DE69734252T2 - roof arrangement - Google Patents

Abstract

A roof assembly for a hipped roof comprises a ridge beam, a ridge end member (14) connected to one end of the ridge beam and glazing bars (26) connected to the ridge end member via connectors (28), the ridge end member comprising a generally semi-circular plate and having a rim (22) onto which the connectors are attached, the glazing bars being of generally inverted T-section having a base and stem, the base forming channels either side of the stem, characterised by a channel on the top surface of each of the connectors, leading from the connector itself to the base of the glazing bar attached to said connector, to form a continuous passage.

Description

These The invention relates to roof arrangements, in particular for glass houses.

It is known, glass house roofs made of polycarbonate, which is between glazing bars be worn. The glazing bars are at one end with a First structure connected and worn by this and on the the other end they are connected to a roof overhang structure and are borne by these. Such ridge structures include a Pair of flanges on which the glazing bars are held and with which they are connected. A ridge veneer is with the ridge structure and the ends of the glazing bars and roof panels. The First veneer comprises two downwardly extending flaps or wings, which on the ridge structure and the ends of the glazing beams and roof panels to provide a cover. The wings of the First veneer becomes spatial spaced from the roof panels held to a passage in between to define a ventilation to allow the ridge structure and consequently the interior of the glasshouse.

Glasshouses with hipped roofs have glazing bars extending radially from the ridge end extend. The flanges of the ridge structure run around one end and the glazing bars are in suitable positions locked. The angle of the flange is, of course, fixed and therefore requires no flexibility at the construction of the glasshouse. From EP-A-0 075 509 and GB-A-2 256,080 various roof arrangements are known.

One The aim of this invention is to provide a ridge structure which for a Glasshouse is suitable.

According to this Invention is provided a roof assembly for a hipped roof, which has a ridge beam, a ridge end element, which has one end the ridge beam is connected, and glazing bars, which via connectors with the First end element are connected comprises, wherein the ridge end element a substantially semicircular Plate comprises and has a rim to which the connectors attached are, with the glazing bars a substantially inverted T-shaped Cross-section with a base and a shaft, wherein the Base on each side of the shaft forms channels, leaving a channel on the upper surface of each connector is provided, which of the connector itself to a base of Glazing bar leads, which on the connector is arranged to form a continuous passage.

The Glazing bars are preferred with respect to the ridge end element attached at different angles. The connectors have preferably separable parts, whereby the edge of the Ridge end element held between them. In a preferred embodiment slide the separable parts together and at another preferred embodiment The separable parts are hinged together. alternative can do this the two parts by additional Fasteners are fastened together. Thus, if also the two parts connected in some way are, the two separable parts of the connector to Attachment to a ridge end element by means of any suitable Means be fastened together, such as a Bolt or the like through the two parts.

Of the Edge of the ridge end preferably has a circular cross-section and the connector parts preferably have lateral grooves therein, which in cross section correspond to a part of the edge. Either the edge or the grooves the connector parts or both may be profiled to provide support therebetween. Prefers either the rim or the grooves or both have a surface toothing on.

Prefers are glazing bars on the connectors by engaging accordingly shaped parts of the connectors with the glazing bar fixable. Preferably, the glazing bars are displaceable with Splitting the connectors engageable.

Preferred are the glazing bars of the type which are the subject of our co-pending UK patent application GB 2275958 form. These have a substantially inverted T-shaped cross-section and so the connecting pieces may preferably have a slot for receiving the shank of a cross-sectionally T-shaped glazing bar. The connectors further preferably have flanges on each side of the slot to engage recessed ends of the glazing bar flanges. Preferably, ends of the flanges of the connectors are made enlarged to provide grip.

The glazing bars used in this invention may include channeled shafts, in which case it is desirable for the connectors to have protrusions that can engage the channels. A screw or the like through the shaft side into a projection or alternatively through a part of the connecting piece a screw opening of the glazing bar can further fasten a glazing bar with a connecting piece.

The connectors can also have through holes in a front end thereof causing the connectors with a ridge end other than between their separable parts can be attached.

The preferred first end used in the invention is an aluminum casting and the connectors are preferably plastic moldings.

These Invention will now, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying Drawings further described in which:

1 showing a hipped ridge end of a glasshouse;

2 another view of the ridge end after 1 partially assembled shows;

2A a rear view of the roof ridge end after 1 with only one fixed glazing bar;

3A and 3B show opposite views of a ridge end component;

4 a side view of a two-part glazing beam connector for connecting these with the ridge end component after 3 shows;

5 a plan view of the connector according to 4 shows;

6 a rear elevation of a portion of the connector according to 4 shows;

7 Details of the connector according to 4 shows; and

8th a plan view of the other part of the connector according to 4 shows;

9 Shows toothings of a connector or a ridge end component;

10 shows another form of hipped roof end of a glass house;

11 shows a side elevation of a connector, which in the formation of the ridge end according to 10 is used;

12 a plan view from below of the connector according to 11 shows;

13 a plan view of the connector according to 11 shows;

14 a front elevation of an upper part of the connector according to 11 shows; and

15 a rear elevation of an upper part of the connector according to 11 shows.

