DE202007004490U1 - Snow trap hook for inclined roof, has support section, which overlie on pantile in installed state of hook, and section formed in hook shape to fix snow trap hook and mounted in base fold of pantile in installed state of hook - Google Patents

Abstract

The hook has a section (12), which is formed in a hook shape to fix the snow trap hook (10), and another section (18) to intercept snow. The former section is mounted in a base fold of a pantile in the installed state of the trap hook. A support section (14) is provided, which overlie on another pantile in the installed state of the hook. A clamping section (20) is fixed in the position relative to the former section by a fixing unit.

Description

The The present invention relates to a snow catcher for a with Roof tiles covered inclined roof according to the preamble of claim 1.

Snow hook of the type mentioned are covered with roof tiles tilted Roof mounted, around an avalanche slipping off of snow, which is on the inclined Roof has collected to prevent.

such Snow catch hooks are in the prior art in various configurations known.

DE-A1-40 09 164 discloses, for example, a snow catch hook for a with Roof tiles covered sloping roof with a first section to set the snow catch hook, one to the first section subsequent support section, a subsequent to the support section support section and a at this subsequent second section for catching snow. The first section to set The snow catch hook is bent like a hook and encloses in the intended built-in Snow catch hook one at the back surface of the snow guard Roof tile trained upper Dachpfannenfalz, on a Traglattung is held, as well as the battens themselves. The rest section is installed as intended Condition of the snow catch hook on the top of that roof tile on which the first section of the snow catch hook is hung. The support section extends at an acute angle from the support portion upwards and supports the second section for catching snow extending from the support section down extends in the direction of the upper side of the support portion and the support section connects to the rest section. The aforementioned construction of the snow catch hook however, has some disadvantages. As with different types of roof tiles the height or thickness of the upper fold, which is determined on the battens, different pronounced This must be when choosing the size of the hook-shaped first Considered section for setting the snow catch hook become. As a result, the first section for different roof tile types must be formed differently, so different snow catch hooks for different Roof tile types are required, which is undesirable. Another Disadvantage is that the support section of the snow catch hook relatively long must be formed to the second section to Catching snow below the roof tile above respectively, which increased Cost of materials for pulls the rest section. In addition, the fastening of the Snow catch hook on a roof already roofed with tiles laboriously since a plurality of roof tiles must be covered to the hook-shaped first Section of the snow catch hook around the top fold of a roof tile and to guide the underlying battens.

Further Snow catch hook with similar construction are e.g. in DE-C1-152 979, in AT-A-255 102 and in DE-U1-7800625 described. Also these snow catch hooks have the above mentioned Disadvantages.

outgoing From this prior art it is an object of the present invention Invention to provide an improved snow guard hook, the said Solves problems at least partially.

to solution In accordance with this object, the present invention provides a snow catcher for a Roof tiles covered sloped roof according to claim 1. The dependent claims refer to individual embodiments of the present Invention.

Of the Snow catch hook according to the present The invention comprises a first section for fixing the snow catch hook and a second section for catching snow. According to the invention first section designed such that it is installed as intended Condition of the snow catch hook can be hung on a Fußfalz a roof tile.

A significant advantage of this embodiment of the snow catcher according to the invention is that the formation of the first portion for fixing the snow catch hook is substantially independent of the formation of the Fußfalzes the roof tile. Another advantage is that a support portion compared to the prior art can be made much shorter, since only the distance between the Fußfalz and the lower edge of the roof tile is to bridge to the second section for catching snow in the intended installed state of the snow catch hook below the roof tile to which the snow catch hook is fixed to position. Accordingly, material can be saved for the formation of the support section. For arranging the snow guard hook according to the invention on a roof already covered with roof tiles, it is also only necessary to raise that roof tile to which the snow guard hook is to be suspended in such a way that the first section for fixing the snow guard hook is pushed under the foot rebate of the raised roof tile and inserted can be hanged. Covering a plurality of roof tiles is not required accordingly. Finally, the weight exerted by the snow collected at the snow gun is distributed among a plurality of roof tiles, namely the one to which the snow guard hook is hung, and the roof tile positioned thereunder. In this way, the roof tiles are relieved over the prior art.

Around a secure hold of the snow catcher according to the invention on a Ensuring roof pan, and / or engages behind the first section for setting the snow catch hook in the intended installed Condition of the snow catch hook the Fußfalz the roof tile at least partly from below. The first section is advantageous in the Essentially hook-shaped educated.

