TW480305B - A clip - Google Patents

Abstract

A clip 3 for retaining a cladding sheet 7 to an underlying structure is disclosed. A clip assembly which includes a strap 23 and a plurality of the clip 3 is also disclosed. The clip 3 includes a platform 17 and a pair of retaining member 19 which extend outwardly and downwardly from opposition sides of the platform 17. The length of the retaining member 19 is relatively short compared to the width of the platform 17. The clip assembly includes means for detachably locating each clip 3 to the strap 23. The clip assembly also includes means for locating a successive strap 23 in correct alignment in relation to an already positioned strap 23.

Description

480305 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (The present invention relates to a fixture for fixing a top plate or other protective sheet to a bottom structure. The invention also relates to a fixture assembly, which includes a The straps that are firmly attached to the underlying structure, and several fixing fixtures are installed at intervals along the length of the straps. Typically, the veneer sheet used to cover roofs and other applications includes several parallel ribs and intervening ribs. The flat pan-shaped part of the space. Typically, the protective sheet is formed by rolling flat sheets. The protective sheet is fastened to an underlying structure, such as a roof parallel beam, and the protective sheet is directly nailed to the underlying structure. It is well known to fasten the cover sheet to a substructure by using a clamp, the cover sheet is fixed to the structure and extends into the ribs to form and engage with the recessed portions of the ribs Therefore, it is better to fix the protective sheet to the clamps. These clamps are usually covered on the nails, because it can conceal the protective sheet fixed to the underlying structure. Some Well-known fixtures include a so-called WG fixture disclosed in Australian Patent No. 457099 to Comako Limited, and a fixture disclosed in British Patent Application No. 2240793 to Stramit Industries Limited , A fixture disclosed in Australian Patent No. 6851102, and other Australian patents and patent applications under the name of Stramh Company. One object of the present invention is to provide an optional fixture. According to one of the present invention, From a viewpoint, a fixture for fixing a protective sheet to a substructure is provided. The sheet includes a plurality of ribs along the sheet in a longitudinal paper scale. The Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm (please first Read the notes on the back and fill out this page) ^ -------- ^ ------ Μ 印 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy 480305 A7 B7 、 Explanation of the invention (2) Extending in the direction, and each rib has a pair of opposite concave portions, the fixture is designed to be firmly fixed to the underlying structure, the fixture includes: (a) — platform And (b) — the fixed member extends outward and downward from the opposite sides of the platform, 'is relatively short compared to the width of the platform separating the members, whereby the cover sheet is secured when the fixture is secured to the underlying structure It can be arranged on the fixture so that the fixing member contacts the recessed portion of one of the ribs of the cover sheet and fixes the sheet against the underlying structure. The term "relatively short" means each fixing The length of the members, measured from a free end of the fixed member to the intersection of the fixed member and the platform, does not exceed the width of the platform that separates the fixed members. The length of each fixed member is preferably smaller than that of the fixed members. 40% of platform width. The patent applicant has proven that the relatively short fixing members can balance the conflicting requirements of providing fixing members with the following characteristics: (a) have sufficient rigidity to receive The lifting force generated by the wind can resist upward deflection; and (b) has sufficient elasticity to allow the plate to be fixed during the process of placing the sheet on the fixture Member resiliently flexed inwardly to a certain limit. The above-described fixture of the present invention is a significant improvement on the WG fixture disclosed in Australian Patent No. 457099. The wg clamp is a part of a protective surface system, which includes a protective thin plate with a special rib profile and an assembly plate, which can be used to elastically lean the thin plate downwards relatively long during use Extend the arm and shift upwards. Rib profile This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ------------- ^ -------- ^ ----- ---- {Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) A7 printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs ^ -------- B7_ V. Description of the invention (3) Including the upward facing And inwardly extending internal grooves, which can accommodate the lower end of the clamp's downwardly extending arms. The inner wall of each groove is connected to the general plane of a thin plate by a small radius curved section (indicated by the number 26 in the Australian patent drawing). This combination includes the elastic force exerted by the mounting plate (the internal grooves that can force the inward and upward extension of the ribs against the downwardly extending arms of the clamp); (b) the position of the downwardly extending arms of the clamp (C) the shape of the internal grooves of the ribs that extend inwardly and upwardly, and (d) the shape of the curved portion of the small radius of the ribs; intended to provide a firm and stable roof fixture that resists The rising power of the wind. However, the combination of the rib profile, the mounting plate, and the missing parts has not been proven effective when used together. Furthermore, it is not a simple exercise to make a veneer sheet having the desired rib profile. Each fixing member of the jig of the present invention is preferably in the form of an adjusting piece. More preferably, the adjustment sheet is an extended part of the platform. The female-fixing member preferably has a free end. In use, when the clamp is secured to the underlying structure and the cover sheet is arranged on the clamp, it contacts the recessed portion of one of the ribs. The length of each fixed member measured from a free end of the fixed member to the intersection of the fixed member and the platform is preferably between 2 cm and 6 cm. More preferably, the length of each fixing member is 3 cm. Each fixed member is preferably inclined downward at an angle of 75 degrees from the horizontal plane. '' This paper size applies to China National Standard (Cf \ JS) A4 (210x297 cm)

