EP3290616B1 - Montageanordnung zur befestigung einer vorrichtung an einem stehfalz - Google Patents

Montageanordnung zur befestigung einer vorrichtung an einem stehfalz Download PDF

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EP3290616B1
EP3290616B1 EP17158678.7A EP17158678A EP3290616B1 EP 3290616 B1 EP3290616 B1 EP 3290616B1 EP 17158678 A EP17158678 A EP 17158678A EP 3290616 B1 EP3290616 B1 EP 3290616B1
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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    • E04DROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
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  • US 2016/177984 discloses a mounting assembly according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Two or more cross member assemblies 200 of the mounting assembly 100 may be joined together by a connector 190 so as to extend across a desired length of the metal roof 104.
  • the cross member assembly 200 may be formed in various dimensions, for example, a thin accent formed by two segments 202 and 204, that is scalable to various widths by adding additional segments (e.g. three by adding segment 206, four by adding segment 208,..., n) to the extruded cross member body 201 as described herein.
  • the mounting assembly, system and method 100 is described as a modular assembly using a minimum number of components to operably connect to a seam 102 of a metal roof 104 to retain snow and/or function as a snow break.
  • the hook bevel 143 may be formed at an angle of approximately ten degrees (10°), which is a non-limiting angular dimension, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the body anchor 148 may be formed with a body anchor bevel 149 formed at an angle and functioning to transfer the applied forces of the fastener 180 to anchor assembly 230 so as to secure and hold the cross member assembly 200 to the top block 130.
  • the body anchor bevel 149 may be formed at an angle of approximately forty-five degrees (45°), which is non-limiting angular dimension, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the block body 130 is configured with a flange 150 on one end.
  • the flange 150 functions to rotate the top block 130 around pivot 151 so as to allow the block body 131 to open and receive the anchor assembly 230 as shown in FIG. 5B .
  • the flange 150 further functions to arrange and orient the top block 130 on the upper surface 134 of the clamp assembly 110 so as to align opening of the guide shaft 155 with an attachment shaft 113 of the clamp assembly 110 as shown in FIG. 5C .
  • the fastener 180 may be inserted through the opening of the guide shaft 155 to the attachment shaft 113 in the upper surface 112 of the clamp assembly 110 shown in FIGS.
  • the fastener 180 may be tightened and loosened by the threads, for example, turning clockwise and counter-clockwise so as to operably connect the top block 130 to the clamp assembly 110 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
  • the flange 150 may be configured with a clamp rotation surface 152 in a suitable rotation flange bevel 153 formed at an angle so as to provide clearance in allowing pivoting of the top block 130 at pivot 151 for insertion of the anchor assembly 240 as shown in FIGS. 7B, 7C and 11 .
  • the flange 150 is configured to provide rotation and orientation and to register the load of any ice or snow supported to the clamp stand-off surfaces 219 and 229 of the cross member assembly 200 thereby directed these applied forces to the clamp assembly 110 secured to the seam 102 of the metal roof 104 as shown in FIG. 6B .
  • the arm 216a is configured for multiple use to provide structural support, holding, maintaining, and preventing rotation by (1) the clamp stand-off surface 219 against a side 156 of the body 111 of the clamp assembly 110 when snow, ice or other object forces are applied to one or more of the cross member assembly 200 and ice flag 240, and (2) the nub projection 220, with support of the clamp-off surface 219, of the arm 216a extension provides holding of the ice flag 240 so as to resist deflecting, collapse and/or disengagement from coupler channel 203 of the cross member assembly 200 when snow, ice or other object forces are applied to the ice flag 240.
  • the arm 216b extension is configured with hook portion 222b for holding of the ice flag 240 in the coupler channel 207 so as to resist deflecting, collapse and/or disengagement from the cross member assembly 200 when snow, ice or other object forces are applied to the ice flag 240, whereby coupler channel 207 provides for securing an ice flag 240, a connector 190, or both.
  • the cross member assembly 200 comprises a body 201 having 2 or more segments 202, 204 and 206 with integral coupler channels 203, 205 and 206 for affixing thereto the connector 190 and a snow or ice flag 240 is described.
  • the body 201 may be formed from metal extrusion in elongated sections from suitable metals and/or alloys used in the production of extrusions including long constant cross-section structural shapes produced by pushing metal through a shaped die such as, for example, 6061-T6 and/or 6063-T6 aluminum alloy.
