Grave

Abstract

The present invention relates to a grave site (1) consisting of a gravestone (2) and a grave surround (3). The grave surround consists of several frame elements (4) that form a closed shape. Both the gravestone and the grave surround are made of solid aluminum.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a grave site consisting of a gravestone and a grave surround. The grave surround consists of several frame elements that form a closed structure. Both the gravestone and the grave surround are made of solid aluminum. The frame elements are each significantly larger along their longitudinal axis than along their vertical and horizontal axes. The frame elements are arranged with their two longitudinal ends at the longitudinal ends of adjacent frame elements, with the longitudinal axes of the frame elements being oriented horizontally and thus parallel to the ground. Therefore, when extended by the frame elements, the grave surround also extends horizontally and thus parallel to the ground.

[0002] Graves are created for the burial of the dead. Whether human or animal, the body or ashes are buried in the earth in a designated cemetery. The grave serves as a memorial and place of remembrance for the deceased.

[0003] Graves must last at least 10 years for urn graves and sometimes over 40 years for earth graves. This requires a high degree of resistance to weathering. Currently, stone or marble graves are considered state-of-the-art, as their material is highly resistant to environmental influences. However, a disadvantage is the material's weight, which can lead to subsidence or necessitate a foundation, such as concrete. Furthermore, these gravestones are very difficult and time-consuming to work with due to the material. Individual design of graves, especially gravestones, is therefore expensive and requires a longer processing time.Furthermore, a delicate design of gravestones made of stone or marble is not possible due to the very hard, but also brittle and therefore breakage-prone material, or there is a risk that such delicate elements will be quickly damaged.

[0004] Thus, current technology results in gravesites that, while robust, are difficult to work with and hard to personalize. Furthermore, gravestones are often difficult to reuse, so they are sometimes disposed of after the grave is cleared. This leads to a loss of raw materials in the form of large blocks of stone or marble.

[0005] This necessitates a new type of grave marker, characterized by a highly robust, weather-resistant material that is nevertheless lightweight and can be manufactured quickly and personalized. It should also be possible to create a delicate design and for the raw materials to be readily reused.

[0006] It has been shown that this task can be solved by an aluminum grave site consisting of a gravestone and a grave border according to claim 1, i.e., a grave site consisting of a gravestone and a grave border, wherein the grave border consists of several frame elements that form a closed shape, wherein the extent of the frame elements is significantly greater along their longitudinal axis than along their vertical and horizontal axes, and the frame elements are arranged with their two longitudinal ends at the longitudinal ends of adjacent frame elements, wherein the longitudinal axes of the frame elements are each oriented horizontally and thus parallel to the ground, so that the grave border, when stretched from the frame elements, also extends horizontally and thus parallel to the ground. characterized by the fact thatthe frame elements are made of solid aluminium and the frame elements are positively connected to each other by means of connecting elements, and that the gravestone is arranged on at least one frame element.

[0007] The grave surround consists of several frame elements that form a closed shape. The term "closed shape" means that the individual frame elements are arranged successively, with the last frame element attached to the first, thus forming a closed shape, or in other words, a frame. Both the gravestone and the grave surround are made of solid aluminum.

[0008] In this context, "solid aluminum" means that the relevant components of the grave marker are each manufactured from a single block of aluminum, initially in solid form. These components are then machined from the aluminum blocks to achieve their final shape. The frame elements and the grave marker are therefore solid, without cavities and / or assembled from multiple parts. Alternatively, the grave marker components can also be manufactured using a casting process from solid aluminum. A combination of casting followed by machining is also possible to produce the components from solid aluminum.

[0009] The frame elements of the grave enclosure and the gravestone are preferably machined from aluminum blocks. This machining can include turning, milling, drilling, and any other machining process. Due to this machining, the frame elements and the gravestone exhibit high manufacturing quality and tight tolerances. This facilitates the assembly of the grave site from these precisely fitting parts. Distortion of the parts is thus prevented.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, machining is carried out using CNC machines. The design and / or a program flowchart for machining the aluminum blocks are created digitally prior to production, which can be achieved, for example, through computer-aided design (CAD).

[0011] The design of the gravesite can be created quickly and cost-effectively digitally or virtually according to the client's wishes. Virtual design / planning of the gravesite allows for a high degree of individualization, while machining, preferably using CNC machines, ensures short processing times and high flexibility.

[0012] A frame element is preferably an approximately cuboid component made of solid aluminum. Preferably, a frame element extends significantly further in one spatial direction, preferably the longitudinal axis of the frame element, than in the other two spatial directions, with the three spatial directions being orthogonal to each other. Thus, the length of a frame element is significantly greater than its height and thickness. At both ends, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, a frame element terminates with end faces, the end faces being spanned by the two spatial directions orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. The surfaces spanned by the spatial direction in which the longitudinal axis extends and by another spatial direction are the side faces of the frame elements.In other words, the frame element has an elongated cuboid shape, with its longest axis extending along the longitudinal axis. The cross-section of the frame element perpendicular to the longitudinal axis is preferably square or rectangular. However, a rounded, oval, or curved cross-sectional shape is also conceivable.

