The inclined plate (41), the rear tab (42), and the side tab (46) form a corner sealed by them. A water-repellent material (30) is provided, characterized by the above.

[0007] According to claim 1, the angle formed by the inclined plate (41), rear tab (42), and side tab (46) seals the flashing material to provide waterproofing under the side of the sash and contributes to preventing water from seeping into the exterior wall (1). The rear tab (42) is fixed by abutting against the facing surface (3c), contributing to improved integration between the sash (10) and the flashing material (30). The downward slope of the inclined plate (41) toward the exterior contributes to improved drainage of rainwater that has accumulated on the inclined plate (41). The inclined plate (41) extending from the opening (2) to the exterior contributes to improved drainage of rainwater that has accumulated on the inclined plate (41).

[0008] According to claim 2, The water-repellent material (30) according to claim 1, The rear tab (42) has a first extension (42a) on a side of the rear tab (42) that extends upward from an upper edge of a central portion of the rear tab (42), The side tab (46) has a second extension (46a) at the rear of the side tab (46) that extends upward from the upper edge of the front of the side tab (46), The first extension portion (42a) is abutted against a second sight surface (5c) provided along the side edge of the sash (10) inside the opening (2) and fixed to the second sight surface (5c), the second extension portion (46a) is abutted against the side surface inside the opening (2) and fixed to the side surface, The first extension portion (42a) and the second extension portion (46a) form a corner that is sealed by them. A water-repellent material (30) is provided, characterized by the above.

[0009] According to claim 2, the first extension portion (42a) abuts against the second visible surface (5c) and is fixed to the second visible surface (5c), which contributes to preventing water from seeping into the exterior wall (1) and improving the integrity of the sash (10) and the flashing material (30). The first extension portion (42a) and the second extension portion (46a) form a sealed angle, which contributes to preventing water from seeping into the exterior wall (1).

[0010] According to claim 3, The water-repellent material (30) according to claim 2, a rear plate (81) that is overlapped on and joined to the first extending portion (42a) and that abuts against an upper surface of the inclined plate (41) along a rear edge of the inclined plate (41); a side plate (82) that is bent forward from a side edge of the rear plate (81), overlaps the side tab (46), is joined to the side tab (46), and is abutted against an upper surface of the inclined plate (41) along the side edge of the inclined plate (41); Further provided with A water-repellent material (30) is provided, characterized by the above.

[0011] According to claim 3, the rear plate (81) abutting against the upper surface of the inclined plate (41) contributes to preventing water from entering between the rear plate (81) and the rear tab (42) from above the inclined plate (41), and thereby contributes to preventing water from entering into the outer wall (1). The side plate (82) abutting against the upper surface of the inclined plate (41) contributes to preventing water from entering between the side plate (82) and the side tab (46) from above the inclined plate (41), and thereby contributes to preventing water from entering into the outer wall (1).

[0012] According to claim 4, The water-repellent material (30) according to claim 3, A seal (90) is provided at the corner formed by the side plate (82) and the inclined plate (41) and at the corner formed by the rear plate (81) and the inclined plate (41). Further provided with A water-repellent material (30) is provided, characterized by the above.

[0013] According to claim 4, the sealing material (90) is provided at the corner between the side plate (82) and the inclined plate (41) and at the corner between the rear plate (81) and the inclined plate (41), which contributes to preventing water from seeping in from above the inclined plate (41) to the back of the side plate (82) and the rear plate (81), and ultimately contributes to preventing water from seeping in to the outer wall (1).

[0014] According to claim 5, The water-repellent material according to claim 3 or 4, a front flange (83) that is bent laterally from the front edge of the side plate (82), that extends downward from the lower end of the front edge of the side plate (82), and that abuts against and is fixed to the outer surface of the outer wall (1); a cover (84) extending from the lower portion of the front flange (83) in a direction opposite to the direction in which the upper portion of the front flange (83) extends from the front edge of the side plate (82); Further provided with The inclined plate (41) a wide portion (41b) placed face down on the bottom surface (3) inside the opening (2); a narrow portion (41a) extending from the wide portion (41b) of the opening (2) to the front, flush with the wide portion (41b), and projecting outward from the front edge of the bottom surface (3); The cover (84) covers from the front an area below the front edge of the portion of the wide portion (41b) that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion (41a). A water-repellent material (30) is provided, characterized by the above.

[0015] According to claim 5, rainwater flowing down from the front edge of the portion of the wide portion (41b) that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion (41a) is stopped by the cover (84), which contributes to preventing water from seeping into the area below the inclined plate (41).

[0016] According to claim 6, The water-repellent material (30) according to claim 5, an overlapping tab (51) that overlaps a portion of the wide portion (41b) that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion (41a) and that is along the front edge of that portion; a closing tab (52) bent downward from the front edge of the overlapping tab (51); Equipped with The cover (84) is placed over the closure tab (52). A water-repellent material (30) is provided, characterized by the above.

[0017] According to claim 6, the overlapping tab (51) is overlapped under the portion of the wide portion (41b) that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion (41a), and the sealing tab (52) is bent downward from the front edge of the overlapping tab (51), so that rainwater flowing down from the front edge of the portion that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion (41a) is less likely to seep into the area below the inclined plate (41). While the cover (84) contributes to preventing water from seeping into the area below the inclined plate (41), the overlapping tab (51) and the sealing tab (52) reinforce the water-seeking prevention function of the cover (84).

