EP3290616B1 - Mounting assembly for securing a device on a standing seam - Google Patents
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- US 2016/177984 discloses a mounting assembly according to the preamble of claim 1.
- Two or more cross member assemblies 200 of the mounting assembly 100 may be joined together by a connector 190 so as to extend across a desired length of the metal roof 104.
- the cross member assembly 200 may be formed in various dimensions, for example, a thin accent formed by two segments 202 and 204, that is scalable to various widths by adding additional segments (e.g. three by adding segment 206, four by adding segment 208,..., n) to the extruded cross member body 201 as described herein.
- the mounting assembly, system and method 100 is described as a modular assembly using a minimum number of components to operably connect to a seam 102 of a metal roof 104 to retain snow and/or function as a snow break.
- the hook bevel 143 may be formed at an angle of approximately ten degrees (10Ā°), which is a non-limiting angular dimension, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the body anchor 148 may be formed with a body anchor bevel 149 formed at an angle and functioning to transfer the applied forces of the fastener 180 to anchor assembly 230 so as to secure and hold the cross member assembly 200 to the top block 130.
- the body anchor bevel 149 may be formed at an angle of approximately forty-five degrees (45Ā°), which is non-limiting angular dimension, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the block body 130 is configured with a flange 150 on one end.
- the flange 150 functions to rotate the top block 130 around pivot 151 so as to allow the block body 131 to open and receive the anchor assembly 230 as shown in FIG. 5B .
- the flange 150 further functions to arrange and orient the top block 130 on the upper surface 134 of the clamp assembly 110 so as to align opening of the guide shaft 155 with an attachment shaft 113 of the clamp assembly 110 as shown in FIG. 5C .
- the fastener 180 may be inserted through the opening of the guide shaft 155 to the attachment shaft 113 in the upper surface 112 of the clamp assembly 110 shown in FIGS.
- the fastener 180 may be tightened and loosened by the threads, for example, turning clockwise and counter-clockwise so as to operably connect the top block 130 to the clamp assembly 110 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- the flange 150 may be configured with a clamp rotation surface 152 in a suitable rotation flange bevel 153 formed at an angle so as to provide clearance in allowing pivoting of the top block 130 at pivot 151 for insertion of the anchor assembly 240 as shown in FIGS. 7B, 7C and 11 .
- the flange 150 is configured to provide rotation and orientation and to register the load of any ice or snow supported to the clamp stand-off surfaces 219 and 229 of the cross member assembly 200 thereby directed these applied forces to the clamp assembly 110 secured to the seam 102 of the metal roof 104 as shown in FIG. 6B .
- the arm 216a is configured for multiple use to provide structural support, holding, maintaining, and preventing rotation by (1) the clamp stand-off surface 219 against a side 156 of the body 111 of the clamp assembly 110 when snow, ice or other object forces are applied to one or more of the cross member assembly 200 and ice flag 240, and (2) the nub projection 220, with support of the clamp-off surface 219, of the arm 216a extension provides holding of the ice flag 240 so as to resist deflecting, collapse and/or disengagement from coupler channel 203 of the cross member assembly 200 when snow, ice or other object forces are applied to the ice flag 240.
- the arm 216b extension is configured with hook portion 222b for holding of the ice flag 240 in the coupler channel 207 so as to resist deflecting, collapse and/or disengagement from the cross member assembly 200 when snow, ice or other object forces are applied to the ice flag 240, whereby coupler channel 207 provides for securing an ice flag 240, a connector 190, or both.
- the cross member assembly 200 comprises a body 201 having 2 or more segments 202, 204 and 206 with integral coupler channels 203, 205 and 206 for affixing thereto the connector 190 and a snow or ice flag 240 is described.
- the body 201 may be formed from metal extrusion in elongated sections from suitable metals and/or alloys used in the production of extrusions including long constant cross-section structural shapes produced by pushing metal through a shaped die such as, for example, 6061-T6 and/or 6063-T6 aluminum alloy.
- the cross member assembly 200 extrusion may be configured with a front surface 210 and a back surface 214.
- the cross member 200 along with one or more ice flags 240 advantageously may be located or assigned to a particular place along the metal roof 104, at different heights above the metal roof by the selection of the coupler channel 203 or 207, as desired to retain snow and ice from sliding off thereby preventing a hazardous condition.
- the cross member assembly 200 may be configured with one or more extensions 216 connected to and projecting from the body 201 on the back surface 214 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the arm extension 216 extends generally transversely from the body portion 201 configured with an upper surface 217, a lower surface 218, and a clamp stand-off surface 219 on an end 221 of the arm extension 216.
- the end 221 of the arm extension 216 may be formed with a protuberance projection or nub 220 as well as a locking projection 222 configured or otherwise formed at an angle to secure and hold a connector 190 and the ice flag 240 in the coupler channel 203.
- the arm extension 216a is configured with upper surface 217a, a lower surface 218a
- the arm extension 216b is configured with a lower surface 218b having the locking projection 222 and an upper surface 217b having a nub 220 on an end 221b thereof to secure and hold a connector 190 and/or the ice flag 240 in the coupler channel 207.
- the extension 231 may be formed with a locking a protrusion 232 at an end thereof and a hook portion 234.
- the protrusion 232 and hook portion 234 may be configured to join the tip 232 to the cross-bar portion 226 by the a lip entry surface 233, recess joining surface 235, a hook bevel surface 236, a lip mating surface 237, a lip bevel mating surface 238 along an upper surface of the extension 231.
- the lip bevel mating surface 238 may be formed at an angle suitable to join with the angle of the entry lip bevel 143 of the top block 130, for example, at an angle of approximately forty-five degrees (45Ā°), which is non-limiting angular dimension, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the cross member assembly 200 along with one or more ice flags 240 advantageously may be assigned to a particular place or position along the metal roof 104, at different heights above the metal roof by the selection of the coupler channel 203 or 207, as desired to snow and ice from sliding off thereby preventing a hazardous condition.
- the applied force and load of any ice or snow is supported by the structure of the hook 144 of the top block 130 and hook portion 234 of the anchor assembly 240.
