Structure for hiding HVAC and other rooftop mechanical equipment

Abstract

A modular structure for hiding HVAC and other rooftop mechanical equipment is provided. The structure is configured to provide easy access around the HVAC and other rooftop equipment, while reducing the amount of holes modifications to the mechanical equipment. The structure allows for a variety of covering walls to hide the rooftop equipment. The structure includes the ability to connect modular support and frame members in a variety of configurations depending on the size and shape of the equipment that needs to be hidden.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A structure for hiding rooftop equipment comprising:
 a plurality of pre-cut, adjustable metallic frame and support members essentially consisting of vertical support members, vertical frame members, horizontal frame members, ceiling support members, and bottom retaining members, wherein the plurality of pre-cut, adjustable metallic frame and support members are configured to surround the rooftop equipment while providing a passageway enabling a user to provide maintenance on the rooftop equipment; and,   each bottom retaining member including a webbing section extending integrally from a base portion of the bottom retaining member, wherein the webbing section is mechanically fastened to a bottom portion of the rooftop equipment providing structural support to the structure.   
     
     
         2 . The structure for hiding rooftop equipment of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pre-cut, adjustable metallic frame and support members are extruded or cold formed from a selected metallic material in a shape selected from the group consisting of: square, rectangular, or “C” shaped. 
     
     
         3 . The structure for hiding rooftop equipment of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of upper connectors connected to a top section of the rooftop equipment by way of the ceiling support members. 
     
     
         4 . The structure for hiding rooftop equipment of  claim 1 , wherein the ceiling support members are extendible in length via extensions, wherein the extensions are configured and sized to slide and engage with the ceiling support members. 
     
     
         5 . The structure for hiding rooftop equipment of  claim 4 , wherein the extensions may be locked in place with fasteners via a plurality of aligned openings provided on the extensions and the ceiling support members. 
     
     
         6 . The structure for hiding rooftop equipment of  claim 1 , wherein each vertical support members rest on a pancake configured to spread the load eliminating potential roof damage. 
     
     
         7 . The structure for hiding rooftop equipment of  claim 1 , wherein the vertical support and vertical frame members include hooks enabling the installation of a screen, wherein the screen is configured to hide the roof equipment.