Vent for roof and wall

Abstract

A vent assembly for connecting exhaust ducts from exhaust fans and routing the exhaust air outside of a building. The vent assembly can be mounted into a penetration in a wall or the roof of the building. The vent assembly includes a vent member that is of a hollow tubular profile. The vent assembly may further include a mounting member that can receive the vent member and allow for mounting the vent assembly to the roof or wall. The vent member includes a vent portion and a duct portion. The mounting member includes a flange and a collar. The collar may snugly slide over the vent portion and retain over a distal portion of the vent portion, while the flange can abut against the wall or roof surface. The vent portion can be inserted into the penetration.

1 . A vent assembly for mounting to a structure, comprising:
 a vent member including a vent portion and a duct portion, wherein the vent portion has a proximal portion and a distal portion;   a mounting member comprising a collar and a flange, wherein the collar is configured to snugly slide over the distal portion of the vent portion and retain the distal portion, and the flange extends perpendicularly from the collar to abut against the structure;   wherein length of the vent portion is adjustable, thereby enabling the vent assembly to accommodate various thicknesses of exterior finish of the structure.   
     
     
         2 . The vent assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the collar includes a spiral adjustment mechanism that allows the vent portion to be adjusted in length by rotating the vent portion, providing enhanced adjustability for various thicknesses of exterior finishes. 
     
     
         3 . The vent assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the vent portion includes a telescopic mechanism, allowing the adjustable length of the vent portion to be extended or retracted by sliding one portion of the vent inside another, thereby accommodating various exterior wall thicknesses. 
     
     
         4 . The vent assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a removable cap configured to securely seal the vent portion and prevent the ingress of water and debris. 
     
     
         5 . The vent assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the duct portion is cylindrical and is configured to receive a duct, the duct portion further comprising one or more anti-slip rings spaced along its length. 
     
     
         6 . The vent assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more extension tubes, wherein the one or more extension tubes are configured to be interchangeably coupled to an end of the vent portion to increase the effective length of the vent portion. 
     
     
         7 . The vent assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the collar and the distal portion of the vent member include a layer of soft, gripping material to enhance the friction fit and provide an airtight seal. 
     
     
         8 . The vent assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the flange is secured to the structure using mechanical fasteners. 
     
     
         9 . A method for installing a vent assembly to a structure, comprising:
 creating a penetration in a structure;   inserting a vent assembly into the penetration, wherein the vent assembly comprises:
 a vent member with a vent portion and a duct portion, 
 a mounting member including a collar and a flange; 
   securing the flange by a mechanical fastener;   adjusting length of the vent portion thereby enabling the vent assembly to accommodate various thicknesses of exterior finish of the structure.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the collar is adjusted by rotating the collar to extend or retract the vent portion. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the vent portion is adjusted using a telescopic mechanism to extend or retract one portion of the vent inside another. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising connecting a duct to the duct portion of the vent assembly and securing it using fasteners or adhesive. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising securing a removable cap to the vent portion to prevent water or debris from entering the duct. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the vent portion is pushed inwards to align with the exterior material after installation. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising inserting extension tubes to increase the effective length of the vent portion. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the flange of the vent assembly is secured using screws or other mechanical fasteners. 
     
     
         17 . The vent assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the collar comprises a spiral thread or ridge along its inner surface, and the vent portion includes a corresponding spiral or ridged exterior to enable the vent portion to be adjusted by rotating the collar relative to the vent portion. 
     
     
         18 . The vent assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the removable cap includes a snap-fit mechanism that allows it to securely fasten over the vent portion and can be easily removed for maintenance or replacement. 
     
     
         19 . The vent assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the vent assembly is configured to be mounted in both horizontal and vertical positions.