[0013] The tombstone is preferably larger in two spatial directions than in the third, so that it is preferably designed as a kind of flat panel. The shorter dimension thus defines the thickness of the tombstone or panel. Preferably, the width of the tombstone is understood as the dimension in the spatial direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of a frame element, and particularly preferably of the head section of the grave enclosure. The tombstone preferably bears inscriptions, which can be placed directly on the tombstone or indirectly, e.g., on a panel attached to the tombstone. The tombstone identifies the burial site as such.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment, the tombstone is positively connected to at least one frame element of the grave enclosure.

[0015] It is conceivable that the gravestone stands vertically on a frame element, and preferably on the head of the grave enclosure. The head refers to the frame element located at the head of the grave. In this configuration, one of the two larger dimensions of the gravestone extends vertically, and the other extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the frame element or the head of the grave enclosure. However, it is also conceivable that the gravestone is oriented differently, for example, inclined, so that an angle of between 0° and 90° exists between the surface area of ​​the gravestone and the horizontal or vertical.

[0016] According to a preferred embodiment, the tombstone and the frame element are connected to each other by a tongue-and-groove connection, wherein the tombstone has a tongue at its lower end and the frame element has a corresponding groove on its upper side surface, or the tombstone has a groove at its lower end and the frame element has a corresponding tongue on its upper side surface, and that for the positive locking connection of the tombstone and frame element, the respective tongue can be inserted into the respective groove and the respective tongue can be laterally fastened in the respective groove by pins and / or screws.

[0017] The gravestone and a frame element, preferably a head section of the grave enclosure, preferably have a tongue-and-groove connection for fastening. It is conceivable that the gravestone has a tongue and the frame element a corresponding groove, with the tongue being inserted into the groove to fasten the gravestone to the frame element. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the gravestone is laterally fixed to the frame element by pins and / or screws. For this purpose, the frame element preferably has bores extending from the outer and / or inner surfaces or the side faces of the frame element to the groove. These bores may have internal threads. In addition, the gravestone preferably has bores that are congruent with and aligned in line with the bores in the upper area of ​​the frame element once the tongue-and-groove connection between the gravestone and the frame element is in place. These bores in the gravestone may also have internal threads.By inserting pins and / or screws through the holes in the frame element and the tombstone, these can be fixed and / or connected to each other.

[0018] In another embodiment, a frame element has a groove that corresponds to the width and thickness of the gravestone. Thus, the part of the gravestone that can be recessed into the groove corresponds to the spring, even if it is not characterized by a separate shape, width, and / or thickness. The gravestone is therefore at least partially received by the groove of the frame element.

[0019] In another embodiment, it is conceivable that the gravestone has a groove and a frame element, preferably the head of the grave enclosure, has a corresponding spring. Here too, it is conceivable that the gravestone and the frame element are fixed to each other by pins and / or connected by screws.

[0020] The frame elements of the grave enclosure preferably form a closed frame. For this purpose, the frame elements are connected to each other by connecting elements. The frame elements are positioned with their two longitudinal ends at the longitudinal ends of adjacent frame elements. Preferably, the frame elements are positioned with their two longitudinal ends directly at the longitudinal ends of adjacent frame elements.

[0021] The frame elements can preferably be arranged to form a rectangular grave enclosure. In a rectangular grave enclosure, each pair of opposing frame elements has the same length. Thus, such a grave enclosure has a total of four frame elements. Preferably, the gravestone is attached to the frame element that forms the head of the grave enclosure. Opposite this frame element is the frame element that forms the foot of the grave enclosure. The head and foot of the grave enclosure are aligned parallel to each other with respect to their longitudinal axes. Usually, the foot is positioned closer to a path or area of ​​the cemetery than the head, so that relatives stand closer to the foot than to the head. The two frame elements that form the sides of the grave enclosure are aligned orthogonally with respect to the longitudinal axes of the head and foot of the grave enclosure.Preferably, the end faces of the side panels are in contact with the side faces of the head and foot panels, respectively, so that the side panels are positioned between the head and foot panels. However, it is also conceivable that the head and foot panels are positioned between the side panels, with their end faces in contact with the side faces of the side panels. A combination of the two aforementioned arrangements between the head, foot, and the two side panels is also possible, such that, for example, the foot panel is positioned between the two side panels, and the head panel is positioned at the end faces of the two side panels.

[0022] By appropriately designing the frame elements with slopes and surfaces that meet at an angle other than 90°, other, polygonal grave borders can also be formed. These grave borders preferably have a different number of frame elements, for example 3, 5, 6, 7 or 8 frame elements.

[0023] In another embodiment, it is conceivable that the side panels are not cuboid but arc-shaped. This allows for concave and convex frame elements that can be assembled to form grave borders. Wave shapes on one and / or more sides of the frame elements are also possible. The frame elements can be manufactured in any conceivable shape. Preferably, the frame elements are essentially elongated, such that their longitudinal extent is greater than their vertical and horizontal extents.

