Stained glass for gravestone

Abstract

To solve the problem with a stained glass dedicated to a gravestone which is devised so as to evolve a western style gravestone, taking the needs for the western style gravestone into consideration, as, when it comes to the gravestone demand, compact western style gravestones account for 90% or more of newly built gravestones and also this trend is accelerating, however, the stained glass for the gravestone has a single layer structure, it hardly stands an impact and has problem with strength, and a came which connects colored glass and forms a design pattern is made of a metal material so that it is oxidized by wind and rain in an outdoor environment and deterioration with age is unavoidable.SOLUTION: A "three layer structure" in which a surface and a rear surface of a stained glass are covered with strengthened glasses 3 is sealed by using a rubber butyl tape 5 containing a metal aluminum wire, and realizes a sealed state. Thereby, intrusion of moisture is inhibited, and oxidization of metal substance and deterioration with age are prevented, and also dew condensation can be prevented. Furthermore, by performing "waterproof frame processing by an aluminum C-channel" on the "three layer structure", continued sealed combination of the "three layer structure" is materialized, and it can semi-permanently exist being integrated with a gravestone.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention is stained glass developed to be incorporated into gravestones erected in outdoor environments with large temperature differences and exposed to wind and rain. It creates a three-dimensional, shining beauty while also achieving strength and durability that can be maintained for many years. [Background technology]

[0002] It has a "three-layer structure" with stained glass in the middle sandwiched between tempered glass on both sides, and is strong enough to withstand being hit with a hammer without breaking, and remained undamaged in a strength test in which a 1.04kg steel ball was dropped 1.5m. The "three-layer structure" is as shown in Figure 1, and its thermal conductivity is lower than that of double glazing, making it fully durable in Japan's environment with its four seasons and large temperature differences. In terms of thermal conductivity values, double glazing has a thermal conductivity of 3.4 W / m. 2 -k for the "three-layer structure" is 2.9W / m 2 -k and was excellent.

[0003] The newly developed "waterproof frame processing using aluminum C-channels" for gravestones is shown in (Fig. 2) and (Fig. 3), and makes it possible to maintain the condition of gravestones incorporating stained glass for many years in outdoor environments exposed to wind and rain, just like stone. Because stone itself has the property of absorbing moisture, this durability is achieved by filling the "three-layer structure" with silicon without any gaps and framing it with aluminum. The silicon material used is capable of withstanding temperature differences of -50 degrees to +150 degrees, as shown in the attached document. Summary of the Invention

[0004] As the trend towards nuclear families and declining birth rates continues, the demand for traditional Japanese-style gravestones has dropped significantly, and more than 90% of new gravestones are compact Western-style gravestones, a trend that is only getting stronger. In response to the need for Western-style gravestones, we came up with the idea of ​​stained glass specifically for gravestones.

[0005] Stained glass gravestones can also help to counter the rising prices of stone by reducing the amount of stone used, which is the main raw material for gravestones. As it is predicted that we will see an increase in the number of deaths in the future, it is clear that demand for stained glass gravestones will continue to grow.

[0006] Stained glass, used as interior decoration, was not considered suitable for installation in cemeteries and gravestones in outdoor environments. Stained glass is created by incorporating and connecting each individual piece of colored glass into a metal called a came, but its structure is single-layered, making it difficult to withstand impacts and creating strength issues. In addition, because the came that connects the colored glass to form the design is made of metal, it oxidizes in the wind and rain in outdoor environments, and deterioration over time is inevitable. The solution to this problem was the "three-layer structure" in which the front and back of the stained glass are covered with tempered glass.

[0007] The "three-layer structure" of the present invention is sealed with rubber butyl tape containing metallic aluminum wire. The butyl tape containing aluminum wire is used to firmly combine the elastic rubber material, achieving a perfect seal that is less likely to warp. This prevents moisture from entering, prevents oxidation and deterioration of metal materials over time, and also prevents condensation.

[0008] Since the gravestone needs to be semi-permanent, we applied "waterproofing with aluminum C-channel" to the "three-layer structure". This embodies the continuation of the sealed state of the "three-layer structure", and realizes semi-permanent durability that is integrated with the gravestone. The installation is done by assembling it from the back of the gravestone (Fig. 4) or from the top (Fig. 5). [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] The present invention relates to a stained glass window with a three-layer structure, in which reinforced glass is arranged on both sides. Reference numerals: 1. Colored glass; 2. Cam (metal wire); 3. Reinforced glass; 4. Air layer; 5. Butyl (rubber material); 6. Metal part (aluminum) in the butyl. [Diagram 2]A cross-sectional view of the "waterproof frame processing using aluminum C channel". Explanation of symbols 7 Aluminum C channel 8 Silicone agent [Diagram 3] This is a front view of the process of "waterproofing frame processing using aluminum C-channels". Explanation of symbols 9 "Three-layer structure" stained glass body 10 Aluminum C-channel [Figure 4] A cross-sectional view of the tombstone being assembled from the back side. Explanation of symbols 11 Stained glass 12 Tombstone (stone material) 13 Aluminum C channel 14 Spacer (for adjusting the position of the stained glass) 15 Tombstone bond (caulking material) [Diagram 5] A cross-sectional view of the tombstone being assembled from the top. Explanation of symbols 16 Stained glass 17 Tombstone (stone material) 18 Aluminum C channel 19 Spacer (for adjusting the position of the stained glass) 20 Tombstone bond (caulking material) 21 Tombstone (stone material)

Claims

1. Stained glass developed specifically for gravestones

2. The structure is a three-layer structure in which the front and back of traditional stained glass are covered with tempered glass, and the two are sealed together with butyl, a rubber material containing aluminum wire.

3. The tempered glass covering the front and back of the stained glass has been strength tested and is extremely strong and durable, preventing breakage and deterioration over time.

4. Gravestones are generally placed outdoors, exposed to wind and rain, and the stone itself has the ability to absorb moisture. To ensure that the stone can stand the test of time, the "three-layer structure" is filled with silicon without gaps and framed with aluminum. This is to prevent condensation and moisture from entering the "three-layer structure." Stained glass is made by assembling and connecting each individual colored glass into a metal called a came to create a beautiful piece, but the came that forms the design is made of metal, so it oxidizes in the wind and rain in an outdoor environment and inevitably deteriorates over time, so this is prevented. The silicon used is one that can withstand temperature changes of -50 degrees to +150 degrees. Aluminum is used because it is a material that does not oxidize due to moisture.

5. Conventional stained glass is made with a thickness of 3 mm, but 5 mm beveled glass is mixed in to complete the stained glass. The reason for using 5 mm thick colored glass is that its thickness allows the edges to be scraped and polished. This causes the light to be diffused, which, combined with the 3 mm thick colored glass, creates a beautiful, three-dimensional glow. Outdoors Because gravestones are erected in a natural environment, the sunlight shining through the stained glass creates a variety of rich colors, which can help people think even more deeply about their deceased loved ones and ancestors.

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