ES2251786T3 - GUTTER. - Google Patents

Abstract

Gutter (12), for example, roof gutter, comprising: a support structure (16, 41) intended to be fixed to a building structure, such as a house, a stable or other building; a gutter structure (2; 42) supported by this support structure (16, 41) and comprising a substantially prismatic channel, elongated, open from above to collect and transport a liquid such as rainwater or manure to an area of drainage, for example a downpipe, in which the channel has a substantially prismatic shape and has a pair of substantially rigid coupling means (13, 14; 53) of its upper edges (10, 11) that are part of this prismatic shape or are separated and with which the channel is coupled to the support structure (16, 41) to be thus supported along substantially its entire length, characterized in that the coupling means (13, 14; 53) are They extend over substantially the entire length of the gutter (12).

Description

Gutter.

Many embodiments of gutters are known. Among others, for example, a roof gutter is known, which understands:

a support structure intended to be fixed to a building structure, such as a house, a stable or another type of building;

a gutter structure supported by this support structure and comprising a substantially channel prismatic open from above to collect and transport a liquid such as rainwater or fertilizer to a drainage area, for example a downspout.

in which the channel has a form substantially prismatic and has coupling means substantially rigid of both upper edges that are part in this prismatic way or are separated and with which the channel is coupled to the support structure so that it is supported along substantially its entire length. That kind of gutter is known by the document GB-A-2 236 776.

In a known support structure the channel Elongated is made of metal. This metal can be for example copper or galvanized iron.

An object of the invention is to incorporate a Gutter that is very simple, economical and assembly  simple, particularly the coupling to be performed between the channel and the support structure.

A further object of the invention is to incorporate a gutter so that it can be built by means of very simple of flexible and / or thin materials, at the same time as, however, effective stiffness of the form is guaranteed, so that there is no danger of water accumulating locally in parts Reduced

With respect to these objectives the invention provides a gutter of the cited type that has the characteristic special that the coupling means extend over substantially the entire length of the gutter.

The coupling means can for example comprise a widened edge, optionally reinforced by a reinforcement, whose edge is coupled to the reinforcement structure either directly or by means of a prismatic support rail with a open recess below, for example, by couplings elastic jump

A specific realization has the special characteristic that the coupling means comprise a widened part, whose widened part acts together with a open recess below present in the structure of support.

A specific variant has the characteristic special that the coupling means and structure of support are connected to each other by jump couplings elastic. The elastic jump coupling has the advantage of easy assembly combined with the option of temporary removal of a piece of channel, for example, for maintenance or cleaning, and relocation of it.

Another embodiment has the characteristic especially that the coupling means comprise means bearded This embodiment also has the advantage of an easy assembly but cannot be easily separated, except that measures are taken for this purpose.

Another embodiment has the characteristic especially that the coupling means comprise means of hitch.

A further object of the invention is to incorporate a gutter in which the relatively long channel parts can be easily transported from the factory and / or the supplier, respectively, to the supplier and the installation site. Long ribbed parts carry the disadvantage that they need special means of transport, the cost of which does not compensate for the advantage of the integral channel structure. In this regard, small grooved parts are often transported to the place of mutual assembly and coupling and the water-tight connection between the respective channel parts together that form the channel is carried out on site during installation. Mutual coupling, mounting or water tight connection increases the risk of leakage. In the case of plastic this danger increases as a result of the relatively large thermal expansion coefficient of this material. In the case of copper channel parts, the channel parts are slightly overlapped with each other and the overlapping areas are connected, for example, by welding. In the case of galvanized iron, the channel parts are usually tightly connected to each other by a sheet provided with a bituminous layer. After placing the appropriate sheet on the connection areas, the bituminous layer is heated to a temperature such that the bituminous mass melts and completely joins the corresponding surfaces and therefore seals the seams in question in a completely hermetic manner.
Water.

It will be apparent that the described embodiments of The prior art not only entails additional operations but that the tightness of said transition zones between Channel parts may not be guaranteed unconditionally The tightness quality and the service life of the important unions then depends completely on the precision and correctness with which these operations are made. It is also not possible, particularly in the case of bituminous layers, provide for the degradation of these due to the large temperature fluctuations (in summer the temperature it can reach, for example, from 50 to 60 ° C, while in the winter the temperature falls to -20ºC) after a certain number of these temperature cycles leaks no longer They can be avoided. The sealing means described, in addition, they are not able to adapt adequately to thermal stresses during contraction and dilation. This may also be the cause of an unsatisfactory tightness.