[0024] The frame elements may have recesses for connecting means, such as retaining brackets, screws and / or locating holes for pins, on the end faces as well as on the longitudinal ends of the side faces (ends of the side faces with respect to the longitudinal axis), and in particular on the side faces of the frame elements that lie towards the inside of the grave enclosure.

[0025] According to a preferred embodiment, the connecting elements are designed as retaining brackets.

[0026] Preferably, a retaining bracket has two mutually oriented, touching surfaces, also called legs, which are aligned at an angle to each other, wherein the retaining bracket preferably has a projection at the interior angle of the two surfaces / legs.

[0027] Preferably, the two surfaces of the mounting bracket are each attached to a frame element. Preferably, the frame element has at least one recess in the size and shape of the leg of the mounting bracket, in which the leg of the mounting bracket can be precisely fitted. Preferably, the surface of the leg, when attached to the frame element, is flush with the surface of the frame element. Preferably, at least the projection of the mounting bracket extends beyond the side surfaces of the two frame elements, so that a plate (as described below) can be placed on the projection of the mounting bracket.

[0028] According to a preferred embodiment, the retaining brackets have lateral projections which support the plate.

[0029] It is conceivable that the projections of the mounting brackets have holes through which the plate can be screwed to the mounting brackets.

[0030] It is also conceivable that the frame elements have recesses to which fixing devices for the plate can be attached. Thus, it is conceivable that the plate, resting on the projections of the retaining brackets, is pressed against these projections from above by spring elements, preferably acting downwards with their spring force, which are attached to the inner side surfaces of the frame elements, and thereby fixed in place.

[0031] Dowel pins, screws, and / or clamps can be used as connecting devices to fix and fasten the frame elements to each other. These can be installed directly between two frame elements.

[0032] According to a preferred embodiment, the connecting means for the positive locking connection of the frame elements are designed as a tongue-and-groove system and / or adapters.

[0033] In this embodiment, the frame elements can be fixed using a tongue-and-groove system as a connecting element or with the aid of adapters. The adapters serve, for example, for screwing frame elements together and / or for fixing the frame elements with dowel pins at the corners and / or ends of the frame elements.

[0034] According to a preferred embodiment, the frame elements have recesses for receiving the connecting elements. The recesses preferably accommodate the connecting elements, such as fixing elements and adapters, in such a way that they are flush with the frame elements and do not protrude. This results in a particularly aesthetically pleasing appearance of the grave site.

[0035] The frame elements may preferably have additional milled recesses used for stabilization and / or to accommodate further elements. For example, frame elements may have recesses on their inner side surfaces facing the inside of the grave enclosure, through which the opposing frame elements are connected by rods. This increases the stability of the grave enclosure.

[0036] It is also conceivable that frame elements have milled recesses on side and / or end surfaces for receiving, for example, grave lights or covers, or partial covers of the grave surround.

[0037] The frame elements can also include milled recesses, drill holes and / or threads for the installation of technical equipment, such as a lighting system, an irrigation system for flowers in the grave, a system for cleaning the grave, or technical means such as batteries, accumulators or a solar system for supplying energy to the aforementioned devices.

[0038] According to a preferred embodiment, at least one frame element has milled recesses through which anchor bolts can be inserted, allowing the grave enclosure to be anchored to the ground and, in particular, to a foundation in the ground. Preferably, at least one frame element has at least one such milled recess. However, it is also conceivable that several frame elements, for example, opposing frame elements, have such milled recesses. For instance, it is conceivable that the frame element forming the head of the grave enclosure and the frame element forming the foot of the grave enclosure have such milled recesses. Likewise, it is conceivable that the two frame elements forming the side parts of the grave enclosure have such milled recesses. Or it is conceivable that all frame elements have such milled recesses. Furthermore, it is conceivable that each frame element has several such milled recesses.

[0039] The aforementioned recesses for anchoring the grave to the ground are preferably implemented as follows: The frame elements have recesses on their side surfaces, preferably on the side surfaces facing the inside of the grave enclosure. These recesses extend from the side surface into the frame elements, and thus in the width direction of the respective frame elements. Furthermore, the frame elements preferably have recesses on their side surfaces, particularly on the side surfaces facing the ground. These latter recesses are preferably in the form of bores extending in the height direction of the respective frame elements. The recesses extending in the width direction and in the height direction meet within the frame elements, thus forming a single, preferably continuous, recess within the frame element.Thus, an anchor bolt can be guided through the vertically extending recess, and a counter element, e.g., a lock nut, can be guided through the horizontally extending recess to positively connect the anchor bolt to the frame element. For this purpose, the anchor bolt preferably has an external thread. However, it is also conceivable that the anchor bolt could be positively connected to the frame element in another way, for example, by a cotter pin or other known fasteners.

