INTERLOCKING LAMINATED STRUCTURAL ROOFING PANELS

    公开(公告)号:US20210301534A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-30

    申请号:US17215011

    申请日:2021-03-29

    Abstract: Interlocking laminated structural roofing panels have a lightweight foamed core sandwiched between outer and inner layers of materials such as wood, polymer materials, fire resistant and/or waterproof membranes, and metal layers. At least one layer is a self-gripping metal sheet that grips and bonds mechanically to adjacent layers such as wood layers. A self-gripping metal sheet may be used on both sides of the roofing panels to form a panel that is strong, structurally robust, and able to span between relatively widely spaced roof rafters with little or no mid-span support. Interlocking features along the edges of the panels interlock adjacent panels together to form a strong monolithic roof covering for a roof.

    Method and apparatus for coating a moving substrate

    公开(公告)号:US10195640B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-05

    申请号:US15196468

    申请日:2016-06-29

    Inventor: James A. Svec

    Abstract: A method for applying coating material to a moving substrate such as a glass mat web in shingle manufacturing includes conveying the web through a narrow channel and ejecting at least one coating material onto at least one surface of the web as it is conveyed through the channel. In a preferred embodiment, multiple coating materials may be applied to one surface of the web and multiple coating materials may be applied to the other surface of the web. The coating materials may be molten asphalt or other coating materials. The pressure of the coating material is controlled as a function of the line speed of the moving substrate to ensure consistently thick coatings at various speeds, including relatively high speeds, of the web. An apparatus in the form of a slot die is disclosed for carrying out the method of the invention.

    Application of self-seal and adhesive strips to asphalt shingles

    公开(公告)号:US09795981B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-24

    申请号:US14824646

    申请日:2015-08-12

    Inventor: James A. Svec

    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for applying a strip of sealant to a web of roofing shingle stock as the web moves along a processing path. The apparatus includes an applicator wheel disposed on one side of the processing path and having a peripheral surface. The applicator wheel is rotatably mounted and oriented such that rotation of the applicator wheel moves the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel toward, adjacent to, and then away from the moving web of shingle stock. A nozzle preferably in the form of a slot die is disposed adjacent to the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel. A source of sealant is supplied and a delivery system is configured to deliver the sealant from the source of the sealant to the slot die under a predetermined pressure. The slot die and delivery system are configured to project a stream of sealant toward and onto the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel at a predetermined speed. This applies a coating of sealant to the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel. The moving web of roofing shingle stock engages the sealant on the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel as the peripheral surface moves adjacent to the web. This, in turn, draws sealant from the peripheral surface of the applicator and onto the web of roofing shingle stock thereby applying the strip of sealant to the web.

    Method and apparatus for die coating a substrate with high viscosity materials

    公开(公告)号:US11426915B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-30

    申请号:US17377580

    申请日:2021-07-16

    Inventor: James A. Svec

    Abstract: A method is disclosed for die coating a moving substrate with a high viscosity material such as a polymer. The method includes heating and mixing ingredients to form a homogenous mixture, pumping the mixture around a circulation loop with a first pump, maintaining a predetermined pressure of the mixture within the circulation loop, drawing mixture from the circulation loop with a second pump, delivering the mixture using the second pump to an extrusion die adjacent the moving substrate to coat the substrate, and controlling the second pump as a function of at least the speed of the moving substrate to maintain predetermined characteristics of the coating mixture applied to the moving substrate. An apparatus for carrying out the method also is disclosed.

    High speed granule delivery system and method

    公开(公告)号:US11213851B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-04

    申请号:US17101124

    申请日:2020-11-23

    Inventor: James A. Svec

    Abstract: A high speed granule delivery system and method is disclosed for dispensing granules in intermittent patterns onto a moving asphalt coated strip in the manufacture of roofing shingles. The system includes a granule hopper and a rotationally indexable pocket wheel in the bottom of the hopper. A series of pockets are formed in the circumference of the wheel and the pockets are separated by raised lands. A seal on the bottom of the hopper seals against the raised lands as the wheel is indexed. In use, the pockets of the pocket wheel drive through and are filled with granules in the bottom of the hopper. As each pocket is indexed beyond the seal, it is exposed to the moving asphalt coated strip below and its granules fall onto the strip to be embedded in the hot tacky asphalt. The speed at which the wheel is indexed is coordinated with the speed of the asphalt coated strip so that granules and strip are moving at about the same forward speed or at a preselected ratio of speeds when the granules fall onto the strip. Well defined patterns of granules are possible at high production rates.

    HIGH SPEED GRANULE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20210114058A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-22

    申请号:US17101124

    申请日:2020-11-23

    Inventor: James A. Svec

    Abstract: A high speed granule delivery system and method is disclosed for dispensing granules in intermittent patterns onto a moving asphalt coated strip in the manufacture of roofing shingles. The system includes a granule hopper and a rotationally indexable pocket wheel in the bottom of the hopper. A series of pockets are formed in the circumference of the wheel and the pockets are separated by raised lands. A seal on the bottom of the hopper seals against the raised lands as the wheel is indexed. In use, the pockets of the pocket wheel drive through and are filled with granules in the bottom of the hopper. As each pocket is indexed beyond the seal, it is exposed to the moving asphalt coated strip below and its granules fall onto the strip to be embedded in the hot tacky asphalt. The speed at which the wheel is indexed is coordinated with the speed of the asphalt coated strip so that granules and strip are moving at about the same forward speed or at a preselected ratio of speeds when the granules fall onto the strip. Well defined patterns of granules are possible at high production rates.

