Corrugated board coffin

Abstract

The invention is directed to a corrugated board coffin comprising a receptacle for receiving a corpse, a bottom tray wherein the receptacle is inserted into the bottom tray, a viewing cover having an aperture for viewing a portion of the corpse, the viewing cover being positioned over the receptacle, at least two hinge where each hinge has a first wing coupled to the viewing cover and a second wing extending from the viewing cove, and a lid positioned on the viewing cover wherein the lid is coupled to the viewing cover through the second wings of the at least two hinges such that the lid is movable between an open position and a closed position.

Description

[0001] Corrugated board coffin

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to the field of caskets or coffins. In particular, to the field of caskets or coffins made from cardboard or corrugated cardboard.

[0004] Background

[0005] Corrugated board or corrugated cardboard generally consists of at least three layers of paperboard or cardboard. Generally, a fluted layer is placed in the centre between liners. A single walled corrugated board comprises of two liners with a single fluted layer. The corrugated board can have an additional fluted section and an additional liner to increase rigidity and strength, i.e., the performance. Such corrugated board material is termed as a doubled wall material. Additional fluted sections and liners may be added to further increase performance.

[0006] Apart from the number of wall layers provided, the cost and performance of the corrugated board also depends on the fluted material Thickness and the number of flutes per meter is an important factor. The size of the flute also affects the distance between the two liners and, hence, the thickness of the corrugated board. Finally, the type and the weight of the paper used also influences the performance of the corrugated board. The required performance of the corrugated board can be achieved through selection of the various components and factors.

[0007] Corrugated cardboard coffins are generally known. US5307545A discloses a corrugated cardboard coffin for use in cremation funeral services, comprising a body receiving portion and a lid which is telescopically mounted thereon. The lid may consist of two sections which fit onto the top of the body receiving portion. One of the sections can be removed to allow mourners to view the body. The coffin provides a sturdy and cosmetically appealing coffin with no corrugated cardboard fluting being visible in the erected structure.

[0008] TW202045113A discloses such a coffin having a bottom board joined with foldable sidewalls and end wall with holes for connection to the bottom board through pins.

[0009] JP2020141785A discloses a corrugated cardboard coffin where at least a side wall of a coffin body and a lid body is constituted of cardboard The cardboard includes a decorative layer arranged on an exterior surface, and a linear slit is arranged on an inner surface on the opposite side to the exterior surface, so that, warping of the side wall or the lid body constituted of the cardboard is prevented by the linear slit

[0010] These coffins are known for being ecologically friendly for cremation and burial. However, there is still a desired objective for the corrugated cardboard coffin to be visually similar to a wooden coffin A further need is for the provision of decorations or markings on the corrugated cardboard coffin that does not affect the aesthetic or structural requirements thereof.

[0011] The present disclosure is directed, at least in part, to improving or overcoming one or more aspects of the prior art system.

[0012] Brief Summary of the Invention

[0013] The present disclosure is directed to a corrugated board coffin as defined in claim 1. The corrugated board coffin has an appearance that is similar to a traditional coffin and operates in a manner similar to traditional coffin. Particularly, the lid of the corrugated board coffin is movable between open and closed positions while being mounted End and side panels provide for surfaces that can bear decorative or required markings.

[0014] The present disclosure is further directed to a method of assembling the corrugated board coffin. The method comprises folding portions of the various unformed parts to the required shape and structure and placing the formed parts together.

[0015] The present disclosure is further directed to a kit for assembling the corrugated board coffin. The kit comprises the various unformed parts that can be assembled by following instructions.

[0016] Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] The foregoing and other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be more fully understood from the following description of various embodiments, when read together with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0018] Fig. 1 is an exploded view of the corrugated board coffin according to the present disclosure;

[0019] Fig. 2 illustrates the assembly of a lower portion of the corrugated board coffin;

[0020] Fig. 3 illustrates the assembly of a mid-portion of the corrugated board coffin;

[0021] Fig. 4 illustrates the assembly of a top portion of the corrugated board coffin, Fig. 5A is an isometric view of the assembled corrugated board coffin with one lid in an open position according to the present disclosure;

[0022] Fig. 5B is isometric top view of the assembled corrugated board coffin according to the present disclosure;

[0023] Fig. 5C is isometric bottom view of the assembled corrugated board coffin according to the present disclosure;

[0024] Fig. 6A to 6C illustrates formation of a receptacle of the corrugated board coffin from an unformed receptacle;

[0025] Fig. 7A is an isometric view of an unformed bottom tray;

[0026] Fig. 7B is a magnified view of a portion of the unformed bottom tray of Fig. 7A;

[0027] Figs. 7C to 7E illustrates formation of the bottom tray of the corrugated board coffin;

[0028] Fig. 8A is an isometric view of an unformed viewing cover,

[0029] Fig. 8B is a magnified view of a portion of the unformed viewing cover of Fig. 8A;

[0030] Fig. 8C illustrates the insertion of hinges into the unformed viewing cover;

[0031] Figs. 8D and 8E illustrates formation of the viewing cover of the corrugated board coffin;

[0032] Fig. 8F illustrates the positioning of a viewing panel into the formed viewing cover to form a frame border;

[0033] Fig. 8G illustrates the positioning of a frame onto the frame border;

[0034] Fig. 8H is an isometric view of the viewing cover with the frame;

[0035] Fig. 81 is a top view of the viewing cover with the frame;

[0036] Fig. 9A and 9B are isometric view of an embodiment of a hinge;

[0037] Figs. 9C to 9F illustrates formation of a further embodiment of a hinge;

[0038] Figs. 10A illustrates the assembly of a bracing for a lid of the corrugated board coffin;

[0039] Figs. 10B to 101 illustrates formation of the lid of the corrugated board coffin;

[0040] Fig. 10J is a top view of an embodiment with two sections of the lid;

[0041] Fig. 1 OK is a bottom view of the embodiment with two sections of the lid;

[0042] Figs. 11A to 11B illustrates the formation of an end panel of the corrugated board coffin;

[0043] Fig. 12A illustrates the formation of a cushioning element of the corrugated board coffin;

[0044] Fig. 12B is an isometric view of the formed cushioning element;

[0045] Figs. 13A to 13B illustrate the formation of a support;

[0046] Fig. 13C is an isometric view of the support;

[0047] Figs. 14A to 14D illustrate the formation of a frame;

[0048] Fig. 14E is an isometric view of the frame; and

[0049] Fig. 15 is an isometric view of a kit according to the present disclosure.

[0050] Detailed Description

[0051] This disclosure generally relates to corrugated board coffin 10 for accommodating a corpse. The corrugated board coffin 10 and parts thereof can be formed from single walled, double walled or triple walled corrugated boards. The layers of the corrugated board coffin 10 can be formed from paperboard or cardboard materials. Boxes made from corrugated boards may also be commonly referred to as carton boxes.

[0052] With reference to Figs. 1 and Figs. 5A to 5C, the corrugated board coffin 10 comprises a receptacle 12, bottom tray 20, a viewing cover 22, at least two hinges 26 and a lid 32. The receptacle 12 is positioned in the bottom tray 20 and the viewing cover 22 is positioned over the receptacle 12 Bottom tray 20 provides for physical handling of the corrugated board coffin 10 by pall bearers. The hinges 26 are coupled between the viewing cover 22 and the lid 32. Hinges 26 allow the lid 32 to move between an open position and a closed position. In the open position the corpse is viewable through the viewing cover 22 and in the closed position the corpse is blocked from view by the lid 32.

[0053] The corrugated board coffin 10 may further comprise a viewing panel 42, at least one support 46, end and side panels 54, 56 and a cushioning element 62 The viewing panel 42 is positioned between the receptacle 12 and viewing cover 22. The cushioning element 62 is contained in the receptacle 12. The cushioning element 62 is positioned at the bottom of the receptacle 12 The end and side panels 54, 56 are positioned on the exterior walls of the receptacle 12.

[0054] Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, the receptacle 12 has a receptacle opening 14 and a base panel 16 Base panel 16 is opposite the receptacle opening 14. The receptacle opening 14 is defined by a receptacle rim 18. Receptacle opening 14 permits access into the receptacle 12. Base panel 16 is substantially flat and permits the receptacle 12 to rest on a surface. Extending between the receptacle opening 14 and the base panel 16, the receptacle 12 has end walls 58 and side walls 60 that form and encompass the interior of the receptacle 12, for accommodating the corpse. The height of the receptacle 12 is determined by the end walls 58 and side walls 60. Receptacle rim 18 is formed by the free edges of the end walls 58 and side walls 60.

[0055] The cushioning element 62 is contained in the interior of the receptacle 12 The cushioning element 62 is positioned in the bottom of the receptacle 12 bound by the end walls 58 and side walls 60. In an embodiment, the cushioning element 62 rests on the base panel 16. In a further embodiment, the cushioning element 62 may be provided in the interior on the end walls 58, side walls 60 and base panel 16. In yet a further embodiment, the receptacle 12 is substantially rectangular with the receptacle opening 14, the base panel 16 and side walls 60 being longitudinally extended. The cushioning element 62 may comprise a cloth covering, and flexible foam materials positioned between the cushioning element 62 and the cloth covering.

[0056] Fig. 6A shows an unformed receptacle 12. In this disclosure, the term ‘unformed’ refers to the part of the corrugated board coffin 10 that is in a state that cannot be assembled with the other parts. The unformed part is generally flat and requires manipulation to be brought into a formed state that permits fitting with other parts for assembly of the corrugated board coffin 10. Fig 1 shows the various parts of the corrugated board coffin 10 in the respective formed states.

[0057] The unformed receptacle 12 comprises the base panel 16, receptacle end panels 66, receptacle side panels 68 and closing flaps 70. The receptacle end panels 66 are joined to opposite ends of the base panel 16. The receptacle end panels 66 are both substantially rectangular and correspond in length to the width of the base panel 16. In particular, two receptacle end panels 66 are provided and each receptacle end panel 66 is separately joined to opposite transverse ends of the base panel 16.

[0058] The receptacle side panels 68 are joined to opposite sides of the base panel 16. The receptacle side panels 68 are both substantially rectangular and correspond in length to the length of the base panel 16. In particular, two receptacle side panels 68 are provided and each receptacle side panel 68 is separately joined to opposite longitudinal sides of the base panel 16

[0059] The closing flaps 70 are joined to opposite transverse ends of each of the receptacle side panels 68. The closing flaps 70 are both substantially rectangular and correspond in length to the width of the receptacle side panels 68 and the width of the receptacle end panels 66. In particular, four closing flaps 70 are provided. Two closing flaps 70 are separately joined to opposite transverse ends of one receptacle side panel 68. The other two closing flaps 70 are separately joined to opposite transverse ends of the other side panel 68.

