An attachment arrangement for the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices

Abstract

An attachment arrangement (100) for the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices (202, 204) to a roof (302). The attachment arrangement (100) comprises a first member (102a) and a second member (102b). The first member (102a) comprises a first interface (104a) for the attachment of the first member (102a) to one of the roof (302) and a first roof equipment device (202). The second member (102b) comprises a second interface (104b) for the attachment of the second member (102b) to one of the roof (302) and a first roof equipment device (202). The first member (102a) comprises a third interface (106a) for an adjustable attachment of the first member (102a) to the second member (102b). The second member (102b) comprises a fourth interface (106b) for an adjustable attachment of the second member (102b) to the first member (102a). The first member (102a) and the second member (102b) together are configured to attach the first roof equipment device (202) to the roof (302). The configuration of the first interface (104a) is identical to the configuration of the second interface (104b). The configuration of the third interface (106a) is identical to the configuration of the fourth interface (106b). The first member (102a) and the second member (102b) are interchangeable with each other.

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 are not versatile enough. For example, some conventional solutions do not a provide a sufficient attachment of the roof equipment and / or roof equipment devices to the roof.

[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 one or more first members, and one or more second members, wherein the first member comprises a first interface for the attachment of the first member to one of the roof and a first roof equipment device of the one or more roof equipment devices, wherein the second member comprises a second interface for the attachment of the second member to one of the roof and a first roof equipment device of the one or more roof equipment devices, wherein the first member comprises a third interface for an adjustable attachment of the first member to the second member, wherein the second member comprises a fourth interface for an adjustable attachment of the second member to the first member, wherein the first member and the second member together are configured to attach the first roof equipment device to the roof, wherein the configuration of the first interface is identical to the configuration of the second interface, wherein the configuration of the third interface is identical to the configuration of the fourth interface, and wherein the first member and the second member are interchangeable with each other.

[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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is improved, for example since the first member and the second member are interchangeable with each other. Further, conventional solutions require a multitude of bespoke, or tailored (different components for different purposes), components for attaching roof equipment devices to a roof, which is not the case for embodiments of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, since the first and second members are interchangeable with each other. An advantage of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect is a reduction of the number of different components needed in stock, since the first and second members are interchangeable with each other. An advantage of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect is a reduced risk of applying the wrong component, since the first and second members are interchangeable with each other, which enhances the safety of the components and their application, or attachment. An advantage of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect is that production of the attachment arrangement is improved, as the production is made more efficient and is facilitated since the configuration of the first interface is identical to the configuration of the second interface and since the configuration of the third interface is identical to the configuration of the fourth interface.

[0008] The roof equipment device may comprise one or more of the group of: a ladder; a walkway; a step for a user; a snow barrier, such as 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.

[0009] By "identical" is meant that two items or interfaces are substantially identical, for example taking production tolerances into consideration. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the first interface is identical to the second interface and that the third interface is identical to the fourth interface. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the second member is attached to the first member. For some embodiments, the attachment arrangement may comprise one or more of the first roof equipment device, the second roof equipment device and the roof equipment device. For some embodiments, it may be defined that when the first member and the second member are attached to one another via the third and fourth interfaces, the first member and the second member together are configured to attach the first roof equipment device to the roof.

[0010] According to an advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the third interface comprises a first opening, wherein the fourth interface comprises a second opening, and wherein the first and second openings are configured to receive a shaft about which the first and second members are configured to rotate in relation to one another for the adjustable attachment of the first and second members to one another.

[0011] 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the adjustability of the attachment of the first member to the second member is further improved.

[0012] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the third interface comprises one or more third openings, wherein the fourth interface comprises one or more fourth openings, and wherein the third and fourth openings are configured to receive one or more attachment elements for locking the position of the first member in relation to the second member in cooperation with the first and second openings for the adjustable attachment of the first and second members to one another.

[0013] 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the adjustability of the attachment of the first member to the second member is further improved.

[0014] According to another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the third interface comprises a first curved slit, wherein the fourth interface comprises a second curved slit, and wherein the first and second curved slits are configured to receive one or more attachment elements for locking the position of the first member in relation to the second member in cooperation with the first and second openings for the adjustable attachment of the first and second members to one another.

