RETENTION APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A retention apparatus, system and method for attaching a cross member with an anchor assembly to a latch assembly of a top block and clamp assembly secured to a wall, roof or other structure. The retention system is useful to prevent snow, ice and other objects from sliding off a roof. According to an exemplary embodiment, the retention apparatus and system may be secured to a standing seam on a metal roof to use an ice flag for retaining snow and ice between standing seams. The retention apparatus, system and method comprising a fastener securing a top block with a latch assembly to a clamp assembly attached to the standing seam of the metal roof. An cross member configured with an anchor assembly for operably connecting to the latch assembly of the top block by a ninety degree 90° straight-in approach to the latch assembly formed in the top block. One or more cross members may be joined together to form elongated sections using a connector inserted in one or more coupler channels of each of the cross members being joined. Additionally, the one or more coupler channels of the cross member are configured to secure by a tong projection of an ice flag at selected heights, whereby the ice flag is configured with tooth, register edge and projection on an upper portion of the ice flag to connect to a locking projection and a nub projection on the cross member.

主权项

1. A retention system for securing to a structure, the retention apparatus comprising:
a clamp assembly for attaching to the structure, said clamp assembly comprising a clamp body for attaching to the structure, said clamp body configured with an upper surface with the attachment shaft centrally located in the upper surface for receiving a fastener to attach items and objects thereto, said clamp body having a generally planar shape; a top block configured with an upper surface and a lower surface configured with a generally planar shape with a guide shaft formed therein extending between said upper and lower surface wherein said guide shaft being adapted to receive said fastener thereby joining the top block to said attachment shaft of said clamp body, said top block comprising an flange located adjacent a side of said clamp body wherein said flange being adapted to allow rotation of said top block, a latch assembly located on a side of said top block opposite said flange; and a cross member assembly configured with a body consisting of a generally elongated planar shape with a front surface and back surface, said back surface provided with two or more segments formed by an anchor arm extension and at least one arm extension, said anchor arm extension extending generally transverse from a back surface of said body comprising an anchor assembly adapted to operably connect to said latch assembly and clamp assembly, said arm extension extending generally transverse from a back surface of said body comprising a coupler channel configured to operably connect an ice flag and/or to receive a connector therein.