Gutter Cover Bracket System With Adjustable Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gutter cover systems require roof attachments for support, lacking a solution that integrates a bracket system without physical roof or gutter affixation, limiting their installation flexibility and adaptability to different gutter types and roof pitches.
Innovation Solution
A gutter cover system comprising a mounting bracket that attaches to the gutter's internal space and a structural clip, with a non-uniform cover featuring ridges for integrity, allowing for adjustable installation without roof attachments, accommodating various gutter types and roof pitches through adjustable angles and heights.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional gutter cover systems are used, then debris protection is provided, but roof attachments are required which limit installation flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the roof attachment requirement from the gutter cover system, eliminating the need for physical affixation to the roof or gutter. The cover system is designed to be self-supporting through adjustable brackets that can be positioned at various angles and heights without requiring attachment to structural elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic, adjustable brackets that can be positioned at different angles and heights to accommodate various gutter types and roof pitches. This adjustability provides installation flexibility without requiring complex attachment mechanisms, allowing the system to adapt to different installation scenarios.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable installation is implemented, then adaptability to different gutter types is improved, but structural support becomes challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable brackets are designed to be dynamic in nature, capable of being positioned at various angles and heights to fit different gutter types and roof pitches. This adjustability maintains structural support by distributing weight appropriately while adapting to diverse installation requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The gutter cover system is divided into separate components including the cover element and adjustable brackets. This segmentation allows the brackets to be independently adjusted for optimal support and adaptation to different gutter types, while the cover element remains separate and can be easily installed or removed.
Data Source
AI summary
A gutter cover system including a mounting bracket, gutter clip, and a cover piece. The mounting bracket attaches into the internal space within the gutter and is attached to a structural portion of the building to which the gutter is attached. The clip helps secure the bracket within the lip of the gutter. The bracket includes a structural tower for supporting the upper portion of the cover and a receiver platform for receiving a lower portion of the cover. The cover is non-uniform and includes several structural ridges to provide structural integrity.