A retention apparatus, system and method is useful for attaching items, panels or other devices to a rail formed in longitudinal lengths and configured with a cross-sectional profile having multiple cooperating structures between the rail and a channel nut. Self-aligning, mating structures include a recess formed between a tooth and shelf on an interior first channel portion of the rail and a flange of the channel nut with concurrent mating of an anchor latch of the rail and a hook flange on the channel nut. Latching of the channel nut is accomplished initially by compression of the biasing element as the channel nut is inserted and then, upon release, biasing element-induced movement of the channel nut into a latching position. Grounding spikes on the biasing element form electrical contact points between the rail, the clamp and the frame of the solar panel or other device.
F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
A versatile clamp assembly that may be used for securing a device generally to an edge of a structure such as a raised portion of a standing seam of a metal roof. The assembly comprises a mounting body with an open loop having a slot for receiving the raised portion formed by the mounting body attaching the clamp assembly thereto. The assembly is configured with one or more pins that may be configured to be received in one or more push-pin openings formed in the mounting body, whereby the push-pin openings extend from a fastener base portion to a second arm portion. The assembly includes a fastener adapted to be received in a fastener opening formed adjacent the push-pin openings. The fastener is configured to secure and hold the clamp assembly to the standing seam by forcing the pins against the raised portion of the surface disposed in the slot.
F16B 5/00 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
F24S 25/615 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures for fixing to protruding parts of buildings, e.g. to corrugations or to standing seams
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
F16B 43/02 - Washers or equivalent devicesOther devices for supporting bolt-heads or nuts with special provisions for engaging surfaces which are not perpendicular to a bolt axis or do not surround the bolt
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
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Rail mounting apparatus, system and method of securing devices to a structure
A retention apparatus, system and method is useful for attaching items, panels or other devices to a rail formed in longitudinal lengths and configured with a cross-sectional profile having multiple cooperating structures between the rail and a channel nut including a recess formed between a tooth and shelf on an interior first channel portion of the rail and a flange of the channel nut, between an anchor latch of the rail and hook flange on the channel nut, and cooperating forces and movement of the biasing element secured to the channel nut.
F24S 25/636 - ClampsClips clamping by screw-threaded elements
F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
F24S 25/30 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors
F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
A retention apparatus, system and method of attaching items, panels or other devices to a rail formed in longitudinal lengths configured with a cross-sectional profile having multiple cooperating structures between the rail and a channel nut including a recess formed between a tooth and shelf on an interior first channel portion of the rail and a flange of the channel nut, between an anchor latch of the rail and hook flange on the channel nut, and cooperating forces and movement of the biasing element secured to the channel nut.
F24S 25/636 - ClampsClips clamping by screw-threaded elements
F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
F24S 25/30 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors
F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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Metal mounting brackets for general use; metal structures for mounting, namely, metal rails, guards, cross-members, and bars; retention systems of metal with the grouping of components depending on the nature of the structure, having one or more sold as a unit consisting of rails, guards, cross-members, bars, mounts, clamps, structural clamps, brackets, rail brackets, corrugated brackets, L-foot brackets, roofing mounts, membrane pads, snap locks, threaded stud, threaded nut, spacing cap, grounding washer, threaded side lock, connector lock, connector plate, fasteners, slot fasteners, channel nuts, slot nuts, and structural fasteners
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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Metal hardware for rooves and buildings, namely, mounting systems comprised of mounts, anchors, brackets, end caps, fasteners, grounding washers, guard rails, L-brackets, metal bars, rails, mounting rails, slot nuts, snow fence, locking nuts, rods, roofing, wire management devices in the nature of metal clips, wire management brackets, wire management fasteners, roofing membrane pads with integral metal mounting fasteners, roofing membrane pads with integral metal mounting brackets, corrugated metal brackets, and metal rail brackets which may be sold as a unit, depending on the specific nature of the roof or structure for which they are used
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Metal mounting and retention apparatus, namely, metal rails, guards, cross-members, bars, and solar rails; retention systems of metal with the grouping of components depending on the nature of the structure, having one or more sold as a unit consisting of rails, guards, cross-members, bars, solar rails, mounts, clamps, structural clamps, brackets, rail brackets, corrugated brackets, L-foot brackets, roofing mounts, membrane pads, snap locks, threaded stud, threaded nut, solar cap, grounding washer, threaded side lock, connector lock, connector plate, fasteners, slot fasteners, slot nuts, and structural fasteners Providing education courses in the field of metal rail retention systems rendered through online non-downloadable videos
The invention relates to retention systems and, more particularly, for a modular retention apparatus, system and method for securing and leveling a photovoltaic (PV) panel and other objects on a wall, rooftop and other structure to secure and ground electrically. The photovoltaic panel retention assembly utilizes a solar cap with one or more integral elongated flange extensions of a predetermined dimension to provide spacing between PV solar panels and/or to stabilize the solar cap from tipping under installation forces and load in use. The flanges extend through a support bracket configured with a base portion to support adjacent PV panels in a PV panel array and a base platform portion. The solar cap comprises integral teeth on a surface of the solar cap spaced apart from the flanged projections to locate the teeth adjacent a frame of the PV panel for electrical grounding thereof.