[0040] It is also conceivable that the frame elements have milled recesses on their end faces extending longitudinally. Here, too, the frame elements preferably have milled recesses on their side faces, particularly those facing the ground, extending vertically. These recesses, especially those extending longitudinally and vertically, meet within the frame elements, preferably forming a single, continuous recess. This allows an anchor bolt to be guided through the vertically extending recess. Furthermore, it is conceivable that, when the grave enclosure is assembled, the end faces and thus the longitudinally extending recesses are concealed by an adjacent frame element, improving the visual appearance of the enclosure.

[0041] Preferably, the anchor bolt is firmly anchored in the subsoil, and in particular in the foundation. The upper end of the anchor bolt, which is guided through the vertically extending milled recess, preferably has an external thread. A counter element, e.g., a nut, can be guided through the horizontally or longitudinally extending recess of the frame element and connected to the anchor bolt (e.g., in a screw connection) to connect the frame element to the anchor bolt. The nut can also be screwed onto the anchor bolt through the horizontally or longitudinally extending recess of the frame element, but the nut does not fit into the vertically extending recess. Therefore, by screwing the nut onto the anchor bolt, the frame element is anchored to the subsoil, and in particular to the foundation, via the anchor bolt.However, other means for a positive connection of the frame element to the anchor bolt are conceivable, for example by a cotter pin that is guided through the anchor bolt.

[0042] It is also conceivable that the anchor bolt is a type of screw that is guided through the milled recess extending in the width or length direction of the frame element into the milled recess extending in the height direction, and from there is screwed into a thread in the subsoil and especially in the foundation.

[0043] Preferably, the laterally oriented milling extends from the side surface of a frame element facing the inside of the grave enclosure into the frame element itself. This milling thus forms an opening to the inside of the grave enclosure. Consequently, the side surface of the frame element facing the outside of the grave enclosure preferably has no milling, which improves the visual appearance of the grave enclosure.

[0044] However, it is also conceivable that the milled groove, oriented in the width direction of the frame element, extends from the outside of the grave enclosure into the interior of the frame element. It is equally conceivable that the milled groove, oriented in the width direction of the frame element, extends through the entire width of the frame element. This would allow for screwing from the outside as well.

[0045] In another embodiment, the anchor bolt is designed as a type of hook. The anchor bolt is firmly connected to the foundation. A portion of the anchor bolt projects vertically from the foundation, with the upper end of the anchor bolt having a hook-like section that projects at least partially at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the anchor bolt. Preferably, this hook-shaped section of the anchor bolt faces a frame element, which is to be anchored to the ground by this anchor bolt, and in particular, the side surface of the frame element that faces the inside of the grave enclosure. The frame element preferably has a recess on at least one side surface, and especially on the side surface facing the inside of the grave enclosure. This recess extends deeper into the frame element in the upper region than in the lower region.Thus, the milled-out section forms a step in the frame element, onto which the hook-shaped part of the anchoring bolt can hook, thereby anchoring the frame element to the substrate in a form-fitting manner.

[0046] To anchor the grave edging to the ground using a hook-like anchoring bolt, the individual frame elements are first placed on the ground next to the anchoring bolts. By sliding the frame elements laterally, and thus towards the anchoring bolts, the hook-shaped parts of the anchoring bolts can engage in the recess created by the milled groove in the frame elements. Connecting the individual frame elements to each other ensures secure anchoring of the grave edging to the ground. Preferably, the recess is shaped to complement the anchoring bolt. Preferably, the anchoring bolt has a flat surface on its side facing away from the frame element, so that this flat surface of the anchoring bolt in the recess is flush with the surface of the frame element.

[0047] According to a preferred embodiment, the grave site has a slab, wherein the slab is detachably connected to the grave enclosure, and the slab extends at least partially over the surface of the grave enclosure and at least partially covers the space enclosed by the grave enclosure.

[0048] The grave enclosure can be partially or completely covered with a slab. The slab is preferably made of aluminum. It can have milled recesses and / or engravings on its visible surface. It is also conceivable that the slab incorporates elements of other materials, such as glass, stone, wood, plastic, and / or other metals. The slab can serve as the grave marker. Alternatively, the grave could include the slab in addition to a further grave marker, as described above.

[0049] According to a preferred embodiment, the tombstone (2) and / or the slab (21) are at least partially made of solid aluminum.

[0050] The slab is preferably positioned between the frame elements and thus embedded in the grave border. The slab preferably rests on the projections of the brackets that serve to fasten the frame elements together. This allows the slab to be easily removed and inserted at the gravesite. This is advantageous for cleaning the gravesite and, in particular, the slab. Furthermore, the slab can be easily removed for maintenance of the technical equipment and devices embedded beneath it. The slab can also be easily replaced. No special tools are required, so cleaning, maintenance, or replacement can be carried out at any time by, for example, a bereaved family member or cemetery staff.

[0051] Such a slab might, for example, have features for holding grave lights or floral arrangements. Inscriptions can also be engraved on the slab. Therefore, this type of slab is particularly suitable for urn graves where a headstone is omitted, so that a grave site consisting of frame elements forming the grave border and a slab is conceivable. However, it is also conceivable that a grave site might consist of frame elements forming the grave border, a headstone, and a slab.

