Modular Urn Support Structures for Adaptable Memorial Display

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for support structures that can respectfully and dignifiedly present cremation urns during memorial services, as the cremation rate increases and traditional funeral methods need adaptation to accommodate urns instead of coffins.

Innovation Solution

The development of adjustable and modular support structures, such as the circular and rectangular urn saddles, which include legs with customizable thread configurations and bases with ridges and platforms, allowing for secure and versatile placement of urns within floral arrangements or displays, along with easels for funeral display accessories that can pivot and rotate for optimal visibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional funeral urns are used for cremation displays, then the cremation rate increases and memorial services can proceed, but there is a lack of dignified and respectful presentation methods for the deceased

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedignified presentationVSAvoiddisplay options

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The support structure is divided into multiple components including a base, vertical support, and display platform that can be assembled together to provide dignified urn presentation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The support structure is designed to accommodate different urn sizes and shapes, as well as various memorial display configurations, making it versatile for different funeral service needs while maintaining dignified presentation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Stability of the object's composition

If fixed support structures are used for urns, then stable display is achieved, but ease of assembly and disassembly is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay stabilityVSAvoidassembly ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The support structure consists of separable components (base, vertical support, display platform) that can be easily assembled and disassembled through simple connection mechanisms while maintaining stability during use

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The support structure incorporates adjustable elements that allow for dynamic configuration and easy assembly/disassembly while maintaining stable display positioning when assembled

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If custom support structures are designed for different urn sizes, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveurn size accommodationVSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support structure uses standardized components with adjustable features that can accommodate various urn sizes and shapes without requiring multiple custom-designed structures, thereby maintaining simplicity while achieving versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The support structure incorporates adjustable parameters such as height, width, and support surface configuration that allow it to adapt to different urn dimensions without changing the fundamental structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20170281449A1Support Structures for Urns and Methods for Supporting Urns

Publication Date: 2017.10.05 SERENITY PROD LLC

AI summary

This disclosure includes a support structure for an urn. The support structure includes a base with a surface. At least one attachment device extends from the surface of the base and a support surface is over the base and configured to support an urn.