US20190264452A1 - Roof platform configured for use on an inclined roof - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to implementations of a roof platform configured for use on an inclined roof.
- roof platforms are frequently used to position equipment on the roof of a building. While the primary purpose of these roof platforms is to provide a horizontal surface on which equipment may rest, some roof platforms may be used as a work platform, a walk platform, or a combination thereof. Since roof platforms are often installed on pitched roofs, some roof platforms are adjustable. These adjustable roof platforms are configured to provide a horizontal surface even when mounted on a pitched (or inclined) roof. However, most, if not all, of these adjustable roof platforms have failed in one or more ways, and none appear to have been commercially successful or readily available in the market place.
- Implementations of a roof platform configured for use on an inclined roof are provided.
- the roof platform is adjustable so that the platform thereof can be positioned in a horizontal orientation even when mounted on a pitched (or inclined) roof.
- equipment e.g., an air conditioning unit, satellite dish, solar panel(s), etc.
- the roof platform may be configured for use as a work platform so that one or more workers can stand thereon and perform a task.
- the roof platform may be configured for use as a walk platform. In this way, the roof may be crossed without stepping directly thereon.
- the roof platform assembly may comprise a platform that includes two leg couplings affixed to a first side (or front side) thereof, four tubular legs stabilized by braces, and four pitch adjustable feet configured to be affixed to a roof.
- the roof platform may further comprise a handrail that is secured to the platform thereof. In this way, the roof platform may be safely used as a work platform.
- the platform may include struts configured to support weight positioned on a top side thereof.
- each leg coupling secured to the platform defines a slot configured to fit about at least a portion of an adjustable tubular leg. In this way, while leveling the platform during installation of the roof platform on an inclined roof, the first and second tubular legs are able to slide within the slot of the first and second leg couplings, respectively.
- each leg coupling may include a pair of fastener holes positioned on opposite sides thereof that are arranged to permit a portion of a fastener to extend therethrough.
- the upright tubular legs of the roof platform are configured to hold the platform in a horizontal position.
- first tubular leg and the second tubular leg are each configured to be adjustably positioned within a leg coupling and may include at least one matched pair of fastener holes located on opposite sides thereof. Each matched pair of fastener holes are configured so that a portion (e.g., the bolt) of a fastener can extend therethrough.
- a bolt portion of a fastener can be inserted through the aligned fastener holes in each leg coupling and the adjustable tubular leg positioned within the slot thereof. Then, in some implementations, the fastener may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut. In this way, once the platform has been leveled, the fasteners may be used to fix the platform in position.
- the roof platform may further comprise a first cap and a second cap configured to fit over the top end of the first tubular leg and the second tubular leg, respectively, and prevent water from entering the hollow interiors thereof.
- each cap may comprise a hollow cylindrical body that is closed on one end, the hollow interior of the first cap and the second cap may be configured to receive a portion of the first tubular leg and the second tubular leg, respectively, therein.
- the third and fourth tubular legs may be fixed to the second side (or back side) of the platform. In some implementations, the third and fourth tubular legs may be a fixed length.
- the leg braces are configured to stabilize the tubular legs of the roof platform.
- the roof platform may include a pair of fixed leg braces and three pairs of adjustable leg braces.
- each leg brace extends from the platform to the tubular leg of the roof platform that it is secured to. In this way, the leg braces may be used to stabilize the tubular legs of the roof platform.
- each of the adjustable feet may comprise a base having a pair of upright flanges which are spaced apart and configured so that a bottom portion of a tubular leg can be secured therebetween.
- a fastener may extend through the upright foot flanges and the corresponding tubular leg, the tubular leg can rotate about the fastener. In this way, the adjustable feet can be positioned at different angles of inclination depending on the pitch angle of the roof on which the roof platform is to be mounted.
- one or more fasteners may be used to secure the base of each adjustable foot to the roof, the one or more fasteners used to secure each foot to a roof may extend through a rafter positioned thereunder.
- the base of each foot may include a slot therein that is configured for a portion of a fastener to extend therethrough. In this way, each of the adjustable feet may be configured to compensate for any variation in rafter spacing found during installation of the roof platform.
- pre-formed fasteners holes extending through various portions of the roof platform may not be provided. Instead, dimples or other markings positioned at appropriate locations may be provided to assist the installer with selecting the proper location to drill needed fastener holes during installation and assembly of the roof platform.
- roof platform assembly may comprise a platform that includes four leg couplings, four tubular legs stabilized by pairs of adjustable braces, and four pitch adjustable feet configured to be affixed to a roof.
- the platform may include a centrally positioned opening that extends therethrough. In this way, for example, when a swamp cooler is resting on the platform, the ductwork of the swamp cooler may extend through the opening in the platform.
- the platform may include struts configured to support weight positioned on a top side thereof, each strut is secured by fasteners to the underside of the platform. The gap between two struts may be increased, or decreased, to accommodate any ductwork that needs to extend therebetween.
- each leg coupling of the platform is positioned underneath the top side of the platform, adjacent to an edge thereof.
- the first and second leg couplings each define a slot configured to fit about at least a portion of an adjustable tubular leg, each slot is aligned with an opening that extends through the platform. In this way, while leveling the platform during installation of the roof platform on an inclined roof, the first and second tubular legs are able to slide within, and through, the slot of the first and second leg couplings, respectively.
- the third and fourth leg couplings may each define a threaded bore into which the third and fourth tubular legs can be threadedly secured.
- first tubular leg and the second tubular leg are each configured to be adjustably positioned within a leg coupling of the platform.
- a fastener may be used to fix each adjustable tubular leg in position within the slot of the corresponding coupling. In this way, the adjustable tubular legs may be fixed in position relative to the platform.
- the fastener may extend through both the coupling and the adjustable tubular leg positioned within the slot thereof.
- the roof platform may include two mushroom cap plugs, each mushroom cap plug is configured to fit within an opening in the top end of an adjustable tubular leg and thereby seal it. In this way, water may be prevented from entering the hollow interior of a tubular leg through the opening in the top end.
- the roof platform may also include two cylindrical plugs, each cylindrical plug is configured to fit within an opening in the bottom end of an adjustable tubular leg and thereby seal it. In this way, water may be prevented from entering the hollow interior of a tubular leg through the opening in the bottom end.
- the third and fourth tubular legs can be threadedly secured to the couplings positioned adjacent the second side (or back side) of the platform. In some implementations, the third and fourth tubular legs may be a fixed length.
- each tubular leg of the roof platform may be stabilized by a pair of adjustable braces.
- a clamp connects each pair of adjustable braces to a tubular leg, each clamp is configured to fit about the exterior of a tubular leg, slide thereon, and be fixed in place thereon.
- each clamp may include fasteners configured to tighten it on the corresponding tubular leg, thereby fixing the associated pair of leg braces in position. In this way, the platform may be stabilized by the pairs of adjustable leg braces.
- each pitch adjustable foot may further comprise at least one notched-out cradle structure, each notched-out cradle structure is configured so that a portion of a U-bolt may rest therein and be used in conjunction with a backing plate and fasteners to secure the adjustable foot to an underlying rafter. In this way, by securing each of the adjustable feet to a rafter, the roof platform may be secured to the roof of a structure.