H02S 20/10 - Supporting structures directly fixed to the ground
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
E04D 3/30 - Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets with special cross-section, e.g. with corrugations on both sides, with ribs, flanges, or the like of metal
H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Metal rails and bars; Snow retention systems consisting of metal rails or bars, metal mounts, metal clamps, roofing membrane pads, corrugated metal brackets, metal rail brackets, and metal fasteners for structures, sold as a unit, the grouping of components depending on the nature of the structure
A retention apparatus, system and method so as to provide a snow fence for a roof or other structure. The retention apparatus and system comprises a cross member with an anchor assembly for operably connecting to a latch assembly of a top block, and clamp assembly configured to mount the top block and cross member to a wall, roof or other structure for preventing snow, ice and other objects from sliding off a roof, for example, a clamp assembly attached to the standing seam of the metal roof. The cross member includes an arm with an anchor assembly for connecting surfaces with to the latch assembly of the top block, a front surface for a decorative insert, connectors for creating long sections of cross members, one or more coupler channels for connecting a tong projection of an ice flag at selected heights.
F24S 25/615 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures for fixing to protruding parts of buildings, e.g. to corrugations or to standing seams
A retention apparatus, system and method so as to provide a snow fence for a roof or other structure. The retention apparatus and system comprises a cross member with an anchor assembly for operably connecting to a latch assembly of a top block, and clamp assembly configured to mount the top block and cross member to a wall, roof or other structure for preventing snow, ice and other objects from sliding off a roof, for example, a clamp assembly attached to the standing seam of the metal roof. The cross member includes an arm with an anchor assembly for connecting surfaces with to the latch assembly of the top block, a front surface for a decorative insert, connectors for creating long sections of cross members, one or more coupler channels for connecting a tong projection of an ice flag at selected heights.
A clamp assembly that may be used for securing to a raised portion of a surface. The clamp assembly comprising a mounting body of a general block shape having a slot for receiving the raised portion formed in a bottom surface of the mounting body attaching the clamp assembly thereto. The clamp assembly is configured with one or more pins that may be formed in a substantially elongated cylindrical shape. The pins may be configured to be received in one or more push-pin holes formed in the mounting body, whereby the push-pin holes extend to the slot from a side surface of push-pin holes. The clamp assembly includes a fastening element adapted to be received in a fastener hole formed adjacent the push-pin holes in the side surface of the mounting body. The fastening element is configured to secure, attach and hold the clamp assembly to the standing seam by forcing the pins against the raised portion of the surface disposed in the slot.
