US20170261145A1 - Pipe diverting system - Google Patents
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Abstract
A roof mourned diverting device for diverting a direction of flow of gas from a roof-penetrating pipe is provided. The roof-penetrating pipe has a central axis. The device includes a diverter having a lower opening and an upper opening, the upper opening having a central axis; and a seal having a seal opening, the seal opening being configured to contact an outer surface of the roof-penetrating pipe and form a gas-tight seal with the roof-penetrating pipe. In an assembled state of the device, any of the gas that enters the diverter can only exit the diverter through the upper opening or through the roof-penetrating pipe, and the diverter is installable in multiple different positions, each of the different positions having a different included angle between the central axis of the upper opening and the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/307,919, filed Mar. 14, 2016, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention relates to pipe diverting systems. Particular embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for diverting a ventilation pipe on a roof so that another system, such as a solar panel array, can be accommodated.
- Many commercial and residential buildings have pipes, such as plumbing vent stacks, that penetrate the building's roof and extend vertically a required distance from the roof surface. This distance can be several inches to a foot or more.
- With the high cost of electricity in many areas, roof mounted solar panels are becoming increasingly more popular and are even mandated in some jurisdictions.
- Most jurisdictions have building department guidelines or codes that determine how a solar panel array can be positioned on a roof, including the required distance between the roof surface and the underside of the panels. On occasion, roof-penetrating pipes fall directly in line with a desired panel layout. The minimum required distance that the outlet of the pipe must be above the roof surface is usually greater than the desired (or required) distance between the roof surface and the solar panels. As a result, panel layouts are designed to avoid these pipes when possible, but in some cases it is not possible to position the panels so that every pipe is avoided. Therefore, the solar panel layout is often designed with voids where no panels can be placed so that the pipe can extend the required distance above the roof surface. The result is open areas of seemingly unusable prime power production space, resulting in lower overall power production.
- Moving the roof-penetrating pipe from the interior of the attic space and re positioning in another location is time consuming, costly, and, in sonic cases, impractical or impossible.
- Systems and methods for moving the vertical portion of the roof-penetrating pipe without having to move the portion of the pipe that penetrates the roof would allow more uniform and complete solar panel installations without suffering the drawbacks described above. Wasted space would be reduced and panel layout would no longer have to avoid the spots directly above each roof penetration. Higher power output would result as more prime locations would be usable.
- As described above, roof-penetrating pipes can cause undesirable voids in an array of solar panels. Embodiments of the invention solve this problem by providing systems and methods of rerouting the pipe above the roof surface without having to move the portion of the pipe that penetrates the roof.
- Embodiments of the invention divert the pipe to one side of, any solar panel without the need to move the portion of the pipe that penetrates the roof and close the existing exit hole. The space directly around and above the pipe becomes usable and the array layout can be more consistent and uniform, ultimately using prime space for better power generation.
- Embodiments of the invention differ from what currently exists. Layouts currently avoid these pipe exiting spaces as unusable power production space. Embodiments of the invention make theses spaces usable and no longer an obstacle. As a result, additional panels can be set in the prime roof locations resulting in more power production from the array.
- Particular embodiments of the invention provide a roof mounted diverting device for diverting a direction of flow of gas from a roof-penetrating pipe, the roof-penetrating pipe having a central axis. The device includes a diverter having a lower opening and an upper opening, the upper opening having a central axis; and a seal having a seal opening, the seal opening being configured to contact an outer surface of the roof-penetrating pipe and form a gas-tight seal with the roof-penetrating pipe. In an assembled state of the device, any of the gas that enters the diverter can only exit the diverter through the upper opening or through the roof-penetrating pipe, and the diverter is installable in multiple different positions, each of the different positions having a different included angle between the central axis of the upper opening and the central axis of the roof penetrating pipe.
- In some embodiments, in an assembled state, the diverter is diverter configured to remain out of contact with the roof-penetrating pipe.
