AN ATTACHMENT ARRANGEMENT FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF ONE OR MORE ROOF EQUIPMENT DEVICES

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EP 4 464 856 A1

(12)	EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(43)	Date of publication:
	20.11.2024 Bulletin 2024/47

(21)	Application number: 24170152.3

(22)	Date of filing: 15.04.2024

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International Patent Classification (IPC):

E04D 13/12^(2006.01)
E04D 13/10^(2006.01)

E04G 21/32^(2006.01)

(52)	Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC):
	E04D 13/12; E04G 21/328; E04D 13/10; E04G 21/3276

(84)	Designated Contracting States:
	AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC ME MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR
	Designated Extension States:
	BA
	Designated Validation States:
	GE KH MA MD TN

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Priority:

16.05.2023 SE 2350592

(71)	Applicant: CWL Patent AB
	792 22 Mora (SE)

(72)	Inventor:
	LUNDBERG, Bengt 792 51 Mora (SE)

(74)	Representative: Ehrner & Delmar Patentbyrå AB
	Götgatan 78 118 30 Stockholm 118 30 Stockholm (SE)

(54)	AN ATTACHMENT ARRANGEMENT FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF ONE OR MORE ROOF EQUIPMENT DEVICES

(57) An attachment arrangement (100) for the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices (202) to a roof (302), wherein the attachment arrangement (100) comprises a first member (102), and a second member (104a; 104b) attachable to the first member (102). The first member (102) comprises a first coupling section (106) for the coupling of one or more roof equipment devices (202). The second member (104a; 104b) comprises a second coupling section (107a; 107b) for the coupling of one or more roof equipment devices (202). The first member (102) comprises a first interface (108) for the attachment of the first member (102) to the roof (302). The first member (102) comprises a second interface (110) for the attachment of the first member (102) to the second member (104a; 104b) so as to strengthen the attachment arrangement (100) when the second member (104a; 104b) is attached to the first member (102).

Description

Technical field

[0001] Aspects of the present invention relate to an attachment arrangement for the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof.

Background

[0002] Conventionally, roof equipment and/or roof equipment devices may be mounted or attached to the roof of a building by way of attachments. For example, the roof equipment and/or the roof equipment devices may include ladders, wires, walkways and steps for users, snow rails or fences for preventing snow from sliding off of the roof, ridge and roof foot rails and guardrails.

Summary

[0003] The inventor of the present invention has found drawbacks in conventional solutions for attaching roof equipment and/or roof equipment devices to the roof of a building. For example, some conventional solutions do not a provide a sufficient attachment of the roof equipment and/or roof equipment devices to the roof. For example, some conventional solutions are not flexible enough.

[0004] An object of embodiments of the invention is to provide a solution which mitigates or solves drawbacks and problems of conventional solutions.

[0005] The above and further objects are solved by the subject matter of the independent claim. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the invention, the above mentioned and other objects are achieved with an attachment arrangement for the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof, wherein the attachment arrangement comprises

a first member, and

a second member attachable to the first member,

wherein the first member comprises a first coupling section for the coupling of one or more roof equipment devices,

wherein the second member comprises a second coupling section for the coupling of one or more roof equipment devices,

wherein the first member comprises a first interface for the attachment of the first member to the roof, and

wherein the first member comprises a second interface for the attachment of the first member to the second member so as to strengthen the attachment arrangement when the second member is attached to the first member.

[0007] An advantage of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect is that the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is improved. An advantage of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is improved or enhanced, or that the one or more roof equipment devices is/are more strongly secured to the roof. An advantage of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect is that an attachment that can handle enhanced loads or forces in a sufficient manner is provided. Some conventional solutions do not a provide an attachment that is a strong enough and that can handle enhanced loads or forces in a sufficient manner.

[0008] An advantage of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect is that the second member efficiently counteracts pull forces which act on the attachment arrangement, for example from a wire, whereby the attachment of the attachment arrangement and thus of the one or more roof equipment devices to the roof is strengthened.

[0009] An advantage of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is improved. For example, the attachment arrangement may be made more compact with a maintained or enhanced strength of attachment in relation to conventional solution. For example, the first member may be used for more applications by way of the second member.

