US7051487B2
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Conservatory structures
Assignee: Wrenbury Hall Ltd
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Filing: 2003-09-05
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Granted: 2006-05-30
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Expires: 2023-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A conservatory framework has an eaves structure from which the roof is supported, at least one comer and/or in-line joint in the eaves structure being two connector parts which are angularly adjustable relative to one another. The first and second elongate frame members, e.g. a hip bar and jack rafter, are coupled together in angular relation relative to one another by a coupling arrangement. The coupling arrangement includes a plate with an upstanding pivot post, a channel associated with and extending longitudinally of the first frame member for receiving the plate and maintaining it captive against separation from the first member in a direction generally transverse to its elongation, and an arm adapted to be coupled to the pivot post and to the second frame member. A roofing structure has a support structure, e.g. an eaves beam or the central support structure of a valley region of the roof, glazing bars supported on the eaves structure, one or more roofing panels supported by the glazing bars and two part end fittings. Each fitting has a first portion underlying one end of the roofing panel and coupled to the eaves structure and a second portion connectable to the first portion in overlying relation with the panel. The first and second portions are adjustably connected together so as to accommodate panels of different thicknesses.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis Anthony Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:40
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B7/00; E04B7/02; E04B7/06; E04B7/063; E04D; E04D3/00; E04D3/02; E04D3/06; E04D3/08; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/58; E04B1/5825; E04B1/5831; E04B2001/5868; E04B2007/066; E04D2003/0843; E04D2003/085; E04D2003/0868; E04D2003/0875; E04D2003/0881; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A conservatory framework comprising an eaves structure from which a roof is supported, a joint in the eaves structure formed by two substantially identical connector parts which interconnect adjacent profiled sections of the eaves structure, the connector parts having interdigitating projections with aligned apertures receiving a pin or rod about which the connector parts are angularly adjustable relative to one another, the connector parts being linkable with one connector part in inverted relation with the other so that main bodies of the two connector parts are in alignment while the projections are in interdigitated relation; and a sill for mounting one or more window frames located below the eaves structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A conservatory framework comprising an eaves structure from which a roof is supported, a joint in the eaves structure formed by two substantially identical connector parts which interconnect adjacent profiled sections of the eaves structure, the connector parts having interdigitating projections with aligned apertures receiving a pin or rod about which the connector parts are angularly adjustable relative to one another, the connector parts being linkable with one connector part in inverted relation with the other so that main bodies of the two connector parts are in alignment while the projections are in interdigitated relation; and a sill for mounting one or more window frames located below the eaves structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A framework as claimed in claim 1 in which each connector part is arranged to interfit with each profiled section in such a way that each connector part is telescopically interconnected with one of the profiled sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A framework as claimed in claim 1 in which each each projection of one of the connector parts is arranged to be located in superimposed relation with at least one of the projections of another of the other connector part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A framework as claimed in claim 1 in which the connector parts locate a load-transmitting member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A framework as claimed in claim 4 in which the load-transmitting member serves to transmit the weight of the roof to a location such that the window frame in use is largely relieved from carrying the weight of the roof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A framework as claimed in claim 5 in which the pin or rod is provided with said load-transmitting member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
82 words
A connector assembly comprising first and second substantially identical connector parts for telescopic connection with eaves beam sections of a roof, the connector parts having interdigitating projections with aligned apertures receiving a pin or rod about which the connector parts are angularly adjustable, the arrangement being such the connector parts are linkable with one connector part in inverted relation with the other so that the main bodies of the two connector parts are in alignment while the projections are in interdigitated relation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
82 words
A connector assembly comprising first and second substantially identical connector parts for telescopic connection with eaves beam sections of a roof, the connector parts having interdigitating projections with aligned apertures receiving a pin or rod about which the connector parts are angularly adjustable, the arrangement being such the connector parts are linkable with one connector part in inverted relation with the other so that the main bodies of the two connector parts are in alignment while the projections are in interdigitated relation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A connector assembly as claimed in claim 7 including at least one glazing bar forming part of the roof of the conservatory framework and mounted by said connector assembly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A connector assembly as claimed in claim 8 in which the glazing bar is mounted tiltably by said connector assembly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A connector assembly as claimed in claim 8 in which the connector assembly is provided with a male or female coupling component which mounts said glazing bar.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A connector assembly as claimed in claim 10 in which the pin or rod is provided with said coupling component.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
132 words
A framework comprising first and second elongate frame members which are coupled together in angular relation relative to one another by a coupling arrangement, the coupling arrangement comprising a plate with an upstanding pivot post, a channel associated with and extending longitudinally of the first frame member for receiving the plate and maintaining it captive against separation from the first member in a direction generally transverse to its elongation, and an arm adapted to be coupled to the pivot post and to the second frame member; wherein the plate is so dimensioned that, in one orientation, it is insertable through the opening of the channel and turnable about the axis of the pivot post to a second orientation in which it bridges the channel and is trapped against withdrawal through the opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
132 words
A framework comprising first and second elongate frame members which are coupled together in angular relation relative to one another by a coupling arrangement, the coupling arrangement comprising a plate with an upstanding pivot post, a channel associated with and extending longitudinally of the first frame member for receiving the plate and maintaining it captive against separation from the first member in a direction generally transverse to its elongation, and an arm adapted to be coupled to the pivot post and to the second frame member; wherein the plate is so dimensioned that, in one orientation, it is insertable through the opening of the channel and turnable about the axis of the pivot post to a second orientation in which it bridges the channel and is trapped against withdrawal through the opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
A framework as claimed in claim 12 in which the channel has an opening from which the pivot post projects in a direction generally transverse to the elongation of the first member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
35 words
A framework as claimed in claim 12 in which the plate co-operates with the channel in such a way that, when turned from said one orientation, resistance to turning in the opposite direction is developed.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
A framework as claimed in claim 12 in which the plate comprises a restrainer to engage with the sides of the opening of the channel to prevent movement of the plate from its captive position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
A framework as claimed in claim 12 , the restrainer comprising a projection or projections located on the same side of the plate as the post.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
44 words
A framework as claimed in claim 12 in which the first frame member is a hip frame member of a conservatory roof and the second frame member is a jack rafter extending between the hip frame member and the eaves beam of the roof.
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