Assembly for securing a component to a roof
AssigneeSunrun Soutii LLC
InventorsGreg McPheeters, Chris Oestreich, Ethan Miller
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Abstract
Exemplary systems and methods described herein can be used to secure a rail to a module or the rail to a support using a nut that can be inserted at a desired point of mounting. Another exemplary system describes a flashing to be inserted under a roof shingle, wherein the flashing is secured to a support for a rail or module. Yet another exemplary system describes a clamp that secures a rail or module and is adjustable along the length of a post. Spacers can be added to the post to extend the adjustment range of the clamp.
Claims20
An assembly for securing a component to a roof, the assembly comprising:
- a base, comprising:
- a base aperture;
- and
- a securing component laterally separated from the base aperture;
- and
- a lag bolt extending through the base aperture to secure the base to the roof;
- and
- a flashing positioned over the base, comprising:
- a flashing component comprising a raised portion positioned over the base;
- and
- an enclosed flashing aperture in the raised portion receiving the securing component.
An assembly for securing a component to a roof, the assembly comprising:
- a base, comprising:
- a base aperture;
- and
- a securing component laterally separated from the base aperture;
- and
- a lag bolt extending through the base aperture to secure the base to the roof;
- a flashing positioned over the base, comprising:
- a flashing component;
- and
- a flashing aperture receiving the securing component;
- and
- a support coupled to the base and extending away from the roof, the support comprising a support aperture receiving the securing component, wherein the support comprises a post comprising a flat end, and wherein the support aperture comprises a threaded aperture formed in the flat end.
A system, comprising:
- a roof;
- a component;
- and
- an assembly coupling the component to the roof, the assembly comprising:
- a base, comprising:
- a base aperture;
- and
- a securing component laterally separated from the base aperture;
- and
- a lag bolt extending through the base aperture to secure the base to the roof;
- and
- a flashing positioned over the base, comprising:
- a flashing component comprising a flat portion and a raised portion;
- and
- an enclosed flashing aperture in the raised portion receiving the securing component;
- and
- a support coupled to the base and extending away from the roof, the support comprising a support aperture receiving the securing component.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.