Device for Rim-Fitting a Roof Covering

Abstract

The invention concerns the technical field of roof construction; in particular, devices for fixing a roof covering in the vertical corner of a flat roof.

1 . A device ( 100 ) for fixing a roof covering ( 50 ) in a vertical corner of a roof ( 60 ), the device ( 100 ) comprising:
 a fixing bracket ( 200 ) which is provided with a substantially flat part and a substantially bent part, wherein the fixing bracket ( 200 ) is configured to be attached to a flat part and an upright part of the roof ( 60 );   a clamping apparatus ( 300 ) for clamping the roof covering ( 50 ) between the clamping apparatus ( 300 ) and the fixing bracket ( 200 ), the clamping apparatus comprising an elongate support body ( 310 ) and a displaceable clamping body ( 320 ), wherein the clamping body ( 320 ) is arranged to move vertically with respect to the support body ( 310 );   
       wherein the support body ( 310 ) is configured to be placed against the flat part of the fixing bracket ( 300 ) and the clamping body ( 320 ) is configured to be placed along the bent part of the fixing bracket ( 200 ); and 
       wherein the clamping apparatus ( 300 ) is provided with at least one movable clamping element ( 350 ) which is configured to move in the direction of the fixing bracket ( 200 ) during the movement of the clamping body ( 320 ). 
     
     
         2 . The device ( 100 ) as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the clamping apparatus ( 300 ) is provided with at least two movable clamping elements ( 350 ) that are arranged on either side of the clamping body and configured to move in opposite directions during the movement of the clamping body ( 320 ). 
     
     
         3 . The device ( 100 ) as claimed in one of  claim 1  or  2 , wherein the clamping body ( 320 ) is rotatably coupled to the support body ( 310 ), and is configured to move relative to the support body ( 310 ) by the rotation of said coupling. 
     
     
         4 . The device ( 100 ) as claimed in any of  claims 1  to  3 , wherein the clamping element ( 350 ) is rotatably attached to an underside of the support body ( 310 ), and is configured to rotate in the direction of the fixing bracket ( 200 ) on contact with the clamping body 
     
     
         5 . The device ( 100 ) as claimed in any of  claims 1  to  4 , wherein the clamping element ( 350 ) comprises an elongate body which is attached at one end to the support body ( 310 ) and at the other end is provided with a thickening. 
     
     
         6 . The device ( 100 ) as claimed in any of  claims 1  to  5 , wherein the clamping body ( 320 ) is provided with at least one protruding wing which is configured to move the clamping element ( 350 ) on movement of the clamping body ( 320 ), preferably to press on the clamping element ( 350 ). 
     
     
         7 . The device ( 100 ) as claimed in any of  claims 1  to  6 , wherein the bent part of the fixing bracket ( 200 ) forms a space for placing the clamping element ( 350 ), and the clamping element ( 350 ) is configured to move in this space. 
     
     
         8 . The device ( 100 ) as claimed in any of  claims 1  to  7 , wherein the substantially flat part forms a diagonal face at an angle between at least 10° and at most 80° with respect to the flat part of the roof surface, preferably between 20° and 70°, or 25° and 65°, or 30° and 60°, or 35° and 65°, more preferably between 40° and 50°, e.g. approximately 45°. 
     
     
         9 . The device ( 100 ) as claimed in any of  claims 1  to  8 , wherein the fixing bracket ( 200 ) is provided with an opening for insertion of fixing means such as for example nails, screws or similar. 
     
     
         10 . A roof covering system for a roof ( 60 ), comprising:
 a device as claimed in any of  claims 1  to  9 ;   a roof covering ( 50 ); and   wherein the device is configured to fix the roof covering ( 50 ) in a vertical corner of the roof ( 60 ).   
     
     
         11 . The roof covering system as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the roof covering ( 50 ) comprises roofing material, preferably consisting of thermoset rubber such as EPDM, thermoplastic rubber such as PVC and/or modified bitumen. 
     
     
         12 . A method for fixing a roof covering ( 50 ) in a vertical corner of a roof ( 60 ) by means of a device ( 100 ) as claimed in any of  claims 1  to  9  or a roof covering system as claimed in any of  claim 10  or  11 , the method comprising:
 (a) fixing a fixing bracket ( 200 ) to a flat part and an upright part of the roof ( 60 ); 
 (b) placing the roof covering ( 50 ) over the fixing bracket ( 200 ); 
 (c) placing a clamping apparatus ( 300 ) over the roof covering ( 50 ) against the fixing bracket ( 200 ), wherein a clamping body ( 310 ) of the clamping apparatus ( 300 ) is placed at least partially, preferably completely, in the fixing bracket ( 200 ); and 
 (d) moving the clamping body ( 310 ) so that a clamping element ( 350 ) moves in the direction of the fixing bracket ( 200 ) and clamps the roof covering ( 50 ) between the fixing bracket ( 200 ) and the clamping apparatus ( 300 ). 
 
     
     
         13 . The method as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein a support body ( 310 ) of the clamping apparatus ( 300 ) is placed against a flat part of the fixing bracket ( 200 ), and the clamping body ( 310 ) is moved along a bent part of the fixing bracket ( 200 ). 
     
     
         14 . A method for releasing a roof covering ( 50 ) from a vertical corner of a roof ( 60 ), wherein said roof covering ( 50 ) is attached by means of a device ( 100 ) as claimed in any of  claims 1  to  9  or by a roof covering system as claimed in one of  claim 10  or  11 , the method comprising:
 (i) moving a clamping body ( 310 ) so that a clamping element ( 350 ) moves in the direction of the clamping body ( 310 ) and the roof covering ( 50 ) is detached from the fixing bracket ( 200 ) and the clamping apparatus ( 300 ); 
 (ii) removing the clamping apparatus ( 300 ); and 
 (iii) removing or relocating the roof covering ( 50 ). 
 
     
     
         15 . A use of a device ( 100 ) as claimed in any of  claims 1  to  9  or a roof covering system as claimed in one of  claim 10  or  11  for fixing a roof covering ( 50 ) in a vertical corner of a roof ( 60 ), preferably of a flat or slightly sloping roof.