With reference to the accompanying drawings, a hipped roof end of a glasshouse comprises a ridge member extruded from aluminum 10 which is detailed in our co-pending UK patent application GB 2310870 A is described. The ridge element base is cut back from its one end to a shaft portion 12 a ridge end cast from aluminum 14 take. The shaft 12 has a connector extending rearwardly 16 with a through hole 18 on, making the ridge end 14 by means of a groove and a bolt (not shown) can be attached to the ridge element base.

The ridge end 14 points to the base of the shaft 12 a sidebar 20 which extends a little more than a semicircle around the shaft and extends substantially perpendicular to the shaft. At its periphery, the edge strip has a circular cross-section edge 22 with a series of through holes 23 which run at right angles to the sidebar. The edge 22 has a serrated surface, with the serrations 24 in an axial direction of the edge.

glazing bars 26 be with the edge 24 of the ridge end 14 by means of two-piece connectors 28 connected. Roof panels (not shown), such as polycarbonate, are applied to the glazing bars by means of upper and lower veneers 30 . 32 worn and held in place. This arrangement is described in detail in our co-pending UK patent application GB 2275958 described.

The connectors 28 have upper and lower parts 34 respectively. 36 on, which slide together by means of a tongue and groove arrangement, whereby the gap between them can be adjusted. The two parts 34 . 36 work together as a clip, which is around the edge 22 of the ridge end 14 fits. The upper part 34 of the connector 28 has a groove 38 in its bottom on which the shape of the edge 22 corresponds and the lower part 36 the connector has a groove 40 be in ner top, which also the edge 22 equivalent. The lower part 36 has a groove at one end 42 on and the upper part 34 has a stepped area 44 which is formed as a tongue to provide the aforementioned tongue and groove arrangement.

The upper parts 34 the connectors have raised edges to channels 37 in their upper surfaces, which correspond to their respective glazing bars 26 to lead.

The two parts of the connector have each through-holes 48 respectively. 50 which are substantially aligned when the two parts are together to receive a groove and bolts or the like for fixing the two together. The surface of each groove 40 . 42 is toothed, as in 9 shown to give grip when on the toothed edge 22 of the ridge end 14 be attached.

The upper part 43 of the connector 28 has a rearwardly extending extension 54 comprising a pair of spaced, parallel, substantially L-shaped elements 56 in a back-to-back arrangement. The Elements 56 have first thighs 58 on which together a slot for receiving a glazing bar 26 provide. The glazing beams 26 have a substantially inverted T-shaped cross-section which provides a pair of flanges, which are turned inwards at their distal ends, and an upstanding leg which is forked to form an upwardly open channel for receiving the upper veneer , The cross-sectionally L-shaped elements 56 have second thighs 60 on, which with elongated formed edge formations 62 extend outwards and slightly downwards. These edge formations slide into the recessed ends of the glazing bar flanges. Around the glazing bars at the upper connector parts 34 to fasten, are holes 64 . 66 through both elements 56 provided which receive grooves and bolts through them and the glazing bars.

The glazing bars can be fixed at different angles to the ridge end by means of the above-mentioned arrangement, by the space between the upper and lower connecting piece parts 34 . 36 it is changed to the glazing bar 26 to allow it to be turned into position and then to fasten the two connector parts together to wrap around the edge 22 of the ridge end 14 to grab. The serration of the rim of the ridge end and the grooves of the connector parts provide additional attachment.

Especially with a flat roof arrangement, the ridge end 14 also have glazing bars, which by using the through holes 23 of the edge 22 to be fastened directly to it for receiving fastening bolts for the glazing bars.

Each connector 28 also has a screw hole 70 at its front end. This hole takes a screw plug 72 , as in 2A shown on which in a groove 74 in the surface of the sidebar 20 the ridge end can be arranged. The locking screw, when screwed down into the groove, provides additional security for the connection, but it can also serve to hold the connector and thus the glazing bar in position, while the other end of the glazing bar is connected to a roof overhang bar and before the connector is tightened to the ridge end.

Himself 10 to 15 Turning to the accompanying drawings, a ridge end assembly is shown in which glazing bars 100 of the type which has a sheathed shaft 102 with a screw hole 103 at or near a lower end of the shaft. The channeled shaft gives the glazing bar more stability against twisting. The glazing bars have transverse bars 105 on, which on each side of the shaft with end recesses 106 extend. connectors 107 for fixing the glazing bars to a ridge end 108 (which is the same as in the 3A and B) were designed to be suitable for the ducted glazing bars.