[0060] As described later, in the formed state of the receptacle 12, the receptacle end panels 66 and the closing flaps 70 constitute the end walls 58 and the receptacle side panels 68 constitute the side walls 60.

[0061] Receptacle folding grooves 72 are provided between the base panel 16, and the receptacle end and side panels 66, 68. Receptacle folding grooves 72 are provided between the receptacle side panels 68 and the closing flaps 70. The receptacle folding grooves 72 enable the relative movement between the respective panels and flaps. Specifically, the receptacle folding grooves 72 are configured to enable independent rotational movement between the receptacle end and side panels 66, 68 and the base panel 16 and between the closing flaps 70 and the respective receptacle side panels 68. The rotational movement occurs at the moment each receptacle end panel 66 or each receptacle side panel 68 is folded relative to the base panel 16 or at the moment each closing flap 70 is folded relative to the respective receptacle side panel 68.

[0062] The receptacle folding grooves 72 are v-cut into the corrugated board at the respective junctions of each receptacle end panel 66 and the base panel 16, each receptacle side panel 68 and the base panel 16 and each closing flap 70 and the respective receptacle side panel 68. The v-cut is performed through a v-cut scoring process that removes portions of the corrugated board at said respective junctions. In the v-cut scoring process a liner is retained which is a cardboard layer of the corrugated cardboard, while removing the corrugated portions and the other liner layers. The v-cut scoring results in the exposed edges being inclined. The exposed edges meet at the retained liner. In an embodiment, the v-cut has an angle with a range of 15 degrees to 95 degrees. Preferably, the angle is 90 degrees. The origin of the angle being taken from the meeting point of the inclined edges at the retained liner. The angle is formed between the inclined edges.

[0063] Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, the bottom tray 20 has a tray opening 21 and a tray main panel 74. The tray opening 21 is defined by a tray rim 19. Tray opening 21 permits access into the bottom tray 20. Tray main panel 74 is substantially flat and permits the bottom tray 20 to rest on a surface. Extending between the tray opening 21 and the tray main panel 74, the receptacle 12 has end walls 23 and side walls 25 that form and encompass the interior of the bottom tray 20, for accommodating the corpse. The height of the bottom tray 20 is determined by the end walls 23 and side walls 25. Bottom tray 20 has a form that corresponds to the receptacle 12. The bottom tray 20 is substantially rectangular with the tray opening 21, the tray main panel 74 and side walls 25 are longitudinally extended Tray Rim 19 is formed by the free edges of the end walls 23 and side walls 25.

[0064] Fig. 7A shows an unformed bottom tray 20. The unformed bottom tray 20 comprises the tray main panel 74, tray end panels 76, tray side panels 78, tray end and side fold-over flaps 80, 82 and tray support flaps 106. The tray end panels 76 are joined to opposite ends of the tray main panel 74. The tray end panels 76 are both substantially rectangular and correspond in length to the width of the tray main panel 74. In particular, two tray end panels 76 are provided and each tray end panel 76 is separately joined to opposite transverse ends of the tray main panel 74.

[0065] The tray side panels 78 are joined to opposite sides of the tray main panel 74. The tray side panels 78 are both substantially rectangular and correspond in length to the length of the tray main panel 74. In particular, two tray side panels 78 are provided and each tray side panel 78 is separately joined to opposite longitudinal sides of the tray main panel 74.

[0066] The tray end and side fold-over flaps 80, 82 are joined to the edges of respective tray end and side panels 76, 78 opposite to the edges joined to the tray main panel 74. Each tray end panel 76 is interposed between the respective tray end fold-over flap 80 and the tray main panel 74. Each tray side panel 78 is interposed between the respective tray side fold-over flap 82 and the tray main panel 74. In an embodiment, the tray end and side fold-over flaps 80, 82 are substantially rectangular and are shorter, or reduced in length, than the respective tray end and side panels 76, 78. Each of the tray end and side fold-over flaps 80, 82 comprise respective first strips 92 and respective second strips 96. Flap folding grooves 100 are provided between the first strips 92 and the respective second strips 96.

[0067] Flap folding grooves 100 are the same as the receptacle folding grooves 72, disclosed above. The disclosure of the receptacle folding grooves 72 are applicable for the flap folding grooves 100 in regard to the operational mechanism and structure. Hence, the flap folding grooves 100 are also configured to enable independent rotational movement between the first strips 92 and the respective second strips 96. The flap folding grooves 100 are also v-cut into the corrugated board at the respective junctions. The v-cut has an angle with a range of 15 degrees to 95 degrees. Preferably, the angle is 90 degrees.

[0068] The tray notches 84 are provided adjacent the longitudinal and transverse edges 86, 88 of the tray main panel 74. Tray notches 84 are close to but do not touch the longitudinal and transverse edges 86, 88. The tray notches 84 are aligned linearly on the tray main panel 74 adjacent the corresponding longitudinal and transverse edges 86, 88. In an embodiment, tray notches 84 are elongated holes that are orientated parallel to the respective longitudinal and transverse edges 86, 88. Tray notches 84 may be narrow. In a further embodiment, tray notches 84 are blind holes. Each blind hole is formed by removing a portion of the corrugated cardboard to leave a liner that forms the bottom of the blind hole. In yet a further embodiment, the tray notches 84 are through holes.

[0069] The first strips 92 have tray tabs 102 for insertion into the corresponding tray notches 84. The quantity and positions of tray tabs 102 correspond to the quantity and positions of the tray notches 84. The tray tabs 102 extend from free longitudinal edges 104 of the respective first strips 92 The second strips 96 are connected between the respective first strip 92 and the respective tray end and side panels 76, 78. Each second strip 96 is interposed between a respective first strip 92 through a flap folding groove 100 and the respective tray end and side panels 76, 78 through a tray folding groove 90.

[0070] Tray folding grooves 90 are provided between the tray main panel 74 and tray end and side panels 76, 78. Tray folding grooves 90 are provided between the tray end and side fold- over flaps 80, 82 and the respective tray end and side panels 76, 78.

[0071] Tray folding grooves 90 are the same as the receptacle folding grooves 72, disclosed above. The disclosure of the receptacle folding grooves 72 are applicable for the tray folding grooves 90 in regard to the operational mechanism and structure. Hence, the tray folding grooves 90 are also configured to enable independent rotational movement between the tray end and side panels 76, 78 and the tray main panel 74 and between the tray end and side fold- over flaps 80, 82 and the respective tray end and side panels 76, 78. The tray folding grooves 90 are also v-cut into the corrugated board at the respective junctions. The v-cut has an angle with a range of 15 degrees to 95 degrees. Preferably, the angle is 90 degrees.

[0072] Tray support flaps 106 are joined to opposite transverse ends of each of the first strips 92 of the tray end fold-over flaps 80. The tray support flaps 106 are substantially rectangular and are longer in length relative to the combined widths of the tray side fold-over flap 82, tray side panel 78 and the flap and tray folding grooves 100, 90 In particular, four tray support flaps 106 are provided. Two tray ray support flaps 106 are separately joined to opposite transverse ends of one first strip 92. The other two tray ray support flaps 106 are separately joined to opposite transverse ends of the other first strip 92.

[0073] As described later, in the formed state of the bottom tray 20, the tray end panels 76 and the tray end fold-over flaps 80 constitute the end walls 23. The tray side panels 78 and the tray side fold-over flaps 82 constitute the side walls 25 The tray rim 19 is formed by the external surfaces of the second strips 96 of the tray end and side fold-over flaps 80, 82.

[0074] With reference to Fig. 1, the receptacle 12 is inserted into the bottom tray 20. The tray opening 21 is configured to have a size that permits the insertion of the bottom tray 20 into the interior thereof. In particular, the tray rim 19 is configured to have a size that permits the insertion of the base panel 16 into the interior of the bottom tray 20. The dimensions of the tray rim 19 is configured to be greater than the base panel 16. The end walls 23 and side walls 25 of the bottom tray 20 contact the corresponding end walls 58 and side walls 60 of the receptacle 12. In particular, the interior of the end walls 23 and side walls 25 of the bottom tray 20 contact the exterior of the corresponding end walls 58 and side walls 60 of the receptacle 12. With the receptacle 12 inserted into the bottom tray 20, the base panel 16 is supported on the bottom tray 20. The base panel 16 of the receptacle 12 rests on the tray main panel 74 of the bottom tray 20.

[0075] In an embodiment, the receptacle 12 is form fitted into the bottom tray 20. The dimensions of the tray rim 19 and end and side walls 23, 25 of the bottom tray 20 are configured to enable form fitting of the end and side walls 23, 25 of the bottom tray 20 and the corresponding end and side walls 58, 60 of the receptacle 12. In a further embodiment, adhesives are provided between the base panel 16 and the tray main panel 74. In yet a further embodiment, adhesives are provided between the end walls 23 and side walls 25 of the bottom tray 20 and the corresponding end walls 58 and side walls 60 of the receptacle 12.

[0076] With respect to Figs. 1 and 3, the viewing cover 22 has an aperture 24 for viewing a portion of the corpse. Aperture 24 may be a through hole formed in the viewing cover 22 and having dimensions and shape that may be formed as required. In an embodiment, aperture 24 may be positioned adjacent a transverse edge 122 of the viewing cover 22.

[0077] The viewing cover 22 is positioned over the receptacle opening 14 of the receptacle 12. The viewing cover 22 has a form that corresponds to the receptacle 12. In an embodiment, the viewing cover 22 is substantially rectangular and is longitudinally extended with a longitudinal edge 36 and the transverse edge 122 being perpendicular to the longitudinal extension.

[0078] Fig. 8E shows a partially formed viewing cover 22. The viewing cover 22 has a cover opening 35 and a cover main panel 108 Cover main panel 108 is opposite the cover opening 35. The cover opening 35 is defined by a cover rim 37. Cover opening 35 permits access of the receptacle rim 18 of the receptacle 12. Cover main panel 108 is substantially flat. Extending between the cover opening 35 and the cover main panel 108, the viewing cover 22 has end walls 39 and side walls 41 that form and encompass the interior of the viewing cover 22, for accommodating a portion of the receptacle 12. The height of the viewing cover 22 is determined by the end walls 39 and side walls 41. Cover rim 37 is formed by the free edges of the end walls 39 and side walls 41. In an embodiment, cover main panel 108 rests on the receptacle rim 18.

[0079] With reference to Fig 1, the receptacle 12 is inserted into the viewing cover 22. The cover opening 35 is configured to have a size that permits the insertion of the receptacle 12 into the interior of the viewing cover 22. In particular, the cover rim 37 is configured to have a size that permits the insertion of the receptacle 12 into the interior of the viewing cover 22. The dimensions of the cover rim 37 is configured to be greater that the receptacle rim 18. The end walls 39 and side walls 41 of the viewing cover 22 contact the corresponding end walls 58 and side walls 60 of the receptacle 12. In particular, the interior of the end walls 39 and side walls 41 of the viewing cover 22 contact the exterior of the corresponding end walls 58 and side walls 60 of the receptacle 12. With the receptacle 12 inserted into the viewing 22, the cover main panel 108 is supported on the receptacle 12. Tn an embodiment, the cover main panel 108 of the viewing cover 22 rests on the receptacle rim 18 of the receptacle 22.

