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    • 专利摘要:
    A columbarium of the type used to house cremated remains, containing a plurality of niches (11) separated from each other and delimiting a space, with an open side to access its interior, each niche having an optional closure (13), and being able to accommodate its interior at least one cinerary urn (12). Said columbarium is characterized by an enclosing structure (1) provided with one or more external door (s) (6) on one or more sides of the enclosing structure, said face being that which provides access to the niches, and the aforementioned door (s) provided with at least one decorated retro-illuminated translucent panel (8) in which at least one removable commemorative plate (9) characterized by a fixing system has been mounted that allows to remove and replace the plate (s) without causing damage to the plate (s) or the aforementioned translucent panel. Said translucent panel characterized by being decorated with a method according to which an artistic design, or a decorative image, is applied on the surface of said panel, said decoration being characterized by translucent or opaque elements. Said translucent panel characterized by being retro-illuminated by ambient light brought to the interior of the columbarium and directed out through the translucent panel, or by artificial light points (14) supplied by a solar cell (5), or by an accumulator cell, or battery, or powered by an external power supply. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
    公开号:ES2703942A1
    申请号:ES201731111
    申请日:2017-09-13
    公开日:2019-03-13
    发明作者:George Philip Musgrove
    申请人:George Philip Musgrove；
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    专利说明:

    [0001]
    [0002] COLUMBAR WITH DECORATED PANEL TRANSLUCENT RETRO ILLUMINATED WITH PLATE (S) COMMEMORATIVE (S) REMOVABLE (S)
    [0003]
    [0004] 1. TECHNICAL FIELD
    [0005]
    [0006] The present invention relates to a structure intended to contain cremated remains, commonly known as columbarium, in which said cremated remains are placed for their commemoration. The columbarium thus described by this invention is designed for places intended for the custody and commemoration of the deceased, such as churches, cemeteries, funeral homes and other public or non-public places specifically designed to honor the deceased.
    [0007]
    [0008] The present invention relates in particular to a columbarium in the form of a monument that has a translucent panel decorated and retro-lit with removable commemorative plaques.
    [0009]
    [0010] 2. ANTECEDENTS OF THE INVENTION
    [0011]
    [0012] Because incineration has become increasingly popular, numerous inventions have been created to facilitate the construction of columbariums using prefabricated elements in contrast to traditional masonry methods. The following examples of such background are given below for illustrative purposes, along with a brief description and comment: The Utility Model ES 1071252 "Prefabricated ossuary colony with improved structural configuration" describes the set of prefabricated concrete sections for the conformation of pavilions of niches in the form of rows and columns. The prefabrication offers a faster and therefore more economical solution, however, this type of installation has the disadvantage of requiring masonry works, causing a disruption in the environment in which they are installed. On the other hand, the prefabricated nature of the niches considerably reduces the flexibility in terms of the size and arrangement of the niches. In addition, the commemoration of the deceased usually through a plate of engraved stone that closes the niche, is expensive to produce and difficult to replace, although it is very typical in cemeteries.
    [0013]
    [0014] Other solutions have focused on facilities that create less disruption, in the form of inventions easier to transport and assemble, which generally have more dignified and aesthetically pleasing designs for the use and context to which they are intended. The following antecedents are proposed as examples of said inventions. In first Instead, the Patent of Invention ES 2443867 'Memorial Structure for cinerary urns' shows a typical construction of metal structure of simpler assembly and that provides greater flexibility in the design. The frontal part of the columbarium, in which the closings of the individual niches are placed, is decorated to form an aesthetic design together as in a mosaic and has a great aesthetic value, with a decorative design of mural type. However, although it creates a dignified environment with a high decorative content, the resulting niches are impersonal, since the possibility of placing an individual commemorative plaque or a dedication is not offered, which could interfere with the overall decorative design. A second example is the utility model ES 1077210 'Columbario Cinerario' which describes a columbarium formed by a plurality of niches contained in an enclosing structure. In this invention each individual niche is closed with a transparent panel after which the content of the niches can be seen. In this case, greater emphasis has been placed on the commemoration of the deceased but at the cost of sacrificing in some way the general aesthetic appearance of the columbarium. The transparent door of this invention, as described in the claims, is only intended to provide visibility of the interior of the niche, if desired, and has no aesthetic or decorative purpose While the individual inventions of the background may highlight In one or more desirable characteristics in relation to the installation of a columbarium, many of these inventions fail to combine some or all of these characteristics. These features may include: efficient use of available space, ease of installation and assembly, flexibility in the size and arrangement of niches, durability and the ability to withstand local environmental conditions, high aesthetic value offering a dignified resting place for the deceased, a commemorative plaque with the date, the name and a dedication, a way to extract and replace the commemorative plaque easy to use, accessibility, protection and security for the incinerated remains contained in the columbarium.
