Urn

Abstract

To provide an urn capable of storing remains of a plurality of deceased persons in a unified manner in appearance without mixing them, allowing an inner container containing the remains to be easily taken out from above an outer container and including containers with a simple overall structure.SOLUTION: An urn comprises an outer container, and a plurality of inner containers to be disposed inside the outer container. The outer container comprises a first bottomed cylindrical part and a first outer lid, and the first outer lid is in contact with the first bottomed cylindrical part so as to cover the opening thereof. Each inner container comprises a second bottomed cylindrical part and a second outer lid, and the second outer lid is in contact with an opening of the second bottomed cylindrical part so as to cover the opening thereof. A second magnet is disposed at the bottom of the second bottomed cylindrical part, and the inner container is made of a magnetic material, so that when the inner containers are stacked, the upper part of the second outer lid and the lower part of the second magnet are in contact with each other to provide magnetizing means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an ossuary, and more particularly to an ossuary capable of accommodating a plurality of deceased persons together.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, due to the concentration of the population in big cities, the declining birthrate and aging population, etc., it has become more common that individuals cannot own a grave. In such cases, as one means, there is joint burial in a columbarium. The storage of ossuaries in a columbarium is often arranged in the available space in order. Therefore, spouses and close relatives are rarely arranged nearby, and there may be hesitation about joint burial. Also, even in the case of a general grave, there is a desire to always arrange a spouse, etc. as close as possible.

[0003] As a method of arranging them nearby, a method of vertically arranging a plurality of ossuaries in one container is also conceivable. However, when adding an ossuary at a later date when a spouse or pet, etc. has passed away, it may be difficult to smoothly take out the ossuary upward. Also, it is conceivable to arrange a taking-out tool in the container and take it out upward, but there may be a sense of discomfort with the presence of the tool in the container structure, and there is also a desire to simplify the container structure. Therefore, in the case of inurnment, etc., there has been a demand for a structure that can accommodate the remains of a plurality of deceased persons without mixing them, can be stored integrally in appearance, can easily take out the ossuary from above, and has a simple structure inside the container.

[0004] In response to such problems, various techniques have been proposed conventionally. For example, an ossuary container (see Patent Document 1) has been proposed and has become a known technique. More specifically, it is a container capable of burying the remains of a plurality of persons together, and includes a resin outer container and two or more resin inner containers. The peripheral wall of the outer container is composed of, for example, an ABS resin pipe or a PVC pipe, and a container for storing the remains of a plurality of deceased persons without mixing them and storing them integrally is described. However, a method for taking out the bones upward is not described, and the above problems have not been solved.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide an urn that has a simple structure, can be integrally stored in an outer container as an appearance without mixing the bones of a plurality of deceased persons, and can easily take out the inner container containing the bones from above.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention comprises an outer container and a plurality of inner containers disposed within the outer container. The outer container comprises a first bottomed cylindrical portion and a first outer lid. The first outer lid abuts so as to cover the opening of the first bottomed cylindrical portion. The inner container comprises a second bottomed cylindrical portion and a second outer lid. The second outer lid abuts so as to cover the opening of the second bottomed cylindrical portion. A second magnet is disposed at the bottom of the second bottomed cylindrical portion. The material of the inner container is a magnetic material. When the inner containers are stacked, means are adopted such that the upper portion of the second outer lid and the lower portion of the second magnet abut and magnetically adhere.

[0008] In addition, the present invention adopts means such that the material of the outer container is a non-magnetic material.

[0009] Furthermore, the present invention adopts means such that the outer container has a first middle lid, the inner side surface of the opening of the first bottomed cylindrical portion and the first middle lid abut, and the first middle lid has a handle.

[0010] Furthermore, the present invention adopts a means in which the inner container has a second inner lid, and the inner surface of the opening of the second bottomed cylindrical portion and the second inner lid are in contact with each other.

[0011] Furthermore, when a plurality of inner containers are arranged in the outer container, the present invention adopts a means in which the second outer lid of the uppermost inner container and the first inner lid of the outer container are in contact with each other, and a first magnet is arranged at the bottom of the first inner lid, and all the inner containers can be lifted by lifting the handle of the first inner lid.