[0010] The roof equipment device may comprise one or more of the group of: a ladder; a walkway; a step for a user; a snow rail or a snow fence for preventing snow from sliding off of the roof; a ridge and roof foot rail; a guardrail; a wire; a safety line or rope, for example to which a user working on the building or roof is connected; and a hook, a loop element, or a carabiner, for example to which a safety line for a user is connected. However, other types of roof equipment devices are also possible.

[0011] For some embodiments, it may be defined that the second member is attached to the first member. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the second member is configured to strengthen the attachment arrangement.

[0012] According to an advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the second member is configured to enhance the rigidity of the attachment arrangement when the second member is attached to the first member. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced.

[0013] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the second member is configured to enhance the attachment arrangement's resistance to stress originating from the second coupling section when the second member is attached to the first member. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved.

[0014] According to another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the second member is configured to enhance the attachment arrangement's resistance to stress originating from the first coupling section when the second member is attached to the first member. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved.

[0015] According to yet another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the first member comprises a base member comprising the first interface, wherein the second member comprises a base member for abutment with the base member of the first member. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of this embodiment is that the second member counteracts pull forces, such as in cooperation with the first member, which act on the attachment arrangement, for example from a wire, in a further improved manner.

[0016] According to still another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the base member of the first member is angled in relation to the first coupling section. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of this embodiment is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0017] According to an advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the base member of the first member is angled in relation to the first coupling section by an angle of 70° to 110°, such as by an angle of 80° to 100°, for example, approximately, or substantially, 90°. An advantage of these embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of these embodiments is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of these embodiments is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0018] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the base member of the second member is angled in relation to the second coupling section. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of this embodiment is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0019] According to another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the base member of the second member is angled in relation to the second coupling section by an angle of 70° to 110°, such as by an angle of 80° to 100°, for example, approximately, or substantially, 90°. An advantage of these embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of these embodiments is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of these embodiments is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0020] According to yet another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, when the second member is attached to the first member the second coupling section is configured to be angled in relation to the first coupling section. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of this embodiment is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0021] According to still another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, when the second member is attached to the first member the second coupling section is configured to be angled in relation to the first coupling section by an angle of 70° to 110°, such as by an angle of 80° to 100°, for example, approximately, or substantially, 90°. An advantage of these embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of these embodiments is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of these embodiments is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0022] According to an advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the base member of the second member and the second coupling section form a gap between one another. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0023] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, second member comprises an attachment section comprising a third interface for the attachment of the second member to the first member.

[0024] According to another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the attachment section of the second member is angled in relation to the base member of the second member. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of this embodiment is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0025] According to yet another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the attachment section of the second member is angled in relation to the base member of the second member by an angle of 70° to 110°, such as by an angle of 80° to 100°, for example, approximately, or substantially, 90°. An advantage of these embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of these embodiments is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of these embodiments is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0026] According to still another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the attachment section of the second member is angled in relation to the second coupling section. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of this embodiment is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0027] According to an advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the attachment section of the second member is angled in relation to the second coupling section by an angle of 70° to 110°, such as by an angle of 80° to 100°, for example, approximately, or substantially, 90°. An advantage of these embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of these embodiments is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of these embodiments is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0028] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, when the second member is attached to the first member the attachment section of the second member is configured to be angled in relation to the base member of the first member. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of this embodiment is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0029] According to another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, when the second member is attached to the first member the attachment section of the second member is configured to be angled in relation to the base member of the first member by an angle of 70° to 110°, such as by an angle of 80° to 100°, for example, approximately, or substantially, 90°. An advantage of these embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of these embodiments is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of these embodiments is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0030] According to still another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the third interface is configured to cooperate with the second interface. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved.

[0031] According to yet another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the first member comprises a wall, which may be parallel to the first coupling section,

wherein the base member of the first member is positioned between the wall of the first member and the first coupling section,

wherein the first coupling section, the wall and the base member of the first member form a compartment, and

wherein the second coupling section is configured for abutment with the wall of the first member.

