Mounting device for controlling uplift of a metal roof
DCFirst Claim
1. A method for controlling uplift on a roof with a plurality of clamps and securing members, the roof being formed from a substructure, a plurality of panels and seams defining an interconnection between adjacent said panels, and a plurality of clips extending between and interconnecting said substructure and said seams, each of said clamps comprising a longitudinally extending unitary body having an integrally formed longitudinal slot extending therethrough and at least a first hole extending through a side portion of said unitary body to said slot, each of said slots having first and second sidewalls, each of said securing members being elongated and having first and second ends, said method comprising the steps of:
- positioning a first of said clamps on a first of said seams at a first location to receive a portion of said first seam within said slot of said first clamp, said first seam interconnecting first and second panels and being connected with said substructure by a first of said clips at said first location; and
inserting at least a first of said securing members into said first hole of said first clamp to securably engage said first seam within said slot of said first clamp with said first end of said first securing member.
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Abstract
A clamp for controlling uplift on a metal roof. The clamp includes a unitary mounting body having a slot extending therethrough. This slot may be positioned over/about a standing seam on a metal roof and be appropriately secured thereto, such as by the use of blunt-nosed screws which engage the seam material.
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33 Claims
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1. A method for controlling uplift on a roof with a plurality of clamps and securing members, the roof being formed from a substructure, a plurality of panels and seams defining an interconnection between adjacent said panels, and a plurality of clips extending between and interconnecting said substructure and said seams, each of said clamps comprising a longitudinally extending unitary body having an integrally formed longitudinal slot extending therethrough and at least a first hole extending through a side portion of said unitary body to said slot, each of said slots having first and second sidewalls, each of said securing members being elongated and having first and second ends, said method comprising the steps of:
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positioning a first of said clamps on a first of said seams at a first location to receive a portion of said first seam within said slot of said first clamp, said first seam interconnecting first and second panels and being connected with said substructure by a first of said clips at said first location; and inserting at least a first of said securing members into said first hole of said first clamp to securably engage said first seam within said slot of said first clamp with said first end of said first securing member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A clamp assembly for controlling uplift on a roof, said roof comprising a plurality of panels which are interconnected to define a plurality of raised seams with a substantially planar base section disposed between adjacent raised seams, said clamp assembly comprising:
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a unitary mounting body comprising first and second side surfaces, upper and lower surfaces and first and second ends; a slot integrally formed in said unitary mounting body adapted for receiving at least part of one of said raised seams, wherein when said unitary mounting body is disposed on said one raised seam, a portion of said unitary mounting body disposed furthest from an upper surface of said one raised seam is disposed at a first distance below said upper surface of said one raised seam; at least one leg extending from said unitary mounting body and comprising a substantially planar mounting surface which is a lowermost portion of said leg, wherein when said unitary mounting body is disposed on said one raised seam, said mounting surface is disposed at a second distance and below said upper surface of said one raised seam which is greater than said first distance, said mounting surface being generally parallel with said base section of said roof; and a securing assembly comprising a first hole extending from one of said side surfaces through said unitary mounting body to interface with said slot and a first member positionable within said first hole and being extendable within said slot to secure at least said part of said one raised seam within said slot. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A method for controlling uplift on a roof with a plurality of clamps and securing members, the roof being formed from a substructure, a plurality of panels and seams defining an interconnection between adjacent said panels, and a plurality of clips extending between and interconnecting said substructure and said seams, each of said clamps comprising a longitudinally extending unitary body having an integrally formed longitudinal slot extending therethrough and at least a first hole extending through a side portion of said unitary body to said slot, each of said slots having first and second sidewalls, each of said securing members being elongated and having first and second ends, said method comprising the steps of:
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positioning a first of said clamps on a first of said seams at a first location to receive a portion of said first seam within said slot of said first clamp, said first seam interconnecting first and second panels and being connected with said substructure by a first of said clips at said first location; inserting a first part of at least one angle member within said slot between said first seam and one of said first and second sidewalls to position a second part of said angle member in an abutting relationship with a portion of said first seam; and inserting at least a first of said securing members into said first hole of said first clamp to securably engage said first seam within said slot of said first clamp with said first end of said first securing member.
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32. A clamp assembly for controlling uplift on a roof, said clamp assembly being attachable to a raised seam interconnecting panels on a roof and comprising:
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a unitary mounting body comprising first and second side surfaces, upper and lower surfaces and first and second ends; a slot integrally formed in said unitary mounting body adapted for receiving at least part of said raised seam;
at least one leg for contacting at least one of said raised seam and said panel, said leg extending from said unitary mounting body;a securing assembly comprising a first hole extending from one of said side surfaces through said unitary mounting body to interface with said slot and a first member positionable within said first hole and being extendable within said slot to secure at least said part of said raised seam within said slot; a cross-member having first and second ends, said cross-member being connectable to adjacent unitary mounting bodies attached to adjacent raised seams; and a flange portion extending from each of said legs of said adjacent unitary mounting bodies, said cross-member being connectable to said flange portions of said legs extending from said adjacent unitary mounting bodies, wherein said flange portion is disposed substantially 90°
relative to said leg.
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33. A clamp assembly for controlling uplift on a roof, said clamp assembly being attachable to a raised seam interconnecting adjacent panels on a roof, said clamp assembly comprising:
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a unitary mounting body comprising first and second side surfaces, upper and lower surfaces and first and second ends; a slot integrally formed in said unitary mounting body and adapted for receiving at least part of one said raised seam; an insert member separate from said unitary mounting body, wherein a first part of said insert member is in abutting relation with a portion of said one said raised seam; and a securing assembly comprising a first hole extending from one of said side surfaces of said unitary mounting body through said unitary mounting body to interface with said slot and a first member positionable within said first hole and being extendable within said slot to secure at least said part of said one said raised seam within said slot, wherein said insert member further comprises a second part which is adapted to be disposed within said slot between said one said raised seam and said insert member.
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