Adjustable roof vent assembly and a method of making thereof
This invention, in embodiments, relates to an adjustable roof vent assembly comprising (a) a base configured to attach to a roof, wherein the base is configured to allow a vent pipe that extends from the roof to extend through the base, and (b) a ball joint mechanism that includes (i) an inner ball member attached to the base and (ii) an outer ball member having a roof cap. The outer ball member is configured to freely rotate around the inner ball member, and the roof cap is configured to extend around the vent pipe. The ball joint mechanism is configured to allow for free rotation of the adjustable roof vent assembly in two planes while reducing lateral movement in any direction. This invention, in embodiments, further relates to a method of manufacturing such a roof vent assembly.
1 . An adjustable roof vent assembly comprising:
(a) a base configured to attach to a roof, wherein the base comprises a roof flashing;
(b) a ball joint mechanism that includes (i) an inner ball member attached to the base and (ii) an outer ball member that extends into a roof cap having an opening for receiving at least one antenna, wherein the outer ball member is configured to freely rotate around the inner ball member;
(c) a top cover that engages with the roof cap of the outer ball member, the top cover having an opening for receiving at least one antenna and being positioned on the roof cap of the outer ball member; and
(d) at least one antenna positioned within the opening of the roof cap of the outer ball member and the opening of the top cover of the adjustable roof vent assembly to allow for the adjustable roof vent assembly to be used as an antenna for roof top connectivity, wherein the at least one antenna is mounted to the top cover.
2 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the base includes antenna electronics.
3 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising an outer sleeve member that is configured to be positioned on the roof cap of the outer ball member.
4 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the outer sleeve member includes at least one additional antenna.
5 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one additional antenna comprises a non-metal for signal transmission.
6 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the outer sleeve member comprises the top cover that provides a mounting point for the at least one antenna.
7 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the outer sleeve member includes an inner sleeve that is configured to be positioned within a conduit that extends from the roof.
8 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 7 , wherein the outer sleeve member further includes the top cover and a bezel member, wherein the bezel member is attached to an inner portion of the top cover.
9 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 8 , wherein the inner sleeve comprises one or more tab members that are configured to engage with the bezel member.
10 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 9 , wherein the bezel member includes one or more slots that are configured to engage with the one or more tab members of the inner sleeve to attach the inner sleeve to the bezel member.
11 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 10 , wherein the bezel member further includes one or more detents that are configured to (i) hold the inner sleeve in place and (ii) prevent over-rotation of the inner sleeve when attaching the inner sleeve to the bezel member.
12 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 8 , wherein the bezel member is welded to the inner portion of the top cover of the outer sleeve member.
13 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 7 , wherein the inner sleeve includes one or more protrusions that are configured to grip an inside wall of a conduit that extends from the roof.
14 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 7 , wherein the inner sleeve includes one or more slits that are configured to adapt to a diameter of a conduit that extends from the roof.
15 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 7 , wherein the inner sleeve comprises a plastic material.
16 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the inner ball member of the ball joint mechanism is mechanically attached to the base.
17 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the ball joint mechanism is configured to allow for free rotation of the adjustable roof vent assembly in two planes while reducing lateral movement in any direction.
18 . The adjustable roof vent assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the ball joint mechanism is configured to allow for free rotation of the adjustable roof vent assembly in two planes while preventing lateral movement in any direction.