Underground device for the preservation of funerary urns and for accessing same

Abstract

The invention relates to an underground device for preservation at ground level, comprising: an external body having a cylindrical or polygonal cross-section, closed only at the base, housing an internal container with dividers (4) defining funerary spaces, conventional means for extracting the internal container by lifting it vertically, wherein said means can be: manual, electromechanically assisted, hydraulic or pneumatic, as well as using gear systems, counterweight systems or springs; at least one sealing joint between the external container and the internal container; a conventional security closure system activated via digital means, passcode or physical key.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] UNDERGROUND DEVICE FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ACCESS TO CINERARIAN URNS

[0003] TECHNICAL SECTOR

[0004] The present invention addresses the need for practical and discreet solutions for the preservation and access of cinerary urns in cemeteries and private properties, adapting to the changes and demands of the funeral industry.

[0005] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The market for funerary monuments is evolving due to the rise in cremation, space constraints in urban cemeteries, changing aesthetic preferences, and greater economic and environmental awareness. This has led to the development of urns that incorporate digital features, linking to a smartphone app to display photos or other documents, as well as urns made from biodegradable materials.Closer to the realm of invention, innovation in columbariums focuses on the creation of new standardized, assembleable structures, such as the utility model with application number 202030639 from applicant Angel Salas Masdeu. This model describes a rectangular, tubular prismatic body, closed at its rear end, obtained by injection molding from fiberglass, polyester resin, and polyurethane. It defines a receptacle of suitable dimensions to hold one or more urns containing the ashes of the deceased. Other examples include the modular element described in application number 201930731 from applicant BOXTOMB, SL. This element allows for the assembly of an octagonal columbarium unit by manufacturing a single type of component through plastic molding.

[0007] The applicant is unaware of any technical solutions that resolve the technical problem addressed by this invention in a manner as advantageous as the one advocated.

[0008] EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The proposed invention introduces a novel type of funerary monument with a fully removable system for the safekeeping of urns. It allows for convenient and discreet access for the deposit and viewing of urns, without requiring external permits. It can be concealed underground for discretion or left visible for special occasions, such as All Saints' Day. It offers the option of personalization with spaces for personal items, such as digital memory devices or recorded DNA. It can house several funerary urns belonging to the same family, ensuring individual privacy without sharing memorial spaces.

[0010] The device is completely watertight and designed to protect urns from water and other environmental elements. It has two main components: an outer container, preferably a cylindrical or polygonal structure closed only at the base, which houses a second, inner container holding the urns and / or other personal items separated by at least one divider. The entire assembly is installed flush with the floor, and its materials are chosen for their weather resistance, such as stainless steel or plastics.

[0011] It features conventional means for extracting the inner container vertically to access the urns inside. These means may be manual, electromechanically assisted, hydraulic, or pneumatic, as well as using gear systems, counterweights, or springs. To ensure the device's watertightness, it has at least one sealing gasket (not shown) between the buried outer container and the inner container, which is the movable structure holding the urns. It also has a conventional security locking system (not shown) activated by digital means, a code, or a physical key to control access, allowing for smooth and secure extraction and underground reburial.

[0012] Versions are available in which the device is mounted vertically or horizontally. In the horizontal version, the inner container can be moved to a vertical position by means of a rotational torque relative to the outer container, using the same actuation means as in the vertical version. This version includes a protective cover for the opening created when the removable container is lifted. This cover is hinged by means of a rotational torque between the lid and the removable container. The automated versions of the device include a power supply.

[0013] Versions have been planned in which the device can be operated wirelessly via an application, using wireless communication means such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, allowing the device to be managed from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. For this purpose, it has sensors inside the device for humidity and temperature, as well as outside for light and rain. The technical effect of these sensors and the communication with a computer, tablet, or smartphone allows for automatic cycles to be generated or the device to be shut down if it rains.

[0014] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS To complement the description being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is included as an integral part of said description, in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

[0015] Figure 1.- Shows an exploded isometric view of the device of the invention where the outer container (1) and its perimeter rim (2), the removable inner container (3) and the separators (4) can be seen.

[0016] Figure 2.- Shows an isometric perspective view of the device when the inner container is lowered.

[0017] Figure 3.- The extracted inner container and the urns (5) housed in it can be observed.

[0018] Figure 4.- Shows a side view of a horizontal embodiment of the device, showing the outer container (1), the removable inner container (3) and the safety cover (6).

[0019] PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0020] A preferred embodiment is cited as an example, independent of the object of the invention, the materials used in its manufacture, as well as the application methods and all accessory details that may arise, provided that they do not affect its essentiality.

[0021] The preferred description covered by this specification comprises an outer body (1) of cylindrical nature with an open lid and a projecting perimeter rim (2). This outer body houses a removable inner body (3), also cylindrical in nature and equipped with various burial spaces delimited by separators (4), as well as a lid that cooperates with the opening of the outer body. It includes at least one sealing gasket (not shown) between the lid of the removable body and the outer body, Figure 1. When at rest, the device is flush with the ground, Figure 2, protruding to allow access to the cinerary urns (5), Figure 3. The lifting means for the removable body are electromechanical, using a screw lifter (not shown).

[0022] In this embodiment, the device can be operated wirelessly via a computer application, thanks to its control unit and wireless communication capabilities such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It features a digitally activated locking system (not shown).

Claims

CLAIMS 1. Underground device for the preservation and access of cinerary urns characterized by having means to safeguard at least one cinerary urn and / or personal objects in a device embedded at ground level, for this purpose comprising: an outer body with a cylindrical or polygonal section closed only at its base that cooperates by housing an inner container whose separators (4) define the funerary spaces, conventional means for extracting the inner container in a high and vertical manner, where these means may be: manual, electromechanically assisted, hydraulic or pneumatic, as well as by means of gear systems, counterweight systems or springs; at least one sealing gasket between the outer container and the inner container; a conventional security locking system activated by digital means, code or physical key.

2. Underground device for the preservation and access to cinerary urns according to claim 1 characterized in that the outer body (1) and the inner body (3) are in a vertical orientation.

3. Underground device for the preservation and access to cinerary urns according to claim 1 characterized in that the outer body (1) and the inner body (3) are in a horizontal orientation, its movement is carried out by means of a rotation couple between both bodies, comprising a safety cover (6) articulated with a rotation couple between this and the inner body.

4. Underground device for the preservation and access to cinerary urns according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by being operated wirelessly by means of a computer application by having a control unit and wireless communication means such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

5. Underground device for the preservation and access to cinerary urns according to claim 4 characterized by having sensors inside the device for humidity and temperature, as well as outside for light and rain.

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