The connectors 107 are still in two parts, namely an upper part 109 and a lower part 110 (not shown in the 12 to 15 ). The two parts are held together by a bolt (not shown) through aligned bores of the two parts. The hole through the upper part 109 can at 112 be seen. The upper and lower parts each have a lateral groove 114 respectively. 116 on which together a cross-sectionally substantially circular slot for attachment to the ridge end edge 122 form. The through-bolt is loosened to fit the connector to the rim and then tightened to secure the connector in place. As in previous embodiments, the surfaces of the grooves may be serrated to provide additional grip on the firing beach.

The upper connector part 109 has a substantially flat upper surface 111 on, except from raised edges, so that the the top surface is in the form of a channel and has formations at one end for engaging a glazing bar of a transversely inverted T-shaped type whose shaft is provided with channels. These formations include a pair of extensions 118 which are shaped to fit on each side of a glazing bar, each having an upwardly directed portion 124 which together form an opening into which the shaft of the glazing bar is slidably fitted and a laterally extending part 126 each of which travels in a glazing bar 105 fits on one side of the shaft.

The connectors 107 further, from their upper surface 111 a supernatant 128 on which side walls 130 and a back wall 132 having. On the opposite side of the back wall 132 is a lead 134 arranged to be shaped to fit in the channel of a glazing bar stem. The back wall 132 also has a bore 136 through it, which is positioned to be aligned with the screw hole of a glazing bar, so that the two can be fastened together by means of a screw (not shown).

Alternatively, as with 138 in 10 shown a screw through the side of a glazing bar shaft into a projection 134 be fitted to secure the glazing bar to the connector.

The upper connector part 109 also has a through hole at its front end 140 which can be used to a closure screw in the same manner as with respect to the 2A of the drawings.

It It will be appreciated that other forms of glazing bars contribute of the invention can be used. All that is required is that the connectors with suitable formations and / or fasteners for fastening the Glazing bars are provided on the connecting pieces.

Claims (15)

Roof arrangement for a hipped roof, which has a ridge beam, a ridge end element ( 14 ), which is connected to one end of the ridge beam, and glazing bars ( 26 ), which via connecting pieces ( 28 ) with the ridge end element ( 14 ), wherein the ridge end element ( 14 ) comprises a substantially semicircular plate and a rim ( 22 ), on which the connecting pieces ( 28 ), the glazing bars ( 26 ) have a substantially inverted T-shaped cross-section with a base and a shank, the base forming channels on each side of the shank, characterized by a channel on the upper surface of each connector (Fig. 28 ), which extends from the connector itself to a base of the glazing bar ( 26 ), which at the connecting piece ( 28 ) is arranged to form a continuous passage. Roof arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the glazing bars ( 26 ) with respect to the first end element ( 14 ) are fastened at different angles for this purpose. Roof arrangement according to claim 2, characterized in that the connecting pieces ( 28 ) separable parts ( 34 . 36 ), whereby the edge ( 22 ) of the first end element ( 14 ) is held between them. Roof arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that the separable parts ( 34 . 36 ) of the connectors ( 28 ) are hinged together. Roof arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that the separable parts ( 34 . 36 ) of the connectors ( 28 ) are slidably connected together. Roof arrangement according to claim 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that the two connecting parts ( 34 . 36 ) are secured together by a bolt through the two parts. Roof arrangement according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the edge ( 22 ) of the first end element ( 14 ) has a circular cross-section. Roof arrangement according to claim 7, characterized in that the connecting parts ( 34 . 36 ) lateral grooves ( 38 . 40 ), which in cross section a part of the edge ( 22 ) correspond to the Firstendelementes. Roof arrangement according to claim 8, characterized in that the connecting grooves ( 38 . 40 ) are profiled to stop. Roof arrangement according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that either the edge ( 22 ) or the connecting grooves ( 38 . 40 ) or both a surface gearing ( 24 ) exhibit. Roof arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the Vergla bar ( 26 ) on the connectors ( 28 ) can be fastened by engaging the corresponding parts. Roof arrangement according to claim 11, characterized in that the glazing bars are displaceable with parts of the connecting pieces ( 28 ) are engaged. Roof arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the connecting pieces ( 28 ) Slots for receiving the shanks of the T-shaped cross sections of the glazing bars ( 26 ) exhibit. Roof arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the shanks of the T-shaped cross sections of the glazing bars ( 26 ) are hollow and the connecting pieces have projections for engagement in the hollow shafts. Roof arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the channel of a connecting piece ( 28 ) with a crossbeam of its corresponding glazing bar ( 26 ) is aligned.