[0052] In another preferred embodiment, the slab incorporates a lighting system. Light modules, e.g., LEDs, are controlled through holes in the slab to create patterned illumination of the gravestone. Color, brightness, duration, and pattern can be modified and / or programmed via a control system.

[0053] In another preferred embodiment, the slab used to cover the grave border is provided, preferably on its upper surface, with pebbles made of stone, glass, sand, or similar bulk materials. For a firm bond between the slab and this material, the material can be bonded to the slab, for example, with epoxy resin and / or plastics. A multi-layered and / or multi-part construction as a composite slab is also possible.

[0054] It is also conceivable that the slab is permeable to rainwater. Preferably, the slab is made of porous material. This material either forms only parts of the slab or the entire slab consists of the porous material. It is also conceivable that the slab has holes through which water can flow.

[0055] The grave site should ideally have rainwater collection tanks. It is advantageous to use a permeable material only at the points where the rainwater collection tanks are located. In combination with an irrigation system, this allows for watering flowers or plants within the grave border.

[0056] The grave enclosure is modular due to its construction with multiple frame elements. This modularity is further enhanced by the protruding mounting brackets used to secure the frame elements, allowing for easy removal and insertion of the slab. Each module can therefore be individually dismantled, removed, and replaced. A module can be a frame element, a slab, or a headstone. This allows for quick and cost-effective replacement of damaged parts. Individual modules can be removed if modifications to the grave site are desired. For example, this is possible when adding more names and / or symbols to a double or family grave. It is also possible to replace individual frame elements of a grave site with longer ones, thus enlarging the grave site at a later date. This is particularly advantageous for family graves when additional relatives are to be buried subsequently.The gravestone is also easily replaceable and can be replaced cost-effectively in such cases, for example.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment, the tombstone, the frame elements of the grave enclosure, the plate for covering the grave enclosure and all other components made of aluminium are coated, painted, mattified and / or polished.

[0058] The surface can be customized. Cutouts for screws, dowel pins and / or fasteners, for example, can be included.

[0059] It is also possible to apply a multi-colored design and / or multi-colored lettering by coating and / or painting the surface of the components of a grave site.

[0060] A coated and / or painted surface of the grave site can subsequently be given a multi-colored design through milling.

[0061] It is also conceivable that raised and / or embedded design or lettering elements are incorporated into the surface before coating and / or painting, for example by milling and / or other machining processes. By milling over the surface after coating and / or painting, the coating and / or paint is removed only in the raised areas, so that the aluminum is exposed again in these areas, thus enabling a two-tone design, with the raised design elements being aluminum-colored.

[0062] It is also conceivable that the surface is first coated and then embedded structures and / or characters are introduced by milling, with the embedded elements being aluminum-colored.

[0063] The aluminum-colored areas that result from machining the coating and / or painting of the surface can be further processed, for example, by polishing, matting, etching and other coating and / or painting processes.

[0064] According to a preferred embodiment, at least one frame element, the tombstone and / or the slab have further recesses for receiving and / or attaching decorative elements and / or technical devices.

[0065] In a further preferred embodiment, the grave site, preferably the gravestone, has decorative elements made of aluminum, glass, plastic, bronze, copper, and / or other materials attached to the aluminum gravestone to display designs, motifs, and / or lettering. For attaching and securing the decorative elements, the gravestone preferably has fastening elements to which the decorative elements can be attached by means of pins, screws, rivets, clamps, and / or adhesive. The attachment of a decorative element is preferably detachable. Preferably, the decorative elements are similar to or identical with decorative elements on the coffin or urn of the deceased.

[0066] For example, it is conceivable that the tombstone could be designed as a flat slab with these decorative elements attached to its flat surface. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the tombstone could have a harp-like shape, with the decorative elements positioned between the two columns.

[0067] Preferably, the tombstone includes designs and lettering which are applied to the decorative elements by printing, coloring, etching, engraving and / or coating.

[0068] In another preferred embodiment, a decorative element, preferably made of glass, is removable from the aluminum tombstone. The glass plate can be secured against theft. This can be achieved, for example, by requiring specific keys or tools to release the fastening, or by using a fastening that is difficult to access. It is conceivable that all connections of the grave site are equipped with a corresponding anti-theft device.

[0069] In another preferred embodiment, the burial site comprises an urn or a coffin designed in the same style as the burial site and / or the gravestone. The urn is also made of aluminum.

[0070] The aluminium urn may contain additional elements made of glass and / or other materials for design purposes.

[0071] The grave site may include at least one electronic device for monitoring and / or controlling equipment integrated within the grave. Such devices may include irrigation systems, moisture sensors for measuring the soil moisture within the grave's enclosure, and / or a camera for vandalism prevention and / or monitoring of the plants. Monitoring the plants can be useful if the deceased's relatives are unable to visit the grave in person.

[0072] Control / monitoring of the electronics for monitoring and / or control can be done, for example, via an application on a smartphone and / or a computer.

