35 results about "Soffit" patented technology

An assembly supports external masonry veneer. A soffit assembly is provided to close what might otherwise be an open eave lying inboard of the bottom margin of the masonry veneer. The soffit assembly includes a fitting that mounts to the toe of the shelf angle, such that the soffit may be mounted from the shelf angle and run rearwardly toward the supporting wall structure. The soffit assembly may come as a two-part assembly. Alternatively, it may come as a three-part assembly. In either circumstance the soffit assembly may include a drip edge. The soffit assembly includes an external coating. It may be used over a door or window opening between first and second side walls.

Waterproofing is applied to the gap between the opening frame located below the soffit material and the building. [Solution] The waterproofing structure for the opening frame comprises a base material 14 attached to the opening of the building 10, an opening frame 20 fixed to the base material 14 with the base material 14 protruding towards the outside, a soffit material 30 positioned above the opening frame 20 with its end face facing the outdoor side of the base material 14, and a dry sealant 50 that is in contact with the upper surface of the opening frame 20 and sandwiched between the end face and the outdoor side.

A pre-vented soffit panel with an integrated screen to exclude wind-blown embers from entering the attic space. Vent holes are created in the soffit, and a screen is integrated therewith, in the factory or on a production line. The screen material is fire-resistant. The pre-vented soffit panel with integrated screen can then be packaged and shipped to a job or construction site, and installed instead of, or in place of, a prior-art soffit panel. The integrated soffit screen also prevents the intrusion of wind-blown snow and several types of insects. This integrated solution provides for more rapid and cost-effective job site installation without the need to perform costly retrofitting of metal vents into prior-art soffit panels.

Complete, economical, weather resistant, and highly energy efficient Building Enclosure Systems for walls, roofs, floors, soffits for interior and exterior applications as well as remodel and new construction including for Building Integrated Photovoltaics and buildings striving for Net Zero status.

Lightweight composite panels, compositions used to make composite panels, and methods for manufacturing composite panels. The composite panels include a lightweight foam core sandwiched between thin protective layers (e.g., fiber reinforced cementitious layer, thermoset polymer layer, e.g., polyurea or polyaspartic, or magnesium oxide). Lightweight composite panels can be used in place of conventional wallboards and panels, including for various uses such as interior drywall, backerboard for tile and other interior finishes, including those exposed to moisture, exterior sheathing, floor underlayment, soffits, roofing decks, shaft liners, and the like. Lightweight composite panels can be cut, drilled, and screwed onto structural elements of buildings, such as wall frames comprising wooden or metal studs, roof frames comprising boards, studs, or trusses, floor joists, concrete floors, foundations, and the like. Exterior sheathing panels can include a drainage layer and / or a factory installed finish. Interior panels that replace gypsum boards can include a plaster layer.

A frame may comprise three or more portions comprising an upper portion disposed adjacent an upper end of an opening and two side portions disposed along either edge of the opening, and in some cases a lower portion adjacent a lower end of an opening. A first frame segment and the second frame segment are adjustable with respect to each other in order to extend around the thickness of the opening. A third segment, such as a soffit segment may be utilized to cover at least a portion of the segments. The first frame segment, the second frame segment, and / or the soffit segment may have one or more barriers located between portions of the segments. The first frame segment may be adjusted with respect to the second frame segment, and the adjustment may be made before or after activation of the one or more barriers.

The invention belongs to the technical field of crack detection, and particularly relates to a bridge crack detection device and a use method.The bridge crack detection device comprises a base plate, two symmetrically-arranged two-way push plates are fixedly installed on the base plate through a lifting frame, shaft rods are fixedly installed at the two ends of each two-way push plate, and a set of rotating frames are rotationally installed on the two corresponding shaft rods; the distance between the rotating frames on the two sides can be driven to be adjusted through stretching and retracting of the two-way push plate, so that the distance between the detectors on the rotating frames on the two sides is adjusted, crack detection is conducted on an arch web under a bridge, any position of the arch web under the bridge can be detected through rotation of the rotating frames on the two sides, and the detection efficiency is improved. The distance between the plurality of sleeve frames on the movable plate is adjusted, so that the detectors on the sleeve frames are equidistantly adjusted, the depth of the crack is detected in a multi-point manner, representative data are obtained, and the crack severity degree can be accurately evaluated and a reasonable processing scheme can be formulated.

