U.S. patent application number 10/978140 was filed with the patent office on 2006-01-26 for blind fastener satellite dish mounting device.
Invention is credited to Darin Bowe, Stephen J. Capozzi, Ronald W. Dickerson.
Application Number | 20060016947 10/978140 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 35656125 |
Filed Date | 2006-01-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060016947 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Capozzi; Stephen J. ; et
al. |
January 26, 2006 |
Blind fastener satellite dish mounting device
Abstract
A device for mounting the base of a satellite dish is disclosed.
The base mounting device is secured to a shingled roof or sidewall
structure with little or no disruption to the integrity of the
shingled roof or sidewall. The mounting device provides an
extremely stable structure suitable for securing a mounting base of
a satellite dish mounting unit. The base mounting device is readily
moved from one location to another, or completely removed from the
roof or sidewall structure with minimal impact on the integrity of
the shingled roof or sidewall covering.
Inventors: |
Capozzi; Stephen J.; (Eau
Claire, WI) ; Dickerson; Ronald W.; (Eau Claire,
WI) ; Bowe; Darin; (Eleva, WI) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Tipton L. Randall
19371 55th Avenue
Chippewa Falls
WI
54729
US
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Family ID: |
35656125 |
Appl. No.: |
10/978140 |
Filed: |
November 1, 2004 |
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Application
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60590897 |
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Current U.S.
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248/284.1 |
Current CPC
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H01Q 1/1221
20130101 |
Class at
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248/284.1 |
International
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E04G 3/00 20060101
E04G003/00 |
Claims
1. A base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure, the
base mounting device comprising: an elevated platform section with
a plurality of apertures therein adapted for securing a mounting
base of a satellite dish, the platform section having a first
sidewall and a second opposed sidewall, the platform section having
first and second opposed open sides; the platform section's first
opposed sidewall having an outer mounting tab secured at a sidewall
edge opposite the elevated platform section, the outer mounting tab
extending exterior the elevated platform section, the outer
mounting tab including a plurality of apertures therein, the
platform section's second opposed sidewall having an inner mounting
tab secured at a sidewall edge opposite the elevated platform
section, the inner mounting tab extending beneath the elevated
platform section, the inner mounting tab including a plurality of
apertures therein; wherein the device is secured to a shingled roof
or wall structure by locating the inner mounting tab and the outer
mounting tab beneath shingle tabs of adjacent rows of shingles,
inserting threaded fastener through the apertures in each mounting
tab into the roof or wall structure, and securing a mounting base
of a satellite dish to the elevated platform section via threaded
fasteners inserted through the apertures in the platform
section.
2. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 1, wherein the elevated platform section is planar and the
inner and outer mounting tabs are planar and parallel to the planar
platform section.
3. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 2, wherein the inner and outer mounting tabs are
coplanar.
4. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 1, wherein at least one of the opposed sidewalls comprises
overlapping sidewall sections secured together by threaded
fasteners.
5. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 1, wherein the second opposed sidewall comprises overlapping
sidewall sections secured together by threaded fasteners.
6. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 5, wherein the second opposed sidewall is perpendicular to
the elevated platform section.
7. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 1, wherein at least one opposed sidewall is secured by a
hinge to the elevated platform section.
8. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 1, wherein the second opposed sidewall is secured by a hinge
to the elevated platform section.
9. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 1, wherein at least one mounting tab is secured by a hinge to
an opposed sidewall.
10. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 1, wherein the inner mounting tab is secured by a hinge to
the second opposed sidewall.
11. A base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure, the
base mounting device comprising: a planar, elevated platform
section with a plurality of apertures therein adapted for securing
a mounting base of a satellite dish, the platform section having a
first sidewall and a second opposed sidewall, the platform section
having first and second opposed open sides; the platform section's
first opposed sidewall having a planar, outer mounting tab secured
at a sidewall edge opposite the elevated platform section, the
planar, outer mounting tab extending exterior the planar, elevated
platform section and parallel thereto, the planar, outer mounting
tab including a plurality of apertures therein, the platform
section's second opposed sidewall having a planar, inner mounting
tab secured at a sidewall edge opposite the elevated platform
section, the planar, inner mounting tab extending beneath the
elevated platform section and parallel thereto, the planar, inner
mounting tab including a plurality of apertures therein; wherein
the device is secured to a shingled roof structure by locating the
inner mounting tab and the outer mounting tab beneath shingle tabs
of adjacent rows of shingles, inserting threaded fastener through
the apertures in each mounting tab into the roof structure, and
securing a mounting base of a satellite dish to the planar elevated
platform section via threaded fasteners inserted through the
apertures in the platform section.
12. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 11, wherein the inner and outer mounting tabs are
coplanar.
13. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 11, wherein at least one of the opposed sidewalls comprises
overlapping sidewall sections secured together by threaded
fasteners.
14. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 11, wherein the second opposed sidewall comprises overlapping
sidewall sections secured together by threaded fasteners.
15. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 14, wherein the second opposed sidewall is perpendicular to
the elevated platform section.
16. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 11, wherein at least one opposed sidewall is secured by a
hinge to the elevated platform section.
17. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 11, wherein the second opposed sidewall is secured by a hinge
to the elevated platform section.
18. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 11, wherein at least one mounting tab is secured by a hinge
to an opposed sidewall.
19. The base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure of
claim 11, wherein the inner mounting tab is secured by a hinge to
the second opposed sidewall.
20. A base mounting device adapted for receiving and securing a
mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or wall structure, the
base mounting device comprising: a planar, elevated platform
section with a plurality of apertures therein adapted for securing
a mounting base of a satellite dish, the platform section having a
first sidewall and a second opposed sidewall, the platform section
having first and second opposed open sides; the platform section's
first opposed sidewall having a planar, outer mounting tab secured
at a sidewall edge opposite the elevated platform section, the
planar, outer mounting tab extending exterior the planar, elevated
platform section and parallel thereto, the planar, outer mounting
tab including a plurality of apertures therein, the platform
section's second opposed sidewall comprising overlapping sidewall
sections secured together by threaded fasteners, the second opposed
sidewall having a planar, inner mounting tab secured at a sidewall
edge opposite the elevated platform section, the planar, inner
mounting tab extending beneath the elevated platform section and
parallel thereto, the planar, inner mounting tab including a
plurality of apertures therein; wherein the device is secured to a
shingled roof structure by locating the inner mounting tab and the
outer mounting tab beneath shingle tabs of adjacent rows of
shingles, inserting threaded fastener through the apertures in each
mounting tab into the roof structure, and securing a mounting base
of a satellite dish to the planar elevated platform section via
threaded fasteners inserted through the apertures in the platform
section.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS, IF ANY
[0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C.
.sctn.119 (e) of co-pending provisional application Ser. No.
60/590,897, filed 23 Jul. 2004. Application Ser. No. 60/590,897 is
hereby incorporated by reference.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not applicable.
REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX, IF ANY
[0003] Not applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] 1. Field of the Invention
[0005] The present invention relates to a bracket device for
mounting a satellite dish and, more particularly, to a base
mounting bracket device for mounting a satellite dish to a roof
structure, and most particularly, to a base mounting bracket device
secured to a roof or sidewall structure without producing visible
holes in the roof shingles or the wall siding of a structure.
[0006] 2. Background Information
[0007] With the recent increase in popularity of high speed digital
communications, an ever increasing need for mounting satellite
dishes has developed. Many residences and business buildings have
satellite dishes mounted at elevated locations for receiving
digital television signals, digital telephone signals, as well as
broad band, high speed internet service. The satellite dishes
presently employed have a diameter of 18-24 inches, allowing them
to be located in fairly close proximity to each other.
[0008] Where the installation of a satellite dish is for a new
building, there are a number of mounting devices which can be
incorporated into the roof or wall structure and sealed to prevent
water leakage through the roof or wall structure where the mounting
device is located. However, many times the installation of a
satellite dish is on an existing building with a standard shingled
roof covering or wall siding. Homeowners and some installers are
reluctant to disrupt the integrity of the shingled roof covering or
wall siding by cutting into the structure to secure a suitable
device for attaching the satellite dish mounting base that is
common for nearly all satellite dishes. One reason for this
reluctance is the concern that visible holes, or similar damage to
the shingled roof covering or wall siding, would result, should the
homeowner decide to relocate or even remove the mounting device for
the satellite dish.
[0009] Some examples of devices for mounting antennae or similar
devices to a roof or sidewall structure for which patents have been
granted include the following.