[0018] According to claim 7, The water-repellent material (30) according to claim 6, a tip plate (43) bent downward from the front edge of the narrow portion (41a); a lower plate (44) bent backward from the lower end of the tip plate (43); a lower tab (45) bent downward from the rear edge of the lower plate (44) and abutted against the outer surface of the outer wall (1) to be fixed to the outer surface; a cap (61) fitted into a small edge (47) surrounded by the narrow portion (41a), the tip plate (43), and the side edges of the lower plate (44); a joining tab (62) bent laterally from the rear edge of the cap (61); The closing tab (52) and the joining tab (62) are sandwiched between the cover (84) and the outer surface of the outer wall (1), and the cover (84), the closing tab (52), and the joining tab (62) are joined together. A water-repellent material (30) is provided, characterized by the above.

[0019] According to claim 7, fitting the cap 61 into the edge 47 contributes to preventing water from seeping into the edge 47, and thus contributes to preventing water from seeping into the outer wall 1. The closing tab 52 and the connecting tab 62 are sandwiched between the cover 84 and the outer surface of the outer wall 1, and the cover 84, the closing tab 52, and the connecting tab 62 are connected to each other, reinforcing the water-proof function of the cover 84. In other words, the connection of the cover 84, the closing tab 52, and the connecting tab 62 makes it difficult for rainwater flowing down from the front edge of the portion extending laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion 41a to seep into the area below the inclined plate 41.

[0020] According to claim 8, The water-repellent material (30) according to claim 5, a tip plate (43) bent downward from the front edge of the narrow portion (41a); a lower plate (44) bent backward from the lower end of the tip plate (43); a lower tab (45) bent downward from the rear edge of the lower plate (44) and abutted against the outer surface of the outer wall (1) to be fixed to the outer surface; a cap (61) fitted into a small edge (47) surrounded by the narrow portion (41a), the tip plate (43), and the side edges of the lower plate (44); a joining tab (62) bent laterally from the rear edge of the cap (61); The tab (62) to be joined is sandwiched between the cover (84) and the outer surface of the outer wall (1), and the cover (84) and the tab (62) to be joined are joined. A water-repellent material (30) is provided, characterized by the above.

[0021] According to claim 8, fitting the cap (61) into the edge (47) contributes to preventing water from seeping into the edge (47), and thus contributes to preventing water from seeping into the outer wall (1). The joinable tab (62) is sandwiched between the cover (84) and the outer surface of the outer wall (1), and the cover (84) and the joinable tab (62) are joined, reinforcing the water-proof function of the cover (84). In other words, by joining the cover (84) and the joinable tab (62), rainwater flowing down from the front edge of the portion extending laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion (41a) is less likely to seep into the area below the inclined plate (41).

[0022] According to claim 9, The water-repellent material (30) according to claim 8, a cover plate (70) overlapping the lower tab (45) and extending laterally from the side edge of the lower tab (45); The cover (84) is overlapped on the portion of the cover plate (70) that extends from the side edge of the lower tab (45). A water-repellent material (30) is provided, characterized by the above.

[0023] According to claim 9, the cover plate (70) overlaps the lower tab (45) and extends laterally from the side edge of the lower tab (45), making it difficult for rainwater to penetrate laterally between the lower tab (45) and the outer surface of the outer wall (1). The cover (84) overlaps the portion of the cover plate (70) that extends from the side edge of the lower tab (45), so the gap between the cover (84) and the outer surface of the outer wall (1) is filled by the cover plate (70). The overlap between the cover (84) and the cover plate (70) contributes to preventing water from seeping into the outer wall (1). [Effects of the Invention]

[0024] According to the present invention, water can be stopped under the side of the sash using only the flashing material, and the flashing material and the sash are integrated. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a window structure as seen from outside. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the lower part of the window structure. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the lower part of the window structure. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the water-repellent material. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the water-repellent material. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of region VI shown in FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the water-repellent material with some parts removed. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of VII shown in FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the water-repellent material with some parts removed. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of the region X shown in FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a modified water-repellent material. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. Features and technical effects of the embodiments will be understood from the following detailed description and drawings. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below. Because the drawings are provided for illustrative purposes only, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the examples in the drawings.

[0027] <1. Overview of exterior walls, openings and window structures> Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a window structure provided in an exterior wall 1 of a building such as a house, Fig. 2 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the side of the window structure, and Fig. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the lower part of the window structure.

[0028] The exterior wall 1 of the building has a thickness. The exterior wall 1 has a rectangular opening 2 that penetrates from the outer surface to the inner surface of the exterior wall 1. The outer surface of the exterior wall 1 refers to the surface facing outdoors, and the inner surface of the exterior wall 1 refers to the surface facing indoors. Because the exterior wall 1 has a thickness, the opening 2 has an inner bottom surface 3, an inner top surface 4, and an inner side surface 5 on its inner periphery. The bottom surface 3 and the top surface 4 face each other vertically, and the side surfaces 5 face each other horizontally. The portion of the opening 2 closer to the interior is slightly smaller than the portion closer to the exterior, and the bottom surface 3 and the side surfaces 5 have a step. The step 3a of the bottom surface 3 closer to the exterior is located lower than the step 3b closer to the interior, and a vertical visible surface 3c is formed between the steps 3a and 3b. The step 5b of the side surface 5 closer to the interior is located inside the step 5a closer to the exterior, and a vertical visible surface 3c is formed between the steps 5a and 5b.