- a notched-out cradle structure may comprise a notch in each upright foot flange of an adjustable foot, the two notches of a single notched-out cradle structure are positioned adjacent to each other so that a portion of a U-bolt may rest therein.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a roof platform constructed according to the principles of the present disclosure, wherein the roof platform is mounted on an inclined roof.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a side perspective view of the underside of the roof platform shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates a top perspective view of the roof platform shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 illustrates a detailed view of a tubular leg joint of the roof platform shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5 illustrates another side perspective view of the underside of the roof platform shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 6 illustrates a front perspective view of the underside of the roof platform shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 7 illustrates an isometric top view of another example roof platform constructed according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 8 illustrates an isometric view of the underside of the roof platform shown in FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 9 illustrates another isometric top view of the roof platform shown in FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 10 illustrates another isometric view of the underside of the roof platform shown in FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 11 illustrates an adjustable foot of the roof platform shown in FIG. 7 , wherein the adjustable foot is secured to a tubular leg.
- FIG. 12 illustrates an isometric view of an adjustable foot of the roof platform shown in FIG. 7 , wherein the adjustable foot is secured to a rafter by a U-bolt and a backing plate.
- FIG. 13 illustrates a side view of the adjustable foot shown in FIG. 12 .
- FIG. 14 illustrates an exploded view of a mushroom cap plug of the roof platform shown in FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 15 illustrates an exploded view an adjustable foot assembly of the roof platform shown in FIG. 7 , wherein the cylindrical plug is shown.
- FIGS. 1-6 illustrate an example roof platform 100 according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- the roof platform 100 is adjustable so that the platform 110 thereof can be positioned in a horizontal orientation even when mounted on a pitched (or inclined) roof.
- the roof platform 100 may be used to position equipment (e.g., an air conditioning unit, satellite dish, solar panel(s), etc.) on a building having an inclined roof.
- the roof platform 100 may be configured for use as a work platform so that one or more workers can stand thereon and perform a task.
- the roof platform 100 may be configured for use as a walk platform. In this way, the roof may be crossed without stepping directly thereon.
- the roof platform assembly 100 may comprise a platform 110 that includes two leg couplings 112 a , 112 b (collectively 112 ) affixed to a first side (or front side) thereof, four tubular legs 120 a , 120 b , 120 c , 120 d (collectively 120 ) stabilized by braces ( 140 , 142 ), and four pitch adjustable feet 130 configured to be affixed to a roof.
- the roof platform 100 may further comprise a handrail that is secured to the platform 110 thereof (not shown). In this way, the roof platform 100 may be safely used as a work platform.
- each side of the platform 110 may include a flange 114 that extends from a bottom side thereof.
- the platform 110 may include three struts 116 configured to support weight positioned on a top side thereof.
- each strut 116 may extend between two oppositely positioned flanges 114 , for example, between the flanges 114 of the first side and the second side of the platform 110 (see, e.g., FIG. 1 ).
- a support platform 110 may include more than three struts 116 and/or less than three struts 116 .
- each leg coupling 112 a , 112 b secured to the platform 110 defines a slot configured to fit about at least a portion of an adjustable tubular leg 120 a , 120 b .
- the first and second tubular legs 120 a , 120 b are able to slide within the slot of the first and second leg couplings 112 a , 112 b , respectively.
- each leg coupling 112 a , 112 b may include a pair of fastener holes positioned on opposite sides thereof that are arranged to permit a portion of a fastener 105 to extend therethrough. In this way, once the platform 110 has been leveled, the fastener 105 may be used to fix the platform 110 in position.
- the upright tubular legs 120 of the roof platform 100 are configured to hold the platform 110 in a horizontal position.
- first tubular leg 120 a and the second tubular leg 120 b are each configured to be adjustably positioned within a leg coupling 112 a , 112 b and may include at least one matched pair of fastener holes 122 located on opposite sides thereof.
- Each matched pair of fastener holes 122 are configured so that a portion (e.g., the bolt) of a fastener 105 can extend therethrough and thereby fix the platform 110 in position once it has been horizontally leveled (see, e.g., FIG. 1 ).
- pre-drilled matched pairs of fasteners holes 122 may be positioned on the first and second tubular legs 120 a , 120 b so that the platform can be readily fixed in a horizontal position relative to a roof 102 having a pitch angle of between 1/12-12/12, inclusive.
- a bolt portion of a fastener 105 can be inserted through the aligned fastener holes in each leg coupling 112 a , 112 b and the adjustable tubular leg 120 a , 120 b positioned within the slot thereof. Then, in some implementations, the fastener 105 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut. In this way, the adjustable tubular legs 120 a , 120 b may be fixed in position relative to the platform 110 .
- the roof platform 100 may further comprise a first cap 124 a and a second cap 124 b (collectively 124 ).
- the first cap 124 a and the second cap 124 b may be configured to fit over the top end of the first tubular leg 120 a and the second tubular leg 120 , respectively, and prevent water from entering the hollow interiors thereof.
- each cap 124 a , 124 b may comprise a hollow cylindrical body that is closed on one end.
- the hollow interior of the first cap 124 a and the second cap 124 b may be configured to receive a portion of the first tubular leg 120 a and the second tubular leg 120 b , respectively, therein.
- each tubular leg 120 may be sealed to prevent water from entering therethrough.
- the third and fourth tubular legs 120 c , 120 d may be secured to the second side (or back side) of the platform 110 .
- the third and fourth tubular legs 120 c , 120 d may be a fixed length and welded to the platform 110 .
- the third and fourth tubular legs 120 c , 120 d may be secured to the platform 110 using any suitable method known to one of ordinary skill in the art.
- the roof platform 100 may include a pair of fixed leg braces 140 a , 140 b (collectively 140 ) and three pairs of adjustable leg braces 142 a , 142 b , 142 c , 142 d , 142 e , 142 f (collectively 142 ).
- the leg braces 140 , 142 are configured to stabilize the tubular legs 120 of the roof platform 100 .
- each leg brace 140 , 142 may be a generally rectangular length of material (see, e.g., FIGS. 1, 3, and 5 ).
- each leg brace 140 , 142 may be any suitably shaped length of material.
- the first fixed leg brace 140 a and the second fixed leg brace 140 b each extend from the bottom side of the platform 110 to the third tubular leg 120 c and the fourth tubular leg 120 d , respectively.
- each end of a fixed leg brace 140 a , 140 b may be welded in position.
- each end of a fixed leg brace 140 a , 140 b may be secured in position using any method known to one of ordinary skill in the art.
- each adjustable leg brace 142 may include a fastener hole 146 extending therethrough and a second end of each adjustable leg brace 142 may include at least one longitudinally extending slot 144 therein.
- each slot 144 may be configured so that a portion (e.g., the bolt) of a fastener 109 can extend therethrough (see, e.g., FIG. 5 ).
- the first adjustable leg brace 142 a and the second adjustable leg brace 142 b may extend from a first strut 116 to the third tubular leg 120 c and the first tubular leg 120 a , respectively.
- the first end of the first adjustable leg brace 142 a and the second adjustable leg brace 142 b may be secured to a strut 116 in an overlapping fashion by a fastener 107 (see, e.g., FIG. 2 ).
- the bolt portion of the fastener 107 may extend through the fastener holes 146 in the overlapping pair of adjustable leg braces 142 a , 142 b and the first strut 116 .
- the fastener 107 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut.
- the bolt portion of a fastener 109 may be inserted through the slot 144 of an adjustable leg brace 142 a , 142 b as well as the matched pair of fasteners holes 122 extending through opposite sides of the tubular leg (e.g., 120 a , 120 c ) located adjacent thereto (see, e.g., FIG.
- the fastener 109 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut.
- the first and second adjustable leg braces 142 a , 142 b may be fixed in position and thereby assist with stabilizing the roof platform 120 .
- the third adjustable leg brace 142 c and the fourth adjustable leg brace 142 d may extend from the flange 114 of the first side of the support platform 110 to the first tubular leg 120 a and the second tubular leg 120 b , respectively.
