Seam clamp

Abstract

A seam clamp for attachment to a standing seam on a metal roof does not damage the seam during use. The clamp is easily assembled and disassembled by the user. Roofing accessories can be attached to the seam clamp.

1 . A seam clamp, comprising:
 a first jaw and second jaw, said first and second jaws each comprising:
 a top portion; an inner surface for engaging a standing seam; and an outer surface; said first and second jaws converging when positioned against the standing seam; 
   a clamping bracket positioned over said first and second jaws, said clamping bracket comprising:
 a base portion having a first leg and second leg, each leg wedged adjacent a respective one of said outer surfaces of said jaws; an upper portion joining said legs, said upper portion positioned adjacent the top portion of said first jaw and second jaw; wherein 
   said clamping bracket includes an attachment means for attachment of equipment and supplies.   
     
     
         2 . The seam clamp of  claim 1 , wherein said inner surface comprises a cavity for receiving an abutment of said standing seam. 
     
     
         3 . The seam clamp of  claim 1 , wherein said clamping bracket is further secured to said jaws with a securing bolt. 
     
     
         4 . The seam clamp of  claim 3 , wherein the securing bolt penetrates one of the first or second legs of said clamping bracket. 
     
     
         5 . The seam clamp of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second jaws are flexibly connected to each other. 
     
     
         6 . The seam clamp of  claim 1 , wherein said attachment means is an eye bolt or a base element of a roof bracket. 
     
     
         7 . The seam clamp of  claim 1 , wherein the clamping bracket supports equipment selected from the group consisting of a safety lanyard, a guard railing system, a roof bracket and a guy tire system. 
     
     
         8 . The seam clamp of  claim 1 , wherein said inner surface comprises rubber or an elastomer. 
     
     
         9 . A seam clamp, comprising:
 a first jaw and second jaw, said first and second jaws each comprising:
 a top portion; an inner surface for engaging a standing seam; and an outer surface; said first jaw parallel to said second jaw when positioned against the standing seam; 
   a clamping bracket positioned over said first and second jaws, said clamping bracket comprising:
 a base portion having a first leg and second leg, each leg positioned adjacent a respective one of said outer surfaces; an upper portion joining said legs, said upper portion positioned adjacent the top portion of said first jaw and second jaw; and an attachment means for attachment of equipment and supplies; and 
   a securing means penetrating one of the first or second legs of said clamping bracket for securing said clamping bracket to said first and second jaws, and clamping said first and second jaws to the standing seam.   
     
     
         10 . The seam clamp of  claim 8 , wherein said inner surface comprises a cavity for receiving an abutment of said standing seam. 
     
     
         11 . The seam clamp of  claim 8 , wherein the first jaw and second jaw are flexibly connected to each other. 
     
     
         12 . The seam clamp of  claim 8 , wherein said attachment means is an eye bolt or a base element of a roof bracket. 
     
     
         13 . The seam clamp of  claim 8 , wherein said inner surface comprises rubber or an elastomer. 
     
     
         14 . A seam clamp, comprising:
 a first jaw and second jaw, said first and second jaws each having:   a top portion; an inner surface defined by a top flange and a bottom flange separated by a cavity for receiving a standing seam; and an outer surface;   a clamping bracket positioned over said first and second jaws, said clamping bracket including:
 a base portion having a first leg and second leg, each leg positioned adjacent a respective one of said outer surfaces, an upper portion joining said legs, said upper portion positioned adjacent the top portion of said first jaw and second jaw; and an attachment means for attachment of equipment and supplies; and 
   a securing bolt penetrating one of the first or second legs of said clamping bracket for fastening said first and second jaws together, securing said clamping bracket to said first and second jaws, and clamping said first and second jaws to the standing seam.   
     
     
         15 . The seam clamp of  claim 14 , wherein the first jaw and second jaw are flexibly connected to each other. 
     
     
         16 . The seam clamp  claim 14 , wherein the bottom flange comprises rubber or an elastomer.