Further The snow catch hook preferably comprises a support section, the installed as intended Condition of the snow catch hook rests on another roof tile, so that part of the weight of the held by the snow gun Snow is absorbed by the further roof tile.

Further includes the snow catcher according to the invention Advantageously, a small section that is installed in accordance with regulations Condition of the snow catch hook on the top of that roof tile supported, on which the first section of the snow catch hook is hung. This clamping section forms an additional safeguard, which prevents that the snow catch hook inadvertently from the assigned Roof pan triggers. The clamping portion is preferably resilient and / or clamped and pushes installed as intended Condition of the snow catch hook with a predetermined clamping force against an upper side of the corresponding roof tile. Corresponding a clamping arrangement is created in which the roof tile between the clamping portion and the first portion or the support portion clamping is held.

The Position of the clamping portion relative to the first portion is advantageous fixable, wherein the fixation preferably takes place via a fixing element.

Of the Snow catch hook according to the following invention preferably has a substantially U-shaped structure with two each other across from lying leg portions and a leg portions connecting Connecting portion, wherein a leg portion of the first section for fixing the snow hook and the other leg area the second clamping portion for catching snow forms. The connection area is preferably designed such that it the second section to catch snow. The leg portions are preferably inclined to each other.

The Fixing element for fixing the position of the clamping portion relative to the first section is according to a Design as a cut out of a leg area and in the direction of the other leg portion bent fixing educated. The fixing section preferably engages with its free End through an opening provided in the other leg region, which is formed, for example, slit-like. The free end the fixing section advantageously has a hook-like protruding Projection on, for fixing the free end of the fixing serves at the opening provided in the leg region.

The provided in the leg portion opening may have an extended opening portion for passing having the hook-like protruding projection. In addition or alternatively At least the free end of the fixing can be made twistable be, with the hook-like protruding projection in the twisted Position of the fixing by the in the leg area provided opening passed but not in the non-twisted position.

at the previously listed advantageous or preferred embodiments of the snow guard hook according to the invention this can be one-piece with all its sections including the fixing element be formed, which in particular the assembly of the snow guard hook is facilitated on a roof tile.

The Fixing element can according to a further embodiment also provided as a separate fixing pin be, by provided in the leg areas openings attacks.

The fixing pin is further preferably provided with latching areas, which may for example have the shape of arranged in the extension direction of the fixing pin truncated cones with trapezoidal cross-section. Alternatively, the latching areas can also be designed spirally or concentrically. These latching areas are used for latching into the edge of an opening provided in a leg region, whereby a preferably self-locking securing of the fixing pin is produced in the opening. The intended opening may comprise an angle-like or conically tapered region which encloses at least one groove region in the intended condition of the snow guard hook with a line contact. The latched latching area secures the fixing pin against accidental release, with a simple installation of snow guard hook is guaranteed.

Further Features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent the wording of the claims as well as from the following description of exemplary embodiments based on the drawings. Show it:

1 a perspective view of a first embodiment of a snow catch hook according to the present invention;

2 a perspective view of the snow catch hook according to 1 in the intended condition installed;

3 a side view of the in the 1 and 2 illustrated snow catch hook in the intended installed condition;

4 a perspective view of a second embodiment of the snow guard hook according to the present invention;

5 a perspective view of a third embodiment of a snow catch hook according to the present invention in the intended installed state;

6 a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the snow guard hook according to the present invention in the intended installed state;

7 a side view of the snow catch hook according to 6 in the intended condition installed;

8th a side view of a fifth embodiment of a snow catch hook according to the present invention;

9 a perspective view of the in 8th snow guard hook and

10 a top view of the in the 8th and 9 illustrated snow catch hook.

Same Reference numerals refer to similar components below.

1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a snow catch hook 10 according to the present invention. The snow catch hook 10 is in one piece from a band-shaped metal element made of spring steel, which is preferably stainless, produced solely by bending operations and comprises a first section 12 to set the snow catch hook 10 , where the first section 12 in the intended condition of the snow guard hook 10 behind a Fußfalz 11a a roof tile 11 can be hung, as it is in the 2 and 3 is shown.

To the first section 12 closes a support section 14 in the present case substantially perpendicular to the first section 12 extends. The support section 14 serves as a support on an upper side of another roof tile 15 under the roof tile 11 is arranged as it is in the 2 and 3 is shown.