    [0015]
    [0016] 3. OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION
    [0017]
    [0018] The present invention seeks to overcome some or all of the disadvantages of the background of the invention through the combination of all the most convenient characteristics of a columbarium such as those mentioned above.
    [0019]
    [0020] In addition to these characteristics, the invention has as its purpose to introduce the concept of monument-columbarium, which can bring a calm effect on the visitor to through the advantages offered by a retro-illuminated decorated panel, a stained-glass window or window with a colored effect, and to provide a worthy place to the incinerated remains contained inside. The aforementioned front panel can be back-lit by natural or artificial light to enhance the aesthetic and emotional effects of the colored decoration.
    [0021]
    [0022] The aforementioned advantages of this invention involve an additional inventive step on the background of the invention and its construction is described in the following sections.
    [0023]
    [0024] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
    [0025]
    [0026] The present invention described here consists of an enveloping geometric structure, not restricted in its shape, but preferably rectangular or square side, manufactured to be resistant to external environmental conditions, so that the structure can be installed independently, without needing support in adjacent structures, such as walls, and that only requires fixing to an appropriate horizontal surface such as a concrete slab.
    [0027]
    [0028] This enclosing structure contains in its interior a plurality of parallelepiped niches, with an open side to access the interior of the niche, in which a cinerary urn can be placed so that it remains safe and protected from external environmental conditions. These niches can be made of any suitable construction material, such as wood, plastic, metal or composite materials, and arranged in such a way that they meet the quantitative and dimensional requirements. As an alternative, niches can be closed with a door or access to them can be left open.
    [0029]
    [0030] The present invention specifies that the columbarium be provided with an external door with a lock located in the front, back or all sides of the structure, the 'face' of the columbarium being defined as the side of the structure which is: (i) the side seen by the public and (ii) the side where the niches are accessed. In cases where the columbarium is attached to a wall, only one external door (s) could be placed on the faces accessible to the public. In cases where the columbarium is located in an open space, and therefore accessible from all sides, two or more faces can be equipped with external door (s) where access to the niche is possible. In the Preferential Example of the Invention, a double-sided columbarium and a rectangular parallelepiped shape is described, although this does not exclude other geometric shapes or designs that have the characteristics described in the present invention.
    [0031]
    [0032] The external door (s) contains a translucent panel of undefined proportions that can be made of glass, glass, acrylic, polycarbonate or other suitable translucent materials that are resistant to external environmental conditions. In the section 'Preferred example of the invention' it is suggested that in addition to being weather resistant, the translucent panel is also impact resistant to improve safety. In the aforementioned translucent panel (s) of the external door (s), a plurality of removable commemorative plates fixed to its surface have been installed by means of fixation devices in such a way that the Plates can be removed and replaced without causing any damage to themselves or to the surface of the panel. Ideally, the plates should correspond in number and position with the niches inside the columbarium although this is not restricted by the present invention.
    [0033]
    [0034] As an optional added advantage for the end user, the translucent front panels can also be equipped with a vase, adjacent to each plate, for the occasions in which it is convenient to offer a floral tribute, although its installation is not restricted or specified in the present invention. .
