Metal roof tile dedicated bracket and metal roof tile assembly adopting same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bracket dedicated to a metal roof tile and a metal roof tile assembly adopting same and, more specifically, to a dedicated bracket installed on a metal roof tile comprising: at one end thereof, a downward bent end portion which is bent downward; at the other end thereof, an upward bent end portion which is bent upward; and an exterior portion extending between the downward bent end portion and the upward bent end portion while having the shape of a roof tile, and the bracket comprising: a cover portion seated between the upward bent end portion of one metal roof tile and the downward bent end portion of another metal roof tile so as not to be exposed to the outside; and a structure coupling portion which is connected to one side of the cover portion and is disposed on the upper surface of the exterior portion to be exposed to the outside, and has formed thereon a fastening rail for fastening a structure.

Description

Metal tile dedicated bracket and metal tile assembly applying the same

[0001] The present invention relates to a dedicated bracket for metal tiles and a metal tile assembly to which the same is applied. More specifically, the invention relates to a dedicated bracket installed on a metal tile comprising a downwardly bent end portion at one end, an upwardly bent end portion at the other end, and an exterior portion extending between the downwardly bent end portion and the upwardly bent end portion while having the shape and form of a tile. The bracket further comprises a cover portion that is seated between the upwardly bent end portion of one metal tile and the downwardly bent end portion of another metal tile and is not exposed to the outside, and a structural coupling portion connected to one side of the cover portion, disposed on the upper surface of the exterior portion and exposed to the outside, and having a fastening rail formed thereon for structural fastening.

[0002] The content described in this section merely provides background information regarding the present invention and does not constitute prior art.

[0003] In architecture, the shape of the roof is an important factor in determining the exterior appearance of a house. Additionally, roof tiles are installed to prevent weathering caused by rain, wind, and climate change, to enhance waterproofing, heat retention, insulation, and durability, and to improve the aesthetics.

[0004] These roof tiles are basically composed of female tiles and male tiles. The female tiles are rectangular tiles placed under the male tiles to form a roof groove, thereby blocking snow and rainwater and facilitating their flow. Additionally, the male tiles are semi-cylindrical tiles that form the roof ridges and cover both sides of the female tiles to prevent leakage of snow and rainwater.

[0005] Meanwhile, traditional roof tiles have the disadvantage of being economically unviable due to low productivity and high unit costs, and have been criticized for issues such as breakage and weight.

[0006] Therefore, modern roof tiles that replicate the texture, shape, and form of roof tiles on steel plates are gaining popularity in order to increase durability.

[0007] These metal roofing tiles are considered the best roofing material because they utilize high-strength galvanized steel sheets as the base material and possess excellent durability against corrosion through the formation of a protective film via multiple coatings.

[0008] Meanwhile, metal roof tiles specially manufactured to suit the construction system of wooden houses can reduce material costs and shorten the construction period.

[0009] In addition, metal roof tiles have a large surface area per tile, are lightweight, and are easy to handle, which reduces excessive construction costs, transportation costs, and handling expenses, and offers excellent workability and low construction costs, making them highly economical.

[0010] In addition, metal roof tiles are about one-sixth the weight of traditional roof tiles, so they do not place a heavy load on the structure of the building. Furthermore, by using roof tile hanger timbers, installation can be done easily and quickly on any roof without removing the existing roofing material, and disposal costs associated with the removal of the existing roof can be reduced.

[0011] Furthermore, the demand for energy-saving buildings that maximize energy usage efficiency and generate their own energy through solar panels is growing every year due to government policies.

[0012] However, there is currently no domestic method to install structures for securing solar panels without drilling or cutting into metal roof tiles. Since installing solar panels while drilling or damaging the tiles can lead to leakage problems, the demand for solutions to install solar panels without damaging the tiles is increasing every year.

[0013] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to compensate for the disadvantages of the aforementioned prior art, and the objective of the present invention is as follows.

[0014] First, we aim to provide a dedicated bracket for metal roofing that allows for the installation of structures, such as solar modules, without compromising aesthetics.

[0015] Second, we aim to provide a metal tile assembly that combines metal tiles and brackets to create a beautiful and elegant roof appearance, and allows for the optional attachment of structures in addition to solar panels.

