Curved Gutter Blower Attachment With Water Jet Debris Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gutter cleaning devices either lack the capability to dislodge encrusted debris with a water jet or fail to effectively remove dislodged debris using blowing or vacuuming.
Innovation Solution
A curved end attachment member connects to a blower or vacuum air conduit, incorporating a pressurized water nozzle to dislodge debris with a water jet, while allowing for subsequent blowing or vacuuming removal, with options for internal or external water hose mounting and integrated hose grip members for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If vacuum-type devices are used to remove debris from gutters, then debris removal capability is improved, but the ability to dislodge encrusted debris is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a water jet system with a vacuum system into a single integrated apparatus. The water jet component provides high impact force to dislodge encrusted debris, while the vacuum component simultaneously or subsequently removes the dislodged debris, resolving the contradiction between debris removal capability and dislodging force.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus performs multiple functions: it delivers pressurized water jets to dislodge debris, uses air blowing to remove debris, and employs vacuum suction to collect debris. This multi-functional design allows the single device to address both the need for high impact force and effective debris removal.
2Force
If water-type devices are used to dislodge debris from gutters, then impact force to dislodge debris is improved, but the ability to remove dislodged debris is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the water jet system with integrated vacuum and air blowing systems. After the water jet dislodges encrusted debris, the vacuum or air blowing components immediately follow to remove the debris, eliminating the need for separate devices and ensuring complete cleaning effectiveness.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a curved end attachment member with multiple hose connections is used, then adaptability and cleaning effectiveness are improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested hose arrangement where the water supply hose is mounted internally within the curved end attachment member, while the air conduit passes through or alongside it. This nesting approach allows multiple hoses to be accommodated in a compact configuration, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining adaptability and cleaning effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides sufficient force to dislodge and remove encrusted leaves and debris from gutters, combining the effectiveness of water jets and air flow for thorough cleaning.
Implementation Method 1
a pressurized water nozzle mounted to the curved end attachment member. The water jet provides sufficient water force to dislodge encrusted leaves and other debris from a gutter
Implementation Method 2
the blowing (or alternatively the vacuum) capability of the curved end attachment member permits ready blowing (or vacuum) removal of that now-dislodged leaf debris
Data Source
AI summary
A water jet-assisted blowing and vacuum apparatus for cleaning gutters having a curved end attachment member for connection to an elongated air conduit to reach into gutter areas, and a pressurized water nozzle mounted to the air conduit curved end member and oriented to loosen gutter debris adjacent the operating free end of the curved end attachment member. The water nozzle can be mounted internally or externally of the curved end attachment member, as well as positioned so as to be removed from or closely adjacent to the operating end of the curved end attachment member.