- the first end of the third adjustable leg brace 142 c and the fourth adjustable leg brace 142 d may be secured to the flange 114 in an overlapping fashion by a fastener 107 (see, e.g., FIG. 3 ).
- the bolt portion of the fastener 107 may extend through the fastener holes 146 in the overlapping pair of adjustable leg braces 142 c , 142 d and the flange 114 of the platform 110 .
- the fastener 107 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut.
- the bolt portion of a fastener 109 may be inserted through the slot 144 in an adjustable leg brace 142 d , 142 d as well as the matched pair of fastener holes 122 extending through opposite sides of the tubular leg (e.g., 120 a , 120 b ) located adjacent thereto (see, e.g., FIG. 2 ). Then, in some implementations, the fastener 109 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut. In this way, the third and fourth adjustable leg braces 142 c , 142 d may be fixed in position and thereby assist with stabilizing the roof platform 120 .
- the fifth adjustable leg brace 142 e and the sixth adjustable leg brace 142 f may extend from a second strut 116 to the second tubular leg 120 b and the fourth tubular leg 120 d , respectively.
- the first end of the fifth adjustable leg brace 142 e and the sixth adjustable leg brace 142 f may be secured to a strut 116 in an overlapping fashion by a fastener 107 (see, e.g., FIG. 2 ).
- the bolt portion of the fastener 107 may extend through the fastener holes 146 in the overlapping pair of adjustable leg braces 142 e , 142 f and the second strut 116 .
- the fastener 107 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut.
- the bolt portion of a fastener 109 may be inserted through the slot 144 in an adjustable leg brace 142 e , 142 f as well as the matched pair of fastener holes 122 extending through opposite sides of the tubular leg (e.g., 120 b , 120 d ) located adjacent thereto.
- the fastener 109 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut.
- the fifth and sixth adjustable leg braces 142 e , 142 f may be fixed in position and thereby assist with stabilizing the roof platform 120 .
- each of the adjustable feet 130 may comprise a base 132 having a pair of upright flanges 134 a , 134 b which are spaced apart and configured so that a bottom portion of a tubular leg 120 can be secured therebetween.
- a fastener 136 may extend through the upright foot flanges 134 a , 134 b and the corresponding tubular leg 120 , the tubular leg can rotate about the fastener 136 . In this way, the adjustable feet can be positioned at different angles of inclination depending on the pitch angle of the roof on which the roof platform 100 is to be mounted.
- one or more fasteners 138 may be used to secure the base 132 of each adjustable foot 130 to the roof 102 .
- the one or more fasteners 138 used to secure each adjustable foot 130 to a roof 102 may extend through a rafter positioned thereunder.
- the base 132 of each adjustable foot 130 may include a slot 139 therein that is configured for a bolt portion of a fastener 138 to extend therethrough (see, e.g., FIG. 6 ). In this way, each of the adjustable feet 130 may be configured (e.g., slide side-to-side) to compensate for any variation in rafter spacing found during installation of the roof platform 100 .
- a gasket may be positioned between the base 132 of each adjustable foot 130 and the roof to which it is mounted.
- the gasket may be configured to prevent vibration(s) from any equipment resting on the platform 110 from transferring to the roof.
- the gasket may be configured to prevent water leaking through the fastener hole(s) in the roof.
- the gasket may be made of neoprene or any other suitable water proofing material.
- the gasket may be configured to fit about each of the adjustable feet 130 and/or a portion of the tubular leg 120 to which it is attached.
- pre-formed fasteners holes extending through various portions of the roof platform 100 may not be provided. Instead, dimples or other markings positioned at appropriate locations may be provided to assist the installer with selecting the proper location to drill needed fastener holes during installation and assembly of the roof platform 100 .
- each fastener 105 , 107 , 109 , 136 , 138 may comprise a bolt, a nut, and one or more washers.
- the bolt, nut and/or washer(s) of a fastener 105 , 107 , 109 , 136 , 138 may be made of stainless steel.
- the washer(s) of a fastener 105 , 107 , 109 , 136 , 138 may be made of silicone-rubber. In this way, the washer(s) may be used to water seal the openings through which the bolt portion of a fastener extends.
- the bolt, nut and/or washer(s) of a fastener 105 , 107 , 109 , 136 , 138 may be made of any material suitable for use as part of a roof platform constructed in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.
- the platform 110 , the leg couplings 112 , the struts 116 , the tubular legs 120 , the leg braces ( 140 , 142 ), and/or the adjustable feet 130 of a roof platform 100 may be made of aluminum.
- the support platform 110 , the leg couplings 112 , the struts 116 , the tubular legs 120 , the leg braces ( 140 , 142 ), and/or the adjustable feet 130 may be made of any material suitable for use as part of a roof platform 100 constructed in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIGS. 7-15 illustrate another example implementation of a roof platform 700 according to the principles of the present disclosure. Except as noted below, in some implementations, the roof platform 700 is similar to the roof platform 100 disclosed above.
- the roof platform assembly 700 may comprise a platform 710 that includes four leg couplings 712 a , 712 b , 712 c , 712 d (collectively 712 ), four tubular legs 720 a , 720 b , 720 c , 720 d (collectively 720 ) stabilized by pairs of adjustable braces 742 , and four pitch adjustable feet 730 configured to be affixed to a roof.
- the platform 710 may include a centrally positioned opening 718 that extends therethrough. In this way, for example, when a swamp cooler is resting on the platform 710 , the ductwork of the swamp cooler may extend through the opening 718 in the platform 710 .
- each side of the platform 710 may include a flange 714 that extends from a bottom side thereof (see, e.g., FIG. 10 ).
- the platform 710 may include struts 716 configured to support weight positioned on a top side thereof, each strut 716 is secured by fasteners 717 to the underside of the platform 710 .
- each strut 716 may extend between two oppositely positioned flanges 714 of the platform 710 (see, e.g., FIG. 10 ).
- a support platform 710 may include more than two struts 716 and/or less than two struts 716 .
- each leg coupling 712 a , 712 b , 712 c , 712 d of the platform 710 is positioned underneath the top side of the platform 710 , adjacent to a flange 714 .
- the first and second leg couplings 712 a , 712 b each define a slot configured to fit about at least a portion of an adjustable tubular leg 720 a , 720 b , each slot is aligned with an opening 715 that extends through the platform 710 (see, e.g., FIG. 7 ).
- the first and second tubular legs 720 a , 720 b are able to slide within, and through, the slot of the first and second leg couplings 712 a , 712 b , respectively.
- the third and fourth leg couplings 712 c , 712 d each define a threaded bore into which the third and fourth tubular legs 720 c , 720 d can be threadedly secured.
- the upright tubular legs 720 of the roof platform 700 in conjunction with the braces 742 , are configured to hold the platform 710 in a horizontal orientation.
- first tubular leg 720 a and the second tubular leg 720 b are each configured to be adjustably positioned within the first leg coupling 712 a and second leg couplings 712 b , respectively.
- a fastener may be used to fix each adjustable tubular leg 720 a , 720 b in position within the slot of the corresponding coupling 712 a , 712 b .
- the adjustable tubular legs 720 a , 720 b may be fixed in position relative to the platform 710 .
- the fastener may extend through both the coupling 712 a , 712 b and the adjustable tubular leg 720 a , 720 b positioned within the slot thereof.
- the roof platform 700 may include two mushroom cap plugs 724 , each mushroom cap plug 724 is configured to fit within an opening in the top end of an adjustable tubular leg 720 a , 720 b and thereby seal it. In this way, water may be prevented from entering the hollow interior of a tubular leg 720 a , 720 b through the opening in the top end.