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Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 480305 A7 ______B7______ V. Description of the invention (4) It is better that the inclination angle is 30 degrees with the horizontal plane. • The width of the platform is preferably 10 to 30 cm. The width of the platform is more preferably 20 to 23 cm. The jig preferably further includes a supporting member. When the jig is fixed to the bottom structure and the protective sheet in use, it is arranged on the recessed portion of the rib and the bottom structure. Niche. In use, the support member is preferably configured with the fixing member in place so that the free end of the fixing member is completely above the underlying structure. The height of the recessed portion is preferably at least 50% of the total height of the ribs. The support member preferably includes a pair of foot-like members extending downwardly from opposite sides of the platform. In use, when the fixture is firmly fixed to the underlying structure and the protective sheet is arranged on the fixture, and is fixed by the engagement of the missing fixing member and the recessed portion, it is more preferably each foot-like member At least one main part is located on a plane transverse to the longitudinal direction of the ribs of the cover sheet. In a specific embodiment, more specifically, the side of each foot-shaped member is mainly composed of the foot-shaped member. It is preferred that the plane of the portion is curved outwardly and that it extends towards the opposite foot-like member. In another specific embodiment, although it is not the only other specific example, the support member more specifically includes a base and the foot-shaped member is from ^ -------- ^ ----- ---- Line (Please read the notes on the back before filling in this page)

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This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 x 297 mm) 480305

V. Description of the invention (6) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The positioning member can be configured to extend the fixture into the slot, so that the fixture can be releasably placed on the strip. The strap system preferably includes a pair of parallel, longitudinal ribs, and the slots are located in the ribs. More preferably, the positioning member of each jig is in the form of a tongue-like member extending outwardly from the jig. According to another aspect of the present invention, a clamp assembly for fixing a protective sheet to a substructure is provided. The sheet includes a plurality of ribs extending along the sheet in a longitudinal direction, and each rib has a pair of opposite recesses. The clamp assembly includes: U) —belts; and (b) several clamps for engaging the recessed portions of the ribs of the cover sheet 'women's position in spaced apart along the length of the strip Strip on the position. The strip includes a front end portion and a rear end portion, and the front end and the rear end portion include a device that helps to align successive strips with the strips already arranged on the underlying structure, and positioning. The device includes an opening formed in one end portion and at least one upwardly extending adjustment piece formed in the other end portion, wherein the formed opening and the adjustment piece or the adjustment piece can configure a strip opening. In the proper position, the adjustment piece or the adjustment piece of another strip extends through the opening, and thus the strip is arranged in a properly aligned position. According to the present invention, a roof covering system is also provided, which includes: (a) several clamp assemblies described above, which are fastened to a substructure; and the paper rule (ClTS) A4 specification (x 297)

