Cover device

Abstract

Cover device for covering a mounting area of ​​a roof for mounting a solar panel or a photovoltaic module, comprising a roof tile-shaped base (10), a roof hook (14) and a z-shaped roof fastening device (20) with a, preferably plate-shaped, central section (24), a plate-shaped roof section (26) and a plate-shaped base section (28), wherein the roof section (26) and the base section (28) are arranged on opposite sides of the central section (24), wherein the base (10) is permanently connected to the base section (28), preferably by riveting.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a covering device for covering a mounting area of ​​a roof for mounting a solar panel or a photovoltaic module, comprising a roof tile-shaped base, a roof hook and a roof mounting device.

[0002] Suitable covering devices are generally known. These are multi-part. First, the roof mounting device is screwed to a roof batten. Then, the base is attached to the roof batten by screwing at least one screw through a recess that penetrates the roof hook, the base, and the roof mounting device.

[0003] This makes assembly complex, as several different components have to be handled. Furthermore, the continuous cutout creates leaks.

[0004] It is therefore an object of the invention to create a covering device and a system which enables tight assembly in a simple manner.

[0005] This problem is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims.

[0006] According to the invention, the covering device is designed and / or can be used to cover a mounting area of ​​a roof for the purpose of attaching a solar panel or a photovoltaic module.

[0007] The cover device can therefore, for example, replace a conventional roof tile to create a mounting option for a solar panel or photovoltaic module at that location.

[0008] Protection is required for the cover device both in the uninstalled state and in the installed state.

[0009] The cover device has a roof tile-shaped base.

[0010] The term "roof tile-shaped" is to be understood broadly and includes all roof tile and / or roof shingle shapes.

[0011] The base can correspond to conventional brick shapes, e.g. Frankfurt pan, interlocking tile, large interlocking tile, hollow interlocking tile, monk tile, nun tile or beaver tail tile.

[0012] The base can be selected which corresponds to the shape and / or color of the tiles used on the roof.

[0013] Preferably, the base can comprise or consist of a metal material, e.g., aluminum. For example, it could be a deep-drawn aluminum sheet.

[0014] The cover device has a roof hook.

[0015] Preferably, the roof hook is permanently attached to the base during manufacturing, e.g., by riveting. Alternatively, the roof hook can be screwed on, for example.

[0016] The roof hook is preferably attached to one side of the base.

[0017] For example, the roof hook is L-shaped or S-shaped.

[0018] A mounting rail for a solar panel or photovoltaic module can preferably be attached to the roof hook.

[0019] Preferably, the roof hook can comprise or consist of a metal material, e.g., aluminum. For example, it could be an extruded aluminum profile.

[0020] The cover device features a Z-shaped roof mounting device.

[0021] The roof fastening device is used to attach the cover device to a roof, e.g. a roof batten and / or a roof rafter.

[0022] The term z-shaped is to be understood broadly and includes all shapes that contain a z-shape as well as exclusively z-shapes.

[0023] The roof mounting device has a central section, preferably plate-shaped, a plate-shaped roof section and a plate-shaped base section.

[0024] The roof section, for example, serves for attachment to a roof rafter. The central section and / or the base section are preferably used for attachment to a roof batten. The roof mounting device can therefore be attached either to the roof rafter and / or to the roof batten.

[0025] The base section serves, for example, for attachment to the base.

[0026] The roof section and the base section are arranged on opposite sides of the central section. The roof section and the base section form, for example, the outer legs of the roof mounting device.

[0027] Preferably, the roof section and the base section are oriented parallel to each other and / or parallel to the base. Preferably, the central section is oriented at right angles or obliquely to these.

[0028] The roof mounting device, preferably the base section, can project laterally beyond the base. This facilitates access during installation on a roof batten.

[0029] Preferably, the roof fastening device can comprise or consist of a metal material, e.g., a steel material, e.g., stainless steel. For example, it is a steel sheet, preferably galvanized, or a steel angle, preferably galvanized.

[0030] The base is permanently connected to the base section, preferably riveted.