- Some embodiments include a mounting plate that is attached to the diverter.
- In some embodiments, the mounting plate is removably attached to the diverter.
- In some embodiments, the mounting plate is configured to be attached to the roof.
- In some embodiments, the mounting plate is configured to be attached under an outer layer of the roof when the device is in an installed state.
- In some embodiments, the seal is a gasket configured to mount between the roof and the diverter, and the opening is an opening in the gasket.
- In some embodiments, the seal is configured to maintain the gas-tight seal at different rotational positions relative to the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
- In some embodiments, the seal is configured to maintain the gas-tight seal at any rotational position relative to the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
- Particular embodiments of the invention provide a system for diverting a direction of flow of gas from a roof-penetrating pipe, the roof-penetrating pipe having a central axis. The system includes a diverter having a lower opening and an upper opening, the upper opening having a central axis; a seal having a seal opening, the seal opening being configured to contact an outer surface of the roof-penetrating pipe and form a gas-tight seal with the roof-penetrating pipe; a first tube section that extends from the diverter and is attached to the diverter in a gas-tight manner; a second tube section that extends vertically away from the roof; and an angled tubular portion attached to the first tube section and the second tube section such that the first tube section and the second tube section are attached to each other in a gas-tight manner. In an assembled state of the system, any of the gas that enters the diverter can only exit the system through the second tube section or through the roof-penetrating pipe, and the diverter is installable in multiple different positions, each of the different positions having a different included angle between the central axis of the upper opening and the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
- In some embodiments, the seal is configured to maintain the gas-tight seal at any rotational position relative to the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
- Particular embodiments of the invention provide a method of diverting a direction of flow of gas from a roof-penetrating pipe that penetrates a roof. The method includes providing a diverter having a lower opening and an upper opening; mounting the diverter to the roof, and providing a seal having a seal opening, the seal opening contacting an outer surface of the roof-penetrating pipe and forming a gas-tight seal with the roof-penetrating pipe. In an assembled state of the device, any of the gas that enters the diverter can only exit the diverter through the upper opening or through the roof-penetrating pipe, and the diverter is installable in multiple different positions, each of the different positions having a different included angle between a central axis of the upper opening and a central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
- In some embodiments, in an assembled state, the diverter remains out of contact with the roof-penetrating pipe.
- In some embodiments, the diverter is attached to a mounting plate.
- In some embodiments, the mounting plate is removably attached to the diverter.
- In some embodiments, the mounting plate is attached to the roof.
- In some embodiments, the mounting plate extends under an outer layer of the roof when the device is in an installed state.
- In some embodiments, the seal is a gasket mounted between the roof and, the diverter, and the seal opening is an opening in the gasket.
- In some embodiments, the seal maintains the gas-tight seal at different rotational positions relative to the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
- In some embodiments, the seal maintains the gas-tight seal at any rotational position relative to the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
- The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a solar panel installation; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a solar panel installation and a pipe diverting system in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a solar panel installation and a pipe diverting system in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a pipe diverting system in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 5 is a partially exploded view of a pipe diverting system in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an example of a diverter in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 7 is a front view of the diverter shown inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is a side view of the diverter shown inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 9 is a top view of the diverter shown inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 10 is a sectional view of the diverter shown inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the diverter shown inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an example of a diverter in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 13 is a front view of the diverter shown inFIG. 12 ; -
