Bracket device for mounting on a roof
First Claim
1. A bracket for attaching on a standing seam of a roof and supporting a snow fence rail, comprising:
- a first surface of the bracket oriented toward the standing seam;
a first plurality of protrusions in the first surface of the bracket, wherein the first plurality of protrusions are configured to be abutted against the standing seam;
an opening in the bracket located in the proximity of the first plurality of protrusions, the opening being configured to receive the snow fence rail;
a second surface of the bracket oriented opposite the first surface of the bracket; and
a fastener configured to secure the bracket to the standing seam roof by clamping the first surface together with the second surface in order to press the first plurality of protrusions into the standing seam of the roof.
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Abstract
A system is provided for mounting on a standing seam of a roof and supporting a snow fence rail. A first surface of the bracket is oriented toward the standing seam and includes a first plurality of protrusions that are abutted against the standing seam. An opening configured to receive a snow fence rail is located in the bracket above the first plurality of protrusions. A second surface of the bracket is oriented opposite the first surface of the bracket, and a fastener is configured to secure the bracket to the roof by pressing the plurality of protrusions into the standing seam roof.
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Citations
27 Claims
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1. A bracket for attaching on a standing seam of a roof and supporting a snow fence rail, comprising:
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a first surface of the bracket oriented toward the standing seam;
a first plurality of protrusions in the first surface of the bracket, wherein the first plurality of protrusions are configured to be abutted against the standing seam;
an opening in the bracket located in the proximity of the first plurality of protrusions, the opening being configured to receive the snow fence rail;
a second surface of the bracket oriented opposite the first surface of the bracket; and
a fastener configured to secure the bracket to the standing seam roof by clamping the first surface together with the second surface in order to press the first plurality of protrusions into the standing seam of the roof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A bracket device for mounting on a standing seam of a roof and supporting a snow fence rail, comprising:
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a first plate with an opening and a base region, the opening being configured to receive the snow fence rail;
a first plurality of protrusions in the base region of the first plate, wherein the first plurality of protrusions are oriented toward the standing seam;
a second plate with a second opening and a base region, the second opening being configured to receive the snow fence rail;
a second plurality of protrusions in the base region of the second plate, wherein the second plurality of protrusions are oriented opposite the first plurality of protrusions; and
at least one fastener configured to fasten the first plate and the second plate so that the first plurality of protrusions and the second plurality of protrusions are pressed into the standing seam of the roof. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A snow fence device for mounting on a roof with standing seams, comprising:
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a first bracket having an opening configured to receive a snow fence rail;
a first plurality of protrusions in the first bracket, wherein the first plurality of protrusions are configured to be pressed into a first standing seam to affix the first bracket onto the roof;
a second bracket having an opening configured to receive a snow fence rail;
a second plurality of protrusions in the second bracket, wherein the second plurality of protrusions are configured to be pressed into a second standing seam to attach the second bracket onto the roof; and
a snow fence rail that passes through the opening in the first bracket and the opening in the second bracket. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A bracket for mounting on a standing seam of a roof and supporting a snow fence rail, comprising:
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a first portion of the bracket with a first plurality of protrusions oriented toward the standing seam;
a second portion of the bracket oriented opposite the first plurality of protrusions;
at least one fastener connecting the first portion and the second portion so that the first plurality of protrusions are pressed into the standing seam of the roof to attach the bracket onto the roof;
an opening in the bracket in proximity of the first plurality of protrusions, the opening being configured to receive a snow fence rail; and
a first snow stop attached to the bracket and extending away from the standing seam, wherein the snow stop spans a portion of a gap between the roof and the snow fence rail. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for engineering a snow fence device system, comprising the steps of:
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identifying properties of roof sheathing;
determining fail points of roof panels and fasteners that are attached to the roof sheathing;
determining fail points of a bracket configured for attaching on a standing seam of a roof which supports a snow fence rail;
calculating whether a combination of the roof sheathing, roof panels, fasteners and bracket with the snow fence rail are able to support an estimated amount of snow. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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27. A bracket for attaching on a sloped roof with a thermoplastic membrane and configured for supporting a snow fence rail, comprising:
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a base plate configured to be attachable to the sloped roof;
a rib bolt attached to the base plate;
a first surface of the bracket oriented toward the rib bolt;
a first plurality of protrusions in the first surface of the bracket, wherein the first plurality of protrusions are configured to surround the rib bolt;
an opening in the bracket located in the proximity of the first plurality of protrusions, the opening being configured to receive the snow fence rail;
a second surface of the bracket oriented opposite the first surface of the bracket; and
a fastener configured to secure the bracket to the standing seam roof by clamping the first surface together with the second surface in order to secure the protrusions around the rib bolt.
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Specification