Device and method for making a roof fitment
OwnerSteven R. Mayleinventor
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Abstract
Exemplary embodiments generally relate to a method and device for assembling a plurality of different roof-covering membranes, herein known as fitments. The particular fitment is preferably designed for the particular roof on which it is to be used. The roof measurements may be provided to a factory which may create a unitary membrane from separate pieces which may be hot air bonded together. A single machine may be utilized to quickly, and repeatably assemble a plurality of different fitments.
Claims20
A device for assembling roof fitments comprising
- a bolster comprising:
- two substantially flat areas,
- a curved area, and
- one or more securing mechanisms;
- a ram located above said bolster and comprising:
- a first die controlled by a main ram actuator assembly,
- a second die having a concave feature corresponding to the curved area of the bolster and controlled by an auxiliary actuator assembly;
- and
- one or more suction devices on the first die;
- and
- a horizontally-retractable heating element between said bolster and said ram.
A method for assembling a roof fitment comprising the steps of:
- 1. placing a top membrane portion on a bolster plate;
- 2. placing a base membrane portion on the bottom surface of a ram having an insert, wherein at least a portion of said top and base membranes overlap each other and also a portion of the insert;
- 3. holding said top membrane portion in place using one or more securing mechanisms;
- 4. holding said bottom membrane portion in place using one or more suction devices;
- 5. forcing hot air over the overlapping areas of both the top and base membranes;
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- 6. pressing at least a portion of the overlapping membrane areas together.
A device for assembling roof fitments comprising
- a stationary bolster having:
- two substantially flat areas,
- a curved area,
- a plurality of suction devices, and
- one or more securing mechanisms;
- a ram located above said bolster and comprising:
- a first die having one or more inserts and controlled by a main ram actuator assembly, and
- a second die controlled by an auxiliary actuator assembly;
- and
- a horizontally-retractable, interchangeable heating element between said bolster and said ram, said heating element having a plurality of hot air exhausts facing both the bolster and the ram.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.