Spiral Hook Gutter Mount for Heavy Non-Penetrating Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gutter attachment systems are unsuitable for securing heavy or large objects, are prone to dislodging during severe weather, and often require puncturing the gutter with nails or screws, leading to leaks and rusting.
Innovation Solution
A structural mount for gutters featuring a spiral hook and stabilizer that engages the gutter without puncturing it, combined with a device engaging portion that uses mounting surfaces and securing clips to attach objects, providing stability and ease of removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional clips or hangers are used to attach objects to gutters, then the attachment method is simple and unobtrusive, but the system cannot securely hold heavy or large objects and is prone to dislodging during severe weather
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is divided into distinct functional components: a gutter mount with spiral hook for gutter engagement, a stabilizer for weather resistance, and a device engaging portion with mounting surfaces. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting surfaces are designed to be adaptable and reconfigurable, allowing the attachment system to adjust to different device weights, sizes, and mounting requirements. The device engaging portion can accommodate various objects without requiring a completely different attachment mechanism
2Strength
If nails or screws are used to secure devices to gutters, then the attachment is strong and stable, but the gutter is punctured leading to leaks and premature rusting
Solution Approach 1:
The spiral hook acts as an intermediary mechanism that transfers the load from the attached device to the gutter without requiring direct penetration. The hook engages with the gutter's lip and channel, distributing forces across the gutter's structural features rather than concentrating stress at puncture points
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the fastening function from the gutter itself, using a separate removable mount that attaches to the gutter without becoming part of its structure. This allows the gutter to remain intact and undamaged while still providing secure attachment capability
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional attachment methods are used, then installation is straightforward, but removal and reconfiguration are difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is designed as modular components that can be independently assembled and disassembled. The device engaging portion can be removed from the gutter mount without damaging either component, enabling easy reconfiguration and reuse
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting surfaces and securing features are pre-configured to facilitate tool-free attachment and detachment. The system is designed from the outset to prioritize ease of operation, with features that naturally guide proper assembly and allow simple removal when needed
Data Source
AI summary
A structural mount is used for attaching devices to a gutter. The mount includes a gutter engaging portion and a device engaging portion. The gutter engaging portion including two gutter mounts. The gutter mounts include a spiral hook and a stabilizer. The spiral hook extends above a gutter lip and into a gutter channel such that a proximal point of the spiral hook is positioned against an inner surface of a front wall of the gutter, and the stabilizer contacts an outer surface of the front wall of the gutter when the attachment device is engaged with the gutter. The device engaging portion includes a mounting surface and a mounting plate. The mounting plate is capable of receiving a securing clip attached to a device such that the device may engage with the mounting surface via the mounting plate and the securing clip.