A collapsible structural frame for forming a soffit having a multi-planar surface. The collapsible structural frame includes a first frame portion configured to receive a first sheet of building material, a second frame portion configured to receive a second sheet of building material, the second frame portion extending along a second reference plane, and a third frame portion configured to receive a third sheet of building material. The collapsible structural frame is alterable from: (1) a flat state in which the first, second, and third frame portions extend along the second reference plane in a linear arrangement; and (2) a deployed state in which the first frame portion is out of plane with the second reference plane and the third frame portion is out of plane with the second reference plane.

Lightweight composite panels, compositions used to make lightweight composite panels, and methods for manufacturing lightweight composite panels. The lightweight composite panels include a lightweight foam core sandwiched between thin protective layers selected from fiber mesh reinforced cementitious layer and thermoset polymer layer, e.g., polyurea or polyaspartic. The lightweight composite panels can be used in place of conventional wallboards and panels, including for various uses such as interior drywall, backer boards for tile and other interior finishes, including those exposed to moisture, exterior sheathing, floor underlayment, soffits, roofing decks, shaft liners, and the like. The lightweight composite panels can be cut, drilled, and screwed onto structural elements of buildings, such as wall frames comprising wooden or metal studs, roof frames comprising boards, studs, or trusses, floor joists, concrete floors, foundations, and the like. Exterior sheathing panels can include a drainage layer and / or a factory installed finish.

The objective is to provide a soffit ventilation structure and ventilation device that can be suitably installed on the upstream side of a single-slope roof and have excellent ventilation and waterproofing performance. [Solution] The ventilation device 1 consists of a frame member 10 having a first wall portion 11 and a second wall portion 13 that face each other and extend vertically, a bottom portion 12 connected to the lower ends of the first wall portion 11 and the second wall portion 13 and having a plurality of openings 18 formed at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction, an inclined portion 14 connected to the upper end of the second wall portion 13 and extending inclined diagonally downward, and a third wall portion 15 connected to the indoor end of the inclined portion 14 and extending vertically, and a ventilation member 30 that is attached between the inner surface of the first wall portion 11 and the inner surface of the second wall portion 13, extends in the longitudinal direction and has a ventilation function in the vertical direction. In addition, a projection 16 that protrudes horizontally toward the outdoors is provided on the upper end of the first wall portion 11, and a water-stopping material 17 is provided on the upper surface of the projection 16.

The present invention discloses a complete, economical, weather resistant, and highly energy efficient building envelope systems for walls, roofs, floors, soffits for both interior and exterior applications. The building envelope systems aim to improve performances of wall, roof and soffit assemblies by implementing fiber reinforced polymers (FRP's) through elimination of most mechanical fasteners, thereby to provide lightweight wall assemblies with good thermal and acoustic performance, and hence significantly increased weatherproofing of wall assemblies. Moreover, the present system allows full adjustability to plane and level walls, and consistency in façade mounting regardless of facade material type.

This facilitates the installation of soffit materials without causing water leakage from the corrugated metal sheets. [Solution] A roof structure 1 is provided on the upper surface of a beam 20, wherein a corrugated plate 30 is provided on the upper surface of a beam 20, and the corrugated plate 30 has a connecting member 60 attached to the corrugated wall 30b, and a soffit material 50 is supported by the connecting member 60 via a base material 40.

This provides a support bracket that can support objects of different thicknesses by simply rotating a single male screw. [Solution] The metal body 8 is provided with a curved portion 9 having a slanted side portion 9a, and a male screw member 10 is supported so as to be rotatable in a state extending horizontally. A pressing body 11 is screwed onto this male screw member 10 (the pressing body 11 is in a state where it cannot rotate). By rotating the male screw member 10, the pressing body 11 is moved in the axial direction of the male screw member 10, and as the pressing body 11 is pressed against the slanted side portion 9a, an object 2a is sandwiched between the pressing body 11 and the metal body 8.

The application belongs to the technical field of crack detection, and in particular relates to a bridge crack detection device and a use method thereof. The device comprises a base plate, two symmetrical bidirectional push plates fixedly installed on the base plate through a lifting frame, shaft rods fixedly installed at two ends of the bidirectional push plates, and a group of rotating frames rotatably installed on the two corresponding shaft rods. The distance between the rotating frames on the two sides can be adjusted through the extension and retraction of the bidirectional push plates, so that the distance between the detectors on the rotating frames on the two sides is adjusted, so that the arch soffit under the bridge is detected for cracks. Through the rotation of the rotating frames on the two sides, any position of the arch soffit under the bridge can be detected. The distance between the multiple sleeves on the moving plate is adjusted, so that the detectors on the sleeves are adjusted at equal distances, so that the depth of the cracks is detected in a multi-point manner, representative data is obtained, and the severity of the cracks can be accurately evaluated and a reasonable treatment scheme can be formulated.