[0010] Agner, in U.S. Pat. No. 2,465,565, describes a fishpole
holder that includes a bolt carrying a hemispherical head,
associated with a centrally positioned, slotted cup. The cup is
provided with arms terminating with horizontally disposed offset
upper and lower forks, whereby the vertical angle of a pole seated
in the forks may be varied indefinitely. The armed cup may also be
horizontally swivelled in a complete circle to position the line
end of a pole at a desired fishing point, it being understood that
the equipment is to be attached to either the gunwale or seats of a
boat. The hemispherical head has depending therefrom, a rectangular
shank that is carried by an anchored bracket, the same being
attached to a boat, and under general conditions, the shank is
pivoted within a socket of the bracket and adjustably secured to
the bracket socket irrespective of the particular means for
securing the bracket to a selected part of a boat.
[0011] In U.S. Pat. No. 2,681,195, Bradt et al. disclose an antenna
bracket, including a principal supporting member which is U-shaped,
having a vertically extending leg and an arm extending at right
angles to the leg. Secured to the upper portion of the leg is the
bight portion of an U-shaped member which has depending therefrom
screws for working engagement into the tile, shingle, or other
pitch type or equivalent roof forming a part of the building. Also
welded to the leg are vertically spaced rings, which have fitted
therein screws which, in combination with lock nuts, provide means
for securely holding the mast of the antenna in an adjusted
position relative thereto. Threadedly engaged in a nut, welded to
the arm, is a threaded jack screw which is provided with a handle
at one end. The upper end of the screw is provided with a swivel
joint, for pivotally mounting an angular end thrust plate, which
when the arms of the U-shaped member are positioned at either side
of the fixed roof and when the handle is turned actuating the
clamping screw, will engage the gable of the building in a secure
manner without digging into the wood.
[0012] Chabot, in U.S. Pat. No. 2,695,149, describes a bracket for
mounting an antenna mast to the roof of a building without
necessitating the use of nails, screws or other fasteners which
penetrate the roof or other parts of the building to thus avoid
damage thereto. The invention provides a mounting bracket for an
antenna mast embodying an upper clamp adapted to overlie the edge
of a roof and a lower clamp positioned under the edge of the roof
with means for adjusting and tightening the clamp and providing
means for supporting the lower end of an antenna mast on the upper
and lower clamps.
[0013] In U.S. Pat. No. 3,094,303, Belger discloses an antenna
bracket that is designed to be mounted on the eave, rather than on
or near the peak of the roof as are most conventional
antenna-supporting devices. The bracket assemblage includes a lower
horizontal leg, which is formed of an inverted U-shaped metal
channel, and of a length to underlie a substantial portion of the
eave and projects outwardly there beyond. On roofs wherein the
cornice depends slightly below the underside of the eave, the lower
bracket leg may have an elongated filler member secured on its
upper surface and positioned between the leg and the undersurface
of the eave, the filler abutting the depending end of the cornice
to promote the rigidity of the bracket. Alternatively, it is
contemplated that the lower bracket leg is bent or deflected around
the depending edge of the cornice and positioned directly against
the undersurface of the eave, thus eliminating the necessity for
the filler.
[0014] As best-appears in FIGS. 3 and 4, the outer end of the lower
bracket leg is prodded with a pair of spaced, upstanding arms which
are welded or otherwise rigidly and permanently secured thereon,
and which arms are provided with a series of vertically spaced,
aligned apertures. The upper leg of the bracket assemblage is also
formed of a metal channel and includes a straight, horizontal
section which is spaced above and parallel to the lower leg, and a
rigid inner section which is angled upwardly to conform generally
to the slope of a conventional gable-type house roof. Welded or
otherwise pertinently rigidly secured to the outer end of the upper
bracket leg is a pair of spaced depending arms which are adapted to
fit with the aforementioned upright arms on the lower bracket leg,
and which depending arms are provided with vertically-spaced,
aligned apertures.
[0015] Seppelfrick, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,181,284, describes an
improved antenna bracket for mounting masts for antennas to the
exterior wall of buildings having various roof and overhang
dimensions. The mounting bracket can be made of parts having
standard dimensions and can support an antenna, mast, and rotor,
without guy wires or additional support against the roof of the
building.
[0016] In U.S. Pat. No. 4,510,502, Hovland et al. disclose a
lightweight mounting structure combination for small dish antennae.