[0031] For example, the base can be connected indirectly, e.g. via an adapter, or directly to the base section.

[0032] Preferably, the base section is arranged on the underside of the base.

[0033] Because the base is permanently bonded to the base during manufacturing, handling during assembly is significantly simplified.

[0034] Since there is no need to screw the components together on site, leaks, which can occur, for example, through continuous cutouts, can also be avoided.

[0035] The cover device according to the invention thus enables a tight installation in a simple manner.

[0036] Further developments of the invention can also be found in the dependent claims, the description and the accompanying drawings.

[0037] According to one embodiment, the central section, the roof section and / or the base section has multiple mounting holes.

[0038] For example, the mounting holes are circular. Alternatively, they can be oval or elongated to allow for some play during installation.

[0039] The mounting holes on the roof section are used, for example, for attaching it to a roof rafter.

[0040] The mounting holes on the central section and / or the base section are preferably used for attachment to a roof batten.

[0041] Preferably, the mounting holes on the base section can be used, for example, for mounting to the base or to an adapter arranged on the base.

[0042] The base section can, for example, have mounting holes for both the roof batten and the base or adapter. The base section therefore fulfills a dual function.

[0043] A large number of mounting holes are preferably provided for the base or adapter. This allows the appropriate, base-specific mounting holes to be selected as needed. This reduces manufacturing costs, as the roof mounting device can then be used with various bases.

[0044] According to another embodiment, an adapter is provided which is arranged between the base and the base section.

[0045] The adapter can, for example, stabilize and / or support an area below the roof hook. The adapter can, for instance, be designed as a support plate.

[0046] According to another embodiment, the adapter has a wedge-shaped base section.

[0047] The wedge shape allows for tilting the base and / or leveling the height.

[0048] The inclination can be, for example, between 1° and 10°, preferably between 3° and 5°, e.g. 3.9°.

[0049] For example, the base section can have a top surface, preferably plate-shaped, and two side sections oriented at right angles to it.

[0050] According to another embodiment, the adapter has two mounting sections, the mounting sections being arranged on opposite sides of the base section.

[0051] For example, the fastening sections are designed in a plate-like shape.

[0052] Preferably, the fastening sections are oriented parallel to each other and / or parallel to the base section.

[0053] Preferably, the fastening sections are arranged in the same plane.

[0054] This plane can preferably differ from the plane of the base section. For example, the top surface of the base section can be oriented parallel to the base.

[0055] The adapter essentially forms a DIN rail.

[0056] According to another embodiment, the base section, preferably its upper surface, has mounting holes for the roof hook. The mounting sections have mounting holes for the base section.

[0057] The mounting holes are therefore offset from each other, meaning there is no recess that penetrates all components. This prevents leaks.

[0058] In another embodiment, the roof hook is permanently connected to the adapter, preferably riveted.

[0059] For example, sealing rivets can be used for this purpose.

[0060] Overall, a sandwich-like structure consisting of roof hooks, base, adapter and roof mounting device can result.

[0061] Because the components are permanently joined together during manufacturing, e.g., riveted, on-site handling is simplified. Leaks are also prevented.

[0062] According to another embodiment, the base has a recess for the roof hook.

[0063] This allows rainwater to drain away and prevents it from penetrating the roof.

[0064] In another embodiment, the roof hook is designed to clamp a mounting rail.

[0065] The mounting rail can therefore preferably be attached to the roof hook without tools. This further simplifies the installation.

[0066] For example, a clamping section of the roof hook can have ridges to facilitate clamping.

[0067] Alternatively, the roof hook can be designed for screwing on a mounting rail.

[0068] The invention also relates to a system with a cover device according to the invention and a solar panel or photovoltaic module.

[0069] The solar panel or photovoltaic module can be attached directly to the roof hook, for example, or indirectly via a mounting rail on the roof hook.

[0070] Finally, the invention relates to an assembly method for a cover device according to the invention.

[0071] The cover device is placed on a rafter and / or a roof batten and attached to the rafter and / or the roof batten via the roof fastening device, preferably screwed and / or riveted.

