EP3094927A1 - Apparatuses and methods for fastening roofing strapsand strapsand structural members to roofs - Google Patents
Apparatuses and methods for fastening roofing strapsand strapsand structural members to roofsInfo
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- EP3094927A1 EP3094927A1 EP15737139.4A EP15737139A EP3094927A1 EP 3094927 A1 EP3094927 A1 EP 3094927A1 EP 15737139 A EP15737139 A EP 15737139A EP 3094927 A1 EP3094927 A1 EP 3094927A1
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- strip
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- roof
- strap
- roofing material
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
- F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
- F24S25/10—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
- F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
- F24S25/10—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface
- F24S25/16—Arrangement of interconnected standing structures; Standing structures having separate supporting portions for adjacent modules
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
- F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
- F24S25/50—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules comprising elongate non-rigid elements, e.g. straps, wires or ropes
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
- F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
- F24S25/60—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
- F24S25/61—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
- F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
- F24S2025/01—Special support components; Methods of use
- F24S2025/021—Sealing means between support elements and mounting surface
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
- Y02B10/00—Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
- Y02B10/20—Solar thermal
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
- Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
- Y02E10/47—Mountings or tracking
Definitions
- the present invention relates to the field of solar panels and more particularly to apparatuses and methods for attaching solar panel straps and structural members on surfaces, including roofs, walls and the ground. Further definition of solar panel straps and structural members may be found in US Patents Nos. 7,814,899 and 8,870,139; and PCT Patent Application No. PCT/US2013/025622 (published as WO 2014/123547); the entire specifications, claims and drawings of which are included in this document by reference. Background Art
- Solar panels can be of the photovoltaic type, of the thermal type or combinations. They can be installed as is or contained within a frame. Solar panels must be mounted correctly in order to maximize power production and to prevent movement of the panels from the force of wind and, in earthquake prone area, earthquake. The proper solar panel mounting provides stability and the proper directional and latitudinal orientation for the solar array.
- ballast mounts For mounting on a roof or the ground there are ballast mounts, flush mounts (such as Modular IronRidge XRS available from IronRidge in Willits, CA) standing seams mounts, and adjustable mounts (such as those available from Unirac in Albuquerque, NM). These usually include a tilted rack, firmly attached to the substrate surface, on which the modules are firmly mounted; or brackets of at least two different heights, firmly attached to the substrate surface, to which the ends of the modules are firmly attached.
- ballast mounts such as Modular IronRidge XRS available from IronRidge in Willits, CA
- adjustable mounts such as those available from Unirac in Albuquerque, NM.
- This inventor has now developed another improvement on the state of the art.
- This improvement provides a positive mechanical connection of the solar panel mounting system to the roof, without penetrating the membrane.
- This improvement meets all requirements for structural strength, wind resistance and earthquake resistance. See attached report entitled “STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS for Forever 21 Project”, which is incorporated in this application by reference.
- the objects of this invention are to: provide a positive seal which prevents moisture from penetrating the roof; provide strength sufficient to provide wind resistant to the solar panels; and provide a positive mechanical connection between the solar panels and the roof.
- This invention is encompasses a number of different embodiments.
- the first embodiment is intended to be used on roofs that are made of material that cannot be welded.
- the first embodiment comprises: a first strip of weldable roofing material below a solar panel mounting strap perpendicularly crossing the strap, the bottom of the first strip being adhesively bonded to the roof; a metal plate, smaller than the first strip, on top of the first strip and below or adjacent the strap, nailed or screwed through the first strip and the roof and into the roof substrate (which is typically made from plywood, concrete, or metal) or into a roof rafter; a second strip of weldable roofing material, perpendicular to the strap, lined up end to end with one end of the first strip and welded to the first strip thus encapsulating the metal plate; and a third strip of weldable roofing material laid over the strap, perpendicular to the strap, crossing the strap, perpendicular to the strap, lined up end to end with the other end of the first strip and welded to the first strip .
- the strips can be square, rectangular, hexagonal, octagonal, or any other shape and can be any convenient size.
- the edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into this embodiment.
- a waterproofing sealant is RTV silicone rubber available from a number of manufacturers, such as GE, of Wilton, CT; and Dow Corning of Midland, Ml.
- RTV silicone rubber available from a number of manufacturers, such as GE, of Wilton, CT; and Dow Corning of Midland, Ml.