[0080] In an embodiment, the receptacle 12 is form fitted into the viewing cover 22. The dimensions of the cover rim 37 and end walls 58 and side walls 60 of the receptacle 12 are configured to enable form fitting of the viewing cover 22 and the corresponding end and side walls 58, 60 of the receptacle 12. In a further embodiment, adhesives are provided between the cover main panel 108 and the receptacle rim 18 In yet a further embodiment, adhesives are provided between the end walls 39 and side walls 41 of the viewing cover 22 and the corresponding end walls 58 and side walls 60 of the receptacle 12.

[0081] Fig. 8A shows an unformed viewing cover 22. The unformed viewing cover 22 comprises the cover main panel 108 having the aperture 24, cover end panels 110, cover side panels 112, cover end and side fold-over flaps 114, 116 and cover support flaps 132. The cover end panels 110 are joined to opposite ends of the cover main panel 108 The cover end panels 110 are both substantially rectangular and correspond in length to the width of the cover main panel 108. In particular, two cover end panels 110 are provided and each cover tray end panel 110 is separately joined to opposite transverse ends of the cover main panel 108

[0082] The cover side panels 112 are joined to opposite sides of the cover main panel 108. The cover side panels 112 are both substantially rectangular and correspond in length to the length of the cover main panel 108. In particular, two cover side panels 112 are provided and each cover side panel 112 is separately joined to opposite longitudinal sides of the cover main panel 108.

[0083] The cover end and side fold-over flaps 114, 116 are joined to the edges of respective cover end and side panels 110, 112 opposite to the edges joined to the cover main panel 108. Each cover end panel 110 is interposed between the respective cover end fold-over flap 114 and the cover main panel 108. Each cover side panel 112 is interposed between the respective cover side fold-over flap 116 and the cover main panel 108. In an embodiment, the cover end and side fold-over flaps 114, 116 are substantially rectangular and are shorter, or reduced in length, than the respective cover end and side panels 76, 78.

[0084] Each of the cover end and side fold-over flaps 114, 116 comprise respective first strips 124 and respective second strips 126. Flap folding grooves 94 are provided between the first strips 124 and the respective second strips 126.

[0085] Flap folding grooves 94 are the same as the receptacle folding grooves 72, disclosed above. The disclosure of the receptacle folding grooves 72 are applicable for the flap folding grooves 94 in regard to the operational mechanism and structure. Hence, the flap folding grooves 94 are also configured to enable independent rotational movement between the first strips 124 and the respective second strips 126. The flap folding grooves 94 are also v-cut into the corrugated board at the respective junctions. The v-cut has an angle with a range of 15 degrees to 95 degrees. Preferably, the angle is 90 degrees.

[0086] Cover notches 118 are provided adjacent the longitudinal and transverse edges 36, 122 of the cover main panel 108. Cover notches 118 are close to but do not touch the longitudinal and transverse edges 36, 122. The cover notches 118 are aligned linearly on the cover main panel 108 In an embodiment, cover notches 118 are elongated holes that are orientated parallel to the respective longitudinal and transverse edges 36, 122. Cover notches 118 may be narrow. In a further embodiment, notches 118 are blind holes. Each blind hole is formed by removing a portion of the corrugated cardboard to leave a liner that forms the bottom of the blind hole. In yet a further embodiment, the cover notches 118 are through holes.

[0087] The viewing cover 22 has slots 34 positioned on the cover main panel 108. The slots 34 are through holes. The slots 34 are positioned between corresponding cover notches 118 and the corresponding longitudinal edge 36. The slots 34 are aligned longitudinally on the cover main panel 108. The alignment of the slots 34 is parallel to the alignment of the cover notches 118 The row of slots 34 are positioned between the row of cover notches 118 and the longitudinal edge 36. In an embodiment, slots 34 are elongated holes that are orientated parallel to the longitudinal edge 36. In a further embodiment, the slots 34 may be narrow. In yet a further embodiment, the dimensions of the slots 34 and notches are the same.

[0088] The first strips 124 have cover tabs 128 for insertion into the corresponding cover notches 118. The quantity and positions of cover tabs 128 correspond to the quantity and positions of the cover notches 118. The cover tabs 128 extend from free longitudinal edges 130 of the respective first strips 124. The second strips 126 are connected between the respective first strip 124 and the respective cover end and side panels 110, 112. Each second strip 126 is interposed between a respective first strip 124 through the flap folding groove 94 and the respective tray end and side panels 76, 78 through a cover folding groove 120.

[0089] Cover folding grooves 120 are provided between the cover main panel 108 and cover end and side panels 110, 112. Cover folding grooves 120 are provided between the cover end and side fold-over flaps 114, 116 and the respective cover end and side panels 110, 112.

[0090] Cover folding grooves 120 are the same as the receptacle folding grooves 72, disclosed above The disclosure of the receptacle folding grooves 72 are applicable for the cover folding grooves 120 in regard to the operational mechanism and structure. Hence, the cover folding grooves 120 are also configured to enable independent rotational movement between the cover end and side panels 110, 112 and the cover main panel 108 and between the cover end and side fold-over flaps 114, 116 and the respective cover end and side panels 110, 112. The cover folding grooves 120 are also v-cut into the corrugated board at the respective junctions. The cover folding grooves 120 are formed through the v-cut scoring process used for the folding grooves 72. The v-cut has an angle with a range of 15 degrees to 95 degrees. Preferably, the angle is 90 degrees.

[0091] Cover support flaps 132 are joined to opposite transverse ends of each of the first strips 124 of the cover end fold-over flaps 114. The cover support flaps 132 are substantially rectangular. The cover support flaps 132 have substantially the same relative to the combined widths of the cover side fold-over flap 116, cover side panel 112 and the flap and cover folding grooves 94, 120. In particular, four cover support flaps 132 are provided. Two cover support flaps 132 are separately joined to opposite transverse ends of one first strip 124. The other two cover support flaps 132 are separately joined to opposite transverse ends of the other first strip 124. The slots 34 are longitudinally spaced from the transverse edges 122 to provide a sufficient distance for the cover support flaps 132 when positioned over the cover main panel 108.

[0092] As described later, in the formed state of the viewing cover 22, the cover end panels 110 and the cover end fold-over flaps 114 constitute the end walls 39. The cover side panels 112 and the cover side fold-over flaps 116 constitute the side walls 41. The cover rim 37 is formed by the external surfaces of the second strips 126 of the cover end and side fold-over flaps 114, 116.

[0093] Referring to Fig. 1 , the at least two hinges 26 enable relative movement between the lid 32 and the viewing cover 22. Specifically, the at least two hinges 26 are configured to enable rotational movement between the lid 32 and the viewing cover 22. In an embodiment, additional hinges 26 can be included.

[0094] Figs. 9A to 9F show embodiments of a hinge 26. In the embodiments, the hinge 26 has a first wing 28 and a second wing 30. First wing 28 is rotatable relative to the second wing 30. Each hinge 26 has a pivot 31 formed between the first and second wings 28, 30 The pivot 31 is formed by a cardboard layer 33 of the corrugated board coffin 10. The cardboard layer 33 is a liner of the corrugated board coffin 10. In an embodiment, the cardboard layer 33 may further comprise a fluted portion of the corrugated cardboard.

[0095] With the hinge 26 inserted into a corresponding slot 34, the pivot 31 may be parallel to the slot 34. The pivot 31 may be spaced from the slot 34 and the slit 38. The pivot 31 may be positioned between the lid 32 and the viewing cover 22.

[0096] In an embodiment, shown in Figs. 9A and 9B, a partial straight cut between the first wing 28 and second wing 30 forms the pivot 31. The straight cut may extend from a liner through the corrugated portions to the opposite liner that forms the cardboard layer 33. Removal of portions of the corrugated cardboard are not required. The partial straight cut may be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second wing 30. The partial straight results in exposed edges 27, 29 that are connected by the cardboard layer 33.

[0097] In an alternative embodiment, a pair of partial straight cuts are performed in the hinge 26. A portion of the corrugated board coffin 10 formed by the pair of straight cuts is removed to leave the cardboard layer 33 that remains attached to the exposed edges 27, 29 of the first and second wings 28, 30. The partial straight cut may be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second wing 30. In a further alternative embodiment, shown in Figs. 9C to 9F the first wing 28 is joined to the second wing 30 through a narrow strip of the cardboard layer 33

[0098] In yet an further alternative embodiment, the first wing 28 is joined to the second wing 30 through a wider strip of the cardboard layer 33. Portions of the cardboard layer 33 are further adhered onto mutually facing exposed edges 27, 29 of the first and second wings 28, 30 to form the pivot 31.

[0099] Each hinge 26 is coupled to the viewing cover 22. In particular, the first wing 28 is coupled to the viewing cover 22 and the second wing 30 extends from the viewing cover 22. Each hinge 26 is coupled to the viewing cover 22 through a corresponding slot 34. The second wing 30 is inserted through the corresponding slot 34. The second wing 30 of each hinge 26 extends from the respective first wing 28 through the corresponding slot 34. The second wing 30 extends freely from the respective first wing 28 for further engagement. With the hinge 26 coupled the pivot 31 is spaced from the slot 34 over the viewing cover 22.

[0100] The first wing 28 of each hinge 26 has at least one portion with a width that is greater than the length of the corresponding slot 34 of the viewing cover 22. At least a portion of the first wing 28 has a width that is greater than the width of a portion of the respective second wing 30. In an embodiment, hinge 26 has a T-shaped structure. The quantity and positions of hinges 26 is determined by the quantity and positions of the slots 34.

[0101] With reference to Fig. 1, the lid 32 comprises a top cover 51, a bracing 53 and a covering 55 In an embodiment, the top cover 51 may have a monolithic structure. The bracing 53 and the covering 55 have, accordingly, respective monolithic structures. In an alternative embodiment, the top cover 51 may be formed in two sections. The bracing 53 and the covering 55 have, accordingly, respective structures configured to be in two sections.

[0102] In an alternative embodiment, the lid 32 comprises the top cover 51 and excludes the bracing 53 and the covering 55. In yet another alternative embodiment, the lid 32 comprises the top cover 51 and the bracing 53 and excludes the covering 55. In yet a further alternative embodiment, the lid 32 comprises the top cover 51 and the covering 55 and excludes the bracing 53.

[0103] With reference to Fig. 10A, the bracing 53 comprises a set of elongated axial and cross slats 85, 87. Axial slats 85 are longer than the cross slats 87. In the bracing 53, axial slats 85 are mutually aligned in a parallel order while cross slats 87 are also mutually aligned in a parallel order. Axial slats 85 are arranged perpendicularly to the cross slats 87.

