Patent ID: 9181703
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: E04B,E04C,E04D

Abstract:
1. An interlocking metal roofing panel system comprising: a plurality of metal roofing panels, each having first and second side edges, a drain channel disposed proximate the first side edge and a drain aperture disposed proximate the second side edge, wherein the drain channel of a first metal roofing panel of the plurality of roofing panels is adapted to align with the drain aperture of a laterally adjacent metal roofing panel of the plurality of metal roofing panels, and wherein a clip pocket is disposed proximate the drain channel; an attachment clip having a leverage section including a fulcrum and a lever portion, wherein the leverage section is adapted to be attached to a roof structure substantially under the laterally adjacent metal roofing panel such that attachment of the leverage section to the roof structure at least partially rotates the lever portion about the fulcrum; a compression section of the attachment clip, wherein rotation of the lever portion about the fulcrum is adapted to downwardly press the compression section on the clip pocket defined within an upper surface of the first metal roofing panel, wherein the compression section is configured to downwardly press at least a portion of an upper surface of the laterally adjacent metal roofing panel; and a bridge portion of the attachment clip extending between the leverage and compression sections, wherein the bridge portion is adapted to extend above at least a portion of the drain channel of the first metal roofing panel.