[0012] Furthermore, when the inner container is placed on a plane, the present invention adopts a means in which the second magnet does not contact the plane.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention adopts a means in which at least one of a QR code (registered trademark) and an IC chip is added to the outer container and / or the inner container.

[0014] Furthermore, the present invention adopts a means in which the outer container and the inner container are cylindrical.

Advantages of the Invention

[0015] According to the ossuary of the present invention, a plurality of deceased persons' bones can be stored integrally without being mixed, the inner container containing the bones can be easily taken out from above the outer container, the overall structure is simple, and a spouse, a close relative, a pet, etc. can be placed adjacent to each other without a sense of incongruity.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiment for Carrying out the Invention

[0017] The ossuary according to the present invention is characterized in that it can store the remains of a plurality of deceased persons as a whole without mixing them. Hereinafter, embodiments of the ossuary according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the overall configuration of the ossuary and the configuration of each part shown below are not limited to the embodiments described below, and can be appropriately changed within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention, that is, within the scope of shapes, dimensions, structures, etc. that can exhibit the same operational effects.

[0018] The present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. 1 shows an overall perspective view of the present invention. FIG. 2(a) is an exploded view of the present invention, and (b) is a view showing the shape of the magnet of the inner container. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention. FIG. 4(a) is a schematic view showing the state of taking the inner container of the present invention in and out of the outer container, and (b) is a view showing that the magnet does not touch the plane when the inner container is placed on the plane. FIG. 5 is a view for explaining the addition of the QR code (registered trademark) of the present invention, (a) is a view of the outer container, (b) is a view of the inner container, (c) is a view of the outer lid and middle lid of the outer container, and (d) is a view of the outer lid and middle lid of the inner container.

[0019] The ossuary 1 can store the remains of a plurality of deceased persons as a whole without mixing them, and the container containing the remains can be easily taken out from above. The ossuary 1 is composed of an outer container 10 and an inner container 50.

[0020] The outer container 10 is a container for accommodating the inner container 50. Generally, about three inner containers 50 can be accommodated, but the number can be changed according to the size of the inner container 50. The outer container 10 is composed of a first bottomed cylindrical body 20, a first outer lid 30, a first middle lid 40, and a first magnet 43. The first bottomed cylindrical body 20, the first outer lid 30, and the first middle lid 40 are made of non-magnetic materials.

[0021] The first bottomed cylindrical body 20 is the part where the inner container 50 is accommodated. It has a side surface 22 and a bottom surface 23, and an opening 21 at the upper part. The opening 21 is closed by the first middle lid 40, and the inside is sealed. The first outer lid 30 covers from the opening 21 side, and the outside of the first bottomed cylindrical body 20 and the inside of the first outer lid 30 are in close contact. The bottom surface 23 is the part that supports the inner container 50 inside the outer container 10 and has the strength to withstand the weight of the three inner containers 50. The first middle lid 40 is the part that prevents the inner container 50 from accidentally moving up and down against shaking. The first middle lid 40 has a handle 41, which is used when lifting the first middle lid 40 or when lifting the inner container 50 together with the first middle lid 40. A first magnet 43 is arranged on the bottom surface 42 of the first middle lid 40. Generally, it has approximately the same size as the bottom surface 42. The first magnet 43 is connected to the second outer lid 70 of the inner container 50 by the adsorption force due to magnetic force.

[0022] The magnetic force of the first magnet 43 is such that it can lift the weight of all the inner containers 50 inside the outer container 10. As the magnet, it is sufficient to have a certain adsorption force for the magnetic material, and any of ferrite magnets, neodymium magnets, samarium cobalt magnets, and alnico magnets can be used.

[0023] The inner container 50 is a container for putting bones. There are a plurality of inner containers 50, and each contains different bones. Each inner container 50 has a second bottomed cylindrical body 60, a second outer lid 70, and a second middle lid 80. The second bottomed cylindrical body 60, the second outer lid 70, and the second middle lid 80 are made of magnetic materials.