  • the cross member assembly 200 extrusion may be configured with a front surface 210 and a back surface 214.
  • the cross member 200 along with one or more ice flags 240 advantageously may be located or assigned to a particular place along the metal roof 104, at different heights above the metal roof by the selection of the coupler channel 203 or 207, as desired to retain snow and ice from sliding off thereby preventing a hazardous condition.
  • the cross member assembly 200 may be configured with one or more extensions 216 connected to and projecting from the body 201 on the back surface 214 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the arm extension 216 extends generally transversely from the body portion 201 configured with an upper surface 217, a lower surface 218, and a clamp stand-off surface 219 on an end 221 of the arm extension 216.
  • the end 221 of the arm extension 216 may be formed with a protuberance projection or nub 220 as well as a locking projection 222 configured or otherwise formed at an angle to secure and hold a connector 190 and the ice flag 240 in the coupler channel 203.
  • the arm extension 216a is configured with upper surface 217a, a lower surface 218a
  • the arm extension 216b is configured with a lower surface 218b having the locking projection 222 and an upper surface 217b having a nub 220 on an end 221b thereof to secure and hold a connector 190 and/or the ice flag 240 in the coupler channel 207.
  • the extension 231 may be formed with a locking a protrusion 232 at an end thereof and a hook portion 234.
  • the protrusion 232 and hook portion 234 may be configured to join the tip 232 to the cross-bar portion 226 by the a lip entry surface 233, recess joining surface 235, a hook bevel surface 236, a lip mating surface 237, a lip bevel mating surface 238 along an upper surface of the extension 231.
  • the lip bevel mating surface 238 may be formed at an angle suitable to join with the angle of the entry lip bevel 143 of the top block 130, for example, at an angle of approximately forty-five degrees (45°), which is non-limiting angular dimension, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the cross member assembly 200 along with one or more ice flags 240 advantageously may be assigned to a particular place or position along the metal roof 104, at different heights above the metal roof by the selection of the coupler channel 203 or 207, as desired to snow and ice from sliding off thereby preventing a hazardous condition.
  • the applied force and load of any ice or snow is supported by the structure of the hook 144 of the top block 130 and hook portion 234 of the anchor assembly 240.
  • an ice flag 240 of the mounting assembly 100 can be configured with a body 241 having a lower segment 242 and an upper segment 250.
  • the body 241 of the ice flag 240 may be formed from metal extrusion in elongated sections from suitable metals and/or alloys in the production of extrusions including long constant cross-section structural shapes produced by pushing metal through a shaped die such as, for example, 6061-T6 and/or 6063-T6 aluminum alloy.
  • the body 241 may be cut to dimensions such as, for example, approximately 3 inch or 8 cm sections, which dimension is non-limiting, easily disposed between standing seams 102 of the metal roof 104 operating to retain snow and ice from slipping off the metal roof 104.
  • the lower segment 242 includes a rear face 244 operable to retain and apply a pressure force against snow and ice accumulation between the standing seams 102 on the metal roof 104.
  • the installed cross member assembly 200 and ice flag 240 may each receive a decorative portion of the metal roof 106 in the channel so as to match the color of the metal roof 104 and form an appealing decorative appearance.
  • the forward end 257 may be configured to provide a smooth engagement with a particular coupler channel 203 or 207 as shown in FIGS. 3 , 6A-6B , and 11 .
  • the tooth 258 configured or otherwise formed at an angle to engage and operably connect with the locking projection 222 of the cross member assembly 200 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6A .
  • the foot 115 and toe portion 116 have an increased grip used advantageously to secure to the standing seam 102 in the slot 117, whereby the applied forces are spread across the standing seam 102 through the edge 116a of the toe portion 116 so as to increase a holding force as well as to reduce puncturing (e.g. causing a hole where water and elements may enter into the structure or home through the roof) or other damage such as, for example, to a paint or hydrophobic coating (e.g. Teflon®) of the metal roof.
  • a paint or hydrophobic coating e.g. Teflon®
  • a suitable clamp assembly 110 is manufactured by PMC Industries, Inc. identified by clamp product part Ace Clamp®, A2® and/or A2-NTM.
