Burial device for urn graves

Abstract

Burial device for urn graves (1), with - a ring-shaped base body (10) having a top (12) and a bottom (14) with an opening (30) extending from the top (12) to the bottom (14) through the base body (10) for the insertion of an urn, wherein the top (12) is facing away from the urn grave in the position of use, - a support surface formed by the section of the underside (14) of the base body (10) surrounding the opening (30) for the secure placement of the base body (10) in the area surrounding the urn grave and - a lighting unit (20) comprising at least one lighting element (22) which is arranged on the base body (10) such that the lighting element (22) emits light from the underside (14) into an area surrounding the underside (14).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a burial device for urn graves, in which, in the case of earth burial, the graves are the holes in the ground into which the urns are lowered during the burial ceremony.

[0002] Burial devices for urn graves of the type mentioned above are used in urn burials to partially cover the area surrounding the urn grave, thus providing a dignified setting for the burial ceremony in which the urn is lowered into the grave. However, conventional burial devices for urn graves have the disadvantage of making the urn grave appear as an unsightly hole in the ground. Furthermore, the urn grave is usually covered in such a way that the urn is no longer visible.

[0003] From DE 201 12 202 U1 a device for illuminating objects, in particular plants, is known in which the plants are illuminated from below.

[0004] Based on this, the invention aims to provide a burial device for urn graves that enables a dignified environment for urn burial.

[0005] The present invention solves this problem by providing a burial device for urn graves with the features of claim 1. Advantageous further developments of the burial device for urn graves are specified in the dependent claims.

[0006] According to the invention, the burial device for urn graves has - a ring-shaped base body having a top and a bottom, with an opening extending from the top to the bottom through the base body for the insertion of the urn and, - a lighting unit comprising at least one lighting element, which is arranged on the base body in such a way that the lighting element emits light from the underside into an area surrounding the underside.

[0007] The base has a top and a bottom, with the bottom facing the urn grave in its intended position. The top is the side of the base opposite the bottom and faces away from the urn grave in its intended position.

[0008] The base body further has a ring-shaped form, which is understood to be a continuous, but not necessarily circular, structure that need not be closed, but can also be open. An open design can be understood here as meaning that, despite a missing section in the continuous structure, the structure can be conceptually closed in a ring shape. A closed, annular design of the base body represents a particularly preferred embodiment.

[0009] An opening extends between the top and bottom surfaces, through which an urn can be passed during the burial ceremony and lowered into the urn grave. The opening is preferably dimensioned such that the urn, when passed through it, only lightly touches the base, or preferably does not touch it at all. Depending on the urn's shape, the opening can be circular, oval, or polygonal. Particularly preferably, the opening is designed in such a way that the base has a sufficient bearing surface around the opening, formed by the underside, to ensure the base is placed securely in the area surrounding the urn grave.

[0010] To ensure long-lasting use of the burial device, the base body is preferably made of a high-quality material, preferably corrosion-free metal, which makes it insensitive to, for example, rain or dirt.

[0011] The lighting unit is designed and arranged on the base such that, in its operating position, at least one lighting element of the unit faces the urn grave and illuminates it at least partially. One or more LEDs can be used as lighting elements, which are preferably arranged in a replaceable manner on the lighting unit so that they can be replaced in case of a defect.

[0012] The burial device for urn graves according to the invention is characterized by the illumination of the urn grave and the urn placed within it. The illumination creates a pleasant atmosphere, allowing relatives to observe the placement of the urn in its grave. The ambiance created by the illumination of the burial device enables a dignified farewell to the deceased.

[0013] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the lighting unit has an inner wall and an outer wall, wherein the inner and / or the outer wall project beyond the underside of the base body, and the outer wall preferably extends beyond the inner wall. An outer wall can be understood to be a side element of the lighting unit that abuts the underside in the area between an outer edge of the base body and its opening, while an inner wall is understood to be a side element of the lighting unit that is arranged abutting the underside in the area between the opening and the outer wall, preferably near the opening.

[0014] The inner and outer walls can form an annular channel extending coaxially to the opening. Preferably, the outer wall is adapted to the diameter of the urn grave in such a way that it rests against the inner wall of the urn grave and serves as a support to securely position the burial device within the grave. The outer wall can extend beyond the inner wall in such a way that the outer wall is longer than the inner wall, resulting in particularly good illumination of the urn grave, since the shorter length of the inner wall allows the light to be distributed more evenly within the grave.