A frame may comprise three or more portions comprising an upper portion disposed adjacent an upper end of an opening and two side portions disposed along either edge of the opening, and in some cases a lower portion adjacent a lower end of an opening. A first frame segment and the second frame segment are adjustable with respect to each other in order to extend around the thickness of the opening. A third segment, such as a soffit segment may be utilized to cover at least a portion of the segments. The first frame segment, the second frame segment, and / or the soffit segment may have one or more barriers located between portions of the segments. The first frame segment may be adjusted with respect to the second frame segment, and the adjustment may be made before or after activation of the one or more barriers.

This product is a soffit board material to be attached to the eaves ceiling of a building such as a house. While conventional products are attached using nails, this product is attached to the eaves ceiling using metal fittings and trim, as shown in the reference cross-sectional diagram showing the installed state. Conventional products are attached using nails, and many wall materials have an uneven surface to hide the nail heads during installation. However, this product, as described above, can be installed without nails. As shown in the plan view, bottom view, side views, enlarged views, enlarged oblique reference diagram 1, and enlarged oblique reference diagram 2, the surface is flat and free of unevenness. During the manufacturing process, the product is jointed, painted two-tone, gravure printed, and then painted with a clear coat containing colored beads, resulting in a highly decorative surface pattern.

This product is used as a trim material to support the edge of the eaves or eaves tip of a soffit board, as shown in the reference schematic diagram showing its use.

Lightweight composite panels including an inorganic foam core, compositions used to make lightweight composite panels, and methods for manufacturing lightweight composite panels. The lightweight composite panels include a lightweight inorganic foam core sandwiched between thin protective layers selected from fiber mesh reinforced cementitious layer, thermoset polymer layer, e.g., polyurea or polyaspartic, or facer layer. The lightweight composite panels can be used in place of conventional wallboards and panels, including for various uses such as interior drywall, backer boards for tile and other interior finishes, including those exposed to moisture, exterior sheathing, floor underlayment, soffits, roofing decks, shaft liners, and the like. The lightweight composite panels can be cut, drilled, and screwed onto structural elements of buildings, such as wall frames comprising wooden or metal studs, roof frames comprising boards, studs, or trusses, floor joists, concrete floors, foundations, and the like. Exterior sheathing panels can include a drainage layer and / or a factory installed finish.

Vent terminations and building structures having vent terminations are described herein. The vent terminations efficiently vent air laterally away from the building structures in which the vents are mounted. The vent terminations may be configured as through soffit vents and through fascia vents. In one example, a vent termination is configured as soffit vent includes a plenum box, a collar, and a nose section. The plenum box has a plenum partially defined between top and bottom surfaces. The collar extends from the top surface and provides an air inlet into the plenum. The collar is located closer to the back side than the front side. A first side of the nose section is connected to the front side of the plenum box. A second side of the nose section is offset below the first side relative the top surface and forms an air outlet of the plenum.

This invention provides the means for construction crews to easily drill through multiple beams or soffits with the use of a hole saw that is coupled to a first drive cup using a coupling arbor. The first drive cup is attached to a first end of an extension tube and is secured using self-tapping screws. A second drive cup is attached to a second end of the extension tube with self-tapping screws where a drive coupling arbor provides a hexagonal shank that is attached to a drive device, such as a hammer drill or standard drill. When activated the rotational motion allows the hole saw to cut through the beams or soffits. A pilot bit is provided to guide the hole saw into the beams or soffits when in use.

Provided is a modular balcony system configured to be assembled with sliding mating parts and to guide fluid away from a surface area under the system. The modular balcony system comprises main beams having a gutter for guiding fluid away from the surface area. Along the length of the main beams are secondary beams supporting a floor and a soffit. Each of the main beams, secondary beams and soffit are secured to one another by sliding mating parts in notches. The soffit comprises an elevated surface for securing to the secondary beams and a low surface for guiding fluid towards the gutter of the main beams. A method of assembling and installing a modular balcony system is also provided.

