EP2784242A1 - Dispositif de chauffage - Google Patents

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EP2784242A1
EP2784242A1 EP14162247.2A EP14162247A EP2784242A1 EP 2784242 A1 EP2784242 A1 EP 2784242A1 EP 14162247 A EP14162247 A EP 14162247A EP 2784242 A1 EP2784242 A1 EP 2784242A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D13/00—Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage ; Sky-lights
    • E04D13/10—Snow traps ; Removing snow from roofs; Snow melters
    • E04D13/103—De-icing devices or snow melters
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D13/00—Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage ; Sky-lights
    • E04D13/04—Roof drainage; Drainage fittings in flat roofs, balconies or the like
    • E04D13/076—Devices or arrangements for removing snow, ice or debris from gutters or for preventing accumulation thereof
    • E04D13/0762—De-icing devices or snow melters

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  • Snow and ice also collect on steps which can be particularly dangerous for pedestrians.
  • An elongated warming device may be used to prevent snow and ice buildup and accumulation on a roof or step.
  • the device comprises a flat deck, a U-shaped bracket, and a self-regulating heat cable.
  • the device is metal.
  • the flat deck has two long ends and two faces, wherein the first long end is a free edge.
  • the U-shaped bracket comprises two sides, a back, and a tab. The two sides and the back form a channel, where the opening for the channel is between the ends of the two sides.
  • the end of one side of the U-shaped bracket extends inwards towards the opening of the channel to form the tab, which holds the heat cable in the channel.
  • the U-shaped bracket is attached to the second long end of the flat deck.
  • the heat cable is in the channel of the U-shaped bracket.
  • an elongated warming device comprising a flat deck, a U-shaped bracket, and a self-regulating heat cable; wherein the device is metal, wherein the flat deck has two long ends and two faces, wherein the first long end is a free edge, wherein the U-shaped bracket comprises two sides, a back, and a tab, where the two sides and the back form a channel, where the opening for the channel is between the ends of the two sides; the end of one side of the U-shaped bracket extends inwards towards the opening of the channel to form the tab, which holds the heat cable in the channel, the U-shaped bracket is attached to the second long end of the flat deck so that the opening of the channel is open towards the flat deck, wherein the heat cable is in the channel of the U-shaped bracket.
  • the device is configured so that it may be installed under any row of shingles.
  • the device is configured so that it may be installed in the valley of a roof.
  • the flat deck comprises holes close to the first long end, to allow fasteners to attach the flat deck to the roof.
  • the angle between the flat deck and the side of the U-shaped bracket attached to the flat deck is about 135° or more, preferably wherein one side of the U-shaped bracket is co-planar with the flat deck.
  • the angle between the flat deck and the side of the U-shaped bracket attached to the flat deck is about 90°.
  • the side of the U-shaped bracket opposite to the tab has an elongated bump.
  • At least one face of the flat deck has a rough surface texture.
  • the device is configured so it may be installed on a step.
  • the first long end of the flat deck is bent at approximately 90 degrees to the flat deck so the first long end extends toward the face of the flat deck that is opposite to that of the U-shaped bracket.
  • the present invention also provides a method for melting ice or snow from a roof comprising the steps of:
  • the flat deck is installed under a row of shingles.
  • the device is installed in the valley of a roof.
  • one side of the U-shaped bracket is co-planar with the flat deck.
  • the side of the U-shaped bracket opposite to the tab has an elongated bump.
  • An elongated warming device (10), shown in figures 1-6 may be used to prevent snow and ice buildup and accumulation on the roof or on steps.
  • the device (10) comprises a flat deck (20), a U-shaped bracket (30), and a self-regulating heat cable (40).
  • the device is metal.
  • the flat deck (20) has two long ends and two faces, wherein the first long end is a free edge (21).
  • the U-shaped bracket (30) comprises two sides (31, 32), a back (33), and a tab (34).
  • the two sides (31, 32) and the back (33) form a channel (35), where the opening for the channel (35) is between the ends of the two sides (31, 32).
  • the end of one side (31 or 32) of the U-shaped bracket (30) extends inwards towards the opening of the channel (35) to form the tab (34), which holds the heat cable (40) in the channel (35).
  • the U-shaped bracket (30) is attached to the second long end of the flat deck (20) so that the opening of the channel is open towards the flat deck.
  • the heat cable (40) is in the channel (35) of the U-shaped bracket (30).
  • the device (10) is configured so that it may be installed under any row of shingles.
  • the device (10) may be installed at the bottom row of shingles right above the gutter or gutter cover as shown in Figure 2 .
