Adjustable Tile Roof Mount Bracket System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing roof mounting systems lack flexibility and efficiency in supporting components on roofs, particularly in adjusting to different roof tile configurations and withstanding high winds and snow loads, while also complicating the installation of solar panels and conduit systems.
Innovation Solution
A roof mounting system comprising adjustable bracket portions with hook and leg structures that engage roofing tiles, a slotted plate for adjustable connection, and a standoff for component support, allowing for flexible positioning and reduced hole penetration on the roof surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing roof mounting systems are used, then components can be supported on the roof, but the systems lack flexibility in adjusting to different roof tile configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable bracket portions with movable legs that can be positioned at different locations along the elongate portions. This dynamic adjustability allows the system to adapt to various roof tile configurations and spacing requirements, directly resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity by providing flexibility through simple, reconfigurable components rather than complex fixed structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: bracket portions with elongate portions and legs, slotted plates for connection, and standoff elements. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted and configured for different roof tile arrangements, enhancing adaptability while keeping individual component complexity low.
2Ease of manufacture
If existing roof mounting systems are used, then components can be mounted on the roof, but they complicate the installation of solar panels and conduit systems
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is designed with universal bracket portions and slotted plates that can accommodate various components including solar panels and conduit systems. The adjustable legs and elongate portions allow the same basic structure to serve multiple functions and support different equipment types, simplifying installation by providing a unified mounting solution rather than requiring separate specialized fixtures for each component type.
3Productivity
If traditional mounting systems are used, then components can be supported on the roof, but they lack efficiency in avoiding shadowing during solar panel installation
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable bracket portions with movable legs enable precise positioning of solar panels and other components to optimize their spatial arrangement. This dynamic adjustability allows installers to position components in locations that minimize shadowing during different times of day and seasonal variations, thereby improving solar panel efficiency and installation productivity without sacrificing operational ease.
Data Source
AI summary
A roof mounting system is mounted to roofing tile. The roof mounting system includes a first bracket portion having a first elongate portion, a first hook portion and a first leg. The first hook portion engages a first side of the roofing tile. The roof mounting system also includes a second bracket portion having a second elongate portion, a second hook portion and a second leg. The second hook portion engages a second side of the roofing tile. The roof mounting system further includes a slotted plate that connects the first and the second bracket portions by engaging the first and the second legs. The roof mounting system further includes a standoff connected to either the first bracket portion or the slotted plate. The standoff supports one or more components on the roof.