- Henry's roofing compound available from Henry Company, El Segundo, CA.
- the second embodiment is intended to be used on roofs that are made of material that can be welded.
- the second embodiment comprises: a metal plate, treated to weld to weldable roof material, nailed or screwed through the roof and into the roof substrate (which can be made of plywood, concrete, or metal) or into a roof rafter, adjacent or below a solar panel mounting strap; a first strip of weldable roofing material, larger than the metal plate , welded to the top of the metal plate and the roof, perpendicular to and adjacent the mounting strap thus encapsulating the metal plate; and a second strip of weldable roofing material of width similar to the first strip, perpendicular to and crossing the strap, in line with the first strip and bonded to the roof.
- the second strip may also overlap and be welded to the first strip.
- the edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into this embodiment.
- the third embodiment is intended to be used on roofs that are made of material that can be welded.
- the third embodiment comprises: a first strip of weldable roofing material adjacent and perpendicular to a solar panel mounting strap, the bottom of the first strip being welded to the roof; a metal plate, smaller than the first strip, on top of the first strip and under or adjacent the strap, nailed or screwed through the first strip and the roof and into the roof substrate such as plywood, concrete, or metal, or into a roof rafter with mechanical fasteners such as screws or nails; a second strip of weldable roofing material, perpendicular to the strap, lined up in vertical registration with the first strip and welded to the first strip, thus encapsulating the metal plate; and a third strip of weldable roofing material of the same size as the first strip perpendicular to and crossing the strap, and welded to the roof.
- the strips can be square, rectangular, hexagonal, octagonal, or any other shape and of any convenient size.
- the second and third strips may overlap each other.
- the metal plate may be treated to be weldable to weldable roofing material and then welded to the first and second strips. Finally, the edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into this embodiment.
- the fourth embodiment comprises two strips of weldable roofing material that can be square, rectangular, hexagonal, octagonal, or any other shape of any convenient size. They are perpendicular to and cross the strap, one above and the other below the strap. If the roof is made of weldable material the lower strap is welded to the roof. Otherwise the lower strap is bonded to the roof. The upper strip is bonded to the lower thus trapping the strap between them. Finally, the edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into this embodiment.
- the fifth embodiment comprises one strip, of weldable roofing material. It is perpendicular to across and above the strap. If the roof is made of weldable material the strip is welded to the roof. Otherwise the strip is bonded to the roof. A plate may be fastened to the roof with mechanical fasteners such as roofing nails, screws, lag bolts, etc. This traps the strap between the strip and the roof and allows for a mechanical connection. Finally, the edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into this embodiment.
- any of the first through the fifth embodiments of this invention may be reinforced with a top metal plate. If the top metal plate is treated to be weldable to weldable roofing material and the strips are made of weldable roofing material, it can be welded onto the other embodiments. Otherwise, it can be adhesively bonded to the other embodiments. Alternatively, it may be fastened with the same mechanical fasteners used in the assembly.
- the sixth embodiment of this invention is intended to fasten rails or other structural members to a roof. Such devices have much more depth than a strap.
- the sixth embodiment comprises a strip of roofing material with a raised section in the middle.
- the raised section is intended to cross a structural member perpendicularly.
- the raised section has a top which is larger than the width of the top of the structural member.
- Above and below the top of the raised section are metal strips.
- the lower strip is sized and shaped to fit snugly over the top of the structural member.
- the upper strip is sized and shaped to fit the top.
- the metal strips are preferably also coated with a weldable material. Then all the components of this embodiment can be welded to each other. Otherwise they can be adhesively bonded to each other. Alternatively, they can be fastened to each other and the structural member with fasteners. If the roofing is made of weldable material then the strip of roofing material can be welded to the roof. If not, the strip can be adhesively bonded to the roof or attached with fasteners.
- edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into this embodiment
- the seventh embodiment of this invention is intended to fasten straps to a roof.
- the seventh embodiment comprises a strip of roofing material with a raised section in the middle.
- the raised section is intended to cross a strap perpendicularly.
- the raised section has a top which is larger than the width of the strap.
- Above and below the top are metal strips.
- the lower strip is sized and shaped to fit snugly over the top of the strap.
- the upper strip is sized and shaped to fit the top.
