Support block and system for use on roofs
View Patent ↗A support block for supporting objects on a roof. The support block is a moulded elastomeric block of pyramidal shape with a substantially hollow core. The support block can be used as is or in a system whereby a galvanized steel channel is secured to the top wall of the block accommodating the mating of a variety of clamps.
1. A support system in combination with a roof object on a roof and providing vibration dampening to the roof object, said support system comprising:
a substantially hollow block of a self damping elastomeric material having a substantially flat bottom, two end walls perpendicular to the bottom, and a flat top wall;
the hollow block being supported on the roof and beneath the roof object so as to be arranged to provide vibration dampening between the roof object and the roof;
a channel secured to the top wall of the hollow block providing a platform for securing objects;
a clamp mated to the channel, the damn comprising a variable angle leg pivotally coupled to the channel; and
a retainer which selectively retains the lea at a desired angle relative to the channel.
2. A support system according to claim 1 wherein the hollow block is moulded as a single piece from an elastomeric material.
3. A support system according to claim 1 wherein the elastomeric material is from recycled tires.
4. A support system according to claim 1 wherein the hollow block is UV resistant to prevent photo-degradation.
5. A support system according to claim 1 wherein there is provided:
a channel secured to the top wall of the hollow block providing a platform for securing objects; and
a clamp mated to the channel and securing objects to the channel.
6. A support system according to claim 5 wherein the hollow block is moulded as a single piece from an elastomeric material.
7. A support system according to claim 5 wherein the elastomeric material of the hollow block is from recycled tires.
8. A support system according to claim 5 wherein the hollow block is UV resistant to prevent photo-degradation.
9. A support system according to claim 5 wherein the channel is made from galvanized steel.
10. A support system according to claim 1 wherein the hollow block is secured to the roof with adhesive.
11. A support system according to claim 1 wherein the hollow block comprises hollow cavities formed in the flat bottom of the elastomeric material.
12. A support system in combination with a roof object on a roof providing vibration dampening to the roof object, said support system comprising:
a substantially hollow block of a self damping elastomeric material having a substantially flat bottom, two end walls perpendicular to the bottom, a flat top wall, and hollow cavities formed in the flat bottom of the elastomeric material;
a channel secured to the top wall of the hollow block providing a platform for securing objects;
a clamp mated to the channel comprising a variable angle leg pivotally coupled to the channel; and
a retainer which selectively retains the leg at a desired angle relative to the channel;
the hollow block being supported on the roof beneath the roof object so as to be arranged to provide vibration dampening between the roof object and the roof; and
the hollow block being secured to the roof with adhesive.