- the roof platform 700 may also include two cylindrical plugs 726 , each cylindrical plug 726 is configured to fit within an opening in the bottom end of an adjustable tubular leg 720 a , 720 b and thereby seal it. In this way, water may be prevented from entering the hollow interior of a tubular leg 720 a , 720 b through the opening in the bottom end.
- condensation build up within the hollow interior of a tubular leg 720 a , 720 b may be prevented by sealing the opening in the top end and the bottom end thereof.
- the third and fourth tubular legs 720 c , 720 d can be threadedly secured to the couplings 712 c , 712 d positioned adjacent the second side (or back side) of the platform 710 .
- the third and fourth tubular legs 720 c , 720 d may be a fixed length.
- the third and fourth tubular legs 720 c , 720 d may be secured to the platform 710 using any suitable method known to one of ordinary skill in the art.
- each tubular leg 720 a , 720 b , 720 c , 720 d of the roof platform 700 may be stabilized by a pair of adjustable braces 742 .
- a clamp 746 connects each pair of leg braces (e.g., pairs 742 a and 742 b , 742 c and 742 d , 742 e and 742 f , 742 g and 742 h ) to a tubular leg 720 a , 720 b , 720 c , 720 d , each clamp 746 is configured to fit about the exterior of a tubular leg 720 a , 720 b , 720 c , 720 d , slide thereon, and be fixed in place thereon.
- each clamp 746 may include fasteners 750 configured to tighten it on the corresponding tubular leg 720 a , 720 b , 720 c , 720 d , thereby fixing the associated pair of leg braces 748 in position. In this way, the platform 710 may be stabilized by the adjustable leg braces 742 .
- each leg brace 742 may include a first end and a second end, the first end may be secured to a clamp 746 and the second end secured to the underside of the platform 710 .
- each end of a leg brace 742 may be secured to a flange 714 , or another suitable structure, extending from the underside of the platform 710 (see, e.g., FIG. 10 ).
- each end of a leg brace 742 is configured to pivot about the fastener 750 securing that end in position (see, e.g., FIG. 10 ).
- each pair of adjustable leg braces 742 may be used to stabilize a tubular leg 720 a , 720 b , 720 c , 720 d holding the platform 710 upright in a horizontal orientation.
- the pitch adjustable feet 730 of the roof platform 700 are similar to the pitch adjustable feet 130 discussed above but further comprise at least one notched-out cradle structure 760 .
- each notched-out cradle structure 760 is configured so that a portion of a U-bolt 762 may rest therein and be used in conjunction with a backing plate 764 and fasteners to secure an adjustable foot 730 to an underlying rafter 765 (see, e.g., FIGS. 12 and 13 ). In this way, by securing each of the adjustable feet 730 to a rafter 765 , the roof platform 700 may be secured to the roof of a structure.
- a notched-out cradle structure 760 may comprise a notch 767 in each upright foot flange 734 a , 734 b of an adjustable foot 730 .
- the two notches 767 of a single notched-out cradle structure 760 are positioned adjacent to each other so that a portion of a U-bolt 762 may rest therein.
- an adjustable foot 730 may include two notched-out cradle structures 767 .
- each adjustable foot 730 of a roof platform 700 may be secured to a roof by positioning it over the center of an underlying rafter 765 . Then, once two holes have been drilled using the openings 769 in the base 732 of the adjustable foot 730 as guides, a U-bolt 762 may be positioned to rest in the notched-out cradle structure 760 so that each leg 762 a , 762 b thereof extends through an opening 769 in the base 732 . In this way, each leg 762 a , 762 b of the U-bolt 762 extends along opposite side of the underlying rafter 765 .
- each adjustable foot 730 of the roof platform 700 may be secured to the roof of a structure.
- the U-bolt 762 may be installed using a notched-out cradle structure 762 that is closest to the upper sloped end of the roof on which the roof platform 700 is being installed.
- a roof platform 100 , 700 may include more than four tubular legs 120 , 720 that are configured to hold the platform 110 , 710 in a horizontal orientation.
- the roof platform 700 may further comprise a handrail that is secured to the platform 710 thereof (not shown). In this way, the roof platform 700 may be safely used as a work platform.
- a handrail may include one or more posts configured to be received within couplings 770 positioned in the corners of the platform 710 (see, e.g., FIG. 7 ).
- a hitch pin, or other suitable fastener may be used to secure each post of a handrail within a coupling 770 of the platform 710 .
- the handrail couplings 770 may be similar to the leg couplings 712 described above.
- the roof platform 700 may be used in conjunction with pitch adjustable stairs that include an implementation of the pitch adjustable feet 130 , 730 described herein.
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Abstract
Implementations of a roof platform configured for use on an inclined roof are provided. In some implementations, the roof platform is adjustable so that the platform thereof can be positioned in a horizontal orientation even when mounted on a pitched (or inclined) roof. In this way, equipment (e.g., an air conditioning unit, satellite dish, solar panel(s), etc.) may be positioned on the platform and thereby the roof of a building. In some implementations, the roof platform assembly may comprise a platform that includes two leg couplings affixed to a front side thereof, four tubular legs stabilized by braces, and four pitch adjustable feet configured to be affixed to a roof. Another example implementation of the roof platform assembly may comprise a platform that includes four leg couplings, four tubular legs stabilized by pairs of adjustable braces, and four pitch adjustable feet configured to be affixed to a roof.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/566,835, which was filed on Oct. 2, 2017, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- This disclosure relates to implementations of a roof platform configured for use on an inclined roof.
- Platforms are frequently used to position equipment on the roof of a building. While the primary purpose of these roof platforms is to provide a horizontal surface on which equipment may rest, some roof platforms may be used as a work platform, a walk platform, or a combination thereof. Since roof platforms are often installed on pitched roofs, some roof platforms are adjustable. These adjustable roof platforms are configured to provide a horizontal surface even when mounted on a pitched (or inclined) roof. However, most, if not all, of these adjustable roof platforms have failed in one or more ways, and none appear to have been commercially successful or readily available in the market place.
- Accordingly, it can be seen that needs exist for the roof platform configured for use on an inclined roof disclosed herein. It is to the provision of an adjustable roof platform that is configured to address these needs, and others, that the present invention in primarily directed.
- Implementations of a roof platform configured for use on an inclined roof are provided. In some implementations, the roof platform is adjustable so that the platform thereof can be positioned in a horizontal orientation even when mounted on a pitched (or inclined) roof. In this way, equipment (e.g., an air conditioning unit, satellite dish, solar panel(s), etc.) may be positioned on the platform and thereby the roof of a building having an inclined roof. In some implementations, the roof platform may be configured for use as a work platform so that one or more workers can stand thereon and perform a task. In some implementation, the roof platform may be configured for use as a walk platform. In this way, the roof may be crossed without stepping directly thereon.
- In some implementations, the roof platform assembly may comprise a platform that includes two leg couplings affixed to a first side (or front side) thereof, four tubular legs stabilized by braces, and four pitch adjustable feet configured to be affixed to a roof. In some implementations, the roof platform may further comprise a handrail that is secured to the platform thereof. In this way, the roof platform may be safely used as a work platform.
- In some implementations, the platform may include struts configured to support weight positioned on a top side thereof. In some implementations, each leg coupling secured to the platform defines a slot configured to fit about at least a portion of an adjustable tubular leg. In this way, while leveling the platform during installation of the roof platform on an inclined roof, the first and second tubular legs are able to slide within the slot of the first and second leg couplings, respectively. In some implementations, each leg coupling may include a pair of fastener holes positioned on opposite sides thereof that are arranged to permit a portion of a fastener to extend therethrough.
- Collectively, the upright tubular legs of the roof platform are configured to hold the platform in a horizontal position.