- the metal strips are preferably coated with a weldable material. Then all the components of this embodiment can be welded to each other. Otherwise they can be adhesively bonded to each other. Alternatively, they can be fastened to each other and the strap with fasteners. If the roof is made of weldable material then the strip of roofing material can be welded to the roof. If not, the strip can be adhesively bonded to the roof or attached with fasteners.
- edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into this embodiment.
- the sixth or seventh embodiments can be attached to a roof with a seismic anchor.
- a seismic anchor is a washer of minimum 2" diameter with a self-tapping 1 /4" screw, with length sufficient to adequately penetrate the roof, through its central hole.
- the washer is made of metal and may be weldable to weldable roofing material.
- the sixth or seventh embodiments are placed over a structural member or strap on the roof. One flap is raised and a seismic anchor fully installed in the roof near the middle of the flap. Raising parts of the embodiments is possible because they are made out of roofing material which is flexible. Next the roofing material is bonded or welded to the top of the washer and the roof. If additional support is needed a second seismic anchor may be installed under the other side. Finally, the edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into the sixth and seventh embodiments.
- the eighth embodiment comprises a seismic plate including a stud pointing upwards, below the strap, which is modified with a hole for allowing the stud to pass through. Screws through the plate fasten the plate to the roof substrate or a roof rafter. Between the roof and the plate and between the plate and the strap is placed a layer of elastomeric roof coating. After assembly in the proper order, tightening the nut on the stud causes the elastomeric layers to compress, which provides an effective seal, and prevents moisture from entering the interfaces and percolating down the screws.
- roofing is sometimes referred to as a membrane.
- TPO thermoplastic polyolefin
- PVC polyvinyl chloride
- EPDM ethylene- propylene-diene-monomer
- Figure 1 is an exploded, isometric view of a first embodiment of this invention as used to fasten a mounting strap. For clarity, some mechanical fasteners are not shown. See US Patents Nos. 7,814,899 and 8,870,139; and PCT Patent Application No. PCT/US2013/025622 for examples of the usage of straps in mounting of solar panels.
- Figure 2 is a top view of the first embodiment of this invention. For clarity, mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 2A is a side elevational view of this first embodiment.
- Figure 2B is an end elevational view of this first embodiment.
- Figure 3 is an exploded, isometric view of a second embodiment of this invention as used to fasten a mounting strap. For clarity, some mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 4 is a top view of the second embodiment of this invention. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 4A is a side elevational view of this second embodiment.
- Figure 4B is an end elevational view of this second embodiment.
- Figure 4C is a cross section showing the preferred mechanical fastening system used in all embodiments of this invention
- Figure 5 is an exploded, isometric view of a third embodiment of this invention as used to fasten a mounting strap. For clarity some mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 6 is a top view of the third embodiment of this invention. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 6A is a side elevational view of this third embodiment.
- Figure 6B is an end elevational view of this third embodiment.
- Figure 7 is an isometric view of a fourth embodiment of this invention as used to fasten a mounting strap with angled solar panels.
- Figure 7A is an enlarged view of the area annotated A on Figure 7.
- Figure 8 is an isometric view of a fifth embodiment of this invention as used to fasten a mounting strap with angled solar panels.
- Figure 8A is an enlarged view of the area annotated A on Figure 8.
- Figure 9 is an isometric view of any of the first through the fifth embodiments of this invention reinforced with a top metal plate. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 10 is a close up, isometric view of the alternative shown in Figure 9 as installed on a mounting strap. For clarity some mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 1 1 is an isometric view of a sixth embodiment of this invention, which is intended to fasten rails or other structural members to a roof. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 1 1A is an enlarged view of the area annotated A on Figure 1 1 . For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 1 1 B is a side elevational view of the sixth embodiment. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 1 1 C is a top view of the sixth embodiment. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 1 1 D is an end view of the sixth embodiment. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 1 1 F is an exploded, end view of the sixth embodiment. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 12 shows the sixth embodiment used to fasten a structural member to a roof. It also shows a variation of this sixth embodiment incorporating ballast trays.
