Vented Gutter and Fascia Systems with Integrated Airflow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vented gutter and fascia systems lack customization options for integrating a gutter hanger with a ventilator or locating a ventilator behind a fascia, limiting adaptability and effective ventilation in various applications.
Innovation Solution
A vented gutter hanging system that combines a gutter hanger with a ventilation strip, featuring L-shaped and U-shaped components for air flow, and a vented fascia system with a rear plate, bracket spacers, and a ventilation strip for secure and ventilated attachment to the roof and fascia, respectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing vented gutter and fascia systems are used, then basic ventilation is provided, but customization options for integrating gutter hanger with ventilator or locating ventilator behind fascia are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the gutter hanger and ventilator into a single integrated unit, allowing the gutter support structure to simultaneously provide ventilation functionality. This merging eliminates the need for separate ventilation components and simplifies installation while providing customization options for different roof configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The gutter hanger is designed to perform multiple functions: supporting the gutter weight, attaching to various roof structures (rafters, trusses, fascia), and providing ventilation through integrated openings. This multi-functionality allows the same component to adapt to different applications without requiring additional specialized parts.
2Productivity
If ventilation strip with perforations is used, then airflow is improved, but attachment security to hanger members must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The ventilation strip features localized perforations positioned at specific intervals along its length, providing airflow where needed while maintaining structural integrity in other areas. The strip is attached to the hanger members at locations that do not interfere with the perforation pattern, ensuring both ventilation effectiveness and secure attachment.
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AI summary
A vented gutter system includes a gutter hanger and a ventilation strip. The gutter hanger preferably includes a lengthwise support, a plurality of hanger members and a plurality of mounting plates. Each hanger member includes a roof attachment leg and a fascia attachment member. Each mounting plate is attached to a single fascia attachment member. The plurality of hanger members are attached to the lengthwise support. The ventilation strip is secured to a bottom of the plurality of hanger members. A vented fascia system preferably includes a rear plate, a roof flange, at least two bracket spacers, a fascia plate and a ventilation strip. The roof flange is secured to one side of the bracket spacers and the rear plate is secured to the other side thereof. The ventilation strip is secured to the bracket spacers. The fascia plate is secured to the bracket spacers.