An attic ventilation system is provided including a tube having a proximal end mounted to a soffit opening and a distal end to which a fan is mounted inside an attic space, the fan operable to pull airflow into the tube through the proximal end and discharge the airflow at a rate of at least 10 CFM into the attic space to provide ventilation thereto. The fan can be configured to be mounted to the rafter in a suspended or supported orientation inside the attic space, distal from the soffit opening. The system can include a solar panel mountable to a roof structure disposed above the attic space and configured to electrically power the fan. The fan may include a BLDC motor with commutative motor control. To enhance performance, the fan may include a rotating blade, an upstream constricting ring and a downstream fixed blade assembly.

A roof ventilation system having a housing with an integrated fan and power source, such as a solar panel, for integration into a roof ridge vent or a roof soffit and having a flexible center area to adjust the profile of the housing to accommodate the profile of the roof ridge vent or roof soffit.

To provide a ceiling structure and short length hardware capable of suppressing deflection of a parting member covering an end part of ceiling surface material from below.SOLUTION: A ceiling structure 100 is provided with: a plurality of ceiling joist receivers 3 facing a first direction and extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction; a plurality of ceiling substrates 10 facing the second direction and extending in the first direction, supported on the plurality of ceiling joist receivers 3; a plurality of short length hardware 200 arranged between the plurality of ceiling substrates 10 in the second direction and supported on the ceiling joist receivers 3; ceiling surface material 20 supported on the plurality of ceiling substrates 10; joiners 30 attached on a lower surface of the plurality of ceiling substrates 10 to support end parts of the ceiling surface material 20 facing the second direction; and a parting member 300 fixed on the plurality of ceiling surface material 20 and the short length hardware 200 and extending in the second direction to support end parts of the ceiling surface material 20 facing the first direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

A soffit vent cover is provided comprising a four-sided frame assembly having an inner side and an outer side, each defining an open middle. A screen is attached to the inner side, and a vent panel with apertures is attached to the outer side, both covering the open middle. A continuous perimeter channel is formed along the side surfaces of the frame assembly, sized to house a light string comprising a plurality of lamps. A solar power system provides power to the light string, including a photovoltaic panel, charge controller, rechargeable battery, and main controller. Additional components include a photocell for automatic activation during low-light conditions, a timer for scheduled operation, a mode switch for selecting lighting patterns, and a radio transmitter for remote control. The illuminating soffit vent cover combines ventilation functionality with aesthetic illumination, enhancing residential curb appeal while maintaining proper attic airflow without complex electrical infrastructure.

A system for securing an end of a soffit panel to a structure includes an F-channel that is affixed to the structure. The F-channel includes a mechanism for locking an end of the soffit panel that has an upper hook and a lower hook such that after inserting the end of the soffit panel into the mechanism for locking, the upper hook and the lower hook locks the end of the soffit panel within the F-channel.

A stormproof soffit assembly for venting an attic of a building and a method for installing the same are described herein. The stormproof soffit assembly is mountable on a wall of the building proximate an airhole in the wall opening on the attic. The stormproof soffit assembly comprises an inner vent member configured to extend along the wall of the building and forming an inner chamber having an air input port allowing air to enter the inner chamber; an exposed vent member forming an outer chamber, an upper portion of the outer chamber defining an air output port in fluid communication with the airhole in the wall; and a mesh extending between the inner chamber and the outer chamber and allowing air to flow therebetween. The air follows a chicane-shaped path when circulating through the stormproof soffit assembly between the air input port and the air output port.

The subject of the application is a system for protecting buildings from unwanted animals, particularly intended for installation in structural elements of the building, such as roof soffits. The system comprises a mounting plate (4) within which a guiding tunnel (3) is formed, leading to a trapdoor containing at least one trapdoor leaf (1) and a release field (2). The trapdoor is mechanically connected to a trigger mechanism activated by the animal's interaction with the release field (2). Below the trapdoor is a masking cassette (6) containing a catch bag, wherein activation of the trigger mechanism causes the trapdoor to open and the catch bag to transition from a folded to an unfolded state.

This product is a soffit board material to be attached to the eaves ceiling of a building such as a house. While conventional products are attached using nails, this product is attached to the eaves ceiling using metal fittings and trim, as shown in the reference cross-sectional diagram showing the installed state. Conventional products are attached using nails, and many wall materials have an uneven surface to hide the nail heads during installation. However, this product, as described above, can be installed without nails. As shown in the plan view, bottom view, side views, enlarged views, enlarged oblique reference diagram 1, and enlarged oblique reference diagram 2, the surface is flat and free of unevenness. During the manufacturing process, the product is jointed, painted two-tone, gravure printed, and then painted with a clear coat containing colored beads, resulting in a highly decorative surface pattern.