FIG. 14 is a rear view of the diverter shown inFIG. 12 ; -
FIG. 15 is a side view of the diverter shown inFIG. 12 ; -
FIG. 16 is a sectional view of the diverter shown inFIG. 12 ; -
FIG. 17 is a bottom view of the diverter shown inFIG. 12 ; -
FIG. 18 is a sectional view of the diverter shown inFIG. 12 installed on a vent pipe; -
FIG. 19 is a perspective view of an example of a gasket in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 20 is a top view of the gasket shown inFIG. 19 ; -
FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an example of a dweller, gasket and plate in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 22 is a front perspective view of the diverter, gasket and plate shown inFIG. 21 in an assembled state; -
FIG. 23 is a front view of the diverter, gasket and plate shown inFIG. 21 in an assembled state; -
FIG. 24 is a rear perspective view of the diverter, gasket and plate shown inFIG. 21 in an assembled state; -
FIG. 25 is a top view of the diverter, gasket and plate shown inFIG. 21 in an assembled state; -
FIG. 26 is an exploded view of an exemplary system in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 27 an exploded view of an exemplary system in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 28 shows a vent pipe installed in a roof; -
FIG. 29 shows an example of an initial step in an exemplary method in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 30 shows an example of a cutting step in an exemplary method in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 31 shows an example of a roof preparation step in an exemplary method in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 32 shows an example of debris deflector in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 33 shows an example of an installation step in an exemplary method in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 34 shows an example of a diverter positioned in an exemplary method in accordance with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 35 shows an example of a diverter positioned in an exemplary method in accordance with embodiments of the invention; and -
FIG. 36 shows an example of a system fully installed in an exemplary method in accordance with embodiments of the invention. - All drawings are schematic and not necessarily to scale. Parts given a reference numerical designation in one figure may be considered to be the same parts where they appear in other figures without a numerical designation for brevity unless specifically labeled with a different part number and described herein.
- The following description of the preferred embodiments is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.
- In the description of embodiments disclosed herein, any reference to direction or orientation is merely intended for convenience of description and is not intended in any way to limit the scope of the present invention. Relative terms such as “lower,” “upper,” “horizontal,” “vertical,”, “above,” “below,” “up,” “down,” “top” and “bottom” as well as derivative thereof (e.g., “horizontally,” “downwardly,” “upwardly,” etc.) should be construed to refer to the orientation as then described or as shown in the drawing under discussion. These relative terms are for convenience of description only and do not require that the apparatus be constructed or operated in a particular orientation. Terms such as “attached,” “connected,” “coupled,” “interconnected,” and similar refer to a relationship wherein structures are secured or attached to one another either directly or indirectly through intervening structures, as well as both movable or rigid attachments or relationships, unless expressly described otherwise. The term “fixed” refers to two structures that cannot be separated without damaging one of the structures. The term “idled” refers to a state that includes completely filled or partially filled.
- As used throughout, ranges are used as shorthand for describing each and every value that is within the range. Any value within the range can be selected as the terminus of the range. In addition, all references cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties. In the event of a conflict in a definition in the present disclosure and that of a cited reference, the present disclosure controls.
- The term “opening” as used in this application can refer to any passageway through which air can travel.
- As explained above, it can be beneficial to reroute the above-roof portion of a roof-penetrating pipe in order to accommodate another roof mounted system, such as an array of solar panels.
- Embodiments of the invention provide a path for air/gases exiting the, for example, plumbing ventilation pipes of any structure to be diverted from a current location to another more desirable location along the closest edge of any solar panel layout without interrupting the flow of air or minimizing the flow as it escapes into the atmosphere. Embodiments of the invention provide a connection that does not interfere with the solar panels directly above while simultaneously allowing water and debris to freely pass around and under the solar panel without blocking the natural flow of this water, debris and air.