  • the clamp assembly 110 of the present invention has advantages of improved holding force configured to withstand harsh environmental conditions (e.g. heat, wind, vibration, seismic, storms and other forces) so as to maintain the clamp assembly 110 secured to the standing seam 102 such as, for example, seismic, vibration, wind, hurricanes, and other adverse conditions.
  • the clamp assembly 110 of the present invention has advantages of improved holding force load characteristics of at least a thirty percent (30%) increase compared to conventional clamp assemblies such as, for example, increased holding force ranging approximately up to and including 1,600 lb. vertical load.
  • the planar lower surface 139 of top block 130 is placed adjacent the upper surface 112 of clamp body 111 with the leaf spring 160 arranged on the upper surface 134 of the top block 130 aligning guide shaft 155 and attachment shaft 113 for inserting therethrough the fastener 180 to affix securely to a clamp assembly 110.
  • the embodiment of the present invention where the mounting assembly and system 100 is configured with the leaf spring 160 is advantageous for on person installations of the metal roof and where an audible sound provides the installer with information on the positive engagement of the cross member 200.
  • the leaf spring 160 may be formed from suitable materials having sufficient strength, durability and ability to withstand environmental factors such as, for example, stainless steel with suitable bias and elastomeric properties when disposed on the seam 102 of a metal roof 104 for extended periods of time as shown in FIG.

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  1. Montageanordnung zum Befestigen einer Vorrichtung an einer Stehnaht eines Metalldachs auf einer Gebäudefläche, wobei die Montageanordnung umfasst:
    eine Vorrichtung zum Befestigen einer Vorrichtung an einem erhöhten Abschnitt einer Stehnaht einer Oberfläche, wobei der Apparat umfasst:
    eine Klemmanordnung (100) zum lösbaren Einsetzen der erhöhten Abschnitte der Stehnaht, wobei die Klemmanordnung einen Montagekörper (110) von allgemeiner Blockform mit zwei sich nach unten erstreckenden Schenkeln (114, 118) und einem Schlitz (117) zur Aufnahme aufweist der erwähnten erhöhten Abschnitt in einer Bodenfläche eines erwähnten Montagekörpers (110) und einer oberen Fläche (112) zum Befestigen der Vorrichtung darauf ausgebildet ist;
    einen oder mehrere Stifte (120, 122), wobei jeder der einen oder mehrere Stifte eine im Wesentlichen längliche zylindrische Form aufweist, wobei jeder der einen oder mehrere Stifte in einem Druckstiftkanal (121, 123) aufgenommen ist, wobei der erwähnte Druckstiftkanal (die Druckstiftkanäle) (121, 123), die sich von einer Seitenfläche (119) des Montagekörpers (110) zu dem Schlitz (117) erstreckt; und
    ein Befestigungselement (126), wobei das Befestigungselement (126) zur Aufnahme in einem Kanal (127) ausgebildet ist, der benachbart zu dem Druckstiftkanal (121, 123) in der Seitenfläche des Montagekörpers (110) ausgebildet ist, wobei das Befestigungselement (126) zur Sicherung ausgebildet ist Klemmanordnung an dem erhabenen Abschnitt der Stehnaht, indem ein oder mehrere Stifte (120, 122) gegen den erhabenen Abschnitt der Stehnaht gedrückt werden, wenn sie in dem Schlitz (117) angeordnet sind
    der Apparat, der ferner einen Befestigungswelle (113) in einer oberen Oberfläche des Montagekörpers (110) zum Befestigen der Vorrichtung daran aufweist,
    ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
    einer (118) der beiden Schenkel des Montagekörpers (110) der Klemmanordnung (100) mit einer bogenförmigen Oberfläche (119) versehen ist, die den Druckstiftkanal(e) (121, 123) und der Kanal (127) für das Befestigungselement (126) in einer gekrümmten Oberfläche (119) in einem vorbestimmten Winkel relativ zu dem Schlitz (117) ausgebildet sind, und dadurch, dass die Montageanordnung ferner einen
    oberen Block (130) mit einer oberen Fläche (134) und einer unteren Fläche (136) mit einer im Allgemeinen ebenen Form mit einer darin ausgebildeten Führungswelle (155) umfasst,