The structure includes an upright mast for supporting the dish
antennae. The mast has an upper end for attachment to said dish and
a lower end for anchoring to a rigid-type structure. The structure
also has a bent strut having a lower end for anchoring to a
rigid-type structure and an upper end for attachment to said mast.
In addition, a second strut is provided having a lower end for
anchoring to a rigid-type structure and an upper end for attachment
to said mast. Further included is means for anchoring the
respective lower ends of the mast, bent strut and second strut to
the rigid-type structure and for attaching the respective upper
ends of the bent and second struts to the mast. The means includes
a bracket, a threaded bolt having a shank portion for extending
through the bracket and respective end, and a nut threaded on said
bolt for drawing the bracket and respective end tightly together.
The bolt, nut, bracket and respective end cooperate to indicate to
one tightening the nut and bolt when a predetermined extent of
tightness is attained, the predetermined extent of tightness being
characterized by the respective end having undergone a
predetermined extent of deformation such that relative movement
between the bracket and respective end is minimized.
[0017] Klingensmith et al., in U.S. Pat. No. 4,595,165, describe a
mounting structure for satellite dish antennae and method and means
for anchoring the structure to the roof or sidewall of a typical
residential building, such as a house, are disclosed. The mounting
structure includes a mast for supporting the dish antennae. The
anchoring means includes a bar having a back portion and sides
which define an open-ended channel. The sides of the bar are
further provided with integral adjoining lips which extend the
length of the bar. Also included in the assembly is a clamp
provided with holes through which bolt means may be inserted to
tighten and secure the clamp about the mounting structure's mast to
the bar's lips. When so tightened, the clamp tightly engages the
external surface of the mast to prevent it from torsional movement
relative to the clamp.
[0018] In U.S. Pat. No. 4,649,675, Moldovan et al. disclose an
apparatus for mounting an antenna on a flat roof without
penetrating the waterproof membrane of the roof. The apparatus
comprises a rigid base having a planar lower surface adapted to
overlie the flat roof, ballast means carried by the base to
stabilize the base, and antenna support means connected to and
extending upwardly from the base.
[0019] Gasque, Jr., in U.S. Pat. No. 4,723,128, describes a roof
mount for securely attaching dish antennae to roofs of houses
supported by a plurality of spaced rafters having a two-piece frame
attached to a selected portion of a roof, with one piece on top of
the roof supporting the dish and its adjusting mechanism and the
other piece of the frame underlying the first frame beneath the
roof. A plurality of fasteners penetrates the roof and both frames
and draws the frames toward each other to clamp them about the
selected portion of the roof and provide steady support for the
antenna.
[0020] In U.S. Pat. No. 5,142,293, Ross discloses a satellite
antenna assembly that includes a nonpenetrating roof mount having a
pair of rectangular ballast trays for respective placement on
portions of a pitched roof forward and rearward of the crown of the
roof. A hinge structure interconnects the ballast trays and
overlies the crown of the roof. The ballast on the trays is
concealed by covers that simulate a skylight. A satellite antenna
is mounted, at one of the four corners of the ballast tray located
on the rear portion of the pitched roof, on a simplified antenna
support and adjustment structure that facilitates variation of the
polar orientation and elevation of the antenna.
[0021] Burns et al., in U.S. Pat. No. 5,456,433, describe an
antenna roof mounting, comprising a substantially solid planar
foundation that may be secured to a roof substrate; a substantially
closed geometric superstructure affixed to and vertically raised
upon the foundation; and a mast for an antenna affixed to the
superstructure.
[0022] In U.S. Pat. No. 5,617,680, Beatty discloses a satellite
dish, mounted on a bracket, which in turn is mounted over an uneven
surface of a roof or a wall of a house. The bracket has an elevated
bridge portion for supporting a mounting foot of the satellite
dish. The bridge portion is integrally connected to and supported
by two narrow leg portions which in turn are integrally connected
to and supported by two narrow foot portions. The bridge portion is
elevated from two foot portions by the leg portions in order to
clear the uneven surface of the roof or wall of the house.
[0023] Pugh, Jr., et al., in U.S. Pat. No. 5,647,567, describe an
adjustable satellite antenna mounting bracket that reinforces the
eaves of a building roof. The antenna mounting bracket has a
telescoping support having a rigid tubular form. The telescoping
support has a back plate on one end that is secured to the sidewall
of the building adjacent to the eave of the building. On the other
end of the telescoping support is a base mount plate having a
generally rectangular form adapted for accepting the base of a
satellite antenna. The base mount plate that protrudes past the
outer edge of the eave permits unobstructed reception of satellite
signals. The telescoping support is braced by a brace. The brace
cradles the telescoping support in normal conditions, but in the
event of severe weather, the brace maintains the position of the
support. An extension lock fixes the length of the telescoping
support and acts to reinforce the eave.
