Roof block
AssigneeDymotek, Inc.
InventorThomas W. Trueb
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Abstract
The roof block is highly versatile in its applications, and includes recess-forming structure that segregates and cradles a multiplicity of transversely extending conduits and other elongate members; channel-forming and passage-defining structure that facilitates the assembly and stable support of threaded rods for the attachment of accessories; structure for securing, and facilitating affixation of, hold-down means for supported members; and elements that facilitate the unified, compact assembly of a multiplicity of like blocks. The roof block is of lightweight and strong construction, is convenient to use, and is practical and economical to manufacture in bulk.
Claims32
A roof block for providing underlying support for a plurality of elongate members, comprising a substantially hollow body including a base portion and a pedestal portion upstanding on said base portion;
- said pedestal portion having an upper section comprised of a top wall and being configured to provide underlying support for a plurality of elongate members extending transversely thereacross, said pedestal portion having at least one passage extending downwardly thereinto through said top wall, said passage including an aperture in said top wall, and said upper section of said pedestal portion having structure defining at least one transverse channel extending thereinto beneath said top wall and associated, in an intersecting relationship, with said at least one downwardly extending passage, said at least one transverse channel being dimensioned and configured for receiving therein a separate fastening element for engagement with a rod inserted into said at least one downwardly extending passage, and said top wall of said upper section having indicia thereon to facilitate location of fasteners comprising hold-down means for transversely extending elongate members supported by said pedestal portion, said indicia comprising at least a first multiplicity of discrete elements extending in generally opposite directions from said aperture comprising said at least one downwardly extending passage.
A roof block for providing underlying support for a plurality of elongate members, comprising a substantially hollow body including a base portion and a pedestal portion upstanding on said base portion;
- said pedestal portion having an upper section comprised of a top wall and being configured to provide underlying support for a plurality of elongate members extending transversely thereacross, said pedestal portion having at least one passage extending downwardly thereinto through said top wall, said at least one passage including an aperture in said top wall, and said upper section of said pedestal portion having structure defining at least one transverse channel extending thereinto beneath said top wall and associated, in an intersecting relationship, with said at least one downwardly extending passage, said at least one transverse channel being dimensioned and configured for receiving therein a separate fastening element for engagement with a rod inserted into said at least one downwardly extending passage.
A roof block for providing underlying support for a plurality of elongate members, comprising a substantially hollow body including a base portion and a pedestal portion upstanding on said base portion;
- said pedestal portion having an upper section comprised of a top wall and being configured to provide underlying support for a plurality of elongate members extending transversely thereacross, said pedestal portion having at least one passage extending downwardly thereinto through said top wall, said passage including an aperture in said top wall, said top wall of said upper section having indicia thereon to facilitate location of fasteners comprising hold-down means for transversely extending elongate members supported by said pedestal portion, said indicia comprising a multiplicity of discrete elements extending in generally opposite directions from said aperture in said top wall.
A unified assembly of a multiplicity of at least three substantially identical roof blocks, each of said roof blocks being symmetrical at least about a laterally extending central plane and comprising a substantially hollow body including a base portion, having an upper wall, and a pedestal portion upstanding on said base portion, said pedestal portion having an upper section comprised of a top wall and being configured to provide underlying support for a plurality of elongate members extending transversely thereacross, said pedestal portion having at least one passage extending downwardly thereinto through said top wall, substantially on said central plane, said at least one passage including an aperture in said top wall;
- both said base portion and also said pedestal portion of said each roof block being of generally rectangular cross section, said pedestal portion being comprised of a pair of relatively wide side walls, disposed to opposite sides of said central plane, and a pair of relatively narrow end walls disposed generally perpendicular to said central plane;
- and said each roof block additionally including at least one lug formation projecting upwardly of said upper wall of said base portion at least at one location along each of the opposite sides thereof;
- said roof blocks being arranged in alignment with one another with said central planes thereof parallel, with a central one of said roof blocks inverted relative to two directly adjacent roof blocks, with the pedestal portion of said central roof block nested between the pedestal portions of said adjacent roof blocks, and with said lug formations of said adjacent roof blocks engaged within said at least one aperture in said top wall of said central roof block so as to secure said roof blocks in unified assembly with one another.
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