Devices, systems, and methods for securing a component to a surface
Devices, systems, and methods for securing a component to a surface are disclosed. The fastening device can include a base member having a threaded projection extending from a base plate. A base sealing gasket can be provided between the base plate and a surface on which the base plate is mounted to ensure a water-tight fit. A capping nut having a nut aperture can be threadably engaged to the treaded projection, and a structural fastener can be inserted through the nut aperture for securing a structural component of a building-mounted structure. A nut sealing gasket can be disposed between within the capping nut to ensure a water-tight fit between the capping nut and the base member.
1. A fastening device, comprising:
a base member comprising:
a base plate; and
a threaded projection that extends away from a first side of the base plate;
a capping nut comprising:
a threaded bore configured to threadably engage to the threaded projection extending at least partially from an open end of the capping nut towards a closed end of the capping nut; and
a nut aperture, extending through the closed end; and
a base sealing gasket disposed on a second side of the base plate that is opposite the first side.
2. The fastening device of claim 1 , wherein the second side of the base plate comprises a recess that receives the base sealing gasket.
3. The fastening device of claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the threaded bore is greater than a diameter of the nut aperture.
4. The fastening device of claim 1 , further comprising:
a nut sealing gasket abutting the closed end of the capping nut within the threaded bore and engaging a distal end of the threaded projection, wherein the distal end is opposite a proximal end of the threaded projection that abuts the first side of the base plate.
5. The fastening device of claim 4 , further comprising:
a structural fastener extending through an opening in the nut sealing gasket and the nut aperture, wherein a diameter of a head of the structural fastener is greater than a diameter of the nut aperture and less than a diameter of the threaded bore.
6. The fastening device of claim 1 , further comprising:
a structural fastener extending through the nut aperture, wherein a diameter of a head of the structural fastener is greater than a diameter of the nut aperture and less than a diameter of the threaded bore.
7. The fastening device of claim 6 , further comprising a structural member coupled to the structural fastener.
8. The fastening device of claim 7 , wherein the structural member comprises one of:
a rail;
an L-foot; and
a standoff.
9. The fastening device of claim 1 , further comprising:
a surface fastener extending through a base aperture in the base plate and an opening in the base sealing gasket, wherein the surface fastener is configured to couple the fastening device to a surface.
10. A method for securing a component to a surface, the method comprising:
coupling a base sealing gasket to a first side of a base plate of a base member, the base member further comprising a hollow, threaded projection that extends away from a second side of the base plate;
fastening the base member to a surface using a surface fastener inserted through the hollow, threaded projection and into the surface;
inserting a structural fastener through a nut aperture of a capping nut; and
threadably engaging a threaded bore of the capping nut to the hollow, threaded projection.
11. The method of claim 10 , further comprising inserting a nut sealing gasket into the threaded bore of the capping nut.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein coupling the base sealing gasket to the base member comprises:
adhering the base sealing gasket to the base plate with an adhesive.
13. The method of claim 11 , wherein inserting the structural fastener through the aperture of the capping nut comprises press fitting a head of the structural fastener into a recessed cavity adjacent to the aperture of the capping nut.
14. A mounting system, comprising:
a base member comprising:
a base plate comprising a base aperture; and
a hollow, threaded projection that extends from a first side of the base plate, wherein the hollow, threaded projection is in communication with the base aperture;
a base sealing gasket coupled to a second side of the base plate that is opposite the first side;
a capping nut comprising:
a closed end comprising a nut aperture; and
a threaded bore extending from an open end of the capping nut to the closed end and threadably engaging the hollow, threaded portion; and
a structural fastener inserted into the nut aperture; and
a structural member coupled to the closed end using the structural fastener.
15. The mounting system of claim 14 , further comprising:
a surface fastener inserted into the aperture in the base plate for securing the base member to a surface.
16. The mounting system of claim 14 , further comprising:
a nut sealing washer disposed within the threaded bore, wherein the nut sealing washer:
abuts an inner surface of the closed end; and
engages a distal end of the hollow-threaded projection opposite a proximal end of the hollow-threaded projection that is adjacent to the base plate.
17. The mounting system of claim 14 , further comprising:
an O-ring provided around a proximal end of threaded projection 102 b that abuts the base plate.
18. The mounting system of claim 14 , the structural member comprising one of:
a rail;
an L-foot; and
a standoff.
19. The mounting system of claim 14 , the base plate further comprising:
a plurality of flat edges.
20. The fastening device of claim 1 , wherein the closed end is defined by a flat outer surface arranged in a plane substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the threaded bore.
21. The method of claim 10 , further comprising:
securing a structural member to the structural fastener.