JP2019536928A - Building vents - Google Patents

Abstract

A ventilation opening of the ridge for ventilating the roof of the building through a recess along the roof ridge toward the atmosphere has a gap for overlapping the dent, and a first flange portion disposed on one side of the gap And a first ridge vent panel having a second flange portion disposed on the other side of the gap and having a flange portion for being placed on a roof comprising a first ridge vent panel; and a first flange portion and a second flange portion. The portions are acute to each other, and further, the vent panel of the first ridge is connected to the flange portion and has a side portion extending upward from the flange portion around the gap, and in a relationship spaced apart from the flange portion. A frame portion for maintaining the lid portion, a lid portion connected to the frame portion and covering the gap, and extending between the lid portion and the flange portion, disposed laterally between the gap and the atmosphere, one of the gaps; First corrugated filter plate located on the side, lid and flange A second corrugated filter plate extending laterally between the gap and the atmosphere and disposed on the other side of the gap, wherein the corrugated filter plate is between the atmosphere and the gap. It has sufficient pore size to provide an air passage and block the movement of atmospheric particles through the corrugated filter plate, while encouraging air movement through the corrugated filter plate. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

  This application claims priority from US Provisional Patent Application No. 62/430052, filed December 5, 2016, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

  The present disclosure relates generally to ridge vents for venting roofs of buildings such as houses.

  The ridge vent provides the required ventilation to the roof of a house or other building and prevents condensation in the roof due to infiltration of the roof or attic cavity or other moisture collection. The vents in the various wings attempt to prevent rain from entering the roof through the vents, while providing vanes, grids, and filters to allow air to flow between the roof and the atmosphere along the building ridge. , And louvers are available. Types of lids and covers are used to act as guards to keep rain out. However, to date, conventional vents have been ineffective in controlling the ingress of snow and rain into the attic space, especially in snowstorms, storms, and other cases.

  In the construction of various types of buildings, wood products are widely used as roofing substrates. That is, a sheet of OSB sheathing or plywood is nailed or screwed to a roof truss or roof rafters to install the roof decoration, and is typically subsequently fixed onto the sheet. There is a roof shingle. In particular, when building a house, it is also common to form a roof that includes the top and provide a vent in the attic space at the top or roof ridge through the ridge vent. Typically, the holes in the outer wall are provided along the upper edge, with the outer wall being opened directly into the attic space of the building. Typically, a ridge vent assembly in various forms of other elements that are extended, perforated, arranged in an overlapping manner, or extended along a series of lengths, then run along the entire top edge , Covering the open outer wall. More specifically, the ridge vent assembly includes a flange provided along both sides of the upper end, with other flanges located on or tied to the shingle. With this construction, the hot air collected in the attic is allowed to escape from the house through the wing vents, thereby allowing the owner to try to cool the air in the house while the attic contains rather hot air. Provide a more energy efficient structure, especially in summer.

  Indeed, the roof needs to be assembled in a way that prevents rainwater intrusion. It is considered desirable to provide readiness to ease the overall architectural aspect, substantially preventing the ingress of water / snow adjacent to the wing vent assembly, operating below the outer wall and from the wing vent. Allow unobstructed flow of circulating air exiting.

  The vents of known ridges are typically formed using nonwoven synthetic fiber mats with irregularly arranged fibers placed over the gutters in the gable roof. The lid shingles are then mounted over the nonwoven synthetic fiber mat. Synthetic fiber mats allow air flow through grooves in gable roofs while dealing with the ingress of moisture and debris. On the other hand, however, this type of vent is not effective in stopping the ingress of the most moisture reaching the roof slope, for example due to wind caused by rain.

  Other known ridge vent systems utilize an open-called foam material that includes a closed cell top element that covers the ridge ventilation channels. However, this is provided in a short length format that must be tied together. In addition, due to the meniscus force of the water within the open cells, the foam material additionally retains moisture within the cells and reduces the effective ventilation area, thus defeating the purpose of the ridge vent.

  Conventionally known systems simultaneously use a suitable (specified minimum) amount of airflow through the wing vents, in the presence of winds caused by moisture, using appropriate shut-off techniques, and the Unless such a wind is configured, depending on the mounting technique used, all previously known systems can generally tolerate leakage, generally due to wind caused by rain. There is a need for a ridge vent design that provides adequate airflow in the presence of rain-induced winds while preventing such winds caused by rain from entering the roof cavity.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a roof vent that obviates or mitigates at least some of the aforementioned disadvantages in the prior art.