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FIG. 1 shows an array ofsolar panels 30 arranged on aroof 10 of a residential structure.Solar panels 30 are arranged on a plurality ofrails 40 in a uniform grid wherepanels 30 are located in rows and columns. Avent pipe 60 penetratesroof 10 and extends vertically a distance above the surface ofroof 10. Due to the height ofvent pipe 60, no solar panel can be located abovevent pipe 60 and, as a result, a void 50 is created in the array. This void is unsightly and reduces the number ofsolar panels 30 in the array, which leads to a reduced power output. -
FIGS. 2 and 3 show an example of a solar panel array benefiting from an embodiment of the invention. InFIGS. 2 and 3 , twosolar panels 30 are attached toroof 10 by way ofrails 40 and supports 45.Void 50 was required before the use of the invention due to the location of apipe penetrating roof 10 and extending vertically intovoid 50. Apipe diverting system 100 is used to reroute the pipe so that anothersolar panel 35 can be installed as part of the array. In thisexample system 100 includes a divertingdevice 1000 that diverts gases from the pipe to a series of tubes and joints (collectively referred to as a tube system 2000).Tube system 2000 includes afirst tube section 2010 that runs substantially parallel to the surface ofroof 10 and is attached to divertingdevice 1000. A firstangled tube section 2110 connectsfirst tube section 2010 to asecond tube section 2020 in order to change the direction oftube system 2000.Second tube section 2020 is also positioned substantially parallel to the surface ofroof 10. A secondangled tube section 2120 connectssecond tube section 2020 to avertical tube section 2030 in order to route the gases to a vertical exit:front tube system 2000.Second tube section 2020 is also positioned substantially parallel to the surface ofroof 10. The route oftube system 2000 shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 is just one possible example. Other routes can be taken, such as moving horizontally out of divertingdevice 1000 tovertical tube section 2030. Other examples can route the gases from divertingdevice 1000 to a tube section running in the direction ofsecond tube section 2020, then to a tube section running in the direction offirst tube section 2010, and then to a vertical tube section. Other examples position divertingdevice 1000 at an angle other than that shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 and a position pointing 90 degrees to that position. Some jurisdictions may require the pipe sections to flow in such a way that the gases are never forced to travel downward. As a result, an installation where divertingdevice 1000 is positioned 180 degrees from the position shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 may not be allowed in some jurisdictions. Regardless of jurisdictional requirements, it is preferable in some situations to avoid trapping gas, especially plumbing vent gases, and as a result the gases should not be forced to flow downward. Although the example shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 shows tube section 2030 extending between two solar panels, other examples extend the tubing so thattube section 2030 is outside the array of solar panels. -
FIG. 3 showssolar panel 35 in a position that is consistent with a uniform layout of the solar panels. As can he seen from the figures, this was permitted due to the rerouting of the vent pipe made possible by the invention. The installation shown inFIG. 3 not only provides more power than an array withoutsolar panel 35, but it is also more esthetically pleasing. -
FIG. 4 shows an example of an embodiment of the invention in a semi-assembled state detached from the roof for illustrative purposes. InFIG. 4 , a diverter 1100 (part of diverting device 1000) is shown connected totube system 2000. In this example, all of the connections between the pieces oftube system 2000 are permanent connections. In the case of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping, these connections are made using PVC cement. In the case of other piping, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) piping, an appropriate permanent cement or other permanent fixing method is used. In some embodiments, some or all of these connections can be non-permanent so that sections can be easily replaced. These connections (permanent or non-permanent) are gas-proof so that the gases cannot exit the pipe anywhere but the exit end oftube section 2030. In the example shown inFIG. 4 , the exit end oftube section 2030 is covered by acap 2040 in order to prevent rain, debris and other unwanted items from enteringtube section 2030. Some systems include a cap and some do not.FIG. 4 shows a mountingplate 1300 that is attached toroof 10 as a mounting point fordiverter 1100 and agasket 1200 so that diverter 1100 andgasket 1200 are secured in position overvent pipe 60 in a sealed manner (discussed in detail below). Also shown inFIG. 4 is an example of mountinghardware 2060 for attachingtube system 2000 toroof 10. This example of mountinghardware 2060 includes a plate attached toroof 10 and a strap that attaches a section oftube system 2000 to the plate with screws. Other hardware and methods of securely attachingtube system 2000 toroof 10 can also be used. -