With respect to the above, the roof gutter according to the invention has the special feature that said channel is composed substantially of at least one part of plastic flexible, its part is supplied in rolled state, it unwind, and after fixing the support structure to the building structure, it is attached to it.

It will be evident that the entire channel or at least parts of considerable length can be transported very easily to the final destination in the rolled state without requiring special transport for this purpose. A roll, for example, can easily accommodate a channel, for example, from 20 to
30 meters This could not be done with known gutter structures.

It will be evident that, for a channel to allow curl, it must be possible to compress the channel in question at least something flat, after which the operation can take place of curl

In this regard, a specific embodiment has the special feature that the channel is made up of a certain number of flat parts extending in the longitudinal direction, which are separated by parallel linear folded zones Of reduced thickness. The linear folded zones can be considered as articulated areas. During the installation of the gutter said flat parts fold around the folding zones and the channel structure thus obtained is coupled to the structure of support.

A very practical realization is that longitudinal edges of the channel are widened and coupled to The support structure. In addition to the easy coupling to the support structure, widened longitudinal edges of the channel also guarantee good flexural stiffness in areas unsupported channel between the support areas of the support structure placed mutual longitudinal distances, So buckling is avoided in practice.

A preferred embodiment has the characteristic special that a fin directed inwards, substantially prismatic, which extends throughout the length of the channel, is present in at least one of the longitudinal edges of the channel, whose fin is compressed substantially flat against the channel in the rolled state of this channel. That kind of fin guarantees that there will be no inconvenience due to splashes of water in the case of very heavy rains. Such splashes of water could for example moisten a lower layer of the roof structure, as long as that type of layer is not adapted for it.

A specific embodiment has the characteristic special that the channel is monolithic. The term "monolithic" is to be understood as meaningful that the channel in question consists of a piece, for example, it incorporates as a certain number of joined components inseparably with each other or configured integrally.

A specific aspect of the channel according to the invention It is based on the channel being composed of separate flat elements mutually coupled along longitudinal zones. Be Obviously the right elements have to be coupled together Hermetically In the context of the described possibility of wind up the channel structure, said flat elements not they just have to be connected to each other tightly to the water without also articulately, so that they can be placed on a main plane for winding the Factory channel structure.

A specific variant of the last embodiment has the special feature that said flat elements are couple each other by elastic jump connections.

Another embodiment of the gutter according to the invention has the special feature that the channel is it consists of a certain number of parts that extend in the direction longitudinal and that are mutually separated by parallel zones which are each provided with elongated reinforcement elements embedded in the channel.

A specific variant of the gutter according to the invention has the special feature that the channel is unwinds from its rolled state and is forced to cure in the desired form, for example, with a heat treatment.

An embodiment of the gutter in which the channel it can be very easily coupled to the support structure placed beforehand has the special feature that longitudinal edges of the channel are suspended from the structure of support by means of prismatic bearded structures.

It may be useful in certain conditions to incorporate the gutter according to the invention so that the channel is composed of more than one part. This occurs for example in the case where the gutter is not completely straight but forms a corner at along its length It may also be convenient to use different Channel parts to create thermal expansion zones. To this with respect to the gutter according to the invention can be incorporated so that the channel is composed of at least two parts that are coupled to each other tightly and freely longitudinal movement.

A specific aspect of the invention is based in the fact that a fin is fixed to the support structure on the side of the roof, whose fin extends in the direction longitudinal and which extends from under the layer of roof top, which is composed for example of tiles or tiles roof, beyond the inner longitudinal edge of the channel to a position above this channel. Said fin serves to drain the condensation water from the roof structure in the channel.

Another aspect of the invention is still a permeable structure that is arranged on the support structure on the roof side, designed to prevent the passage of birds below of the roof, which comprises for example a row of pins erect or a grid.

A specific realization has the special characteristic that the channel is substantially composed of sheet-shaped material that is connected by means of fixing to the support structure. It will be evident that the material in sheet form it can be adapted very easily to the shape of a support base. The advantage of it is that assembly can take place in a comparatively simple way and in the greatest flexibility in the way it is obtained. A little inconvenience may lie in the fact that means are required special to connect the sheet-shaped material to the support structure. In addition, the support structure itself must be already incorporated as a channel type construction, more or less comprehensive. A particular thin sheet would imply otherwise the risk of sinking and possible damage to Unsupported areas

A specific embodiment has the characteristic that at least one of its longitudinal edges the channel it is provided with a certain number of thickened areas, substantially identical, prismatic that are intended to act together with the support structure to be supported in that way, in the that unused areas are separated from the channel beforehand. With this embodiment, different channels can be obtained dimensions with only one type of channel material. The retreat of unused areas can take place in a way Simple, for example, with a blade.

