Abstract:
Disclosed is a supply roof rack to eliminate the risk of injury due to manually loading steep roofs or any roofs as concerned. As its designed so that laborers will not have to get on any roofs to stack roofing materials. The supply roof rack will be pre-loaded from the supply warehouse or at the job site. A crane or knuckle boom operator would boom the supply roof rack pre-loaded onto the roof. This will bring more security to many roofing supply companies from the high risks of fatalities due to laborers slipping off the roofs and or falling through holes unseen on the roofs.

Description:
[0001]    This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/070,617 filed on Sep. 2, 2014 entitled “Supply Roof Rack” 
     
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    Field of the Invention 
         [0003]    The present invention relates to a supply roof rack that prevents the risk of fatalities as a roofing supply laborer. More specifically, the present invention pertains to an easily attachable and detachable readily equipment, which can be form-fitting to any pitch roof to prevent the falling off of roofs and or falling through unseen holes in roofs. The rack is not meant to be ridden on, but rather provided in a construction roofing project that readily allows multiple use and for distributing the rack to roofing supply companies through attachment to equip machinery such as cranes and or knuckle booms. 
         [0004]    The rise of death and injury to roofers and helpers is on the incline and have become common to this form of industry within the United States. This issue is on a five year high despite significant improvement within the workplace for its industry. Statistics state the numeral factor to be that of four thousand three hundred and eighty three cases of death and injury involving roofing. In two thousand twelve there were about eighty-one percent falls to lower levels, within that one in four fatal falls to lower levels involved ten to thirty feet or less. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has increased its resources for fall prevention training, but truth be told, fall prevention really cannot become 99% effective until there is something such as the disclosed supply roof rack to eliminate manual labor of having to load on pitch roofs. 
         [0005]    Successful roofing supply companies generally allow their employees to place a ladder against a roof making sure its at the correct angle from the edge of the roof to the bottom of the ground. In addition to putting on a safety harness which is designed to eliminate slipping off the roofs that is attached to a retractable lanyard which is nailed securely to a roof that is also hooked to the harness on the laborer. This in fact enables the laborer to climb the ladder to the root then having to remove the roofing equipment from the pallet or knuckle boom onto the roof. The present invention contemplates two key embodiments related to its construction and for the purposes of limiting the rise of death and injury of roofers and laborers. A first embodiment is adapted to be form-fitting to a particular roof pitch, wherein its structure is tailored to fit onto any pitch roof without manual labor of climbing onto roofs having to depend on a piece of nylon fabric for security. A second embodiment contemplates an efficient practice of successful companies having employees to spend less time at one job site which increases revenue value and decreases labor wage. Both embodiments bring security to the laborer, roofing supply companies, and OSHA whereafter the disclosed equipment is secured therearound for complete roofing needs. 
         [0006]    Description of the Prior Art 
         [0007]    Similar safety equipment have been disclosed in the prior art that relate to reducing of injury and death. These methods of equipment does not share the same design elements for the purposes of providing security of a laborer onto a roof. These methods in prior art relate mostly to attaching and detaching to bodies for the preparation of climbing onto a roof. Those related to roofing supply have a diverging construction and concept as it relates to loading roofing supplies. The present invention provides a readily attachable and detachable alternative to those present in the prior art. 
         [0008]    The present invention provides a stability in its material sturdiness and is adapted to prevent the rising of deaths and serious injury due to falls. Its construction is one of reusable material and is easily attached and detached through its own built in operations subsequently for a multi-use. Its elements substantially diverges in design from the prior safety designs, and consequently it is clear that there is a need in the art for an improvement to existing roofing equipment. In this regard the instant invention substantially accommodates these needs. 
       SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
       [0009]    In view of the ongoing disadvantages inherited in the known types of roofing supply equipment now present in the prior designs, the invention provides a new roofing supply equipment wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience and efficiency for the operator when utilizing this multi-use rack that prevents the rise of injury. 
         [0010]    It is another object of the present invention to provide readily accommodations such as the convenience of rollers that functions as a means of transporting needs while on the roof limiting movement of individuals. 
         [0011]    Another object of the present invention is to provide a supply roof rack that is adapted for multiple use, wherein its structure and construction allows ready attachable and detachable members when weight from an object not apart of its design has suppressed itself onto the rack and has lifted from the rack. 
         [0012]    Yet another object of the present invention is to provide roofing equipment having two embodiments such as the following: A first a form-fitting to a particular roof pitch, that does not implies the risk of danger through movement without instruction. A second embodiment that ensures the practice of efficiency and decrease in worker&#39;s compensation claims each year. 
         [0013]    A final object of the present invention is to provide a supply roof rack comprising of an industrial strength high grade aluminum material construction or similar inexpensive, semi-heavyweight and non-disposable build that provides a permanent operation that can be re-used of after a single job. 
         [0014]    Other important object features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed descriptions taken in agreement with the accompanying drawings. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF DRAWINGS 
         [0015]    Although the characteristics features of this invention are particularly acknowledged in the claims, the manner of the invention itself in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following descriptions taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout. 
