Gutter Deflector Grid Curved Strands Water Flow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gutter protection devices impair water outflow and allow small impurities to accumulate, obstructing free water flow.
Innovation Solution
The transverse strands of the tubular deflection grid are designed to be partially supported in the gutter trough, with outwardly curved sections that create channels for unimpeded water drainage and prevent accumulation of small particles, ensuring unhindered water flow and removal of impurities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the transverse strands are closely spaced and fully supported in the gutter trough to prevent impurity passage, then the filtration effect is improved, but the water outflow is impaired and small impurities accumulate
Solution Approach 1:
The transverse strands are curved outwardly to form arches, creating a wave-like pattern that spaces the strands from the gutter trough interior. This curvature allows water to flow freely underneath while still blocking larger impurities, resolving the contradiction between filtration and water outflow.
Solution Approach 2:
The transverse strands are bent outwardly from the plane of the gutter trough, creating channels in the longitudinal direction underneath the strands. This dimensional change allows water to pass through the grid structure while maintaining impurity blocking capability.
2Productivity
If the transverse strands are spaced apart to allow free water drainage, then the water outflow is improved, but small impurities can accumulate in the gutter trough
Solution Approach 1:
The outwardly curved transverse strands create channels underneath that allow water and small impurities to flow through freely, preventing accumulation while maintaining drainage efficiency.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the transverse strands are fully supported in the gutter trough to provide structural stability, then the device stability is improved, but water flow and impurity removal are obstructed
Solution Approach 1:
The transverse strands are curved outwardly at their midsections while remaining connected to longitudinal strands at endpoints, providing structural stability through the grid connections while creating flow channels underneath the curved portions.
Solution Approach 2:
The transverse strands are divided into supported endpoint regions and unsupported curved midsections, allowing different parts of the same element to serve different functions: structural support and water flow facilitation.
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AI summary
Gutters (11) are protected against debris such as leaves by means of grid tubes or tubular deflector grilles (12). It has been observed that the transverse strands (21) of the tubular deflector grille (12) resting in the gutter trough (13) obstruct the flow of water from the gutter (11), and that small solid particles can accumulate between the transverse strands (21) of the gutter (11). Over time, this leads to overflow and blockage of the gutter (11). The invention provides for the longitudinal strands (20) and/or the transverse strands of the tubular deflector grille (12) to be designed such that the transverse strands (21) are not supported in the gutter trough (13) or are only partially supported. This allows water to flow freely through the gutter trough (13) and also flush out fine solid particles from the gutter (11) that enter the gutter trough (13).