[0073] Signal transmission can take place via the network of mobile network operators.

[0074] It is conceivable that the grave site includes a receiver amplifier for transmitting signals in the vicinity and / or within the cemetery. In areas with poor network quality, this amplifier can combine and transmit the signals from several grave sites.

[0075] In another preferred embodiment, the burial site includes a solar power system. This system can generate the electricity necessary for the operation of the electronic device.

[0076] It is also conceivable to use the electricity to operate a pump for grave irrigation and / or to operate lighting for the grave site or elements of the grave site.

[0077] For example, designs can be projected onto the tomb via a light source, such as an LED, and a lens and / or mask.

[0078] In a preferred embodiment, the grave site comprises a detachably attached cover frame. This frame serves for the assembly and / or disassembly of the grave site. Preferably, it is mounted around the grave site. This facilitates the alignment, precise assembly, and fastening of the individual elements, as well as the screwing together. Figure 1 : Schematic representation of a tombstone or burial site; Figure 2 a - b: Schematic representations of head-end frame elements for receiving a tombstone; Figure 3 a - c: Schematic representations of frame elements of a grave enclosure; Figure 4 a - b: Schematic representations of two interconnected frame elements; Figure 5 : Schematic representation of an embodiment of a retaining bracket; Figure 6 a - b: Schematic representations of burial sites; Figure 7 a - b: Schematic representations of burial sites; Figure 8a - b: Schematic representations of the anchorages of a frame element.

[0079] Figure 1 Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a tombstone 2 for a burial site 1. The body of the tombstone 2 is made of aluminum. Any desired shape can be produced from a cuboid blank using a machining process, such as milling. The shape of the tombstone can be customized. The customized shape can include curves, corners, chamfers, radii, and / or cutouts. Different radii 7 and a basic element of the tombstone 2 in the shape of a harp are shown as examples.

[0080] In this embodiment, the tombstone 2 has a recess 12, which can be produced by a machining process. Because of this recess 12, the tombstone 2 has the shape of a harp with two columns 13. These columns 13 preferably have fastening devices on the tombstone 2, here in the form of bores 5, 5a with internal threads 6, 6a, extending towards the recess 13, to which, for example, a memorial plaque or the like can be attached.

[0081] At the lower end 10 of the tombstone 2, bores 5, 5b are arranged. Preferably, the bores 5, 5b are designed with an internal thread 6, 6b and chamfers. Bores 5, 5b without internal thread 6, 6b can serve for the precise fixing of the tombstone 2 by means of pins to a head-end frame element 4a and / or in the groove 9 of a head-end frame element 4a. Bores 5, 5b with internal thread 6, 6b can serve for screwing the tombstone 2 to a head-end frame element 4, 4a. In this embodiment, the lower end 10 of the tombstone 2 is designed as a spring that can be guided into a groove 9 of a head-end frame element 4a. The spring of the tombstone 2 is designed as the lower end 10 of the tombstone, with the thickness and width of the spring corresponding to the thickness and width of the tombstone 2.

[0082] Figure 2Figures a and b show exemplary embodiments of frame elements 4, in particular of head-end frame elements 4a. In one embodiment, the frame element 4a preferably has radii 7 at its edges. In other embodiments, the edges can also be chamfered or pointed. The corners can also be pointed, chamfered, or rounded.

[0083] The side surface 17a of the head-end frame element 4a, which in the assembled state faces the inside of the grave enclosure 2, is hereinafter also referred to as the inner side surface 17a. It preferably has recesses 8a in the area near the longitudinal ends of the frame element 4a. These recesses 8a can accommodate retaining brackets 11 and / or fastening elements. In other exemplary embodiments, bores 5d for receiving pins for fixing and / or internal threads for screwing can be provided in the recesses 8a.

[0084] The upward-facing side surface 17b of the head-end frame element 4a has a groove 9, which is preferably machined into the head-end frame element 4a. This groove 9 serves to receive the gravestone 2 and / or a tongue on the underside 10 of the gravestone 2, which is designed for a tongue-and-groove connection. Bores 5c with and / or without internal threads 6c are located laterally in the area of ​​the groove 9. These bores 5c with and without internal threads 6c are through bores that run between an outer side surface 17c of the frame element 4a and the groove 9. In this embodiment, the bores 5c run at right angles to the outer side surface 17c of the head-end frame element 4a, but in other embodiments they can also run at an angle to accommodate assembly under specific conditions.

[0085] The Figures 3 a to cFigure 1 shows exemplary schematic representations of frame elements 4, in particular the side frame part 4b and the base frame element 4c of the grave enclosure 3. Recesses 8a are located at the longitudinal ends of the inner side surfaces 17a for receiving retaining brackets 11 or fastening elements and / or dowel pins and / or screws. The recesses 8a are arranged such that a retaining bracket 11 or fastening element can be mounted and installed flush with the side surface. Preferably, the first recess 8a on the first of the two intersecting frame elements extends on the inner side surface 17a to the end face 17e of the frame element (see Figure 1). Fig. 3aPreferably, the second milling 8a is arranged on the inner side surface 17a of the second of the two meeting frame elements and is spaced apart from the end face 17e of the frame element by the extent of the first frame element in the width direction (see Fig. 3b ).