[0029] As shown in Fig. 2, the exterior material 8 is provided in the opening 2 so as to be slightly spaced from and face the step 5a and the sight surface 5c, and a ventilation layer 9, which is a cavity, is formed between the step 5a and the sight surface 5c and the exterior material 8. Note that the exterior material 8 is not shown in Fig. 2.

[0030] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the window structure is provided in an opening 2. The window structure includes a sash 10, a base material 20, a backing material 25, and a flashing material 30 in addition to the exterior material 8 described above.

[0031] The sash 10 is attached to the opening 2 in a setback state. In other words, the sash 10 is fitted into the opening 2 so as to be positioned further inside the room than the outer surface of the exterior wall 1, and is fixed to the exterior wall 1. When the sash 10 is attached to the opening 2, the sight surface 3c extends horizontally along the bottom edge of the sash 10, and the sight surface 5c extends vertically along the side edge of the sash 10. At the bottom of the opening 2, the sight surfaces 3c and 5c are not hidden behind the sash 10.

[0032] With regard to the opening and closing method of the sash 10, the sash 10 may be a fixed window sash, a sliding window sash, a vertical sliding window sash, a horizontal sliding window sash, a casement window sash, a projecting window sash, a double hung window sash, or a folding window sash, or a combination of two or more of these types of sash. With regard to the height of the sash 10, the sash 10 may be a French window sash, a waist window sash, or a small window sash.

[0033] The base material 20 is laid on the step 3a of the bottom surface 3 inside the opening 2 and outdoors. The base material 20 has an upper surface that is inclined downward toward the outside.

[0034] The backing material 25 is laid on the upper surface of the substrate 20 .

[0035] <2. Water-repellent material> The flashing material 30 is provided inside the opening 2 and outdoors, along the lower part of the side edge of the sash 10 and the bottom edge of the sash 10. The flashing material 30 covers the step 3a of the bottom surface 3, the base material 20, and the backing material 25 from above. The backing material 25 is sandwiched between the base material 20 and the flashing material 30, and the flashing material 30 is supported by the backing material 25 and the base material 20. The flashing material 30 covers the lower part of the step 5a of the side surface 5 of the opening 2 from the side. The flashing material 30 protrudes outward from the opening 2. The flashing material 30 is fixed to the exterior wall 1 with screws or the like. The flashing material 30 and the sash 10 are attached to the exterior wall 1 with a sense of unity.

[0036] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the water dripping member 30. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the water dripping member 30. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of area VI shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the water dripping member 30 with the fifth part 80 removed. FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of area VIII shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the water dripping member 30 with parts 70 and 80 removed. FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of area X shown in FIG. 4 to FIG. 10 show arrows representing the front-rear, left-right, top-bottom, and bottom-up directions. The top-bottom, left-right, and bottom-up directions are directions parallel to the exterior wall 1. The top-bottom, left-right, and bottom-up directions are also called the front-rear direction. The front-rear direction is the thickness direction of the exterior wall 1. In other words, the front-rear direction is the top-bottom, left-right, or bottom-up direction, that is, the direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction. The front direction is also called the front-rear direction. The front direction is the direction from inside to outside. The rear direction is the direction from outside to inside. The top-bottom direction is parallel to the height direction of the opening 2. The top-bottom direction is also called the vertical direction. The downward direction is the direction of gravity, and the upward direction is the opposite direction to gravity. The left-right direction is parallel to the width direction of the opening 2. The left-right direction is also called the lateral direction.

[0037] The flashing material 30 is an assembly assembled in a factory or the like. The flashing material 30 includes a first part 40, a pair of second parts 50, a pair of third parts 60, a pair of fourth parts 70, and a fifth part 80. These parts 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80 are assembled to manufacture the flashing material 30. The parts 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80 are made of weather-resistant metal materials such as aluminum alloys or stainless steel. The parts 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80 may be coated by plating. The parts 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80 are formed by press working. In the following, the fourth part 70 is also referred to as a cover plate.

[0038] <3. First part> The first part 40 has an inclined plate 41, a rear tab 42, a tip plate 43, a lower plate 44, a lower tab 45, and a pair of side tabs 46. The first part 40 is a one-piece molded product of the inclined plate 41, the rear tab 42, the tip plate 43, the lower plate 44, the lower tab 45, and the side tabs 46.

[0039] The inclined plate 41 is a thin plate that extends in all directions. The front right and left corners of the inclined plate 41 are notched in a rectangular shape, and the width of the front portion 41a of the inclined plate 41 is shorter than the width of the rear portion 41b of the inclined plate 41. The front portion 41a of the inclined plate 41 is referred to as the narrow portion 41a, and the rear portion 41b of the inclined plate 41 is referred to as the wide portion 41b. The wide portion 41b of the inclined plate 41 covers the step 3a of the bottom surface 3, the backing material 25, and the base material 20 from above, and is placed face down on the backing material 25 and the base material 20 inside the opening 2 and outdoors. The inclined plate 41 slopes downward toward the outdoors. The narrow portion 41a of the inclined plate 41 protrudes outward from the edge of the bottom surface 3 facing outdoors. The width of the narrow portion 41a is equal to the distance from the exterior material 8 provided on one side surface 5 of the opening 2 to the exterior material 8 provided on the other side surface 5.