  Facilitates proper attic ventilation, while at the same time providing air to the roof through wing vents from snow particles, water droplets, water spills on the roof surface, combustion ash, and / or gaining entries An improved ridge vent is desired which reduces the intrusion of other undesirable elements.

  A first aspect provided is a ridge vent for venting a building roof to the atmosphere through a recess in the roof, wherein the ridge vent has a flange for being placed on the roof. The flange portion has a gap for overlapping the recess, and has a frame portion having a side portion extending upward from the flange portion around the gap, and the frame portion has a lid portion separated from the flange portion. The lid portion is connected to a frame portion, covers the gap, extends between the lid portion and the flange portion, and is disposed laterally between the gap and the air. A corrugated filter plate, the corrugated filter plate having sufficient pore size to facilitate air movement through the corrugated filter plate while blocking the passage of air particles through the corrugated filter plate. Having a's.

  A second aspect provided is a ridge vent for venting a building roof to the atmosphere through a recess along the roof ridge, wherein the ridge vent is a first ridge vent. The panel includes a flange portion for being placed on a roof, the flange portion includes a gap for overlapping the recess, and the flange portion includes a first flange portion disposed on one side of the gap. Having a second flange portion disposed on the other side of the gap, so that the first flange portion and the second flange portion are at an acute angle to each other, are coupled to the flange portion, and A frame portion having a side portion extending upward from the flange portion, wherein the frame portion is for holding the lid portion in a relationship separated from the flange portion, and is connected to the frame portion and covers the gap. Extending between the lid and the flange, and And a first corrugated filter plate laterally disposed between the air and the air, the first corrugated filter plate is disposed on the one side of the gap, between the lid portion and the flange portion A second corrugated filter plate extending laterally between the gap and the atmosphere, wherein the second corrugated filter plate is disposed on the other side of the gap, and the corrugated filter comprises Providing an air passage between the gap and the corrugated filter, wherein the corrugated filter is sufficient to promote an air passage through the corrugated filter plate while blocking the flow of air particles through the corrugated filter plate. Has pore size.

  The foregoing and other aspects are described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying figures.

FIG. 1 is a side end view of a vent of a building. FIG. 2 is a side view of the vent of the ridge shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the lid of the vent of the ridge shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a side end view of the vent of the ridge shown in FIG. 3 including a connected flange. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the vent of the ridge shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a further perspective view of the vent of the ridge shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view of the filter plate portion of the vent of the ridge shown in FIG. FIG. 8a is yet another embodiment of the ridge vent shown in FIG. FIG. 8b is yet another embodiment of the ridge vent shown in FIG. FIG. 9a is yet another embodiment of the roof vent filter plate shown in FIG. FIG. 9b is yet another embodiment of the roof vent filter plate shown in FIG. FIG. 10 shows another embodiment in which the space between the filter plates adjacent to the vents of the building of FIG. 1 is sealed.

  In the drawings, like reference numbers indicate corresponding parts in different drawings.

  Referring to FIG. 1, a ridge vent assembly 10 includes a flange 12 mounted along each side of a top edge of a roof 9 and a shingle 8 or a shingle 8 with the flange 12 located on top. Shingles 8 may be included. With this construction, the hot air collected in the attic space 6 is allowed to escape from the dwelling (e.g., house) through the ridge vent assembly 10 so that the attic space contains rather hot air, especially during summer. Provide a more energy efficient structure when the owner tries to cool the air in the house. Wing vents 10 for asphalt shingles or composition roofs are installed over ventilation grooves 28 (eg, recesses) located through the roof structure / sheathing 11 along the roof 9 top. .