[0104] Each cross slats 87 has a trapezoidal shape with two inclined ends 93 and two parallel sides 95. One of the parallel sides 95 is longer relative to the other. Each inclined end 93 extends from opposite ends of the shorter parallel side 95 to an upright portion 97 that connects with the longer parallel side 95. The upright portions 97 are mutually parallel and are perpendicular to the parallel sides 95, 97. The inclined ends 93 and the upright portions 97 are the extremities of each cross slat 87

[0105] Each axial slat 85 has a trapezoidal shape with an inclined end 93, an upright end 99 and two parallel sides 95. One of the parallel sides 95 is longer relative to the other. The inclined end 93 extends from an end of the shorter parallel side 95 to an upright portion 97 that connects with the longer parallel side 95. The upright end 95 connects the opposite ends of the shorter parallel side 95 and the longer parallel side 95. The upright portion 97 and upright ends 99 are perpendicular to the parallel sides 95, 97. The inclined end 93 and the upright portion 97 are at an extremity and the upright end 95 at the other extremity of each axial slat 87.

[0106] Axial and cross slats 85, 87 are provided with slots 89 that linearly extend into the structure of the axial and cross slats 85, 87. The slots 89 are mutually parallelly aligned and are regularly spaced apart along the length of the axial and cross slats 85, 87. Each cross slat 87 can connect with an axial slat 85 through the engagement of the respective slots 89 Slots 89 are arranged to enable the parallelly arranged cross slats 87 to engage parallelly arranged axial slats 85. The respective openings of the slots 89 of the axial and cross slats 85, 87 face in the opposite directions. The openings of the slots 89 in the cross slats 87 are positioned on the shorter parallel side 95. The openings of the slots 89 in the axial slats 85 are positioned on the longer parallel side 95.

[0107] Notches 91 are provided at the opposite ends of the axial and cross slats 85, 87 In the cross slat 87, the notches 91 are positioned adjacent the upright portions 95. In the axial slat 87, the notches 91 are positioned adjacent the upright portion 95 and the upright end 99. Notches 91 are aligned parallel to the slots 89. The openings of the notches 91 of the axial and cross slats 85, 87 face the same direction and are positioned on the respective longer parallel sides 95 of the axial and cross slats 85, 87. In the cross slats 87, the notches 91 extend linearly in a direction opposite to the slots 89 In the axial slats 85, the notches 91 extend linearly in the same direction as the slots 89. Notches 91 have a shorter depth relative to the slots 89. Fig. 10B shows the bracing 53 being positioned into an unformed top cover 51. The unformed top cover 51 comprises top main panel 101, front top end panel 103, rear top end panel 105, top side panels 107 and top end and side fold-over flaps 109, 111. The front and rear top end panels 103, 105 are joined to opposite ends of the top main panel 101.

[0108] The front top end panel 103 comprises a first portion 145 and a second portion 119. The first portion 145 is connected to the second portion 119 through a front top end panel folding groove 150. The front top end panel folding groove 150 is the same as the receptacle folding grooves 72, disclosed above. The disclosure of the receptacle folding grooves 72 are applicable for the front top end panel folding groove 150 regarding the operational mechanism and structure. Hence, the front top end panel folding groove 150 is also configured to enable independent rotational movement between the first portion 145 and the second portion 119. The front top end panel folding groove 150 is also v-cut into the corrugated board. The v-cut has an angle with a range of 15 degrees to 95 degrees. Preferably, the angle is 60 degrees.

[0109] The second portion 119 is connected to the top fold-over flap 109 through a top folding groove 113. The top folding groove 113 is formed by cutting a strip from the corrugated board to leave a gap between the cut portions that are held by a cardboard liner layer. The sides are separated by the gap. The gap is formed with a straight cut and a slant cut on either side. The slant cut is on the side closer to the top main panel 101 and has an angle a of substantially 45 degree inclination relative to the cardboard liner. The straight cut side is the side further away from the top main panel 101 and is 90 degrees relative to the cardboard liner. The side with the slant cut inclines away from the side with the straight cut with increasing depth of the groove. During folding of the top cover 51 the inclined side is moved against the cardboard liner and the free edge of the inclined side is pushed against the junction of the straight side and the cardboard layer. This arrangement enables relative movement of the second portion 119 and the top fold-over flap 109 Further, the straight side of the top folding groove 113 can be positioned on the second portion 119 during forming of the top cover 51.

[0110] The first portion 145 has a trapezoidal shape with two inclined ends and two parallel sides. One of the parallel sides is longer relative to the other. The shorter parallel side of first portion 145 is connected to the top main panel 101 through a top front folding groove 151. The longer parallel side of the first portion 145 is connected to the second portion 119 through the front top end panel folding groove 150. The inclined ends extend from opposite ends of the shorter parallel side to opposite ends of the longer parallel side. The face of the first portion 145 orientated towards the interior of the top cover 51 and the bracing 53 is configured to rest against the inclined ends 93 of the axial slats 85.

[0111] The top front folding groove 151 is the same as the receptacle folding grooves 72, disclosed above. The disclosure of the receptacle folding grooves 72 are applicable for the top front folding groove 151 regarding the operational mechanism and structure. Hence, the top front folding groove 151 is also configured to enable independent rotational movement between the first portion 145 and the top main panel 101 The top front folding groove 151 is also v-cut into the corrugated board. The v-cut has an angle with a range of 15 degrees to 95 degrees. Preferably, the angle is 30 degrees.

[0112] The second portion 119 is substantially rectangular The length of the second portion 119 is longer than the width of the top main panel 101. The longer parallel side of the first portion 145 corresponds in length to the length of the second portion 119 and the shorter parallel side of the first portion 145 corresponds in length to the width of the top main panel 101. The face of the second portion 119 orientated towards the interior of the top cover 51 and the bracing 53 is configured to rest against the upright portions 97 of the axial slats 85.

[0113] The rear top end panel 105 has a six-sided structure with two parallel sides and ends with an inclined portion and an upright portion. One of the parallel sides is longer relative to the other. The shorter parallel side is connected to the top main panel 101 through a top rear folding groove 152. The top rear folding groove 152 is the same as the receptacle folding grooves 72, disclosed above. The disclosure of the receptacle folding grooves 72 are applicable for the top rear folding groove 152 regarding the operational mechanism and structure Hence, the top rear folding groove 152 is also configured to enable independent rotational movement between the top rear panel 105 and the top main panel 101. The top rear folding groove 152 is also v-cut into the corrugated board. The v-cut has an angle with a range of 15 degrees to 95 degrees. Preferably, the angle is 90 degrees.

[0114] The inclined portions, of the ends, extend outwardly from opposite ends of the shorter parallel side to upright portions that connect to the longer parallel side. The upright portion is perpendicular to both the short and long parallel sides. The shorter parallel side of the top rear panel 105 corresponds in length to the width of the top main panel 101. The face of the rear top end panel 105 orientated towards the interior of the top cover 51 and the bracing 53 is configured to rest against the upright ends 99 of the axial slats 85. The longer parallel side is connected to a top fold-over flap 109 through the top folding groove 113. This arrangement enables relative movement of the top rear panel 105 and the top fold-over flap 109. Further, the straight side of the top folding groove 113 can be positioned on the top rear panel 105 during forming of the top cover 51. The top side panels 107 are joined to opposite sides of the top main panel 101. Each top side panel 107 comprises a first portion 115 and a second portion 117 The first portion 115 has a trapezoidal shape with an inclined end, an upright end and two parallel sides. One of the parallel sides is longer relative to the other. The inclined end and the upright end connect the two parallel sides at opposite ends.

[0115] The shorter parallel side of first portion 115 is connected to the top main panel 101 through a top side folding groove 153. The top side folding grooves 153 are the same as the receptacle folding grooves 72, disclosed above. The disclosure of the receptacle folding grooves 72 are applicable for the top side folding grooves 153 regarding the operational mechanism and structure. Hence, the top side folding grooves 153 are also configured to enable independent rotational movement between the first portion 115 and the top main panel 101 The top side folding grooves 153 are also v-cut into the corrugated board. The v-cut has an angle with a range of 15 degrees to 95 degrees. Preferably, the angle is 30 degrees.

[0116] The longer parallel side of the first portion 115 is connected to the second portion 117 through a top side panel folding groove 154. The top side panel folding groove 154 is the same as the receptacle folding grooves 72, disclosed above. The disclosure of the receptacle folding grooves 72 are applicable for the top side panel folding groove 154 regarding the operational mechanism and structure. Hence, the top side panel folding groove 154 is also configured to enable independent rotational movement between the first portion 115 and the second portion 117. The top side panel folding groove 154 is also v-cut into the corrugated board. The v-cut has an angle with a range of 15 degrees to 95 degrees. Preferably, the angle is 60 degrees. The second portion 117 is connected to a side fold-over flap 111 through the top folding groove 113. This arrangement enables relative movement of the second portion 117 and the side fold-over flap 111. Further, the straight side of the top folding groove 113 can be positioned on the second portion 117 during forming of the top cover 51.

[0117] The inclined ends of the first portions 115 of the top side panels 107 engage with the corresponding inclined ends of the first portion 145 of the top front end panel 103. The upright ends of the first portions 115 of the top side panels 107 engage with the corresponding upright ends of the top rear end panel 105. The face of the first portion 115 orientated towards the interior of the top cover 51 and the bracing 53 is configured to rest against the inclined ends 93 of the cross slats 83.

[0118] The second portion 117 is substantially rectangular. The length of the second portion 117 is longer than the length of the top main panel 101 The longer parallel side of the first portion 115 corresponds in length to the length of the second portion 117 and the shorter parallel side of the first portion 115 corresponds in length to the length of the top main panel 101 The face of the second portion 117 orientated towards the interior of the top cover 51 and the bracing 53 is configured to rest against the upright portions 97 of the cross slats 87.

[0119] The top end fold-over flaps 109 are joined to the edges of respective top front and rear end panels 103, 105 opposite to the edges joined to the top main panel 101 Each front and rear end panels 103, 105 is interposed between the respective top end fold-over flap 109 and the top main panel 101. The top side fold-over flaps 111 are joined to the edges of respective top side panels 107 opposite to the edges joined to the top main panel 101. Each top side panel 107 is interposed between the respective top side fold-over flap 111 and the top main panel 101. In an embodiment, the top end and side fold-over flaps 109, 111 are substantially rectangular and are shorter, or reduced in length, than the respective top front and rear end panels 103, 105 and respective top side panels 107.