- an ice flag 240 of the mounting assembly 100 can be configured with a body 241 having a lower segment 242 and an upper segment 250.
- the body 241 of the ice flag 240 may be formed from metal extrusion in elongated sections from suitable metals and/or alloys in the production of extrusions including long constant cross-section structural shapes produced by pushing metal through a shaped die such as, for example, 6061-T6 and/or 6063-T6 aluminum alloy.
- the body 241 may be cut to dimensions such as, for example, approximately 3 inch or 8 cm sections, which dimension is non-limiting, easily disposed between standing seams 102 of the metal roof 104 operating to retain snow and ice from slipping off the metal roof 104.
- the lower segment 242 includes a rear face 244 operable to retain and apply a pressure force against snow and ice accumulation between the standing seams 102 on the metal roof 104.
- the installed cross member assembly 200 and ice flag 240 may each receive a decorative portion of the metal roof 106 in the channel so as to match the color of the metal roof 104 and form an appealing decorative appearance.
- the forward end 257 may be configured to provide a smooth engagement with a particular coupler channel 203 or 207 as shown in FIGS. 3 , 6A-6B , and 11 .
- the tooth 258 configured or otherwise formed at an angle to engage and operably connect with the locking projection 222 of the cross member assembly 200 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6A .
- the foot 115 and toe portion 116 have an increased grip used advantageously to secure to the standing seam 102 in the slot 117, whereby the applied forces are spread across the standing seam 102 through the edge 116a of the toe portion 116 so as to increase a holding force as well as to reduce puncturing (e.g. causing a hole where water and elements may enter into the structure or home through the roof) or other damage such as, for example, to a paint or hydrophobic coating (e.g. TeflonĀ®) of the metal roof.
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- a suitable clamp assembly 110 is manufactured by PMC Industries, Inc. identified by clamp product part Ace ClampĀ®, A2Ā® and/or A2-NTM.
- the clamp assembly 110 of the present invention has advantages of improved holding force configured to withstand harsh environmental conditions (e.g. heat, wind, vibration, seismic, storms and other forces) so as to maintain the clamp assembly 110 secured to the standing seam 102 such as, for example, seismic, vibration, wind, hurricanes, and other adverse conditions.
- the clamp assembly 110 of the present invention has advantages of improved holding force load characteristics of at least a thirty percent (30%) increase compared to conventional clamp assemblies such as, for example, increased holding force ranging approximately up to and including 1,600 lb. vertical load.
- the planar lower surface 139 of top block 130 is placed adjacent the upper surface 112 of clamp body 111 with the leaf spring 160 arranged on the upper surface 134 of the top block 130 aligning guide shaft 155 and attachment shaft 113 for inserting therethrough the fastener 180 to affix securely to a clamp assembly 110.
- the embodiment of the present invention where the mounting assembly and system 100 is configured with the leaf spring 160 is advantageous for on person installations of the metal roof and where an audible sound provides the installer with information on the positive engagement of the cross member 200.
- the leaf spring 160 may be formed from suitable materials having sufficient strength, durability and ability to withstand environmental factors such as, for example, stainless steel with suitable bias and elastomeric properties when disposed on the seam 102 of a metal roof 104 for extended periods of time as shown in FIG.
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- The present invention relates to a modular mounting assembly for retaining snow, ice, items and other objects on a wall, rooftop and other structure using a cross member assembly having an anchor assembly configured to join to a latch assembly of top block and clamp assembly and hold the cross member assembly.
- Conventional assemblies and methods for snow and/or ice mounting assemblies use a mounting system for mounting to a wall, roof or other structure to restrain from falling such as, for example, snow, ice, or other items and/or objects. The mounting system is adapted to mount thereto a cross-bar, rod, stop, decorative insert, snow break, or other member typically oriented parallel to the peak or otherwise transverse to the snow, ice or other objects. Additionally, when the structure is a metal roof with a standing seam, conventional mounting systems require numerous parts and assemblies that add cost to the manufacture and installation. Consequently, conventional assemblies are costly to manufacture as well as installation time is increased because of the assembly required onsite that adds time on the roof for the installer and overall costs for the installation.
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US 2016/177984 discloses a mounting assembly according to the preamble of claim 1. - Consequently, there is a long felt need for a simple and effective means to attach the cross-member to a clamp assembly for mounting to a wall, roof or other structure.
- It is an object of the present invention to overcome the disadvantages of conventional mounting assemblies to satisfy a long felt need for a simple and effective means to attach the cross-member to a mounting clamp assembly to a wall, roof or other structure.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a mounting assembly for securing to a structure such as a standing seam of a metal roof having less components, direct approach transverse method of interconnecting, and improved installation. The mounting assembly comprising a clamp assembly having a clamp body for attaching to the structure. The clamp body has an attachment for receiving a fastener to attach items and objects thereto. A top block is configured to be joined to the clamp assembly by the fastener having an flange located adjacent a side of the clamp body adapted to allow rotation of the top block and a latch assembly located on a side of the top block opposite the flange adapted to receive an anchor assembly of a cross member assembly and join the latch and anchor assemblies to operably connect the cross member assembly to the clamp assembly secured to the structure. The cross member assembly including a coupler channel configured to operably connect an ice flag and/or to receive a connector therein. A clamp stand-off surface on an end an arm extension of the cross member assembly abuts a side of the clamp body upon securing said anchor assembly and said latch assembly for opposing forces applied by snow, ice or other objects to one or more of the cross member assembly and/or ice flag.
- Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the following drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various figures unless otherwise specified.