[0032] An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of this embodiment is that the second member counteracts pull forces, such as in cooperation with the first member, which act on the attachment arrangement, for example from a wire, in a further improved manner.

[0033] According to an advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the wall of the first member has a first lateral side facing the first coupling section,

wherein the wall of the first member has a second lateral side facing away from the first coupling section,

wherein the wall of the first member has a top edge joining the first and second lateral sides of the wall of the first member, and

wherein the second coupling section is configured for abutment with the first lateral side of the wall of the first member.

[0034] An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced.

[0035] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the wall of the first member has a first lateral side facing the first coupling section,

wherein the wall of the first member has a second lateral side facing away from the first coupling section,

wherein the wall of the first member has a top edge joining the first and second lateral sides of the wall of the first member, and

wherein the second coupling section is configured for abutment with the top edge of the wall of the first member.

[0036] An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of this embodiment is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the second member counteracts pull forces, such as in cooperation with the first member, which act on the attachment arrangement, for example from a wire, in a further improved manner.

[0037] According to another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the second coupling section has a bottom edge configured for abutment with the top edge of the wall of the first member.

[0038] According to yet another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the second coupling section is configured to directly or indirectly hold a wire having a longitudinal extension. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the second member efficiently counteracts pull forces from a wire, such as in cooperation with the first member, which act on the attachment arrangement.

[0039] According to still another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the second coupling section is configured to hold an attachment element for directly or indirectly holding the wire, wherein the attachment element has a longitudinal extension. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the second member efficiently counteracts pull forces from a wire, such as in cooperation with the first member, which act on the attachment arrangement.

[0040] According to an advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the second coupling section is configured to hold one or more of the wire and attachment element such that the longitudinal extension of one or more of the wire and attachment element is in parallel to one or more of the first coupling section and attachment section of the second member. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. An advantage of this embodiment is that the second member counteracts pull forces from a wire, such as in cooperation with the first member, which act on the attachment arrangement, in a further improved manner.

[0041] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the first coupling section comprises the second interface. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced.

[0042] According to another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, one or more of the first, second and third interfaces comprises/comprise one or more openings for receiving one or more attachment elements. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0043] According to yet another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the one or more openings of the first interface is/are formed by one or more of the first member and base member of the first member. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved.

[0044] According to still another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the one or more openings of the second interface is/are formed by one or more of the first member and first coupling section. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved.

[0045] According to an advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the one or more openings of the third interface is/are formed by one or more of the second member and attachment section of the second member. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved.

[0046] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, one or more of the first and second coupling sections comprises/comprise one or more openings. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the flexibility of the attachment one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0047] According to another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the first coupling section comprises one or more weakenings. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. By way of the weakening, an advantage of this embodiment is that if a worker, or user, connected to the first coupling section via a safety line accidently falls, an energy absorbing function is provided with the collapsing of parts of the first member, whereby the impact on the falling person or user is reduced.

[0048] According to yet another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the one or more weakenings is/are formed by the first member. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved.

[0049] According to still another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the weakening comprises one or more of the group of:

a notch;
a recess;
an opening; and
a deformation zone.

An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved.

[0050] According to an advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the first coupling section is configured for abutment with the attachment section of the second member. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced.

[0051] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, one or more of the first and second members is/are made of a material comprising or consisting of a metal or a metal alloy. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the strength of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further enhanced. According to this embodiment, the attachment arrangement can be manufactured in an efficient manner.

[0052] According to another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, one or more of the first and second members is/are formed from a plate. An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment of the attachment arrangement and/or of the roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. According to this embodiment, the attachment arrangement can be manufactured in an efficient manner.

[0053] According to a second aspect of the invention, the above mentioned and other objects are achieved with an installation comprising one or more roof equipment devices and one or more attachment arrangements according to any one of the embodiments disclosed above or below.

[0054] According to a third aspect of the invention, the above mentioned and other objects are achieved with a roof arrangement comprising a roof and one or more of the group of:

an attachment arrangement according to any one of the embodiments disclosed above or below; and
an installation according to any one of the embodiments disclosed above or below.