[0072] The base section of the roof fastening device is already permanently connected to the base during manufacturing, preferably by riveting.

[0073] Furthermore, the roof hook is preferably permanently connected to the base and / or the adapter during manufacturing, e.g. riveted.

[0074] All embodiments and components of the devices described herein are preferably designed to be assembled according to the method described herein. Furthermore, all embodiments of the devices and all embodiments of the method described herein can be combined with one another, preferably also independently of the specific configuration in which they are mentioned.

[0075] It is generally noted that terms like "ein" (a) and "eine" (a / an) do not necessarily mean "exactly one" or "exactly one," although this is also possible. The terms "ein" and "eine" can therefore be understood as "at least one" or "exactly one." The use of the singular preferably includes the possibility of the components being plural, and vice versa.

[0076] It is noted that "vorzugsweise" and "bevorzugt" can be translated as "preferably" in English. A feature introduced by "vorzugsweise" or "bevorzugt" is purely optional, can be omitted, and does not constitute a limitation, for example, of claims.

[0077] The invention is described below by way of example with reference to the drawings. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a perspective view (from above) of an embodiment of a covering device according to the invention, Fig. 2 a perspective view (from below) of the cover device according to Fig. 1, Fig. 3 a side view of the cover device according to Fig. 1, Fig. 4 a perspective view of an embodiment of an adapter of a cover device according to the invention, Fig. 5 a perspective view (from above) of a further embodiment of a covering device according to the invention, Fig. 6 a perspective view (from below) of the cover device according to Fig. 5, Fig. 7 a perspective view (from above) of a further embodiment of a covering device according to the invention, Fig. 8 a perspective view (from above) of a further embodiment of a covering device according to the invention, Fig. 9 a perspective view (from above) of a further embodiment of a covering device according to the invention, Fig. 10 a perspective view (from above) of a further embodiment of a cover device according to the invention, and Fig. 11 a perspective view (from below) of the cover device according to Fig. 10,

[0078] It should first be noted that the embodiments shown are purely exemplary. Individual features can be implemented not only in the combination shown, but also individually or in other technically feasible combinations. For example, the features of one embodiment can be combined with features of another embodiment in any way. The number, shape, and / or position of the mounting holes are, in principle, arbitrary.

[0079] If a figure contains a reference numeral that is not explained in the immediately associated descriptive text, reference is made to the corresponding preceding or subsequent explanations in the figure description. Thus, the same reference numerals are used for identical or comparable components in the figures and are not explained again.

[0080] Fig. Figure 1 shows a cover device for covering a mounting area of ​​a roof for mounting a solar panel or a photovoltaic module.

[0081] An L-shaped roof hook 14 is attached to the upper side of a roof tile-shaped base 10 using rivets 12, e.g. sealing rivets.

[0082] The roof hook 14 has a grooved clamping section 16 for clamping a mounting rail.

[0083] The base 10 has an optional recess 18 in which the roof hook 14 is located. Due to the recess 18, rainwater does not accumulate and can drain away easily.

[0084] The cover device has a z-shaped roof mounting device 20 with numerous mounting holes 22.

[0085] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 2, the roof fastening device 20 has a plate-shaped central section 24, a plate-shaped roof section 26 and a plate-shaped base section 28.

[0086] The roof section 26 and the base section 28 are arranged on opposite sides of the central section 24 and are oriented parallel to each other.

[0087] The central section 24 extends at right angles or diagonally between the roof section 26 and the base section 28.

[0088] The fastening holes 22 on roof section 26 are used, for example, for fastening to a roof rafter. For example, roof section 26 can be screwed and / or riveted to the roof rafter.

[0089] The mounting holes 22 can, for example, be arranged in a grid pattern.

[0090] The mounting holes 22 on the central section 24 and / or the two outer, diagonally arranged mounting holes 22 on the base section 28 are used for fastening to a roof batten.

[0091] For example, the central section 24 and / or the base section 28 can be screwed and / or riveted to the roof batten. Attachment to the roof batten can be an alternative or additional method to attachment to the rafter.