[0015] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the lighting unit is arranged at least partially within the base body. A partial arrangement of the lighting unit within the base body means that a section of the lighting unit, in particular the at least one lighting element, is recessed relative to the underside of the base body. This provides particularly good protection for the lighting unit against external, especially mechanical, influences.

[0016] According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the lighting unit is arranged at least partially adjacent to the opening on the base body. The lighting unit may preferably comprise several lighting elements. Two lighting elements, for example, may be arranged opposite each other at the opening, thereby achieving a particularly uniform light distribution.

[0017] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lighting element emits light with a color temperature in the range of 1000 K to 3000 K. The range of 1000 K to 3000 K covers warm light to create a pleasant ambiance. Alternatively or additionally, the lighting element can also emit colored light. This allows for a particularly high degree of individual illumination of the urn grave and the creation of a desired atmosphere.

[0018] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the lighting unit is arranged coaxially around the opening to fully illuminate the urn grave. A coaxial arrangement of the lighting unit is understood to mean an arrangement in which the lighting elements are distributed around the opening, thus ensuring particularly uniform and homogeneous illumination of the urn grave.

[0019] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lighting unit has at least a partially transparent, preferably a completely transparent, cover. This makes it possible to protect the lighting element particularly reliably from external influences such as moisture, dirt, or mechanical stress.

[0020] Preferably, the lighting unit cover is arranged in such a way that the lighting element is sealed in a liquid-tight manner. This design allows for particularly easy cleaning of the burial device, for example, under running water. Preferably, the lighting unit cover is also designed in a light color, such as white, cream, light red, or similar colors, which additionally makes it possible to create a special atmosphere using the lighting unit. Particularly preferably, the lighting unit cover can be interchangeable so that a suitable color can be selected according to the wishes of the relatives.

[0021] According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, a battery for power supply and / or a control unit for controlling the lighting unit are arranged in a cavity in the base body, with a charging port for the battery and / or a switch for activating the lighting unit being arranged on the outside of the base body. The control unit for controlling the lighting element of the lighting unit allows, for example, the programming of the lighting element so that the color, color gradient, or other sequences of the lighting element can be set. Particularly preferably, the battery is designed to be inductively charged, which eliminates the need for a charging port with external charging contacts on the base body.

[0022] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, a loudspeaker connected to the battery and / or the control unit is arranged in the cavity. The loudspeaker can be controlled via a signal unit integrated into the control unit, wherein, for example, a music and / or speech playback adapted to the funeral is previously stored in a memory of the signal unit and played back during the funeral ceremony. Particularly preferably, the loudspeaker can be paired via Bluetooth, which allows it to be controlled wirelessly via an external source. A switch for operating the loudspeaker can be arranged on the outside of the base body for activation. Music, personal messages, or similar content can be played via the loudspeaker during the funeral service.

[0023] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a cover is arranged on the underside of the base body to seal the cavity watertight. To allow the loudspeaker to continue to be heard, the cover may have a hole, perforations, or a membrane. To further protect the loudspeaker from external influences, the membrane may be arranged within the hole or perforations. The cover is preferably magnetically attached to the underside of the base body, which allows easy access to the cavity when necessary. Preferably, the cover seals the cavity watertight.

[0024] According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one anti-slip support element is arranged on the underside, which is preferably articulated or detachably connected to the underside. An anti-slip support element can be understood to be any element projecting from the underside on which the burial device can be placed. Preferably, the anti-slip support element has hooks, spikes, or the like to ensure that the burial device is placed particularly stably above the urn grave.

[0025] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the base body is provided with a dirt-repellent coating. Such a coating, for example a lotus coating, enables particularly easy cleaning of the burial device.

[0026] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the base body is formed from at least two sub-bodies, the sub-bodies being connected to one another by means of plug connections or hinge elements. Such an embodiment allows for particularly easy transport of the burial device, which, before use, is brought into the operating position by plugging the sub-bodies together or unfolding them.

[0027] According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, a lowering device for lowering the urn is arranged in the area of ​​the opening.

