AU2019261811A1 - A mausoleum crypt structure - Google Patents

Abstract

A MAUSOLEUM CRYPT STRUCTURE ABSTRACT A mausoleum crypt structure (10) including: a wall (24) having a first and a second upwardly extending side (25, 26), and providing a plurality of crypt chambers (21), the chambers (21) being horizontally elongated so as to extend longitudinally between opposite first and second end portions (19, 20), the first end portion (19) being located adjacent the first side (25) and the second end portions (20) being located adjacent the second side (26) so that the chambers (21) are located between the first and second sides (25, 26); a first floor (12) providing a first floor viewing area (22); a second floor (13) spaced above the first floor (12) by a second floor height (14) and providing a second floor view area (22); an intermediate floor (15) providing an intermediate viewing area (23); and wherein the first and second viewing areas (22) are located adjacent the first side (25) and the intermediate viewing area (23) is located adjacent the second side (26), with the intermediate floor (15) located at an intermediate height so the intermediate floor (15) is located higher than the first floor (12) by a distance less than said second floor height (14). 1/1 Aj -- l 44 7-41 0

Description

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A MAUSOLEUM CRYPT STRUCTURE FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to mausoleums and crypts.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Structures adapted to act as a mausoleum have included a series of floors, between which crypts are stacked. Typically the stacks are four high with the upper most crypt located adjacent to the next adjacent above floor. Additionally, the stacks are arranged in horizontal rows, with the rows backing on to each other. Each of the crypts is provided by a precast concrete shell providing a crypt chamber. Each crypt shell has an open end to provide access to the chamber, with the open end being closed by a plate. The shells are linked with drainage and ventilation systems.

[0003] The above discussed mausoleum crypt structures have a number of disadvantages including each crypt having a single loading access end.

[0004] Additionally, in the stacks, the first three crypts are considered visually and tactilely accessible, while the upper most crypt is considered undesirable. This leads to a lower demand for the top tier crypts, with the result that they are generally less valuable and sell for a lower value.

[0005] In addition to the above, the four tier layer generally limits ceiling height.

OBJECT

[0006] It is the object of the present invention to overcome or substantially ameliorate one of the above disadvantages.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

[0007] A mausoleum crypt structure including: a wall having a first and a second upwardly extending side, and providing a plurality of crypt chambers, the chambers being horizontally elongated so as to extend longitudinally between opposite first and second end portions, the first end portion being located adjacent the first side and the second end portions being located adjacent the second side so that the chambers are located between the first and second sides; a first floor providing a first floor viewing area; a second floor spaced above the first floor by a second floor height and providing a second floor view area; an intermediate floor providing an intermediate viewing area; and wherein the first and second viewing areas are located adjacent the first side and the intermediate viewing area is located adjacent the second side, with the intermediate floor located at an intermediate height so the intermediate floor is located higher than the first floor by a distance less than said second floor height.

[0008] Preferably, said intermediate floor is located at approximately half the second floor height higher than the first floor.

[0009] Preferably, each of the crypt chambers is provided by a crypt shell.

[0010] Preferably, the crypt shells are precast concrete.

[0011] Preferably, at least one of the end portions of each of the chambers is open so as to provide access to the associated chambers

[0012] Preferably, the structure further includes a removable plate closing each open end portion.

[0013] Preferably, the crypt shells are arranged in vertical stacks and horizontal rows.

[0014] Preferably, each stack includes four to six shells.

[0015] Preferably, there a first one of the stacks is supported on said first floor, and a second one of the stacks is supported on said second floor.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Preferred forms of the present invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein:

[0017] Figure 1 a schematic plan view of a mausoleum crypt structure;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic side elevation of the crypt structure of Figure 1; and

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic end elevation of the crypt structure of Figure 1.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0020] In the accompanying drawings there is schematically depicted a mausoleum crypt structure 10.