FIG. 5 shows the example of divertingdevice 1000 fromFIG. 4 in more detail. A mountingplate 1300 is provided as a foundation for divertingdevice 1000. Mountingplate 1300 is, in this example, a flat plate that can be attached toroof 10 and then partially covered by roofing material (such as shingles) as shown inFIG. 4 . Other examples of mountingplate 1300 can be a shape other than flat to follow the particular contour of other style roofs in order to provide a secure foundation for divertingdevice 1000. For example, some tile roofs have a wavy configuration which may be better served by a mounting plate having a similarly wavy shape. Whatever the shape of mountingplate 1300, diverter 1100 andgasket 1200 must be properly shaped to form the desired seal with vent pipe 60 (discussed in more detail below). In this example, mountingplate 1300 has six mountingscrews 1310 that protrude upwardly from an upper surface of mountingplate 1300. More or fewer mounting screws can be used and mounting fasteners other than screws can be used. Mountingplate 1300 is provided with ahole 1350 through which ventpipe 60 can extend. - A
gasket 1200 is provided between mountingplate 1300 anddiverter 1100. Gasket 1200 (shown in more detail inFIGS. 19 and 20 ) creates a gas-proof seal between mountingplate 1300 and diverter 1100 and has a hole that creates a gas-proof seal aroundvent pipe 60. - Diverter 1100 (shown in more detail in
FIGS. 6-11 ) has a plurality of holes through which mounting screws 1.310 extend. In this example, acap screw 1320 engages with each of the mountingscrews 1310 to securediverter 1100 to mounting plate 1300 (and thus roof 10). Cap screws as shown in this example ensure that the proper spacing betweendiverter 1100 and mountingplate 1300 in maintained so thatgasket 1200 provides a sufficient seal without being crushed. Other securing methods can be used to securediverter 1100 to mountingplate 1300 as long as they do so in a way that assures thatgasket 1200 provides the proper gas-proof seal. -
FIGS. 6-11 show more detail of the example ofdiverter 1100 shown inFIG. 5 . In this example, diverter 1100 has amain body 1130 and abase 1110.Base 1110 has a plurality (six in this example) ofholes 1120 that accommodate fasteners that secure diverter 1100 to roof 10 (by way of mounting plate 1300).Main body 1130 hassides 1140 and afront face 1135.Front face 1135 has anopening 1150. Opening 1.150 is configured to receive a tube section (forexample tube section 2010 inFIG. 5 ) and divert gasses from the vent pipe totube system 2000. As stated above, tube section andopening 1150 are connected in such a way that a gas-proof seal is formed between them. As shown inFIG. 11 , the bottom ofdiverter 1100 has a large opening. This opening is sufficiently large to receive the end of vent pipe 60 (see FIG. 35) in a non-contact arrangement wherevent pipe 60 does not contactdiverter 1100. Becausegasket 1200 forms a gas-proof seal aroundvent pipe 60,diverter 1100 does not need to form a seal withvent pipe 60. This permits leeway inpositioning diverter 1100 relative to ventpipe 60 while still maintaining a gas-proof seal. While the example shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 hasopening 1150 ofdiverter 1100 facing up the slope ofroof 10, the above-mentioned leeway allows diverter 1100 to be positioned at any rotational angle relative to ventpipe 60. For example, opening. 1150 could face across the slope of the roof (90 degrees from the orientation shown inFIG. 4 ), or at any other angle. For the proper flow of vented gases fromvent pipe 60 without the gases being trapped intube system 2000 ordiverter 1100, some embodiments have opening 1150 facing at least partially up the slope ofroof 10. -
FIGS. 7, 10 and 11 show protuberance 1160 that extends from the inside ofdiverter 1100 and hasend wall 1165 that acts as a stop feature.End wall 1165 provides a stop that limits how far insidemain body 1130tube section 2010 can extend. By limiting the distance thattube section 2010 can extend insidemain body 1130, interference betweentube section 2010 and ventpipe 60 is avoided. This can avoidtube section 2010 being pushed too far insidemain body 1130 and blocking off, or limiting, gas flow. - The seal provided between