A very advantageous embodiment is that in the that the or each channel part is manufactured by extrusion.

The plastic from which the channel is manufactured can be of any suitable type, provided that the basic prerequisite of the invention is satisfied, that the basic material for the channel has a flexibility large enough to allow the winding of a basic channel in a way at least somewhat flattened for transport. The gutter can, for example, have the special feature that the plastic is chosen from the group consisting of: rubber, synthetic rubber, LDPE, HDPE, PP, PE and PVC. A combination is also possible in which for example a certain number of layers are inseparably connected to each other by means of extrusion.
joint.

A further aspect of the invention is that the support structure comprises a certain number of brackets of support arranged at mutual longitudinal distances.

A particular embodiment has the feature that the support brackets are intended for bear the longitudinal edges of or of each of said parts of the channel

A specific variant of this has the special feature that each support bracket can be adjusted in the transverse direction of the channel. The position of gutter in relation to the wall can thus be chosen in the transverse direction of the gutter and adjusted as require.

The last two aspects of the invention can be combined in a variant. According to this variant, the channel has the special feature that the support brackets are intended to support said longitudinal edges at a mutually adjustable distance.
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Another embodiment has the special feature that the angle of inclination of each support bracket is adjustable. A gutter can therefore be placed for example of so that particular obstacles are avoided.

Another embodiment has the characteristic special that each support bracket comprises a brace or support nerves An increased resistance of the structure of support is achieved in this way with simple means.

The invention will be explained below with reference to the attached figures. In which:

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a roll of prismatic profiled plastic material to manufacture a channel that is part of a roof gutter part;

Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a roof gutter made using the material according to the figure one;

Figure 3 shows a detail of a variant of a support element according to figure 2;

Figure 4 is a view partially in perspective of an alternative channel;

Figure 5 shows the channel of Figure 4 in a perspective view supported by a support structure alternative;

Figure 6 shows a corresponding view with figure 5 of a variant in which the support structure it is rotating;

Figure 7 is a perspective view partially decomposed from an alternative channel;

figure 8 shows detail VIII of figure 7;

Figure 9 is a perspective view partially decomposed from yet another embodiment of a gutter  according to the invention;

Figure 10 is a perspective view partially decomposed of a variant that shows the way in which a strip of substantially flat material, unwound from a roll is modeled in a channel structure;

Figure 11 is a view partially in perspective of yet another embodiment;

Figure 12 shows a corresponding view with figure 11 of an embodiment in which a different support structure;

Figure 13 shows a view partially in perspective of a variant of yet another structure of support;

Figure 14 is a schematic view of the method of manufacturing a channel structure based on the action of memory of applied plastic;

Figure 15 is a perspective view, partially decomposed, of yet another embodiment;

Figure 16 is a perspective view, partially decomposed, of a corresponding embodiment substantially with figure 15 but also having a fin of condensation;

Figure 17 is a perspective view partially decomposed of a variant with a simple provision cleaning;

Figure 18 is a view partially in perspective of the coupling between two channels;

Figure 19 is a perspective view partially decomposed from the structure of figure 18 with a cover;

Figure 19A is a perspective view of a detail of a particular embodiment with a connection for a downpipe

Figures 20, 21 and 22 show partial views in perspective of coupling parts between various components of a roof gutter according to the invention;

Figure 23 shows a corresponding view with figure 15 of an embodiment with a support structure with adjustable angular position;

Figure 24 shows a corresponding view with figure 16 of an embodiment with leaf barrier and birds;

Figure 25 shows a bird barrier separate individual without condensation fin;

Figure 26 shows a partially perspective view of a bird barrier to be used in combination with the sheet material according to the fi
Figure 27;

Figure 27 shows yet another embodiment in the channel is configured of sheet metal material;

Figure 28 shows a cross section through an alternative to the embodiment of the figure
ra 27;

Figure 29 is a perspective view partially decomposed from the support bracket according to the Figures 27 and 28;

Figures 30, 31 and 32 show views corresponding to figure 28 of variants;