[0024] The second bottomed cylindrical body 60 is the main body part of the inner container 50, has a side surface 62 and a bottom surface 63, and a second magnet 64 is disposed below the bottom surface 63. The second magnet 64 is disc-shaped and is disposed near the center of the bottom surface 63. The strength of the magnetic force is such that it can lift all the stacked inner containers 50. The opening 61 of the second bottomed cylindrical body 60 is closed by the second inner lid 80, and the inside is sealed. The second inner lid 80 has a handle 81, which is used when lifting the second inner lid 80. The opening 61 is covered with the second outer lid 70, and the outside of the second bottomed cylindrical body 60 and the inside of the second outer lid 70 are in close contact. The top surface portion 71 of the second outer lid 70 has a rounded periphery, and when the inner containers 50 are stacked on top of each other, only the bottom surface 63 of the inner container 50 and the vicinity of the center of the top surface portion 71 are in contact. Therefore, the bottom surface 63 of the second bottomed cylindrical body 60 and the top surface portion 71 of the second outer lid 70 are connected via the second magnet 64.

[0025] When the inner container 50 is placed on a flat surface, the bottom surface 63 of the second bottomed cylindrical body 60 has a concave shape, and the second magnet on the bottom surface 63 does not contact the flat surface. Therefore, even if the flat surface is a magnetic body, the inner container 50 will not be attracted to the flat surface (Fig. 4(b)). When the inner container 50 is temporarily placed on a magnetic table or the like when sorting bones or the like, the inner container 50 is not uselessly attracted to the table, which is preferable.

[0026] The structure of the present invention will be described. Basically, as shown in Fig. 1, it is a structure in which a plurality of inner containers 50 are stacked vertically inside the outer container 10. Bones are placed in the second bottomed cylindrical body 60 of each inner container 50, sealed with the second inner lid 80, and further sealed with the second outer lid 70. The sealed inner containers 50 are stacked vertically, housed in the first bottomed cylindrical body 20 of the outer container 10, sealed with the first inner lid 40, and further sealed with the first outer lid 30 to reach the completed state (Fig. 2(a)).

[0027] When stacking the inner containers 50 vertically, as shown in Fig. 2(b), by placing the second outer lid 70 of one inner container 50 on the bottom of the other inner container 50, the second magnet 64 on the bottom of the inner container 50 and the second outer lid 70 are attracted to each other and stably fixed. As can be seen from the cross-sectional view of Fig. 3, the inner containers 50 are in close contact and fixed with each other by the second magnet 64. Further, the second outer lid 70 of the uppermost inner container 50 and the first magnet 43 of the first middle lid 40 of the outer container 10 are attracted to each other, and the inner container 50 and the first middle lid 40 are also stably fixed. Therefore, as the entire outer container 10 is also stably fixed, the inner container 50 will not shake inadvertently inside the outer container 10.

[0028] When the inner container 50 is accommodated in the outer container 10, if the total height of the accommodated inner container 50 is about the height from the bottom surface 23 of the outer container 10 to the bottom surface 42 of the first middle lid 40, it is preferable that the inner container 50 is in close contact inside the outer container 10 and is not affected by unnecessary shaking. In this embodiment, both the outer container 10 and the inner container 50 are cylindrical. Although there is no problem with other shapes, making them cylindrical simplifies the shape, makes them less likely to be damaged, and has the effect that they are easy to arrange and take out when being accommodated in a narrow space.

[0029] The method of accommodating and taking out the inner container 50 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. The inner containers 50 are fixed to each other by the second magnet 64. The first middle lid 40 and the second outer lid 70 of the uppermost inner container 50 are fixed by the first magnet 43. Since the adsorption force of each magnet is sufficiently strong, as shown in Fig. 4(a), by lifting the handle 41 of the first middle lid 40, all the plurality of inner containers 50 connected to the first middle lid 40 can be lifted simultaneously. At this time, since the outer container 10 is a non-magnetic body, no attractive force is generated between the second magnet 64 of the lowermost inner container 50 and the bottom surface 23 of the first bottomed cylindrical body 20, so there is no obstacle when lifting.

