UNIVERSAL SUPPORT AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING THE SAME

Abstract

The present invention refers to a support, metallic or non-metallic, for disposing elements over a coverage (such as walkways, lightning arrester rods, photovoltaic panels, life lines, among other equipment and structures), taking benefit of existing holes in the coverage structure, for transferring the structural capacity to the top face of the coverage, without the need for perforations in the coverage sheet (tile).

Claims

1. Piece or assembly of pieces joined or not, having a shape conveniently proper for fastening to the base structure, in defined positions, in a modular way, such that it acts as a support of apparatuses located over the coverage, such as walkways, equipment, lifelines, SPDA systems, power generating systems through voltaic panels, etc. without the need for drilling holes for that or that existing screws of the coverage system are used.

2. Piece or assembly of pieces joined or not, having a shape and resistance proper for transferring loads of apparatuses placed over the coverage to the coverage structure without causing perforations or damage to the coverage sheets (tiles).

3. Piece or assembly of pieces having geometry and inertia compatible with the need to protect the plates of coverages from weights of apparatuses placed over the coverage.

4. A support for securing an apparatus to a structure, the support comprising: a base having a hole extending therethrough, the base configured to engage and rest on an upper surface of a corresponding portion of the structure; an inclined portion extending downwardly from a first side of the base; an upward extending portion extending from the inclined portion; and an upper mounting portion extending from the upward extending portion, the upper mounting portion configured to engage and support the apparatus to be mounted to the structure.

5. The support of claim 4, wherein the inclined portioned of the support is configured to engage and rest on an angle portion of the corresponding portion of the structure.

6. The support of claim 4, wherein the upward extending portion extends in a vertical direction.

7. The support of claim 4, wherein the upper mounting portion extends is in a horizontal direction.

8. The support of claim 4, wherein, the upper mounting portion extends in a vertical direction.

9. The support of claim 4, wherein the base includes a plurality of holes and the upper mounting portion includes a plurality of holes.

10. The support of claim 4, wherein the hole in the base is elongated.

11. The support of claim 4, wherein the support is formed from a single flat sheet of metal.

12. The support of claim 4, further comprising: a second inclined portion extending downwardly from a second, opposite side of the base; a second upward extending portion extending from the second inclined portion; and a second upper mounting portion extending from the second upward extending portion, the second upper mounting portion configured to engage and support the apparatus to be mounted to the structure.

13. An assembly comprising: a structure having an elongated chord, the elongated chord having an upper surface with a substantially horizontal first portion and an inclined second portion; and a support for securing an apparatus to the elongated chord of the structure, the support comprising: a base having a hole extending therethrough, the base engaging the first portion of the upper surface of the elongated chord; an inclined portion extending from a first side of the base; an upward extending portion extending from the inclined portion; and an upper mounting portion extending from the upward extending portion, the upper mounting portion configured to engage and support the apparatus to be mounted to the structure.

14. The assembly of claim 13, further comprising: a fastener extending through the hole in the base of the support for securing the support to the elongated chord.

15. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the inclined portion of the support engages and rests on the inclined second portion of the upper surface of the elongated chord.

16. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the upward extending portion extends in a vertical direction.

17. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the upper mounting portion extends in a horizontal direction.

18. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the base includes a plurality of holes and the upper mounting portion includes a plurality of holes.

19. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the support is formed from a single flat sheet of metal.

20. The assembly of claim 13, further comprising: a second inclined portion extending downwardly from a second, opposite side of the base; a second upward extending portion extending from the second inclined portion; and a second upper mounting portion extending from the second upward extending portion, the second upper mounting portion configured to engage and support the apparatus to be mounted to the structure.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0036] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of the structure for coverage of the initially disclosed system (3), showing the chord (1), the diagonals (11), the crossbars (12), the joint overlapping (8), the strap (17), the tile/coverage (15), the counter-diagonals (4) and the shields (9);

[0037] FIG. 2A depicts a perspective view of the piece of the present invention (50), emphasizing the faces (50a, 50h.sub.1, 50h.sub.2, 50v.sub.1, 50v.sub.2, 50i.sub.1, 50i.sub.2) and the holes (50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f, 50g, 50j, 50k, 50m, 50n, 50o, 50p);