  Please refer to FIG. The ridge vent assembly 10 is interconnected (e.g., overlaps) through a series of adjacent male and female connector sections 13a and 13b, and forms a series of bent panels 10a and 10b as the top of the roof 9. Attached along. As a result, the male connector portion 13a is received by the female connector portion 13b in an overlapping manner in order to suppress entry of foreign matter (for example, water) between the adjacent panels 10a and 10b. In addition, each of the panels 10a, 10b has portions 11a, 11b joined at a ridge 130 such that the portions 11a, 11b form an acute angle with each other when measured from the inside of the ridge vent 10. Is done. Each of the sections 11a, 11b has a separate filter plate 46 extending along the length of the section 11a, 11b, and the ridge vent 10 has a filter plate which can be distinguished on both sides of the recess 28 in the roof 9. 46 and a corresponding gap 22 in the flange 12 of the vent 10 of the ridge. Therefore, each of the portions 11a and 11b of the flange portion 12 comes into contact with a series of divided gaps 22 along the recess 28 between the portions 11a and 11b of the vent 10 of the ridge. It is noted that the lid 16 (also referred to as the hood vent hood) also has corresponding portions 11a, 11b on both sides of the ridge 130. Each portion 11a, 11b of the lid 16 is provided with a respective one of the flanges 12 to provide a location for the filter plate 46 between the back of the lid 16 and the upper surface of the flange 12 (on both sides of the ridge 130). It is important to keep a distance from the parts 11a, 11b. The position near the filter plate 46 between the lid portion 16 and the flange portion 12 is such that foreign matter (for example, water) enters between the portions 12 and 16 via the gap or into the recess 28 via the gap 22 in the flange portion 12. , While at the same time promoting the movement of air both inside and outside the inside 6 of the roof 9 via the depression 28. For example, the filter frame 56 is used to abut each other, and thus has a side wall 15 that prevents foreign matter from entering between adjacent lengths of the filter plate 46 in adjacent ventilation sections 10a, b (see FIGS. 9a, b). When placed in the filter frame 56, an elastic seal (eg, foam, rubber) may be placed, for example, between adjacent side walls 15 to prevent foreign matter from entering between adjacent lengths of the filter plate 46. . It will be appreciated that the filter frame 56 may be located between the lid 16 and the flange 12 when attached to the ridge vent 10 as assembled. An elastic seal may be placed between the connectors 13a, b to suppress intrusion of foreign matter as desired.

  As described further below, the adjacent filter plates 46 of the ridge vent portions 10a, 10b may also include a filter plate 46 (e.g., a filter plate adjacent to each of the adjacent vent sections 10a, 10b, respectively). It is apparent that the connector has a connector (for example, the block section 38 shown in FIG. 5) in order to suppress foreign matter from entering between adjacent sections. With respect to the ventilation sections 10a, 10b themselves, it is recognized that the connector portions 13a, 13b can be formed at the ends of the lid 16 and / or the flange portion 12, as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, the shingle 8 can then be used to secure the ridge vent 10 to the roof deck 11 using mechanical fasteners (eg, nails, not shown). Referring to FIG. 10, in another embodiment, adjacent filter plates 46 may have one or more overlapping folds in the overlap region 80, between the ends 33 of adjacent filter plates 46. Foreign matter is prevented from entering. For example, the end 33 of the filter plate 46 overlaps the fold line 35 of the adjacent filter plate 46 in the overlapping area 80. Further, for example, the fold line 35 of the filter plate 46 may overlap the fold line 35 of an adjacent filter plate 46 in the overlap region 80.

  FIGS. 1, 3 and 4 show a ridge vent 10 for venting the building roof 9 to the atmosphere. The ridge vent 10 includes a flange 12 that is attached to the shingle 11 and has a gap 22 for ventilating air from the inside 6 of the building (eg, attic). The ridge vent 10 supports a dimensioned and configured lid 16 to cover the gap 22 (including the roof recess 28) and the support frame 14, as shown in FIG. And one or more supports 14 (e.g., a frame) extending from the flange 12 for the purpose. The support part 14 allows air to pass between the atmosphere and the gap 22 and is used for the separation distance between the lid part 16 and the flange part 12 (the movement of air in the air vent 10 of the ridge between the opposing filter plates 46). Passages that may include a series of baffles 50 located on one or both of flange 12 and lid 16 to direct air flow, as well as to reduce reduction in proportion to the cross-sectional area. (Between the flange 12 and the lid 16). The ridge vent 10 may also be, for example, a corrugated filter plate that is covered by a lid 16 on one side of the ridge vent 10 and disposed on one side of a central gap 22 between the lid 16 and the flange 12. Or a strip 46 (corrugated filter plate or strip 46). The corrugated filter plate 46 is sufficient to encourage air to pass through the corrugated filter material 46 (eg, from one side 19 to the other side 19 of the corrugated filter material 46), but the snow particles, ash Pores 47 (e.g., perforations, pores, as shown in FIG. 7) that inhibit the movement of particles and / or water droplets (e.g., from one side 19 to the other side 19 of the corrugated filter material 46) (A plurality of openings).