[0055] For some embodiments, the roof may be a folded plate roof, or a folded sheet panel roof, having folds. For some embodiments, the roof may be corrugated, or the roof may be a stepped roof having steps. However, other roofs are also possible.

[0056] The above-mentioned features and embodiments of the attachment arrangement, the installation and the roof arrangement, respectively, may be combined in various possible ways providing further advantageous embodiments.

[0057] Further advantageous embodiments of the attachment arrangement, the installation and the roof arrangement according to the present invention and further advantages with the embodiments of the present invention emerge from the detailed description of embodiments.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0058] Embodiments of the invention will now be illustrated, for exemplary purposes, in more detail by way of embodiments and with reference to the enclosed drawings, where similar references are used for similar parts, in which:

Figure 1: is a schematic perspective view of the first member of an embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect of the invention;
Figure 2: is a schematic side view of the first member of figure 1;
Figure 3: is a schematic side perspective view of the second member of an embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect of the invention;
Figure 4: is a schematic rear view of the second member of figure 3;
Figure 5: is a schematic side perspective view of an embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect of the invention including the first member of figures 1 and 2 and the second member of figures 3 and 4;
Figure 6: is a schematic side view of the attachment arrangement figure 5;
Figure 7: is a schematic rear view of the attachment arrangement figure 5;
Figure 8: is a schematic top view of the attachment arrangement figure 5;
Figure 9: is a schematic side perspective view of the second member of another embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect of the invention;
Figure 10: is a schematic side perspective view of another embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect of the invention including the first member of figures 1 and 2 and the second member of figure 9;
Figure 11: is a schematic side view of the attachment arrangement figure 10;
Figure 12: is a schematic rear view of the attachment arrangement figure 10; and
Figure 13: is a schematic front view of the attachment arrangement figure 10.

Detailed Description

[0059] With reference to figures 1 to 13, embodiments of the attachment arrangement 100 for the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices 202 to a roof 302 according to the first aspect of the invention are schematically illustrated. The roof 302 illustrated in the figures is only partially illustrated for illustrative purposes. The roof 302 illustrated in figures comprises, or is in the form of, a roof including covering plates or panels made of a material comprising or consisting of a metal or metal alloy. However, the attachment arrangement 100 may be applied to other types of roofs.

[0060] The attachment arrangement 100 includes a first member 102. The attachment arrangement 100 includes a second member 104a; 104b, which is attachable, or attached, to the first member 102. Figures 3 to 8 illustrate a first version of the second member 104a while figures 9 to 13 illustrate a second version of the second member 104b. However, other versions of the second member 104a; 104b are possible.

[0061] The first member 102 includes a first coupling section 106 for the coupling of one or more roof equipment devices 202 (see, for example, figure 2). The second member 104a; 104b includes a second coupling section 107a; 107b for the coupling of one or more roof equipment devices 202 (see figures 6, 8 and 11). With reference to figures 2, 6, 8 and 11, for some embodiments, the roof equipment device 202 may include one or more of the group of: a ladder; a walkway; a step for a user; a snow rail or a snow fence for preventing snow from sliding off of the roof; a ridge and roof foot rail; a guardrail; a wire 206; a safety line or rope, for example to which a user working on the building or roof is connected; a hook, a loop element, or a carabiner 204, for example to which a safety line for a user is connected; an attachment element 208, such as a bolt 210, for example for attaching another roof equipment device to the first or second coupling section 106, 107a-b, such as a wire 206. However, other types of roof equipment devices are also possible.

[0062] The first member 102 includes a first interface 108 for the attachment of the first member 102 to the roof 302. The first member 102 includes a second interface 110 for the attachment of the first member 102 to the second member 104a; 104b so as to strengthen the attachment arrangement 100 when the second member 104a; 104b is attached to the first member 102, for example via the second interface 110, such as via the second interface 110. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the second member 104a; 104b is attached to the first member 102. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the second member 104a; 104b is configured to strengthen the attachment arrangement 100.