- In some implementations, the first tubular leg and the second tubular leg are each configured to be adjustably positioned within a leg coupling and may include at least one matched pair of fastener holes located on opposite sides thereof. Each matched pair of fastener holes are configured so that a portion (e.g., the bolt) of a fastener can extend therethrough.
- In some implementations, once the platform has been horizontally leveled, a bolt portion of a fastener can be inserted through the aligned fastener holes in each leg coupling and the adjustable tubular leg positioned within the slot thereof. Then, in some implementations, the fastener may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut. In this way, once the platform has been leveled, the fasteners may be used to fix the platform in position.
- In some implementations, the roof platform may further comprise a first cap and a second cap configured to fit over the top end of the first tubular leg and the second tubular leg, respectively, and prevent water from entering the hollow interiors thereof. In some implementations, each cap may comprise a hollow cylindrical body that is closed on one end, the hollow interior of the first cap and the second cap may be configured to receive a portion of the first tubular leg and the second tubular leg, respectively, therein.
- In some implementations, the third and fourth tubular legs may be fixed to the second side (or back side) of the platform. In some implementations, the third and fourth tubular legs may be a fixed length.
- Collectively, the leg braces are configured to stabilize the tubular legs of the roof platform. In some implementations, the roof platform may include a pair of fixed leg braces and three pairs of adjustable leg braces. In some implementations, each leg brace extends from the platform to the tubular leg of the roof platform that it is secured to. In this way, the leg braces may be used to stabilize the tubular legs of the roof platform.
- In some implementations, each of the adjustable feet may comprise a base having a pair of upright flanges which are spaced apart and configured so that a bottom portion of a tubular leg can be secured therebetween. In some implementations, a fastener may extend through the upright foot flanges and the corresponding tubular leg, the tubular leg can rotate about the fastener. In this way, the adjustable feet can be positioned at different angles of inclination depending on the pitch angle of the roof on which the roof platform is to be mounted.
- In some implementations, one or more fasteners may be used to secure the base of each adjustable foot to the roof, the one or more fasteners used to secure each foot to a roof may extend through a rafter positioned thereunder. In some implementations, the base of each foot may include a slot therein that is configured for a portion of a fastener to extend therethrough. In this way, each of the adjustable feet may be configured to compensate for any variation in rafter spacing found during installation of the roof platform.
- In some implementations, pre-formed fasteners holes extending through various portions of the roof platform may not be provided. Instead, dimples or other markings positioned at appropriate locations may be provided to assist the installer with selecting the proper location to drill needed fastener holes during installation and assembly of the roof platform.
- Another example implementation of the roof platform assembly may comprise a platform that includes four leg couplings, four tubular legs stabilized by pairs of adjustable braces, and four pitch adjustable feet configured to be affixed to a roof.
- In some implementations, the platform may include a centrally positioned opening that extends therethrough. In this way, for example, when a swamp cooler is resting on the platform, the ductwork of the swamp cooler may extend through the opening in the platform. In some implementations, the platform may include struts configured to support weight positioned on a top side thereof, each strut is secured by fasteners to the underside of the platform. The gap between two struts may be increased, or decreased, to accommodate any ductwork that needs to extend therebetween.
- In some implementations, each leg coupling of the platform is positioned underneath the top side of the platform, adjacent to an edge thereof. In some implementations, the first and second leg couplings each define a slot configured to fit about at least a portion of an adjustable tubular leg, each slot is aligned with an opening that extends through the platform. In this way, while leveling the platform during installation of the roof platform on an inclined roof, the first and second tubular legs are able to slide within, and through, the slot of the first and second leg couplings, respectively. In some implementations, the third and fourth leg couplings may each define a threaded bore into which the third and fourth tubular legs can be threadedly secured.
- In some implementations, the first tubular leg and the second tubular leg are each configured to be adjustably positioned within a leg coupling of the platform. In some implementations, once the platform has been horizontally leveled, a fastener may be used to fix each adjustable tubular leg in position within the slot of the corresponding coupling. In this way, the adjustable tubular legs may be fixed in position relative to the platform. In some implementations, the fastener may extend through both the coupling and the adjustable tubular leg positioned within the slot thereof.
- In some implementations, the roof platform may include two mushroom cap plugs, each mushroom cap plug is configured to fit within an opening in the top end of an adjustable tubular leg and thereby seal it. In this way, water may be prevented from entering the hollow interior of a tubular leg through the opening in the top end.
- In some implementations, the roof platform may also include two cylindrical plugs, each cylindrical plug is configured to fit within an opening in the bottom end of an adjustable tubular leg and thereby seal it. In this way, water may be prevented from entering the hollow interior of a tubular leg through the opening in the bottom end.
- In some implementations, the third and fourth tubular legs can be threadedly secured to the couplings positioned adjacent the second side (or back side) of the platform. In some implementations, the third and fourth tubular legs may be a fixed length.
- In some implementations, each tubular leg of the roof platform may be stabilized by a pair of adjustable braces. In some implementation, a clamp connects each pair of adjustable braces to a tubular leg, each clamp is configured to fit about the exterior of a tubular leg, slide thereon, and be fixed in place thereon. In some implementations, each clamp may include fasteners configured to tighten it on the corresponding tubular leg, thereby fixing the associated pair of leg braces in position. In this way, the platform may be stabilized by the pairs of adjustable leg braces.
- In some implementations, each pitch adjustable foot may further comprise at least one notched-out cradle structure, each notched-out cradle structure is configured so that a portion of a U-bolt may rest therein and be used in conjunction with a backing plate and fasteners to secure the adjustable foot to an underlying rafter. In this way, by securing each of the adjustable feet to a rafter, the roof platform may be secured to the roof of a structure.
