Rain gutter adapter

Abstract

A low cost, one-piece adapter that attaches to the sloping facia board of a building and secures a rain gutter mounting bracket. The adapter's triangular shape permits the rain gutter to be positioned essentially level so rain-water is collected effectively and the gutter appearance is enhanced. The adapter angle is fixed and is manufactured to be compatible with three of the most popular roof pitches used in residential constuction.

1 . A one-piece metal bracket having three sides approximately one and one-half inches wide, one side being approximately three and one-half inches long interfaces with and mounts to a building fascia board, a second side interfaces to and mounts a gutter bracket, a third side completes a triangular shape to compensate for a sloping fascia board resulting in a vertical second side.  
   
   
       2 . The bracket of  claim 1  has formed stiffening ribs in three sides to provide additional strength.  
   
   
       3 . The bracket of  claim 2  has a tab in the third side which mates to a slot in the first side thereby preserving the triangular shape under heavy loads.  
   
   
       4 . The bracket of  claim 3  has a formed hole with a helical pitch compatible with a sheet metal screw thereby providing stronger retention of the screw and faster assembly time.