    [0035]
    [0036] The decoration of the translucent front panel can take many forms including: a translucent vinyl coating, a translucent UV printed image, the application of a decorative technique using translucent or transparent enamels or resins, a glass imitation using false self-adhesive sinks or a leaded stained glass authentic This list does not exclude other methods with which a translucent panel with an appropriate design and technique can be decorated. In all cases, the inclusion of a removable commemorative plaque mounted on the translucent panel is essential in the nature of the present invention and this must be taken into account in the selection and design of the applied decoration.
    [0037]
    [0038] The decorated front translucent panel can be retro-illuminated by various methods; either using artificial or natural lighting. In the case of artificial lighting, source (s) of artificial light, or Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are placed in the interior spaces of the columbarium so that the front panel illuminates from behind. The source of supply to power the artificial lighting can come directly from the electrical network or from solar energy or from battery in external installations where no source of electrical supply is available. A further improvement to the lighting installation can be provided by motion detector sensors or Passive Infrared Receivers (PIRs) which cause the light to be turned on or off in response to the presence of a visitor. The lighting control system and the electrical installations are conventional and do not need additional explanations for those qualified in this matter.
    [0039]
    [0040] For the backlighting of the front panel using natural ambient light, various solutions can be used. The simplest method is to use the incident light that enters through the translucent panel that is reflected outward on the internal surfaces of the columbarium. In this method it is beneficial to provide white or light internal surfaces and, if applicable, light colored niche closure panels to reflect light. Alternatively, natural light can be collected using a skylight or window to the outside and channeled to the interior using optical cables arranged in such a way as to back-light the translucent panel. Alternatively, a simple skylight or window to the outside can be installed in the enclosing structure to allow the entry of natural light that can be reflected on the internal surface providing illumination to the translucent panel.
    [0041]
    [0042] The advantage of natural lighting is that it offers a simple solution using ambient light, however its effectiveness depends on the level of availability of said ambient light. The advantage of artificial lighting is that it offers a source of controllable lighting that is effective regardless of natural lighting and may be the only solution in environments where natural light is not available, such as in indoor installations. In the 'Preferred example of the invention' this solution is described, which includes an artificially illuminated translucent front panel, although the present invention does not exclude other solutions that achieve the desired backlighting of said panel.
    [0043]
    [0044] To complement the general aesthetic aspect of the invention, the exterior surfaces of the columbarium shell structure can be decorated with an appropriate material such as stone, corten, ceramic tiles or other decorative finishes not restricted by this list.
    [0045] DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [0046]
    [0047] FIG 1. Front view of the preferred example of the invention
    [0048] FIG 2. Cross sectional view of the preferred example of the invention
    [0049] FIG 3. Side view of the preferred example of the invention
    [0050]
    [0051] DESCRIPTION OF THE ANNOTATIONS OF THE DRAWINGS
    [0052]
    [0053] 1. Enveloping structure of the columbarium
    [0054] 2. Base (optional)
    [0055] 3. Trim panel (optional)
    [0056] 4. Ventilation grille (optional)
    [0057] 5. Solar panel (optional)
    [0058] 6. External door
    [0059] 6a. External door open
    [0060] 7. External door frame
    [0061] 8. Translucent panel
    [0062] 9. Commemorative removable plaque
    [0063] 10. Floral support (optional)
    [0064] 11. Internal niche
    [0065] 12. Cinerary Urn (for illustration only)
    [0066] 13. Niche closure (optional)
    [0067] 14. Artificial light spot or LEDs (optional)
    [0068]
    [0069] DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EXAMPLE OF THE INVENTION
    [0070]
    [0071] The following description is not intended to describe the methods of joining or assembling the individual parts mentioned below, since these methods are conventional and well known to those skilled in the art.
