Triangular Gutter Corner Diverter for Rainwater Overflow Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rain gutter systems often fail to effectively manage rainwater at mitered corners, leading to overflow and potential damage from water diverting over the outside gutter corner, which can cause deleterious effects to people and objects below.
Innovation Solution
A gutter corner diverter device with a triangular base featuring orthogonally projecting attachment tabs and a diverter plate is attached to the outside gutter corner, redirecting rainwater from the valley into the pair of straight rain gutters, utilizing a base with a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg, where the diverter plate extends along the length of the third leg to capture and divert rainwater.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a traditional rain gutter system is used at mitered corners, then the gutter system is simple in structure, but rainwater overflow occurs causing harmful effects to people and objects below
Solution Approach 1:
The gutter corner diverter divides the corner gutter into functional segments: a base portion that receives water from the valley, attachment tabs for securing the device, and a diverter plate that redirects water. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function effectively, preventing overflow while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The corner gutter diverter acts as an intermediary device between the valley and the straight gutters. It intercepts rainwater flowing from the valley and redirects it into the straight gutter sections, preventing the water from overflowing over the outside corner and causing damage to people and objects below.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a gutter corner diverter is added to redirect rainwater, then water overflow damage is prevented, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The corner gutter diverter merges multiple functions into a single integrated device: it combines the base for receiving water, attachment tabs for installation, and the diverter plate for redirecting water flow. This consolidation achieves effective overflow prevention while minimizing the number of separate components needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The corner gutter diverter is designed as a multi-functional component that can be installed at various mitered corner configurations. The attachment tabs provide multiple mounting options, and the diverter plate can accommodate different gutter materials and configurations, making the device universally applicable to various gutter systems.
3Productivity
If the diverter plate extends along the third leg, then rainwater capture efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The diverter plate extends along the third leg of the triangular base, utilizing the dimensional space available at the mitered corner. This extension allows the plate to intercept and redirect water flow effectively along the length of the third leg, maximizing rainwater capture efficiency without requiring complex three-dimensional structures.
Data Source
AI summary
A gutter diverter is disclosed may include providing a base having a generally triangular shaped planar section having a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg positioned at a periphery of the generally triangular shaped planar section. In addition, the gutter diverter may include forming a first attachment tab positioned on the first leg of the base and projecting orthogonally downwardly from the base. The gutter diverter may include forming a second attachment tab positioned on the second leg of the base and projecting orthogonally downwardly from the base. Moreover, the gutter diverter may include forming a diverter plate positioned on the third leg of the base and projecting orthogonally upwardly from the base.