- Figure 13 is an isometric view of a seventh embodiment of this invention. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 13A is a top view of the seventh embodiment. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 13B is an enlarged view of the area annotated B on Figure 13. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 13C is an end view of the seventh embodiment. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 13D is a side elevational view of the seventh embodiment. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 13E is an exploded, end view of the seventh embodiment. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 14 is an isometric view of the seventh embodiment in use to fasten a strap to a roof. For clarity the panel support brackets are not shown. See US Patents Nos. 7,814,899 and 8,870,139, and PCT Patent Application No. PCT/US2013/025622 for examples of the usage of straps in mounting of solar panels.
- Figure 15 is an isometric view of a seismic anchor.
- Figure 15A is a top isometric view of the sixth embodiment used with a seismic anchor. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 15B is a bottom isometric view of the sixth embodiment used with a seismic anchor. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 15C is a top isometric view of the seventh embodiment used with a seismic anchor. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 15D is a bottom isometric view of the seventh embodiment used with a seismic anchor. For clarity the mechanical fasteners are not shown.
- Figure 16 illustrates that the strips in this invention may be circular instead of rectangular.
- Figure 17 is a three dimensional exploded view of the fourth embodiment used with circular seismic anchors.
- Figure 17A is a closer view of Figure 17.
- Figure 17B is a cross section along the lines 17B-17B on Figure 17 with parts assembled.
- Figure 18 is a three dimensional exploded view of the fourth embodiment used with rectangular seismic anchors.
- Figure 18A is a closer view of Figure 18.
- Figure 18B is a cross section along the lines 18B-18B on Figure 18 showing with parts assembled.
- Figure 19 is a three dimensional exploded view of an eighth embodiment used with rectangular seismic anchors and latex roof coating.
- Figure 19A is a closer view of Figure 19.
- Figure 19B is a cross section along the lines 19B-19B on Figure 19 with the parts assembled.
- the first embodiment 100 is intended to be used on roofs 22 that are made of material that cannot be welded.
- the first embodiment 100 of this invention comprises: a first strip 1 10 of weldable roofing material below a solar panel mounting strap 18 perpendicularly crossing the strap 18, the bottom 1 16 of the first strip 1 10 being adhesively bonded to the roof 22; a metal plate 120, smaller than the first strip 1 10, on top of the first strip 1 10 and adjacent the strap 18, screwed through the first strip 1 10 and the roof 22, and into a roof substrate (which is typically made of plywood, concrete, or metal) or into roof rafter using appropriate fasteners, such as screws or nails; a second strip 130 of weldable roofing material of width similar to the first strip 1 10 but of length about half that of the first strip 1 10, perpendicular to the strap 18, lined up end 134 to end 1 14 with one end 1 14 of the first strip 1 10 and
- the fastening systems 26 fastening the strap 18 to the second strip 130.
- the fastening systems 26 comprise a flush head, self-clinching threaded stud 40 clinched pointing upwards through a hole 32 (not visible) in the strap 18.
- the stud 40 is long enough to pass through a hole 34 in the second strip 130 where a washer 38 and nut 42 are screwed onto it thus securely fastening the second strip 130 to the strap 22.
- the nut 42 may be castellated and secured through a hole in the end of the stud 40 by a cotter pin, as is well known, to prevent rotation of the nut 42.
- An example of the fastening system is shown in Figure 4C.
- the ends of the straps 18 also have holes 52 for insertion of studs 40 so that the straps 18 can be easily fastened together end to end with nuts 42 and washers.
- the metal plate 120 is in the same plane as the strap 18 and, depending on the thickness of the strap 18, the second 130 and third 140 strips may be co-planar.
- the roofing material used for the first 1 10, second 130 and third 140 strips is the kind that can be welded, typically with heat.
- the metal plate 120 clamps the first strip 1 10 in place and is satisfactory for seismic installations. Finally, the edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into this embodiment 100.
- a waterproofing sealant is RTV silicone rubber available from a number of manufacturers, such as GE, of Wilton, CT; and Dow Corning of Midland, Ml.
- the second embodiment 200 is intended to be used on roofs 22 that are made of material that can be welded.
- the second embodiment 200 of this invention comprises: a metal plate 220, treated to weld to weldable roof material, welded to the roof 22 and nailed or screwed through the roof 22 into a the roof substrate (which is typically made of plywood, concrete, or metal) or into a roof rafter with appropriate fasteners such as nails or screws, adjacent a solar panel mounting strap 18; a first strip 230 of weldable roofing material, larger than the metal plate 220, welded to the top 224 of the metal plate 220 and the roof 22, perpendicular to and adjacent the mounting strap 18; and a second strip 240 of weldable roofing material of width similar to the first strip 230, perpendicular to and crossing the strap 18 overlapping the first strip 230, in line with the first strip 230 and welded to the roof 22 and the first strip.
