| 摘要 |
A mechanism for rotating existing or new gutters, surrounding a roof perimeter, through 180 degrees for the dumping of debris and cleaning without the use of ladders or climbing on the roof. The gutter having a rear wall, front wall and a bottom wall, define a "U" shaped trough throughout its length and is closed at either end with press fit caps which are sealed with caulking after installation. The mechanism consisting of: a number of Hoops, with an axle bearing loop at their bottom and outward corner, surrounding the gutter, that are equally spaced along the gutter length and securely fastened to an axle; a number of "L" shaped mounting brackets, with axle bearing loops on the end of the bottom leg, that are equally spaced along the length of the gutter and securely mounted to the building fascia; an Axle, running horizontal, and parallel to the bottom front wall of the gutter, projecting through the loops on the hoops and "L", brackets thereby securely affixing the gutter horizontally to the building fascia while allowing the gutter and Hoops to rotate through 180 degrees; a Downspout Adapter securely fastened to the fascia and downspout to receive water from the gutter while allowing the gutter to be rotated through 180 degrees; inside and outside gutter comer Covers; and, a Lever mounted securely to the axle and having a loop formed on the outer end to accept a hooked pole to impart a rotating action to the axle, hoops and gutter, and/or a remotely operated means of dumping by rotation of the gutter using a pulley and cable system or an electric motor and gearbox.
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