Figure 33 shows a cross section to through a concrete realization;

Figure 34 is a perspective view partially decomposed of a variant of the embodiment according to figure 33;

Figure 35 shows detail XXXV of the figure 34 in an exploded view;

Figure 36 is a view partially in perspective of the structure of figure 35 in one stage preliminary in which a channel is sized to be coupled to the support structure;

Figure 37 is a perspective view partially broken down of a gutter with a metal mesh to  To pick up leaves;

Figure 38 is a partially decomposed perspective view on a larger scale of detail
XXXVIII of Figure 37;

Figure 39 is a perspective view partially decomposed of one more embodiment;

Figure 40 is a perspective view of a variant;

Figure 41 shows the variant of Figure 40 in another position;

Figure 42 is an exploded view of one more variant;

Figures 43A, 43B and 43C show side views of a further embodiment in three different positions.
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Figures 44A and 44B show one more embodiment in two different positions;

Figure 45 shows one more embodiment with three degrees of freedom of movement;

Figure 46A is an exploded view of the coupling between two channels;

Figure 46B shows the assembled coupling from figure 46A;

Figure 47 shows a coupling between two channels in a partially decomposed perspective view;

Figure 48 shows a variant of the coupling between two channels in a perspective view partially decomposed;

Figure 49A shows yet another coupling between two channels;

Figure 49B shows the section IL-IL according to Figure 49A;

Figure 50A shows a view that is corresponds to 49A of a final embodiment; Y

Figure 50B shows the section L-L according to figure 50A.

Figure 1 shows a roll 1 of material 2 rolled up to form a generally channel-like structure which will be examined later. Material 2 is configured by extrusion and therefore has a prismatic shape. A structure "prismatic" must be understood as meaning one that has the Same cross section anywhere.

Material 2 has a central flat part 3 and two 4.5 flat side parts, which are mutually separated by zones 6, 7 folded of relatively small thickness. The zones folded 6, 7 can therefore function as articulated areas, so the flat parts 4 and 5 can pivot in relation to the central flat part 3.

Connecting over the free ends of the flat parts 4 and 5 are the respective fins 8, 9 directed inward, whose function will be clarified later. The edges lengths of strip material 2 have widened portions 10, 11 used for coupling to a support structure of the material configured as a channel.

Figure 2 shows the way in which the strip material 2 may be configured as a channel that forms part of a roof gutter 12.

The roof gutter 12 comprises a structure of support composed of a certain number of elements 16 of support that are fixed to a building structure, for example, by means of screws.

After unwinding the strip of material 2 from the roll 1 according to figure 1, this is configured in a structure generally channel type folding on flat parts 4 and 5 in relation to the central flat part 3. In this embodiment the support profiles 13, 14 are coupled by elastic jump in the widened portions 10, 11 respectively. These profiles 13, 14 support are intended for a joint fixing action with respectively a fixing jaw 15, which is part of the support element 16, and a support hook 17.

The enlarged portions 10, 11 are slidable with some relative game to support profiles 13, 14 to accommodate thermal expansion.

Figure 3 shows a variant of the element of support designated by 18. This support element is incorporated articulated so the angular position of the roof gutter It can be adjusted as desired.

Figure 4 shows an alternative channel 19 that is configured from a strip of material that is technically related to the strip material 2 but profiled differently. The elongated reinforcement elements 20, 21 inserted serve to act in conjunction with the support elements 22 (see Figure 5). The gutter 19 may be composed of different materials, in which the articulation zones 112, 113 are composed of a type material
rubber.

Figure 6 shows that the construction of support shown in figure 5 can be incorporated articulated alternately. As in figure 5, the gutter 19 can be adjusted and set at a chosen distance of the wall 108.

Figure 7 shows a gutter construction alternative. In this embodiment the gutter 23 comprises a part central plane 24 and two lateral flat parts 25, 26 that are mutually connected by joints 27, 28.

Figure 8 shows that the joints 27, 28 they are incorporated with water-tight sealing strips 29. This guarantees that the gutter 23 is completely waterproof.

Figure 9 shows a variant in which a channel 30 consists of two flat parts 30, 31, whose edges Longitudinal 33, 34 and transition zone 35 are provided with respective reinforcing bars 36 that are inserted only during the placement of the gutter. The support elements 37 are they apply in fixing mode on said extreme edges and area of transition.