[0092] The roof mounting device 20, preferably the base section 28, preferably projects laterally beyond the base 10.

[0093] The mounting holes 22 on the base section 28 for attachment to a roof batten are located in this area. This ensures that the mounting holes 22 are accessible and the cover can be mounted to the roof batten, e.g., screwed and / or riveted. The base 10 does not obstruct this process.

[0094] The base section 28 has further mounting holes 22 for attachment to the base 10 or to an adapter 30 arranged on the base 10.

[0095] For example, several pairs, e.g., at least or exactly two, three, four, or five, can be provided at the mounting holes 22. Two pairs can be used for fastening at a time. Depending on the specific base 10, the appropriate pairs can be selected during manufacturing and used for a permanent connection. For example, the base section 28 can be riveted to the base 10 or the adapter 30.

[0096] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, there is no continuous recess from the base 10 to the roof mounting device 20. Instead, a two-stage fixing is achieved using the adapter 30.

[0097] The adapter 30 is in Fig. 4 shown.

[0098] It is preferably symmetrically shaped.

[0099] For example, the adapter 30 has a wedge-shaped base section 32 with a plate-shaped top 34.

[0100] Furthermore, the base section 32 has two side parts 36 oriented at right angles to the top 34.

[0101] The adapter has two plate-shaped mounting sections 38, which are arranged on opposite sides of the base section 32.

[0102] The top 34 of the base section 32 has mounting holes 22 for the roof hook 14 and the mounting sections 38 have mounting holes 22 for the base section 28.

[0103] As in the Fig. 5 and Fig. As can be seen in Figure 6, identical roof fastening devices 20 can also be used with differently shaped bases 10.

[0104] Depending on the shape of the base 10, different pairs of fastening holes 22 can be used for manufacturing-side fastening.

[0105] As in the Fig. 7, Fig. 8 to Fig. As shown in 9, the shape of the base 10 is almost arbitrary.

[0106] According to Fig. The base 10 can also be modeled after a beaver tail tile.

[0107] Since the beaver tail tile is significantly narrower than other roof tiles, the roof fastening device 20 can also be narrower and, for example, only have two pairs of fastening holes 22.

[0108] The manufacturing-side, permanent pre-assembly of the components makes final assembly on the roof particularly easy. Reference symbol list 10 Base 12 rivets 14 roof hooks 16 clamping section 18 In-depth study 20 Roof mounting device 22 mounting holes 24 Central Section 26 Roof section 28 Basic section 30 adapters 32 Basic Section 34 Top 36 Side panel 38 Fastening section

Claims

[1] Cover device for covering a mounting area of ​​a roof for mounting a solar panel or a photovoltaic module, comprising a roof tile-shaped base (10), a roof hook (14) and a z-shaped roof fastening device (20) with a, preferably plate-shaped, central section (24), a plate-shaped roof section (26) and a plate-shaped base section (28), wherein the roof section (26) and the base section (28) are arranged on opposite sides of the central section (24), wherein the base (10) is permanently connected to the base section (28), preferably by riveting. [2] Covering device according to claim 1, characterized by that the central section (24), the roof section (26) and / or the base section (28) has several fastening holes (22). [3] Covering device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by, that an adapter (30) is provided which is arranged between the base (10) and the base section (28). [4] Covering device according to claim 3, characterized by , that the adapter (30) has a wedge-shaped base section (32) and two fastening sections (38), wherein the fastening sections (38) are arranged on opposite sides of the base section (32). [5] Covering device according to claim 4, characterized by , that the base section (32) has fixing holes (22) for the roof hook (14) and the fixing sections (38) have fixing holes (22) for the base section (28). [6] Covering device according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized by , that the roof hook (14) is permanently connected to the adapter (30), preferably riveted. [7] Covering device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the base (10) has a recess (18) for the roof hook (14). [8] Covering device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the roof hook (14) is designed to clamp a mounting rail. [9] System comprising a cover device according to one of the preceding claims and a solar panel or photovoltaic module.

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