Interlocking Roofing Panels

Abstract

An interlocking roof panel has an upper section and a lower section dividing the panel, the lower section having a lower edge. The panel also has a receiver channel between the upper section and the lower section, the receiver channel having a groove undercutting the lower section. A claw protrudes from the lower section and extends beyond the lower edge of the panel, the claw is engaged with the receiver channel of another roof panel.

1 . An interlocking roof panel comprising:
 a. an upper section and a lower section dividing the panel, the lower section having a lower edge,   b. a receiver channel between the upper section and the lower section, the receiver channel having a groove undercut the lower section;   c. a claw protruding from the lower section and extending beyond the lower edge of the panel, the claw engages with the receiver channel of another roof panel.   
     
     
         2 . The interlocking roof panel of  claim 1  wherein the claw is recessed from the lower edge of the panel; 
     
     
         3 . The interlocking roof panel of  claim 1  wherein the receiver channel further comprises a groove extending into the lower section that receives the claw. 
     
     
         4 . The interlocking roof panel of  claim 1  wherein the lower section further comprises one or more recessed keyways substantially perpendicular to the receiver channel extending from the receiver channel to the lower edge. 
     
     
         5 . The interlocking roof panel of  claim 1  further comprising one or more spacer pins extending laterally from a first side of the upper section. 
     
     
         6 . The interlocking roof panel of  claim 1  further comprising a weather strip extending laterally from a second side of the upper section to pass under an adjacent roof panel. 
     
     
         7 . The interlocking roof panel of  claim 1 , wherein the roof panel is made from at least rubber. 
     
     
         8 . The interlocking roof panel of  claim 7  wherein the rubber is recycled tire rubber.