  • the device (10) may be installed under the second row of shingles, or the third row, as shown in Figures 4 and 5 .
  • the device (10) may be installed under any row of shingles up to the top of the roof.
  • Multiple warming devices (10) may be installed under several rows of shingles.
  • the width of the flat deck (20) may vary depending on the application. In some embodiments the width may be from about 6 inches to about 8 inches.
  • the device (10) is configured so that one or more devices may be installed in the valley of a roof.
  • the device (10) may be installed so that the wire is near the center of the valley or near the shingles, as shown in Figure 3 .
  • the flat deck (20) may be placed under or above the shingles.
  • the device (10) may be installed in the valley of a roof so the self-regulating heat cable (40) is facing the shingles, or facing away from the shingles.
  • the flat deck (20) comprises holes, close to the first long end (21), to allow fasteners to attach the flat deck (20) to the roof. These holes will allow fasteners, such as screws or nails to be used to fasten the device (10) to the roof. The area around the holes may be debossed to allow space for the screw head or nail head.
  • the U-shaped bracket (30) creates the channel (35) for the heat cable (40) to fit into. It is installed through the opening of the channel (35).
  • One side of the U-shaped bracket (30) has a tab (34) to prevent the heat cable (40) from slipping out of the channel (35).
  • the side of the U-shaped bracket (30) opposite to the tab (34) has an elongated bump (36). With both a tab (34) and an elongated bump (36) the heat cable (40) should be more secure in the channel (35).
  • the tab (34) is formed from the bend that connects the U-shaped bracket (30) to the flat deck (20).
  • one side (31 or 32) of the U-shaped bracket (30) is co-planar with the flat deck (20).
  • the side of the U-shaped bracket (30) that is coplanar is side (31), in some embodiments it is side (32).
  • a bend connects the second long end of the flat deck (20) to one side (31) of the U-shaped bracket (30).
  • the angle between the flat deck (20) and the side (31) of the U-shaped bracket (30) attached to the flat deck (20) is about 90° or more, such as about 135° or more.
  • one side of the U-shaped bracket (30) is co-planar with the flat deck (20).
  • the angle between the flat deck (20) and the side (31) of the U-shaped bracket (30) attached to the flat deck (20) is greater than 180° so that the opening of the channel (35) is partially closed off by the deck (20).
  • the elongated warming device (10) may also be used to prevent snow and ice buildup and accumulation on steps.
  • the device (10) is configured so it may be installed on a step, as shown in Figure 6 .
  • the width and length of the device (10) must be appropriate to fit on a step.
  • at least one face of the flat deck (20) has a rough surface texture to prevent slipping.
  • the face of the flat deck (20) has upward embossments.
  • the device (10) is made from heavy duty aluminum.
  • the U-shaped bracket (30) may be attached to the flat deck (20) in several ways when used the device (10) is used on a step, as shown in Figure 6 .
  • one side of the U-shaped bracket (30) is co-planar with the flat deck (20).
  • the first long end (21) of the flat deck (20) is bent at approximately 90 degrees to the flat deck (20) so the first long end (21) extends toward the face of the flat deck (20) that is opposite to that of the U-shaped bracket (30).
  • a bend connects the second long end of the flat deck (20) to one side (31) of the U-shaped bracket (30) so the flat deck (20) and the side (31) of the U-shaped bracket (30) are at approximately 90 degrees.
  • the heat cable (40) heats the warming device (10) to melt ice or snow.
  • the heat cable (40) may be able to increase the temperature of part of a roof or step so it is warm enough to melt ice or snow.
  • the heat cable (40) is a low temperature self-regulating cable, such as the CHROMALOX brand self-regulating low temperature heating cable, available from CHROMALOX Precision Heat and Control, or the equivalent. It is capable of being directly connected to typical household electric service. It is self regulating so that when the ambient temperature is higher less heat is produced, and when the ambient temperature is lower more heat is produced. It may be jacketed to protect it from exposure to water and the environment.
  • the heat cable (40) can provide enough heat at cold temperatures to melt ice and snow.
  • the heat cable (40) is attached to an electrical source.
  • the heat cable (40) may be run inside the downspout then out an opening near the bottom of the downspout to connect to an outlet or hardwired into a circuit.
  • the opening in the downspout may be sealed around the cable to prevent rainwater from leaking out.
  • the heat cable (40) may be run into the attic, and connected to an outlet or hardwired into a circuit through the attic.
  • the heat cable (40) is controlled by a switch or a temperature measuring device (10).
  • a switch may be used to manually turn on and off the heat cable (40).
  • a temperature measuring device (10) may be used to turn on the heat cable (40) when the temperature is below a set temperature.

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