To allow easy insertion of bars 16 reinforcement, the contact surface between these bars and the receiving tube that encloses them should be as small as possible. In this regard, said inner surface of the tube of reception or the outer surface of the bar has a certain number of nerves that preferably extend in the direction longitudinal. This ensures easy sliding and traffic jam caused by the accumulation of dirt or similar cause.

Figure 10 shows the way in which a channel alternative 38, which is also provided with bars 36, can be formed from substantially a strip of flat material 39. In this embodiment the support elements are incorporated as support brackets 40.

Figure 11 shows a gutter 41 in which a channel 42 has a bottom folded zone 43 and longitudinal edges  44, 45 reinforced. The support elements 46 have a shape articulated and applied in fixation mode on said edges 44, 45 longitudinal. The channel material is removed locally in that position. This is indicated in the drawing with openings 47, 48.

Figure 12 shows an alternative embodiment of the support element, which is indicated in this embodiment with 49.

Figure 13 shows yet another embodiment of the support elements 50. These are applied from the inside on the longitudinal edges 44, 45 by means of hooks.

Figure 14 shows schematically that the unrolled band type material of a roll 1 is heated, in this embodiment by means of a hot air device 51. How a result, a temporary softening of the material takes place in question, so the material recovers its original form based on its shape memory, whose shape corresponds to what width with the desired final shape of the channel being manufactured. He Material retains this shape after cooling.

Figure 15 shows that channel 52 (see also figure 14) has extreme edges with structures prismatic beards. These can be inserted by jump elastic in the known manner in hollow support profiles 53 which are part of a support structure with elements 54 of Adjustable support and which in this embodiment are hollow. A Locking element 55 fixes the support structure.

Figure 16 shows a variant in which a condensation flap 56 is arranged on the side of the roof 156. This extends on one side between the upper layer 57 and the roof support layer 58, is connected to the support profile 53 by means of a beard structure 59 and further extends to a position above the channel 52. The profile 53 is a carrier of a decorative strip 111 that serves as a beautifier and can for example have the same color as the building paint. The channel 52 is provided with two ribs 120, 123 in the form of hooks on its lower face that extend in the longitudinal direction and that together maintain a decorative strip 123. It should be taken into account that the fins 8 and 9 are directed downwards , so that the water that falls on the fins 8, 9 will fall into the
channel 52.

Figure 17 shows that it can be provided a channel 60 locally with a closing panel 61 that can be shifted between closing and opening positions. This panel provides the option to clean the gutter channel of a simple way. In the closing situation two closing loops 52 of the panel act in conjunction with the protrusions 63 configured on the channel.

Figure 18 shows the connection between two channels 52. A flexible corrugated connection piece 64 is used which is connected in the manner shown in a fixed way, and so both hermetically, to both channels 52 via connections screw. In the case of thermal expansion or contraction of channels, connection piece 64 can adapt to changes associated in length.

Figure 19 shows that the connection piece 64 it can be covered externally by a plastic plate 65 with a shape adapted to the shape of channels 52.

Figure 19A shows the way in which a downpipe 66 can be connected to a channel 52. This connection mode  corresponds to the structure shown in figure 19. The element 67 has a shape that corresponds to that of a channel 52. The downpipe 66 is integrated therein or connected to it from another way.

Figure 20 shows a connection element 68 shutter between mutually connected channels 69. The 109, 110 steel barbados elements provide the strength of necessary fixation. Element 68 is made of rubber or type material rubber and therefore elastic.

Figure 21 shows the connection between a channel 69 and a connecting piece 64. For this purpose a connection element 70. This element acts together in mode for fixing with components 69 and 64. Element 70 of connection, unlike connection element 68, does not include 73 elastically deformable sealing lips.

Figure 22 shows, by way of example, an alternative in which the channel 69 is connected to a connecting piece 64 that can be contracted and expanded by means of a plug fixing jaw 71 which is part of the connecting piece 64 and with sealing purposes is provided with a rubber insert 72 with lips 73 obtained
ration.

Figure 23 shows a gutter 74 in which the 75 support elements have an adjustable annular position.

Figure 24 shows a gutter 176 that is partially corresponds to the embodiment of figure 16. In this embodiment the condensation fin 56 is provided with a row of erect teeth or pins 76. Birds are prevented thus the access to the space between the upper layer 57 and the 58 layer of roof construction support. The leaves have to a certain extent its fall in the gutter 176.

Figure 25 shows that pins 76 can be provided with its own mounting beard in structure 59 without being applied fin 65 of any condensation.