[0015] 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the adjustability of the attachment of the first member to the second member is further improved. For other embodiments, the third interface may comprise, or form, two or more third openings positioned one after another in the direction of, or along, an imaginary curved line, while the fourth interface may comprise, or form, two or more fourth openings positioned one after another in the direction of an imaginary curved line.

[0016] According to yet another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, each one of the first and second curved slits comprises a first longitudinal curved side and a second longitudinal curved side, and wherein one or more of the first and second longitudinal curved sides is / are wave-shaped and forms / form several recesses for holding an attachment element.

[0017] 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the adjustability of the attachment of the first member to the second member is further improved.

[0018] According to still another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the first roof equipment device comprises one or more of the group of: a step for a user; and a walkway.

[0019] An advantage of this embodiment is that the attachment a step or a walkway to the roof is improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the versatility or adaptability of the attachment of the step or the walkway to a roof is further improved.

[0020] According to an advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the first member comprises a first coupling section for the coupling of one or more second roof equipment devices of the one or more roof equipment devices to the first member, wherein the second member comprises a second coupling section for the coupling of one or more second roof equipment devices of the one or more roof equipment devices to the second member, and wherein the configuration of the first coupling section is identical to the configuration of the second coupling section.

[0021] 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that production of the attachment arrangement is further improved. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the first coupling section is identical to the second coupling section.

[0022] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, each one of the first and second coupling sections comprises one or more openings for receiving one or more of the second roof equipment device and an attachment element attachable to the second roof equipment devices. 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0023] According to another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the one or more openings of the first coupling section is / are formed by the first member, wherein the one or more openings of the second coupling section is / are formed by 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0024] According to yet another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the first coupling section is configured to hold one or more snow barriers for preventing snow from sliding off of the roof, wherein the second coupling sections is configured to hold one or more snow barriers for preventing snow from sliding off of the roof. 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0025] According to still another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the first member comprises a base member comprising the first interface, and wherein the second member comprises a base member comprising the second interface, wherein the base member of the first member is angled in relation to the first coupling section, and wherein the base member of the second member is angled in relation to the second coupling section.

[0026] 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of 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 base member of the first member is angled in relation to the first coupling section by a first angle of 70° to 110°, wherein the base member of the second member is angled in relation to the second coupling section by a second angle equal to the first angle. 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0028] According to an advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the configuration of the first member is identical to the configuration 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that production of the attachment arrangement is further improved. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the first member is identical to the second member.

[0029] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, each one of the first, and second interfaces comprises one or more openings for receiving one or more one or more attachment elements. 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0030] According to another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the one or more openings of the first and third interfaces is / are formed by the first member, wherein the one or more openings of the second and fourth interfaces is / are formed by 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0031] According to yet another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, the first and second members 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 roof equipment device to the roof is further improved. An advantage of this embodiment is that the versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0032] According to still another advantageous embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect, each one of the first and second members is formed from a plate. 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 versatility or adaptability of the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices to a roof is further improved.

[0033] According to a second aspect of the invention, the above mentioned and other objects are achieved with an installation comprising a roof, one or more roof equipment devices, and one or more attachment arrangements according to any one of the embodiments disclosed above or below.

[0034] Advantages of the installation according to the second aspect and its embodiments correspond to the above- or below-mentioned advantages of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect and its embodiments.

[0035] The above-mentioned features and embodiments of the attachment arrangement and the installation, respectively, may be combined in various possible ways providing further advantageous embodiments.

[0036] Further advantageous embodiments of the attachment arrangement and the installation according to the present invention and further advantages of the embodiments emerge from the detailed description of embodiments.Brief Description of the Drawings