[0016] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0017] According to the present invention, a dedicated bracket for a metal tile is provided, comprising: a downwardly bent end portion at one end, an upwardly bent end portion at the other end, and an exterior portion extending between the downwardly bent end portion and the upwardly bent end portion having the shape and form of a tile; a cover portion seated between the upwardly bent end portion of one metal tile and the downwardly bent end portion of another metal tile and not exposed to the outside; and a structural coupling portion connected to one side of the cover portion, disposed on the upper surface of the exterior portion and exposed to the outside, and having a fastening rail formed thereon for structural fastening.

[0018] Meanwhile, the dedicated bracket according to the present invention is used exclusively for metal roof tiles.

[0019] As will be described later, metal roof tiles are finished with stone chips on a steel plate and can have the shape and form of a roof tile. The shape of the roof tile can have various shapes and forms as shown in FIG. 7, and can have shapes and forms other than those in the drawing.

[0020] Different metal tiles can be installed in a form where the upward and downward bent ends overlap.

[0021] Meanwhile, although it was stated that the cover portion is mounted in a part that is not exposed to the outside, as shown in FIG. 6, it can be mounted so as to be exposed to the outside. The advantages and disadvantages of the cover portion not being exposed to the outside or being exposed will be described later.

[0022] Furthermore, by using the structural connection part, additional structures such as solar panels, which are necessary and installable on buildings, particularly roofs, can be selectively and easily connected to the upper surface of the metal tile. Although solar panels are used as an example in the drawing, other structures may be connected depending on the choice of the user or the installer.

[0023] Although the drawings and specifications depict or describe the structural joint as being joined by a fastening rail, other known fastening means, such as bolts and nuts or interference fits, may be applied.

[0024] At this time, the cover portion is connected with a predetermined inclination toward a metal tile positioned at the bottom of the cover portion and may include a first extension portion that is in direct contact with the metal tile positioned at the bottom of the cover portion.

[0025] Meanwhile, although it was stated that the cover portion is mounted in a part that is not exposed to the outside, as shown in FIG. 6, it can be mounted so as to be exposed to the outside. Details regarding this will be described later.

[0026] In addition, it may include a second extension that extends with a predetermined inclination at the end of the first extension and is arranged parallel to the outer part of the metal tile.

[0027] The second extension part is positioned parallel to the outer part of the metal tile and is in close contact with it. This is to increase friction and improve the fastening force between the bracket and the metal tile. Therefore, it may be omitted as needed, and the bracket may have a shape with the extension part omitted, as shown in FIG. 6.

[0028] Furthermore, at least one of the cover portion or the first extension portion may include a fastening groove into which a bolt or a direct screw is inserted so as to be coupled with a metal tile disposed at the bottom.

[0029] The fastening groove is intended to be coupled with a metal tile positioned at the bottom, and can be modified to be fastened in a press-fit manner with protrusions, etc., on the surface of the metal tile.

[0030] Typically, the fastening groove is placed inside the metal tile so that it is not exposed to the outside. However, alternatively, it may be formed in a location exposed to the outside for ease of installation.

[0031] More specifically, a fastening groove is formed on the inside of the area where different metal roof tiles overlap. At this time, the fastening groove is not exposed to the outside. A bracket is mounted on the metal tile placed at the bottom, and after assembling a bolt and nut or self-tapping screw into the fastening groove, another metal tile is placed on top. In other words, the assembly sequence involves a repeating process of mounting the metal tile - mounting the bracket - assembling the bolt and nut - mounting the metal tile. However, this method does not allow for the continuous stacking of metal tiles, and since bracket installation and assembly are required for each individual tile, the construction speed may be reduced.

[0032] Therefore, to resolve the above-mentioned problem, a fastening groove can be formed on the outer side of the area where different metal tiles overlap. In this case, the fastening groove is exposed to the outside. After the installation of the metal tiles is completed, the tiles can be secured by subsequently assembling a self-tapping screw into the fastening groove.

[0033] Meanwhile, it may include a mounting groove that fixes the metal tile placed on top by mounting the downwardly bent end of the metal tile placed on top.

[0034] At this time, the mounting groove is positioned between the structural coupling part and the cover part, and the metal tile positioned at the bottom is coupled with the cover part and the metal tile positioned at the top is inserted into the mounting groove, so that the downward bent end of the metal tile positioned at the top is positioned on the outside of the upward bent end of the metal tile positioned at the bottom, and two different metal tiles can be connected.

[0035] In addition, the structural coupling part may include a support member at the bottom of the fastening rail to improve structural rigidity.