  In any event, the purpose of the corrugated filter material 46 is to reduce unwanted particles / droplets (in the case of material, for example, passing through the corrugated filter plate 46 acting on the inside of the roof from the atmosphere through the gaps 22 and adjacent depressions 28). The movement of solid and / or liquid pieces) while providing the movement of air. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 5, optional vents 21 (e.g., grooves) are shown in the flange 12 and / or lid 16 to facilitate the deflection of larger debris from impact of the corrugated filter plate 46. It is. In particular, the vents 21 may be distributed along the surface and length of the filter plate 46, from larger debris trying to enter the opening between the lid 16 and the flange 12 (eg, the separation space). To prevent damage to the device. In addition, the upright wall protruding from the flange 12 is used to block water or other foreign matter carried by the wind along the shingle 8 so that, optionally, there is a collar 78 (see FIG. 5). Good. In this sense, the collar 78 acts as a particulate (eg, water) shield carried along the surface of the shingle 8, however, the collar 78 does not provide a separation distance between the lid 16 and the flange 12. It will be appreciated that it only protrudes the portion and allows the filter plate 46 to touch the movement of air between the lid 16 and the flange 12. The collar portion 78 may extend from one end of each of the ridge vents 10a, b to the other end, as described.

  A fastener location 60 (e.g., a nail hole) for placing a fastener (a nail) for securing the ridge vent assembly 10 to the roof outer wall 11 is shown. Fastener locations 60 (eg, holes or indicia, etc.) on lid 16 are aligned with fastener locations 60 (tubes, holes, or indicia, etc.) as part of support 14 and / or flange 12. It is recognized that they may be arranged in a row.

  It will be appreciated that there may be many different options for positioning / orienting the corrugated filter plate 46. For example, the corrugated filter plate 46 may be arranged to extend upward (see FIG. 5) between the flange 12 and the lid 16 (covering the gap 22). In this example, the edge 41 of the corrugated filter plate 46 (see FIG. 7) is arranged adjacent to the respective surfaces 13, 17 of the flange 12 and the lid 16. Further, the fold line 35 extends from one edge 41 of the filter plate 46 to another edge 41. Moreover, the folding line 35 is parallel to the length of the filter plate 46 from one side 33 to the other side 33, for example parallel to the recess 28 running the length of the surfaces 13, 17 and the length of the ridge of the roof 9. It is arranged sequentially along something.

  Further, for example, the corrugated filter plate 46 may be arranged to extend (see FIG. 1) between the flange 12 and the lid 16 (covering the gap 22). In this example, the folded regions 42 (see FIG. 7) of the corrugated filter plate 46 are arranged along their lengths adjacent to the respective surfaces 13, 17 of the flange 12 and lid 16. As can be seen in FIG. 7, the fold area 42 extends between opposite edges 41 of the corrugated filter plate 46. It is recognized that the corrugated filter plate 46 may contact the upper surface 13 of the flange 12, contact the back 17 of the lid 16, and / or contact the upper surface 13 of the flange 12 and the back 17 of the lid 16. . Side walls 15 (eg, an abutment wall, see FIG. 4) extending upwardly from upper surface 13 of flange portion 12 are also considered to be considered part of upper surface 13 of flange portion 12. It is recognized that the side wall 15 extending downward from the bottom / backside 17 of the lid 16 is also considered part of the bottom / backside 17 of the lid 16. Further, the abutment wall 15 may be included as part of the filter frame 56 (FIGS. 9a, b). For example, abutment wall 15 may be used to seal ends 33 of filter plates 46 adjacent to each other.

  The corrugated one (see FIG. 7) refers to draws or bends to the folds, and may alternate between grooves and ridges on the surface of the filter plate 46. Corrugated surface 36 also refers to pleated surface 36. The corrugated surface 36 also refers to the shape of the folds of the parallel and staggered peaks 35 and grooves 35. The joint between the folds can be well defined or the surface 36 (such as an arched portion of the surface 36 of the corrugated filter material 46), for example, an arch change from one fold to the next. ). For example, the corrugated filter material 46 (eg, plate) may be a single-walled surface 36 as shown, or a double-walled structure (not shown) located on one side of the gap 22. (Having a space between adjacent walls having a corrugated surface 36). Preferably, the corrugated filter material 46 is exposed to an air passage that impinges on the corrugated filter material 46 from the atmosphere, and includes the gap 22 (and the recess 28 overlapping with the building roof membrane 11) and the roof space 6 (eg, attic space). )). Preferably, the corrugated filter material 46 is exposed from the exit of the roof space (e.g., attic space) to an air passage impinging on the corrugated filter material 46 and the gap 22 (and the recess 28 overlapping with the building roof membrane 11). As well as a corrugated surface 36 directed to the atmosphere.