480305 A7 V. Description of the invention (7) (b) The above-mentioned protective sheet, which has a concave portion of the ribs of the protective sheet, is fixed by the jig of the jig assembly. The ribs of the cover sheet are preferably constituted so that the height of the recessed portion is at least 50% of the height of the ribs. The present invention is further explained by referring to accompanying drawings by way of example, wherein: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a specific embodiment of a fixture according to the present invention and a relatively short part of a fixture assembly incorporating the fixture Figure 2 is a side view of a protective sheet installed on the fixture assembly shown in the first circle; Figure 3 is a longer portion of the fixture assembly shown in Figure 1, and Side view of the part of the protective sheet shown in the second frame on the second jig assembly shown in Fig. 3; Fig. 4 is taken along line 4-4 in Fig. 3 Take a cross-sectional view; Figure 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a fixture assembly with a missing fixture and a combination of two fixtures; Figure 6 is a fixture assembly with a fixture and a combination of two fixtures Perspective view of another specific embodiment of the invention; FIG. 7 is a top view of another embodiment of a fixture and a fixture assembly incorporating the fixture; FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the fixture shown in FIG. Figure 9 is the direction of the jig shown in Figure 7 in the direction of arrow a of the seventh circle Fig. 10 is the paper size forming part of the fixture assembly shown in Fig. 7. This paper is applicable to China National Standard "CNS" A4 specification (21〇X 297 public love --- Λ ---— install ·! — —-— —Order-— — — 11 ί Please read the notes on the back before filling in this page) # A7

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480305 V. Description of the invention (8) A perspective view of the strip; and FIG. 11 is an end view taken in the direction of the arrow B in FIG. 7, which illustrates how the clamp is arranged on the strip; FIG. 12 FIG. 13 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a fixture according to the present invention; FIG. 13 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a fixture according to the present invention; FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a belt The strap is a part of another embodiment of the fixture assembly combined with the fixture not shown in FIG. 13; and FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the fixture assembly, which is separately Figures 13 and 14 are combined with the clamp and strip; Figure 16 is a perspective view of the end portion of another strip according to the present invention; Figure 17 is another perspective view of a clamp and a fixture assembly with three clamps A perspective view of a specific embodiment; FIG. 18 is a side view of a part of the misalignment assembly shown in FIG. 17, and the two-part overlapping protective sheet is mounted on the misalignment assembly. The fixed jig 3 shown in Figs. 1, 3 and 4 and the jig assembly generally identified by the number 5 are configured to identify a protective sheet (generally identified by the number 7, shown in Figs. 2 and 4). (Shown) is secured to a substructure, such as a parallel strip on the roof (not shown). The protective sheet 7 is formed by rolling from a flat sheet, and includes a front edge 8, a rear edge 10, several parallel ribs (generally identified by numbers), and several disk-shaped portions 13. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) ------------- install --------- order --- I ---- -Line (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 11

As can be clearly seen in Figure 3, each rib u of the cover sheet 7 includes an upper portion 51 which separates the two sides (generally identified by the number 53). Each side 53 includes a first portion 55 extending outward and downward from the upper portion 5, a second portion 15 extending downward and inward from the lower edge of the first portion 55, and a The third portion 57 extends downward and outward from the lower edge of the second portion 15 and merges with the disc-shaped portion 13. The second portion 15 of each rib is formed at a position approximately halfway between the disc-shaped portion 13 and the upper portion 51 of the rib 11. The second portion 15 of each rib 11 defines the opposite concave portion of the rib 丨 丨 and is hereinafter referred to as the concave portion 15 ". This rib form is the same as in Australian Patent No. 457099 The shape of the disclosed ribs is relatively easier to manufacture. As can be clearly seen in Figure 2, the front and rear edges 8 and 10 of the protective sheet 7 are structured as partly completed in order to facilitate the connection of the continuous protective sheet. The ribs are by way of example and include at least one recessed part. 5. The ribs that are partially finished are hereafter considered to be, "front edge form" and "back edge form". The jig 3 shown in Figs. 1, 3 and 4 is formed by bending a flat metal blank to form the form shown in the drawing. As far as these schemes are concerned, printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the fixture 3 includes: (a)-a platform that is generally square; (b)-for a fixed member in the form of an adjustment piece 19, One of the opposite sides of the platform 17 extends downwardly and outwardly, and is relatively shorter in length than the width W of the platform separating the adjustment piece 19; and (c) a supporting member is a The form of a pair of foot-shaped members extends downwardly from 480305 V. Invention description (10 opposite sides of the other pair of 17). The platform 17 includes-center opening σ25 for-screws or other suitable The fastener is used to enable the clamp 3 to be connected to an underlying structure. The clamp assembly shown in Figures 1, 3 and 4 includes four clamps 3 mounted on a strip 23. The figure 3 shows the clamp A part of the assembly 5, including two of the four clamps 3 mounted on the strip 23. The selected space between the clamp 3 on the strip 23 and the protective sheet? 8. The interval between the rib 11 and the rear edge form 10 is the same. What can be immediately known is the fixture assembly 5 may be of any suitable length and may include any suitable number of clamps 3 arranged at any desired interval.

Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (please read the back; please fill in this page before filling out this page) The strip 23 shown in Figures 1, 3 and 4 is a shallow, downward-facing slot It is in the form of a groove, and includes a front end (not shown) and a rear end (not shown) formed in a conventional manner, so that the front end of a second strip arranged on the underlying structure can be configured to cover firmly on the The first strip is structurally following the rear edge, and thus the two strips are generally aligned. The strap 23 also includes an opening (not shown) that is aligned with the opening 25 in the platform 17 of the fixture 3 so that a screw or other suitable fastener extends directly through the aligned opening and into the underlying structure. When the thin plate 7 is arranged on the jig 3 (as shown in FIG. 3), the adjustment piece 19 of the jig 3 extending outward and downward is formed so that the end 27 of the mother piece and the whole piece 19 are used during use. One of the front edge form 8 or one rear edge form 10 of one of the ribs 11 or a backing sheet 7 contacts the inner surface of the recessed portion 15 and pushes the recessed portion 15 to hold the sheet 7 against the bottom

480305 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Α7 Β7 V. Description of the invention (11) on the layer structure. The terminal 27 of the adjusting piece 19 is formed with the same sharp edge to increase contact to prevent the adjusting piece 19 from disengaging from the concave portion 15. One of the characteristics of the fixture 3 is that the length of each adjustment piece 19 measured from the terminal 27 to the intersection of the adjustment piece 19 and the platform 17 is relatively short, and less than 40% of the width w of the platform separating the adjustment piece 19 is Better. The relatively short length of the adjustment plate provides an adjustment plate with the following characteristics to balance the contradictory requirements: (a) It has sufficient rigidity, which is generated by the wind due to being able to release the cover sheet 7 from the clamp 3 When it is lifted, it can resist upward deflection; and (b) has sufficient elasticity to allow the adjustment piece 19 to flex inwardly to a certain limit during the process of disposing the thin plate 7 on the clamp 3. It can be clearly seen in Figure 4 that in use, the clamp 3 is fastened to the underlying structure and the protective sheet 7 is arranged on the clamp 3, and each foot-shaped member 21 includes a main part 22 which is located in an The ribs 11 of the protective sheet 7 are on a plane transversely cut. The main part constituting the jig 3 and the ribs 11 of each of the foot-like members 21 and the protective sheet 7 provides the jig 3 with structural rigidity. Based on this, it is an important characteristic of a specific embodiment of the jig 3. As can be clearly seen in Figure 1, during use, the protective sheet 7 is arranged on the clamp 3, and each foot-shaped member 21 also includes an inwardly turned side 31, which is parallel to the protective sheet 7 The ribs extend. The inwardly turning side 31 further contributes to the rigidity of the structure of the clamp 3. The clamp 3 shown in Figs. 1, 3 and 4 is formed by cutting a flat steel strip sheet into a desired shape and then bending the strip to form J ^ -------- ^ --------- (Please read the back; please fill in this page)