[0086] The Figures 4a and b Figure 4 shows two interconnected frame elements 4. These can be a bottom-end or top-end frame element 4c and a side-end frame element 4b. Figure 4b This shows an enlarged view of the connection point between the two frame elements 4. Figure 4a , which is independent of the other design of the frame element.

[0087] The two frame elements 4 in the Figures 4a and bThe frame elements 4 are connected to each other via the retaining bracket 11, shown in Figure 5. The retaining bracket 11 has two legs 18, each extending over a flat surface and oriented orthogonally to each other. It is also conceivable that the two legs are oriented at a different angle to each other, for example, if the frame elements 4 are not to be aligned at right angles to each other. The retaining bracket 11 has a bore, in particular a countersunk bore 19, on each of the two legs 5. It is also conceivable that the retaining bracket 11 has several bores per leg 18. At the inner angle between the two legs 18, the retaining bracket 11 has a projection 20. The projection 20 extends in the direction of the smaller angle enclosed by the legs 18. In other words, when the retaining bracket is arranged on the frame elements, the projection 20 extends in the direction of the volume enclosed by the grave edging.

[0088] The retaining bracket 11 is recessed with each leg 18 into a milled recess 8a of the frame elements 4, such that the leg surface 18 is flush with the inner side surfaces 17a of the frame elements 4. This countersunk bore 19 is aligned with the bores 5, 5a of the frame elements 4 when the grave enclosure (3) is assembled. A countersunk screw (not shown here), which serves to fasten the retaining bracket 11 to the frame elements 4, preferably sits flush with the retaining bracket surface 11 and thus with the inner side surface 17a of the frame element 4 when the grave enclosure (3) is assembled. It is conceivable to fasten two frame elements together with one or more retaining brackets.

[0089] For example, the frame element 4, 4a in Figure 2aOn the inner side surface 17a, at both longitudinal ends, there is a milled recess 8a including a bore 5d for receiving and fastening a retaining bracket 11. In the Figure 2b In the illustrated embodiment, the frame element 4a has two milled recesses 8a including bores 5d on the inner side surface 17a at both longitudinal ends for receiving and fastening two retaining brackets 11.

[0090] The in the Figures 2 - 4 , 6 - 8aThe frame elements 4 shown preferably have further milled recesses 8b and c. The milled recesses 8b are preferably located on the inner side surfaces 17a and extend perpendicularly into the frame element 4. The milled recess 8c is preferably located on the side surfaces 17 facing the substrate 15 (hereinafter referred to as the lower side surface 17d) and extends perpendicularly into the frame element 4. The milled recess 8c can be designed as a bore. Inside the frame element 4, the milled recesses 8b and c meet, forming a common recess.

[0091] The milled recesses 8b and c serve to anchor the frame element 4 in the substrate 15 by means of anchoring bolts 14.

[0092] In Figure 8aThe anchoring of the frame element 4 by means of milled recesses 8b and c and anchor bolts 14a is shown. The anchor bolt 14a is firmly connected to the substrate 15. The anchor bolt 14a is guided through the milled recess 8c of the frame element 4 and projects into the milled recess 8b. At its upper end, the anchor bolt has a fastening element, e.g., an external thread, to which a counter element, e.g., a lock nut 16, is attached. Thus, a positive-locking connection between the frame element 4 and the substrate 15 is achieved via the anchor bolt 14a and the lock nut 16.

[0093] In Figure 8bA further embodiment for anchoring the frame element 4 to the substrate 15 is shown. The frame element 4 has a milled recess 8d on the surface of the inner side surface 17a, wherein the milled recess 8d preferably extends deeper into the frame element 4 in the upper region than in the lower region and preferably extends to the lower side surface 17d. Thus, the milled recess 8d forms a step 8e in the frame element 4. The anchoring bolt 14b is firmly anchored in the substrate 15 and extends upwards along the vertical axis RH of the frame element. At its upper end, the anchoring bolt 14b has a hook-like extension 14c, which extends in the direction of the horizontal axis RB of the frame element 4.In the assembled state of the grave enclosure 3, the hook-like extension 14c of the anchoring bolt 14b engages in the upper area of ​​the milled recess 8d and engages with the step 8e, so that a positive connection between the substrate 15 and the frame element 4 is achieved.

[0094] To ensure a positive connection between the substrate 15 and the grave border 3 by means of the in Figure 8b To ensure the anchoring bolt 14b shown is secured in all directions, the frame elements are first placed next to the anchoring bolt 14b, without yet being directly adjacent to each other. Subsequently, all frame elements 4 are fastened together, with the hook-like projections 14c engaging the steps 8e. Connecting the individual frame elements 4 to each other using the retaining brackets 11 ensures that the grave enclosure 3 is positively connected to the base 15 in all directions.