- For a better understanding of the present invention, reference will be made to the following Description of the Embodiments, which is to be read in association with the accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, show certain aspects of the subject matter disclosed herein and, together with the description, help explain some of the principles associated with the disclosed implementations, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating the mounting assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view, taken along lines A-A ofFIG. 6A , illustrating the top block and clamp assembly of the mounting assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view, taken along lines B-B ofFIG. 6B , illustrating the ice flag and cross member assemblies of the mounting assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is an end view illustrating the cross member assembly of the mounting assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D are side views illustrating the operation of operable connection between the top block, clamp assembly and cross member assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 6A is an exploded perspective view of a mounting assembly andFIG. 6B is an assembled perspective view illustrating mounting assembly according to the present invention; -
FIG. 7A is a side perspective view illustrating a clamp assembly of the present invention;FIG. 7B is a side view illustrating a leaf spring adapted to bias the top block toward the clamp assembly in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, andFIG. 7C is a side perspective view illustrating a fastener used in accordance with embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 8 is a side perspective view illustrating a top block of the mounting assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 9 is a side perspective view illustrating a connector of the mounting assembly of the present invention; -
FIG. 10 is a side view illustrating an ice flag of the mounting assembly of the present invention -
FIG. 11 is a side view illustrating a cross member assembly of the mounting assembly of the present invention; and -
FIGS. 12A and 12B are side and top views illustrating a top block of the mounting assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. - Non-limiting embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent like elements throughout. While the invention has been described in detail with respect to the preferred embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated that upon reading and understanding of the foregoing, certain variations to the preferred embodiments will become apparent, which variations are nonetheless within the spirit and scope of the invention.
- The terms "a" or "an", as used herein, are defined as one or as more than one. The term "plurality", as used herein, is defined as two or as more than two. The term "another", as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms "including" and/or "having", as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term "coupled", as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically.
- Reference throughout this document to "some embodiments", "one embodiment", "certain embodiments", and "an embodiment" or similar terms means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearances of such phrases or in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments without limitation. The term "or" as used herein is to be interpreted as an inclusive or meaning any one or any combination. Therefore, "A, B or C" means any of the following: "A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B and C". An exception to this definition will occur only when a combination of elements, functions, steps or acts are in some way inherently mutually exclusive.
- The drawings featured in the figures are provided for the purposes of illustrating some embodiments of the present invention, and are not to be considered as limitation thereto. Term "means" preceding a present participle of an operation indicates a desired function for which there is one or more embodiments, i.e., one or more methods, devices, or apparatuses for achieving the desired function and that one skilled in the art could select from these or their equivalent in view of the disclosure herein and use of the term "means" is not intended to be limiting.
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FIGS. 1 through 12A-12B , mounting assembly is generally shown aselement 100 is useful to attach to a standing seam 102 of ametal roof 104 as well as to display outwardly a portion of themetal roof 106 for decorative purposes as desired, as illustrated inFIGS. 3 ,5D and6B . Themounting assembly 100 comprises may be configured as aclamp assembly 110,top block 130 secured by afastener 180 to theclamp assembly 110, and across member assembly 200 configured with ananchor assembly 230 to operably connect by a 90Ā° approach to alatch assembly 140 formed in thetop block 130, and a snow and/orice flag 240 configured to operably connect to thecross member assembly 200. Two or more cross member assemblies 200 of themounting assembly 100 may be joined together by aconnector 190 so as to extend across a desired length of themetal roof 104. Moreover, thecross member assembly 200 may be formed in various dimensions, for example, a thin accent formed by twosegments segment 206, four by addingsegment 208,..., n) to the extrudedcross member body 201 as described herein. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting assembly, system andmethod 100 is described as a modular assembly using a minimum number of components to operably connect to a seam 102 of ametal roof 104 to retain snow and/or function as a snow break. The mounting assembly, system andmethod 100 also may formed and utilized without the portion of themetal roof 106. As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, the apparatus system andmethod 100 may find further used for mounting other items and things to a structure such as a wall, building or rooftop, shingled roof, and structures other than a metal roof. - Referring to
FIGS. 1-2 ,5A-5D ,6A-6B ,7A-7B ,8 and12A and 12B , thetop block 130 may be formed from ablock body 132 configured with a pair ofsides upper surface 134 and alower surface 139 having a generally planar segments to secure thefastener 180 and mounted on theclamp assembly 110, respectively, and alatch assembly 140. Thefastener 180 is configured to be received in a guide shaft 155 (e.g. a bore or an opening) extending between the upper andlower surfaces cross member assembly 200 to thetop block 130 and clampassembly 110, as illustrated inFIG. 5B as well as generallyFIGS. 5A-5D and6A-6B . Theblock body 132 be formed from suitable materials that are durable, resist corrosion, maintain strength at high temperatures, and are easy to maintain such as, for example, 6063-T6 and/or 6061-T6 aluminum alloy (e.g. containing magnesium and silicon as its major alloying elements), stainless steel alloys, plastics and carbon fiber products. Thetop block 130 may be formed in a dimension of 1.25 inches long, which dimension is non-limiting and as top block may be scaled as desired. Theupper surface 134 may be formed with atail 135 having anintegral flange 150 with apivot 151 and arotation surface 152 formed at an angle for arotation bevel 153 located adjacent theclamp assembly 110 functioning to provide movement when operably connecting thecross member 200 to theclamp assembly 110 andtop block 130. Theupper surface 134 may be formed at an angle with atail bevel 135 to remove excess material from thetop block 130 so as to save material costs and to create a lighter component advantageously useful during the labor and installation of the mounting assembly, system andmethod 100 while operating on ametal roof 104 or other structure. Theupper surface 136 may be configured with atong nose 136 andtong nose bevel 137 formed at an angle so as to provide clearance with thecross member 200 when connecting with thelatch assembly 140. - Referring to