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
B25B 5/10 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws using screws
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
F16B 5/00 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
A retention apparatus, system and method for attaching a cross member with an anchor assembly to a latch assembly of a top block and clamp assembly secured to a wall, roof or other structure. The retention system is useful to prevent snow, ice and other objects from sliding off a roof. According to an exemplary embodiment, the retention apparatus and system may be secured to a standing seam on a metal roof to use an ice flag for retaining snow and ice between standing seams. The retention apparatus, system and method comprising a fastener securing a top block with a latch assembly to a clamp assembly attached to the standing seam of the metal roof. An cross member configured with an anchor assembly for operably connecting to the latch assembly of the top block by a ninety degree 90° straight-in approach to the latch assembly formed in the top block. One or more cross members may be joined together to form elongated sections using a connector inserted in one or more coupler channels of each of the cross members being joined. Additionally, the one or more coupler channels of the cross member are configured to secure by a tong projection of an ice flag at selected heights, whereby the ice flag is configured with tooth, register edge and projection on an upper portion of the ice flag to connect to a locking projection and a nub projection on the cross member.
A clamp assembly (100), and a mounting assembly (150), that may be used for securing a device (160) (e.g. a solar panel, Roof Mounted Displays, Satellite Dishes, Conduit and Piping, Snow-Retention System, HVAC etc.) to a raised portion of a standing seam (103) of a metal roof, panel or tile (119) building surface. The clamp assembly (100) comprising a mounting body (101) of a general block shape having a slot (102) for receiving the standing seam (103) formed in a bottom surface (136) of the mounting body (101) and top surface (137) for securing thereon and attaching the device (160) thereto. The clamp assembly (100) is configured with one or more pins (105) that may be formed in a substantially elongated cylindrical shape. The pins (105) may be configured to be received in one or more push-pin holes (107) formed in the mounting body (101), whereby the push-pin holes (107) extend to the slot (102) from a side surface (138) of push-pin holes (107), which are formed substantially orthogonal relative to the slot (102). The clamp assembly (100) includes a fastening element (109) adapted to be received in a fastener hole (111) formed adjacent the push-pin holes (107) in the side surface (138) of the mounting body (101). The fastening element (109) is configured to secure, attach and hold the clamp assembly (100) to the standing seam (103) by forcing the pins (105) against the standing seam (103) disposed in the slot (102). The clamp assembly (100) further comprises a groove (115) adapted to receive and secure a ground wire (120), cable (121) or other item advantageous for grounding of electrical components and organization. The mounting assembly (100) includes the clamp assembly (100) and a panel fastening assembly (126) comprising a device fastening element (139) adapted to be received in said attachment hole (113) for securing the device (160), one or more one or more solar caps (127) adapted to be disposed on and around the device fastening element (139) so as to mount and secure the device (160) disposed between the solar caps (127) by tightening said device fastening element (139).
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
F16B 43/02 - Washers or equivalent devicesOther devices for supporting bolt-heads or nuts with special provisions for engaging surfaces which are not perpendicular to a bolt axis or do not surround the bolt
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
A clamp assembly (100), and a mounting assembly (150), that may be used for securing a device (160) (e.g. a solar panel, Roof Mounted Displays, Satellite Dishes, Conduit and Piping, Snow-Retention System, HVAC etc.) to a raised portion of a standing seam (103) of a metal roof, panel or tile (119) building surface. The clamp assembly (100) comprising a mounting body (101) of a general block shape having a slot (102) for receiving the standing seam (103) formed in a bottom surface (136) of the mounting body (101) and top surface (137) for securing thereon and attaching the device (160) thereto. The clamp assembly (100) is configured with one or more pins (105) that may be formed in a substantially elongated cylindrical shape. The pins (105) may be configured to be received in one or more push-pin holes (107) formed in the mounting body (101), whereby the push-pin holes (107) extend to the slot (102) from a side surface (138) of push-pin holes (107), which are formed substantially orthogonal relative to the slot (102). The clamp assembly (100) includes a fastening element (109) adapted to be received in a fastener hole (111) formed adjacent the push-pin holes (107) in the side surface (138) of the mounting body (101). The fastening element (109) is configured to secure, attach and hold the clamp assembly (100) to the standing seam (103) by forcing the pins (105) against the standing seam (103) disposed in the slot (102). The clamp assembly (100) further comprises a groove (115) adapted to receive and secure a ground wire (120), cable (121) or other item advantageous for grounding of electrical components and organization. The mounting assembly (100) includes the clamp assembly (100) and a panel fastening assembly (126) comprising a device fastening element (139) adapted to be received in said attachment hole (113) for securing the device (160), one or more one or more solar caps (127) adapted to be disposed on and around the device fastening element (139) so as to mount and secure the device (160) disposed between the solar caps (127) by tightening said device fastening element (139).