[0036] Furthermore, by inserting a direct screw into the fastening groove, the metal tile placed on the upper side can be inserted into the mounting groove while the metal tile placed on the lower side is combined with the cover part, thereby allowing different metal tiles to be combined.

[0037] Meanwhile, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a metal tile assembly may be provided that includes a metal tile and a dedicated bracket, wherein the first metal tile, the dedicated bracket, and the second metal tile are sequentially combined.

[0038] At this time, the metal tile may include a steel plate plated with Zn-Al on both sides and a stone chip coated with sand or stone particles on the upper surface of the steel plate.

[0039] Additional means of solution of the present invention will be partially described in the following description, which may be partially easily identified from the description, or may be obtained through the practice of the present invention.

[0040] The foregoing general description and the following detailed description are merely illustrative and illustrative and do not limit the invention as described in the claims.

[0041] The effects of the present invention configured as described above are explained as follows.

[0042] First, structures such as solar modules can be installed within a range that does not compromise the aesthetics.

[0043] Second, the roof can be decorated with a beautiful and elegant appearance using a metal tile assembly combining metal tiles and brackets, and structures can be optionally combined in addition to solar panels.

[0044] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description in the claims.

[0045] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dedicated bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a metal roofing tile according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a bracket and a metal plate assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a metal roof tile according to an embodiment of the present invention with a dedicated bracket applied and an additional structure installed.

[0049] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a dedicated bracket applied to a metal roof tile according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating various embodiments of a dedicated bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating various embodiments of a metal roofing tile and a dedicated bracket assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

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[0053] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0054] However, in describing a specific embodiment of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known functions or configurations could unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention, such detailed description is omitted.

[0055] The aforementioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, as the present invention is subject to various modifications and may include various embodiments, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail below.

[0056] If it is determined that a detailed description of known functions or configurations related to the present invention could unnecessarily obscure the essence of the invention, such detailed description is omitted. Furthermore, numbers used in the description of this specification are merely identification symbols to distinguish one component from another.

[0057] Furthermore, the suffix "bu" for components used in the following description is used merely to facilitate the drafting of the specification or for interchangeable purposes, and does not inherently possess a distinct meaning or role.

[0058] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dedicated bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a metal roofing tile according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a bracket and a metal plate assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a metal roof tile according to an embodiment of the present invention with a dedicated bracket applied and an additional structure installed.

[0062] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a dedicated bracket applied to a metal roof tile according to one embodiment of the present invention.

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[0064] *61 FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating various embodiments of a dedicated bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating various embodiments of a metal roofing tile and a dedicated bracket assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

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[0067] According to the present invention, a dedicated bracket for a metal tile is provided, comprising: a downwardly bent end portion at one end, an upwardly bent end portion at the other end, and an exterior portion extending between the downwardly bent end portion and the upwardly bent end portion having the shape and form of a tile; a cover portion seated between the upwardly bent end portion of one metal tile and the downwardly bent end portion of another metal tile and not exposed to the outside; and a structural coupling portion connected to one side of the cover portion, disposed on the upper surface of the exterior portion and exposed to the outside, and having a fastening rail formed thereon for structural fastening.

[0068] At this time, the cover portion is connected with a predetermined inclination toward a metal tile positioned at the bottom of the cover portion and may include a first extension portion that is in direct contact with the metal tile positioned at the bottom of the cover portion.

[0069] In addition, it may include a second extension that extends with a predetermined inclination at the end of the first extension and is arranged parallel to the outer part of the metal tile.

[0070] Furthermore, at least one of the above-mentioned cover portion or the above-mentioned first extension portion may include a fastening groove into which a direct screw is fastened so as to be coupled with a metal tile disposed at the bottom.

[0071] Of course, a fastening groove may also be provided in the second extension part depending on the choice or need.

[0072] Meanwhile, it may include a mounting groove that fixes the metal tile placed on top by mounting the downwardly bent end of the metal tile placed on top.

[0073] At this time, the mounting groove is positioned between the structural coupling part and the cover part, and the metal tile positioned at the bottom is coupled with the cover part and the metal tile positioned at the top is inserted into the mounting groove, so that the downward bent end of the metal tile positioned at the top is positioned on the outside of the upward bent end of the metal tile positioned at the bottom, and two different metal tiles can be connected.

[0074] In addition, the structural coupling part may include a support member at the bottom of the fastening rail to improve structural rigidity.