[0040] 5, an auxiliary line 8A (dashed two-dot line) is shown on the upper surface of the inclined plate 41. This auxiliary line 8A is the line of intersection where the surface of the exterior material 8 intersects with the inclined plate 41 when the surface is lowered directly downward in the vertical direction. As is clear from this auxiliary line 8A, the portion of the wide portion 41b that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion 41a is located directly below the exterior material 8 and the ventilation layer 9.

[0041] The rear tab 42 stands up from the rear edge of the inclined plate 41. Specifically, the rear tab 42 is bent upward from the rear edge of the inclined plate 41. Therefore, the corner formed by the rear tab 42 and the inclined plate 41 is sealed by the rear tab 42 and the inclined plate 41 without interruption.

[0042] The rear tab 42 is formed in the shape of a thin plate that extends vertically and horizontally. The vertical lengths of the left and right sides of the rear tab 42 are longer than the vertical length of the center of the rear tab 42, and the rear tab 42 is formed in a groove or U shape. In other words, the rear tab 42 has extensions 42a on its sides that extend upward beyond the center. The distance from one extension 42a to the other extension 42a is equal to the width of the narrow portion 41a of the inclined plate 41. The rear tab 42 is formed horizontally, and the total length of the rear tab 42 in the vertical direction is shorter than the total width of the rear tab 42 in the horizontal direction.

[0043] The rear tab 42 abuts against the sight surface 3c and is fixed to the sight surface 3c with a screw or the like. The rear tab 42 may be fastened together with a flange formed on the lower end of the sash 10 to the sight surface 3c. The extension portion 42a of the rear tab 42 abuts against the sight surface 5c and is fixed to the sight surface 5c with a screw or the like. The extension portion 42a of the rear tab 42 may be fastened together with a flange formed on the side end of the sash 10 to the sight surface 5c.

[0044] The side tabs 46 rise from the side edges of the wide portion 41b of the sloping plate 41 and extend forward from the side edges of the rear tab 42. Specifically, the side tabs 46 are bent upward from the side edges of the wide portion 41b of the sloping plate 41 and bent forward from the side edges of the rear tab 42. Therefore, the corners formed by the side tabs 46 and the sloping plate 41 are sealed without interruption by the side tabs 46 and the sloping plate 41, the corners formed by the side tabs 46 and the rear tab 42 are sealed without interruption by the side tabs 46 and the rear tab 42, and the corners formed by the side tabs 46, the rear tab 42, and the sloping plate 41 are sealed with the side tabs 46, the rear tab 42, and the sloping plate 41.

[0045] (3) The first part 40 is an integrally molded product of the inclined plate 41, rear tab 42, tip plate 43, lower plate 44, lower tab 45, and side tab 46. The corner formed by the inclined plate 41, rear tab 42, and side tab 46 is sealed by the side tab 46, rear tab 42, and inclined plate 41. The corner formed by the side tab 46 and inclined plate 41 is sealed without interruption by the side tab 46 and inclined plate 41. The corner formed by the side tab 46 and rear tab 42 is sealed without interruption by the side tab 46 and rear tab 42. Therefore , tilt Rainwater on the slanted plate 41 does not leak to the rear side of the first part 40, and water intrusion into the exterior wall 1 is prevented.

[0046] The corner formed by side tab 46 and rear tab 42 fits into the corner formed by sight surface 5c and step 5a.

[0047] The tip plate 43 hangs down from the front edge of the inclined plate 41. Specifically, the tip plate 43 is bent downward from the front edge of the inclined plate 41. Therefore, the corner formed by the tip plate 43 and the inclined plate 41 is sealed by the tip plate 43 and the inclined plate 41 without interruption. The tip plate 43 is formed in the shape of a thin rectangular plate that extends vertically and horizontally. The tip plate 43 is formed horizontally, and the vertical length of the tip plate 43 is shorter than its width. The width of the tip plate 43 is equal to the distance from the exterior material 8 provided on one side surface 5 of the opening 2 to the exterior material 8 provided on the other side surface 5.

[0048] The lower plate 44 extends rearward from the lower edge of the tip plate 43. Specifically, the lower plate 44 is bent rearward from the lower edge of the tip plate 43. Therefore, the corner formed by the lower plate 44 and the tip plate 43 is seamlessly sealed by the lower plate 44 and the tip plate 43. The lower plate 44 is a thin rectangular plate extending in all directions. The lower plate 44 is elongated horizontally, and the front-to-back length of the lower plate 44 is shorter than its width. The lower plate 44 is spaced downward from the inclined plate 41, forming a small opening 47 surrounded by the narrow portion 41a of the inclined plate 41, the tip plate 43, and the side edges of the lower plate 44. The width of the lower plate 44 is equal to the distance from the exterior material 8 provided on one side surface 5 of the opening 2 to the exterior material 8 provided on the other side surface 5.