  From the viewpoint of the arrangement of the corrugated filter material 46 with respect to the lid 16 (covering at least the recess 28) and with respect to the flange portion 12, the corrugated filter material 46 includes , And across the upper surface 13) of the flange portion 12. Thus, the corrugated filter material 46 may touch one of the surfaces 13, 17, both surfaces 13, 17 and / or do not touch either of the surfaces 13, 17 (eg, the flange portion 12 and the lid portion 16). It is recognized that a secondary structure (e.g., suspended between surfaces 13, 17 by a filter frame 56) that can be used to position the lid 16 in inter-gap relationship therebetween. For example, the secondary structure may be formed by a support 14 described herein as an example only. In any event, the corrugated filter material 46 extends transversely (whole, partially, or otherwise) between the lid 16 and the flange portion 12 (eg, the base of the ridge vent 10). Overall, any movement of air between the gap 22 and the atmosphere will pass through the body of the corrugated filter material 46. Instead, in part, some movement of the air between the gap 22 and the atmosphere passes through the body of the corrugated filter material 46 and movement of the air between the gap 22 and the atmosphere causes the movement of the air between the gap 22 and the atmosphere. Orbiting the body of. With respect to traversing, this may be laid across or lying (eg, between opposing surfaces 13, 17), lying sideways (eg, between opposing surfaces 13, 17), diagonal (eg, between opposing surfaces 13, 17), left and right. (Eg, between opposing surfaces 13, 17), crosses (eg, between opposing surfaces 13, 17), crosses (eg, between opposing surfaces 13, 17), traverses or laterally lays or extends (eg, It may be referred to as crossing (eg, between opposing surfaces 13, 17) and crossing (eg, between opposing surfaces 13, 17). An example of a traverse (eg, between opposing surfaces 13, 17) may lie at right angles or perpendicular to each or both opposing surfaces 13, 17. It is also recognized that the corrugated filter material 46, when extending away from the surfaces 13, 17 (either in or out of contact with the real surfaces 13, 17), may be other than 90 ° as desired.

  The ridge vent 10 is considered to be a ridge vent type for natural ventilation because it uses a process of supplying and removing air through an indoor space (eg, attic) without using a mechanical system. . The natural ventilation provided by the ridge vent 10 may refer to the transfer of outside air to the room space as a result of pressure or temperature differences. There can be two types of natural ventilation that occurs in buildings. That is, wind ventilation and buoyancy-driven ventilation. Wind can be the primary mechanism of wind ventilation, while buoyancy-driven ventilation can occur as a result of directional buoyancy due to temperature differences between inside and outside a building. Alternatively, natural ventilation may be referred to as passive ventilation, as the method of providing attic ventilation for thatch assembly is passive ventilation without power assist based on the ridge vent 10. This method relies firstly on natural convection of air—upward movement of hot air for low density—but can take advantage of the pressure differential created by the wind.

  Natural convection initiates an upward flow of air through the attic, through the ridge vent 10. If the air intakes mounted low in the attic cause cooler air to be displaced by the hot air exhausted through the vents mounted high in the attic, this airflow will cause a continuous air flow through the attic. It can be maintained to help flow. When a volume approximately equal to the vent opening area is mounted at or near the bottom or eaves and at the top of the attic space, convection assisted ventilation is effective and is referred to as 'balanced ventilation'. It is recognized that ridge vent 10 may be a powered ridge vent rather than a passive type. For example, the ridge vent 10 has a power unit, eg, a fan that includes a corresponding drive mechanism (eg, a motor) to assist in moving air through the corrugated filter plate 46.

  A set of all open areas of a plurality of recesses / holes 47 (eg, the respective effective open area of the cross-sectional area of each hole 47) with respect to the net free cross-sectional area for air movement (flow path) through the corrugated filter plate ) May be configured to satisfy a threshold for a minimum net open area. For example, the threshold for the open area may be about 50 square inches of flow capacity (eg, net free area) available as a passage for passing air. It is recognized that the minimum net open area threshold may be a standard defined threshold and may vary between countries, regions, and / or states based on building codes. In the example, if the corrugated filter plate 46 does not extend from the surface 13 to the surface 17, then all available net free air regions will be the effective open area of each cross-sectional area of each hole 47 in the corrugated filter plate 46, and It will be the set of open cross-sectional areas of the air gap between the end of the filter plate 46 and the adjacent surfaces 13,17.

