Roof platform configured for use on an inclined roof

Abstract

Implementations of a roof platform configured for use on an inclined roof are provided. In some implementations, the roof platform is adjustable so that the platform thereof can be positioned in a horizontal orientation even when mounted on a pitched (or inclined) roof. In this way, equipment (e.g., an air conditioning unit, satellite dish, solar panel(s), etc.) may be positioned on the platform and thereby the roof of a building. In some implementations, the roof platform assembly may comprise a platform that includes two leg couplings affixed to a front side thereof, four tubular legs stabilized by braces, and four pitch adjustable feet configured to be affixed to a roof. Another example implementation of the roof platform assembly may comprise a platform that includes four leg couplings, four tubular legs stabilized by pairs of adjustable braces, and four pitch adjustable feet configured to be affixed to a roof.

1 . A roof platform assembly comprising:
 a platform that includes two leg couplings affixed to a front side thereof, each leg coupling defines a slot;   four tubular legs configured to hold the platform in a horizontal orientation, a first tubular leg that can be adjustably positioned within the slot of a first leg coupling, a second tubular leg that can be adjustably positioned within the slot of a second leg coupling, a third tubular leg, and a fourth tubular leg;   leg braces, the leg braces are configured to stabilize the four tubular legs of the roof platform; and   four pitch adjustable feet, each pitch adjustable foot is configured to be affixed to a roof;   wherein the slot of the first leg coupling is configured to fit about a portion of the first tubular leg and allow it to slide therein and the slot of the second leg coupling is configured to fit about a portion of the second tubular leg and allow it to slide therein.   
     
     
         2 . The roof platform of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one strut that is positioned to reinforce a top side of the platform. 
     
     
         3 . The roof platform of  claim 1 , further comprising a first cap configured to cover a top end of the first tubular leg and a second cap configured to cover a top end of the second tubular leg. 
     
     
         4 . The roof platform of  claim 3 , wherein the first cap and the second cap each comprise a hollow body that is closed on one end, the hollow interior of the first cap is configured to receive a portion of the first tubular leg therein and the hollow interior of the second cap is configured to receive a portion of the second tubular leg therein. 
     
     
         5 . The roof platform of  claim 1 , wherein there are eight leg braces, each of the tubular legs is stabilized by two of the leg braces. 
     
     
         6 . The roof platform of  claim 1 , wherein each pitch adjustable foot comprises a base having a pair of upright flanges that are spaced apart and configured so that a bottom portion of one tubular leg can be secured therebetween by a fastener. 
     
     
         7 . The roof platform of  claim 6 , wherein the base of each pitch adjustable foot is configured to compensate for variation in rafter spacing found during installation of the roof platform and includes a slot therein that is configured for a portion of a fastener to extend therethrough. 
     
     
         8 . The roof platform of  claim 1 , wherein the platform, the two leg couplings, the four tubular legs, the leg braces, and the pitch adjustable feet are made of aluminum. 
     
     
         9 . A roof platform assembly comprising:
 a platform that includes four leg couplings, each leg coupling defines a slot;   four tubular legs configured to hold the platform in a horizontal orientation, a first tubular leg that can be adjustably positioned within the slot of a first leg coupling, a second tubular leg that can be adjustably positioned within the slot of a second leg coupling, a third tubular leg that is secured to a third leg coupling, and a fourth tubular leg that is secured to a fourth leg coupling;   four pairs of leg braces, each pair of leg braces is configured to stabilize one of the four tubular legs of the roof platform; and   four pitch adjustable feet, each pitch adjustable foot is configured to be affixed to a roof;   wherein the slot of the first leg coupling is configured to fit about a portion of the first tubular leg and allow it to slide therein and the slot of the second leg coupling is configured to fit about a portion of the second tubular leg and allow it to slide therein.   
     
     
         10 . The roof platform of  claim 9 , wherein the platform includes a centrally positioned opening that extends therethrough, the centrally positioned opening is configured to allow ductwork to extend therethrough. 
     
     
         11 . The roof platform of  claim 9 , further comprising at least one strut that is positioned to reinforce a top side of the platform. 
     
     
         12 . The roof platform of  claim 9 , wherein each leg coupling of the platform is positioned underneath a top side of the platform, adjacent to an edge thereof, the slot of each leg coupling is aligned with an opening that extends through the top side of the platform. 
     
     
         13 . The roof platform of  claim 9 , further comprising two mushroom cap plugs, the first mushroom cap plug is configured to fit within an opening in a top end of the first tubular leg and seal it and the second mushroom cap plug is configured to fit within an opening in a top end of the second tubular leg and seal it. 
     
     
         14 . The roof platform of  claim 13 , further comprising two cylindrical plugs, the first cylindrical plug is configured to fit within an opening in a bottom end of the first tubular leg and seal it and the second cylindrical plug is configured to fit within an opening in a bottom end of the second tubular leg and seal it. 
     
     
         15 . The roof platform of  claim 9 , wherein the third tubular leg is threadedly secured to the third leg coupling of the platform and the fourth tubular leg is threadedly secured to the fourth leg coupling of the platform. 
     
     
         16 . The roof platform of  claim 9 , further comprising a clamp that connects each pair of leg braces to one of the four tubular legs of the roof platform, each clamp is configured to fit about one of the four tubular legs and be fixed in place thereon. 
     
     
         17 . The roof platform of  claim 9 , wherein each pitch adjustable foot comprises a base having a pair of upright flanges that are spaced apart and configured so that a bottom portion of one tubular leg can be secured therebetween by a fastener. 
     
     
         18 . The roof platform of  claim 17 , wherein each pitch adjustable foot further comprises at least one notched-out cradle structure that is configured so that a portion of a U-bolt may rest therein and be used in conjunction with a backing plate to secure the adjustable foot to an underlying rafter. 
     
     
         19 . The roof platform of  claim 18 , wherein the at least one notched-out cradle structure of each pitch adjustable foot comprises a notch in each upright foot flange, the two notches are positioned adjacent to each other so that a portion of a U-bolt may rest therein. 
     
     
         20 . The roof platform of  claim 9 , wherein the platform, the four leg couplings, the four tubular legs, the leg braces, and the pitch adjustable feet are made of aluminum.