[0028] A lowering device can be understood as any device suitable for ensuring the lowering of the urn into the urn grave. The lowering device can, for example, be an attached strap on one side of the base or lighting unit in the area of ​​the opening, and a rotating roller opposite the attached strap, to allow the urn to be lowered into the urn grave in a controlled manner. Preferably, the lowering device is motorized to ensure smooth movement of the urn into the urn grave.

[0029] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the base body further comprises a receiving device extending coaxially to the opening for arranging a cover element, in particular a curtain, projecting from the underside of the base body. According to this embodiment of the invention, the receiving device is designed to detachably and / or adjustably receive a cover element. The cover element is an attachment element projecting from the underside of the base body in the operating position, by means of which the substantially vertical wall of the urn grave can be covered in the operating position of the burial device. The cover element can, for example, be a curtain hanging from the underside of the base body in the operating position, covering the grave wall of the urn grave and thus serving to decorate it. The receiving device can, for example, be...formed by a circumferential ring or a circumferential rail, to which hooks arranged on a curtain can be attached, so that the curtain can be optimally adapted to the urn grave in the circumferential direction.

[0030] It is also possible to equip the mounting device with a Velcro fastener, which allows for the easy and detachable attachment of a suitably designed curtain. Curtains, which are usually made of textile materials, are particularly well-suited for adapting to the urn grave due to their flexibility.

[0031] According to a further embodiment of the invention, the base body also has a support unit projecting radially towards the opening, in particular at least two struts arranged opposite each other at the opening. The support unit is designed to allow a cover, temporarily covering the opening, to be detachably attached to the base body. This cover makes it possible to place the urn on the burial device before lowering it into the urn grave during the burial ceremony. At the appropriate time, the urn can then be lowered into the urn grave after the cover has been removed.

[0032] The support unit is designed to project towards the opening, allowing a cover to be stably arranged, preferably placed, upon it. For example, the support unit can be formed by a flange encircling the opening, upon which the cover can be placed. Alternatively, the support unit can be formed by at least two opposing ribs projecting towards the opening, designed to also ensure a stable and tip-proof arrangement of the cover. Three or more ribs can also be evenly distributed around the circumference of the opening on the base body, resulting in a particularly stable arrangement of the cover.

[0033] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained below with reference to the drawings. The drawings show: Fig. 1. A perspective view of the top of a burial device for urn graves; Fig. 2 a perspective view of an underside of the burial device for urn graves according to Fig. 1 with one battery; Fig. 3 A perspective view of the underside of the burial device for urn graves of Fig. 2 with one loudspeaker; Fig. 4 A perspective view of the underside of the burial device for urn graves of Fig. 2 with a cover; Fig. 5 an exploded view of the burial device for urn graves of Fig. 2.

[0034] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a burial device 1 for urn graves with an annular base 10. The base 10 has a top surface 12 and a bottom surface 14. The base 10 has an opening 30, which is located in the center of the surface 12 and extends from the bottom surface 14 to the top surface 12. A lowering device for lowering the urn is arranged in the area of ​​the opening 30 (not shown). The diameter of the base 10 is 520 mm, while the opening has a diameter of 250 mm. The base 10 has a dirt-repellent coating. The base 10 is formed from two sub-bodies, which are connected to each other by means of plug connections or hinge elements (not shown).

[0035] In Fig. Figure 2 shows the underside 14 of the base body with a lighting unit 20 facing away from the underside 14 and a cavity 40 in a perspective view. A non-slip support element is arranged on the underside 14, the support element being hinged to the underside (not shown here).

[0036] The lighting unit 20 is arranged adjacent to the opening 30 on the base body and surrounds the opening 30 coaxially to fully illuminate the urn grave. The lighting unit 20 is also partially integrated into the base body 10. Furthermore, the lighting unit 20 is bounded by an inner and an outer wall 24, 26, the inner and outer walls 24, 26 forming an annular channel. The outer wall 26 extends beyond the inner wall 24 and the underside 14 to accommodate the burial device 1 for urn graves on the outer wall 26. The outer wall 26 has a height of 55 mm, while the inner wall 24 has a height of 30 mm. The width of the lighting unit 20 is also 30 mm. The lighting unit 20 additionally has a cover that is at least partially transparent, preferably completely transparent (not shown here).