[0037] 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 1is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the first member or of the second member of an embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect of the invention; Figure 2is another schematic perspective view of the first member or the second member of figure 1; Figure 3is a schematic side view of the first member or the second member of figure 1 (left side); Figure 4is another schematic side view of the first member or the second member of figure 1 (right side); Figure 5is schematic front view of the first or second member of figure 1; Figure 6Ais a schematic top view of the first or second member of figure 1; Figure 6Bis a schematic bottom view of the first member or the second member of figure 1; Figure 7is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect of the invention; Figure 8is another schematic perspective view of the attachment arrangement of figure 7; Figure 9is a schematic side view of the attachment arrangement of figure 7 (left side); Figure 10is another schematic side view of the attachment arrangement of figure 7 (right side); Figure 11is a schematic front view of the attachment arrangement of figure 7; Figure 12is a schematic side view of another embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect of the invention together with a step; Figure 13is a schematic front view of the attachment arrangement of figure 12; Figure 14is a schematic side view of yet another embodiment of the attachment arrangement according to the first aspect of the invention together with a step and a snow barrier; and Figure 15is a schematic front view of the attachment arrangement of figure 14; Detailed Description

[0038] With reference to figures 7 to 15, embodiments of the attachment arrangement 100 for the attachment of one or more roof equipment devices 202, 204 to a roof 302 according to the first aspect of the invention are schematically illustrated. The roof 302 illustrated in figures 12 to 15 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.

[0039] With reference to figures 1 to 6B, an embodiment of a first member 102a and of a second member 102b is schematically illustrated. Thus, the embodiment of figures 1 to 6B may be correspond to either the first member 102a or the second member 102b.

[0040] With reference to figures 1 to 15, the attachment arrangement 100 includes one or more first members 102a. Further, the attachment arrangement 100 includes one or more second members 102b. The first member 102a includes a first interface 104a for the attachment of the first member 102a to one of a first roof equipment device 202 of the one or more roof equipment devices 202, 204 and the roof 302. Thus, the first interface 104a is configured to attach the first member 102a to either one of the first roof equipment device 202 and the roof 302, i.e., when the first member 102a is mounted and in use, the first interface 104a attaches the first member 102a to the first roof equipment device 202 or to the roof 302. The second member 102b includes a second interface 104b for the attachment of the second member 102b to one of a first roof equipment device 202 of the one or more roof equipment devices 202, 204 and the roof 302. Thus, the second first interface 104b is configured to attach the second member 102b to either one of the first roof equipment device 202 and the roof 302, i.e., when the second member 102b is mounted and in use, the second interface 104b attaches the second member 102b to the first roof equipment device 202 or to the roof 302. In figures 12 to 15, the first interface 104a attaches the first member 102a to the roof 302 while the second interface 104b attaches the second member 102b to the first roof equipment device 202. However, it may be the other way around.

[0041] With reference to figures 1 to 15, the first member 102a includes a third interface 106a for an adjustable attachment of the first member 102a to the second member 102b, while the second member 102b includes a fourth interface 106b for an adjustable attachment of the second member 102b to the first member 102a. By way of the third and fourth interfaces 106a, 106b and the adjustable attachment, the first and second members 102a, 102b are adjustably attachable to one another, for example in that the position of the first member 102a can be adjusted in relation to the second member 102b, or vice versa, and then locked. For example, the third and fourth interfaces 106a, 106b may allow for the first member 102a to be adjusted in relation to the second member 102b by being rotated in relation to the second member 102b, or vice versa, and then locked. By way of the third and fourth interfaces 106a, 106b and the adjustable attachment, the angle between the first and second interfaces 104a, 104b can be adjusted, or is adjustable, whereby the attachment arrangement 100 can be adapted to roofs of different inclinations and to different kinds of roof equipment devices, and whereby the angle of the roof equipment device as attached can be adjusted.

[0042] With reference to figures 7 to 15, the first member 102a and the second member 102b together are configured to attach the first roof equipment device 202 to the roof 302, more specifically, via the first and second members 102a, 102b. For some embodiments, it may be defined that when the first member 102a and the second member 102b are attached to one another via the third and fourth interfaces 106a, 106b, the first member 102a and the second member 102b together are configured to attach the first roof equipment device 202 to the roof 302.

[0043] With reference to figures 1 to 15, the configuration (such as the form, shape, design, and / or structure) of the first interface 104a is identical, or equal, to the configuration of the second interface 104b. The configuration (such as the form, shape, design, and / or structure) of the third interface 106a is identical to the configuration of the fourth interface 106b. The first member 102a and the second member 102b are interchangeable with each other. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the first interface 104a is identical to the second interface 104b and that the third interface 106a is identical to the fourth interface 106b.