[0063] For some embodiments, it may be defined that the second member 104a; 104b is configured to enhance, or strengthen, the rigidity of the attachment arrangement 100 when the second member 104a; 104b is attached to the first member 102, such as via the second interface 110. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the second member 104a; 104b is configured to enhance, or strengthen, the attachment arrangement's 100 resistance to stress, or forces, originating from the second coupling section 107a; 107b, and/or acting on the second coupling section 107a; 107b, when the second member 104a; 104b is attached to the first member 102, such as via the second interface 110. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the second member 104a; 104b is configured to enhance, or strengthen, the attachment arrangement's 100 resistance to stress, or forces, originating from the first coupling section 106, and/or acting on the first coupling section 106, when the second member 104a; 104b is attached to the first member 102, such as via the second interface 110.

[0064] For some embodiments, the first member 102 may include a base member 114 comprising the first interface 108 while the second member 104a; 104b may include a base member 115a; 115b for abutment with the base member 114 of the first member 102. With reference to figures 1 and 7, the base member 114 of the first member 102 may be angled in relation to the first coupling section 106. With reference to figure 7, for some embodiments, the base member 114 of the first member 102 may be angled in relation to the first coupling section 106 by an angle of 70° to 110°, such as by an angle of 80° to 100°, for example, approximately, or substantially, 90°. In the embodiments illustrated in the figures, the base member 114 of the first member 102 is angled in relation to the first coupling section 106 by an angle of approximately 90°. However, other angels are possible. For some embodiments, the base member 115a; 115b of the second member 104a; 104b may cover at least 20 percent, such as in rage of 20 to 30 percent, of the base member 114 of the first member 102.

[0065] For some embodiments, it may be defined that the base member 115a; 115b of the second member 104a; 104b is angled in relation to the second coupling section 107a; 107b. With reference to figures 3 and 9, the base member 115a; 115b of the second member 104a; 104b may be angled in relation to the second coupling section 107a; 107b by an angle of 70° to 110°, such as by an angle of 80° to 100°, for example, approximately, or substantially, 90°. In the embodiments illustrated in the figures, the base member 115a; 115b of the second member 104a; 104b is angled in relation to the second coupling section 107a; 107b by an angle of approximately 90°. However, other angels are possible.

[0066] With reference to figures 5, 8 and 10, for some embodiments, when the second member 104a; 104b is attached to the first member 102, the second coupling section 107a; 107b may be configured to be angled in relation to the first coupling section 106. With reference to figure 8, for some embodiments, when the second member 104a; 104b is attached to the first member 102, the second coupling section 107a; 107b may be configured to be angled in relation to the first coupling section 106 by an angle of 70° to 110°, such as by an angle of 80° to 100°, for example, approximately, or substantially, 90°. In the embodiments illustrated in the figures, when the second member 104a; 104b is attached to the first member 102, the second coupling section 107a; 107b is configured to be angled, or is angled, in relation to the first coupling section 106 by an angle of approximately 90°. However, other angels are possible.

[0067] With reference to figures 3, 4, 9 and 13, for some embodiments, the base member 115a; 115b of the second member 104a; 104b and the second coupling section 107a; 107b may form a gap 119a; 119b between one another.

[0068] The second member 104a; 104b may include an attachment section 121a; 121b comprising a third interface 123a; 123b for the attachment of the second member 104a; 104b to the first member 102. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the attachment section 121a; 121b of the second member 104a; 104b is angled in relation to the base member 115a; 115b of the second member 104a; 104b. For some embodiments, the attachment section 121a; 121b of the second member 104a; 104b may be angled in relation to the base member 115a; 115b of the second member 104a; 104b by an angle of 70° to 110°, such as by an angle of 80° to 100°, for example, approximately, or substantially, 90°. In the embodiments illustrated in the figures, the attachment section 121a; 121b of the second member 104a; 104b is angled in relation to the base member 115a; 115b of the second member 104a; 104b by an angle of approximately 90°. However, other angels are possible.