vent pipe 60 andgasket 1200 and the seal betweendiverter 1100 andtube section 2010 create a gas-tight plenum insidediverter 1100 that diverts the gas flow out of the vent pipe in the direction oftube section 2010 without permitting any of the gas from flowing into the space belowroof 10. This is done while simultaneously allowing divertingdevice 1000 to be mounted in many different orientations on roofs of many different pitches. For example, divertingdevice 1000 can be mounted on a roof having a 6/12 pitch, a 12/12 pitch, or almost any pitch without having to provide any different parts. Also, divertingdevice 1000 can be mounted in any orientation relative to the slope of the roof without having to provide any different parts. -
FIGS. 12-18 show adiverter 1100′ that is another example of a diverter in accordance with embodiments of the invention.Diverter 1100′ is similar todiverter 1100, except that body sides 1140′ are sloped, in contrast tobody sides 1140 ofdiverter 1100. The sloped body sides ofdiverter 1100′ allowdiverter 1100′ to be tilted to a greater degree, as shown inFIG. 18 , and still receive the end ofvent pipe 60. Such a tilting can be required in an installation whereopening 1150 is facing along the slope of the roof as opposed to up the slope of the roof.Diverter 1100′ includes aprotuberance 1170 having anend wall 1175.End wall 1175 functions as stops similar to endwall 1165 ofdiverter 1100. -
FIGS. 19 and 20 show an example ofgasket 1200 that creates a gas-proof seal withvent pipe 60.Gasket 1200 has amain body 1210 and a plurality (six in this example) ofholes 1240 that permitfasteners 1310 to penetrategasket 1200.Gasket 1200 bas anopening 1220, with asealing edge 1230, through which ventpipe 60 passes.Sealing edge 1230 tightly grips the outside ofvent pipe 60 to form a gas-proof seal.Opening 1220 is sized to properly seal around commonly used sizes of ABS and PVC pipes used for vent pipes.Sealing edge 1230 can be thrilled of the same material asmain body 1210 or a different material.Sealing edge 1230 can be formed of a material that is sufficiently flexible and expandable to create the required seal around pipes of different diameters (for example, 2 inch internal diameter and 1-½ inch internal diameter). -
FIGS. 21-25 show another embodiment of a diverter in accordance with the invention.Diverter 3100 functions similarly todiverter 1100 and diverter 1100′, however the rounded shape ofmain body 3130 andbody sides 3140 can permit greater flexibility in placement ofdiverter 3100. The rounded main body shape permits diverter 3100 to be rotated and pivoted to a great degree in order to accommodate a wide range of roof pitches and 360 degree rotation aroundvent pipe 60. - In this example, diverter 3100 has a
base 3110.Base 3110 has a plurality (six in this example) of holes that accommodate fasteners that secure diverter 3100 to roof 10 (by way of mounting plate 3300).Main body 3130 has, in addition tobody sides 3140, afront face 3135.Front face 3135 has anopening 3150.Opening 3150 is configured to receive a tube section (forexample tube section 2010 inFIG. 5 ) and divert gasses from the vent pipe totube system 2000.Tube section 2010 andopening 3150 are connected in such a way that a gas-proof seal is formed between them. As shown inFIGS. 21 and 22 , the bottom ofdiverter 3100 has a large opening. This opening is sufficiently large to receive the end of vent pipe 60 (seeFIG. 35 ) in a non-contact arrangement wherevent pipe 60 does not contactdiverter 3100. Because agasket 3200 forms a gas-proof seal aroundvent pipe 60,diverter 3100 does not need to form a seal withvent pipe 60. This permits leeway inpositioning diverter 3100 relative to ventpipe 60 while still maintaining a gas-proof seal. While the example shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 hasopening 1150 ofdiverter 1100 facing up the slope ofroof 10, the above-mentioned leeway allows diverter 3100 to be positioned at any rotational angle relative to ventpipe 60. For example, opening 3150 could face across the slope of the roof (90 degrees from the orientation shown inFIG. 4 ), or at any other angle. For the proper flow of vented gases fromvent pipe 60 without the gases being trapped intube system 2000 ordiverter 3100, some embodiments have opening 3150 facing at least partially up the slope ofroof 10. Although the example shown inFIGS. 21-25 has a plate-like gasket, other types of seals can be used including, for example, a seal that is located withindiverter 3100. -
