Remembrance Vase with Concealed Attachment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for interment of cremated remains lack flexibility and control, as they are expensive, do not allow for joint burial of loved ones, and do not provide a way to preserve the integrity of the remains, nor allow for future relocation.
Innovation Solution
A cremated remains remembrance system comprising a vase, an urn, a vase lid, and a decorative ring with attachment mechanisms that allow for secure closure and later conversion of the vase for other uses, enabling the urn to be removed and the remains to be relocated or displayed with the vase being repurposed as a household decoration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional burial methods are used for cremated remains, then the remains are interred in a cemetery, but the cost is very expensive and control over the burial site is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the memorial function from the burial function. The vase serves as a reusable memorial container that can be kept at home, while the remains can be buried separately or stored in the vase. This segmentation eliminates the need for expensive cemetery plots while maintaining control over the remains.
Solution Approach 2:
The vase serves multiple functions: it can hold cremated remains, serve as a memorial display piece, and be reused after the remains are removed. The attachment mechanism allows the same vase to function both as a burial container and as a decorative household item, providing versatility that reduces overall cost.
2Reliability
If cremated remains are placed in a garden at a crematoria or cemetery, then no burial urn is necessary, but the integrity of the cremated remains cannot be preserved
Solution Approach 1:
The urn nests within the vase, with the vase opening designed to receive the urn. This nested structure provides protection for the remains while maintaining a simple overall form. The urn can be placed partially or fully within the vase, providing secure containment without requiring complex external structures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a burial urn is used to store cremated remains, then the remains are preserved, but the ability to relocate the remains in the future is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from a static, permanent burial arrangement to a dynamic, reversible one. The removable attachment mechanism allows the vase to be detached from the urn, enabling relocation of the remains at any time. The system can adapt between being a secure storage solution and a transportable memorial, providing flexibility without compromising security when attached.
4Reliability
If a vase with attachment mechanism is used, then the vase can be closed securely, but the attachment mechanism is visible and aesthetically unpleasing
Solution Approach 1:
The decorative ring acts as an intermediary element that covers the attachment mechanism. It provides a visual barrier that hides the functional components while allowing the attachment mechanism to remain functional. The ring serves both as an aesthetic cover and as a structural element that can engage with the attachment mechanism.
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AI summary
A cremated remains remembrance system including a vase, an urn, a vase lid and a decorative ring. The vase has an opening formed therein. The vase has a first attachment mechanism. The urn in which cremated remains are placed. The urn may be placed at least partially in the vase opening. The vase lid is capable of engaging the first attachment mechanism to substantially close the vase opening. The decorative ring has an opening extending therethrough. The decorative ring is capable of engaging the first attachment mechanism to substantially cover the first attachment mechanism when the urn is not in the vase opening and the vase lid is not attached to the vase.