From the support section 14 extends a support section 16 at an acute angle α upwards. To the support section 16 closes a second section 18 on, extending from the support section 16 at an acute angle β downwards. The second section 18 serves in the intended installed condition of the snow catch hook 10 for catching snow. The support section 16 supports the second section 18 , To the second section 18 closes a clamping section 20 at, which at an angle γ to the support section 14 is inclined.

The clamping section 20 serves to apply a clamping force in the bestimmungemäß arranged state of the snow guard hook 10 , referring to the 2 and 3 will be explained in more detail. To the clamping section 20 Finally, an upwardly extending end section closes 22 which essentially involves the assembly of the snow guard hook 10 on a roof tile 11 facilitated.

The band-shaped Metal element may alternatively be replaced by a band-shaped plastic element become.

The 2 and 3 show the snow catcher 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention in the intended installed state, wherein 2 a perspective view and 3 is a side view.

For the arrangement of in 1 Snow catch hook 10 on a roof tile 11 the latter is raised and the clamping section 20 in the upward direction away from the storage section 14 spread apart, leaving the second section 18 the snow catch hook 10 under the foot crease 11a the roof tile 11 through into the 2 and 3 shown position can be pushed. Then, the spreading force is released, so that the clamping portion 20 back towards the support section 14 moved until this along a linear support area 24 of the clamping section 20 on top of the roof tile 11 rests.

A distance a between the support area 24 of the clamping section 20 and one through the rest section 14 defined level in the 1 illustrated state in which the snow catch hook 10 is not intended, is smaller than a distance b between the support area 24 of the clamping section 20 and the through the support section 14 defined level in the in the 2 and 3 illustrated intended arranged state of the snow catch hook 10 so that the snow catch hook 10 in the intended condition compared to in 1 illustrated arrangement is spread by a measure that corresponds to the difference (ba).

By this spreading a clamping force is generated, with which the support area 24 of the clamping section 20 against the top of the roof tile 11 pushes so that next to the Fußfalz 11a the roof tile 11 poignant first section 12 the snow catch hook 10 An additional safeguard against accidental slipping of the snow catch hook 10 from the roof tile 11 is produced. This is the snow catcher 10 safely on the roof tile 11 held. The second section 18 and the clamping portion 20 are in the in the 2 and 3 illustrated condition of the snow guard hook 10 suitable for catching snow accumulating on the roof, in order to prevent it from slipping off like an avalanche. The support section 14 lies flat on the below the roof tile 11 positioned roof tile 15 on, making a part of the sections 18 and 20 acting weight forces of snow the roof tile 15 loaded. The weight of the snow is correspondingly on the roof tile 11 and 15 distributed.

4 is a perspective view and shows a second embodiment of a snow guard hook 30 according to the present invention.

Just like in the 1 to 3 illustrated snow catcher 10 has the snow catcher 30 according to the second embodiment, a first section 12 , a rest section 14 , a support section 16 , a second section 18 , a clamping section 20 , an end section 22 and a support area 24 on, wherein the arrangement of these sections relative to each other corresponds to that in the 1 to 3 is shown, which is why not discussed in detail.

To the position of the clamping section 20 relative to the first section 12 to fix, has the snow catch hook 30 via a fixing element 32 that from the rest section 14 the snow catch hook 10 cut or punched out and from this upwards in the direction of the clamping section 20 is bent. The free end of the fixing element 32 is with a hook-like protruding projection 34 provided, which is formed substantially T-shaped. This lead 34 serves to fix the fixing element 32 in one in the clamping section 20 trained slot-shaped opening 36 which is also cut out or punched out. To the projection 34 of the fixing element 32 through the opening 36 of the clamping section 20 to pass and then the lead 34 at the opening 36 determine is the fuser 32 formed torsionally, so that the projection 34 in the twisted position of the fixing element 32 through the opening 36 can be performed while in the non-twisted position of the fixing 32 not through the opening 36 fits.

In this way, the distance b between the support area 24 of the clamping section 20 and the through the support section 14 fixed level defined. Alternatively, at the opening 36 an extended insertion area for the lead 34 be provided to this in the opening 36 to introduce, which is not shown. In this case it is not necessary that the fixing element 32 is formed twistable. Also the in 4 illustrated snow catcher 30 According to the present invention, one piece is made of a band-shaped metal member performing bending and cutting operations.