[0044] With reference to figures 1 to 15, for some embodiments, the third interface 106a may comprise, or may form, a first opening 107a. The fourth interface 106b may comprise, or may form, a second opening 107b. The first and second openings 107a, 107b are configured to receive a shaft 109 about which the first and second members 102a, 102b are configured to rotate in relation to one another for the adjustable attachment of the first and second members 102a, 102b to one another. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the first opening 107a is formed, or defined, by the first member 102a. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the second opening 107b is formed, or defined, by the second member 102b. It may be defined that the first and second openings 107a, 107b are configured to attach the first and second members 102a, 102b to one another in cooperation with the shaft 107.

[0045] With reference to figures 1 to 15, for some embodiments, the third interface 106a may comprise, or may form, one or more third openings 110a. The fourth interface 106b may comprise, or may form, one or more fourth openings 110b. The third and fourth openings 11 0a, 110b are configured to receive one or more attachment elements 112 for locking the position of the first member 102a in relation to the second member 102b in cooperation with the first and second openings 107a, 107b for the adjustable attachment of the first and second members 102a, 102b to one another. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the third and fourth openings 110a, 110b are configured to attach the first and second members 102a, 102b to one another in cooperation with the attachment element 112. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the one or more third openings 110a is / are formed by the first member 102a. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the one or more fourth openings 110b is / are formed by the second member 102b.

[0046] With reference to figures 1 to 15, for some embodiments, the third interface 106a may comprise, or may form, a first curved (or arc-shaped) slit 114a. The fourth interface 106b may comprise, or may form, a second curved (or arc-shaped) slit 114b. The first and second curved slits 114a, 114b are configured to receive one or more attachment elements 112 for locking the position of the first member 102a in relation to the second member 102b in cooperation with the first and second openings 107a, 107b for the adjustable attachment of the first and second members 102a, 102b to one another. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the first and second curved slits 114a, 114b are configured to attach the first and second members 102a, 102b to one another in cooperation with the attachment element 112. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the first curved slit 114a is formed by the first member 102a. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the second curved slit 114b is formed by the second member 102b.

[0047] With reference to figures 3, 4, 9 and 10, for some embodiments, each one of the first and second curved slits 114a, 114b may comprise, or may form, a first longitudinal curved side 116 and a second longitudinal curved side 118. One or more of the first and second longitudinal curved sides 116, 118 may be wave-shaped and may form several recesses 120, 122 for holding an attachment element 112.

[0048] With reference to figures 12 to 15, for some embodiments, the first roof equipment device 202 may comprise one or more of the group of: a step 206 for a user; and a walkway. However, other first roof equipment devices 202 are possible. In figures 12 to 15, two attachment arrangements 100 are shown. In figures 12 and 13, the two attachment arrangements 100 together attach a step 206 to the roof 302. In figures 14 and 15, the two attachment arrangements 100 together attach a step 206 and a snow barrier 208 to the roof 302.

[0049] With reference to figures 1 to 15, for some embodiments, the first member 102a may comprise a first coupling section 108a for the coupling of one or more second roof equipment devices 204 of the one or more roof equipment devices 202, 204 to the first member 102a. The second member 102b may comprise a second coupling section 108b for the coupling of one or more second roof equipment devices 204 of the one or more roof equipment devices 202, 204 to the second member 102b. The configuration (such as the form, shape, design, and / or structure) of the first coupling section 108a is identical, or equal, to the configuration of the second coupling section 108b. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the first coupling section 108a is identical to the second coupling section 108b. For some embodiments, each one of the first and second coupling sections 108a, 108b may comprise, or may form, one or more openings 124a, 124b for receiving, and possibly holding, one or more of the second roof equipment device 204 and an attachment element attachable to the second roof equipment device 204. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the one or more openings 124a of the first coupling section 108a is / are formed by the first member 102a and that the one or more openings 124b of the second coupling section 108b is / are formed by the second member 102b.