[0049] The lower tab 45 hangs down from the rear edge of the lower plate 44. Specifically, the lower tab 45 is bent downward from the rear edge of the lower plate 44. Therefore, the corner formed by the lower tab 45 and the lower plate 44 is sealed by the lower tab 45 and the lower plate 44 without interruption. The lower tab 45 is formed in the shape of a rectangular thin plate that extends vertically and horizontally. The lower tab 45 is formed horizontally, and the vertical length of the lower tab 45 is shorter than its horizontal width. The lower tab 45 abuts against the outer surface of the exterior wall 1 and is fixed to the exterior wall 1 with screws or the like. The horizontal width of the lower tab 45 is equal to the distance from the exterior material 8 provided on one side surface 5 of the opening 2 to the exterior material 8 provided on the other side surface 5.

[0050] <4. Second part> The second part 50 has an overlapping tab 51 and a closing tab 52. The second part 50 is an integrally molded product of the overlapping tab 51 and the closing tab 52. The overlapping tab 51 is provided in the shape of a rectangular thin plate that is wide in all directions. The closing tab 52 hangs down from the front edge of the overlapping tab 51. Specifically, the closing tab 52 is bent downward from the front edge of the overlapping tab 51. Therefore, the corner formed by the closing tab 52 and the overlapping tab 51 is sealed without interruption by the closing tab 52 and the overlapping tab 51. The closing tab 52 is formed in the shape of a rectangular thin plate that extends in all directions.

[0051] The overlapping tab 51 is overlapped under the wide portion 41b of the inclined plate 41, beside the narrow portion 41a of the inclined plate 41. The overlapping tab 51 is overlapped at the front portion of the wide portion 41b that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion 41a. The overlapping tab 51 may be joined to the wide portion 41b of the inclined plate 41 by welding or the like. The front edge of the overlapping tab 51 is aligned with the front edge of the wide portion 41b. The side edge of the overlapping tab 51 is aligned with the front edge of the wide portion 41b. Because the overlapping tab 51 is overlapped under the wide portion 41b of the inclined plate 41, rainwater flowing down from the front edge of the wide portion 41b is prevented from seeping in between the overlapping tab 51 and the wide portion 41b.

[0052] The sealing tab 52 is positioned below the front edge of the portion of the wide portion 41b that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion 41a. The sealing tab 52 seals off the area below the portion of the wide portion 41b that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion 41a from the front. One side edge of the sealing tab 52 is aligned with the front edge of the wide portion 41b, and the other side edge of the sealing tab 52 is aligned with the side edge of the narrow portion 41a.

[0053] <5. Third Part> The third part 60 has a cap 61 and a tab to be joined 62. The third part 60 is an integrally molded product of the cap 61 and the tab to be joined 62. The cap 61 is a box-shaped body made up of side plates, a bottom plate, a front plate, and a top plate. The cap 61 is fitted into the opening 47 to close the opening 47. Specifically, the bottom plate of the cap 61 is placed on top of the lower plate 44, the front plate of the cap 61 is placed behind the end plate 43, the top plate of the cap 61 is placed below the narrow portion 41a of the inclined plate 41, and the side plates of the cap 61 close the opening 47. The cap 61 prevents water from entering the opening 47. The bottom plate, front plate, and top plate of the cap 61 may be joined to the lower plate 44, the end plate 43, and the narrow portion 41a, respectively, by welding or the like.

[0054] The tab 62 to be joined extends from the rear edge of the cap 61, specifically from the rear edge of the side plate of the cap 61. Specifically, the tab 62 to be joined is bent rearward from the rear edge of the side plate of the cap 61. Therefore, the corner formed by the tab 62 to be joined and the side plate of the cap 61 is sealed without interruption by the tab 62 to be joined and the side plate of the cap 61. The tab 62 to be joined is provided in the shape of a thin plate that extends in all directions.

[0055] The joining tab 62 is overlapped behind the closing tab 52 of the second part 50. The joining tab 62 is joined to the closing tab 52 by welding, rivets, or the like. The rivets may be peel-type blind rivets. Even if water seeps in between the joining tab 62 and the closing tab 52, the water is stopped by the angle formed by the joining tab 62 and the side plate of the cap 61. Therefore, water is prevented from seeping into the edge 47.

[0056] The tab 62 to be joined is placed on the side of the lower tab 45 of the first part 40, and the lower tab 45 is abutted against the outer surface of the outer wall 1. The thickness of the tab 62 to be joined is equal to the thickness of the lower tab 45 of the first part 40.

[0057] <6. Fourth part (cover plate)> The cover plate 70 is formed in the shape of a thin plate that extends vertically and horizontally. The vertical lengths of the left and right sides of the cover plate 70 are longer than the vertical length of the center of the cover plate 70, and the cover plate 70 is formed in a groove or U shape. In other words, the cover plate 70 has extensions 70a on its sides that extend upward beyond the center.

