Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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TITLE' FASCIA ANGLE ADAPTER FOR AN EAVESTROLTGH SYSTEM
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a fascia angle
adapter for an eavestrough system. In particular, the
invention relates to a fascia angle adapter having a
movable member which can be adjusted to various positions
to appropriately position an eavestrough hanger.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In the installation of. an eavestrough system, it is
important that the eavestrough be secured in a manner such
that it is generally horizontal, whereby the full capacity
of the eavestrough can be realized. In some home
construction, the fascia board is mounted perpendicular to
the slope of the roof. and thus, the angle of the slope of
the roof must be corrected when eavestrough hangers are
mounted to the fascia board. Spacers have been used in the
past for appropriately spacing the eavestrough hanger from
the fascia board and other more complicated ratchet type
arrangements have been used for securing of the eavestrough
hook at the appropriate angle from the fascia board.
There remains a need to provide a simple mechanism
which can easily be mounted and cooperates with the
eavestrough hanger for ease of installation while
accommodating various angled fascia boards.
SLTMMARY OF THE I1VVENTION
A fascia angle adapter, according to the present
invention, comprises a base member having a fascia engaging
surface, a top port for securing of the adapter to the
fascia board, and an eccentric cam supported by said base
member and movable with respect thereto whereby the cam can
be moved to various positions, such that the exterior
surface of the cam is movable to various positions varying
the distance between the exterior surface of the cam and
the fascia engaging surface. This structure allows an
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eavestrough hanger to be supported by the fascia angle
adapter at various positions by merely adjusting of the cam
member to the appropriate position. Thus, the one adapter
is suitable for roof slopes of different angles, allowing
ease of stock keeping and ease of use by the end user.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in
the drawings, wherein:
Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the
fascia angle adapter and an associated eavestrough hanger;
Figure 2 is a side elevation of the fascia angle
adapter and hanger mounted on an angled fascia board;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the fascia angle
adapter;
Figure 4 is a side elevation of the base member of
the fascia angle adapter; and
Figures 5 through 7 are side elevations showing the
fascia angle adapter on angled fascia boards associated
with predetermined roof slopes.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The fascia angle adapter 2 shown in Figure 1 is
designed far supporting the eavestrough hanger 50 at
predetermined angles. The fascia angle adapter is for use
where the fascia board is not vertical, but is
perpendicular to the roof slope or at some other angle
relative to the roof slope requiring correction. In order
to satisfactorily install the eavestrough system, the
eavestrough should be generally horizontal and thus, a
correction must be made for proper positioning of the
eavestrough hanger. The fascia angle adapter 2 has a base
member 4 with a fascia engaging surface 6. The base 4 also
includes a second surface collectively defined by the
surfaces identified as 8 in Figure 1 for supporting of a
mounting base, if required. This would be the case where
the eccentric cam, generally shown as 30, is not used and
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the support member of the eavestrough hanger is braced by
second surface 8. When the eccentric cam is inserted in
the base member 4, the eavestrough hanger 50 is supported
adjacent the top mount port 18 and by one of the planar
surfaces 32a through 32c of the eccentric cam shown in
Figure 1. The particular planar surface that is used will
depend upon the angular position of the eccentric cam 30.
The base member 4 has side sections 9 which include
bifurcated arms 10 for engaging the cam pins 34 provided
either side of the eccentric cam 30. The base member 4
also includes a bridging member 12 provided adjacent the
top of the base member 4, an intermediate strut 16
extending horizontally between the side sections ~, and a
bottom member 14 essentially defining a rectangular like
framework. The base member 4 has an overall wedge type
shape, as the support surface 8 and the fascia engaging
surface 6 are angled to define such a wedge configuration.
The rear and front of the base member are generally open.
The eccentric cam 30, in this case, is of a three
lobe type configuration and the surfaces of the lobe 32a
through 32c are spaced different perpendicular distances
from the cam pins 34.
To assist the end user in accurately positioning of
the eavestrough hanger 50 or other support fitting, the cam
pins on the flat surface thereof can include a recess, in
this case in the form of a cross, to allow adjustment by
means of a Phillips screwdriver.
The fascia angle adapter is shown mounted on a
fascia board in Figure 2 and is supporting the eavestrough
hanger 50. As can be seen, the mounting port 52 of the
eavestrough hanger and the top mounting port 18 of the
fascia angle adapter are aligned and a common screw 58 is
used for securing of the two components to the fascia
board. The cam member has been appropriately adjusted such
that the eavestrough hanger 50 extends generally
horizontally, as measured by the cantilevered arm 56 such
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that the eavestrough is generally horizontal. Thus, the
full capacity of the eavestrough can be realized.
Figures 5 through 6 show various positions of the
cam supporting the eavestrough hanger for different roof
slopes. There are basically four common roof slopes and
the fascia angle adapter has been configured such that
without the cam, the shallowest slope, a 3/12, is satisfied ,
and the cam and base member accommodate the other three
angles, namely, a 4/12, a 5/12 and a 6/12.
As can be seen from the above, the fascia angle
adapter provides a simple solution for satisfying the
common corrections required for roof slopes of 3/12, 4/12,
5/12 and 6/l2.where the fascia board is generally
perpendicular thereto. It can further be appreciated that,
if necessary, other cam members can be provided or the cam
member can be modified to have additional faces to position
the eavestrough hanger 50 or other support fitting at
different angles.
The cam 50 is basically forced into the bearings
provided at the base of the bifurcated arms 10 and is
maintained therein by means of a generally tight fit with
the cam pins. The cam does not move from the desired
position, as it is engaging the flat surface of the support
member 54 of the eavestrough hanger or other eavestrough
support fitting and the gravity exerted on the hanger, due
to its own weight and the weight of the eavestrough,
maintains the cam in this adjusted position. Eavestrough
hangers are the most commonly used fittings used to support
the eavestrough, however the fascia angle adapter is used
in combination with joiners and other fittings adapted to
provide a support connection with the fascia.
Although various preferred embodiments of the
present invention have been described herein in detail, it
will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, that
variations may be made thereto without departing from the
spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended
claims.