[0069] With reference to figure 8, for some embodiments, it may be defined that the attachment section 121a; 121b of the second member 104a; 104b is angled in relation to the second coupling section 107a; 107b. For some embodiments, the attachment section 121a; 121b of the second member 104a; 104b may be angled in relation to the second coupling section 107a; 107b by an angle of 70° to 110°, such as by an angle of 80° to 100°, for example, approximately, or substantially, 90°. In the embodiments illustrated in the figures, the attachment section 121a; 121b of the second member 104a; 104b is angled in relation to the second coupling section 107a; 107b by an angle of approximately 90°. However, other angels are possible.

[0070] With reference to figures 7, 12 and 13, for some embodiments, when the second member 104a; 104b is attached to the first member 102, the attachment section 121a; 121b of the second member 104a; 104b may be configured to be angled, or is angled, in relation to the base member 114 of the first member 102. For some embodiments, when the second member 104a; 104b is attached to the first member 102 the attachment section 121a; 121b of the second member 104a; 104b may be configured to be angled in relation to the base member 114 of the first member 102 by an angle of 70° to 110°, such as by an angle of 80° to 100°, for example, approximately, or substantially, 90°. In the embodiments illustrated in the figures, when the second member 104a; 104b is attached to the first member 102, the attachment section 121a; 121b of the second member 104a; 104b is configured to be angled, or is angled, in relation to the base member 114 of the first member 102 by an angle of approximately 90°. However, other angels are possible. For some embodiments, the third interface 123a; 123b is configured to cooperate with the second interface 110.

[0071] For some embodiments, the first member 102 may include a wall 125, for example parallel to the first coupling section 106. The base member 114 of the first member 102 is positioned between the wall 125 and the first coupling section 106. The first coupling section 106, the wall 125 and the base member 114 of the first member 102 form a compartment 127, or recess, for example, for at least partly receiving the second member 104a; 104b, for example, for receiving the base member 115a; 115b of the second member 104a; 104b. The second coupling section 107a; 107b may be configured for abutment with the wall 125 of the first member 102.

[0072] With reference to figures 7 and 12, it may be defined that the wall 125 of the first member 102 has a first lateral side 129 facing the first coupling section 106, that the wall 125 of the first member 102 has a second lateral side 131 facing away from the first coupling section 106, and that the wall 125 of the first member 102 has a top edge 133 joining, and/or being located between, the first and second lateral sides 129, 131 of the wall 125. With reference to figure 7, for some embodiments, the second coupling section 107a may be configured for abutment with the first lateral side 129 of the wall 125 of the first member 102. With reference to figure 12, for some embodiments, the second coupling section 107b may be configured for abutment with the top edge 133 of the wall 125 of the first member 102. With reference to figure 12, for some embodiments, it may be defined that the second coupling section 107b has a bottom edge 135b configured for abutment with the top edge 133 of the wall 125 of the first member 102.

[0073] With reference to figures 6, 8 and 11, the second coupling section 107a; 107b may be configured to directly or indirectly hold a wire 206 having a longitudinal extension 207. With reference to figure 11, the second coupling section 107a; 107b may be configured to hold an attachment element 208 configured to directly or indirectly hold the wire 206, wherein the attachment element 208 has a longitudinal extension 209. For some embodiments, the attachment element 208 may hold, or be configured to hold, an attachment unit 212 configured for attachment to a wire 206. The attachment unit 212 may form one or more openings. As mentioned above, the attachment element 208 may comprise a bolt 210, such as a threaded bolt. With reference to figures 6, 8 and 11, the second coupling section 107a; 107b may be configured to hold one or more of the wire 206 and attachment element 208 such that the longitudinal extension 207, 209 of one or more of the wire 206 and attachment element 208 is in parallel, i.e. substantially parallel, to one or more of the first coupling section 106 and attachment section 121a; 121b of the second member 104a; 104b.The wire 206 illustrated in figures 6, 8 and 11 is only partially illustrated for illustrative purposes. It is to be understood that the wire 206 may have a longer longitudinal extension, or length, than shown in the figures.

[0074] For some embodiments, the first coupling section 106 may comprise the second interface 110. For some embodiments, the first coupling section 106 may be configured for abutment with, or abuts, the attachment section 121a of the second member 104a. For some embodiments, the attachment section 121a of the second member 104a may cover at least 10 percent, such as in rage of 10 to 30 percent, of the first coupling section 106.