[0021] The structure 10 includes a building 11 that is a multi-storey building 11 including a plurality of first floors 12, and a plurality of second floors 13. Each second floor 13 is located above an adjacent first floor 12, and is spaced above the adjacent first floor 12 by a second floor height 14.

[0022] Intermediate floors 15 are located at intermediate heights relative to the first and second floors 12, 13, and more particularly are located at a height 15 higher than the adjacent first floors 12, or the adjacent second floors 13. Preferably the height 15 is approximately half the height 14.

[0023] Located in the building 10 is a plurality of crypts 16. The crypts 16 are located in a plurality of vertical stacks 17, with the stacks 17 arranged in horizontal rows 18, so as to provide a wall 24 having a first side 25 and a second side 26. The first side faces the viewing area 22 while the second side faces the viewing area 23.

[0024] Each crypt 16 is longitudinally elongated so as to extend longitudinally between opposite first ends 19 and second ends 20. For each stack 17 the ends 19 face in the same direction, while the second ends 20 face in the same direction.

[0025] Each of the floors 12 and 13 provide a pedestrian access viewing area 22 so that people may view the ends 20.

[0026] Each floor 15 provides a pedestrian access viewing area 23 so that people may view the ends 19.

[0027] Each of the crypts 16 is provided by a precast concrete shell providing a crypt chamber 21 that has at least one end portion 19, 20, so as to provide access to the chambers 21. Each open end portion 19, 20 would be closed by a removable plate.

[0028] Preferably the crypt chambers 21 are stacked and supported on the floors 12 and 13. Each stack may include 4 to 6 crypts 16.

[0029] In the above described mausoleum crypt structure 10, a person standing on a first floor 12 or a second floor 13 (viewing areas 22) can easily view the ends 20 of the lower three crypts 16, while a person standing on an intermediate floor 15 (viewing area 23), can view the ends 19 of the upper three crypts 16 of a particular stack 17.

[0030] The above described preferred embodiments have a number of advantages including providing double end loading for a significant number of the crypts 12, while also eliminating the under desirability of upper crypts 16, since the upper crypts 16 may be viewed from the intermediate floor 15.

[0031] Item List

10 Mausoleum crypt structure 19 First ends

11 Building 20 Second ends

12 First floor 21 Crypt chambers

13 Second floor 22 Viewing area

14 Second floor height 23 Viewing area

Intermediate floor 24 Wall

16 Crypts 25 First side

17 Stacks 26 Second side

18 Rows

Claims (9)

CLAIMS:

1. A mausoleum crypt structure including: a wall having a first and a second upwardly extending side, and providing a plurality of crypt chambers, the chambers being horizontally elongated so as to extend longitudinally between opposite first and second end portions, the first end portion being located adjacent the first side and the second end portions being located adjacent the second side so that the chambers are located between the first and second sides; a first floor providing a first floor viewing area; a second floor spaced above the first floor by a second floor height and providing a second floor view area; an intermediate floor providing an intermediate viewing area; and wherein the first and second viewing areas are located adjacent the first side and the intermediate viewing area is located adjacent the second side, with the intermediate floor located at an intermediate height so the intermediate floor is located higher than the first floor by a distance less than said second floor height.

2. The structure of claim 1, wherein said intermediate floor is located at approximately half the second floor height higher than the first floor.

3. The structure of claim 1 or 2, wherein each of the crypt chambers is provided by a crypt shell.

4. The structure of claim 3, wherein the crypt shells are precast concrete.

5. The structure of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one of the end portions of each of the chambers is open so as to provide access to the associated chambers.

6. The structure of claim 5, further including a removable plate closing each open end portion.

7. The structure of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the crypt shells are arranged in vertical stacks and horizontal rows.

8. The structure of claim 7, wherein each stack includes four to six shells.

9. The structure of any one of claims 6, 7 or 8, wherein there a first one of the stacks is supported on said first floor, and a second one of the stacks is supported on said second floor.

Rookwood General Cemeteries Reserve Land Manager Patent Attorneys for the Applicant/Nominated Person SPRUSON&FERGUSON