[0058] The center portion of the cover plate 70 overlaps the lower tab 45 of the first component 40. The center portion of the cover plate 70 may be joined to the lower tab 45 by welding or the like. The upper edge of the center portion of the cover plate 70 extends to the corner formed by the lower tab 45 and the lower plate 44. The cover plate 70 protrudes laterally from the side edges of the lower tab 45. The upper edges of the protruding portions contact the lower edges of the closing tab 52 of the second component 50 and the joining tab 62 of the third component 60. The sides of the cover plate 70 extend laterally beyond the side edges of the closing tab 52, the joining tab 62, and the wide portion 41b. The extending portion 70a of the cover plate 70 extends above the inclined plate 41 of the first component 40.

[0059] The side portions and extension portions 70a of the cover plate 70 are abutted against the outer surface of the exterior wall 1. The cover plate 70 is fixed to the outer surface of the exterior wall 1 with screws or the like.

[0060] <7. 5th Part> The fifth part 80 has a rear plate 81, a side plate 82, a front flange 83, and a cover 84. The fifth part 80 is an integrally molded product in which the rear plate 81, the side plate 82, the front flange 83, and the cover 84 are molded.

[0061] The rear plate 81 is formed in the shape of a rectangular thin plate that extends vertically and horizontally. The rear plate 81 is placed in front of the side portion and extension portion 42a of the rear tab 42 of the first component 40. The rear plate 81 is joined to the side portion and extension portion 42a of the rear tab 42 by welding, rivets, or the like. The rivets may be peel-type blind rivets. The rear plate 81 is fastened together with the extension portion 42a of the rear tab 42 to the front surface 5c by screws or the like.

[0062] The side plate 82 extends forward from the side edge of the rear plate 81. Specifically, the side plate 82 is bent forward from the side edge of the rear plate 81. Therefore, the corner formed by the side plate 82 and the rear plate 81 is sealed by the side plate 82 and the rear plate 81 without interruption.

[0063] The side plate 82 is formed in the shape of a rectangular thin plate that extends forward, backward, and vertically. The side plate 82 overlaps the side tab 46 of the first component 40. The side plate 82 is joined to the side tab 46 by welding, rivets, or the like. The rivets may be peel-type blind rivets. The side plate 82 is fixed to the step 5a of the side surface 5 by screws or the like. The side plate 82 may be fastened together with the side tab 46 to the step 5a of the side surface 5.

[0064] The lower edge of the side plate 82 is aligned with the corner formed by the side tab 46 and the wide portion 41b. The corner formed by the side plate 82 and the rear plate 81 fits into the corner formed by the side tab 46 and the rear tab 42.

[0065] The front flange 83 extends laterally from the front edge of the side plate 82. Specifically, the front flange 83 is bent laterally from the front edge of the side plate 82. Therefore, the corner formed by the front flange 83 and the side plate 82 is sealed by the front flange 83 and the side plate 82 without interruption.

[0066] The front flange 83 is formed in the shape of a thin rectangular plate that extends in all directions. The vertical length of the front flange 83 is longer than the vertical length of the side plate 82, and the lower part of the front flange 83 protrudes downward from the lower end of the front edge of the side plate 82.

[0067] The upper part of the front flange 83 abuts against the outer surface of the exterior wall 1 and is fixed to the exterior wall 1 with screws or the like. The lower part of the front flange 83 overlaps the front of the side and extension part 70a of the cover plate 70. The lower part of the front flange 83 is joined to the side and extension part 70a of the cover plate 70 by welding, rivets or the like. The rivets may be peel-type blind rivets.

[0068] The cover 84 extends from the lower part of the front flange 83 beyond the front edge of the side plate 82. The direction in which the cover 84 extends from the lower part of the front flange 83 is opposite to the direction in which the upper part of the front flange 83 extends from the front edge of the side plate 82. The cover 84 is provided in the shape of a rectangular thin plate that extends in all directions. The cover 84 and the front flange 83 are provided continuously and are flush with each other.

[0069] The cover 84 is disposed below the front edge of the portion of the wide portion 41b of the first component 40 that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion 41a, and covers the area below that front edge from the front. The cover 84 is overlapped in front of the sealing tab 52 of the second component 50. The cover 84 is joined to the sealing tab 52 by welding, rivets, or the like. The rivets may be peel-type blind rivets. In the case of rivets, the cover 84 may be fastened together with the sealing tab 52 to the joined tab 62 of the third component.

[0070] The cover 84 is overlapped in front of the cover plate 70, below the closing tab 52. The cover 84 may be joined to the cover plate 70 by welding or the like. The edge of the cover 84 contacts the side plate of the cap 61. The edge of the cover 84 may be welded to the side plate of the cap 61.

[0071] <8. Other> As shown in FIG. 11, a seal material 90 may be provided at the corner formed by the side plate 82 and the inclined plate 41 and at the corner formed by the rear plate 81 and the inclined plate 41 .

[0072] The rear plate 81 and the extension 42a are sandwiched between the waterproof sheet attached to the visible surface 5c and the visible surface 5c. The side plate 82 and the side tab 46 are sandwiched between the waterproof sheet attached to the step 5a and the step 5a. The lower tab 45, the cover plate 70, the extension 70a, the closing tab 52, the joined tab 62, the front flange 83, and the cover 84 are sandwiched between the waterproof sheet attached to the outer surface of the exterior wall 1 and that outer surface. The waterproof sheets listed above may be moisture-permeable.