  Referring to FIGS. 1 and 3, the wing vent 10 simultaneously deters the entry of snow, water, cinders and other (unwanted particles) into the attic and provides ventilation for the roof. The ridge vent 10 has a flange portion 12, a support portion 14 (shown as an illustrated embodiment), and a lid 16 configured to cover the support portion 14 and cover a corrugated filter plate 46. The flange portion 12 is preferably flat to lie flush with the shingle 11 to facilitate installation of the ridge vent 10. The support 14 extends upward (e.g., vertically) from the flange 12. The lid 16 surrounds the support 14, but in order to allow atmospheric air passing around the corrugated filter plate 46 and the support 14, a ventilation area (eg, groove 21) between the lid 16 and the flange 12. Is dimensioned. With reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, a series of connectors (eg, tabs 52 and slots 54) are shown by way of example, and the engagement of the connectors 52, 54 with one another 12 to provide coupling, thereby sandwiching the corrugated filter plate 46 therebetween. For example, the knob 52 connected to the lid 16 has a hook for connecting to the groove 54 of the flange 12 (for example, the groove 54 is disposed on the support 14). It is recognized that the knob 52 connected to the flange portion 12 has a hook connected to the groove 54 of the lid portion 16 (for example, the groove 54 is disposed on the support portion 14). As such, the connector 50 may include a lid 16 and a flange 12 to facilitate the assembly of the parts 12, 16 together, such as a single unit before being fastened to the shingle 11 via fasteners (eg, nails). Is provided at a position opposite to. As an alternative to various assembling of the parts 12, 16 including the insertion of the corrugated filter plate 46 between the parts 12, 16 prior to assembly of the parts 12, 16 via the connector part 50 (e.g. located on the support 14). It is also recognized that the ridge vent 10 is integrally formed as an integral molded panel 10a, 10b including a corrugated filter plate 46 disposed inside each of the panels 10a, 10b.

  The support portion 14 is an example of a frame (eg, the frame portion 14) that can provide structural rigidity between the lid 16 and the flange portion 12, thereby holding the lid 16 at a distance from the flange portion. In this situation, the structural rigidity of the ridge vent 10 is provided. It is also recognized that the frame portion 14 may be separated from the corrugated filter plate 46 (eg, the frame portion 14 and the corrugated filter plate 46 are separate and are different elements of the ridge vent 10). It is also recognized that the frame portion 14 can be integrated with the corrugated filter plate 46 (eg, the frame portion 14 and the corrugated filter plate 46 are integral components of the ridge vent 10). For example, the frame portion 14 with the integral corrugated filter material 46 can be attached to both the lid 16 and the flange portion 12 and the frame portion 14 separates from each surface 13, 17 (eg, upwards). , Downward, etc.).

  The corrugated filter plate 46 is a perforated plate that is corrugated to increase its surface area, and thus the passage of air through the surface 36 at various angles with respect to the different surfaces of the fold 42 that are at an angle to each other. I will provide a. As such, the corrugated surface 36 is the planar surface of the boundary surface measured between the adjacent pair of ends 34 of the ridge vent 10 (eg, the end 34 of the ridge vent 10 and the adjacent opposing surfaces 13, 17). It has a larger surface area than the corresponding plane (opening 21 of the elongated hole) on the side of the (cross-sectional area). The corrugated filter plate 46 is selected to suppress the movement of atmospheric particles through the corrugated filter plate 46 while facilitating the movement of air through the corrugated filter plate 46 from side 19 to the side 19. May have a pore 47 size. Compared to the planar surface area of the non-corrugated cross-section on the side of the ridge vent 10 (eg, covered by a planar non-corrugated fibrous layer), a pore size of, for example, about 120 microns will result in a filter Snow movement may be suppressed while providing proper air circulation through the corrugated surface of plate 46. The material of the corrugated filter plate 46 inhibits the attachment of particles (eg, snow) to the corrugated surface 36 when the surface 36 is in an extended direction (eg, up, away, heading) with respect to the surfaces 13, 17. It may be made of a metal such as, but not limited to, stainless steel, aluminum, or other materials.