Figure 26 shows an alternative embodiment of barrier 81 for birds as an alternative to the realization of Figure 25. This bird barrier 81 can serve as element 80 fixing in the embodiment according to figure 27.

Figure 27 shows a support bracket 77 as a component of a support structure. This bracket 77 is couple support profiles 78 that support a channel 79 composed of sheet-shaped material. By means of elements 80 of fixing the sheet material 79 is compressed and therefore fixedly connected to profiles 78.

Figure 28 shows an alternative in which a channel 82 with elastic jump coupling elements 83 Integrally configured is coupled to profiles 78.

Figure 29 shows a bracket 77 in a view in perspective. It has a brace 84 reinforcement.

Figure 30 shows a variant in which the support bracket 85 has an angular position that can vary continuously

Different from the one in figure 30, a variant according to figure 31 it can be adjusted not continuously but in Four positions The support brace 86 is the carrier of the articulated bracket 87. It has four holes 88 that can align each one as desired with a hole 89 in the brace 86. The bracket 87 can be fixed in any desired position by means of a pin. The bracket 87 'is shown in lines of strokes in one of the four possible positions.

Figure 32 shows the structure of the figure 31 but in a situation where the bracket 87 is mounted on An inverted position.

Figure 33 shows a construction 90 of sloping roof that supports on its lower edge a plate 91 that It is tilted up. A filling piece 92 has a horizontal upper surface 93. You get therefore a structure generally of the channel type in which a channel 94 is placed according to the teaching of the invention. Two profiles 95, 96 guarantee correct positioning of channel 94. A strip of Hook-shaped mounting is connected to profile 96. A flap Condensation 98 is connected to profile 95.

Figure 34 shows a related structure with the structure according to figure 33. As in figure 35. As Figure 35 shows in more detail, a channel 99 of material of sheet comprises a longitudinal edge 100 widened with a 101 portion widened prismatic. This is set in a profile of assembly consisting of two parts 102, 103 in which the widened portion 101 may be accommodated for fixing the channel 99.

Figure 36 shows the manner in which the channel 99 is manufactured based on a strip of sheet metal material with a certain number of longitudinally enlarged portions 101, 104, 105. The strip 106 of sheet material is provided with these three longitudinally enlarged portions parallel to each other to create the option that the same sheet material 106 can be used to manufacture channels of different sizes. As soon as a desired size has been determined, the outer zone is separated by means of a knife 107. In this way, great flexibility is obtained.
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Figure 37 shows a gutter channel 131 that It is a carrier of a grid 132 for collecting leaves and dirt. The grid is composed, for example, of connected plastic bars each other at intersections. The grid 132 is held in position with slight tension applied by clamps 135 arranged on edges 133, 134.

Figure 38 shows the structure of the 135 mounting elements. It must be taken into account that this is Only one embodiment. As Figure 38 shows, the clamps 135 are applied with a top edge 136 in the form of hook around upper edge 133 of channel 131. A nerve 137 it is applied under edge 133, at the same time as a plate 138 which extends down is provided with a screw 139 that is extends through a threaded hole in plate 138. When the screw 139 is rotated can push out against the erect edge 140 of channel 131 and, by means of nerve 137 together with the upper plate 136, provides a firm coupling of the core 135 with channel 131.

On the upper side of the clamp 136 is supports a pin 141 which serves to apply the wire mesh 132, as shown in figure 38. After coupling shown in figure 38, pin 141, which is provided with a thickened portion 142 may be covered by a lid 143 with a flanged bottom flange 144 and an inner cavity 145 which has a cut-down shape to engage by elastic jump with pin 141, 142.

Figure 39 finally shows a channel 150 of gutter provided with respective edges 152, 153 of coupling over its upper area with a general arrow shape. Due to this arrow shape the coupling profiles 153 they can be pushed with the coupling ribs 154 in the form of  hooks, respectively, 155 on the associated surfaces of inclination, after which they are brought to a position stable in recesses 157, 158 formed by arrow shape 152 and wall 156 of channel 151. A suspension bracket 158 may be coupled in the manner shown in figure 39 to the element 153 coupling or be configured integrally or unit with the same.

A support structure may be intended for withstand two or more adjacent gutters and in mutual relationship of parallelism.

Figure 40 shows a structure 201 of support comprising a bracket 203 to be mounted on a wall 202 (see figure 41) and a carrier 204 supported by this bracket in a position that can be adjusted. The position chosen from carrier 204 can be fixed by means of a hole slotted 205 through which a bolt 206 is inserted.