[0050] With reference to figures 14 and 15, for some embodiments, the first coupling section 108a may be configured to hold one or more snow barriers 208, for example snow rails, for preventing snow from sliding off of the roof 302. The second coupling sections 108b may be configured to hold one or more snow barriers 208, for example snow rails, for preventing snow from sliding off of the roof 302. However, other second roof equipment devices 204 are possible. For some embodiments, the first coupling section 108a may comprise the third interface 106a while the second coupling section 108b may comprise the fourth interface 106b.

[0051] With reference to figures 1 to 6B, for some embodiments, the first member 102a may comprise a base member 126a comprising the first interface 104a. The second member 102b may comprise a base member 126b comprising the second interface 104b. The base member 126a of the first member 102a is angled in relation to the first coupling section 108a, while the base member 126b of the second member 102b is angled in relation to the second coupling section 108b. For some embodiments, the base member 126a of the first member 102a may be angled in relation to the first coupling section 108a by a first angle α of 70° to 110°, for example 80° to 100°, such as approximately 90° (see figure 5), while the base member 126b of the second member 102b may be angled in relation to the second coupling section 108a by a second angle equal to the first angle α.

[0052] With reference to figures 1 to 15, for some embodiments, the configuration (such as the form, shape, design, and / or structure) of the first member 102a may be identical, or equal, to the configuration of the second member 102b. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the first member 102a is identical to the second member 102b.

[0053] By "identical" is meant that two items, such as two interfaces, two coupling sections, or two members, and / or the configurations of two items, are substantially identical, for example taking production tolerances into consideration.

[0054] With reference to figures 1 to 15, for some embodiments, each one of the first and second interfaces 104a-b may comprise, or may form, one or more openings 128a-b for receiving one or more one or more attachment elements 132. For some embodiments, it may be defined that the one or more openings 128a of the first interface 104a is / are formed by the first member 102a and that the one or more openings 128b of the second interface 104b is / are formed by the second member 102b.

[0055] With reference to figures 1 to 15, for some embodiments, the first and second members 102a, 102b are made of a material comprising or consisting of a metal or a metal alloy. However, other materials are possible. For some embodiments, each one of the first and second members 102a, 102b is formed from a plate. However, for other embodiments, each one of the first and second members 102a, 102b may be formed in other manners, such as casted.

[0056] Each of the one or more attachment elements 112, 132 disclosed above may comprise a screw, a rivet, a bolt, for example cooperating with a nut, or any other element of attachment.

[0057] The roof 302 may include one or more indeterminate elements to which the first or second member 102a, 102b is attachable, or attached, and / or via which the first or second member 102a, 102b is attachable, or attached, to the roof 302, for example via the first or second interface 104a, 104b.

[0058] For some embodiments, it may be defined that the second member 102b is attached to the first member 102a. For some embodiments, the attachment arrangement 100 may comprise one or more of the first roof equipment device 202, the second roof equipment device 204 and the roof equipment device 202, 204.

[0059] Figures 12 to 15 also schematically illustrate embodiments of the installation 400 according to the second aspect of the invention. The installation 400 includes a roof 302, one or more roof equipment devices 202, 204, and one or more attachment arrangements 100 according to any one of the embodiments disclosed above. In the embodiment illustrated in figure 12 to 15, the installation 400 includes two attachment arrangements 100. In the embodiment illustrated in figures 12 and 13, the installation 400 includes one roof equipment device 202 in the form of a step 206. In the embodiment illustrated in figures 14 and 15, the installation 400 includes two roof equipment devices 202, 204 in the form of a step 206 and a snow barrier 208.

[0060] 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, 204) to a roof (302), wherein the attachment arrangement (100) comprises one or more first members (102a), and one or more second members (102b), wherein the first member (102a) comprises a first interface (104a) for the attachment of the first member (102a) to one of the roof (302) and a first roof equipment device (202) of the one or more roof equipment devices (202, 204), wherein the second member (102b) comprises a second interface (104b) for the attachment of the second member (102b) to one of the roof (302) and a first roof equipment device (202) of the one or more roof equipment devices (202, 204), wherein the first member (102a) comprises a third interface (106a) for an adjustable attachment of the first member (102a) to the second member (102b), wherein the second member (102b) comprises a fourth interface (106b) for an adjustable attachment of the second member (102b) to the first member (102a), wherein the first member (102a) and the second member (102b) together are configured to attach the first roof equipment device (202) to the roof (302), wherein the configuration of the first interface (104a) is identical to the configuration of the second interface (104b), wherein the configuration of the third interface (106a) is identical to the configuration of the fourth interface (106b), and wherein the first member (102a) and the second member (102b) are interchangeable with each other.

2. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 1, wherein the third interface (106a) comprises a first opening (107a), wherein the fourth interface (106b) comprises a second opening (107b), and wherein the first and second openings (107a, 107b) are configured to receive a shaft (109) about which the first and second members (102a, 102b) are configured to rotate in relation to one another for the adjustable attachment of the first and second members (102a, 102b) to one another.

3. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 2, wherein the third interface (106a) comprises one or more third openings (110a), wherein the fourth interface (106b) comprises one or more fourth openings (110b), and wherein the third and fourth openings (110a, 110b) are configured to receive one or more attachment elements (112; 132) for locking the position of the first member (102a) in relation to the second member (102b) in cooperation with the first and second openings (107a, 107b) for the adjustable attachment of the first and second members (102a, 102b) to one another.

4. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the third interface (106a) comprises a first curved slit (114a), wherein the fourth interface (106b) comprises a second curved slit (114b), and wherein the first and second curved slits (114a, 114b) are configured to receive one or more attachment elements (112; 132) for locking the position of the first member (102a) in relation to the second member (102b) in cooperation with the first and second openings (107a, 107b) for the adjustable attachment of the first and second members (102a, 102b) to one another.

5. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 4, wherein each one of the first and second curved slits (114a, 114b) comprises a first longitudinal curved side (116) and a second longitudinal curved side (118), and wherein one or more of the first and second longitudinal curved sides (116, 118) is / are wave-shaped and forms / form several recesses (120, 122) for holding an attachment element (112; 132).

6. An attachment arrangement (100) according to any one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the first roof equipment device (202) comprises one or more of the group of: a step (206) for a user; and a walkway.

7. An attachment arrangement (100) according to any one of the claims 1 to 6, wherein the first member (102a) comprises a first coupling section (108a) for the coupling of one or more second roof equipment devices (204) of the one or more roof equipment devices (202, 204) to the first member (102a), wherein the second member (102b) comprises a second coupling section (108b) for the coupling of one or more second roof equipment devices (204) of the one or more roof equipment devices (202, 204) to the second member (102b), and wherein the configuration of the first coupling section (108a) is identical to the configuration of the second coupling section (108b).

8. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 7, wherein each one of the first and second coupling sections (108a, 108b) comprises one or more openings (124a, 124b) for receiving one or more of the second roof equipment device (204) and an attachment element attachable to the second roof equipment devices (204).

9. An attachment arrangement (100) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the first coupling section (108a) is configured to hold one or more snow barriers (208) for preventing snow from sliding off of the roof, and wherein the second coupling sections (108b) is configured to hold one or more snow barriers (208) for preventing snow from sliding off of the roof.

10. An attachment arrangement (100) according to any one of the claims 7 to 9, wherein the first member (102a) comprises a base member (126a) comprising the first interface (104a), and wherein the second member (102b) comprises a base member (126b) comprising the second interface (104b), wherein the base member (126a) of the first member (102a) is angled in relation to the first coupling section (108a), and wherein the base member (126b) of the second member (102b) is angled in relation to the second coupling section (108b).

11. An attachment arrangement (100) according to any one of the claims 1 to 10, wherein the configuration of the first member (102a) is identical to the configuration of the second member (102b).

12. An attachment arrangement (100) according to any one of the claims 1 to 11, wherein each one of the first and second interfaces (104a-b) comprises one or more openings (128a-b) for receiving one or more one or more attachment elements (112; 132).

13. An attachment arrangement (100) according to any one of the claims 1 to 12, wherein the first and second members (102a, 102b) are made of a material comprising or consisting of a metal or a metal alloy.

14. An attachment arrangement (100) according to any one of the claims 1 to 13, wherein each one of the first and second members (102a, 102b) is formed from a plate.

15. An installation (400) comprising a roof (302), one or more roof equipment devices (202, 204), and one or more attachment arrangements (100) according to any one of the claims 1 to 14.

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