5 shows a perspective view of another embodiment of a snow catch hook according to the invention in the intended state arranged. Also the snow catch hook 40 includes similar to the one in the 1 to 3 illustrated snow catcher 10 a first section 12 , a rest section 14 , a support section 16 , a second section 18 , a clamping section 20 and an end portion 22 , wherein the support section 14 slightly longer than the snow catch hook 10 is formed and the support section 14 with the support section 16 is welded.

For fixing the position of the clamping portion 20 relative to the first section 12 the snow catch hook 40 is a fixing pin as a fixing 42 provided by a in the support section 14 trained slit-shaped opening 44 and by a in the clamping section 20 trained circular opening 46 is guided, wherein the circular opening 46 is slightly larger than the diameter of the fixing pin. The fixing pin 42 additionally or alternatively prevents the snow catch hook 40 immanent clamping force over the support area 24 of the end section 22 in the intended condition of the top of the roof tile 11 is exercised, an unintentional release of the snow catch hook 40 from the roof tile 11 ,

Another embodiment of a snow catch hook according to the invention 50 according to the present invention is in the 6 and 7 shown, where 6 a perspective view and 7 a side view of the snow catcher hook 50 in the intended condition of the snow guard hook 50 is. The snow catch hook 50 includes a first section 52 in three areas 52a . 52b . 52c is divided, which, as in 7 shown, viewed from the side substantially form a U-shape and the Fußfalz 11a the roof tile 11 between them. From the himself in 7 upwardly extending areas 52a and 52c of the first section 52 are each characterized by essentially U-shaped cuts, extending through the entire thickness of the areas 52a and 52c extend, clamping sections 53 formed, which are bent toward each other and a clamping force on the Fußfalz 11a the roof tile 11 exercise. In this way, a secure hold of the snow catch hook 10 on the roof tile 11 guaranteed.

To the first section 52 closes a transition section 54 at the first section 52 with a support section 14 that links to the in 6 and 7 shown as intended condition of snow guard hook 50 on the upper side of another roof tile 15 rests. To the support section 56 closes a second section 18 which extends upwards and serves to catch snow. The second section 58 is opposite the other sections of the snow catch hook 50 widened and has a substantially circular shape. The broadening serves to increase the area of the second section 58 , which helps support the snow catching function of the second section 58 serves. Also on the snow catch hook 50 is similar to the snow catcher 10 and 30 formed from a sheet metal blank by bending and cutting or punching operations, which is particularly advantageous in terms of manufacturing technology. Furthermore, a simple assembly of snow guard hook 50 on the roof tile 11 guaranteed.

The 8th to 10 show yet another embodiment of a snow catch hook according to the invention 60 , in which 8th a side view, 9 a perspective view and 10 is a top view. Also the snow catch hook 60 includes similar to the one in the 1 to 3 illustrated snow catcher 10 a first section 12 , a rest section 14 , a support section 16 , a second section 18 , a clamping section 20 and an end portion 22 , For fixing the position of the clamping portion 20 relative to the first section 12 the snow catch hook 60 is a fixing pin as a fixing 62 provided on the support section 14 is attached, for example, by welding and extending vertically from this in the upward direction. The fixing pin 62 is with its free end by a in the clamping section 20 trained passage opening 64 is guided, wherein the passage opening 64 towards the end section 22 tapered tapered. To the fixing pin 62 latching in the passage opening to fix, are in the longitudinal direction of the fixing pin 62 several rest areas 66 formed, which each have the shape of a truncated cone. As in particular in the 9 and 10 is shown, these latching areas snap 66 in the edge, which the passage opening 64 defined, at the tapered end of the through hole 64 , wherein substantially a line contact between the edge and a catch area 66 of the fixing pin 62 is produced. The fixing pin 62 additionally or alternatively prevents the snow catch hook 60 immanent clamping force over the support area 24 of the end section 22 in the intended condition of the top of the roof tile 11 is exercised, an unintentional release of the snow catch hook 60 from the roof tile 11 , Because of in the 8th to 10 illustrated training of the groove areas 66 can be the clamping section 20 Just press down to its intended position in which it abuts against the top of a brick, whereupon an automatic latching a corresponding latching area 66 at the edge of the passage opening 64 he follows. The snow catch hook 60 can be mounted and secured accordingly easy.

All from the claims, Description and drawing of the features and advantages, including constructive details, spatial Arrangements and method steps, both individually also be essential to the invention in the most diverse combinations.