[0120] Each of the top end and side fold-over flaps 109, 111 comprise respective first strips 125 and respective second strips 127. Flap folding grooves 129 are provided between the first strips 125 and the respective second strips 127. The faces of the first strips 125 orientated towards the interior of the top cover 15 and the bracing 53 are configured to rest against the parallel sides of the axial slats 85 and the cross slats 87.

[0121] Flap folding grooves 129 are the same as the receptacle folding grooves 72, disclosed above. The disclosure of the receptacle folding grooves 72 are applicable for the flap folding grooves 129 in regard to the operational mechanism and structure. Hence, the flap folding grooves 129 are also configured to enable independent rotational movement between the first strips 125 and the respective second strips 127. The flap folding grooves 129 are also v-cut into the corrugated board at the respective junctions. The flap folding grooves 129 are formed through the v-cut scoring process used for the folding grooves 72. The v-cut has an angle with a range of 15 degrees to 95 degrees. Preferably, the angle is 90 degrees.

[0122] Slits 38 are provided in the second strip 127 of one top side fold-over flap 111 Slits 38 are contiguous with a side of the top side fold-over flap 111. The slits 38 may be contiguous with a flap folding groove 129. Slits 38 may be narrow. The slits 38 are through holes. The quantity and positions of the slots 34 of the viewing cover 22 correspond to the quantity and positions of the slits 38. The quantity and positions of hinges 26 is determined by the quantity and positions of the slots 34 and the slits 38.

[0123] The first strips 125 have free longitudinal edges 131 The second strips 127 are connected between the first strip 125 and the front end panel 103, between the first strip 125 and the rear end panel 105 and between the first strip 125 and the side end panel 107. Each second strip 127 is interposed between a respective first strip 125 through the flap folding groove 129 and the respective panels 103, 105, 107 through the top folding groove 113.

[0124] With reference to Figs. 10C and 10E, in an embodiment, the inclined ends of the first portion 145 of the top front end panel 103, the inclined and upright ends of the first portion 115 of the top side panel 107 and the inclined and upright portions of the ends of the top rear end panel 105 are provided with slanted cuts that extend outwardly from an interior face to the exterior face of the respective panels. The interior faces are those that contact the bracing 53 as described earlier. At the exterior faces, a liner cardboard layer 134 is left exposed. The liner cardboard layer 134 extends from the slant cut portions of the top rear end panel 105. The liner cardboard layer 134 is glued over the first portion 115 thereby covering the mutually contacting edges of the top rear end panel 105 and the first portion 115. This arrangement provides a continuous appearance between the top rear end panel 105 and the first portion 115.

[0125] Fig. 10H shows a covering 55 overlayed over the bracing 53 and form fitted to the top cover 51. The covering 55 conceals the bracing 53 and the interior of the top cover 51 from view. The covering 55 comprises a covering main panel 141 and flanges 143 extending from opposite sides of the covering main panel 141. The covering main panel 141 contacts a sloping end wall 133, a straight end wall 135 and side walls 137 of the top cover 51.

[0126] The flanges 143 are configured to engage the side walls 137 of the top cover 51. Flanges 143 are provided on the longitudinal sides of the covering 55. Flanges 143 are formed from the covering 55 and rotated to be perpendicular to the covering main panel 141. Flanges 143 extend away from the covering main panel 141. Lid notches 52 are formed on opposite ends of the covering that are adjacent to the sides with the flanges 143. Lid notches 52 are formed on the transverse ends of the covering 55.

[0127] With reference to Fig. 101 and as described later, in the partially formed state of the lid 32, the top front end panel 103 and the top end fold-over flaps 109 constitute a sloping end wall 133. The top rear end panel 105 and the tray end fold-over flaps 80 constitute the straight end wall 135. The top side panels 107 and the top side fold-over flaps 111 constitute the side walls 137. The top rim 139 is formed by the external surfaces of the second strips 127 of the top end and side fold-over flaps 109, 111.

[0128] In the monolithic version, the lid 32 comprises a continuous structure with the sloping end walls 133 at either end. In the two section embodiment, the lid 32 has a first portion with a sloping end wall 133 and a straight end wall 135 at the opposite end. The two sections are orientated so that the corresponding straight end walls 135 are mutually aligned and the sloping end walls 133 are located at either end. Each section is independently movable from the open position to the closed position. Each section may be supported in the open position independently by the at least one support 46.

[0129] With reference to Fig. 1 the viewing panel 42 positioned on the underside of the viewing cover 22. The underside of the view cover 22 faces the opening 14 of the receptacle 12 The viewing panel 42 is positioned on the cover main panel 108 In an embodiment, the viewing panel 42 is form fitted into the interior of the viewing cover 22.

[0130] The viewing panel 42 is configured to have a size that permits the insertion thereof into the interior of the viewing cover 22. In particular, the cover rim 37 is configured to have a size that permits the insertion of the viewing panel 42 into the interior of the viewing cover 22. The end walls 39 and side walls 41 of the viewing cover 22 contact the corresponding edges of the viewing panel 42.

[0131] In an embodiment, with the viewing panel 42 inserted into the viewing 22, the cover main panel 108 of the viewing cover 22 rests on the receptacle 12 and the edges of the viewing panel 42 are spaced from the receptacle rim 18 of the receptacle 22. In an alternative embodiment, with the viewing panel 42 inserted into the viewing 22, the viewing panel 42 rests on the receptacle 12. The viewing panel 42 is interposed between the receptacle rim 18 of the receptacle 22 and the cover main panel 108. In this embodiment, the viewing panel 42 rests on the receptacle rim 18.

[0132] In an embodiment, the viewing panel 42 is form fitted into the viewing cover 22. The dimensions of the viewing panel 42 are configured to enable form fitting into the viewing cover 22. In a further embodiment, adhesives are provided between the cover main panel 108 and the viewing panel 42. In yet another embodiment, the viewing panel 42 may be form fitted into the viewing cover 22 and adhesives may be used between the cover main panel 108 of the viewing cover 22 and the viewing panel 42. In yet a further embodiment, the viewing panel 42 may be coupled to the cover main panel 108 through mechanical means.

[0133] The viewing panel 42 has an aperture 44 for viewing a portion of a corpse. Aperture 44 may be a through hole formed in the viewing panel 42 and having dimensions and shape that may be formed as required. In an embodiment, aperture 44 may be positioned adjacent a transverse edge 45 of the viewing panel 42. The aperture 44 is smaller than the aperture 24 of the viewing cover 22.

[0134] Figs. 3 and 8H shows the viewing panel 42 positioned in the viewing cover 22. The aperture 44 is positioned within the edge defining the aperture 24. The respective apertures 24, 44 are aligned to form a frame border 47 between the edges defining the respective apertures 24, 44. The frame border 47 is available for positioning of a frame 43. The frame 43 has an aperture 49. The frame 43 may comprise a glass pane or an acrylic pane that is positioned at the aperture 49.

[0135] In an embodiment, the frame 43 may be removably positioned on the frame border 47. In an alternative embodiment, the frame 43 may be fixedly coupled to the frame border 47.

[0136] With reference to Figs. 1 and 5A, at least one support 46 is provided for retaining the lid 32 in the open position. Each support 46 has a first portion 48 being insertable into the lid notch 52 in the lid 32 and a second portion 50 being configured to rest on the viewing cover 22. First portion 48 may be configured as a tab that fits into the corresponding lid notch 52. The tabs may be form fitted with the corresponding lid notch 52. Second portion 50 may have at least one flat portion for resting on the cover main panel 108 of the viewing cover 22. The resting zone for the second portion 50 is spaced from the aperture 24. More than one support 46 may be used. Preferably, with a monolithic lid 32 at least two supports 46 are provided. With a two-section lid 32, as shown in Figs. 5A to 5C, each section may be provided with at least one support 46 each. In an embodiment, each section may be provided with at least two supports 46 each.

[0137] Figs. 1 show the end panels 54 coupled to end walls 58 of the receptacle 12 and side panels 56 coupled to side walls 60 of the receptacle 12. The end panels 54 and side panels 56 are interposed between the bottom tray 20 and the lid 32. End panels 54 and side panels 56 can be provided with decorative or ornamental markings End and side panels 54, 56 may be coupled to the receptacle 12 with adhesives.

[0138] With reference to Fig. 11 A, the end panel 54, comprises an insert 57 and a bracket 59. The unformed bracket 59 comprises the bracket main panel 63, bracket end panels 65 and bracket fold-over flaps 67. The bracket end panels 65 are joined to opposite ends of the bracket main panel 63. The bracket end panels 63 are both substantially rectangular and correspond in length to the width of the base panel 16. In particular, two bracket end panels 65 are provided and each bracket end panel 65 is separately joined to opposite transverse ends of the bracket main panel 63.

[0139] The bracket fold-over flaps 67 are joined to the edges of respective bracket end panels 65 opposite to the edges joined to the bracket main panel 63. Each bracket end panel 65 is interposed between the respective bracket fold-over flap 67 and the bracket main panel 63. In an embodiment, the bracket fold-over flaps 67 are substantially rectangular and have the same width as the respective bracket end panel 65.

[0140] Each of the bracket fold-over flaps 72 comprise respective first strips 69 and respective second strips 71. Flap folding grooves 73 are provided between the first strips 69 and the respective second strips 71. Flap folding grooves 73 are the same as the receptacle folding grooves 72, disclosed above. The disclosure of the receptacle folding grooves 72 are applicable for the flap folding grooves 73 in regard to the operational mechanism and structure. Hence, the flap folding grooves 73 are also configured to enable independent rotational movement between the first strips 69 and the respective second strips 71. The flap folding grooves 73 are formed through the v-cut scoring process used for the folding grooves 72. The flap folding grooves 73 are also v-cut into the corrugated board at the respective junctions.

[0141] The bracket notches 75 are provided adjacent the transverse edges 77 of the bracket main panel 63. Each bracket notches 75 are contiguous with respective corresponding edge 77. Bracket notches 75 may be narrow. In a further embodiment, bracket notches 75 are blind holes. Each blind hole is formed by removing a portion of the corrugated cardboard to leave a liner that forms the bottom of the blind hole. In yet a further embodiment, the bracket notches 75 are through holes.

[0142] The first strips 69 have bracket tabs 79 for insertion into the corresponding bracket notches 75. The quantity and positions of bracket tabs 79 correspond to the quantity and positions of the bracket notches 75. The bracket tabs 79 extend from free longitudinal edges 81 of the respective first strips 69. The second strips 71 are connected between the respective first strip 69 and the respective bracket end panels 65. Each second strip 71 is interposed between the respective first strip 69 through the flap folding groove 73 and the respective bracket end panel 65 through a bracket folding groove 83 First strips 69 have a reduced width relative to the width of the bracket end panels 65.