- the roofing material used for the first 1 10, second 130 and third 140 strips is the kind that can be welded, typically with heat.
- the metal plate 120 is in the same plane as the strap 18 and, depending on the thickness of the strap.
- the fastening systems 26 fastening the strap 18 to the second strip 130.
- the fastening systems 26 comprise a flush head, self-clinching threaded stud 40 clinched pointing upwards through a hole 32 (not visible) in the strap 18.
- the stud 30 is long enough to pass through a hole 34 in the second strip 240 where a washer 38 and nut 42 are screwed onto it thus securely fastening the second strip 240 to the strap 22.
- the nut 42 may be castellated and secured through a hole in the end of the stud 40 by a cotter pin, as is well known, to prevent rotation of the nut 42.
- An example of the fastening system is shown in Figure 4C.
- edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into this embodiment 200.
- the third embodiment 300 is intended to be used on roofs 22 that are made of material that can be welded.
- the third embodiment 300 of this invention comprises: a first strip 310 of weldable roofing material adjacent and perpendicular to a solar panel mounting strap 18, the bottom 316 of the first strip 310 being welded to the roof 22; a metal plate 320, smaller than the first strip 310, on top of the first strip 310 and adjacent the strap 18, screwed through the first strip 310 and the roof 22 and into a roof rafter with wood screws; a second strip 330 of weldable roofing material of the same size as the first strip 310, perpendicular to the strap 18, lined up in vertical registration with the first strip 310 and welded to the first strip 310, thus encapsulating the metal plate 320; and a third strip 340 of weldable roofing material of the same size as the first strip 310 perpendicular to and crossing the strap 18 overlapping the first 310 or second
- the roofing material used for the first 310, second 330 and third 340 strips is the kind that can be welded, typically with heat.
- the second 330 and third 340 strips may overlap each other.
- the metal plate 320 may be treated to be weldable to weldable roofing material and then welded to the first 310 and second 330 strips. The plate 320 clamps the first strip 310 in place and is satisfactory for seismic installations.
- the fastening systems 26 fastening the strap 18 to the second strip 130.
- the fastening systems 26 comprise a flush head, self-clinching threaded stud 40 clinched pointing upwards through a hole 32 (not visible) in the strap 18.
- the stud 30 is long enough to pass through a hole 34 in the third strip 340 where a washer 38 and nut 42 are screwed onto it thus securely fastening the second strip 340 to the strap 22.
- the nut 42 may be castellated and secured through a hole in the end of the stud 40 by a cotter pin, as is well known, to prevent rotation of the nut 42.
- An example of the fastening system is shown in Figure 4C.
- edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into this embodiment 300.
- FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a fourth embodiment 400 of this invention as used to fasten a mounting strap 18 with angled solar panels 26 via support brackets 50.
- Figure 7A is an enlarged view of the area annotated A on Figure 7.
- the fourth embodiment comprises two strips 410, 440 of weldable roofing material of the same size. They are perpendicular to and cross the strap 18, one 440 above and the other 410 below the strap 18. If the roof 22 is made of weldable material the lower strap 410 is welded to the roof 22. Otherwise the lower strap 410 is bonded to the roof 22 or fastened to the roof 22 with mechanical fasteners such as roofing nails, screws, lag bolts, etc. The upper strip 440 is bonded to the lower strip 410 thus trapping the strap 18 between them.
- fastening systems 26 fastening the strap 18 to the second strip 440.
- the fastening systems 26 comprise a flush head, self-clinching threaded stud 40 clinched pointing upwards through a hole 32 (not visible) in the strap 18.
- the stud 30 is long enough to pass through a hole 34 in the second strip 440 where a washer 38 and nut 42 are screwed onto it thus securely fastening the second strip 440 to the strap 22.
- the nut 42 may be castellated and secured through a hole in the end of the stud 40 by a cotter pin, as is well known, to prevent rotation of the nut 42.
- An example of the fastening system is shown in Figure 4C.
- Figures 17, 17A and 17B illustrate the fourth embodiment 400 used with circular seismic anchors 70.