[0030] By vertically fixing each inner container 50 and fixing the first middle lid 40 to the second outer lid 70 of the uppermost inner container 50, they can be moved as a unit. When accommodating the inner container 50 in the outer container 10, by holding the handle 41 and slowly inserting the inner container 50 through the opening 21 of the outer container 10, it is suitable as it does not impart unnecessary impact to the remains I. Also, when taking out the inner container 50 from the outer container 10, by lifting the handle 41, the plurality of inner containers 50 can also be slowly lifted and taken out from the outer container 10. Therefore, when taking out, it is not necessary to tilt the outer container 10, and the burden on the remains I can be reduced. Also, when taking out, since there is no need to provide an instrument for taking out inside the outer container 10, it is suitable as the inside of the outer container 10 does not become unnecessarily complicated.

[0031] Also, as another method for taking out the inner container 50, it is conceivable to make the side surface 22 and the bottom surface 23 of the outer container 10 separable, but making them separable may allow moisture and water to penetrate from near the bottom. By having the bottom surface 23 and the side surface 22 integrated, there is no such concern, which is suitable.

[0032] In addition, when the second outer lid 70 of the inner container 50 and the second bottomed cylindrical body 60 are simply fixed by a pressing force, when lifting the inner container 50, it is conceivable that the second outer lid 70 may come off due to the gravity applied to the second bottomed cylindrical body 60. As a countermeasure, it is suitable to increase the pressing force or increase the frictional force. Alternatively, a locking mechanism may be provided between the second outer lid 70 and the second bottomed cylindrical body 60, or convex and concave portions may be provided on the second outer lid 70 and the second bottomed cylindrical body 60.

[0033] The ossuary 1 of the present invention is for collecting a plurality of remains I. Also, in the case of joint enshrinement or the like, it is also conceivable that a plurality of ossuaries 1 are placed together. Then, the management of the ossuary 1 becomes important. As a single case, if the contents of the urn 1 and the name of the deceased in the inner container 50 can be easily confirmed, it is convenient with less confusion. Merely writing the contents on a label or the like and attaching it is also conceivable, but with the passage of time, it often becomes difficult to distinguish. Therefore, a method of identifying each deceased person can be considered by adding a QR code (registered trademark), an IC tag, or an IC chip to the outer container 10 or the inner container 50.

[0034] When using a QR code (registered trademark), for example, it is conceivable to embed information such as the name and age at death of the deceased person and the website name storing the detailed information of the deceased person. When moving the urn 1 or adding the inner container 50, the operator can perform the operation on the corresponding urn 1 without error by reading the QR code (registered trademark). Also, in the case of an IC tag or an IC chip, it is the same as the QR code (registered trademark). In the case of an IC tag or an IC chip, depending on its capacity, more information can be stored than a QR code (registered trademark). Therefore, even in an environment where the network is not available, detailed information about the deceased person and the like can be obtained, which is preferable.

[0035] The position where the QR code (registered trademark) 90, the IC tag, or the IC chip is added will be described with reference to FIG. 5. FIG. 5 shows an example of the QR code (registered trademark) 90, but it also includes an example of adding an IC tag or an IC chip at the position of the QR code (registered trademark) 90. As for the entire urn 1, the top surface 31 of the first outer lid 30, the bottom surface 32 of the first outer lid 30, the side surface 22 of the first bottomed cylindrical body 20, the upper surface of the first middle lid 40, etc. can be considered. As information, the names, ages at death, relationships, etc. of the multiple deceased persons contained can be considered. By attaching a normal label 91 to the top surface 31 of the first outer lid 30 and the side surface of the first bottomed cylindrical body 20, relatives and the like can also be confirmed without discomfort.

[0036] Regarding each inner container 50, the top surface 71 of the second outer lid 70, the bottom surface 72 of the second outer lid 70, the side surface 62 of the second bottomed cylindrical body 60, the upper surface of the second middle lid 80, etc. can be considered. As information, the name, age at death, etc. of the deceased person stored can be considered. By attaching a normal label 91 to the top surface 71 of the second outer lid 70 and the side surface of the second bottomed cylindrical body 60, relatives and the like can also confirm it without a sense of discomfort.