[0143] Bracket folding grooves 83 are provided between the tray main panel 63 and bracket end panels 65. Bracket folding grooves 83 are provided between the bracket fold-over flaps 67 and the respective bracket end panel 65. Bracket folding grooves 83 are the same as the receptacle folding grooves 72, disclosed above. The disclosure of the receptacle folding grooves 72 are applicable for the bracket folding grooves 83 in regard to the operational mechanism and structure. Hence, the bracket folding grooves 83 are also configured to enable independent rotational movement between the bracket end panels 65 and the bracket main panel 63 and between the bracket end fold-over flaps 67 and the respective bracket end panels 65. The bracket folding grooves 83 are also v-cut into the corrugated board at the respective junctions. The bracket folding grooves 83 are formed through the v-cut scoring process used for the folding grooves 72. The v-cut has an angle with a range of 15 degrees to 95 degrees. Preferably, the angle is 90 degrees.

[0144] Insert 57 is configured to positioned in the bracket 59 to form the end panel 54. The insert 57 is formed from a flat corrugated board and has cut outs 61 at opposite ends. The quantity and positions of cut outs 61 correspond to the quantity and positions of the bracket notches 75. The cut outs 61 are aligned to the bracket notches 75. The ends of the insert 57 is interposed between the free longitudinal edges 81 of the respective first strips 69 and the bracket main panel 63. This retains the insert 57 in the bracket 59.

[0145] A method of assembling the corrugated board coffin 10 comprises the following steps. a. With reference to Figs. 6A to 6C, forming the receptacle 12 for receiving a corpse wherein the receptacle 12 has the receptacle opening 14 and the base panel 16 opposite the receptacle opening 14, the receptacle opening 14 being defined by a receptacle rim 18. b. With reference to Figs. 7A to 7E, forming the bottom tray 20. c. Forming at least two hinges 26 wherein each hinge 26 has the first wing 28 and the second wing 30. d With reference to Figs 8A to 8E, coupling the at least two hinges 26 to the unformed viewing cover 22 wherein the viewing cover 22 has the aperture 24 for viewing a portion of the corpse and forming the viewing cover 22 wherein the first wings 28 of the at least two hinges 26 are coupled to the viewing cover 22 and the second wings 30 extend from the viewing cover 22. e. Forming the lid 32. f. With reference to Fig 2, inserting the receptacle 12 into the bottom tray 20 wherein the base panel 16 is supported on the bottom tray 20. g. With reference to Fig.3, positioning the viewing cover 22 over the receptacle opening 14 of the receptacle 12. and h. With reference to Fig. 4, positioning the lid 32 on the viewing cover 22. The lid 32 is coupled to the viewing cover 22 through the second wings 30 of the at least two hinges 26 such that the lid 32 is movable between an open position and a closed position.

[0146] In the figures, the movement or the removal of parts of the various element and components of corrugated board coffin 10 are indicated by arrows that are not connected to reference numbers.

[0147] With reference to Fig. 8C, step d further comprises the step of inserting the at least two hinges 26 into slots 34 positioned adjacent a longitudinal edge 36 of the unformed viewing cover 22.

[0148] With reference to Fig. 8F, the method further comprises a step of positioning a viewing panel 42 onto the underside of the viewing cover 22 prior to step g. The viewing panel 42 having an aperture 44 wherein the aperture 44 of the viewing panel 42 is smaller than the aperture 24 of the viewing cover 22. The view panel 42 is positioned so that the aperture 44 is centred relative to the aperture 24 of the viewing cover 22.

[0149] The method further comprises the steps of coupling the end panels 54 to the end walls 58 of the receptacle 12 and coupling side panels 56 to the side walls 60 of the receptacle 12. The end panels 54 and side panels 56 being interposed between the bottom tray 20 and the lid 32

[0150] With reference to Figs. 8H to 81, the method further comprises a step of positioning a frame 43 on the viewing panel 42 over the aperture 44 following step h wherein the frame 43 is positioned on the frame border 47 between the edges defining the aperture 24 of the viewing cover 22 and the aperture 44.

[0151] Adhesives may be used in the method to adhere various contacting parts and contacting components to hold the corrugated coffin 10 together and in any steps in this disclosure. In particular, adhesives may be provided in the herein disclosed grooves, mutually contacting edges, between mutually contacting panels and / or flaps and in the various notches, slots and slits. In an alternative, embodiment, any adhering method may be used to hold the various parts of the corrugated coffin 10 together. In this disclosure, folding is performed through a rotational movement as previously discussed and generally involves moving a panel or a flap to approach the adjoining structure.

[0152] With reference to Figs. 6A to 6C, step a further comprises the following steps. Laying out the unformed receptacle 12. The unformed receptacle 12 comprises the base panel 16, receptacle end panels 66 joined to opposite ends of the base panel 16. The receptacle side panels 68 joined to opposite sides of the base panel 16 and closing flaps 70 joined to opposite transverse ends of each of the receptacle side panels 68. Folding the receptacle end panels 66 such that the opposite receptacle end panels 66 are mutually facing. Folding the receptacle side panels 68 such that the opposite receptacle side panels 68 are mutually facing wherein the free edges of the receptacle end panels and the side panels 66, 68 form the receptacle rim 18 defining the receptacle opening 14.

[0153] In an embodiment, receptacle folding grooves 72 are provided between the base panel 16 and the receptacle end and side panels 66, 68, and between the receptacle side panels 68 and the closing flaps 70.

[0154] In an embodiment, adhering the mutually contacting edges of the receptacle end and side panels 66, 68 and folding the closing panels 70 onto the receptacle end panels 66 to form the receptacle 12 The closing panels 70 may be adhered to the receptacle end panels 66.

[0155] With reference to Figs. 7A to 7E step b comprises the following steps. Laying out an unformed bottom tray 20. The unformed bottom tray 20 comprises a tray main panel 74, tray end panels 76 being joined to opposite ends of the tray main panel 74 and tray side panels 78 being joined to opposite sides of the tray main panel 74. The tray end and side fold-over flaps 80, 82 are joined to the edges of respective tray end and side panels 76, 78 opposite to the edges joined to the tray main panel 74. The tray end and side fold-over flaps 80, 82 being shorter than the respective tray end and side panels 76, 78. Tray notches 84 being provided adjacent the longitudinal and transverse edges 86, 88 of the tray main panel 74. Wherein each of the tray end and side fold-over flaps 80, 82 comprise respective first strips 92 and respective second strips 96. The first strips 92 have tray tabs 102 for insertion into the corresponding notches 84. The tray tabs 102 extend from free longitudinal edges 104 of the respective first strips 92 The second strips 96 being connected between the respective first strip 92 and the respective tray end and side panels 76, 78 wherein tray support flaps 106 are joined to opposite transverse ends of each of the first strips 92 of the tray end fold-over flaps 80

[0156] With reference to Fig. 7C and 7D, folding the tray end panels 76 such that the opposite tray end panels 76 are mutually facing. Folding the tray end fold-over flaps 80 so that the first strips 92 of the tray end fold-over flaps 80 face the respective tray end panels 76. Inserting the tabs 104 into corresponding notches 84 adjacent the transverse edges 88 and folding the tray support flaps 106 such that the opposite support flaps 106 are mutually facing over the tray main panel 74. Each tray support flap 106 being positioned between at least one notch 84 and the corresponding longitudinal edge 86.

[0157] Folding the tray side panels 78 such that the opposite tray side panels 78 are mutually facing Folding the tray side fold-over flaps 82 over the corresponding tray support flaps 106 so that the first strips 92 of the tray side fold-over flaps 82 face the tray support flaps 106 and inserting the tabs 104 into corresponding notches 84 adjacent the longitudinal edges 86.

[0158] In an embodiment, tray folding grooves 90 being provided between the tray main panel 74, and tray end and side panels 76, 78 and between the tray end and side fold-over flaps 80, 82, and the respective tray end and side panels 76, 78. Flap folding grooves 100 are provided between the first strips 92 and the respective second strips 96

[0159] In an embodiment, adhering the mutually contacting edges of the tray end and side panels 76 78 and the mutually contacting edges of the tray end and side fold-over flaps 80, 82 to form the bottom tray 20.

[0160] With reference to Figs. 8A to 8E, step d further comprises the following steps. Laying out an unformed viewing cover 22. The unformed viewing cover 22 comprises a cover main panel 108 having the aperture 24, cover end panels 110 joined to opposite ends of the cover main panel 108 and cover side panels 112 attached to opposite sides of the cover main panel 108. Cover end and side fold-over flaps 114, 116 are joined to the edges of respective cover end and side panels 110, 112 opposite to the edges joined to the cover main panel 108. The cover end and side fold-over flaps 114, 116 being shorter than the respective cover end and side panels 110, 112. Cover notches 118 being provided adjacent the longitudinal and transverse edges 36, 122 of the cover main panel 108. The first strips 124 have cover tabs 128 for insertion into the corresponding cover notches 118. The cover tabs 128 extending from free longitudinal edges 130 of the first strips 124. The second strips 126 being connected between the respective first strips 124 and the respective cover end and side panels 110, 112 wherein cover support flaps 132 are joined to opposite transverse ends of each the first strips 124 of the cover end fold over flaps 114.

[0161] With reference to Figs 8D and 8E, folding the cover end panels 110 such that the opposite cover end panels 110 are mutually facing. Folding the cover end fold-over flaps 114 so that the first strips 124 of the cover end fold-over flaps 114 face the respective cover end panels 110. Inserting the cover tabs 128 into corresponding cover notches 118 adjacent the transverse edges 122. Folding the cover support flaps 132 such that the opposite cover support flaps 132 are mutually facing over the cover main panel 108. Each cover support flap 132 being positioned between at least one cover notch 118 and the corresponding longitudinal edge 36. Each cover support flap 132 is spaced from the slots 34. Each cover support flap 132 is spaced from the hinges 26.

[0162] Folding the cover side panels 112 such that the opposite cover side panels 112 are mutually facing. Folding one cover side fold-over flap 116 over the corresponding cover support flaps 132 so that the first strip 124 of the cover side fold-over flap 116 faces the corresponding cover support flaps 132 and inserting the cover tabs 128 into corresponding cover notches 118 adjacent the corresponding longitudinal edge 36.

[0163] Folding the other cover side fold-over flap 116 over the second wings 30 of the at least two hinges 26 and corresponding cover support flaps 132 so that the first strip 124 of the cover side fold-over flap 116 faces the support flaps 132 and the second wings 30 and inserting the cover tabs 128 into corresponding cover notches 118 adjacent the corresponding longitudinal edge 36 to form the viewing cover 22.