FIG. 26 shows an example of a divertingdevice 4000 that uses multiple tube systems and a distribution box as a diverter. Examples of embodiments such as this can have a seal similar to the gaskets or other seals discussed above with regard to other embodiments.Diverter 4300 is, in this example, formed as a box having an open bottom and anopen end 4320. Anend plate 4350 is fitted to openend 4320 to provide the number ofopenings 4370 desired. A plurality (in this example, two)openings 4370 are provided inend plate 4350. A tube system similar totube system 2000 and includingelements opening 4370.Flanges end plate 4350 anddiverter 4300, respectively, to facilitate the attachment ofdiverter device 4000 to the roof.Diverter device 4000 is useful when the vent pipe is a larger diameter than can be run under the solar panels. By providing multiple tube systems, the gas flow of a larger vent pipe can be split into two smaller diameter tube system while not constricting the gas flow. These smaller diameter tube systems can be of a diameter that can fit underneath the solar panels. -
FIG. 27 shows an example of an embodiment of the invention is whichvent pipe 60 is rigidly attached todiverter 5100 to form a gas-tight seal.Diverter 5100 is attached by way of cement or other, joining method totube section 2010 to form a gas-tight seal.Diverter 5100 is attached to aplate 5300 with a threadedcollar 5210 andplate 5300 is attached to the roof. Rigid and/or flexible tubes or pipes can be used in this and any of the other embodiments. -
FIGS. 28-35 illustrate one method of installing a diverting device.FIG. 28 shows an existingvent pipe 60 penetrating aroof 10 and having a flashing 6010.FIG. 29 shows flashing 6010 and a collar removed fromvent pipe 60.FIG. 30 shows ventpipe 60 being cut off close to the surface ofroof 10. The amount ofvent pipe 60 left extending aboveroof 10 is dictated by the shape and dimensions of the diverter being used.FIG. 31 shows ventpipe 60 cut off to the desired length and an area of shingles removed in preparation for the installation of mountingplate 1300 of divertingdevice 1000.FIG. 32 shows diverting device 1000 temporarily positioned besidevent pipe 60 to confirm that the area of shingles cleared is an appropriate size.FIG. 33 shows diverting device 1000 upside down to show the opening in the bottom of divertingdevice 1000 and how it lines up withvent pipe 60.FIGS. 32 and 33 show a debris blocking member such as achannel 80 that redirects water and debris around and away from divertingdevice 1000 andtube system 2000.FIG. 34 shows diverting device 1000 installed with mountingplate 1300 extending beyond the next row of shingles to provide a water proof installation. Twoangled tube sections 2110 are shown positioned temporarily to illustrate that the tube system can be pointed either right or left after it comes out ofdiverter 1100,FIG. 35 shows a view ofdiverter 1100 looking down the slope of the roof This view showsvent pipe 60 extending up into, but not touching,diverter 1100.FIG. 36 shows diverting device 1000 andtube system 2000 in an installed position. - While the foregoing description and drawings represent exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, it will be understood that various additions, modifications and substitutions may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope and range of equivalents of the accompanying claims. In particular, it will be clear to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other forms, structures, arrangements, proportions, sizes, and with other elements, materials, and components, without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. In addition, numerous variations in the methods/processes described herein may be made within the scope of the present disclosure. One skilled in the art will further appreciate that the embodiments:may be used with many modifications of structure, arrangement, proportions, sizes, materials, and components and otherwise, used in the practice of the disclosure, which are particularly adapted to specific environments and operative requirements without departing from the principles described herein. The presently disclosed embodiments are therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The appended claims should be construed broadly, to include other variants and embodiments of the disclosure, which may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and range of equivalents. In addition, all combinations of any and all of the features described in the disclosure, in any combination, are part of the invention.