    High speed granule delivery system and method

    公开(公告)号:US10058888B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-28

    申请号:US14857541

    申请日:2015-09-17

    Inventor: James A. Svec

    Abstract: A high speed granule delivery system and method is disclosed for dispensing granules in intermittent patterns onto a moving asphalt coated strip in the manufacture of roofing shingles. The system includes a granule hopper and a rotationally indexable pocket wheel in the bottom of the hopper. A series of pockets are formed in the circumference of the wheel and the pockets are separated by raised lands. A seal on the bottom of the hopper seals against the raised lands as the wheel is indexed. In use, the pockets of the pocket wheel drive through and are filled with granules in the bottom of the hopper. As each pocket is indexed beyond the seal, it is exposed to the moving asphalt coated strip below and its granules fall onto the strip to be embedded in the hot tacky asphalt. The speed at which the wheel is indexed is coordinated with the speed of the asphalt coated strip so that granules and strip are moving at about the same forward speed or at a preselected ratio of speeds when the granules fall onto the strip. Well defined patterns of granules are possible at high production rates.

    Self-sealing mounting bracket for roof mounted structures

    公开(公告)号:US09912284B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-06

    申请号:US15293498

    申请日:2016-10-14

    Inventor: James A. Svec

    Abstract: A self-sealing mounting bracket includes an outer shell that defines at least one downwardly facing chamber. A plunger is located in the downwardly facing chamber and is slidable within the chamber. The chamber is filled with sealant either at the manufacturing facility or in the field. Larger openings are formed in the top of the outer shell that align with and provide access to bolt holes in the top of the plunger. Smaller openings in the top of the outer shell are for attaching the shell to a roof with lag bolts. The mounting bracket is located on a shingled roof and lag bolts are inserted through the larger openings and threaded into the roof deck. The heads of these lag bolts pass through the larger openings and engage the plungers to press the plungers down in their chambers. This, in turn, compresses, squeezes, and extrudes sealant between the mounting bracket and the roof below forming a water tight seal. The outer shell is then firmly attached to the roof with additional lag bolts inserted through the smaller openings and their aligned bolt holes and threaded into the roof deck. Mounting hardware for items such as solar panels can then be secured to the bracket.

    APPLICATION OF SELF-SEAL AND ADHESIVE STRIPS TO ASPHALT SHINGLES
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    发明申请
    APPLICATION OF SELF-SEAL AND ADHESIVE STRIPS TO ASPHALT SHINGLES 有权
    自密封和粘合条应用于沥青路面

    公开(公告)号:US20160045927A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-18

    申请号:US14824646

    申请日:2015-08-12

    Inventor: James A. Svec

    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for applying a strip of sealant to a web of roofing shingle stock as the web moves along a processing path. The apparatus includes an applicator wheel disposed on one side of the processing path and having a peripheral surface. The applicator wheel is rotatably mounted and oriented such that rotation of the applicator wheel moves the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel toward, adjacent to, and then away from the moving web of shingle stock. A nozzle preferably in the form of a slot die is disposed adjacent to the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel. A source of sealant is supplied and a delivery system is configured to deliver the sealant from the source of the sealant to the slot die under a predetermined pressure. The slot die and delivery system are configured to project a stream of sealant toward and onto the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel at a predetermined speed. This applies a coating of sealant to the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel. The moving web of roofing shingle stock engages the sealant on the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel as the peripheral surface moves adjacent to the web. This, in turn, draws sealant from the peripheral surface of the applicator and onto the web of roofing shingle stock thereby applying the strip of sealant to the web.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于当纸幅沿着处理路径移动时将密封胶带施加到屋顶瓦楞纸板的幅材上的装置。 该设备包括设置在处理路径的一侧并具有外围表面的涂抹器轮。 涂抹器轮被可旋转地安装和定向,使得涂抹器轮的旋转使涂抹器轮的周边表面朝向,相邻并随后移动的木瓦板的移动幅材移动。 优选为槽模的形式的喷嘴邻近涂抹轮的外周表面设置。 提供密封剂源,并且输送系统构造成在预定压力下将密封剂从密封剂源输送到槽模具。 狭槽模具和输送系统被配置成以预定的速度向涂抹器轮的外周表面投射密封剂流。 这对涂抹轮的周边表面施加了一层密封剂。 随着周边表面相邻于网幅移动,屋顶瓦屋顶的移动腹板与敷贴轮周边表面上的密封剂接合。 这又从施胶器的周边表面吸收密封剂并且到达屋顶瓦片坯料的幅材上,从而将密封剂条施加到幅材上。

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