480305 A7 B7 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy V. Invention Description (I2) A single component. Therefore, in comparison with many conventional techniques, the manufacturing of the tool 3 of the present invention is a relatively easy task. In use, a required number of clamp assemblies 5 shown in Figs. 1, 3 and 4 are extended through the opening 25 in the clamp 3 and the strap 23 by means of screws or other fasteners. The aligned openings are fastened to the underlying structure. Thereafter, the protective sheet 7 is successively arranged and covered on the underlying structure, wherein the front edge form 8, the rib 11 and the rear edge form 10 of each sheet 7 are pressed on the clamp 3 in a partially overlapping relationship. The front edge form 8, the rib 11 and the rear edge form 10 are warped outward and the fixed adjustment piece 19 is warped inward, and the front edge form 8, the rib u, and the rear edge form 10 are allowed to be used as the adjustment piece 19 The snap-in configuration covers the contact 3 with the recessed portion 15 so as to fix the thin plate 7 to the underlying structure. The fixed jig 3 and jig assembly 5 shown in Fig. 5 are very similar to the jig 3 / jig assembly 5 shown in Figs. 1, 3, and 4 and use the same reference numerals to indicate the same components. One of the differences between the clamps 3 shown in Figure 5 includes the inwardly pressed ribs 61, which can provide the clamps 3 to make them rigid, and enable them to be constructed of a thinner metal blank than other methods Fixture. Another difference is that the strip 23 of the clamp assembly 5 shown in FIG. 5 includes a central longitudinally extending rib 63 which provides the strip 23 to make it rigid 'and enables it to use thinner metal Sheets to form the strip 23. The fixed jig 3 and jig assembly 5 shown in Fig. 6 are very similar to the jig 3 / jig assembly 5 shown in Figs. 3, 4 and 5 and use the same reference numerals to indicate the same element. ------------- install -------- order --------- line (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page)

480305 A7 V. Description of the Invention (l3) The main difference of the fixture 3 shown in Fig. 6 is about its construction. The jig 3 shown in Figs. 1, 3, 4 and 5 is made as a single element by bending a flat metal blank into the form shown in the figure. Each clamp 3 shown in Fig. 6 is made of two separate components. One of the elements includes a platform 17 and a foot-like member 21 with side edges 31 turned inward, and is formed by bending a flat sheet metal blank. The second element is a spring steel sheet 71 having a central hole, which is arranged below the platform 17 and extends from opposite sides of the platform 17 and forms a fixed adjusting piece 19. The spring steel sheet 71 is supported in a proper position by sandwiching it between the platform 17 and the upper edge of the inwardly turning side 31 of the foot-like member 21. The fixed jig 3 and jig assembly 5 shown in Figs. 7 to 11 are very similar to the jig 3 / jig assembly 5 shown in Figs. 1, 3, 4 and 5 and are indicated by the same reference numerals. The same components. One of the differences is that the clamp 3 has a two-foot member 81 and the foot member 81 is a part of the supporting member constituting the clamp. The formation of the central gear 3 with the foot member 8 means that it is not necessary to have a foot-like member 2 j having a side 3 1 turned inward (such as the clamps shown in Figs. 1, 3, 4 and 5). Example) to provide the fixture with the desired structural rigidity. As for the clamp 3 shown in Figs. 1, 3, 4 and 5, the clamp 3 is formed by cutting a single flat steel strip sheet into a desired shape, and then bending the strip to become as shown in the drawing. The shape shown in the figure is similar to a single element, that is, the foot 17 of the platform 17 and the clamp 3. In the example of the jig 3 shown in the 7th to 11th circles, the free ends of the curved strip are bent back inward at the same time so that the free ends face each other, and thus constitute the foot member 81. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 16

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V. Description of the invention (M) Another difference is that the clamp 3 and the strap 23 rest on the foot member 81 by a screw or other fasteners instead of the platform 17 (as shown in Figures 丨, 3, 4 and 5). In the example of a jig shown), it is actuated to secure it to the underlying structure. The foot member 81 is configured to define a central opening 83 (FIGS. 7 and 8), which is used to receive screws or other fasteners for securing the clamp and the strap 23 to the supporting structure of the bottom roof. Herein, the strip 23 has a plurality of openings 91 arranged at intervals and the clamp 3 is arranged on the strip 23 in use so that the opening 83 is aligned with one of the openings 91. Furthermore, the opening 25 in the platform of the clamp 7 is configured to have a sufficient width to allow a screwdriver to be inserted through the opening 25. Another difference is that the clamp 3 and the band 23 are configured so that the clamp 3 can be separately mounted to the band. Article 23. Therefore, a strip 23 and a plurality of jigs 3 can be assembled together to form a jig assembly, whether at a manufacturing premises or at a site after the jig 3 and the strip 23 have been separately transported to a construction site. The latter option is advantageous in terms of efficient delivery. In addition, since the damaged jig 3 can be easily replaced, it is an advantage that the jig 3 can be separated from the strip 23. In the specific embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 to 11, the clamp 3 has two positioning tongue-shaped members 85 extending outward from each foot member 81, and cooperates with the slot 87 in the strip 23 to hold the clamp 3 is separately mounted on the strip 23. In this connection, the strip 23 has ribs 89 extending along the sides of the strip. The ribs 89 are formed by deforming the strip 23 away from the main plane of the strip. The slot 87 is formed on the side 93 of the rib 89 facing inwardly. The strip 23 and the clamp 3 are formed so that the tongue-shaped member 85 is seated in the slot 87, and the Chinese national standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) can be applied by a stack of paper sizes ----- -------- Install i · (Please read the Yin Yinxin on the back before filling out this page) Order printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs

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V. Description of the Invention (I5) The employee's cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs prints the action of deduction of women's clothing (as shown in Figure 11). In particular, as can be seen in Figures u and · 12, the foot members 81 of the clamp 3 are spaced a small gap G on the centerline of the clamp 3, and the gap G allows the inward rebound movement of the foot-like member 21 It helps to fit the tongue-shaped member 85 into the slot 87. In the specific embodiment shown in Fig. 12, the jig 3 is constituted to have a single centrally arranged tongue-like member 85, which extends outwardly from each foot member 81 of the jig 3. The fixed jig 3 and jig assembly 5 shown in Figs. 13 to 15 are very similar to the jig 3 and jig assembly 5 shown in Figs. 7 to 11 and use the same reference numerals to indicate the same components. . Herein, the clamp 3 includes the foot member 81 described above and the positioning tongue-shaped member 85 extending from the foot member 81, and the tongue-shaped member can be snap-fitted into the slot 87 on the strip 23, It is used to releasably mount the clamp 3 to the strap 23. One of the characteristics of the clamp assembly 5 shown in Figs. 13 to 15 and not disclosed in other specific embodiments is that the front end portion 95 and the rear end portion 97 of the strip 23 help to connect a The strap 23 is located on a device 23 which has been arranged on the underlying structure and is properly aligned. The positioning device includes a slot 99 in the front end portion 95 of the strip 23, and a pair of adjustment pieces 101 extending oppositely and upwardly in the rear end portion 97 of the strip 23. It can be seen from FIG. 13 that with this arrangement, by configuring a strip 23 related to the strip 23 that has already been configured, a continuous strip 23 can be configured on the strip 23 that has already been configured (On the strip 23 on the left of the center), so that the paper size is applied to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) after the configured strip 23 has been completed. 18 ---- Ί --- 1 ---- · I ---- II ^ »— — — — 1 —-- (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) 480305 Printed by the Consumers’ Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (I6) The adjustment piece 101 at the end portion 97 extends through the slot 99 in the end portion 95 in front of the continuous strip 23 and the end portion 95. This facilitates the alignment of the strips 23. When so configured ', if there is a need, the adjustment piece 101 can be folded outward and downward to the bottom surface of the succeeding strip 23 to support the two strips at the same time. It should be noted that this method of positioning the strap 23 can be completed with or without the use of the clip 3 assembled on the strap 23. At the same time, it should be noted that the positions of the slot 99 and the adjustment piece 101 are interchangeable, and the slot 99 can be located at the rear end portion 97 and the adjustment piece 101 can be located at the front end portion of the strip 23. In the specific embodiment shown in FIG. 16, the device that helps to arrange a continuous strip 23 on the strip 23 that has been arranged on an underlying structure and can correctly align includes: (a) — The slot 107 is located in the front end portion 95 of the strip 23; and (b) the adjustment piece 109 is located in the rear end portion 97 of the strip 23. In use, the positioning device shown in FIG. 16 engages each other by moving the subsequent strips 23 in the downward and forward directions indicated by the arrows in the figure, so that the openings in the strips 23 The 107 is accommodated in the hook-shaped adjustment piece 10 of the strip 23 that has been arranged. It can be seen that the two strips 23 move relatively long and long when the successive thin plates cover the underlying structure, and the positioning device in this form allows the alignment of the openings 91. The fixed jig 3 and the jig assembly 5 shown in Figs. 17 and 18 are very similar to the jig 3 and the jig assembly 5 shown in Figs. 13 to 15 and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals. One of the differences is that the fixture 3 includes a paper extending from the platform π upwards. The paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) I ------ IIIII · 1111111 · (Please read first Note on the back, please fill out this page) 19 480305 A:

480305 V. Description of the invention (is fixed adjustment piece 19 is essentially a flat member, which has the same width as the side of the platform 17 where the adjustment piece 19 begins to extend. It can be immediately known that the present invention is not so limited It can be extended to any suitable form of fixing member. Furthermore, although the specific embodiment of the clamp 3 shown in the figure includes a foot-like member 21, it is immediately apparent that the present invention is not limited to this arrangement and can be extended To any suitable form of support member. -------- Order · f Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) t Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs-Line · This paper standard applies China National Standard (CNS) A4 Specification (210 X 297 mm) 21 480305 A7 __ B7 V. Description of Invention (19) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 3. ·· Fixture Fixtures 5. ·· Fixture Assembly 7. · Surface sheet 8 ······················································································ ... 21 ... Foot member 22 ... Main part Divide 23 ... Strip 25 ... Center opening 2 7 ... Terminal 31 ... Inwardly curved side 51 ... Upper part 5 3 ... Side 5 5 ... Part number reference 57 57 .. 2nd part / lower part 61 .. ribs / members 63 that are pressed in. 63 ribs / lip members 71 that extend longitudinally in the center ... spring steel sheet 81 ... foot members 83 ... Center opening 85. Positioning tongue-shaped member 87 ... Slot 89 ... Rib 91 ... Opening 93 ... Side of rib 95 ... Front part / front tongue member 97 ... Rear end Part 99 ... Slot 101 ... Adjusting piece 107 ... Slot 109 ... Adjusting sheet The paper size applies to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 public love) I — I IT,- -I -i III · 1111111 ^ «— — — — — — I— (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 22

Claims (1)