[0024] In U.S. Pat. No. 5,829,724, Duncan discloses an
antenna-mounting structure for mounting an antenna to a vertical
wall or on a sloped, peaked, or horizontal roof. A primary strut,
which is tubular, has a straight, upper portion, a straight,
intermediate portion, and a straight, lower portion. The upper
portion has an outer, cylindrical surface, circular in
cross-section, and is bent at an upper juncture between the upper
and intermediate portions and at a lower juncture between the
intermediate and lower portions. The upper and intermediate
portions generally define an obtuse angle, and the intermediate and
lower portions generally define an acute angle. A secondary strut
has a proximal end, and a distal end is clamped at the proximal end
of the secondary strut to the outer, cylindrical surface of the
upper portion of the primary strut, above the upper juncture, so
that the secondary strut can be adjustably oriented to project in
any direction from the upper portion of the primary strut, and so
that the secondary strut can be pivotally adjusted to any angle
within a range so that the distal end can be higher than, level
with, or lower than the proximal end.
[0025] Fey, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,873,201, describes a device
supported by a roof structure utilizing a platform having first and
second surfaces, where the second surface bears on the roof. The
platform includes a slot between the first and second surfaces
which accepts a slidable element. An element is formed with a
flange and extending legs which form a chamber within the slot of
the platform. The flange portion of the element is provided with an
opening to accept a fastener which extends through the chamber into
the roof. A filler material occupies the chamber and protects the
fastener within the chamber.
[0026] In U.S. Pat. No. 6,237,888, Coll discloses an antenna
mounting system for mounting an antenna mast to a building with a
roof having a plurality of exposed rafters extending in
spaced-apart parallel relationship, comprising a support member for
holding the mast vertically at a predetermined distance from an
edge of the roof. A torsion-resistant attachment member attaches
the support member to one of the rafters, and first and second mast
stabilizing arms maintain the mast in a stable, generally vertical
position so as to resist wind effects. The first mast stabilizing
arm is adapted for attachment to the one rafter by the attachment
member, and the second mast stabilizing arm is adapted for
attachment to another rafter spaced from the one rafter. The first
and second mast stabilizing arms cooperate with the support member
to provide a structurally rigid antenna mounting system. The
antenna mast mounted to rafters with such a system can withstand a
wind load of up to about 100 mph.
[0027] Kruse, in U.S. Pat. No. 6,276,649, describes a triangular
planar member that defines, through its thickness, four generally
circular screw holes. The four holes may be disposed in relative
relation to one another so as to generally define the corners of a
rectangle. At the corners of the triangular planar member are
corner couplers such as suction cups. The suction cups attach the
adapter to the smooth surface. The holes in the adapter are
utilized to accept screws in order to adapt, via the triangular
planar member, a screw-mounted device to the smooth surface onto
which it is either not possible or not desirable to screw-mount the
device directly. In an optional embodiment of the present
invention, the triangular planar member defines one hole and three
slots for greater adaptability in terms of the types of devices it
may receive.
[0028] In U.S. Pat. No. 6,460,821, Rhudy et al. disclose a DSS
Uni-Mount, which is a 1/4'' aluminum plate that is designed to
mount a standard DSS (a small dish) mounting arm to the gable end
or hip edge of most residences or structures. This device virtually
eliminates the need for roof penetrations in order to mount a DSS
satellite dish. The top of the DSS Uni-Mount is fabricated at a
roof angle of 5 on 12 and is designed for application to the gable
end of a structure. It accommodates roof pitches from 4 on 12 thru
8 on 12. The bottom is cut at 90 degrees to the sides thus enabling
mounting to a flat or hip portion of the roof line by inversion of
the unit. A total of eight 3/8'' diameter holes are drilled thru
the Uni-Mount in strategic places to allow the installer to match
the DSS mounting arm holes with the DSS Uni-Mount plate. Lag bolts
and machine bolts are then screwed thru and to the DSS Uni-Mount in
order to secure the DSS mounting arm to the gable or eaves of the
roof line. The plate also accommodates the mounting of a dual
grounding block, which enables electrical grounding of both the
satellite antenna/mounting arm bracket and coax cable at a common
junction point.
