Adjustable Gutter Cover with Spacer Elements for Flooring Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drainage grids, such as gutters, require predefined heights and widths to match the coating, leading to multiple models and visible rebates, which are unsightly and inconvenient for installation and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A gutter assembly with a cover that incorporates spacer elements allowing for adjustable water passage width and height, enabling adaptation to various coating thicknesses without adjustments, and featuring removable studs for easy cleaning and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If predefined height grids are used to match coating thickness, then the drainage grid fits the flooring, but the number of models increases and installation becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The drainage grid is designed with an adjustable height mechanism that allows a single universal model to adapt to different coating thicknesses. The grid height can be modified by adjusting the distance between the support elements and the drainage channel, eliminating the need for multiple predefined height models while maintaining precise fit for various flooring types.
2Shape
If the drainage grid slot is trimmed to prevent protrusion, then the grid fits flush with flooring, but installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The drainage grid incorporates adjustable support elements that allow the grid height to be dynamically modified during installation to match the coating thickness. This eliminates the need for post-installation trimming while ensuring a flush fit, thereby maintaining installation speed without sacrificing precision.
3Stability of the object's composition
If visible rebates are left after paving installation, then the drainage grid structure is maintained, but the appearance becomes unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The drainage grid uses adjustable height parameters that can be modified to match different coating thicknesses. By changing the grid height parameter, the grid can be positioned at the correct level to prevent visible rebates or protrusions, maintaining both structural integrity and aesthetic appearance for different flooring configurations.
4Manufacturing precision
If predefined width grids are used to match coating width, then the drainage grid aligns with flooring, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The drainage grid incorporates adjustable width features through movable side elements or expandable structures that allow the grid width to be segmented and modified to match different coating widths. This enables a single universal grid model to achieve precise alignment with various flooring widths without requiring multiple predefined width models.
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AI summary
FIELD: drainage devices.SUBSTANCE: drainage channel consists of drainage channel chute having bottom and wall of water outlet channel cover. Cover has a cover body extending in a longitudinal direction and equipped with an upper surface and a lower surface located opposite to it, with at least one opening on upper surface used to install at least two skin components and at least two skin spacer components, with the support of at least two skin components on both sides on at least two spacer components, aligning at least two spacer components on the upper surface in the alignment direction and separating at least one hole in the alignment direction. At least two spacer components protrude from the outer surface of the cover body, thereby forming a water discharge hole with the said at least one opening. Alignment direction corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the cover body. Water drainage channel equipment complex comprises above-mentioned drainage channel and at least two skin components, which at least partially rest on the drainage channel cover, with the support on at least two spacer components on both sides, thereby forming a water discharge passage, at least partially, between at least two skin components in the alignment direction of the spacer components. Mounting method consists of installation of a drainage channel chute in a water drainage channel installation area, installation of a water drainage channel cover on a drainage channel chute and installing at least two spacer components so that they are directed outward, installing at least two skin components on the cover, with the support on at least two spacer components on both sides, thus forming a water discharge path, at least partially, between at least two skin components in the direction of alignment of spacer components.EFFECT: production of drainage channel assembled, which can be adapted to skin height.11 cl, 10 dwg