[0073] 9. Advantageous Technical Effects (1) The rear tab 42 of the first component 40 abuts against the sight surface 3c below the sash 10 and is fixed to the sight surface 3c, resulting in a high degree of integration between the sash 10 and the flashing material 30. The extension 42a of the rear tab 42 abuts against the sight surface 5c below the side of the sash 10 and is fixed to the sight surface 5c, resulting in a high degree of integration between the sash 10 and the flashing material 30.

[0074] (2) The narrow portion 41a, tip plate 43, and bottom plate 44 of the inclined plate 41 form a flange that extends outward from the bottom edge of the opening 2. The upper surface of the flange, i.e., the upper surface of the narrow portion 41a, is flush with the upper surface of the wide portion 41b. The wide portion 41b extends toward the back of the opening 2 above the bottom surface 3. The sash 10, located at the back of the interior of the opening 2, is located immediately above the rear edge of the wide portion 41b, and the rear tab 42 fills the gap between the bottom edge of the sash 10 and the rear edge of the wide portion 41b. The width of the flange is narrower than the width of the opening 2. However, the width of the flange is equal to the spacing between the exterior panels 8 on both the left and right sides of the interior of the opening 2 and is also equal to the width of the sash 10 as seen from outside. The above features enhance the integrated appearance of the flashing 30 and the sash 10 and emphasize the apparent thickness of the exterior wall 1.

[0075] (3) The first part 40 is an integrally molded part of the inclined plate 41, the rear tab 42, the tip plate 43, the lower plate 44, the lower tab 45, and the side tab 46. The corner formed by the inclined plate 41, the rear tab 42, and the side tab 46 is sealed by the side tab 46, the rear tab 42, and the inclined plate 41. The corner formed by the side tab 46 and the inclined plate 41 is sealed without interruption by the side tab 46 and the inclined plate 41. The corner formed by the side tab 46 and the rear tab 42 is sealed without interruption by the side tab 46 and the rear tab 42. Therefore, rainwater on the inclined plate 41 does not leak behind the first part 40, and water intrusion into the exterior wall 1 is prevented.

[0076] (4) Because the lower end of the rear plate 81 abuts against the upper surface of the inclined plate 41, rainwater and the like are prevented from seeping in from above the inclined plate 41 between the rear plate 81 and the rear tab 42. Because the lower end of the side plate 82 abuts against the upper surface of the inclined plate 41, rainwater and the like are prevented from seeping in from above the inclined plate 41 between the side plate 82 and the side tab 46. In particular, the sealant 90 reinforces this water seepage prevention. These factors contribute to preventing water seepage into the exterior wall 1.

[0077] (5) A front flange 83 is bent laterally from the front edge of the side plate 82, and the front flange 83 is fixed by abutting it against the outer surface of the outer wall 1. The front flange 83 helps to prevent water from seeping in between the side plate 82 and the side surface 5 of the opening 2.

[0078] (6) The front flange 83 projects downward from the lower end of the front edge of the side plate 82, and the cover 84 extends from the lower part of the front flange 83. The extending direction of the cover 84 is opposite to the extending direction of the upper part of the front flange 83 from the front edge of the side plate 82. The cover 84 covers the area below the front edge of the portion of the wide part 41b of the inclined plate 41 that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow part 41a from the front. Such a cover 84 contributes to preventing water from entering the area below the inclined plate 41.

[0079] (7) If the overlapping tab 51 were placed on the inclined plate 41, rainwater or the like on the inclined plate 41 would seep in between the overlapping tab 51 and the inclined plate 41. In contrast, this problem does not occur in the present embodiment. That is, because the overlapping tab 51 is placed under the portion of the wide portion 41b that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion 41a, rainwater or the like on the inclined plate 41 does not seep in between the overlapping tab 51 and the inclined plate 41.

[0080] (8) On the back side of the cover 84, the overlapping tab 51 is aligned with the front edge of the portion of the wide portion 41b that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion 41a. The sealing tab 52 is bent downward from the front edge of the overlapping tab 51. The sealing tab 52 is overlapped behind the cover 84. Therefore, rainwater flowing down from the front edge of the wide portion 41b is less likely to seep into the area below the inclined plate 41. While the cover 84 contributes to preventing water from seeping into the area below the inclined plate 41, the overlapping tab 51 and the sealing tab 52 reinforce the water-seeking prevention function of the cover 84.

[0081] (9) The cap 61 of the third part 60 is fitted into the edge 47, preventing rainwater and the like from seeping into the edge 47. The joined tab 62 is bent sideways from the rear edge of the cap 61, making the boundary between the joined tab 62 and the cap 61 waterproof. The joined tab 62, cover 84, and closing tab 52 are joined together, improving the cover 84's ability to prevent water seepage.

[0082] (10) The cover plate 70 is placed on the lower tab 45 and extends laterally from the side edge of the lower tab 45, so that rainwater is less likely to seep in from the side between the lower tab 45 and the outer surface of the exterior wall 1.

[0083] (11) Because the cover 84 and the front flange 83 overlap the portion of the cover plate 70 that extends from the side edge of the lower tab 45, the gap between the cover 84 and the front flange 83 and the outer surface of the exterior wall 1 is filled by the cover plate 70. The fact that the cover 84 and the front flange 83 overlap the cover plate 70 contributes to preventing water from entering the exterior wall 1.