           [0016]      FIG. 1  shows a front flat perspective 3-D view of the present supply rack in an open configuration with rack to rack inserts and sprint locking units. 
           [0017]      FIG. 2  shows a front 3-D view of the dial in pitch in an open configuration. 
           [0018]      FIG. 3  shows a slight side and top view of the independent wheels and coaster including the retainer and swivel neck which all work together to provide mobility to the rack. 
           [0019]      FIG. 4  shows a flat front view of the outer roof rack and the outer chassis roof rack which are all in the same, with displays of the shelve dowel inserts and extension sockets with a help advantage of the guide rod. 
           [0020]      FIG. 5  shows a 3-D inside view of roof rack spring lock units. 
           [0021]      FIG. 6  shows a front view of the zero gravity weight lock auto release. 
           [0022]      FIG. 7  shows a half sided up close description of the pitch and dial in lock, with inserts and shaft lock views. 
           [0023]      FIG. 8  shows a forward side and flat view of the lock-in tee pin, lock-in clamp, and lock-in housing. 
           [0024]      FIG. 9  shows a front, side and flat view of the reinforcement station plates, shelving units, shelve dowel inserts, and bundle keepers. 
           [0025]      FIG. 10  shows the dimensions of the zero gravity weight lock with a built in coil spring. 
           [0026]      FIG. 11  shows the top side of the inner roof rack with the includes of inner shaft connects, shelve hanger stations, chassis mobile rack, wheel coasters, pin lock and release station, chassis connect inserts, as these all work together to make up this particular view. 
           [0027]      FIG. 12  shows all views of the inner roof rack clamp which is the same as the inner chassis mount clamp as one in the same which includes the clamp bolt lock. 
           [0028]      FIG. 13  shows a single coil spring view. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0029]    Reference is made herein to the previously submitted drawings. Like descriptions are used to distinguish like and similar elements of the supply roof rack. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred advantages will be discussed as used for preventing the rise of injury and deaths through using a permanent multi-use supply roof rack. The figures are intended for representation purposes and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect. 
         [0030]    Referring now to  FIG. 1 , there is shown a front flat perspective view of the supply roof rack equipment of the present invention in an open configuration with rack to rack inserts. The roof rack comprises of an industrial strength high grade aluminum constructed and semi-heavyweight structure having insertions and independent panels, wherein lengthwise securing racks which is the supply roof rack itself. Is utilized along the filling of the pitch roof to allow for form of placement and removal of the equipment, despite the constructual features and sizes of any given pitch roof. Specifically, the present rack comprises a unit forming a largely flat structure in which are apart of the equipment make-up therewith. Wherein the spring locking unit has a pin that inserts and secures the roof racks together. 
         [0031]    Referring now to  FIG. 2 , shows a front end view of the dial in pitch of the present invention in an open configuration showing the construction of the rack and its members feature which are partially the brains of the supply roof rack. The dial in pitch is made up of iron welding to form its shape for functioning purposes. When the pitch dial is set, the pitch lock inserts enable the two to work together as one and the same even in part to the load shaft, the pitch pointer to pin point the right setting for the pitch dial Axle housing included to prevent the bending when lifting or transporting of materials onto the roofs, and the hoist mount also included for weighted pressure. The outer chassis and load shaft are one in the same. 
         [0032]    Referring now to  FIG. 3 , shows a slight side and top view of the independent wheels and coaster including the retainer and swivel neck which all work together to provide mobility to the rack of the present invention in an open configuration. This enables roofers to roll the rack onto the roof in which ever manner they so please as each wheel moves to their revolution according to its own path. 
         [0033]    Referring now to  FIG. 4 , shows a flat front view of the outer roof rack and the outer chassis which are all in the same, with displays of the shelve dowel inserts and extension sockets with a help advantage of the guide rod of the present invention in an open configuration. Shelve dowels are used to bring support in adjusting the shelves as to the extension sockets are for the same. The wheel coasters are present for the ease coasting of the wheels in supporting the guide rod. 
         [0034]    Referring now to  FIG. 5 , shows a 3-D inside view of roof rack spring lock units of the present invention in an open configuration. An up close view on the rack to rack inserts along with the locking spring pin functions provided. This function brings security in locking the for mentioned features together as one. 
         [0035]    Referring now to  FIG. 6 , shows front view of the zero gravity weight lock auto release of the present invention in an open configuration. The lock is used to engage once weight is placed onto the supply roof rack and to disengage once the weight is lifted through the operations of the coil spring. 
         [0036]    Referring now to  FIG. 7 , shows a half sided up close description of the pitch and dial in lock, with inserts and shaft lock views of the present invention in an open configuration. The shaft is pulled out to show a clear view of its function, normally the shaft is set flush with the pitch lock dial. When the pitch and shaft lock inserts are inline to each other the tee lock is inserted to lock both together, which then enables the roof pitch to be set in place. The inner chassis mount rotates around the pitch lock and the pitch lock rotates around the shaft, and then the shaft supports the outer chassis roof rack. 
