Modular Ridge Ventilator for Variable Roof Pitch and Airflow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ridge ventilators are not easily customizable to accommodate varying roof pitches and air flow requirements, which can lead to inadequate ventilation and premature failure of roofing materials due to heat, moisture, and ice damming issues.
Innovation Solution
A customizable ridge ventilator design featuring a first support bracket with a Z-shaped cross section, a perforated support with snap flanges, and a ridge cover with snap clips, allowing for adjustable attachment to different roof surfaces and airflow needs, including a system of cover splices for connecting adjacent ridge covers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed design ridge ventilator is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot accommodate different roof pitches and air flow requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The ridge ventilator is divided into separate modular components including support brackets, ridge cover sections, and adjustable airflow elements. This segmentation allows each component to be independently configured for different roof pitches and ventilation requirements while maintaining overall structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The ventilator incorporates adjustable support brackets and configurable ridge cover sections that can be adapted to various roof pitches. The modular design enables dynamic reconfiguration of the system to match different installation requirements without requiring a completely different structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a customizable ridge ventilator with multiple components is used, then it can accommodate different roof pitches and air flow requirements, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support brackets and ridge cover sections are designed as universal components that can be reused across different installation scenarios. The same basic components serve multiple functions by being configured differently, reducing the total variety of parts that need to be manufactured.
Solution Approach 2:
The ventilator system allows for parameter adjustments in terms of roof pitch accommodation and airflow configuration through repositionable components. By changing the configuration parameters of existing components rather than creating entirely new parts, manufacturing complexity is minimized while maintaining customizability.
3Reliability
If proper ventilation is not provided, then the ventilator structure remains simple, but roofing materials fail prematurely due to heat, moisture, and ice damming
Solution Approach 1:
The ventilator provides targeted ventilation at the ridge location where it is most needed for preventing heat and moisture accumulation. By concentrating the ventilation function at this critical location rather than distributing it throughout the entire roof structure, the system achieves reliable protection without excessive overall complexity.
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AI summary
A customizable ridge ventilator includes a first support bracket, a second support bracket, a perforated support and a ridge cover. The first and second support brackets are attached to a roof. The perforated support is secured to the first and second support brackets. The ridge cover is attached to the first support, the second support and the perforated support. A second embodiment includes a support bracket, a perforated support and a ridge cover. The support bracket is attached to a roof. The perforated support is attached to the support bracket and a back side of wall. The ridge cover is secured to the perforated support. A third embodiment includes a support bracket, a perforated support and a ridge cover. The support bracket is attached to a roof. The perforated support is attached to the support bracket. The ridge cover is attached to the perforated support bracket and a wall.