    die sich zwischen der oberen und der unteren Fläche erstreckt, wobei die Führungswelle zur Aufnahme eines Befestigungselements (180), wodurch der obere Block mit der Befestigungswelle (113) des Montagekörpers (110) verbunden wird, wobei der obere Block (130) einen Flansch (150) aufweist, der benachbart zu einer Seite des Montagekörpers (110) angeordnet ist, wobei der Flansch (150) angepasst ist, um eine Drehung des oberen Blocks (130) und einer Verriegelungsanordnung (140) zu ermöglichen, die an einer Seite des oberen Blocks gegenüber dem Flansch (150) angeordnet ist; und
    eine Querträgeranordnung (200), die mit einem Körper (201) bestehenden aus einer im Allgemeinen länglichen ebenen Form mit einer Vorderseite (210) und einer Rückseite (214) konfiguriert ist, wobei die Rückseite (214) mit zwei oder mehr Segmenten (202, 204, 206) versehen ist, von denen eines von einer Ankerarmverlängerung (204) und das andere von einem oder mehreren Segmenten gebildet wird, die von mindestens einer Armverlängerung (216a, 216b) gebildet werden, wobei sich die Ankerarmverlängerung (204) im Allgemeinen quer von erstreckt wobei die Rückseite (214) des Körpers (201) eine Verankerungsanordnung (230) aufweist, die zur betriebsmäßigen Verbindung mit der Verriegelungsanordnung (140) des oberen Blocks (130) und mit der Klemmanordnung ausgebildet ist, und mindestens eine Armverlängerung (216a 216b), die sich im Allgemeinen quer von der Rückseite des Körpers erstrecken und einen Kopplungskanal (203, 207) umfassen, der konfiguriert ist, um eine Eisfahne funktionsfähig zu verbinden und / oder einen Verbinder darin aufzunehmen.
  2. Montageanordnung nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Befestigungselement (126) einen Kopf (124) mit ausreichender Abmessung für ein hohes Drehmoment gegen jeden der Stifte (120, 122) aufweist.
  3. Montageanordnung nach Anspruch 2, wobei das Befestigungselement (126) ein Verriegelungselement (125) auf einer Oberfläche eines Kopfes (124) des Befestigungselements (126) aufweist.
  4. Montageanordnung nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Befestigungselement (126) eine integrale Unterlegscheibe (128) mit ausreichender Abmessung für ein hohes Drehmoment gegen jeden der Stifte (120, 122) aufweist.
  5. Montageanordnung nach Anspruch 1, ferner mit einer Scheibe (128), die zwischen dem Befestigungselement (126) und mindestens einem Stift (120, 122) angeordnet ist, wobei die Scheibe (128) so konfiguriert ist, dass sie eine Sicherungskraft des Befestigungselements (126) auf einen oder mehrere Stifte (120, 122) überträgt, wodurch ein oder mehrere Stifte (120, 122) gegen einen erhöhten Abschnitt der Stehnaht in dem Schlitz (117) gedrückt werden.
  6. Montageanordnung nach Anspruch 1, wobei der andere (114) der beiden Schenkel (114, 118) des Montagekörpers (110) mit einem Teilfuß- und Zehenabschnitt (115, 116) konfiguriert ist, der benachbart zu dem Schlitz (117) angeordnet ist, z Anwenden einer angelegten Kraft entlang einer Kante des Zehenabschnitts (115) auf den erhöhten Abschnitt der Stehnaht.
  7. Montageanordnung nach Anspruch 1, wobei die obere Obereseite (112) mit einem Befestigungswelle (113) konfiguriert ist, der das Befestigungselement (126) zum Befestigen an dem oberen Block aufnehmen kann.
  8. Montageanordnung nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Befestigungselement (180) ein Verriegelungselement (183) auf einer Oberfläche eines Kopfes des Befestigungselements (180) aufweist.
  9. Montageanordnung nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Befestigungselement (180) eine integrale Unterlegscheibe (183) mit ausreichender Abmessung für ein hohes Drehmoment gegen mindestens einen der oberen Blöcke aufweist.
  10. Montageanordnung nach Anspruch 1, ferner mit einer Blattfeder (160), die zwischen dem Befestigungselement (180) und dem oberen Block (130) angeordnet ist, einer Blattfeder (160), die den oberen Block in Richtung der Klemmanordnung (100) vorspannt, einer Blattfeder (160) auf der oberen Oberfläche (134) des oberen Blocks (130) angeordnet, um die Führungswelle (155) und die Befestigungswelle (113) auszurichten, um das durchgehende Befestigungselement (180) einzuführen und sicher an der Klemmanordnung zu befestigen.
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