[0075] For some embodiments, one or more of the first, second and third interfaces 108, 110, 123a, 123b may comprise one or more openings 118, 126c, 126d, 137a-b, 139a-b for receiving one or more attachment elements 120, such as one or more bolts, or screws. The one or more openings 118 of the first interface 108 may be formed by one or more of the first member 102 and base member 114 of the first member 102. The one or more openings 126c, 126d of the second interface 110 may be formed by one or more of the first member 102 and first coupling section 106. The one or more openings 137a-b, 139a-b of the third interface 123a, 123b may be formed by one or more of the second member 104a; 104b and attachment section 121a; 121b of the second member 104a; 104b.

[0076] For some embodiments, one or more of the first and second coupling sections 106, 107a; 107b may comprise, or may form, one or more openings 126a-g, 141a-b. The one or more openings 126a-g of the first coupling section 106 may be formed by the first member 102. The one or more openings 141a-b of the second coupling section 107a; 107b may be formed by the second member 104a; 104b. The one or more openings 126a-g, 141a-b may be configured for engagement with one or more roof equipment devices 202. The one or more openings 141a-b of the second coupling section 107a; 107b may be configured for engagement with a wire 206 and/or an attachment element 208 for directly or indirectly holding the wire 206. For alternative embodiments, one or more of the first and second coupling sections 106, 107a; 107b may include one or more protrusions and/or hooks. With reference to figure 3, for some embodiments, the base member 115a of the second member 104a may comprise a fourth interface 143a for the attachment of the second member 104a to the first member 102 (such as to the base member 114 of the first member 102) and/or to the roof 302, for example via the first interface 108. The fourth interface 143a may comprise, or may form, one or more openings 145a, such as two or more openings 145a, for example three or more openings, for receiving one or more attachment elements 120. The one or more openings 145a of the fourth interface 143a may be formed by the base member 115a of the second member 104a.

[0077] For some embodiments, the first coupling section 106 comprises one or more weakenings 128, 130. The one or more weakenings 128, 130 may be formed by the first member 102. The weakening 128, 139 may comprises one or more of the group of: a notch 132, 134; a recess; an opening; and a deformation zone.

[0078] Figures 6 and 11 also schematically illustrates embodiments of the installation 200 according to the second aspect of the invention. The installation 200 includes one or more roof equipment devices 202, for example according to one or more of the versions mentioned above. The installation 200 includes one or more attachment arrangements 100 according to any one of the embodiments disclosed above or below.

[0079] Figures 5 to 8 and 10 to 13 also schematically illustrates embodiments of the roof arrangement 300 according to the third aspect of the invention. The roof arrangement 300 includes a roof 302 (only a portion of an entire roof is illustrated in the figures) and one or more of the group of: an attachment arrangement 100 according to any one of the embodiments disclosed above or below; and an installation 200 according to any one of the embodiments disclosed above or below.

[0080] One or more of the first and second members 102, 104a, 104b may be made of a material comprising or consisting of a metal or a metal alloy. However, other materials are possible, such as a material comprising or consisting of a polymer or a polymer composite. One or more of the first and second members 102, 104a, 104b may be formed from a plate, for example, a plate made of a material comprising or consisting of a metal or a metal alloy.

[0081] For some embodiments, one or more sealings, for example one or more polymer members, such as one or more flat members, may be placed between the attachment arrangement 100 and the roof 302, such as between the first member 102 and the roof 302, for example between the roof 302 and the base member 114 of the first member 102.

[0082] The above-mentioned features and embodiments of the attachment arrangement 100, the installation 200 and the roof arrangement 300, respectively, may be combined in various possible ways providing further embodiments. For example, the embodiment of figure 6 may be provided with the attachment element 208 of figure 11. Embodiments of the attachment arrangement 100 disclosed above may be applied to any kind of roofs, for example, a stepped roof, a folded plate roof, or a folded sheet panel roof, having folds.