480305 Sixth, the scope of application for patents No. 89122738 The application for the patent for invention is amended. The date of amendment: January, 91. A fixture for fixing the protective sheet to the underlying structure. The sheet includes several ribs along the sheet in the longitudinal direction. It extends in a direction and each rib has a pair of opposed concave portions. The clamp is designed to be firmly fixed to the underlying structure. The clamp includes: (a) — platform; and (b) — pair of fixing members from the platform. The opposite sides extend outwards and downwards, which is relatively short compared to the width of the platform separating the components, thereby 'the protective sheet can be placed on the fixture when the fixture is firmly attached to the underlying structure', so that the fixed component contacts To the concave portion of one of the ribs of the cover sheet, and fix the sheet against the underlying structure. 2 · If the scope of patent application is the first! In the fixture of item, the length of each fixing member is less than 4⑽ of the width of the platform separating the fixing members. 3. If the fixture in the scope of item 丨 or item 2 of the patent application is applied, it is in the form of an adjustment piece. 4. For the fixture of the scope of application for patent No. 3, the nail trim is an extension of the platform. 5. The fixture according to item i or item 2 of the aforementioned patent application range, wherein each fixing member has a free end. In use, when the fixture is firm to the underlying structure and the protective sheet is arranged on the fixture, it is connected with the ribs. The concave portion of one of the materials is in contact. * | 6. According to the fixture in the scope of patent application, the length of each fixed member measured from the free end to the intersection of the fixed member and the platform is between ㉔ '一 丨 丨 丨 __1,1' _ this Paper ruler Cai Guan Jiaxian (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm) ------- -23. Order 丨 (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) • 镛 · K, patent application range between meters and 6 cm. 7. The fixture according to item 6 of the patent application, wherein the length of each fixing member is 3 cm. 8. As for the fixture of the seventh scope of the patent application, each of the fixing members is inclined downward at an angle to 75 degrees from the plane of the platform. 9. The fixture according to item 8 of the scope of patent application, wherein the inclination angle is 30 degrees.丨 _ 1〇 The fixture of item 1 or item 2 of the aforementioned patent application scope, wherein the width of the platform is 10 to 30 cm. U. The fixture according to item 10 of the patent application, wherein the width of the platform is 20 to 23 cm. 12 · The fixture of item i or item 2 of the aforementioned patent application scope, and further includes a supporting member in use. When the fixture is firm to the underlying structure and the protective sheet is arranged on the fixture, it will be connected with the ribs. The recessed portion and the fixing members related to the underlying structure are arranged at appropriate positions. u. If the fixture is in the scope of patent application No. 11, where the supporting member is in use, the free end of the fixed member is completely above the underlying structure. Ϊ4. The fixture of item i or item 2 of the aforementioned patent application scope, wherein the height of the recessed part is at least 50% of the total height of the rib. 15. The fixture according to item 12 of the patent application, wherein the supporting member includes a pair of foot-like members extending downwardly from opposite sides of the platform. 16. The fixture according to item 15 of the patent application, wherein at least one major part of each foot-shaped member is located on a plane transverse to the longitudinal direction of the ribs of the protective sheet. When the bottom structure and the protective sheet are arranged on the fixture, it is fixed by the fixture's fixing member. 6. The scope of the patent application is fixed by the engagement of the concave portion. Π. The fixture according to item 16 of the patent application scope, wherein the side of each foot-shaped member is bent away from the plane of the main part of the foot-shaped member and extends toward the opposite foot-shaped member. 18. The fixture according to item 16 of the patent application, wherein the supporting member includes a two-foot member and a foot-like member extending upward from the platform. 19. The fixture according to item 丨 or item 2 of the aforementioned patent application scope, further comprising a member extending upward from the platform for resisting the release of the protective sheet from a fixture due to the action of the lifting force. . 20 · —A clamp assembly for fixing a protective sheet to a substructure, the sheet comprising a plurality of ribs extending along the sheet in a longitudinal direction, and each rib having a pair of opposed concave portions, the clamp assembly The components include: (a) a strip; and (b) a number of clamps for engaging the recessed portions of the ribs of the cover sheet. 'The clamps can be separately installed at intervals along the length of the strip. Strip in the open position. 21. The fixture assembly of item 20 of the scope of patent application, including a number of fixtures defined in any one of the scope of patent applications, 1 to 19. 22. If the fixture assembly of the scope of patent application No. 20 or 21, wherein the strip includes several slots, and the fixture includes several outwardly extending positioning members, the fixture can be configured in an appropriate position to extend into the slot Inside to releasably place the clamp on the strap. '23. The fixture assembly according to item 22 of the patent application, wherein the strip comprises a pair of parallel, longitudinal ribs, and the slots are located in the ribs. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm) 25 VI. Application scope of patent 24. For the fixture assembly of item 22 of the scope of patent application, the position of each fixture is from the fixture to the fixture. Field-extending tongue-shaped member. 25 · —A clamp assembly for fixing a protective sheet to a substructure, the sheet including a plurality of ribs extending along the sheet in a longitudinal direction, and each rib has a pair of opposed concave portions, and the clamp assembly The components include: 0) —the strip; and (b) several clamps for coupling with the recessed portions of the ribs of the cover sheet to fit the strips at positions spaced apart along the length of the strip. article. The strip includes a front end portion and a rear end portion, and the front end and the rear end portion include a device that helps to align successive strips with the strips already arranged on the underlying structure, and positioning. The device includes an opening formed in one of the end portions and at least one upwardly extending adjustment piece formed in the other part, wherein the formed opening and the adjustment piece or the adjustment piece can make a strip opening. It is arranged in an appropriate position so that the adjustment piece or the adjustment piece of another strip extends through the opening, and thus the strip is arranged in a properly aligned position. 26. If the fixture assembly of the scope of application for patent No. 25, wherein the adjustment piece is in the shape of a hook to use in use, the subsequent strips are connected by moving downward and forward relative to the configured strips The straps are seated on the configured straps, so that the openings in the successive straps are accommodated in the hook-shaped adjusting piece. , 27 · —A kind of roof covering system includes: (a) several of the patent application scope of any of the 20 to 25 -______ This paper size applies Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210X297 public love ) ........—............. :: Bong :! (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) • ........., OK ----- • Wire 丨 26 480305 A8 B8 C8 D8 The fixture assembly defined by the patent scope is firm to A bottom structure; and (b) several protective sheets are fixed by the fixture of the fixture assembly. The paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling in this. page) 27