FIGS. 1, 2 ,5A-5D ,6A-6B , and12A-12B , thetop block 130 may be configured with alatch assembly 140 formed between theupper surface 134 and thelower surface 139 so as to operably connect to thecross member assembly 200 by direct connection by placing crosswise, at right angles to the long axis of thecross member assembly 200 by inserting thecross member assembly 200 in a transverse approach to thelatch assembly 140 thetop block 130. Thelatch assembly 140 comprises alip 142, ahook 144, arecess 146 and ananchor 148 to secure and hold thecross member assembly 200 by the applied force imparted on thetop block 130 by thefastener 180. Thelatch assembly 140 may be formed by milling such as, for example, computer numeric controlled (CNC) machining to mill anentry lip bevel 143 formed at an angle to thelip 142, whereby theentry lip bevel 143 functions to allow lifting of thetop block 130 when theanchor assembly 230 is positioned for entry to thetop block 130. Thetip surface 141 may be formed in a vertical axis dimension or may be part of the original extrusion or block of material. Theentry lip bevel 143 functions to rotatetop block 130 having thefastener 180 secured to theclamp assembly 110. Theentry lip bevel 143 may be formed at an angle of approximately between thirty degrees (30Ā°) and forty-five degrees (45Ā°), which is non-limiting angular dimension, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Thelatch assembly 140 also may be formed with ahook bevel 145 formed at an angle joining thelip 142 to thehook 144 andrecess 146 by CNC milling manufacturing techniques. Thehook bevel 145 functions to latch and hold thecross member assembly 200 after entry and transitioning of thelip 142 by theanchor assembly 230. - The
hook bevel 143 may be formed at an angle of approximately ten degrees (10Ā°), which is a non-limiting angular dimension, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Thebody anchor 148 may be formed with abody anchor bevel 149 formed at an angle and functioning to transfer the applied forces of thefastener 180 to anchorassembly 230 so as to secure and hold thecross member assembly 200 to thetop block 130. Thebody anchor bevel 149 may be formed at an angle of approximately forty-five degrees (45Ā°), which is non-limiting angular dimension, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Additionally, theguide shaft 155 is configured with a portion extending into thebody anchor 148 andbody anchor bevel 149 so as to allow rotation of thetop block 130 in cooperation with theentry lip bevel 143 when theanchor assembly 230 is positioned for entry to thetop block 130 thereby functioning to allow lifting of thetop block 130 and transitioning of thelip 142 by theanchor assembly 230 to latch and hold thecross member 200. According to an embodiment of the present invention, eachtop block 130 surface of thelip 142,entry lip bevel 143,hook 144,hook bevel 145,recess 146,anchor 148 andanchor bevel 149 are configured or otherwise formed at an angles suitable to conform to the joining section(s) on theanchor assembly 230 of thecross member assembly 200. - Referring to
FIGS. 1, 2 ,5A-5D ,6A-6B and11 , theblock body 130 is configured with aflange 150 on one end. Theflange 150 functions to rotate thetop block 130 aroundpivot 151 so as to allow theblock body 131 to open and receive theanchor assembly 230 as shown inFIG. 5B . Theflange 150 further functions to arrange and orient thetop block 130 on theupper surface 134 of theclamp assembly 110 so as to align opening of theguide shaft 155 with anattachment shaft 113 of theclamp assembly 110 as shown inFIG. 5C . For example, thefastener 180 may be inserted through the opening of theguide shaft 155 to theattachment shaft 113 in theupper surface 112 of theclamp assembly 110 shown inFIGS. 2 ,5A-5D ,6A-6B and7A . Thefastener 180 may be tightened and loosened by the threads, for example, turning clockwise and counter-clockwise so as to operably connect thetop block 130 to theclamp assembly 110 as shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 . Theflange 150 may be configured with aclamp rotation surface 152 in a suitablerotation flange bevel 153 formed at an angle so as to provide clearance in allowing pivoting of thetop block 130 atpivot 151 for insertion of theanchor assembly 240 as shown inFIGS. 7B, 7C and11 . Theflange 150 further provides a predetermined distance as registered on thepivot 151 on aside 154 ofclamp assembly 110 to the edge of the clamp stand-off surface 229 on thecross member assembly 200 so as to provide a stable structure for the operable connection as shown inFIGS. 1, 2 ,5A-5D , and7 , although one skilled in the field will understand that eitherside clamp assembly 110 on the standing seam 102 as shown. - In operation, the
flange 150 is configured to provide rotation and orientation and to register the load of any ice or snow supported to the clamp stand-offsurfaces cross member assembly 200 thereby directed these applied forces to theclamp assembly 110 secured to the seam 102 of themetal roof 104 as shown inFIG. 6B . Accordingly, thearm 216a is configured for multiple use to provide structural support, holding, maintaining, and preventing rotation by (1) the clamp stand-off surface 219 against aside 156 of thebody 111 of theclamp assembly 110 when snow, ice or other object forces are applied to one or more of thecross member assembly 200 andice flag 240, and (2) thenub projection 220, with support of the clamp-off surface 219, of thearm 216a extension provides holding of theice flag 240 so as to resist deflecting, collapse and/or disengagement fromcoupler channel 203 of thecross member assembly 200 when snow, ice or other object forces are applied to theice flag 240. Similarly, theanchor arm extension 224 is configured for multiple use to provide structural support, holding, and preventing rotation by (1) the clamp stand-off surface 229 against aside 156 of thebody 111 of theclamp assembly 110 when snow, ice or other object forces are applied to one or more of thecross member assembly 200 andice flag 240, and (2) thehook portion 222a provides holding of theice flag 240 so as to resist deflecting, collapse and/or disengagement from thecross member assembly 200, whereby thecoupler channel 203 allows for securing anice flag 240, aconnector 190, or both. Thearm 216b extension is configured withhook portion 222b for holding of theice flag 240 in thecoupler channel 207 so as to resist deflecting, collapse and/or disengagement from thecross member assembly 200 when snow, ice or other object forces are applied to theice flag 240, wherebycoupler channel 207 provides for securing anice flag 240, aconnector 190, or both. Similarly, thenub 220b onend 221b of theanchor arm extension 224 adjacentupper surface 217b is configured to provide structural support, holding, and preventing rotation theice flag 240 in thecoupler channel 207 so as to resist deflecting, collapse and/or disengagement from thecross member assembly 200 when snow, ice or other object forces are applied to theice flag 240, whereby thecoupler channel 207 allows for securing anice flag 240, aconnector 190, or both. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 ,5A-5D ,6A-6B , and11 , thecross member assembly 200 comprises abody 201 having 2 ormore segments integral coupler channels connector 190 and a snow orice flag 240 is described. Thebody 201 may be formed from metal extrusion in elongated sections from suitable metals and/or alloys used in the production of extrusions including long constant cross-section structural shapes produced by pushing metal through a shaped die such as, for example, 6061-T6 and/or 6063-T6 aluminum alloy. Thecross member assembly 200 extrusion may be configured with afront surface 210 and aback surface 214. Thefront surface 210 may be formed with atab 211 and atab 213 disposed on each edge thereby forming achannel 212 configured to receive a decorative portion of themetal roof 106. According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, thecross member assembly 200 is configured to accept a decorative, matching section ofmetal roof 106 disposed slidably into achannel 212 on a facing,front surface 212 of thecross member assembly 200. Thecross member assembly 200 is configured to accept a decorative, matching section of metal roof placed into achannel 212 on a facing, front surface of a cross-member. The cross member assembly is configured to accept anice flag 240 mountable to aback surface 214 of thecross member assembly 200 using anintegral tong portion 251 cooperating with one ormore coupler channels segments cross member 200. Theice flag 240 also includes a surface orforward face 246 having achannel 249 configured to accept insertion of a decorative, matching section ofmetal roof 106 disposed into thechannel 249 to display a similar appearance with the decorative, matching section ofmetal roof 106 disposed into achannel 212 on a facing,front surface 210 of thecross member assembly 200, as shown inFIGS. 3 and6B . Consequently, thecross member 200 along with one ormore ice flags 240 advantageously may be located or assigned to a particular place along themetal roof 104, at different heights above the metal roof by the selection of thecoupler channel - As is illustrated more particularly in
FIGS. 3, 4 and11 , thecross member assembly 200 may be configured with one ormore extensions 216 connected to and projecting from thebody 201 on theback surface 214 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Thearm extension 216 extends generally transversely from thebody portion 201 configured with anupper surface 217, alower surface 218, and a clamp stand-off surface 219 on an end 221 of thearm extension 216. The end 221 of thearm extension 216 may be formed with a protuberance projection ornub 220 as well as a lockingprojection 222 configured or otherwise formed at an angle to secure and hold aconnector 190 and theice flag 240 in thecoupler channel 203. For example, referring tosegment 202, thearm extension 216a is configured withupper surface 217a, alower surface 218a, Similarly, referring tosegment 206, thearm extension 216b is configured with alower surface 218b having the lockingprojection 222 and anupper surface 217b having anub 220 on anend 221b thereof to secure and hold aconnector 190 and/or theice flag 240 in thecoupler channel 207. It should be appreciated that the number of segments of thecross member assembly 200 is scalable and may be formed, for example, from twosegments multiple segments metal roof 104 by the addition of anarm extension 216 with a lockingprojection 222 and anub 220 to secure and hold aconnector 190 and/or theice flag 240 in thecoupler channel 207 as shown inFIGS 3 and 4 . - Referring to
FIG. 11 , thecross member assembly 200 may be configured with asegment 204 having ananchor arm extension 224 and ananchor assembly 230. Theanchor arm extension 224 may be formed withportion 225 andportion 227 extending from thebody 210 withportions cross-bar portion 226 so as to give a particular shape to thecoupler channel 205 so as to secure and hold aconnector 190. Theanchor assembly 230 may be configured as anextension 231 connecting to thecross-bar portion 226 and extending generally transverse therefrom. Theextension 231 may be formed with a clamp stand-off surface 229 on lower surface adjacent the lockingprojection 222 ofsegment 202 connecting to the lockingprojection 222 by an iceflag locking bevel 223. Theextension 231 may be formed with a locking aprotrusion 232 at an end thereof and ahook portion 234. Theprotrusion 232 andhook portion 234 may be configured to join thetip 232 to thecross-bar portion 226 by the alip entry surface 233,recess joining surface 235, ahook bevel surface 236, a lip mating surface 237, a lipbevel mating surface 238 along an upper surface of theextension 231. Thelip entry surface 233 may be formed at an angle to allow entry of theprotrusion 232 to thetop block 130 and suitable to join with the angle of theentry lip bevel 143, for example, an angle approximately between thirty degrees (30Ā°) and forty-five degrees (45Ā°), which is non-limiting angular dimension, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Thehook bevel surface 236 may be formed at an angle suitable to join with thehook bevel 145 of thetop block 130, for example, at an angle of approximately ten degrees (10Ā°), which is a non-limiting angular dimension, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The lipbevel mating surface 238 may be formed at an angle suitable to join with the angle of theentry lip bevel 143 of thetop block 130, for example, at an angle of approximately forty-five degrees (45Ā°), which is non-limiting angular dimension, according to an embodiment of the present invention. - In operation, as illustrated in
FIGS. 2, 3 ,6A and 6B , thecross member assembly 200 along with one ormore ice flags 240 advantageously may be assigned to a particular place or position along themetal roof 104, at different heights above the metal roof by the selection of thecoupler channel hook 144 of thetop block 130 andhook portion 234 of theanchor assembly 240. In addition, the joined surfaces of thetop block 130, for example, the surface of thelip 142,entry lip bevel 143,hook 144,hook bevel 145,recess 146,anchor 148 andanchor bevel 149 are configured to conform to the joining section on theanchor assembly 230 of thecross member assembly 200. Principally, the joined surfaces of thetop block 130 are joined to the adjacent surfaces of thetip 232 to thecross-bar portion 226 by the alip entry surface 233,recess joining surface 235, ahook bevel surface 236, a lip mating surface 237, a lipbevel mating surface 238 along an upper surface of theextension 231. Consequently, thecross member assembly 200 is configured with theanchor assembly 230 advantageously forming a snap connection with thetop block 130 and clamp assembly 110 (e.g. fastener 180,top block 130 and latch assembly 140) by inserting thereto (i.e. snap in place to theclamp assembly 110 and top block 130) in a direct contact, transverse approach, or alternatively securing thefastener 180 through spring and/orleaf spring 160 and guideshaft 155 of thetop block 130, and to clamp assembly 110 (e.g. an A2 SI clamp or A2-Nā¢ clamp). - As illustrated in