[0029] Applicants have devised a base mounting device that can be
secured to a shingled roof structure, or sidewall structure, with
little or no disruption to the integrity of the shingled roof or
wall siding. The mounting device provides an extremely stable
structure suitable for securing a mounting base of a satellite dish
mounting unit. The base mounting device is readily moved from one
location to another or completely removed from the roof structure
or sidewall structure with minimal impact on the integrity of the
shingled roof covering or the sidewall structure covering.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0030] The invention is directed to a base mounting device, adapted
for receiving and securing the mounting base of a satellite dish to
a roof or sidewall structure. The device comprises an elevated
platform section with a plurality of apertures therein adapted for
securing a mounting base of a satellite dish. The platform section
has first and second opposed sidewalls and first and second opposed
open sides. The platform section's first opposed sidewall has an
outer mounting tab secured at a sidewall edge opposite the elevated
platform section, with the outer mounting tab extending exterior
the elevated platform section. The outer mounting tab includes a
plurality of apertures therein. The platform section's second
opposed sidewall has an inner mounting tab secured at a sidewall
edge opposite the elevated platform section, with the inner
mounting tab extending beneath the elevated platform section. The
inner mounting tab includes a plurality of apertures therein. The
device is secured to a shingled roof structure or sidewall
structure by locating the inner mounting tab and the outer mounting
tab beneath a shingle tab of adjacent rows of shingles, inserting
threaded fasteners through the apertures in each mounting tab into
the roof or sidewall structure, and securing a mounting base of a
satellite dish to the elevated platform section via threaded
fasteners inserted through the apertures in the platform
section.
[0031] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the base
mounting device is fabricated as two separate pieces. The platform
section's second opposed sidewall and associated inner mounting tab
is detachable from the elevated platform section. Most preferably,
the platform section's second opposed sidewall comprises
overlapping sidewall sections secured together with threaded
fasteners, allowing each mounting tab to be individually secured to
the shingled roof or sidewall structure, then fastening the second
sidewall's overlapping sidewall sections together with threaded
fasteners.
[0032] In another embodiment of the invention, the device includes
a hinge member joining the platform section's second opposed
sidewall to the elevated platform section. Alternatively, the hinge
member joins the second opposed sidewall to the inner mounting tab.
These embodiments allow the inner tab to be secured beneath a
shingle tab, with the elevated platform section and attached outer
tab rotated out of the way. Then the outer mounting tab is
positioned beneath an adjacent shingle tab and fastened to the roof
structure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0033] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the base mounting device of
the present invention.
[0034] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of
the base mounting device of the present invention.
[0035] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of
the base mounting device of the present invention.
[0036] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of
the base mounting device of the present invention.
[0037] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a satellite dish mounting
assembly secured to a preferred embodiment of the base mounting
device of the present invention.
[0038] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a satellite dish mounting
assembly secured to an alterative embodiment of the base mounting
device of the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
Nomenclature
[0039] 10 Base Mounting Device
[0040] 15 Planar Elevated Platform Section
[0041] 20 Apertures in Platform Section
[0042] 25 First Sidewall of Platform Section
[0043] 30 Second Sidewall of Platform Section
[0044] 30a Upper Sidewall Section
[0045] 30b Lower Sidewall Section
[0046] 35 First Open Side of Platform Section
[0047] 40 Planar Outer Mounting Tab
[0048] 45 Apertures in Outer Mounting Tab
[0049] 50 Second Open Side of Platform Section
[0050] 55 Planar Inner Mounting Tab
[0051] 60 Apertures in Inner Mounting Tab
[0052] 65 Apertures in Overlapping Sidewall Section of Second
Sidewall
[0053] 70 Threaded Fasteners
[0054] 75 Hinge Member Attached to Second Sidewall
[0055] B Base of Satellite Dish Mount
[0056] C Pipe of Satellite Dish Mount
Construction
[0057] The invention is a base mounting device adapted for
receiving and securing the mounting base of a satellite dish to a
roof or sidewall structure. The device comprises an elevated
platform section with a plurality of apertures therein adapted for
securing a mounting base of a satellite dish. The platform section
has first and second opposed sidewalls and first and second opposed
open sides. The platform section's first opposed sidewall has an
outer mounting tab secured at a sidewall edge opposite the elevated
platform section, with the outer mounting tab extending exterior
the elevated platform section. The outer mounting tab includes a
plurality of apertures therein. The platform section's second
opposed sidewall has an inner mounting tab secured at a sidewall
edge opposite the elevated platform section, with the inner
mounting tab extending beneath the elevated platform section. The
inner mounting tab includes a plurality of apertures therein. The
device is secured to a shingled roof or sidewall structure by
locating the inner mounting tab and the outer mounting tab beneath
a shingle tab of adjacent rows of shingles, inserting threaded
fasteners through the apertures in each mounting tab into the roof
or sidewall structure, and securing a mounting base of a satellite
dish to the elevated platform section via threaded fasteners
inserted through the apertures in the platform section.