[0075] Furthermore, different metal tiles can be combined by inserting a bolt and nut or a direct screw into the fastening groove, thereby combining the metal tile placed on the top with the metal tile placed on the bottom, and then inserting the metal tile placed on the top into the mounting groove.

[0076] Meanwhile, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a metal tile assembly may be provided that includes a metal tile and a dedicated bracket, wherein the first metal tile, the dedicated bracket, and the second metal tile are sequentially combined.

[0077] At this time, the metal tile may include a steel plate plated with an aluminum and zinc alloy on both sides and a stone chip coated on the upper surface of the steel plate.

[0078] High-quality roof stone chips are rich in color, resistant to UV rays, and can provide strong protection against harsh weather. Stone chips made from natural mineral products coated with ceramic are highly durable against time, weather, and market conditions.

[0079] This embodiment is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical concept of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to make various modifications and variations of this embodiment within the scope of the essential characteristics of the present invention.

[0080] This embodiment is intended to explain, not limit, the technical concept of the present invention, and therefore, the scope of the rights of the present invention is not limited by this embodiment.

[0081] The scope of protection of the present invention shall be interpreted by the claims, and all technical ideas recognized as equivalent or equivalent thereto shall be interpreted as being included in the scope of rights of the present invention.

[0082] 1 - Solar energy

[0083] 10 - Metal roof tiles

[0084] 11 - Downward bent end

[0085] 12 - Upward bent end

[0086] 13 - Exterior

[0087] 100 - Bracket

[0088] 110 - Cover part

[0089] 111 - 1st extension

[0090] 112 - 2nd Extension

[0091] 113 - Connection Home

[0092] 120 - Mounting groove

[0093] 130 - Structural connection part

[0094] 131 - Fastening rail

[0095] 132 - Support

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Claims

1. A dedicated bracket installed on a metal roof tile comprising: a downwardly bent end portion at one end; an upwardly bent end portion at the other end; and an exterior portion extending between the downwardly bent end portion and the upwardly bent end portion, having the shape and form of a roof tile. A cover portion positioned between the upwardly bent end of one metal tile and the downwardly bent end of another metal tile, which is not exposed to the outside; A structural coupling part connected to one side of the above-mentioned cover part, disposed on the upper surface of the above-mentioned exterior part and exposed to the outside, and having a fastening rail formed thereon for fastening the structure. Metal roofing tile and dedicated bracket including 2. In Paragraph 1 The above cover part A first extension part connected with a predetermined inclination toward a metal tile positioned at the bottom of the cover part and in direct contact with the metal tile positioned at the bottom of the cover part. Metal roofing tile and dedicated bracket including 3. In Paragraph 2 A second extension that extends at the end of the first extension with a predetermined inclination and is arranged parallel to the outer part of the metal tile. Metal roofing tile and dedicated bracket including 4. In Paragraph 2 At least one of the above cover portion or the above first extension portion A fastening groove into which a direct screw is inserted so as to be combined with a metal tile placed at the bottom. Metal roofing tile and dedicated bracket including 5. In Paragraph 4 A mounting groove that fixes the metal tile positioned on the upper side by mounting the downwardly bent end of the metal tile positioned on the upper side. Metal roofing tile and dedicated bracket including 6. In Paragraph 5 A bracket dedicated to metal tiles, characterized in that the mounting groove is positioned between the structural coupling part and the cover part, the metal tile positioned at the bottom is coupled to the cover part, and the metal tile positioned at the top is inserted into the mounting groove so that the downward bent end of the metal tile positioned at the top is positioned on the outside of the upward bent end of the metal tile positioned at the bottom, and two different metal tiles are connected.

7. In Paragraph 1 The above structural coupling part A support member at the bottom of the above-mentioned fastening rail to improve structural rigidity A dedicated bracket for metal roofing tiles characterized by including 8. In Paragraph 5 A dedicated metal tile bracket characterized by the fact that different metal tiles are combined by inserting a bolt and nut or a direct screw into the fastening groove, thereby combining the metal tile placed on the cover and the metal tile placed on the lower side, and then inserting the metal tile placed on the upper side into the mounting groove.

9. Includes a metal tile and a dedicated bracket according to any one of paragraphs 1 through 8, A metal tile assembly in which a first metal tile, a dedicated bracket, and a second metal tile are sequentially combined.

10. In Paragraph 9 metal roof tiles Steel plate plated with aluminum and zinc alloy on both sides; Coated stone chips on the upper surface of the above steel plate A metal tile assembly characterized by including

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