FIGS. 3 ,6A-6B , and10 , anice flag 240 of the mountingassembly 100 can be configured with abody 241 having alower segment 242 and anupper segment 250. Thebody 241 of theice flag 240 may be formed from metal extrusion in elongated sections from suitable metals and/or alloys in the production of extrusions including long constant cross-section structural shapes produced by pushing metal through a shaped die such as, for example, 6061-T6 and/or 6063-T6 aluminum alloy. Thebody 241 may be cut to dimensions such as, for example, approximately 3 inch or 8 cm sections, which dimension is non-limiting, easily disposed between standing seams 102 of themetal roof 104 operating to retain snow and ice from slipping off themetal roof 104. Thelower segment 242 includes arear face 244 operable to retain and apply a pressure force against snow and ice accumulation between the standing seams 102 on themetal roof 104. The lower segment or to further includes aforward face 246 configured withtabs channel 249 for insertion of a decorative portion of themetal roof 106 that may be displayed facing an observer from the ground. The installedcross member assembly 200 andice flag 240 may each receive a decorative portion of themetal roof 106 in the channel so as to match the color of themetal roof 104 and form an appealing decorative appearance. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 3 ,6A-6B ,10 and11 , theupper segment 250 of theice flag 240 can be configured with atong portion 251 extending from ahinge spring portion 252 operably connected to thebody 241 andlower segment 242. Thetong portion 251 has anupper arm 254 and alower arm 260 extending from thehinge spring portion 252. Theupper arm 254 may be configured with atongue end 255 having anupper surface 256 that may be formed as a continuous surface that is relatively smooth, aforward end 257 on a distal end of theupper surface 256 and atooth 258 on a proximal end of theupper surface 256. Theupper surface 256 is may be configured to engage and register against the upper surface 218 (e.g. 218a ofcoupler channel 203 shown inFIG. 3 ) within aparticular coupler channel FIGS. 3 ,6A-6B , and11 . Theforward end 257 may be configured to provide a smooth engagement with aparticular coupler channel FIGS. 3 ,6A-6B , and11 . Thetooth 258 configured or otherwise formed at an angle to engage and operably connect with the lockingprojection 222 of thecross member assembly 200 as shown inFIGS. 3 and6A . - Referring to
FIGS. 3 ,10 and11 , thetooth 258 can be formed with an inward beveled edge forming a back angle of approximately forty degrees (40Ā°), which is non-limiting, so that thetooth 258 prevents unwanted collapse of thetong 251 andspring 252 portions thereby releasing of theice flag 240 from acoupler channel cross member assembly 200 by the applied force of snow, ice or other object imparting a force onback surface 244 of thelower segment 242. Similarly, thelower arm 260 may be configured with anose 261 having an arcuate slidingsurface 262, aproximal surface 263, arecess 264, aregister edge 265 and aprotrusion 266. The arcuate slidingsurface 262 is configured to provide a smooth engagement and transition (e.g. to slide over the nub 220) with aparticular coupler channel FIGS. 3 ,6A-6B , and11 . Therecess 264 can be configured with a shape so as to align adjacent surfaces between thenub projection 220 on thecross member assembly 200 and the surfaces of theproximal surface 263, theregister edge 265 and theprotrusion 266 of theice flag 240. The connection between thenub 220 and therecess 264 is configured to prevent unwanted disengagement, release and/or collapse of thetong 251 andspring 252 portions thereby releasing of theice flag 240 from acoupler channel cross member 200 by the applied force of the load from snow, ice or other object imparting a force onback surface 244 of thelower segment 242. In addition, the protuberance orprojection 266 adjacent theregister edge 265 may be formed of a suitable length and extension to engage a portion of the lower surface 218 (e.g.lower surface 218a ofcoupler channel 203 as shown inFIGS. 3 and11 ) so as to provide further engagement and locking of theice flag 240 to thecross member assembly 200, thereby preventing unwanted release therefrom by the applied force of snow, ice or other object imparting a force onback surface 244 of thelower segment 242. As discussed herein, theice flag 240 may be placed at selectable predetermined heights for snow and/or ice retention purposes as desired (e.g. in a higher or lower position above the metal roof 104) by selection and insertion into thecoupler channel cross member assembly 200. - Referring to
FIG. 9 , aconnector 190 may be configured to operably connect sections of thecross member assembly 200 so as to create extended lengths on ametal roof 104 according to an embodiment of the mountingassembly 100 of the present invention. Theconnector 190 may be configured as an elongated bar or rod from suitable materials such as AISI 300 Series 1B-B stainless steel. A generally rectangular shapedconnector 190 may be formed having a top 191, bottom 192,side 193,side 194,front 195, back 196 and anotch 197 at a mid-portion thereof. Thenotch 197 is useful to register the mid-portions of the connector when inserting intocoupler channels cross member assembly 200. In operation, each of thecoupler channels connector 190 and sliding engagement thereof as shown inFIG. 6A . The dimensions of theconnector 190 and thecoupler channels connector 190 engages theside walls body 201,upper surface 217,lower surface 218 and lockingprojection 222. Additionally theconnector 190 is configured to be received in theanchor arm extension 224 formed at a mid-portion of thebody 201 and, more specifically within the box-like coupler formed by thebody segment 201,portion 225,portion 227, andcrossbar portion 226 as is illustrated inFIG. 11 . In operation one ormore connectors 190 may be inserted into one or all of thecoupler channels mid-portion notch 197 in onecross member assembly 200. Anothercross member assembly 200 may be aligned to one or all of thecoupler channels corresponding coupler channels - Referring to
FIGS. 1, 2 ,5A-5D ,6A-6D and7A , the mountingassembly 100 utilizes aclamp assembly 110 for mounting to a standing seam 102 of ametal roof 104. Theclamp assembly 110 can be configured with anattachment shaft 113 opening to receive thefastener 180 so as to secure thetop block 130 thereto with thecross member assembly 200 there-between as described herein. Theattachment shaft 113 may be formed smooth, threaded, or both, to secure to thethreads 185 of thefastener 180, or alternatively made smooth for a self-tappingfastener 180 having a hardened composition that cuts threads in the 6063 aluminum alloy upon tightening. Theclamp assembly 110 comprises abody 111 having a generally U-shaped form with downwardly extendinglegs slot 117 configured to receive the standing seam 102 of ametal roof 104. Thebody 111 is configured with anupper surface 112 having a generally planar shape with theattachment shaft 113 centrally located in theupper surface 112 for receiving afastener 180 to attach items and objects thereto on themetal roof 104. Theleg 114 is configured with afoot 115 and atoe portion 116 at an end of the generally downwardly extendingleg 114 segment thereof configured to be located adjacent the standing seam 102 and underneath any crimped ends or roll of the standing seam 102 of themetal roof 104 inserted inslot 117. Thefoot 115 andtoe portion 116 have an increased grip used advantageously to secure to the standing seam 102 in theslot 117, whereby the applied forces are spread across the standing seam 102 through the edge 116a of thetoe portion 116 so as to increase a holding force as well as to reduce puncturing (e.g. causing a hole where water and elements may enter into the structure or home through the roof) or other damage such as, for example, to a paint or hydrophobic coating (e.g. TeflonĀ®) of the metal roof. Theleg 118 is configured with anarcuate surface 119, one ormore pins smooth pin channels leg 118 of thebody 111 and extending to theslot 117 along a path to one ormore pockets 129 formed the inner surface of theleg 114. The one ormore pockets 129 are configured to cooperate with thepins clamp assembly 110, whereby in operation tightening thefastening element 126 urges thepins pins more pockets 129 on theleg 114. Asuitable clamp assembly 110 is manufactured by PMC Industries, Inc. identified by clamp product part Ace ClampĀ®, A2Ā® and/or A2-Nā¢. Theclamp assembly 110 of the present invention has advantages of improved holding force configured to withstand harsh environmental conditions (e.g. heat, wind, vibration, seismic, storms and other forces) so as to maintain theclamp assembly 110 secured to the standing seam 102 such as, for example, seismic, vibration, wind, hurricanes, and other adverse conditions. Theclamp assembly 110 of the present invention has advantages of improved holding force load characteristics of at least a thirty percent (30%) increase compared to conventional clamp assemblies such as, for example, increased holding force ranging approximately up to and including 1,600 lb. vertical load. - Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the