- In some implementations, a notched-out cradle structure may comprise a notch in each upright foot flange of an adjustable foot, the two notches of a single notched-out cradle structure are positioned adjacent to each other so that a portion of a U-bolt may rest therein.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a roof platform constructed according to the principles of the present disclosure, wherein the roof platform is mounted on an inclined roof. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a side perspective view of the underside of the roof platform shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 illustrates a top perspective view of the roof platform shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 illustrates a detailed view of a tubular leg joint of the roof platform shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5 illustrates another side perspective view of the underside of the roof platform shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 6 illustrates a front perspective view of the underside of the roof platform shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 7 illustrates an isometric top view of another example roof platform constructed according to the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 8 illustrates an isometric view of the underside of the roof platform shown inFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 9 illustrates another isometric top view of the roof platform shown inFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 10 illustrates another isometric view of the underside of the roof platform shown inFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 11 illustrates an adjustable foot of the roof platform shown inFIG. 7 , wherein the adjustable foot is secured to a tubular leg. -
FIG. 12 illustrates an isometric view of an adjustable foot of the roof platform shown inFIG. 7 , wherein the adjustable foot is secured to a rafter by a U-bolt and a backing plate. -
FIG. 13 illustrates a side view of the adjustable foot shown inFIG. 12 . -
FIG. 14 illustrates an exploded view of a mushroom cap plug of the roof platform shown inFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 15 illustrates an exploded view an adjustable foot assembly of the roof platform shown inFIG. 7 , wherein the cylindrical plug is shown. - Like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
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FIGS. 1-6 illustrate anexample roof platform 100 according to the principles of the present disclosure. In some implementations, theroof platform 100 is adjustable so that theplatform 110 thereof can be positioned in a horizontal orientation even when mounted on a pitched (or inclined) roof. In this way, theroof platform 100 may be used to position equipment (e.g., an air conditioning unit, satellite dish, solar panel(s), etc.) on a building having an inclined roof. In some implementations, theroof platform 100 may be configured for use as a work platform so that one or more workers can stand thereon and perform a task. In some implementation, theroof platform 100 may be configured for use as a walk platform. In this way, the roof may be crossed without stepping directly thereon. - As shown in
FIGS. 1-6 , in some implementations, theroof platform assembly 100 may comprise aplatform 110 that includes twoleg couplings tubular legs adjustable feet 130 configured to be affixed to a roof. In some implementations, theroof platform 100 may further comprise a handrail that is secured to theplatform 110 thereof (not shown). In this way, theroof platform 100 may be safely used as a work platform. - As shown in
FIGS. 1-4 , in some implementations, each side of theplatform 110 may include aflange 114 that extends from a bottom side thereof. In some implementations, theplatform 110 may include threestruts 116 configured to support weight positioned on a top side thereof. In some implementations, eachstrut 116 may extend between two oppositely positionedflanges 114, for example, between theflanges 114 of the first side and the second side of the platform 110 (see, e.g.,FIG. 1 ). In some implementations, asupport platform 110 may include more than threestruts 116 and/or less than threestruts 116. - As shown in
FIGS. 1, 3, and 4 , in some implementations, eachleg coupling platform 110 defines a slot configured to fit about at least a portion of an adjustabletubular leg platform 110 during installation of theroof platform 100 on aninclined roof 102, the first and secondtubular legs second leg couplings leg coupling fastener 105 to extend therethrough. In this way, once theplatform 110 has been leveled, thefastener 105 may be used to fix theplatform 110 in position. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , in some implementations, the upright tubular legs 120 of theroof platform 100 are configured to hold theplatform 110 in a horizontal position. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , in some implementations, the firsttubular leg 120 a and the secondtubular leg 120 b are each configured to be adjustably positioned within aleg coupling fastener holes 122 located on opposite sides thereof. Each matched pair offastener holes 122 are configured so that a portion (e.g., the bolt) of afastener 105 can extend therethrough and thereby fix theplatform 110 in position once it has been horizontally leveled (see, e.g.,FIG. 1 ). In some implementations, pre-drilled matched pairs offasteners holes 122 may be positioned on the first and secondtubular legs roof 102 having a pitch angle of between 1/12-12/12, inclusive. - As shown in
FIGS. 1, 3, 4, and 5 , in some implementations, once theplatform 110 has been horizontally leveled, a bolt portion of afastener 105 can be inserted through the aligned fastener holes in eachleg coupling tubular leg fastener 105 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut. In this way, the adjustabletubular legs platform 110. - As shown in
FIGS. 1, 3, and 4 , in some implementations, theroof platform 100 may further comprise afirst cap 124 a and asecond cap 124 b (collectively 124). In some implementations, thefirst cap 124 a and thesecond cap 124 b may be configured to fit over the top end of the firsttubular leg 120 a and the second tubular leg 120, respectively, and prevent water from entering the hollow interiors thereof. In some implementations, eachcap first cap 124 a and thesecond cap 124 b may be configured to receive a portion of the firsttubular leg 120 a and the secondtubular leg 120 b, respectively, therein. - In some implementations, the bottom opening of each tubular leg 120 may be sealed to prevent water from entering therethrough.
- As shown in
FIG. 6 , in some implementations, the third and fourthtubular legs platform 110. In some implementations, the third and fourthtubular legs platform 110. In some implementations, the third and fourthtubular legs platform 110 using any suitable method known to one of ordinary skill in the art. - As shown in
FIGS. 3 and 6 , in some implementations, theroof platform 100 may include a pair of fixed leg braces 140 a, 140 b (collectively 140) and three pairs of adjustable leg braces 142 a, 142 b, 142 c, 142 d, 142 e, 142 f (collectively 142). Collectively, the leg braces 140, 142 are configured to stabilize the tubular legs 120 of theroof platform 100. In some implementations, each leg brace 140, 142 may be a generally rectangular length of material (see, e.g.,FIGS. 1, 3, and 5 ). In some implementations, each leg brace 140, 142 may be any suitably shaped length of material. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , in some implementations, the firstfixed leg brace 140 a and the secondfixed leg brace 140 b each extend from the bottom side of theplatform 110 to the thirdtubular leg 120 c and the fourthtubular leg 120 d, respectively. In some implementations, each end of afixed leg brace fixed leg brace - As shown in
