Roof-ridge between roof-slopes

Abstract

 A roof-ridge is proposed to be positioned as a connecting element between two roof-slopes. The present roof-ridge permits a good connection between the air channels of the roof-slopes. This roof-ridge has a particular structure that comprises one or more iron and/or plastic lamels or lamels made of another material. The lower part of the roof-ridge comprises two elements or profiles (2, 3) that are connected to another element or profile (14). The element or profile (14) shows an essentially arched shape. A sector of the lateral edges is provided with holes (19) and seats in which filters (15, 16) are positioned.

Description

[0001] The present invention refers to a particularly shaped roof-ridge which is used as a connecting element between roof-slopes.

[0002] As is known, in the connection of roof-slopes, particular tiles are utilized as connection elements. These tiles are positioned parallely to the connecting line of the two slopes so as to form the so-called roof-ridge.

[0003] As a rule, in the conventional roofs, the roof components such as tiles, beams, rafters and so on are fixed with mortar along the ridge line, which permits to obtain a certain solidity of the structure which is exposed to the inclemency of the weather and atmospheric agents. However, this structure does not permit air to go out from the upper part of the roof-slopes.

[0004] Since it is necessary to avoid an overheating of the inhabitable rooms disposed under the roof, owing to the sun radiation, it is preferable to carry out roofs that facilitate the circulation of air just under the tiles or under the end part of the roof turned toward the sun light.

[0005] The tiles are disposed on the insulating layer of each slope and, thanks to their arched shape, permit to obtain free spaces between the tiles and the insulating layer so that the air overheated by the sun radiation is free to circulate in said free spaces.

[0006] In particular, the roof-ridge should not be a simple connecting element between tiles of different roof-slopes, but it should permit also a good connection between the air channels of the slopes. It is important to avoid both water infiltrations and a potential entry of small animals, but it is also important to permit the discharge of the hot air that is present between the tiles and the waterproof layer.

[0007] For the above reasons, suitable techniques have been conceived to carry out connecting lines between the slopes which permit to fix the ridge components without preventing the air discharge.

[0008] Said techniques consist in fixing fork elements along the ridge line. Then, a batten or beam is fixed onto said fork elements. Once the laying of the tiles is completed as far as reaching the ridge line, there is the laying of the ridge components on the supporting batten (previously fixed). It is also possible to interpose a mouldable waterproof transpiring profil between the ridge components and the batten. This profil prevents water infiltrations but does not prevent the air dicharge.

[0009] As it can be easily understood from the above explanations, the process for carrying out a ventilated roof-ridge according to the prior art technique needs a long time to be accomplished as well as the utilization of different materials. In some cases, such materials are very expensive. Additionally, a skilled artisan must be employed to lay said structure.

[0010] Besides, it is necessary to point out that the laying and building operations to lay and build the ridge structure are to be accomplished in very uncomfortable conditions at considerable heights from the ground and therefore, it is difficult to carry out a perfect work and obtain a perfect roof-ridge. Finally, the skilled artisan is exposed to a great danger during the execution of the work.

[0011] The aim and object of the present invention is to remove the above-described drawbacks of the prior art roof-ridges and to carry out a ventilated roof-ridge which is entirely accomplished before being mounted on the roof in such a way as to make the assembly of the ridge quick and safe on the connecting line of the roof-slopes and to permit a perfect circulation of air from the lower part to the upper part of the roof.

[0012] In particular, the roof-ridge according to the present invention is characterized by a particularly shaped ridge made of iron or plastic sheet or a sheet made of another material, which ridge comprises two particularly shaped profiles in the lower part, which show an essential L-shape in the lower part to connect the roof-slopes and an essential S-shape in the upper part which is provided with holes and/or seats to house filters; the upper ends of said profiles being attached to an essentially arched profile.

[0013] Further characteristics and details of the invention will be better understood from the following description which is given as a non exclusive example on the hand of the accompanying drawings wherein:

Fig. 1 is a perspective top view of the roof-ridge in a modular embodiment;

Fig. 2 is a schematic view, in cross section, of the roof-ridge;

Fig. 3 is a schematic view of the roof-ridge seen from the inside;

Fig. 4 is an orthogonal view of a lateral profile of the roof-ridge; and

Fig. 5 is a lateral view of the profile in Fig. 4.

[0014] With reference to the accompanying drawings, number 1 denotes a roof-ridge on the whole according to the present invention in a modular embodiment. The roof-ridge 1 comprises two lateral symmetrical profiles 2, 3, an upper arched profile 14, four substantially L-shaped profiles 4, 5, 6, 7 and two filters 15, 16.

[0015] The symmetrical profiles 2, 3 are made of iron sheet or other pre-varnished material. Each of them comprises in general two parts: the lower part 8, 9 showing a substantial L-shape is the connecting part for the roof-slopes thanks to its sloping base and holes 17 in which conne cting elements such as screws or rivets are inserted. Battens 25 are provided on the waterproof layer of the roof-slopes. The upper part 12, 13 of the symmetrical profiles 2, 3 has a substantial S-shape. The upper end of the "S" shows two surfaces 10, 11 that are connected through welding to the upper profile 14. Besides, the upper end of the "S" is provided with holes 19 through which the air coming from the internal part between the two profiles 2, 3 goes out.