arcuate surface 119 formed inleg 118 may be configured to allow forming the one ormore pin channels pins predetermined angle 172. Thepredetermined angle 172 may be established along thearcuate surface 119 such as, for example, in a range betweenpredetermined angle 172a andpredetermined angle 172b. Accordingly, theclamp assembly 110 can be configured during manufacture to change, vary or modify thepredetermined angle 172 of the pins 120,122 as desired so as to change where pins 120, 122 will press against the standing seam 102. Consequently, theleg 118 of thebody 111 of theclamp assembly 110 provides for customization for different pin channels and configurations of themetal roof 106 available from various metal roof manufacturers. - For example, as illustrated by
phantom lines FIG. 7A ,certain metal roof 106 pin channels have different configurations of the standing seam 102, wherebyfastening element 126 with ahead 124 andwasher 128 ofclamp assembly 110 may direct thepins predetermined angles clamp assembly 110 may be configured to direct thepins predetermined angle 172b so as to improve clearance for tools utilized by the installer, e.g. difficulty reaching and driving fasteners between standing seams 102 when certain tools are positioned horizontal and/or otherwise at angles parallel to themetal roof 104. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, theleg 118 of theclamp assembly 110 may be formed offsetpin channels arcuate surface 119, for example, apin channel 121 formed atpredetermined angle 172a and apin channel 123 formed apredetermined angle 172b so as to offset the holding part of eachpin washer 128 is of suitable size to urgepins - As illustrated in
FIG. 7C , thefastener 180 of the mountingassembly 100 further comprises ahead 181, awasher 182 formed integral to the head withserrations 183 on the surface of thewasher 182 oriented, for example, adjacent the top block, and anelongated shaft 184 that may be threaded 185. Thefastener 180 may be formed from suitable materials having sufficient strength, durability, and ability to withstand environmental conditions such as, for example, a serrated flange hex head screw formed from AISI 300 Series stainless steel with dimensions of 3/8 - 16 x 1" long. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, thefastener 180 may be used to secure thetop block 130 theclamp assembly 110 by inserting thefastener 180 in theguide shaft 155 and theattachment shaft 113 of the clamp assembly. Thefastener 180 and thefastening element 126 for theclamp assembly 110 may be the same thereby providing the reduction in components of the retention apparatus andsystem 100 and advantages and cost and installation of the mountingassembly 100 whereby thecross member assembly 200 may be inserted to thetop block 130, emitting an audible sound (e.g. snap or clicking) for holding thecross member assembly 200 securely that is advantageous in installations of the mountingassembly 100 on steep pitches of themetal roof 104, one person installations, whereby the audible sound provides the installer with information on the positive engagement of thecross member assembly 200 as shown inFIGS. 5A-5D . - In another embodiment of the present invention, as illustrated in
FIGS. 5A-5D , the mountingassembly 100 may be configured preassembled with thefastener 180 secured through thetop block 130 to the attachment shaft 1113 of theclamp assembly 110 with thefastener 180 tightened to apredetermined distance 170, as shown inFIGS. 5B . Thepredetermined distance 170 may be established as the distance for theanchor assembly 230 to be inserted so as to traverse thelip 142 to reachrecess 146 to engage thehook portion 144 such as, for example, .125 inch or 3.25 mm, which is non-limiting, utilizing thepivot 151. Thepreassembled mounting assembly 100 may be formed with asuitable fastener 180 for example a threaded hex bolt inserted into the threadedchannel 127 or a self-tapping threaded bolt secured in theattachment shaft 113. Alternatively, the preassembled mountingassembly 100 may be formed in apredetermined distance range 171, whereby the range is a distance such that (1) theanchor assembly 230 may be inserted to therecess 146 and (2) unwanted rotation of thetop block 130 is prevented when thefastener 180 is tightened. Thepredetermined distance range 171 for unwanted rotation may be limited to where the tail of theflange 150 or therotation surface 152 does not rise above theupper surface 112 of thebody 111 of theclamp assembly 110. For example, the mountingassembly 100 has thefastener 180 andtop block 130 affixed to theclamp body 111 at apredetermined distance range 171 set at, for example, approximately a range approximately between about 0.125 to 0.157 inches or 3.25 to 4.0 mm, as shown inFIG. 5C . - In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, as shown in
FIG. 7B , the mountingassembly 100 may be configured a spring orleaf spring 160 located between thetop block 130 and thefastener 180 for biasing thetop block 130 toward theclamp body 111. Accordingly, thefastener 180 may be disposed through a spring orleaf spring 160, theguide shaft 155 and secured to theattachment shaft 113 of theclamp assembly 110 so as to provide a spring-loaded attachment whereby thecross member assembly 200 may be inserted to the latch assembly 14 oftop block 130 clicking and holding thecross member assembly 200 securely. - The planar
lower surface 139 oftop block 130 is placed adjacent theupper surface 112 ofclamp body 111 with theleaf spring 160 arranged on theupper surface 134 of thetop block 130 aligningguide shaft 155 andattachment shaft 113 for inserting therethrough thefastener 180 to affix securely to aclamp assembly 110. The embodiment of the present invention where the mounting assembly andsystem 100 is configured with theleaf spring 160 is advantageous for on person installations of the metal roof and where an audible sound provides the installer with information on the positive engagement of thecross member 200. Theleaf spring 160 may be formed from suitable materials having sufficient strength, durability and ability to withstand environmental factors such as, for example, stainless steel with suitable bias and elastomeric properties when disposed on the seam 102 of ametal roof 104 for extended periods of time as shown inFIG. 6B . Consequently, the mountingassembly 100 is configured to connect theanchor assembly 230 of thecross member assembly 200 using theleaf spring 160 providing biasing of thetop block 130 against thefastener 180, whereby thecross member assembly 200 may be inserted in thelatch assembly 140 and snap into place and thefastener 180 may then be tightened uniformly to finalize the installation. - While certain configurations of structures have been illustrated for the purposes of presenting the basic structures of the present invention, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that other variations are possible which would still fall within the scope of the appended claims. Additional advantages and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments shown and described herein. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims.