FIGS. 1-3, and 5 , in some implementations, a first end of each adjustable leg brace 142 may include a fastener hole 146 extending therethrough and a second end of each adjustable leg brace 142 may include at least one longitudinally extendingslot 144 therein. In some implementations, eachslot 144 may be configured so that a portion (e.g., the bolt) of afastener 109 can extend therethrough (see, e.g.,FIG. 5 ). - As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 5 , in some implementations, the firstadjustable leg brace 142 a and the secondadjustable leg brace 142 b may extend from afirst strut 116 to the thirdtubular leg 120 c and the firsttubular leg 120 a, respectively. In some implementations, the first end of the firstadjustable leg brace 142 a and the secondadjustable leg brace 142 b may be secured to astrut 116 in an overlapping fashion by a fastener 107 (see, e.g.,FIG. 2 ). In some implementations, the bolt portion of the fastener 107 may extend through the fastener holes 146 in the overlapping pair of adjustable leg braces 142 a, 142 b and thefirst strut 116. In some implementations, the fastener 107 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut. In some implementations, once theplatform 110 has been horizontally leveled, the bolt portion of afastener 109 may be inserted through theslot 144 of anadjustable leg brace fasteners holes 122 extending through opposite sides of the tubular leg (e.g., 120 a, 120 c) located adjacent thereto (see, e.g.,FIG. 5 ). Then, in some implementations, thefastener 109 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut. In this way, the first and second adjustable leg braces 142 a, 142 b may be fixed in position and thereby assist with stabilizing the roof platform 120. - As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , in some implementations, the thirdadjustable leg brace 142 c and the fourthadjustable leg brace 142 d may extend from theflange 114 of the first side of thesupport platform 110 to the firsttubular leg 120 a and the secondtubular leg 120 b, respectively. In some implementations, the first end of the thirdadjustable leg brace 142 c and the fourthadjustable leg brace 142 d may be secured to theflange 114 in an overlapping fashion by a fastener 107 (see, e.g.,FIG. 3 ). In some implementations, the bolt portion of the fastener 107 may extend through the fastener holes 146 in the overlapping pair of adjustable leg braces 142 c, 142 d and theflange 114 of theplatform 110. In some implementations, the fastener 107 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut. In some implementations, once theplatform 110 has been horizontally leveled, the bolt portion of afastener 109 may be inserted through theslot 144 in anadjustable leg brace fastener holes 122 extending through opposite sides of the tubular leg (e.g., 120 a, 120 b) located adjacent thereto (see, e.g.,FIG. 2 ). Then, in some implementations, thefastener 109 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut. In this way, the third and fourth adjustable leg braces 142 c, 142 d may be fixed in position and thereby assist with stabilizing the roof platform 120. - As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , in some implementations, the fifthadjustable leg brace 142 e and the sixthadjustable leg brace 142 f may extend from asecond strut 116 to the secondtubular leg 120 b and the fourthtubular leg 120 d, respectively. In some implementations, the first end of the fifthadjustable leg brace 142 e and the sixthadjustable leg brace 142 f may be secured to astrut 116 in an overlapping fashion by a fastener 107 (see, e.g.,FIG. 2 ). In some implementations, the bolt portion of the fastener 107 may extend through the fastener holes 146 in the overlapping pair of adjustable leg braces 142 e, 142 f and thesecond strut 116. In some implementations, the fastener 107 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut. In some implementations, once theplatform 110 has been horizontally leveled, the bolt portion of afastener 109 may be inserted through theslot 144 in anadjustable leg brace fastener holes 122 extending through opposite sides of the tubular leg (e.g., 120 b, 120 d) located adjacent thereto. Then, in some implementations, thefastener 109 may be secured in place using one or more washers and a nut. In this way, the fifth and sixth adjustable leg braces 142 e, 142 f may be fixed in position and thereby assist with stabilizing the roof platform 120. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , in some implementations, each of theadjustable feet 130 may comprise a base 132 having a pair ofupright flanges fastener 136 may extend through theupright foot flanges fastener 136. In this way, the adjustable feet can be positioned at different angles of inclination depending on the pitch angle of the roof on which theroof platform 100 is to be mounted. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , in some implementations, one ormore fasteners 138 may be used to secure the base 132 of eachadjustable foot 130 to theroof 102. In some implementations, the one ormore fasteners 138 used to secure eachadjustable foot 130 to aroof 102 may extend through a rafter positioned thereunder. In some implementations, the base 132 of eachadjustable foot 130 may include aslot 139 therein that is configured for a bolt portion of afastener 138 to extend therethrough (see, e.g.,FIG. 6 ). In this way, each of theadjustable feet 130 may be configured (e.g., slide side-to-side) to compensate for any variation in rafter spacing found during installation of theroof platform 100. - In some implementations, a gasket may be positioned between the base 132 of each
adjustable foot 130 and the roof to which it is mounted. In some implementations, the gasket may be configured to prevent vibration(s) from any equipment resting on theplatform 110 from transferring to the roof. In some implementations, the gasket may be configured to prevent water leaking through the fastener hole(s) in the roof. In some implementations, the gasket may be made of neoprene or any other suitable water proofing material. In some implementations, the gasket may be configured to fit about each of theadjustable feet 130 and/or a portion of the tubular leg 120 to which it is attached. - In some implementations, pre-formed fasteners holes extending through various portions of the
roof platform 100 may not be provided. Instead, dimples or other markings positioned at appropriate locations may be provided to assist the installer with selecting the proper location to drill needed fastener holes during installation and assembly of theroof platform 100. - In some implementations, each
fastener fastener fastener fastener - In some implementations, the
platform 110, the leg couplings 112, thestruts 116, the tubular legs 120, the leg braces (140, 142), and/or theadjustable feet 130 of aroof platform 100 may be made of aluminum. In some implementations, thesupport platform 110, the leg couplings 112, thestruts 116, the tubular legs 120, the leg braces (140, 142), and/or theadjustable feet 130 may be made of any material suitable for use as part of aroof platform 100 constructed in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIGS. 7-15 illustrate another example implementation of aroof platform 700 according to the principles of the present disclosure. Except as noted below, in some implementations, theroof platform 700 is similar to theroof platform 100 disclosed above. - As shown in
FIGS. 7-11 , in some implementations, theroof platform assembly 700 may comprise aplatform 710 that includes fourleg couplings tubular legs adjustable feet 730 configured to be affixed to a roof. - As shown in
FIGS. 7-10 , in some implementations, theplatform 710 may include a centrally positionedopening 718 that extends therethrough. In this way, for example, when a swamp cooler is resting on theplatform 710, the ductwork of the swamp cooler may extend through theopening 718 in theplatform 710. In some implementations, each side of theplatform 710 may include aflange 714 that extends from a bottom side thereof (see, e.g.,FIG. 10 ). In some implementations, theplatform 710 may includestruts 716 configured to support weight positioned on a top side thereof, eachstrut 716 is secured byfasteners 717 to the underside of theplatform 710. The gap between twostruts 716 may be increased, or decreased, to accommodate any ductwork that needs to extend therebetween. In some implementations, eachstrut 716 may extend between two oppositely positionedflanges 714 of the platform 710 (see, e.g.,FIG. 10 ). In some implementations, asupport platform 710 may include more than twostruts 716 and/or less than twostruts 716. - As shown in
FIGS. 8 and 10 , in some implementations, eachleg coupling platform 710 is positioned underneath the top side of theplatform 710, adjacent to aflange 714. In some implementations, the first andsecond leg couplings tubular leg opening 715 that extends through the platform 710 (see, e.g.,FIG. 7 ). In this way, while leveling theplatform 710 during installation of theroof platform 700 on an inclined roof, the first and secondtubular legs second leg couplings fourth leg couplings tubular legs - As shown in
FIGS. 7 and 8 , in some implementations, the uprighttubular legs 720 of theroof platform 700, in conjunction with the braces 742, are configured to hold theplatform 710 in a horizontal orientation. - As shown in
FIGS. 7-10 , in some implementations, the firsttubular leg 720 a and the secondtubular leg 720 b are each configured to be adjustably positioned within thefirst leg coupling 712 a andsecond leg couplings 712 b, respectively. - As shown in
FIGS. 7 and 8 , in some implementations, once theplatform 710 has been horizontally leveled, a fastener may be used to fix each adjustabletubular leg corresponding coupling tubular legs platform 710. In some implementations, the fastener may extend through both thecoupling tubular leg - As shown in
FIGS. 7, 9, and 14 , in some implementations, theroof platform 700 may include two mushroom cap plugs 724, eachmushroom cap plug 724 is configured to fit within an opening in the top end of an adjustabletubular leg tubular leg - As shown in
FIG. 15 , in some implementations, theroof platform 700 may also include twocylindrical plugs 726, eachcylindrical plug 726 is configured to fit within an opening in the bottom end of an adjustabletubular leg tubular leg - In some implementations, condensation build up within the hollow interior of a
tubular leg - In some implementations, the mushroom cap plugs 724, the cylindrical plugs 726, or a combination thereof can be made of plastic, rubber, or another suitable weather resistant material.