[0016] The S-shape of said parts 12, 13 forms seats for the housing of possible substantially L-shaped filters 15, 16. The filters 15, 16 and the holes 19 permit air to go out but prevent rain, snow or other atmospheric agents or small animals or insects to enter into the roof-ridge.

[0017] Said filters 15, 16 are made of a non-fabric material or other suitable material and are secured through the L-shaped profiles 4, 5, 6, 7. Said L-shaped profiles are soldered to the symmetrical profiles 2, 3 and upper profile 14. The particular position of said profiles 4, 5, 6, 7 permits to obtain seats 20, 21, 22, 23 in which the ends of the filters 15, 16 are housed.

[0018] The upper component of the roof-ridge according to the present invention is arched and is to protect the lower part of the roof-ridge from the atmospheric agents. It is not necessary that the upper element 14 be provided with further upper elements since it is made of a sufficiently strong material. Anyway, the upper element 14 may also act as a support on which tiles are disposed.

[0019] In one or more borders of the upper element 14 there is provided a cavity 18. The longitudinal axis of cavity 18 is orthogonal to the developing axis of the ridge. Cavity 18 acts as a drip and a connecting element between the modular elements.

[0020] Additionally, the ventilated roof-ridge according to the present invention is not only carried out by soldering the iron sheets that form the several profiles but it may be also carried out by utilizing other materials such as plastic, brick or other suitable materials. Besides, different processes such as extrusion, moulding or other may be utilized to produce the roof-ridge according to the present invention with all the mentioned advantages such as rapidity and facility in the laying, lasting, lightness and low cost.

[0021] In addition, the present invention permits a complete universality in respect of whatever kind of roof, regardless the inclination of the roof slopes since the inclination of the lower parts 8, 9 of the symmetrical profiles 2, 3 may be adjusted according to the roof shape.

[0022] It is also possible to position the ventilated ridge according to the present invention by utilizing suitable sheathes, packings or particular devices 24 arranged as connecting elements between the tiles or roof covering and the ridge itself in such a way as to permit the passage of air only between the part under the tiles or the roof covering and the internal part of the ventilated ridge and avoid the flow of air and, above all, the entry of animal between the tiles and the external part of profiles 2 and 3.

[0023] A skilled artisan can modify the so-described roof-ridge but such changes are to be considered as included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. Connecting roof-ridge between roof-slopes, characterized in that it shows, in its modular shape, a particular structure formed by one or more iron and/or plastic lamels or lamels made of another appropriate material, which structure comprises two elements or profiles (2, 3) in the lower part, which are connected to a further element or profile (14) showing a substantially arched shape in order to obtain an only body; said elements or profiles (2, 3) showing, in the lower part, a substantially L-shaped part (8, 9) which connects the roof-ridges and, in the upper part, a substantially S-shaped part (12, 13) which is provided with holes (19) and/or seats (20, 21, 22, 23) in which filters (15, 16) are housed.

2. Connecting roof-ridge between roof-slopes according to the foregoing claim, characterized in that the lower substantially L-shaped part (8, 9) of the two elements or profiles (2, 3) is the connecting element which connects the slopes of the roof on which the ridge is mounted, the inclination of said lower parts (8, 9) being adjustable according to the roof.

3. Connecting roof-ridge between roof-slopes according to the foregoing claims, characterized in that the upper substantially S-shaped part (12, 13) of the two elements or profiles (2, 3) is provided with holes (19) through which air coming from the internal part of ridge, defined by the two elements or profiles (2, 3), goes out.

4. Connecting roof-ridge between roof-slopes according to the foregoing claims, characterized in that the upper part (12, 13) of the two elements or profiles (2, 3) and the element or profile (14) are provided with elements (4, 5, 6, 7) which form seats (20, 21, 22, 23) in which the free ends of said filters (15, 16), positioned near said holes (19), may be contained.

5. Connecting roof-ridge between roof-slopes according to the foregoing claims, characterized in that the shape of said elements or profiles (2, 3, 14) permits to obtain an air flow from the lower part to the upper part of the ridge to better the airing and ventilation of the roof.

6. Connecting roof-ridge between roof-slopes according to the foregoing claims, characterized in that in a possible embodiment, said ridge (1) provides an element or sheath (24) which is positioned between the external part of elements or profiles (2, 3) and the tiles in order to make the connection waterproof and to avoid an air flow and the entry of animals between the tiles and said external part of the profiles (2, 3).

7. Connecting roof-ridge between roof-slopes according to the foregoing claims, characterized in that in another possible embodiment, the ridge may be made of iron, plastic, brick, cement or other suitable material through operations of soldering, extrusion, moulding and other ones which permit to obtain an only piece or more pieces although the described characteristics of the ridge profiles remain unchanged.

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