Non-penetrating roof-mounted support device
US9416544B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed within is a support that attaches to the roof without mechanical fasteners, results in only minor increases to the roof load by requiring no ballast, and bonds to the surface of the roof. The result is a roof that is stronger with the roof supports than without, and a roof with an enhanced ability to perform its functions.The roof support device consists generally of a baseplate, a column affixed to, or intrinsic to, the upper surface of the baseplate, the column surrounding a rod, the rod protruding above the top of the column. The roof support device is preferably affixed to a roof using an adhesive applied the underside of the baseplate. The roof support device is installed using spray foam, which acts to strengthen the bond with the roof, and providing additional protection against water infiltration.
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