  8a, b, the end 34 has panel connector sections 13a, 13b for connecting panels 10a, 10b assembled next to each other, and a series of ridges along the length of the roof 9 top. Form the vent assembly system 10. End 34 may also be a separation element that is assembled into lid 16, flange 12, as part of lid 16 and flange 12, and / or lid 16 and flange 12 during assembly of ridge vent 10. And a block section 38 formed as The block sections 38 may be constructed of a material similar to the parts 12,16 (eg, plastic), which may be provided as an integral part or a separate part of the parts 12,16. The block section 38 is a section that blocks the atmosphere and is therefore not provided with holes (for example, suppression of airflow through the block section 38). Here, the corrugated filter plate 46 is located between the opposing block sections 38 (either one of the ends 34 of the ridge vent assembly 10), so that the airflow between the opening 21 and the recess 28 Is directed only through the corrugated filter plate 46. The presence of the block sections 38, in one embodiment, is such that when mounted as a series of sections along the roof 9 top, there is a seamless inter-connection between the corrugated filter plates 46 of adjacent panels 10a, 10b of the ridge vent assembly 10. Provides consolidation. Thus, preferably, adjacent corrugated filter plates 46 are in direct contact with each other (e.g., as shown in FIG. 10 instead, the surface 36 of one plate 46 is in contact with the surface 36 of another adjacent plate 46). Rather than directly contact), they can be adjacent to one another via a plug-in block section 38.

  Referring back to FIG. 3, as described above, the corrugated filter plate 46 (see FIG. 7) is located on one side of the opening 21 and has a longer surface than can be achieved by a similar planar porous layer. Providing a cross-sectional surface area between 13 and 17, thereby increasing the amount of filter media available to allow passage of air through filter plate 46. It goes without saying that many variants can be reached without departing from the main part of the invention.

  For example, in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the lid portion 16 that is disposed in a relation to be separated from the flange portion 12 by interposing the frame portion 14 (integrated with the filter plate 46, separated from the filter plate 46, and the like) is provided. In another embodiment of the corrugated filter plate 46 as an element of the ridge vent assembly 10, the corrugated filter plate 46 is attached to the existing lid 12, frame 14, and flanges that comprise the ridge vent 10, It can be arranged as a part (eg, optional insert module 56 for off-the-shelf roof accessories). For example, the flange portion 12 (eg, including a groove) and associated corrugated filter material 46 may be sold as an insert into the existing lid 16 and / or vent 10 of the flanged connection ridge.

  It will be appreciated that the corrugated filter plate 46 may also be referred to as a corrugated filter strip 46 or a corrugated filter structure 46. It will be appreciated that the corrugated filter plate 46 may be provided as a replacement cartridge 56 (to replace a damaged filter plate) for an existing ridge vent. The replacement cartridge 56 may include a corrugated filter plate 46, as desired, as well as any of the ridge vents provided in FIGS. 1-8a, b. For example, in a replacement cartridge 56 for an existing ridge vent 10 for venting the building roof 9 to the atmosphere through the roof recess 28, the ridge vent 10 is connected to the lid 16 via the frame portion 14. The flange portion 12 is placed on the roof 9 and has a gap 22 for overlapping with the recess 28. The replacement cartridge 56 includes a corrugated filter plate 46 for connection to at least one of the flange portion 12, the lid 16, or the frame portion 14, and the corrugated filter plate 46 is provided between the lid 16 and the flange portion 12. Extending and entering between the gap 22 and the atmosphere, the corrugated filter plate 46 blocks the movement of particles in the atmosphere through the corrugated filter plate 46 while encouraging the movement of air through the corrugated filter plate 46. Has a pore size sufficient for

  A ridge vent for venting the building roof to the atmosphere through a recess along the roof ridge, the ridge vent comprising a first ridge vent panel and a flange for placement on the roof , The flange portion has a gap for overlapping with the recess, the flange portion includes a first flange portion arranged on one side of the gap and a second flange portion arranged on the other side of the gap. A first flange portion and a second flange portion are at an acute angle to each other, and the frame portion is connected to the flange portion, and has a side portion extending upward from the flange portion around the gap; The part maintains the lid in a spaced relationship with the flange, the lid is connected to the frame, covers the gap, and the first corrugated filter plate extends between the lid and the flange. The first waveform fill, placed laterally between the gap and the atmosphere The plate is disposed on one side of the gap, the second corrugated filter plate extends between the lid and the flange, is disposed laterally between the gap and the atmosphere, and the second filter plate is disposed Wherein the corrugated filter plate provides a passage for air between the atmosphere and the gap, and the corrugated filter plate blocks movement of atmospheric particles through the corrugated filter plate. On the other hand, it has a pore size sufficient to encourage air movement through the corrugated filter plate.

