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Clip assembly for standing seam roof panels

a technology of metal roof panels and clips, which is applied in the direction of roofing, building components, building repairs, etc., can solve the problems of increasing the cost of metal roofs, laborious and time-consuming 3 steps,

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-08-02
RAY GINO
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[0008]It is a further object of the invention to provide a continuous clip assembly for standing seam roof panels that allows elimination of at least one step in the installation of the roof panels.

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This 3-step process is laborious and time-consuming.
Either increases the costs associated with metal roofs.

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[0018]Turning now to the drawings in more detail, numeral 10 designates a clip assembly according to this invention. The clip assembly 10 comprises a first clip member 12 and a second clip member 14. The first clip member has an elongated body with a generally Z-shaped cross-section. The second clip member 14 has an elongated body with a generally C-shaped cross-section.

[0019]The first clip member 12 has an upright portion 16, an upper flange 18 extending transversely to the upright portion 16 and a lower flange 20. The lower flange 20 has a first proximate part 22 unitary secured to the upright portion 16 and extending horizontally therefrom in a direction opposite to the direction of extension of the upper flange 18. The lower flange 20 has a second middle part 24 unitary connected to the first proximate part 22 and extending at an obtuse angle upwardly from the first proximate part 22.

[0020]A third distant part 26 of the lower flange 20 is unitary connected to the second middle p...

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Abstract

A continuous clip for connecting standing seam roof panels to roof support members has a first Z-shaped clip member and a second C-shaped clip member nested against the first clip member. Each clip member has an upright portion, an upper flange and a lower flange. The upper flanges of the clip members extend in opposite directions and are configured to fit within the channels formed by folded upper edges of the adjacent roof panels. The lower flanges are attached to the roof support under the roof panels.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates hold-down clips for connecting standing seam metal roof panels. More particularly, the present invention relates to a continuous clip assembly designed to provide structural integrity of the seam connecting adjacent standing seam roof panels in buildings.[0002]Large structures, such as warehouses, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings typically have large roofs that are secured to roof supports or purlins. Large metal roof panels are pre-formed by folding and crimping edges of metal sheeting and creating a panel ready for interlocking with adjacent similarly-formed roof panels to form a standing seam. The seam is formed above the plane of the roof to prevent leakage.[0003]Conventionally, hold-down clips connectedges of the roof panels; the clips are mechanically attached by nails or screws to the purlins or other support structure. The nails or screws penetrate the roof purlin or other support structure par...

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IPC IPC(8): E04D1/34E04B1/38
CPCE04D3/366
Inventor RAY, GINO
Owner RAY GINO