Figure 42 also shows a structure of adjustable stand This is designated by reference number 207.  A block is mounted on the wall 202 by means of screws. A sleeve 209 can be slid over block 208 and fixed in a chosen position in relation to slotted holes 210 by means not drawn. Together with eyes 213, 214 and 215, eyes 211, 212 can form joints acting in conjunction with the articulation pins 216, optionally by means of a spacer 218 with eyes 219, 220 and 221 that can be applied

Figure 43 shows the structure of the figure 42 in different positions. The use of spacer 218 is omitted in Figure 43A, while in Figure 43B the spacer 218 is located at the bottom and in figure 43C in the part higher. In this way the angular positions of the drawings.

With reference to figure 42 it should be taken into note that the spacer 218 is composed of two parts 222, 223, respectively, which can slide telescopically one with relationship to another. These parts can be fixed one in relation to another by means of a self-tapping screw 224. A calibration 225 indicates the angular position of the carrier 226.

Figures 44A and 44B show a structure of support in which a block 230 and a carrier 231 can be mutually coupled by means of an articulation pin 331 which acts together with respective eyes 232, 233 or through pins 234, 235 with opposite threaded parts. As the Figure 44A, an angular adjustment can be performed by means of a threaded pin 235 while spinning simultaneously the pins 234, 235 a longitudinal adjustment can be achieved. The settings in question are indicated with the respective arrows 236, 237.

Figure 45 shows a structure 240 having three degrees of freedom, that is, one of translation 241, another of translation 242 and another rotation 243. For this purpose the carrier 244 is slidably supported by a block 249 by means of two plates 245, 246 in corresponding recesses 247 and 248. Through plates 245, 246 and block 249 extends a bolt 250 with which the structure can be fixed in position desired. Longitudinal adjustment 242 is made by arranging holes respective continuous grooves 251, 252 on plates 245, 246

Figure 46A shows a structure that presents a certain affinity with the structure of figure 19. Since the two channels 52 must be movable relative to each other in longitudinal direction, the plastic plate 65 'in the embodiment according to figure 46A it is provided, respectively, with two holes  round 260 and two slotted holes 261 extending in longitudinal direction These serve to act together with respective pins 262 on a channel 52 and pins 263 on the another channel 52. It will be clear that freedom of movement Longitudinal required is guaranteed in this way.

Figure 47 shows a similar structure that shows affinity with figure 19, in which bellows 64 is hermetically connected to channel 52 by means of a strip 270 of fixation. Element 67 and channel 52 are mutually movable.

Figure 48 shows a structure in which a plastic plate 270, with edges 271 that are applied around channels 52, and can therefore withstand bellows 64. This structure guarantees the possibility of mutual sliding necessary of channels 52.

Figure 49A shows the way in which the bellows 64 can be connected to channels 52. Two strips are used curves, that is, an outer strip 281 and the inner strip 282 which, by means of a screw connection 283, connect in a fixed way with each other the two layers of bellows 64 and the channel 52 extended about on top of others

Figure 50 shows an alternative. In this embodiment a structure is used in which to the edges channel 52 ends a cross section clamp is fixed U-shaped 285 acting in conjunction with bellows 64 which at in turn it acts together on the inside with the curved strip 282, A 286 elastic jump bra ensures easy assembly.

With respect to the coupling of the channels by middle of a bellows structure as shown for example in Figures 18, 19, 19A and 47, 49 and 50, the fact that the fixing structure shown therein It has a very favorable effect on mechanical stability and air tightness.

Claims (29)

