Wall Mount Water Deflection Trough
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of wall mounting assemblies on buildings with siding overlays disrupts the water-shedding capability, leading to water seepage and potential damage, as existing solutions have not effectively addressed the need for a comprehensive water deflection system.
Innovation Solution
A water deflection system integrated with wall mounting assemblies, featuring a mounting plate and cover plate with sufficient clearance to allow water flow, includes a trough and ramp system that directs water away from the cut hole, preventing infiltration and allowing it to flow harmlessly down the exterior of the siding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a hole is cut in the siding to install wall mounting assemblies, then the mounting assembly can be installed, but the water-shedding capability of the siding is compromised and water can seep behind the siding
Solution Approach 1:
The water deflection system is divided into multiple functional components: a mounting plate with integrated water deflection features, a cover plate, and water diversion channels. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while working together to solve the water infiltration problem created by the cut hole
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a water deflection system as an intermediary between the cut hole in the siding and the wall mounting assembly. This intermediary system captures and redirects water that would otherwise penetrate behind the siding, effectively mediating the conflict between installation requirements and water-shedding capability
2Reliability
If a water deflection system is added to prevent water infiltration, then water protection is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The water deflection system is merged with the wall mounting assembly by integrating water deflection features directly into the mounting plate and cover plate. This combination eliminates the need for separate water protection components, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining effective water protection
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate and cover plate serve multiple functions: they provide structural support for the wall mounting assembly, create a flat mounting surface, and simultaneously function as water deflection elements that capture and redirect water. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components, simplifying the overall system
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Effectively diverts water away from the cut hole, preventing damage by ensuring it does not penetrate into the building, while maintaining an aesthetic appearance by hiding the deflection system.
Implementation Method 1
The water deflection system interrupts, channels, and/or directs this downward flow of water and safely diverts the water away from the region proximate to the top portion of the cut hole towards a region proximate to and/or below the bottom of the cut hole
Data Source
AI summary
A water deflection system is provided for use with a wall mounting assembly, wherein the water deflecting system and the wall mounting assembly are suitable for mounting to a wall of a structure, such as a building. The mounting plate and the cover plate of the wall mounting assembly are spaced apart from one another and/or provide sufficient clearance to allow for a downward flow of water therebetween. The water deflection system interrupts, channels, and/or directs this downward flow of water and safely diverts the water away from the region proximate to the top portion of the cut hole towards a region proximate to and/or below the bottom of the cut hole, thereby preventing the damage associated with water being introduced behind the siding.