[0083] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Instead, the present invention relates to, and encompasses all different embodiments being included within the scope of the appended independent claim.

Claims

1. An attachment arrangement (100) for the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices (202) to a roof (302), wherein the attachment arrangement (100) comprises

a first member (102), and

a second member (104a; 104b) attachable to the first member (102),

wherein the first member (102) comprises a first coupling section (106) for the coupling of one or more roof equipment devices (202),

wherein the second member (104a; 104b) comprises a second coupling section (107a; 107b) for the coupling of one or more roof equipment devices (202),

wherein the first member (102) comprises a first interface (108) for the attachment of the first member (102) to the roof (302), and

wherein the first member (102) comprises a second interface (110) for the attachment of the first member (102) to the second member (104a; 104b) so as to strengthen the attachment arrangement (100) when the second member (104a; 104b) is attached to the first member (102).

2. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 1, wherein when the second member (104a; 104b) is attached to the first member (102) the second coupling section (107a; 107b) is configured to be angled in relation to the first coupling section (106).

3. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first member (102) comprises a base member (114) comprising the first interface (108), and
wherein the second member (104a; 104b) comprises a base member (115a; 115b) for abutment with the base member (114) of the first member (102).

4. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 3, wherein the base member (115a; 115b) of the second member (104a; 104b) and the second coupling section (107a; 107b) form a gap (119a; 119b) between one another.

5. An attachment arrangement (100) according to any one of the claims 1 to 4, wherein second member (104a; 104b) comprises an attachment section (121a; 121b) comprising a third interface (123a; 123b) for the attachment of the second member (104a; 104b) to the first member (102).

6. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 5, wherein the attachment section (121a; 121b) of the second member (104a; 104b) is angled in relation to the base member (115a; 115b) of the second member (104a; 104b).

7. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the attachment section (121a; 121b) of the second member (104a; 104b) is angled in relation to the second coupling section (107a; 107b).

8. An attachment arrangement (100) according to any one of the claims 5 to 7, wherein the first coupling section (106) is configured for abutment with the attachment section (121a) of the second member (104a).

9. An attachment arrangement (100) according to any one of the claims 3 to 8, wherein the first member (102) comprises a wall (125),

wherein the base member (114) of the first member (102) is positioned between the wall (125) of the first member (102) and the first coupling section (106),

wherein the first coupling section (106), the wall (125) and the base member (114) of the first member (102) form a compartment (127), and

wherein the second coupling section (107a; 107b) is configured for abutment with the wall (125) of the first member (102).

10. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 9, wherein the wall (125) of the first member (102) has a first lateral side (129) facing the first coupling section (106),

wherein the wall of the first member (102) has a second lateral side (131) facing away from the first coupling section (106),

wherein the wall (125) of the first member (102) has a top edge (133) joining the first and second lateral sides (129, 131) of the wall (125) of the first member (102), and

wherein the second coupling section (107a) is configured for abutment with the first lateral side (129) of the wall (125) of the first member (102).

11. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the wall (125) of the first member (102) has a first lateral side (129) facing the first coupling section (106),

wherein the wall (125) of the first member (102) has a second lateral side (131) facing away from the first coupling section (106),

wherein the wall (125) of the first member (102) has a top edge (133) joining the first and second lateral sides (129, 131) of the wall (125) of the first member (102), and

wherein the second coupling section (107b) is configured for abutment with the top edge (133) of the wall of the first member (102).

12. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 11, wherein the second coupling section (107b) has a bottom edge (135b) configured for abutment with the top edge (133) of the wall (125) of the first member (102).

13. An attachment arrangement (100) according to any one of the claims 1 to 12, wherein the second coupling section (107a; 107b) is configured to directly or indirectly hold a wire (206) having a longitudinal extension (207).

14. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 13, wherein the second coupling section (107a; 107b) is configured to hold the wire (206) such that the longitudinal extension (207, 209) of the wire (206) is in parallel to one or more of the first coupling section (106) and attachment section (121a; 121b) of the second member (104a; 104b).

15. An attachment arrangement (100) according to any one of the claims 1 to 14, wherein the first coupling section (106) comprises the second interface (110).

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