[0095] In a further embodiment, additional milled recesses 8b of the lateral frame elements 4b are arranged such that, in the assembled state, they are opposite a further milled recess 8b of another lateral frame element 4b. Rods and / or other components can be inserted into the milled recesses 8b, which further stiffen the grave enclosure 3. These milled recesses can also serve to attach other elements, such as a light, an irrigation system, etc.

[0096] In the Figures 6a and b Gravesites 1, consisting of a tombstone 2 and frame elements 4, are shown. The frame elements 4 are connected to each other via retaining brackets 11. At the head end of the frame element 4a, the gravesite 1 has a tombstone 2, the frame element 4a and the tombstone 2 preferably being connected to each other via a tongue and groove joint.

[0097] In the Figures 7a and bGravesites 1 are shown. These have frame elements 4, a gravestone 2 and a slab 21. The frame elements 4 and the gravestone are preferably as in Figures 6a and b shown interconnected. Plate 21 is in the Figures 7a and b The slab 21 is inserted between the frame elements 4 into the gravestone enclosure 3. It rests on the projections 20 of the retaining brackets 11 from above. Thus, the slab 21 sits securely in the gravestone enclosure 3 and can still be easily removed by lifting it. Reference symbol list

[0098] 1 Grave site 2 Tombstone 3 Grave surround 4 Frame element 4a Top-end frame element 4b Side frame element 4c Bottom-end frame element 5 Bore 5a Bore for memorial plaque, etc. 5b Bore at spring 5c ​​Bore at groove 5d Bore for mounting bracket, etc. 6 Internal thread 7 Radius 8 Recess 8a Recess for mounting bracket 8b, c, d Recess for anchor bolt 8e Step for anchor bolt 9 Groove 10 Lower end of the tombstone 11 Mounting bracket 12 Recess of the tombstone 13 Column of the tombstone 14 Anchor bolt 14a Threaded anchor bolt 14b Anchor bolt with hook 14 Hook-like extension of the anchor bolt 15 Subsoil / Foundation 16 Lock nut 17 Side surface 17a inner side surface 17 upper side surface 17ca outer side surface 17d lower side surface 17e end face 18 leg of the retaining bracket 19 bore / countersink of the retaining bracket 20 projection of the retaining bracket 21 plate

Claims

1. Grave site (1) consisting of a gravestone (2) and a grave enclosure (3), wherein the grave enclosure (3) consists of several frame elements (4) forming a closed shape, wherein the extent of the frame elements (4) is significantly greater along their longitudinal axis (RL) than along their vertical axis (RH) and their horizontal axis (RB), and the frame elements (4) are arranged with their two longitudinal ends at the longitudinal ends of adjacent frame elements (4), wherein the longitudinal axes (RL) of the frame elements (4) are each oriented horizontally and thus parallel to the ground, so that the grave enclosure (3) also extends horizontally and thus parallel to the ground when spanned by the frame elements (4), characterized by the fact thatthe frame elements (4) are made of solid aluminium and the frame elements (4) are positively connected to each other by connecting means (11), and that the tombstone (2) is arranged on at least one frame element (4).

2. Burial site (1) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the tomb (2) is connected in a form-fitting manner to at least one frame element (4) of the grave enclosure (3).

3. Burial site (1) according to the previous claim, characterized by the fact thatthe tombstone (2) and the frame element (4) are connected to each other by a tongue and groove connection, wherein the tombstone (2) has a tongue at the lower end (10) and the frame element (4) has a corresponding groove (9) on the upper side surface (17) or the tombstone (2) has a groove (9) at the lower end (10) and the frame element (4) has a corresponding tongue on the upper side surface (17), and that for the positive locking connection of the tombstone (2) and frame element (4) the respective tongue can be inserted into the respective groove (9) and the respective tongue can be fastened laterally in the respective groove (9) by pins and / or screws.

4. Burial site (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthat the grave site (1) has a slab (21) wherein the slab (21) is detachably connected to the grave enclosure (3), and the slab (21) extends at least partially over the grave enclosure (3) and at least partially covers the space enclosed by the grave enclosure (3).

5. Burial site (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the connecting means (11) are designed as retaining brackets (11).

6. Burial site (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that The retaining brackets (11) have lateral projections which support the plate (21).

7. Burial site (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the connecting means (11) for the positive locking connection of the frame elements (4) are designed as a tongue and groove system and / or adapter.

8. Burial site (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthe frame elements (4) have recesses (8) for receiving the connecting means (11).

9. Burial site (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that at least one frame element (4) has at least one recess (8) through which anchor bolts (14) can be guided, so that the grave enclosure (3) can be anchored to the subsoil (15) and in particular to a foundation in the subsoil (15).

10. Burial site (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the tombstone (2) and / or the slab (21) are at least partially made of solid aluminium.

11. Burial site (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that at least one frame element (4), the tombstone (2) and / or the slab (21) shall have further cutouts (8) for receiving and / or attaching decorative elements and / or technical equipment.

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