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1. A roof mounted diverting device for diverting a direction of flow of gas from a roof-penetrating pipe, the roof-penetrating pipe having a central axis, the device comprising:
a diverter having a lower opening and an upper opening, the upper opening having a central axis; and
a seal having a seal opening, the seal opening being configured to contact an outer surface of the roof-penetrating pipe and form a gas-tight seal with the roof-penetrating pipe,
wherein, in an assembled state of the device, any of the gas that enters the diverter can only exit the diverter through the upper opening or through the roof-penetrating pipe, and
the diverter is installable in multiple different positions, each of the different positions having a different included angle between the central axis of the upper opening and the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein, in an assembled state, the diverter is configured to remain out of contact with the roof-penetrating pipe.
3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising a mounting plate that is attached to the diverter.
4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the mounting plate is removably attached to the diverter.
5. The device of claim 3 , wherein the mounting plate is configured to be attached to the roof.
6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the mounting plate is configured to extend under an outer layer of the roof when the device is in an installed state.
7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the seal is a gasket configured to mount between the roof and the diverter, and
the seal opening is an opening in the gasket.
8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the seal is configured to maintain the gas-tight seal at different rotational positions relative to the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the seal is configured to maintain the gas-tight seal at any rotational position relative to the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
10. A system for diverting a direction of flow of gas from a roof-penetrating pipe, the roof-penetrating pipe, having a central axis, the system comprising:
a diverter having a lower opening and an upper opening, the upper opening having a central axis;
a seal having a seal opening, the seal opening being configured to contact an outer surface of the roof-penetrating pipe and than a gas-tight seal with the roof-penetrating pipe;
a first tube section that extends from the diverter and is attached to the diverter in a gas-tight manner;
a second tube section that extends vertically away from the roof; and
an angled tubular portion attached to the first tribe section and the second tube section such that the first tube section and the second tube section are attached to each other in a gas-tight manner,
wherein, in an assembled state of the system, any of the gas that enters the diverter can only exit the system through the second tube section or through the roof-penetrating pipe, and
the dweller is installable in multiple different positions, each of the different positions having a different included angle between the central axis of the upper opening and the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the seal is configured to maintain the gas-tight seal at any rotational position relative to the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
12. A method of diverting a direction of flow of gas from a roof-penetrating pipe that penetrates a roof, the method comprising:
providing a diverter having a lower opening and an upper opening;
mounting the diverter to the roof; and
providing a seal having a seal opening, the seal opening contacting an outer surface of the roof-penetrating pipe and forming a gas-tight seal with the roof-penetrating pipe,
wherein, in an assembled state of the device, any of the gas that enters the diverter can only exit the diverter through the upper opening or through the roof-penetrating pipe, and
the diverter is installable in multiple different positions, each of the different positions having a different included angle between a central axis of the upper opening and a central of the roof-penetrating pipe.
13. The method of claim 12 , wherein, in an assembled state, the diverter remains out of contact with the roof-penetrating pipe.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the diverter is attached to a mounting plate.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the mounting plate is removably attached to the diverter.
16. The method of claim 14 , wherein the mounting plate is attached to the roof.
17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the mounting plate extends under an outer layer of the roof when the device is in an installed state.
18. The method of claim 12 , wherein the seal is a gasket mounted between the roof and the diverter and
the seal opening is an opening in the gasket.
19. The method of claim 12 , wherein the seal maintains the gas-tight seal at different rotational positions relative to the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
20. The method of claim 12 , wherein the seal maintains the gas-tight seal at any rotational position relative to the central axis of the roof-penetrating pipe.
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