Title: Apparatus for stabilizing a mobile home roof

Abstract: A mobile home having a membrane-type roof is stabilized by placement of a plurality of tensioned straps extending transversely across the membrane roof and in contact with the roof over a substantial portion of the length of said straps. The straps are anchored to a structural member at the edge of the roof, so that the straps constitute a permanent part of the mobile home. Hence, during transportation of the home along a highway, as well as during wind storms, etc., any upward flexing of the membrane roof is prevented by the tensioned straps which lie adjacent said roof. A suitable strap may be a 1200 pound test braided nylon rope having a diameter of about 1/4 inch. Springs for achieving tension in the rope may be helical springs about 16 inches long and having a diameter of about 1/2 inch, with said springs being made from steel wire having a diameter of about 1/32 inch. The springs should be capable of establishing a tension of about 30 pounds in the straps which lie adjacent the roof, even when the wind load is zero.

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Inventors: Gerhardt, Leslie L.

Application Number: 675957
Filing Date: 1976-04-12
Publication_date: 1977-04-05
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Primary Class(es): 52/23 52/4, 52/143
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US Patent Ref:

459664	Sep, 1891	Wands	52/23.
1244763	Oct, 1917	Neumayer	52/23.
2133088	Oct, 1938	Faber	52/23.
3088558	May, 1963	Dickinson	52/23.
3309822	Mar, 1967	Dunkin	52/23.
3336704	Aug, 1967	Clay	52/23.
3769763	Nov, 1973	Kwake	52/2.
3927494	Dec, 1975	Struben	52/23.

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Primary Examiner: Perham, Alfred C.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: McHugh; Charles W.