[0058] Referring to FIG. 1, the base mounting device 10 of the
present invention is shown. The mounting device 10 comprises a
planar, elevated platform section 15 with a plurality of apertures
20 therein, adapted for securing a mounting base B, of a satellite
dish. The apertures 20 are positioned to match corresponding
apertures in the mounting base B with the mounting base B secured
to the elevated platform section 15 with threaded fasteners 70, as
illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6. The elevated platform section 15 has
a first opposed sidewall 25 and a second opposed sidewall 30. The
elevated platform section 15 also has a first open side 35 and a
second open side 50 located in opposition to each other. The
opposed, open sides 35, 50 allow access to the underside of the
planar, elevated platform section 15. The elevation of the platform
section 15 prevents the threaded fasteners 70 securing the mounting
base B to the platform section 15 from damaging the shingled roof
or sidewall structure to which the base mounting device 10 is
secured.
[0059] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the platform
section's first opposed sidewall 25 is oriented at about a
45-degree angle to the planar, elevated platform section 15, and
the platform section's second opposed sidewall 30 is preferably
perpendicular to the planar, elevated platform section 15, as
illustrated in FIG. 1.
[0060] The platform section's first opposed sidewall 25 has a
planar, outer mounting tab 40, secured at a sidewall edge opposite
the elevated platform section 15 with the planar, outer mounting
tab 40 extending exterior the planar, elevated platform section 15
and, preferably, parallel thereto. The planar, outer mounting tab
40 includes a plurality of apertures 45 therein for securing the
outer mounting tab 40 to the shingled roof or sidewall structure
with threaded fasteners 70. The platform section's second opposed
sidewall 30 has a planar, inner mounting tab 55 secured at a
sidewall edge opposite the elevated platform section 15, with the
planar, inner mounting tab 55 extending beneath the elevated
platform section 15 and, preferably, parallel thereto. The planar,
inner mounting tab 55 likewise includes a plurality of apertures 60
therein for securing the mounting tab 55 to the shingled roof or
sidewall structure with threaded fasteners 70. Preferably, the
inner mounting tab 55 and the outer mounting tab 40 are coplanar
and sized to be inserted beneath the shingle tabs of adjacent rows
of shingles on a roof structure or adjacent rows of siding material
on a sidewall structure. The term "adjacent row" is intended to
include shingle or siding rows separated by zero to five
intervening rows of shingles or siding. The inner mounting tab 55
and the outer mounting tab 40 are secured to the roof or wall
structure with threaded fasteners 70 to hold the base mounting
device 10 in place, with the mounting tabs 40, 55 and associated
fasteners out of sight, as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6.
[0061] Although the base mounting device 10 is shown as a unitary
structure in FIG. 1, there can be difficulty in securing the
threaded fasteners 70 in the apertures 60 of the inner mounting tab
55 due to the overlying elevated platform section 15. The location
of the apertures 20 in the elevated platform section 15 are
dictated by the mounting apertures of the base B of the satellite
dish mount, as seen in FIGS. 5 and 6. At least a portion of the
apertures 60 in the inner mounting tab 55 can coincide with the
platform section's apertures 20, thus providing access to the
threaded fasteners 70 positioned in the mounting tab apertures 60.
Such an arrangement makes difficult both the driving of the
threaded fasteners 70 into the support structure and securing the
dish mount base B to the elevated platform section 15 with threaded
fasteners 70.