Claims (11)

A vent of the ridge for venting the roof of the building to the atmosphere through a recess along the ridge of the roof,
The building vents
A flange for placing on a roof, having a first flange disposed on one side of the gap, and a second flange disposed on one side of the gap, having a gap for overlapping the recess. A first ridge vent panel comprising a first flange portion and a second flange portion are at an acute angle to each other;
In addition, the vent panel of the first building is
A frame portion connected to the flange portion, around the gap, having a side portion extending upward from the flange portion, and maintaining the lid portion in a relation to be separated from the flange portion,
A lid connected to the frame and covering the gap,
A first corrugated filter plate extending between the lid and the flange, disposed laterally between the gap and the atmosphere, and disposed on one side of the gap,
A second corrugated filter plate extending between the lid and the flange, disposed laterally between the gap and the atmosphere, and disposed on the other side of the gap,
With
The corrugated filter plate provides a passage for air between the atmosphere and the gap, blocking the movement of airborne particles through the corrugated filter plate, while sufficient to encourage the movement of air through the corrugated filter plate. Having a large hole size,
Building vents. Further comprising a second ridge vent panel arranged along the dent and adjacent to the first ridge vent panel,
The vent panel of the second building is
A corresponding first flange disposed on one side of the gap and a corresponding second flange disposed on the other side of the gap, and A second flange portion for being provided, the corresponding first flange portion and the corresponding second flange portion being at an acute angle to each other,
In addition, the vent panel of the second building,
A second flange portion connected to the second flange portion and having a side portion extending upward from the second flange portion around the gap, for maintaining the second lid portion in a relation to be separated from the second flange portion; A second frame part,
A second lid portion connected to the second frame portion and covering the gap,
A corresponding first corrugated filter plate extending between the second lid portion and the second flange portion, disposed laterally between the gap and the atmosphere, and disposed on one side of the gap;
A corresponding second corrugated filter plate extending between the second lid and the second flange, laterally disposed between the gap and the atmosphere and disposed on the other side of the gap;
With
The corresponding corrugated filter plate provides a passage for air between the atmosphere and the gap and blocks the movement of particles in the atmosphere through the corresponding corrugated filter plate, while the air passing through the corresponding corrugated filter plate. Have a pore size sufficient to encourage movement,
A vent according to claim 1. A first ridge vent panel connector portion disposed on the flange portion and the lid portion for connection to a corresponding connector portion of the adjacent second ridge vent panel;
The connector portion, when connected, is configured to suppress movement of particles in the atmosphere between the vent panels of the adjacent first and second buildings,
A vent according to claim 1. A filter plate connector between the first filter plate and a corresponding first filter plate of a second building vent panel positioned adjacent to the first building vent panel;
The filter plate connector suppresses movement of particles in the atmosphere between the adjacent first filter plate and the corresponding first filter plate,
A vent according to claim 1. A first filter plate frame for holding a first filter plate, and a second filter plate frame for holding a second filter plate, further comprising:
The first and second filter plate frames are arranged to contact between opposing surfaces of the lid and the flange,
A vent according to claim 1. The first filter plate frame and the second filter plate frame are sized to fit within existing building vents as replacement inserts.
A vent according to claim 5. With a series of ventilation recesses placed in spaced relation between the lid and the flange,
A series of ventilation recesses are connected to at least one of the flange portion and the lid portion,
A vent according to claim 1. It further comprises a collar extending from the flange,
The collar blocks the intrusion of atmospheric particles between the lid and the flange adjacent to the roof surface,
A ridge vent according to claim 7. It further comprises a collar extending from the flange,
The collar shields the ingress of atmospheric particles between the lid and the flange adjacent to the roof surface and simply extends the distance provided by the spaced apart relationship,
A vent according to claim 1. Either end of the first building vent panel includes a corresponding filter plate of an adjacent second building vent panel to facilitate sealing of the first building vent panel filter plate. Further comprising a block portion for
The block blocks the movement of both air and atmospheric particles,
A vent according to claim 1. Includes a corresponding filter plate on the second building's adjacent vent panel and includes an overlap to facilitate sealing of the filter plate on the first building's vent panel, the overlapping portion being adjacent to the filter plate. Blocking the movement of atmospheric particles between filter plates,
A vent according to claim 1.

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