- Figures 18, 18A and 18B illustrate the fourth embodiment 400 used with rectangular seismic anchors 70.
- edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into this embodiment 400.
- FIG 8 is an isometric view of a fifth embodiment 500 of this invention as used to fasten a mounting strap 18 with angled solar panels 26 via support brackets 50.
- Figure 8A is an enlarged view of the area annotated A on Figure 8.
- the fifth embodiment comprises one strip 510, of weldable roofing material. It is perpendicular to across and above the strap 18. If the roof 22 is made of weldable material the strip 510 is welded to the roof 22. Otherwise the strip 510 is bonded to the roof 22 or fastened to the roof 22 with mechanical fasteners such as roofing nails, screws, lag bolts, etc. This traps the strap 18 between the strip 510 and the roof 22.
- the fastening systems 26 fastening the strap 18 to the strip 510.
- the fastening systems 26 comprise a flush head, self-clinching threaded stud 40 clinched pointing upwards through a hole 32 (not visible) in the strap 18.
- the stud is a Pern Stud, available from Penn Engineering of Danboro, PA, or equivalent.
- the stud 40 is long enough to pass through a hole 34 in the strip 510 where a washer 38 and nut 42 are screwed onto it thus securely fastening the second strip 130 to the strap 22.
- the nut 42 may be castellated and secured through a hole in the end of the stud 40 by a cotter pin, as is well known, to prevent rotation of the nut 42.
- An example of the fastening system is shown in Figure 4C.
- edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into this embodiment 500.
- Figure 9 is an isometric view of any of the first through the fifth embodiments of this invention 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 reinforced with a top metal plate 30.
- Figure 10 is a close up, isometric view of the alternative shown in Figure 9 as installed on a mounting strap. If the top metal plate is treated to be weldable to weldable roofing material it can be welded onto the other embodimentsl 00, 200, 300, 400, 500. Otherwise, it can be adhesively bonded to the other embodiments 100, 200, 300, 400, 500. Alternatively, it may be fastened with the same fastening systems 26 used in the assembly.
- the sixth embodiment 600 of this invention is intended to fasten rails or other structural members 34 to a roof. Such devices have much more depth than a strap 18.
- the sixth embodiment 600 can be seen in Figures 1 1 , 1 1A-F and 12.
- the sixth embodiment 600 comprises a strip of roofing material 610 with a raised section 612 in the middle, surrounded by a lower section 61 1 .
- the raised section 612 is intended to cross a structural member 64 perpendicularly.
- the raised section 612 has a top 614 which is larger than the width of the structural member 34.
- Above and below the top 614 are metal strips 620, 630.
- the lower strip 620 is sized and shaped to fit snugly over the top of the structural member.
- the upper strip 630 is sized and shaped to fit over the top 614.
- the roofing material 610 is preferably weldable. If the roof 22 is made of weldable material then strip of roofing material 610 can be welded to the roof 22. The metal strips are preferably also coated with a weldable material. Then all the components of this embodiment 600 can be welded to each other. Otherwise they can be adhesively bonded to each other. Alternatively, they can be fastened to each other and the structural member with fasteners 26 as previously described and illustrated. If not, the strip 610 can be adhesively bonded to the roof 22 or attached with fasteners 26 or weighted down with ballast 46.
- the seventh embodiment 700 of this invention is intended to fasten straps 18 to a roof 22.
- the seventh embodiment 700 can be seen in the Figures.
- the seventh embodiment 700 comprises a strip of roofing material 710 with a raised section 712 in the middle.
- the raised section 712 is intended to cross a strap 18 perpendicularly.
- the raised section 712 has a top 714 which is larger than the width of the strap 18.
- Above and below the top 714 are metal strips 720, 730.
- the lower strip 720 is sized and shaped to fit snugly over the top of the strap 18.
- the upper strip 730 is sized and shaped to fit the top 714.
- the roofing material 710 is preferably weldable.
- the metal strips are preferably also coated with a weldable material. Then all the components of this embodiment 700 can be welded to each other. Otherwise they can be adhesively bonded to each other. Alternatively, they can be fastened to each other and the structural member with fasteners 26 as previously described and illustrated. If the roof 22 is made of weldable material then strip of roofing material 710 can be welded to the roof 22. If not, the strip 710 can be adhesively bonded to the roof 22 or attached with fasteners 26 as previously described and illustrated.
- edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into this embodiment 700.
- Figure 12 shows the sixth embodiment 600 used to fasten a structural member 34 to a roof 22.
- the embodiment 600 is attached to the member with fasteners 26.
- Figure 12 also illustrates the alternative way of holding down this embodiment: ballast trays 42.
- the trays 42 are shaped to hold the member 34 down to a roof 22. In this case hold down is achieved with ballast 46.
- Figure 14 is an isometric view of the seventh embodiment 700 in use to fasten a strap 18 to a roof 22.
- FIG 15 is an isometric view of a seismic anchor 70.
- a seismic anchor 70 is a metal washer, of minimum 2" diameter 54 and a self-tapping 1 /4" screw 78, with length sufficient to adequately penetrate the roof 22.
- the screw 78 is inserted through the hole in the center of the washer 54.
- the metal may be treated to be weldable to weldable roofing material.
- An alternate embodiment for a seismic anchor 70 is illustrated in Figures 18, 18A, 19, and 19A.
- This embodiment comprises a seismic plate 76, with, preferably, two screws 78 through it which screw through the roof 22 and into the substrate or a roof rafter.
- the plate 76 is made of metal, which may be treated to be weldable to weldable roofing material.
- the sixth 600 or seventh 700 embodiments are placed over a structural member 34 or strap 18 on the roof 22.
- One side of the embodiment is raised and a seismic anchor 70 fully installed in the roof 22 near middle of the flap. Raising parts of the embodiments is possible because they are made out of roofing material which is flexible.
- the roofing material is welded to the top of the washer 54 and welded to the roof 22. If additional support is needed a second seismic anchor 70 can be installed under the other side.
- the edges may be sealed with a waterproofing sealant in order to prevent entrance of water into the sixth 600 and seventh 700 embodiments.
- Figure 15A is a top isometric view of the sixth embodiment 600 fastened down with a seismic anchor 70.
- Figure 15B is a bottom isometric view of the sixth embodiment 600 fastened down with a seismic anchor 70.
- Figure 15C is a top isometric view of the seventh embodiment 700 fastened down with a seismic anchor 70.
- Figure 15D is a bottom isometric view of the seventh embodiment 700 fastened down with a seismic anchor 70.
- the eighth embodiment 800 is shown in Figures 19, 19A and 19B.
- the eighth embodiment 800 comprises a seismic plate 76 including a stud 40 pointing upwards, below the strap 18, which is modified with a hole 90 for allowing the stud 40 to pass through. Screws 86 through the plate 76 fasten the plate 76 to the roof substrate or a roof rafter. Between the roof 22 and the plate 76 and between the plate 76 and the strap is placed a layer of elastomeric roof coating 86.
- Such coatings are energy efficient, high quality coating systems that consists of a layered, watertight blanket of elastomeric roof coatings, encapsulating a fabric.
- the elastomeric coatings can be acrylic or silicone polymers.
- Metacrylics® Energy Efficient Coatings for Commercial Properties available from Metacrylics of Gilroy, CA, or equivalent can be used.
- tightening the nut 42 on the stud 40 causes the elastomeric layers to compress, which provides a positive seal, and which prevents moisture from entering the interfaces and percolating down the screws.
- the strips and plates of this invention are rectangular. Most of the drawings show square and rectangular strips and plates. However, they can be any convenient shape such as rectangular, square, circular, hexagonal, octagonal, oval, etc.
- Figure 16 shows a circular shape for the strip 410 of the fourth embodiment 400 of this invention. This is applicable to all embodiments of this invention.
- Roofing is sometimes referred to as a membrane.
- Weldable roofing material is thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO), available from a number of companies including: Firestone Building Products of Indianapolis, IN; Carlisle Syntec Systems of Carlisle, PA; and Johns Manville of Denver, CO.
- TPO can be made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or ethylene- propylene-diene-monomer (EPDM).
- the structural adhesive 82 used in this invention to bond strips to roofs, strips to strips etc. is preferably two-component polyurethane or silicone. Such adhesives are manufactured by a number of companies. Suitable adhesives are Dash DC polyurethane, available from Versico roofing Systems of Carlisle, PA and SCM3505 series high solids silicone available from Everest Systems of Houston, TX.
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