    [0072]
    [0073] Fig. 1 shows the present invention in the form of a double-sided columbarium containing a plurality of internal niches (11) and having a series of doors (6) with locks on both sides of the structure. The external doors (6) and door frames (element (7), Fig 2) are manufactured using conventional methods from wood, UPVC or aluminum, depending on the needs, and are provided with joints to isolate the indoor columbarium from external environmental conditions. Said doors (6) incorporate translucent panels (8), made with acrylic or polycarbonate sheets that are decorated using resin applied to their surface to imitate a leaded glass. Said panels are provided with a plurality of commemorative plates (9) that correspond in number and position with the niches of the interior. Commemorative plates are installed in the translucent material with security screws (not shown) that allow them to be removed and replaced without causing damage. In the preferred example, vases (10) have been installed as an optional and additional feature. To take into account: only one face of the preferred example is shown since the other face is identical in specifications and similar in appearance.
    [0074]
    [0075] Referring to Fig. 2, the columbarium comprises a wraparound structure (1) made of insulated aluminum panels joined together to form a four-sided parallelepiped box with the two faces of larger open dimensions. At the open ends of the box, the door frames (7) and the doors (6) have been fixed to create a closed structure that can be opened and which, when closed, is resistant to external environmental conditions. The internal structure of the niche is made in a water-repellent plywood construction and assembled using traditional carpentry techniques to form a plurality of niches (11) arranged in rows and columns. In the preferred example, the niches are provided with additional and optional removable closure panels (13) having light colored surfaces to reflect light. Only for illustrative purposes are the cinerary urns (12) in their location in the niches.
    [0076]
    [0077] In the preferred example, the backlighting is provided by artificial lighting using a plurality of LEDs (14) internally distributed so that the light is reflected on the light colored interior surfaces. In the preferred example, the power source of the artificial lighting comes from a solar panel (5) and is stored in an accumulator cell (not shown) to compensate for possible fluctuations in ambient light levels. Lighting is controlled by motion control sensors (not shown) that turn the lights on or off depending on the presence of a viewer. In other cases where there is an external power supply available, the artificial lighting is connected directly to this power supply through a suitable transformer so that the need for a solar panel is eliminated.
    [0078] With reference to Fig 3. the enclosing structure of the preferred example is optionally covered with decorative panels (3) to enhance the external appearance and improve the strength of the structure as well as its insulation and resistance to the elements. Ventilation grilles (4) are optionally available to ventilate the interior spaces. An optional base (2) is used to raise the structure of the floor, raising the height of the columbarium and niches to a comfortable level for the end user.
    [0079]
    [0080] The above description of the preferred example of the invention is not limiting and does not exclude other representations that reflect the nature of the present invention.
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    Claims (9)
    [1]
    A columbarium of the type used to house cremated remains, containing a plurality of parallelepiped niches separated from each other and delimited by an upper and a lower horizontal wall, a vertical rear wall and two lateral verticals, with one side open to access the interior, characterized by a wraparound structure provided with one or more external door (s) on one or more sides of the wraparound structure, said face providing access to the niches, with said doors provided with at least one retro translucent panel -lit decor in which at least one removable commemorative plaque has been mounted.
    [2]
    A columbarium, according to claim 1, characterized by a commemorative plate (s) attached to the surface of said translucent panel by means of fixing devices that allow the plate (s) to be removed and replaced (s). ) without causing damage to it (s) or to the aforementioned translucent panel.
    [3]
    3. A columbarium, according to claim 1, characterized by a translucent panel (s) having a decorative artistic design or a decorative image applied on its surface.
    [4]
    4. A translucent panel (s) decorated according to claim 3 wherein the applied decoration contains translucent elements.
    [5]
    5. A translucent panel (s) decorated according to claim 3 wherein the applied decoration contains opaque elements.
    [6]
    6. A columbarium according to claim 1 characterized by a decorated translucent panel 20 that is back-lit with ambient light.
    [7]
    7. A columbarium according to claim 1 characterized by a decorated translucent panel that is back-lit with artificial lighting powered by a solar cell.
    [8]
    8. A columbarium according to claim 1 characterized by a decorated translucent panel that is back-lit with artificial lighting powered by an accumulator cell or a battery.
    [9]
    9. A columbarium according to claim 1 characterized by a decorated translucent panel that is back-lit with artificial lighting powered by the electrical supply.
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