[0062] To overcome these difficulties, a preferred embodiment of
the base mounting device 10 is shown in FIGS. 2 and 5. Referring
now to FIG. 2, the base mounting device 10 comprises two separable
parts. In this preferred embodiment, the platform section's second
sidewall 30 comprises overlapping sidewall sections 30a, 30b with
an upper sidewall section 30a secured to the elevated platform
section 15 and a lower sidewall section 30b secured to the inner
mounting tab 55. Each of the sidewall sections 30a, 30b of the
second sidewall 30 includes a plurality of apertures 65, in
register, allowing the sidewall sections 30a, 30b to be joined with
threaded fasteners 70, as illustrated in FIG. 5. Thus, the inner
mounting tab 55 and associated lower sidewall section 30b is first
installed under a shingle tab, then the outer mounting tab 40,
secured to the elevated platform section 15 and associated first
sidewall 25, is installed under a shingle tab of an adjacent row of
shingles, and finally the upper and lower sidewall sections 30a,
30b are joined with threaded fasteners 70 to form a unitary
structure for the base mounting device 10. The satellite mounting
base B, associated pipe C and the satellite dish itself, are then
secured to the elevated platform section 15 to complete the
installation. In some cases, it may be preferable to secure the
satellite mounting base B to the planar, elevated platform section
15 before installing the outer mounting tab 40 under the shingle
tab, and then joining the upper and lower sidewall sections 30a,
30b in a final step.
[0063] The base mounting device 10 of the present invention is
preferably constructed from a heavy gauge galvanized iron alloy for
strength and durability. Likewise, the threaded fastener 70 are
fabricated from a corrosion resistant iron alloy to withstand
exposure to the elements.
[0064] Referring now to FIGS. 3 and 6, an alternative embodiment of
the base mounting device 10 is shown. In this embodiment, the
platform section's second sidewall 30 is secured to the elevated
platform section 15 with a hinge member 75 that preferably spans
the full width of both the elevated platform section 15 and the
platform section's second sidewall 30. The hinge member 75 allows
the inner mounting tab 55 to be installed beneath one shingle tab
with threaded fasteners 70 while the remainder of the base mounting
device 10 is pivoted at least to a vertical position, out of the
way of the inner mounting tab 55. The elevated platform section 15,
first sidewall 25, and attached outer mounting tab 40 of the base
mounting device 10 are then pivoted to bring the outer mounting tab
40 beneath the tab of a shingle in an adjacent row of shingles, and
the outer mounting tab 40 is secured to the roof structure with
threaded fasteners 70. The satellite mounting base B, associated
pipe C, and the satellite dish itself are then secured to the
elevated platform section 15 to complete the installation, as
illustrated in FIG. 6. Again, it may be preferable to secure the
satellite mounting base B to the planar, elevated platform section
15 before installing the outer mounting tab 40 under the shingle
tab. The hinge member 75 is preferably fabricated from corrosion
resistant material to maintain the structural integrity of the base
mounting device 10 and withstand the elements.
[0065] Referring now to FIG. 4, another alternative embodiment of
the base mounting device 10 is shown. In this embodiment, the
platform section's second sidewall 30 is secured to the inner
mounting tab 55 with a hinge member 75 that preferably spans the
full width of both the platform section's second sidewall 30 and
the inner mounting tab 55. The hinge member 75 allows the inner
mounting tab 55 to be installed beneath one shingle tab with
threaded fasteners 70 while the remainder of the base mounting
device 10 is pivoted at least to a vertical position, out of the
way of the inner mounting tab 55. The second sidewall 30, the
attached elevated platform section 15, the first sidewall 25 and
the attached outer mounting tab 40 of the base mounting device 10
are then pivoted to bring the outer mounting tab 40 beneath the tab
of a shingle in an adjacent row of shingles, and the outer mounting
tab 40 is secured to the roof structure with threaded fasteners 70.
The satellite mounting base B, associated pipe C, and the satellite
dish itself are then secured to the elevated platform section 15 to
complete the installation, similar to the assembly illustrated in
FIG. 6. Again, it may be preferable to secure the satellite
mounting base B to the planar, elevated platform section 15 before
installing the outer mounting tab 40 under the shingle tab. The
hinge member 75 is preferably fabricated from corrosion resistant
material to maintain the structural integrity of the base mounting
device 10 and withstand the elements.
[0066] While the invention has been particularly shown and
described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will
be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in
form and details may be made therein without departing from the
spirit and scope of the invention.
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