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Snow hook

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foot rebate

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pantile

12

first section

14

bearing section

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pantile

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support section

18

second section

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clamping section

22

end

24

support area

30

Snow hook

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fixing

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head Start

36

opening

40

Snow hook

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locating pin

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opening

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opening

50

Snow hook

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first section

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Area

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Area

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Area

53

clamping section

54

Transition section

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bearing section

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second section

60

Snow hook

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locating pin

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Through opening

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Rest areas

Claims (22)

Snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 50 ; 60 ) for one with roof tiles ( 11 . 15 covered roof, with a first section ( 12 ; 52 ) for setting the snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 50 ; 60 ) and with a second section ( 18 ; 58 ) for trapping snow, characterized in that the first section ( 12 ; 52 ) is designed such that it in the intended installed condition of the snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 50 ; 60 ) at a lower portion of a roof tile ( 11 ), in particular at Fußfalz ( 11a ) of a roof tile ( 11 ) can be suspended. Snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 50 ; 60 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first section ( 12 ; 52 ) in the intended condition of the snow guard hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 50 ; 60 ) the Fußfalz ( 11a ) of the roof tile ( 11 ) at least partially encompasses from below and / or engages behind. Snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 50 ; 60 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first section ( 12 ; 52 ) is hook-shaped. Snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 50 ; 60 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 50 ; 60 ) a support section ( 14 ; 56 ), which in the intended installed state of the snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 50 ; 60 ) on another roof tile ( 15 ) rests. Snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 60 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 60 ) a clamping section ( 20 ), which is in the intended installed condition of the snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 60 ) on the roof tile ( 11 ) on which the first section ( 12 ) is mounted. Snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 60 ) according to claim 5, characterized in that the clamping portion ( 20 ) is resilient and in the intended installed condition of the snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 60 ) with a predetermined clamping force against an upper side of the roof tile ( 11 ) presses. Snow catch hook ( 30 ; 40 ; 60 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the position of the clamping portion ( 20 ) relative to the first section ( 12 ) is fixable. Snow catch hook ( 30 ; 40 ; 60 ) according to claim 7, characterized in that the fixation via a fixing ( 32 ; 42 ; 62 ) he follows. Snow catch hook ( 60 ) according to claim 8, characterized in that the fixing element ( 62 ) at least one catch area ( 66 ) having. Snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 60 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a substantially U-shaped configuration with two opposite leg regions and a connecting region connecting the leg regions, one leg region comprising the first section ( 12 ) for fixing the snow hook and the other leg area the second section ( 18 ) for catching snow. Snow catch hook ( 10 ; 30 ; 40 ; 60 ) according to claim 10, characterized in that the leg portions are inclined to each other. Snow catch hook ( 30 ) according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the fixing element ( 32 ) is formed as a fixing portion cut out of a leg portion and bent toward the other leg portion. Snow catch hook ( 30 ) according to claim 12, characterized in that the fixing section with its free end by an opening provided in the other leg region (FIG. 36 ) attacks. Snow catch hook ( 30 ) according to claim 13, characterized in that the free end of the fixing section has a hook-like projection (FIG. 34 ) for fixing the free end of the fixing section to the opening provided in the leg area (FIG. 36 ) serves. Snow catcher according to claim 14, since characterized in that the opening provided in the leg portion has an extended opening portion for passing the hook-like projecting projection. Snow catch hook ( 30 ) according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that at least the free end of the fixing portion is twistable, wherein the hook-like projecting projection ( 34 ) in the non-twisted position of the fixing section through the opening provided in the leg area (FIG. 36 ) is feasible, but not in a twisted position. Snow catch hook ( 40 ; 60 ) according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that as fixing a fixing pin ( 42 ; 62 ) is provided. Snow catch hook ( 40 ; 60 ) according to claim 17, characterized in that the fixing pin ( 42 ; 62 ) at least by an opening provided in the leg areas (FIG. 44 . 46 ; 64 ) attacks. Snow catch hook ( 60 ) according to claim 18, characterized in that the opening ( 64 ) is at least partially conically tapered. Snow catch hook ( 60 ) according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the fixing pin ( 62 ) at least one latching area ( 66 ) having. Snow catch hook ( 60 ) according to claim 20, characterized in that the at least one latching area ( 66 ) has a trapezoidal cross-section. Snow catch hook ( 60 ) according to claim 20, characterized in that the at least one latching area ( 66 ) is spiral or concentric.