[0084] (12) The water flashing material 30 contributes to preventing water from seeping into the exterior wall 1, thereby extending the lifespan of the exterior wall 1 and, in turn, the lifespan of the building equipped with the exterior wall 1. Therefore, by extending the lifespan of the building, the water flashing material 30 contributes to achieving goals such as so-called "livable urban development" and "SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)." [Explanation of symbols]

[0085] 1. Exterior wall 2 aperture 3 Bottom 3c Recognition surface 5 Sides 5c Second front 10 Sash 30 Draining material 41 Inclined Plate 41a Narrow part 41b wide part 42 rear tab 42a 1st extension part 43 Tip Plate 44 Lower Plate 45 Bottom Tab 46 Side tab 46a 2nd extension 47 Small lot 51 Stacked Tab 52 Blocking Tab 61 Cap 62 Bonded tab 70 Cover Plate 81 Rear plate 82 Side Plate 83 Front flange 84 Cover

Claims

1. A water dripping material that is attached to an opening formed in an exterior wall having a thickness and is provided under a sash that is located in a position recessed from the outer surface of the exterior wall toward the interior of the building, an inclined plate laid on a bottom surface inside the opening, inclined downward toward the outdoors, and protruding from the opening toward the outdoors; a rear tab bent upward from the rear edge of the inclined plate and secured to a sight surface provided along the bottom edge of the sash inside the opening; a side tab that is bent upward from the side edge of the inclined plate, bent forward from the side edge of the rear tab, and abuts against and is fixed to a side surface inside the opening; The inclined plate, the rear tab, and the side tab form an angle that is sealed by them. A drainage material characterized by:

2. The water-repellent material according to claim 1, the rear tab has a first extension portion on a side of the rear tab that extends upward from an upper edge of a central portion of the rear tab; the side tab has a second extension at the rear of the side tab that extends upward from an upper edge of the front of the side tab; The first extension portion is abutted against a second sight surface provided along a side edge of the sash inside the opening and fixed to the second sight surface, the second extension portion is abutted against the side surface inside the opening and fixed to the side surface, The first extension portion and the second extension portion form a corner that is sealed by them. A drainage material characterized by:

3. The water-repellent material according to claim 2, a rear plate that is overlapped on the first extending portion and joined to the first extending portion, and that abuts against an upper surface of the inclined plate along a rear edge of the inclined plate; a side plate that is bent forward from a side edge of the rear plate, overlaps the side tab, is joined to the side tab, and is abutted against an upper surface of the inclined plate along the side edge of the inclined plate; Further provided with A drainage material characterized by:

4. The water-repellent material according to claim 3, a sealing material provided at a corner formed between the side plate and the inclined plate and at a corner formed between the rear plate and the inclined plate; Further provided with A drainage material characterized by:

5. The water-repellent material according to claim 3 or 4, a front flange that is bent laterally from a front edge of the side plate, extends downward from a lower end of the front edge of the side plate, and abuts against and is fixed to the outer surface of the outer wall; a cover extending from a lower portion of the front flange in a direction opposite to a direction in which an upper portion of the front flange extends from a front edge of the side plate; Further provided with The inclined plate is a wide portion placed face down on the bottom surface inside the opening; a narrow portion extending from the wide portion of the opening to the front, flush with the wide portion, and extending from a front edge of the bottom surface to the outside; The cover closes from the front an area below a front edge of a portion of the wide portion that extends laterally from a side edge of the narrow portion. A drainage material characterized by:

6. The water-repellent material according to claim 5, an overlapping tab that overlaps a portion of the wide portion that extends laterally from the side edge of the narrow portion and that is along a front edge of the portion; a closure tab folded downward from the front edge of the overlapping tab; Equipped with The cover is placed over the closure tab. A drainage material characterized by:

7. The water-repellent material according to claim 6, a tip plate bent downward from a front edge of the narrow portion; a lower plate bent backward from the lower end of the tip plate; a lower tab bent downward from the rear edge of the lower plate and abutted against the outer surface of the outer wall to be fixed to the outer surface; a cap fitted to an end surrounded by the narrow portion, the tip plate, and the side edges of the lower plate; a joined tab folded laterally from the rear edge of the cap; The closing tab and the joined tab are sandwiched between the cover and the outer surface of the outer wall, and the cover, the closing tab, and the joined tab are joined together. A drainage material characterized by:

8. The water-repellent material according to claim 5, a tip plate bent downward from a front edge of the narrow portion; a lower plate bent backward from the lower end of the tip plate; a lower tab bent downward from the rear edge of the lower plate and abutted against the outer surface of the outer wall to be fixed to the outer surface; a cap fitted to an end surrounded by the narrow portion, the tip plate, and the side edges of the lower plate; a joined tab folded laterally from the rear edge of the cap; The tab to be joined is sandwiched between the cover and the outer surface of the outer wall, and the cover and the tab to be joined are joined together. A drainage material characterized by:

9. The water-repellent material according to claim 8, a cover plate overlying the lower tab and extending laterally from a side edge of the lower tab; The cover is overlapped on a portion of the cover plate that extends from the side edge of the lower tab. A drainage material characterized by:

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