[0164] In an embodiment, folding grooves 120 being provided between the cover main panel 108, and cover end and side panels 110, 112 and between cover end and side fold-over flaps 114, 116, and the cover side and end panels 110, 112. Each of the cover end and side fold- over flaps 114, 116 comprising respective first strips 124 and respective second strips 126. A flap folding groove 94 is provided between the first strips 124 and respective second strips 126

[0165] In embodiment, adhering the mutually contacting edges of the cover end and side panels 110, 112 and the mutually contacting edges of the cover end and side fold-over flaps 114, 116

[0166] In an embodiment, step c comprises removing a pre-cut strip of corrugated board from each hinge 26 to expose a cardboard layer 33 of the corrugated board coffin 10. The removal of the pre-cut strip to expose a cardboard layer 33 forms the pivot 31. In an alternative embodiment, step c comprises laying out each hinge 26 having pivot 31 formed with the pre exposed cardboard layer 33.

[0167] In yet an alternative embodiment, step c comprises either laying out each unformed pre-exposed hinge 26 having exposed edges 27, 29 or removing a pre-cut strip to expose edges 27, 29 and to form a first wing 28 and a second wing 30 wherein the cardboard layer 33 of the corrugated board coffin 10 connects the first and second wings 28, 30 Folding the first and second wings 28, 30 over the cardboard layer 33 so that exposed edges 27, 29 of the first and second wings 28, 30 contact the cardboard layer 32. Adhering the cardboard layer 33 to the exposed edges 27, 29 to form the pivot 31 of the hinge 26.

[0168] With reference to Figs. 10A to 101, step e further comprises the following steps. Fig. 10A illustrates forming a bracing 53 with axial slats 85 and cross slats 87 wherein the cross slats 87 are arranged perpendicular to the axial slats 85. Each cross slat 87 having at opposite extremities inclined ends 93 connected to respective upright portions 97. Each axial slat 85 having at an extremity an inclined end 93 connected to an upright portion 97 and at the opposite extremity an upright end 99. Notches 91 are provided at the opposite ends of the axial and cross slats 85, 87.

[0169] With reference to Fig. 10B, laying out an unformed top cover 51, the unformed top cover 51 comprising a top main panel 101, a top front end panel 103 and a top rear end panel 103 being joined to opposite ends of the top main panel 101 and top side panels 107 being joined to opposite sides of the cover main panel 101. Top end and side fold-over flaps 109, 111 are joined to the edges of respective top front and rear end panels 103, 105 and the edges of respective top side panels 107 opposite to the edges joined to the top main panel 101. The top end and side fold-over flaps 109, 111 being shorter than the respective top front and rear end panels 103, 105 and respective top side panels 107. Each of the top end and side fold-over flaps 109, 111 comprise respective first strips 125 and respective second strips 127. The first strips 125 have free longitudinal edges 131. The second strips 127 being connected between the respective first strip 125, and top front and rear end panels 103, 105 and the respective top side panels 107. Each top side panel 107 comprises a first portion 115 and a second portion 117 and the top front end panel 103 comprises a first portion 145 and a second portion 119.

[0170] With reference to Fig. 10D, positioning the brace 53 onto the top main panel 101 With reference to Fig. 10G, folding each top side panel 107 so that the respective first portions 115 contact the corresponding inclined ends 93 of the cross slats 87 and the respective second portions 117 contact the corresponding upright portions 97 of the cross slats 87. Folding the side fold-over flaps 111 and inserting the free longitudinal edges 131 of the first strips 125 into corresponding notches 91 of the cross slats 87.

[0171] Referring to Figs. 10F and 10G, folding a top front end panel 103 so that the respective first portions 145 contact the corresponding inclined ends 93 of the axial slats 85 and the respective second portions 119 contact the corresponding upright portions 97 of the axial slats 85 Folding the top end fold-over flap 109 and inserting the free longitudinal edge 131 of the first strip 125 into corresponding notches 91 of the axial slats 85. Folding a top rear end panel 105 so as to contact the corresponding upright ends 99 of the axial slats 85.

[0172] With reference to Fig. 10D, folding the top end fold-over flap 109 and inserting the free longitudinal edge 131 of the first strip 125 into corresponding notches 91 of the axial slats 85. Referring to Fig. I, inserting a covering 55 for concealing the bracing 55 to form a section of the lid 32 as illustrated in Figs. 10J and 10K.

[0173] In an embodiment, top folding grooves 113 being provided between the top main panel 101 and the top front and rear end panels 103, 105, between the top main panel 101 and top side panels 107 and between the top end and side fold-over flaps 109, 111, and the respective top front and rear end panels 103, 105 and respective top side panels 107. Flap folding grooves 129 are provided between the first strips 125 and the respective second strips 127.

[0174] In an embodiment, adhering the mutually contacting edges of the top front and rear end panels 103, 105 and top side panels 107 and the mutually contacting edges of the top end and side fold-over flaps 109, 111.

[0175] With reference to Figs. 11A and 11B, the end panel 54 is formed by positioning the insert 57 in the bracket 59. Folding bracket end panels 65 and bracket fold-over flaps 67. Inserting the brackets tabs 79 into the brackets notches 75 to form the end panel 54.

[0176] With reference to Figs. 12A and 12B, the cushioning element 62 comprises a cushioning main panel 140 and two cushioning side panels 142 joined to opposite longitudinal sides of the main panel 140 The cushioning element 62 is formed by folding the two cushioning side panels 142 onto the cushioning main panel 140. With reference to Figs. 13A and 13B, an unformed support 46 is formed with the required symmetrical shape with two halves 46a, 46b having an adjoining section along mutual edges. In an embodiment, each side is formed with an arrow shape. A pair of partial straight cuts are performed into the adjoining section between the symmetrical halves. A portion of the corrugated cardboard is removed leaving a liner 46c that adjoins the symmetrical haves 46a, 46b. The symmetrical halves 46a, 46b are folded and glued together to form the support 46 as shown in Fig. 13C.

[0177] With reference to Figs 14A to 14D, an unformed frame 43 is formed with the required symmetrical shape of two frame halves 43a, 43b having an adjoining section along mutual longitudinal edges. One half having extensions along the transverse edges and the free longitudinal end. A pair of partial straight cuts are performed into the adjoining section between the two halves. A portion of the corrugated cardboard is removed leaving a liner 43c that adjoins the two frame halves. A single partial cut is performed at each of the extensions and portions of the corrugated cardboard is removed at the site of the cuts leaving respective liner extensions 43d. The symmetrical halves 43a, 43b are folded and glued together. The liner extensions 43d are folded onto and glued to the other frame half. A sealing tape 49a is provided in the aperture 49 to form the frame 43 as shown in Fig. 14E.

[0178] A kit 200 for assembling the corrugated board coffin 10 comprises parts that are unformed which intended to be formed as the required site based on the instructions. The kit comprises at least the unformed receptacle 12; the unformed bottom tray 20; at least two hinges 26, an unformed viewing cover 22, an unformed lid 32; and information relating to assembling the corrugated board coffin 10. The at least two hinges 26 may be provided in an unformed or formed state. The unformed lid 52 comprises the top cover 51 with either the bracing 53 or the covering 55 or both.

[0179] The kit 200 can further comprise components or parts herein disclosed. The information relating to assembling the corrugated board coffin 10 may be instructions or information for obtaining the instructions such as a weblink to download the instructions, a weblink to an instructional video or a mobile application providing the instructions. The components or parts may have grooves formed or with pre-cuts made for the removal of portions of the corrugated cardboard. Removal of the pre-cut portions results in the grooves. The skilled person would appreciate that foregoing embodiments may be modified or combined to obtain the corrugated board coffin 10 of the present disclosure Industrial Applicability

[0180] This disclosure describes a corrugated board coffin 10 that is entirely made from corrugated board while being similar to a traditional wooden coffin in terms of appearance and operation. The lid of the corrugated board coffin 10 is movable between open and closed positions without being lifted off or removed completely. The bottom tray 20 provides support to the coffin 10 and provides for areas for holding or supporting the coffin 10 when in use.

[0181] Accordingly, this disclosure includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in the claims appended hereto as permitted by applicable law. Moreover, any combination of the above-described elements in all possible variations thereof is encompassed by the disclosure unless otherwise indicated herein.

[0182] Where technical features mentioned in any claim are followed by reference signs, the reference signs have been included for the sole purpose of increasing the intelligibility of the claims and accordingly, neither the reference signs nor their absence have any limiting effect on the technical features as described above or on the scope of any claim elements

[0183] One skilled in the art will realise the disclosure may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the disclosure or essential characteristics thereof. The foregoing embodiments are therefore to be considered in all respects illustrative rather than limiting of the disclosure described herein. Scope of the invention is thus indicated by the appended claims, rather than the foregoing description, and all changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalence of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.

Claims

Claims1 A corrugated board coffin (10) comprising: a receptacle (12) for receiving a corpse wherein the receptacle (12) has a receptacle opening (14) and a base panel (16) opposite the receptacle opening (14), the receptacle opening (14) being defined by a receptacle rim (18); a bottom tray (20) wherein the receptacle (12) is inserted into the bottom tray (20) and the base panel (16) is supported on the bottom tray (20); a viewing cover (22) having an aperture (24) for viewing a portion of the corpse, the viewing cover (22) being positioned over the receptacle opening (14) of the receptacle (12); at least two hinges (26), each hinge (26) having a first wing (28) coupled to the viewing cover (22) and a second wing (30) extending from the viewing cover (22), and a lid (32) positioned on the viewing cover wherein the lid (32) is coupled to the viewing cover (22) through the second wings (30) of the at least two hinges (26) such that the lid (32) is movable between an open position and a closed position.

2. The corrugated board coffin (10) according to claim 1 wherein slots (34) are positioned adj cent a longitudinal edge (36) of the viewing cover (22) and the second wing (30) of each hinge (26) extends from the respective first wing (28) through the corresponding slot (34).

3. The corrugated board coffin (10) according to claim 2 wherein the first wing (28) of each hinge (26) has at least one portion with a width that is greater than the length of the corresponding slot (34).

4. The corrugated board coffin (10) according to claim 3 wherein the width of the portion of the first wing (28) is greater than the width of the respective second wing (30).

5. The corrugated board coffin according to claim 2, 3 or 4 wherein slits (38) are positioned adjacent a longitudinal edge (40) of the lid (32), wherein the second wing (30) of each hinge (26) extends into the lid (32) through the corresponding slit (38) and wherein theslots (34) of the viewing cover (22) are aligned to the slits (38) of the lid (32).

6. The corrugated board coffin (10) according to any one of the preceding claims wherein each hinge (26) has a pivot (31) formed between the first and second wings (28, 30) wherein the pivot (31) comprises a cardboard layer (33) of the corrugated board coffin (10) connecting mutually facing edges (27, 29) of the first and second wings (28, 30).

7. The corrugated board coffin (10) according to any one of the preceding claims further comprising a viewing panel (42) positioned on the underside of the viewing cover (22), the viewing panel (42) having an aperture (44) wherein the aperture (44) of the viewing panel (42) is smaller than the aperture (24) of the viewing cover (22).