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
A clamp assembly (100), and a mounting assembly (150), that may be used for securing a device (160) (e.g. a solar panel, Roof Mounted Displays, Satellite Dishes, Conduit and Piping, Snow-Retention System, HVAC etc.) to a raised portion of a standing seam (103) of a metal roof, panel or tile (119) building surface. The clamp assembly (100) comprising a mounting body (101) of a general block shape having a slot (102) for receiving the standing seam (103) formed in a bottom surface (136) of the mounting body (101) and top surface (137) for securing thereon and attaching the device (160) thereto. The clamp assembly (100) is configured with one or more pins (105) that may be formed in a substantially elongated cylindrical shape. The pins (105) may be configured to be received in one or more push-pin holes (107) formed in the mounting body (101), whereby the push-pin holes (107) extend to the slot (102) from a side surface (138) of push-pin holes (107), which are formed substantially orthogonal relative to the slot (102). The clamp assembly (100) includes a fastening element (109) adapted to be received in a fastener hole (111) formed adjacent the push-pin holes (107) in the side surface (138) of the mounting body (101). The fastening element (109) is configured to secure, attach and hold the clamp assembly (100) to the standing seam (103) by forcing the pins (105) against the standing seam (103) disposed in the slot (102). The clamp assembly (100) further comprises a groove (115) adapted to receive and secure a ground wire (120), cable (121) or other item advantageous for grounding of electrical components and organization. The mounting assembly (100) includes the clamp assembly (100) and a panel fastening assembly (126) comprising a device fastening element (139) adapted to be received in said attachment hole (113) for securing the device (160), one or more one or more solar caps (127) adapted to be disposed on and around the device fastening element (139) so as to mount and secure the device (160) disposed between the solar caps (127) by tightening said device fastening element (139).
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Clamp and mounting system for metal roofing and siding
consisting primarily of metal clamps for standing seam,
metal ground wire, metal cable wire, metal brackets,
cross-members for snow-retention members, metal posts, metal
rails, rods, and clips for mounting communications, duct
work, signage, roof mounted displays, satellite dishes,
solar, photo-voltaic, solar-thermal, solar panels, wire,
conduit and piping, snow-retension systems, HVAC, conductive
grounding washers and fasteners conductive grounding washers
and fasteners used for mounting attachments to the clamp and
mounting system, and other roof mounted products, and metal
attachment brackets.
42.
Insulated connector for attaching a solar unit to a roof
An arrangement for attaching PV panels together and to a roofing clamp includes an electrical insulating provision between the attaching arrangement and the roofing clamp while providing electrical grounded connection between the PV panels, per se.
A roofing clamp is arranged on a corresponding roof seam for receiving a Z-shaped clamp for attaching to the end of a solar collector and receiving a U-shaped clamp for attaching to the sides thereof for attaching the solar collector to the roof without insertion within said roof.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Clamp and Mounting system for metal roofing and siding consisting primarily of metal clamps for standing seam, metal ground wire, metal cable wire, metal brackets, cross-members for snow-retention members, metal posts, metal rails, rods, and clips for mounting communications, duct work, signage, roof mounted displays, satellite dishes, solar, photo-voltaic, solar-thermal, solarpanels, wire, conduit and piping, snow-retension systems, hvac, conductive grounding washers and fasteners conductive grounding washers and fasteners used for mounting attachments to the clamp and mounting system, and other roof mounted products, and metal attachment brackets
An arrangement for attaching PV panels together and to a roofing clamp includes an electrical insulating provision between the attaching arrangement and the roofing clamp.
A two-piece clamping unit for attaching to a roof seam whereby a top piece contacts one side of the seam and a base piece contacts the opposite side thereof and the top and bottom pieces are threadingly secured.