[0037] Also, by attaching a QR code (registered trademark), an IC tag, or an IC chip to the inside of the outer lid and the middle lid, even when the appearance of the outer container 10 or the inner container 50 is damaged due to corrosion or the like, it is considered that the inside of the outer lid and the middle lid are not damaged, and it is possible to prevent the name of the deceased person from becoming unknown. Furthermore, instead of the IC chip, a memory card such as an SD card may be used. In the case of a memory card, the memory card is once removed, and the content is read with a card reader. Depending on the capacity of the memory card, if it is a memory card of about several tens of GByte, a lot of information, videos, and audio data about the deceased person can be stored. In this way, by adding a QR code (registered trademark), an IC tag, or an IC chip, the configuration of the present invention can be utilized more appropriately.

[0038] In this way, according to the present invention, the remains of a plurality of deceased persons can be stored as a whole without being mixed, the inner container 50 can be easily taken out from above the outer container 10, and the structure inside the container is simple, so that a spouse, a close relative, a pet, etc. can be surely placed adjacent to each other without a sense of discomfort.

[0039] Also, when the inner container 10 is placed on a plane, the second magnet 64 does not contact the plane, so even if the plane is a magnetic body, the inner container 10 is not adsorbed to the plane.

[0040] Furthermore, the central part of the outer lid of the inner container 10 bulges and contacts the bottom of the other inner container 10, so there is no lateral displacement at the time of contact, which is preferable.

[0041] Furthermore, since the inner container 10 is provided with an inner lid, even if the outer lid of the inner container 10 comes off during work, the remains will not scatter, which is preferable.

[0042] Moreover, since the outer container 10 and the inner container 50 are cylindrical, there is no risk of corners hitting each other when the inner container 10 is accommodated, which is preferable.

Industrial Applicability

[0043] The ossuary according to the present invention has a structure for accommodating a plurality of remains as a whole without mixing them, and can be used in any ossuary facility such as a cemetery or a mortuary. Therefore, the industrial applicability of the present invention is considered to be great.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0044] 1 Ossuary 10 Outer container 20 First bottomed cylindrical body 21 Opening 22 Side surface 23 Bottom surface 30 First outer lid 31 Top surface 32 Bottom surface 40 First inner lid 41 Handle 42 Bottom surface 43 First magnet 50 Inner container 60 Second bottomed cylindrical body 61 Opening 62 Side surface 63 Bottom surface 64 Second magnet 70 Second outer lid 71 Top surface 72 Bottom surface 80 Second inner lid 81 Handle 90 QR Code (Registered Trademark) 91 Label I Remains P Plane

Claims

1. It is composed of an outer container and a plurality of inner containers arranged therein. The outer container is composed of a first bottomed cylindrical part and a first outer lid. The first outer lid abuts so as to cover the opening of the first bottomed cylindrical part. The inner container is composed of a second bottomed cylindrical part and a second outer lid. The second outer lid abuts so as to cover the opening of the second bottomed cylindrical part. A second magnet is arranged at the bottom of the second bottomed cylindrical part, and the material of the inner container is a magnetic material. A bone urn, characterized in that when the inner containers are stacked, the upper part of the second outer lid and the lower part of the second magnet abut and magnetically adhere.

2. The bone urn according to Claim 1, characterized in that the material of the outer container is a non-magnetic material.

3. The outer container has a first inner lid, and the inner surface of the opening of the first bottomed cylindrical part and the first inner lid abut. The first inner lid has a handle. The bone urn according to Claim 1, characterized in that.

4. The inner container has a second inner lid, and the inner surface of the opening of the second bottomed cylindrical part and the second inner lid abut. The bone urn according to Claim 1, characterized in that.

5. When a plurality of the inner containers are arranged in the outer container, the second outer lid of the uppermost inner container and the first inner lid of the outer container abut. A first magnet is arranged at the bottom of the first inner lid. The bone urn according to Claim 3, characterized in that by lifting the handle of the first inner lid, all the inner containers can be lifted.

6. The bone urn according to Claim 1, characterized in that when the inner container is placed on a plane, the second magnet does not abut on the plane.

7. The bone urn according to Claim 1, characterized in that at least one of a QR code (registered trademark) and an IC chip is added to the outer container and / or the inner container.

8. The bone urn according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the outer container and the inner container are cylindrical.

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