Stabilizing Support for Elevated Roofs via Collar-Strut Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for modifying existing roofs to support additional structures, such as secondary roofs or porches, face challenges in providing adequate mechanical support, particularly in terms of vertical and lateral strength, and attaching these supports to the existing structure can be complex.
Innovation Solution
A stabilizing support system that includes a riser integrated with the existing roof, utilizing a stabilizing collar for enhanced structural support, which provides both vertical and lateral support through a combination of risers and brackets, allowing for the secure attachment of secondary structures like porches or additional roofs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If vertical strut type supports are used to bear the load of an additional roof, then vertical support strength is improved, but attachment complexity to the existing structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a collar as an intermediary component that connects the vertical strut to the existing roof structure. The collar includes a mounting portion that attaches to the roof and a receiving portion that accepts the strut, simplifying the attachment process while maintaining vertical support strength. This mediator component resolves the contradiction by providing a standardized interface between the new support structure and the existing roof.
Solution Approach 2:
The support system is divided into separate functional components: the collar (with mounting and receiving portions), the vertical strut, and the additional roof. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies attachment to the existing structure, as the collar can be pre-assembled and then attached to the roof, reducing on-site complexity.
2Area of stationary object
If additional roof structures are added over existing roofs, then roof coverage area is improved, but mechanical support requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent addresses mechanical support requirements by adding lateral support elements that extend horizontally from the vertical struts. This dimensional addition (horizontal lateral support) complements the vertical support, providing comprehensive mechanical strength in both vertical and horizontal directions, thereby enabling the addition of roof structures without compromising structural integrity.
3Strength
If vertical and lateral support structures are added, then structural strength is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the vertical support strut and lateral support elements into an integrated collar-strut assembly. The collar incorporates both vertical and lateral support functions, and the lateral supports are attached to the vertical struts in a standardized manner. This merging reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall support structure while maintaining both vertical and lateral strength.
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AI summary
Technologies and implementations for a stabilizing support structure system, which may provide vertical and lateral support for a secondary structure over an existing structure. The secondary structure may be a secondary roof, which may be elevated over an existing roof. The secondary structure may be a porch, which may be elevated over an existing roof.