[0037] Lighting elements 22 are arranged in the annular channel of the lighting unit 20. The lighting elements 22 emit light away from the underside 14. The lighting elements 22 emit light with a color temperature in the range of 1500 K.

[0038] A battery 50 for power supply and a control unit with a switch 60 for controlling the lighting element 22 are arranged in the cavity 40. Furthermore, a loudspeaker 70 is arranged in the cavity 40, which is connected to the battery 50 and the control unit and has a Bluetooth interface to establish a wireless connection with the loudspeaker 70 (see figure). Fig. 3) A charging port for the battery 50 is located on the outside of the base body 10 (not shown here).

[0039] In Fig. 4 is the burial device for urn graves 1 according to Fig. 2 is shown with a cover 16. The cover 16 has perforations 18 in the area of ​​the loudspeaker (cf. Fig. 5) Membranes are arranged in the perforations to optimize the loudspeaker's audibility and simultaneously protect it from external influences (not shown here). The cover 16 has magnets to magnetically connect it to the underside 14. The cover 16 seals the cavity 40 in a watertight manner. Reference symbol list 1 Burial device for urn graves 10 basic shapes 12 Top 14 Underside 16 Cover 18 perforations 20 lighting units 22 lighting elements 24 Inner wall 26 Outer wall 30 Opening 40 cavity 50 batteries 60 switches 70 speakers

Claims

[1] Burial device for urn graves (1), with - a ring-shaped base body (10) having a top (12) and a bottom (14) with an opening (30) extending from the top (12) to the bottom (14) through the base body (10) for the insertion of an urn, wherein the top (12) is facing away from the urn grave in the position of use, - a support surface formed by the section of the underside (14) of the base body (10) surrounding the opening (30) for the secure placement of the base body (10) in the area surrounding the urn grave and - a lighting unit (20) comprising at least one lighting element (22) which is arranged on the base body (10) such that the lighting element (22) emits light from the underside (14) into an area surrounding the underside (14). [2] Burial device (1) according to claim 1, characterized by, that the lighting unit (20) has an inner wall (24) and an outer wall (26), wherein the inner and / or the outer wall (24, 26) extend beyond the underside (14) and the outer wall (26) preferably extends beyond the inner wall (24). [3] Burial device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the lighting unit (20) is at least partially arranged in the base body (10). [4] Burial device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the lighting unit (20) is arranged at least sectionally adjacent to the opening (30) on the base body (10). [5] Burial device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the lighting element (22) emits light with a color temperature in the range of 1000 K to 3000 K. [6] Burial device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the lighting unit (20) coaxially surrounds the opening (30) to fully illuminate the urn grave. [7] Burial device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the lighting unit (20) has at least a partially transparent, preferably a fully transparent lighting unit cover. [8] Burial device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a battery (50) for power supply and a control unit for controlling the lighting element (22) is arranged in a cavity (40) in the base body (10), wherein a charging port for the battery (50) and / or a switch (60) for activating the lighting unit (20) is arranged on the outside of the base body (10). [9] Burial device (1) according to claim 8, characterized by , that a loudspeaker (70) connected to the battery (50) and / or the control unit is arranged in the cavity (40). [10] Burial device (1) according to claim 8 or 9, characterized by , that a cover (16) is arranged on the underside (14) of the base body (10) to seal the cavity (40) in a watertight manner. [11] Burial device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least one anti-slip support element is arranged on the underside (14), wherein the support element is arranged in a hinged or detachable manner on the underside (14). [12] Burial device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the base body (10) has a dirt-repellent coating. [13] Burial device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the basic body (10) is formed from at least two sub-bodies, wherein the sub-bodies are connected to each other by means of plug connections or hinge elements. [14] Burial device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a lowering device for lowering the urn is arranged in the area of ​​the opening (30). [15] Burial device (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the base body (10) has a receiving device extending coaxially to the opening (30) for arranging a cover element, in particular a curtain, projecting from the underside (14) of the base body (10). [16] Burial device (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by that the base body (10) has a support unit projecting radially towards the opening (30), in particular at least two webs arranged opposite each other at the opening (30).

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