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- A mounting assembly for securing a device to a standing seam of a metal roof on a building surface, said mounting assembly comprising:
an apparatus for securing a device to a raised portion of a standing seam of a surface, said apparatus comprising:a clamp assembly (100) for detachably engaging the raised portions of the standing seam, said clamp assembly including a mounting body (110) of a general block shape having two downwardly extending legs (114, 118) and a slot (117) for receiving said raised portion formed in a bottom surface of said mounting body (110) and top surface (112) for securing the device thereon;one or more pins (120, 122), each of said one or more pins having a substantially elongated cylindrical shape, each of said one or more pins being received in a push-pin channel (121, 123), said push-pin channel(s) (121, 123) extending from a side surface (119) of said mounting body (110) to said slot (117); anda fastening element (126), said fastening element (126) adapted to be received in a channel (127) formed adjacent said push-pin channel (121, 123) in said side surface of said mounting body (110), said fastening element (126) configured to secure said clamp assembly to the raised portion of the standing seam by forcing said one or more pins (120, 122) against said raised portion of the standing seam when disposed in said slot (117)said apparatus further comprising an attachment shaft (113) in a top surface of said mounting body (110) for securing the device thereoncharacterized in thatone (118) of the two legs of the mounting body (110) of the clamp assembly (100) is configured with an arcuate surface (119), the push-pin channel(s) (121,123) and the channel (127) for the fastening element (126) being formed in said arcuate surface (119) at a predetermined angle relative to said slot (117), and in that the mounting assembly further comprises a top block (130) configured with an upper surface (134) and a lower surface (136) configured with a generally planar shape with a guide shaft (155) formed therein and extending between said upper and lower surface wherein said guide shaft being adapted to receive a fastener (180) thereby joining the top block to said attachment shaft (113) of said mounting body (110), said top block (130) comprising a flange (150) to be located adjacent a side of said mounting body (110) wherein said flange (150) being adapted to allow rotation of said top block (130), and a latch assembly (140) located on a side of said top block opposite said flange (150); anda cross-member assembly (200) configured with a body (201) consisting of a generally elongated planar shape with a front surface (210) and back surface (214), said back surface (214) provided with two or more segments (202, 204, 206), one of which is formed by an anchor arm extension (204) and the other one or more segments being formed by at least one arm extension (216a, 216b), said anchor arm extension (204) extending generally transverse from said back surface (214) of said body (201) and comprising an anchor assembly (230) adapted to operably connect to said latch assembly (140) of the top block (130) and to the clamp assembly, and said at least one arm extension (216a, 216b) extending generally transverse from said back surface of said body and comprising a coupler channel (203, 207) configured to operably connect an ice flag and/or to receive a connector therein. - The mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein said fastening element (126) has a head (124) of sufficient dimension for high torque against each of said pins (120, 122).
- The mounting assembly of claim 2, wherein said fastening element (126) has a locking element (125) on a surface of a head (124) of said fastening element (126).
- The mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein said fastening element (126) has an integral washer (128) of sufficient dimension for high torque against each of said pins (120, 122).
- The mounting assembly of claim 1, further including a washer (128) disposed between said fastening element (126) and said at least one pin (120, 122), said washer (128) configured to transmit a securing force of the fastening element (126) to said one or more pins (120, 122), thereby forcing said one or more pins (120, 122) against said raised portion of the standing seam in said slot (117).
- The mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the other one (114) of the two legs (114, 118) of said mounting body (110) is configured with a portion foot and toe portion (115, 116) disposed adjacent said slot (117) for applying an applied force along an edge of said toe portion (115) to the raised portion of the standing seam.
- The mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein said upper surface (112) configured with an attachment shaft (113) adapted to receive said fastening element (126) for securing to said top block.
- The mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein said fastener (180) has a locking element (183) on a surface of a head of said fastener (180).
- The mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein said fastener (180) has an integral washer (183) of sufficient dimension for high torque against at least one of said top block.
- The mounting assembly of claim 1, further including a leaf spring (160) disposed between said fastener (180) and said top block (130), said leaf spring (160) adapted to bias the top block toward the clamp assembly (100), said leaf spring (160) arranged on said upper surface (134) of said top block (130) aligning said guide shaft (155) and attachment shaft (113) for inserting there-through said fastener (180) to affix securely to said clamp assembly.
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