         [0037]    Referring now to  FIG. 8 , shows a forward side and flat view of the lock-in tee pin, lock-in clamp, and lock-in housing of the present invention in an open configuration, showing the functions therein the lock in tee pin has a built in clamp housing wherein the lock-in clamp resides once united. 
         [0038]    Referring now to  FIG. 9 , shows a front, side and flat view of the reinforcement station plates, shelving units, shelve dowel inserts, and bundle keepers of the present invention in an open configuration. The reinforcement station plates are located inside each transport shelving unit which allows the shelve dowels to be firmly inserted to bring stability to the bundle keepers for a firm attachment. 
         [0039]    Referring now to  FIG. 10 , shows the dimensions of the zero gravity weight lock with a built in coil spring of the present invention in a displayed open configuration. This gravity weight lock has a built in coal spring which allows the lock to stay open until the lock hooks onto a weighted object and then when pulled against the object, the weight forces it to close and lock but automatically releases when the weight force is let off. 
         [0040]    Referring now to  FIG. 11 , shows the top side of the inner roof rack of the present invention with an open configuration. With the includes of inner shaft connects, shelve hanger stations, chassis mobile rack, wheel coasters, pin lock and release station, chassis connect inserts, as these all work together to make up this particular view inside the inner roof rack. 
         [0041]    Referring now to  FIG. 12 , shows the different dimensions of the inner roof rack clamp which is also referred to as the inner chassis mount clamp because they are one in the same of the present invention with an open configuration. 
         [0042]    Referring now to  FIG. 13 , shows the view of a single coil spring of the present invention. The coil spring is used to help operate the zero gravity weight lock with and without force of weighted objects. 
         [0043]    Overall the present invention provides a reliable method for laborers and roofers that prevents the cause of serious injury and or death due to the falling from roof tops. The equipment ensures that laborers will not have to attach themselves to harness, ladders, or the equipment itself for delivery, but through operating the supply roof rack by guiding it from the ground onto a roof through using a crane or knuckle boom to do so. The equipment is available in a form-fitting design to accommodate any pitch roof no matter the height or width. The material is adapted to be readily re-used and provides a long-lasting product, while its construction is hard and conformed to allow the performance of any roofing or roofing supply company to excel in productivity in regular work duties. 
         [0044]    Throughout todays roofing industry, there are many roofing supply companies rather multi-billion dollar companies or just scratching the surface companies. Within the market at times there&#39;s a disadvantage to the smaller companies to produce a roofing product to diverse job sites due to limitations. Often times these limitations are present due to inadequate equipment. Even major roofing supply companies have to turn down job deliveries or face the risk of time-lapse another word for idle time due to having to call in a more equip truck from their fleet. Inadequateness brings on other issues of concern such as power lines, destruction of homeowners grass, driveways, and side panels, costing companies even more on insurance claims. This more than often causes these companies a loss in revenue and labor. Relating back to the hundreds of thousands of dollars paid out in worker&#39;s compensation claims due to back injuries, or other serious bodily injuries and even death, for jobs that are successfully delivered, but are they? Roofing labor injuries are more common now than ever, but this is an issue that should not be a common thing, because its not only costing companies compensation but families undoubtedly unretractable loss. The present invention is provided as a more safer way to deliver product readily equip to fit any pitch formed roof, durable and longlasting, and further provides an alternative to the traditional roof loading methods that are adapted to provide bodily preparation for loading. 
         [0045]    The present invention is a roof forming equipment that is used to hold shingles, with the design having the operations which enables it with stability to sit onto any pitch roof. The invention is comprised of an industrial strength high grade aluminum available with rollers, chassis connect inserts and guide pad to make properly operable, attached for roofers when needed they are able to roll it on the roof while placing shingles in place. The roller wheels are five in the same on single shafts each move to there own revolution according to its own path. While it is made to adjust to any pitch roof accessorized with a zero gravity weight lock securing on or off the roof designed to attach and detach to weight. The desired construction is being supported by an industrial strength high grade aluminum material strong enough to hold roofing supplies but light enough for transporting supplies as directed by a crane and or knuckle boom adapted by continuous use. The supply roof rack is further designed with a coil spring which operates to allow the zero gravity weight lock to stay opened until the weighted object is present. The inner chassis mount rotates around the pitch lock and the pitch lock rotates around the shaft which supports the outer chassis roof rack. The pitch has a pitch dial that works hand in hand as one and the same even in part to the load shaft. This equipment may be provided in bundles or single packaging for sale depending upon the demand of the purchaser which is projected to be a roofing supply company and or a crane, knuckle boom company. 
         [0046]    In light of the given disclosures and the relevant former art equipment, it is submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred description. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a skilled person in the art. With respect to the above description then, to include size variations, material, form, shape, function and the manner of operation, use and assembly, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equal relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and also described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention. 
         [0047]    Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the proposition of the invention. Since numerous modifications and or changes will occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.