[0038] FIG. 2B depicts a front view of the piece of present invention (50), emphasizing the faces (50a, 50h.sub.1, 50h.sub.2, 50v.sub.1, 50v.sub.2, 50i.sub.1, 50i.sub.2) and the fold lines (50l.sub.1, 50l.sub.2, 50l.sub.3, 50l.sub.4, 50l.sub.5, 50l.sub.6);

[0039] FIG. 2C depicts a top view of the piece of present invention (50), emphasizing holes (50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f, 50g, 50j, 50k, 50m, 50n, 50o, 50p);

[0040] FIG. 3 depicts a top plan view of the piece of present invention (50), i.e., the sheet before being folded highlighting the fold lines (50l.sub.1, 50l.sub.2, 50l.sub.3, 50l.sub.4, 50l.sub.5, 50l.sub.6) of the piece;

[0041] FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of the coverage structure of the initially disclosed system, with the Support (50) installed prior to positioning the joint overlapping (8);

[0042] FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view of Support (50) installed in the chord (1) of the initially disclosed system highlighting the rivet fastening;

[0043] FIG. 6A depicts the perspective view of a section of chord 1, with perforations (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d) on the faces 104 and 109, where Supports (50) may be secured;

[0044] FIG. 7A depicts a front view of support (50) having specific geometry installed in an upper chord (1) of a beam of the initially disclosed system with the joint overlapping (8) placed over both;

[0045] FIG. 7B depicts a perspective view of the assembly of Support (50), having specific geometry, maintaining the initial concept of the invention, highlighting its fastening through rivet;

[0046] FIG. 7C depicts a perspective view of a Support (50), having specific geometry, already mounted on the chord (1) of the initially disclosed system;

[0047] FIGS. 8A and 8B depict front views of a support (50), having specific geometry, installed in an upper chord (1) of a beam of the initially disclosed system, with the joint overlapping (8) placed over both and with pieces of apparatuses attached thereto;

[0048] FIGS. 8C and 8D depict perspective views of a support (50), having specific geometry, installed in an upper chord (1) of a beam of the initially disclosed system with the joint overlapping (8) placed over both and with pieces of apparatuses attached thereto;

[0049] FIGS. 9A and 9B depict perspective views of a support (50), having specific geometry, installed in an upper chord (1) of a beam of the initially disclosed system with the joint overlapping (8) placed over both highlighting the possibility of the supports being connected longitudinally or transversally for specific purposes of continuous apparatuses (walkways, photovoltaic plates, lifelines, etc.).

DESCRIPTION OF THE ELEMENTS OF THE FIGURES

[0050] For a better understanding of the present invention, the following list of elements and/or components is presented: [0051] 1chord [0052] 3structure (chords+diagonals+crosspieces) [0053] 4counter-diagonal [0054] 7aholes 5 mm diameter on the face of chord (1) [0055] 7bholes 5 mm diameter on the face of chord (1) [0056] 7choles 5 mm diameter on the face of chord (1) [0057] 7dholes 5 mm diameter on the face of chord (1) [0058] 8joint overlapping [0059] 11diagonal [0060] 12crosspiece [0061] 15coil [0062] 17tape [0063] 50Support [0064] 50ahorizontal base of support [0065] 50bstandard hole 5 mm diameter in the base of Support [0066] 50cstandard hole 5 mm diameter in the base of Support [0067] 50delongated hole 510 mm of base of Support [0068] 50eelongated hole 510 mm of base of Support [0069] 50fstandard hole 5 mm diameter on face 50h1 [0070] 50gstandard hole 5 mm diameter on face 50h1 [0071] 50jstandard hole 5 mm diameter on face 50h1 [0072] 50kstandard hole 5 mm diameter on face 50h1 [0073] 50mstandard hole 5 mm diameter on face 50h2 [0074] 50nstandard hole 5 mm diameter on face 50h2 [0075] 50ostandard hole 5 mm diameter on face 50h2 [0076] 50pstandard hole 5 mm diameter on face 50h2 [0077] 50l.sub.1flap fold line of Support [0078] 50l.sub.2flap fold line of Support [0079] 50l.sub.3flap fold line of Support [0080] 50l.sub.4flap fold line of Support [0081] 50l.sub.5flap fold line of Support [0082] 50l.sub.6flap fold line of Support