8. The corrugated board coffin (10) according to any one of the preceding claims wherein at least one support (46) is provided for retaining the lid (32) in the open position, the at least one support (46) having a first portion (48) being insertable into a lid notch (52) in the lid (32) and a second portion (50) being configured to rest on the viewing cover (22).

9. The corrugated board coffin (10) according to any one of the preceding claims wherein end panels (54) are coupled to end walls (58) of the receptacle (12) and wherein side panels (56) are coupled to side walls (60) of the receptacle (12), the end panels (54) and side panels (56) being interposed between the bottom tray (20) and the lid (32).

10. The corrugated board coffin (10) according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the receptacle (12) contains a cushioning element (62).

11. A method of assembling a corrugated board coffin of claim 1, the method comprising the steps of: a. forming a receptacle (12) for receiving a corpse wherein the receptacle (12) has a receptacle opening (14) and a base panel (16) opposite the receptacle opening (14), the receptacle opening (14) being defined by a receptacle rim (18);b. forming a bottom tray (20); c. forming at least two hinges (26) wherein each hinge (26) has a first wing (28) and a second wing (30), d. coupling the at least two hinges (26) to an unformed viewing cover (22) wherein the viewing cover (22) has an aperture (24) for viewing a portion of the corpse and forming the viewing cover (22) wherein the first wings (28) of the at least two hinges (26) are coupled to the viewing cover (22) and the second wings (30) extend from the viewing cover (22); e. forming a lid (32), f. inserting the receptacle (12) into the bottom tray (20) wherein the base panel (16) is supported on the bottom tray (20); g. positioning the viewing cover (22) over the receptacle opening (14) of the receptacle (12); and h. positioning the lid (32) on the viewing cover (22) wherein the lid (32) is coupled to the viewing cover (22) through the second wings (30) of the at least two hinges (26) such that the lid (32) is movable between an open position and a closed position.

12. The method according to claim 11 wherein step d comprises the step of inserting the at least two hinges (26) into slots (34) positioned adjacent a longitudinal edge (36) of the unformed viewing cover (22).

13. The method according to claim 11 or 12 further comprising a step of positioning a viewing panel (42) onto the underside of the viewing cover (22) prior to step g, the viewing panel (42) having an aperture (44) wherein the aperture (44) of the viewing panel (42) is smaller than the aperture (24) of the viewing cover (22).

14. The method according to claim 11, 12 or 13 further comprising steps of coupling end panels (54) to the end walls (58) of the receptacle (12) and coupling side panels (56) to the side walls (60) of the receptacle (12), the end panels (54) and side panels (56) being interposed between the bottom tray (20) and the lid (32).

15. The method according to claim 1 1, 12, 1 or 14 further comprising a step of positioning a frame (43) on the viewing panel (42) over the aperture (44) following step h wherein the frame (43) is positioned on the frame border (47) between the edges defining the aperture (24) of the viewing cover (22) and the aperture (44).

16. The method according to any one of preceding claims 11 to 15 wherein step a comprises the following steps: laying out an unformed receptacle (12) wherein the unformed receptacle (12) comprises the base panel (16), receptacle end panels (66) joined to opposite ends of the base panel (16), receptacle side panels (68) joined to opposite sides of the base panel (16) and closing flaps (70) joined to opposite transverse ends of each of the receptacle side panels (68); folding the receptacle end panels (66) such that the opposite receptacle end panels (66) are mutually facing, folding the receptacle side panels (68) such that the opposite receptacle side panels (68) are mutually facing wherein the free edges of the receptacle end panels and the side panels (66, 68) form the receptacle rim (18) defining the receptacle opening (14), and folding the closing panels (70) onto the receptacle end panels (66) to form the receptacle (12).

17. The method according to any one of the preceding claims 11 to 16 wherein step b comprises the following steps: laying out an unformed bottom tray (20), the unformed bottom tray (20) comprising a tray main panel (74), tray end panels (76) being joined to opposite ends of the tray main panel (74) and tray side panels (78) being joined to opposite sides of the tray main panel (74) wherein tray end and side fold-over flaps (80, 82) are joined to the edges of respective tray end and side panels (76, 78) opposite to the edges joined to the tray main panel (74), the tray end and side fold-over flaps (80, 82) being shorter than the respective tray end and side panels (76, 78), tray notches (84) being provided adjacent thelongitudinal and transverse edges (86, 88) of the tray main panel (74) wherein each of the tray end and side fold-over flaps (80, 82) comprise respective first strips (92) and respective second strips (96) wherein the first strips (92) have tray tabs (102) for insertion into the corresponding notches (84), the tray tabs (102) extending from free longitudinal edges (104) of the respective first strips (92), the second strips (96) being connected between the respective first strip (92) and the respective tray end and side panels (76, 78) wherein tray support flaps (106) are joined to opposite transverse ends of each of the first strips (92) of the tray end fold-over flaps (80); folding the tray end panels (76) such that the opposite tray end panels (76) are mutually facing, folding the tray end fold-over flaps (80) so that the first strips (92) of the tray end fold-over flaps (80) face the respective tray end panels (76), inserting the tabs (104) into corresponding notches (84) adjacent the transverse edges (88) and folding the tray support flaps (106) such that the opposite support flaps (106) are mutually facing over the tray main panel (74), each tray support flap (106) being positioned between at least one notch (84) and the corresponding longitudinal edge (86); folding the tray side panels (78) such that the opposite tray side panels (78) are mutually facing, folding the tray side fold-over flaps (82) over the corresponding tray support flaps (106) so that the first strips (92) of the tray side fold-over flaps (82) face the tray support flaps (106) and inserting the tabs (104) into corresponding notches (84) adjacent the longitudinal edges (86) to form the bottom tray (20).

18. The method according to any one of the preceding claims 11 to 17 wherein step d further comprises the following steps: laying out an unformed viewing cover (22), the unformed viewing cover (22) comprising a cover main panel (108) having the aperture (24), cover end panels (110) being joined to opposite ends of the cover main panel (108) and cover side panels (112) being attached to opposite sides of the cover main panel (108) wherein cover end and side fold-over flaps (114, 116) are joined to the edges of respective cover end and side panels (110, 112) opposite to the edges joined to the cover main panel (108), the cover end and side fold-over flaps (114, 116) being shorter than the respective cover end and side panels(110, 112), cover notches (118) being provided adjacent the longitudinal and transverse edges (36, 122) of the cover main panel (108), wherein each of the cover end and side fold-over flaps (114, 116) comprise respective first strips (124) and respective second strips (126) wherein the first strips (124) have cover tabs (128) for insertion into the corresponding cover notches (1 18), the cover tabs (128) extending from free longitudinal edges (130) of the first strips (124), the second strips (126) being connected between the respective first strips (124) and the respective cover end and side panels (110, 112) wherein cover support flaps (132) are joined to opposite transverse ends of each the first strips (124) of the cover end fold over flaps (114); folding the cover end panels (110) such that the opposite cover end panels (110) are mutually facing, folding the cover end fold-over flaps (114) so that the first strips (124) of the cover end fold-over flaps (114) face the respective cover end panels (110), inserting the cover tabs (128) into corresponding cover notches (118) adjacent the transverse edges (122) and folding the cover support flaps (132) such that the opposite cover support flaps (132) are mutually facing over the cover main panel (108), each cover support flap (132) being positioned between at least one cover notch (118) and the corresponding longitudinal edge (36); folding the cover side panels (112) such that the opposite cover side panels (112) are mutually facing; folding one cover side fold-over flap (116) over the corresponding cover support flaps (132) so that the first strip (124) of the cover side fold-over flap (116) faces the corresponding cover support flaps (132) and inserting the cover tabs (128) into corresponding cover notches (118) adjacent the corresponding longitudinal edge (36); and folding the other cover side fold-over flap (116) over the second wings (30) of the at least two hinges (26) and corresponding cover support flaps (132) so that the first strip (124) of the cover side fold-over flap (116) faces the support flaps (132) and the second wings (30) and inserting the cover tabs (128) into corresponding cover notches (118) adjacent the corresponding longitudinal edge (36) to form the viewing cover (22).

19. The method according to any one of the preceding claims 11 to 18 wherein step efurther comprises the following steps: forming a bracing (53) with axial slats (85) and cross slats (87) wherein the cross slats (87) are arranged perpendicular to the axial slats (85), each cross slat (87) having at opposite extremities inclined ends (93) connected to respective upright portions (97) and each axial slat (85) having at an extremity an inclined end (93) connected to an upright portion (97) and at the opposite extremity an upright end (99) wherein notches (91) are provided at the opposite ends of the axial and cross slats (85, 87); laying out an unformed top cover (51 ), the unformed top cover (51) comprising a top main panel (101), a top front end panel (103) and a top rear end panel (103) being joined to opposite ends of the top main panel (101) and top side panels (107) being joined to opposite sides of the top main panel (101) wherein top end and side fold-over flaps (109, 111) are joined to the edges of respective top front and rear end panels (103, 105) and the edges of respective top side panels (107) opposite to the edges joined to the top main panel (101), the top end and side fold-over flaps (109, 111) being shorter than the respective top front and rear end panels (103, 105) and respective top side panels (107), wherein each of the top end and side fold-over flaps (109, 111) comprise respective first strips (125) and respective second strips (127) wherein the first strips (125) have free longitudinal edges (131), the second strips (127) being connected between the respective first strip (125), and the respective top front and rear end panels (103, 105) and the respective top side panels (107) wherein each top side panel (107) comprises a first portion (115) and a second portion (117) and the top front end panel (103) comprises a first portion (145) and a second portion (119); positioning the brace (53) onto the top main panel (101); folding each top side panel (107) so that the respective first portions (115) contact the corresponding inclined ends (93) of the cross slats (87) and the respective second portions (117) contact the corresponding upright portions (97) of the cross slats (87); folding the top side fold-over flaps (111) and inserting the free longitudinal edges (131) of the first strips (125) into corresponding notches (91) of the cross slats (87); folding a top front end panel (103) so that the respective first portions (145) contact the corresponding inclined ends (93) of the axial slats (85) and the respective secondportions (119) contact the corresponding upright portions (97) of the axial slats (85); folding the top end fold-over flap (109) and inserting the free longitudinal edge (131 ) of the first strip (125) into corresponding notches (91) of the axial slats (85); folding a top rear end panel (105) so as to contact the corresponding upright ends (99) of the axial slats (85); folding the top end fold-over flap (109) and inserting the free longitudinal edge (131) of the first strip (125) into corresponding notches (91) of the axial slats (85); and inserting a covering (55) into the top cover (51) for concealing the bracing (55) to form a section of the lid (32).

20. A kit (200) for assembling a corrugated board coffin (10) of claim 1, the kit (200) comprising: an unformed receptacle (12); an unformed bottom tray (20); at least two hinges (26); an unformed viewing cover (22); an unformed lid (32); and information relating to assembling the corrugated board coffin (10).

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