1. Gutter (12), for example, roof gutter, which includes: a support structure (16, 41) intended for be fixed to a building structure, such as a house, a stable or other building; a gutter structure (2; 42) supported by this support structure (16, 41) and comprising a channel substantially prismatic, elongated, open at the top for collect and transport a liquid such as rainwater or manure to a drainage zone, for example a downpipe, in which the channel has a form substantially prismatic and has a pair of means (13, 14; 53) of substantially rigid coupling of its upper edges (10, 11) that are part of this prismatic form or are separated and with which the channel is coupled to the structure (16, 41) of support to be supported in this way throughout substantially its entire length, characterized because the coupling means (13, 14; 53) are extend over substantially the entire length of the gutter (12). 2. Gutter (12) according to claim 1, in the that the coupling means (13, 14; 53) comprise a part widened, whose widened part acts together with a recess (15) open below present in the structure (16, 41) of support. 3. Gutter (12) according to claim 1, in the that the coupling means (13, 14) and the structure (16, 41) of support are mutually connected by couplings by elastic jump 4. Gutter (12) according to claim 1, in the that the coupling means (53) comprise bearded means. 5. Gutter (12) according to claim 1, in the that the coupling means (13, 14) comprise means of hitch. 6. Gutter (12) according to claim 1, in the that the channel is substantially composed of at least a part of flexible plastic (2; 42), whose part is supplied in the state rolled up, unwind and after fixing the structure (16, 41) of support to the building structure, is coupled to the same. 7. Gutter (12) according to claim 1, in the that the channel is composed of a certain number of parts (3, 4, 5; 42) that extend in the longitudinal direction, which are separated by parallel linear folding zones (6, 7; 43) of reduced thickness 8. Gutter (12) according to claim 1, in the that the longitudinal edges (10, 11) of the gutter are widened and coupled to the support structure (16). 9. Gutter (12) according to claim 1, in the that a fin (8, 9) directed inward, substantially prismatic, which extends throughout the canal is present on at least one of the longitudinal edges (10, 11) of the channel, whose fin (8, 9) is compressed substantially flat  against the channel in the rolled state of this channel. 10. Gutter (12) according to claim 1, in the That the channel is monolithic. 11. Gutter according to claim 1, wherein The channel consists of separate flat elements (24, 25, 26) mutually coupled along longitudinal zones (27, 28). 12. Gutter according to claim 11, wherein said flat elements (24, 25, 26) are mutually coupled through connections (27, 28) by elastic jump. 13. Gutter according to claim 1, wherein the channel (30) is made up of a certain number of parts (30, 31) that extend in the longitudinal direction and that are mutually separated by parallel zones that are each provided with a elongated reinforcing element (36) embedded in the
channel. 14. Gutter (52) according to claim 1, in the that the channel unwinds from a rolled state and originates curing as desired, for example with a treatment thermal. 15. Gutter according to claim 1, wherein the longitudinal edges of the channel (52) are suspended from the support structure (53) by means of bearded structures binoculars 16. Gutter according to claim 1, wherein the channel is composed of at least two parts that are coupled each other in an airtight way with longitudinal freedom of movement by means of coupling. 17. Gutter according to claim 16, wherein the coupling means comprise a generally flexible bellows structure (64) having a shape with a corrugated longitudinal profile that adapts to the shape of the channel parts (52) and by therefore it can expand and con-
bring 18. Gutter according to claim 1, wherein a fin (56) is fixed to the support structure (59) on the roof side, whose fin (56) extends in the longitudinal direction and which extends from below the upper roof layer (57), which is composed, for example, of roof tiles or tiles, beyond the internal longitudinal edge of the channel to a position above this ca-
nal (52). 19. Gutter according to claim 1, wherein a water permeable structure (19) is arranged in the support structure on the roof side and is intended for prevent the passage of birds under the roof (67), and includes example a row of erect pins or a grid. 20. Gutter according to claim 1, wherein the channel is substantially composed of sheet-shaped material which is connected by fixing means to the structure of support. 21. Gutter according to claim 1, wherein near at least one of its longitudinal edges the channel is provided with a certain number of substantially thickened areas, identical, prismatic, which are intended to act together with the support structure to be supported by that way, in which unused areas are separated from channel beforehand. 22. Gutter according to claim 1, wherein The, or each part of, channel is manufactured by extrusion. 23. Gutter according to claim 1, wherein The plastic is flexible and is chosen from the group formed by Rubber, synthetic rubber, LDPE, HDPE, PP, PE and PVC. 24. Gutter according to claim 1, wherein the support structure (12) comprises a certain number of support brackets (16, 41, 49, 50) arranged at distances Longitudinal mutuals. 25. Gutter according to claim 24, wherein the support brackets (16, 41, 49, 50) are intended for bear the longitudinal edges of the, or of said, parts of the channel. 26. Gutter according to claim 25, wherein each support bracket (12, 16) is adjustable in the direction cross channel. 27. Gutter according to claims 25 and 26, in which the support brackets are intended to support said longitudinal edges at adjustable mutual distances. 28. Gutter according to claim 24, wherein The angle of inclination of each support bracket is adjustable. 29. Gutter according to claim 24, wherein each support bracket comprises a support brace or ribs of support.