Truss mount bracket for roof anchors and related systems and methods

Abstract

A roof anchor-bracket having a base plate, a riser and a top fixture, wherein the base plate comprises at least two opposed, substantially vertical flanges sized and configured to attach to at least two corresponding opposed, substantially vertical sides of support structures in a roof and wherein the top fixture contains at least one attachment element sized and configured to hold and anchor a user lifeline.

1 . A roof anchor-bracket comprising a base plate, a riser and a top fixture, wherein the base plate comprises at least two opposed, substantially vertical flanges sized and configured to attach to at least two corresponding opposed, substantially vertical sides of support structures in a roof and wherein the top fixture contains at least one attachment element sized and configured to hold and anchor a user lifeline. 
     
     
         2 . The roof anchor-bracket of  claim 1  wherein the base plate is comprised of a substantially flat upper base plate attached substantially flat atop a lower base plate, and wherein the riser extends upwardly from the upper base plate, and the lower base plate comprises a bridge section holding the upper base plate and spanning between the at least two opposed, substantially vertical flanges. 
     
     
         3 . The roof anchor-bracket of  claim 1  wherein the base plate is comprised of a single piece of material forming both a base for the riser extending directly from the single piece of material and a bridge section spanning between the at least two opposed, substantially vertical flanges. 
     
     
         4 . The roof anchor-bracket of any one of  claims 1  to  3  wherein the roof anchor-bracket is made of steel. 
     
     
         5 . The roof anchor-bracket of any one of  claims 1  to  3  wherein the support structures in the roof are opposed vertical sides of at least two opposed wood trusses and the at least two opposed, substantially vertical flanges are sized and configured to attach to the opposed vertical sides of the at least two opposed wood trusses. 
     
     
         6 . The roof anchor-bracket of  claim 5  wherein the at least two opposed, substantially vertical flanges comprise holes sized and configured to accept at least one of bolts, nails or screws to attach the at least two opposed, substantially vertical flanges to the opposed vertical sides of the at least two opposed wood trusses. 
     
     
         7 . The roof anchor-bracket of any one of  claims 1  to  3  wherein the at least one attachment element of the top fixture comprises a loop top sized and configured to hold a cable. 
     
     
         8 . The roof anchor-bracket of  claim 7  wherein the loop top orientation is vertical. 
     
     
         9 . The roof anchor-bracket of  claim 7  wherein the loop top orientation is horizontal. 
     
     
         10 . The roof anchor-bracket of  claim 7  wherein the loop top is a closed loop. 
     
     
         11 . The roof anchor-bracket of  claim 7  wherein the loop top is an open loop. 
     
     
         12 . The roof anchor-bracket of any one of  claims 1  to  3  wherein the cable is a wire cable.