- As shown in
FIG. 8 , in some implementations, the third and fourthtubular legs couplings platform 710. In some implementations, the third and fourthtubular legs tubular legs platform 710 using any suitable method known to one of ordinary skill in the art. - As shown in
FIGS. 10 and 11 , in some implementations, eachtubular leg roof platform 700 may be stabilized by a pair of adjustable braces 742. In some implementation, aclamp 746 connects each pair of leg braces (e.g., pairs 742 a and 742 b, 742 c and 742 d, 742 e and 742 f, 742 g and 742 h) to atubular leg clamp 746 is configured to fit about the exterior of atubular leg clamp 746 may includefasteners 750 configured to tighten it on the correspondingtubular leg platform 710 may be stabilized by the adjustable leg braces 742. In some implementations, each leg brace 742 may include a first end and a second end, the first end may be secured to aclamp 746 and the second end secured to the underside of theplatform 710. In some implementations, the second end of a leg brace 742 may be secured to aflange 714, or another suitable structure, extending from the underside of the platform 710 (see, e.g.,FIG. 10 ). In some implementations, each end of a leg brace 742 is configured to pivot about thefastener 750 securing that end in position (see, e.g.,FIG. 10 ). - In some implementations, once the
platform 710 has been horizontally leveled, thefasteners 750 of each clamp 246 are tightened down, thereby fixing the clamp 246 in position on the correspondingtubular leg roof platform 700. In this way, each pair of adjustable leg braces 742 may be used to stabilize atubular leg platform 710 upright in a horizontal orientation. - As shown in
FIG. 11 , in some implementations, the pitchadjustable feet 730 of theroof platform 700 are similar to the pitchadjustable feet 130 discussed above but further comprise at least one notched-outcradle structure 760. In some implementations, each notched-outcradle structure 760 is configured so that a portion of a U-bolt 762 may rest therein and be used in conjunction with abacking plate 764 and fasteners to secure anadjustable foot 730 to an underlying rafter 765 (see, e.g.,FIGS. 12 and 13 ). In this way, by securing each of theadjustable feet 730 to arafter 765, theroof platform 700 may be secured to the roof of a structure. - As shown in
FIGS. 11 and 15 , in some implementations, a notched-outcradle structure 760 may comprise anotch 767 in eachupright foot flange adjustable foot 730. In some implementations, the twonotches 767 of a single notched-outcradle structure 760 are positioned adjacent to each other so that a portion of a U-bolt 762 may rest therein. In some implementations, anadjustable foot 730 may include two notched-outcradle structures 767. - As shown in
FIGS. 12 and 13 , in some implementations, eachadjustable foot 730 of aroof platform 700 may be secured to a roof by positioning it over the center of anunderlying rafter 765. Then, once two holes have been drilled using theopenings 769 in thebase 732 of theadjustable foot 730 as guides, a U-bolt 762 may be positioned to rest in the notched-outcradle structure 760 so that eachleg opening 769 in thebase 732. In this way, eachleg U-bolt 762 extends along opposite side of theunderlying rafter 765. Next, thebacking plate 764 is positioned so that eachleg U-bolt 762 extends through an opening therein. Then, fasteners may be used to secure thebacking plate 764 to theU-bolt 762 so that it rests against the underside of therafter 765. In this way, eachadjustable foot 730 of theroof platform 700 may be secured to the roof of a structure. - As shown in
FIGS. 12 and 13 , in some implementations, theU-bolt 762 may be installed using a notched-outcradle structure 762 that is closest to the upper sloped end of the roof on which theroof platform 700 is being installed. - In some implementations, a
roof platform tubular legs 120, 720 that are configured to hold theplatform - In some implementations, the
roof platform 700 may further comprise a handrail that is secured to theplatform 710 thereof (not shown). In this way, theroof platform 700 may be safely used as a work platform. In some implementations, a handrail may include one or more posts configured to be received withincouplings 770 positioned in the corners of the platform 710 (see, e.g.,FIG. 7 ). In some implementations, a hitch pin, or other suitable fastener, may be used to secure each post of a handrail within acoupling 770 of theplatform 710. In some implementations, thehandrail couplings 770 may be similar to the leg couplings 712 described above. - In some implementations, the
roof platform 700 may be used in conjunction with pitch adjustable stairs that include an implementation of the pitchadjustable feet - Reference throughout this specification to “an embodiment” or “implementation” or words of similar import means that a particular described feature, structure, or characteristic is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the phrase “in some implementations” or a phrase of similar import in various places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
- Many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these inventions pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings.
- The described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the above description, numerous specific details are provided for a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that embodiments of the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations may not be shown or described in detail.
- While operations are depicted in the drawings in a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed, to achieve desirable results.
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1. A roof platform assembly comprising:
a platform that includes two leg couplings affixed to a front side thereof, each leg coupling defines a slot;
four tubular legs configured to hold the platform in a horizontal orientation, a first tubular leg that can be adjustably positioned within the slot of a first leg coupling, a second tubular leg that can be adjustably positioned within the slot of a second leg coupling, a third tubular leg, and a fourth tubular leg;
leg braces, the leg braces are configured to stabilize the four tubular legs of the roof platform; and
four pitch adjustable feet, each pitch adjustable foot is configured to be affixed to a roof;
wherein the slot of the first leg coupling is configured to fit about a portion of the first tubular leg and allow it to slide therein and the slot of the second leg coupling is configured to fit about a portion of the second tubular leg and allow it to slide therein.
2. The roof platform of claim 1 , further comprising at least one strut that is positioned to reinforce a top side of the platform.
3. The roof platform of claim 1 , further comprising a first cap configured to cover a top end of the first tubular leg and a second cap configured to cover a top end of the second tubular leg.
4. The roof platform of claim 3 , wherein the first cap and the second cap each comprise a hollow body that is closed on one end, the hollow interior of the first cap is configured to receive a portion of the first tubular leg therein and the hollow interior of the second cap is configured to receive a portion of the second tubular leg therein.
5. The roof platform of claim 1 , wherein there are eight leg braces, each of the tubular legs is stabilized by two of the leg braces.
6. The roof platform of claim 1 , wherein each pitch adjustable foot comprises a base having a pair of upright flanges that are spaced apart and configured so that a bottom portion of one tubular leg can be secured therebetween by a fastener.
7. The roof platform of claim 6 , wherein the base of each pitch adjustable foot is configured to compensate for variation in rafter spacing found during installation of the roof platform and includes a slot therein that is configured for a portion of a fastener to extend therethrough.
8. The roof platform of claim 1 , wherein the platform, the two leg couplings, the four tubular legs, the leg braces, and the pitch adjustable feet are made of aluminum.
9. A roof platform assembly comprising:
a platform that includes four leg couplings, each leg coupling defines a slot;
four tubular legs configured to hold the platform in a horizontal orientation, a first tubular leg that can be adjustably positioned within the slot of a first leg coupling, a second tubular leg that can be adjustably positioned within the slot of a second leg coupling, a third tubular leg that is secured to a third leg coupling, and a fourth tubular leg that is secured to a fourth leg coupling;
four pairs of leg braces, each pair of leg braces is configured to stabilize one of the four tubular legs of the roof platform; and
four pitch adjustable feet, each pitch adjustable foot is configured to be affixed to a roof;
wherein the slot of the first leg coupling is configured to fit about a portion of the first tubular leg and allow it to slide therein and the slot of the second leg coupling is configured to fit about a portion of the second tubular leg and allow it to slide therein.
10. The roof platform of claim 9 , wherein the platform includes a centrally positioned opening that extends therethrough, the centrally positioned opening is configured to allow ductwork to extend therethrough.
11. The roof platform of claim 9 , further comprising at least one strut that is positioned to reinforce a top side of the platform.
12. The roof platform of claim 9 , wherein each leg coupling of the platform is positioned underneath a top side of the platform, adjacent to an edge thereof, the slot of each leg coupling is aligned with an opening that extends through the top side of the platform.
13. The roof platform of claim 9 , further comprising two mushroom cap plugs, the first mushroom cap plug is configured to fit within an opening in a top end of the first tubular leg and seal it and the second mushroom cap plug is configured to fit within an opening in a top end of the second tubular leg and seal it.
14. The roof platform of claim 13 , further comprising two cylindrical plugs, the first cylindrical plug is configured to fit within an opening in a bottom end of the first tubular leg and seal it and the second cylindrical plug is configured to fit within an opening in a bottom end of the second tubular leg and seal it.
15. The roof platform of claim 9 , wherein the third tubular leg is threadedly secured to the third leg coupling of the platform and the fourth tubular leg is threadedly secured to the fourth leg coupling of the platform.
16. The roof platform of claim 9 , further comprising a clamp that connects each pair of leg braces to one of the four tubular legs of the roof platform, each clamp is configured to fit about one of the four tubular legs and be fixed in place thereon.
17. The roof platform of claim 9 , wherein each pitch adjustable foot comprises a base having a pair of upright flanges that are spaced apart and configured so that a bottom portion of one tubular leg can be secured therebetween by a fastener.
18. The roof platform of claim 17 , wherein each pitch adjustable foot further comprises at least one notched-out cradle structure that is configured so that a portion of a U-bolt may rest therein and be used in conjunction with a backing plate to secure the adjustable foot to an underlying rafter.
19. The roof platform of claim 18 , wherein the at least one notched-out cradle structure of each pitch adjustable foot comprises a notch in each upright foot flange, the two notches are positioned adjacent to each other so that a portion of a U-bolt may rest therein.
20. The roof platform of claim 9 , wherein the platform, the four leg couplings, the four tubular legs, the leg braces, and the pitch adjustable feet are made of aluminum.
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