WO2007012126A1 - An improved crypt arrangement - Google Patents
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- WO2007012126A1 WO2007012126A1 PCT/AU2006/001051 AU2006001051W WO2007012126A1 WO 2007012126 A1 WO2007012126 A1 WO 2007012126A1 AU 2006001051 W AU2006001051 W AU 2006001051W WO 2007012126 A1 WO2007012126 A1 WO 2007012126A1
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- E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
- E04H13/00—Monuments; Tombs; Burial vaults; Columbaria
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- AN IMPROVED CRYPT ARRANGEMENT This invention relates to an improved crypt arrangement for cemeteries.
- the invention is directed to a modular spatial arrangement of crypt cells and angled sections to form a space-efficient cemetery having planting zones for trees or like vegetation.
- the crypts are formed in a very compact arrangement, and the number of cells required is approximately half the number of crypt spaces achieved. It is often desirable to incorporate trees, shrubs or other vegetation in a cemetery for a more natural appearance, and/or to provide shade or privacy for visitors.
- the crypt system of the '375 application, and other modular crypt systems such as that of US patent 4134239, do not accommodate planting zones within the burial area. It is an aim of this invention to provide an improved crypt arrangement which allows for the incorporation of planting zones.
- this invention provides a crypt arrangement for a cemetery, comprising a plurality of upright hollow cells and a plurality of upright angled sections arranged in a substantially horizontal layer, wherein burial crypts are formed by spaces within the cells and by spaces between the cells and the angled sections, and further wherein a planting zone is formed in at least one space at least partially defined by some of the cells and the angled sections.
- the invention provides a method of constructing a crypt arrangement for a cemetery, including the steps of (i) placing a plurality of upright hollow cells spaced apart in a substantially horizontal layer, with each cell providing a burial crypt therein; (ii) arranging a plurality of upright angled sections with the cells to form burial crypts in spaces between the cells and the angled sections;
- the invention provides a cemetery comprising (i) a plurality of spaced-apart upright hollow cells arranged in a substantially horizontal layer, each cell providing a burial crypt therein; (ii) a plurality of upright angled sections arranged with the cells to form burial crypts in spaces between the cells and the angled sections; and (iii) at least one planting zone, each planting zone being at least partially defined by some of the cells and the angled sections.
- each cell is intended to mean a structural unit comprising a burial chamber or crypt formed by a space bounded by a wall. Typically, each cell is constructed of concrete.
- each cell is generally rectangular when viewed from above. It may comprise a continuous upright wall formed from a pair of generally parallel side walls, and a pair of generally parallel end walls.
- the walls may be tapered in thickness, being thicker at their top than at their bottom.
- the cell has an open top, which in use, is closed by a lid. It preferably has an open bottom.
- the crypt spaces formed by the spaces between the cells and the angled sections are also closed by respective lids in use.
- the lids may be of the same shape and size, and therefore interchangeable.
- Like cells and angled sections may be stacked in two or more layers.
- Intermediate lids may be used to divide each crypt space vertically, enabling two or more persons to be buried in each crypt space.
- the cells are typically made of concrete, but other suitable materials may be used.
- the angled sections each comprise two upright orthogonal planar wall portions.
- each wall portion of the angled sections has a vertical free end which abuts with a corner of a respective cell.
- Each angled section also has a corner section which abuts with a corner of another cell.
- Vertical grooves may be provided in the abutting portions of the cells and angled sections, to house a sealing member therein.
- the rectangular cells may be arranged in either of two orthogonal orientations to achieve a desired configuration which leaves opens spaces therein which can be used as planting zones for trees.
- the cells and the angled sections are arranged in modules which can be arranged in a repeating pattern in the crypt arrangement.
- Each module may have one or more planting zone.
- Fig. 1 is a schematic plan view of a crypt arrangement according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Fig. 2. is apian view of the cell of the crypt arrangement of Fig. 1.
- Figs. 3-5 are plan views of respective angled sections of Fig. 1.
- Fig. 6 is a schematic plan view showing multiple crypt arrangements of Fig. 1 arranged in a repeating pattern.
- a crypt arrangement 10 comprises a plurality of crypt cells 11 and angled sections 12,13,14, arranged as shown in Fig. 1.
- the crypt cell 11 is shown in plan view in Fig. 2, and is typically a precast concrete cell as described in the '375 application. Namely, each crypt cell 11 is formed by a continuous wall of generally rectangular shape when viewed from above. The cell 11 is open at its top and bottom, and can be closed by a lid (not shown) as described in the '375 application.
- the cells 11 are preferably of identical construction, and can be made from the same mould, or identical moulds.
- the corners of the rectangular cells 11 are chamfered or truncated and have outer faces 16 which are angled obliquely to the sides of the cells.
- the oblique outer face of a cell corner is wholly within a notional rectangular boundary defined by the outer faces of the side walls of the cell.
- Each oblique outer face 16 may contain a vertical groove 17 which can be filled with grout, silicon compound or other sealant to seal the junction between the cell 11 and an angled section 12,13 orl4.
- the wall on at least one pair of opposed sides of the cell may be of tapered thickness, being thicker at its top than its bottom.
- the three angled sections 12,13,14 are shown in plan view in Figs. 3-5, respectively. They are shown in silhouette for simplicity.
- the angled sections 12,13,14 can also be precast concrete members.
- Each angled section 12,13,14 comprises two generally planar portions which, in use, are upright.
- the planar portions are arranged orthogonally to each other and join at a corner which is chamfered or truncated and has an oblique outer face 18.
- a vertical groove 19 is provided in the outer face 18 of the corner of the angled section.
- the oblique outer face 18 is adapted to abut against oblique outer face 16 of a corner of a cell 11, as shown in Fig. 1. Consequently, the two opposing grooves 17, 19 form a composite bore which holds a sealing member or material, such as grout, a silicon bead, or a rod of elastomeric material.
- the free edges of the angled sections 12,13,14 are configured so that they each have an obliquely angled face 20 which, in use, abuts against a oblique corner face 16 of a respective concrete cell 11, as shown in Fig. 1.
- the free ends of the angled sections 12,13,14 are enlarged by having an angled extension thereon which strengthens or reinforces the distal end of the respective oblique face 20.
- the obliquely angled faces 20 on the free ends of the angled sections 12,13,14 are also provided with an upright groove 21. Again, when the obliquely angled face 20 of an angle section 12,13,14 abuts the oblique corner face 16 of a cell 11, the two opposing grooves 17, 21 form a composite bore which receives a sealing member or material.
- the cells 11 and the angle sections 12,13,14 are positioned and orientated so that the angled sections close the spaces between the cells 11 , to thereby form crypts between the cells 11. (The spaces within the cells 11 also form crypts, as described in the '375 application).
- the space between a pair of cells 11 is defined by the long side of one cell, the short side of another cell 11 , an angled section, and a half portion of another angled section.
- the cells 11 and angled sections 12,13,14 can be arranged in modules which, in turn, can be arranged in repeating patterns, as shown in Fig. 6. These patterns may be regular, or random.
- Modules of 24 cells as shown in Fig. 1 may be spaced apart to allow for irrigation lines to be laid between modules.
- the illustrated embodiment uses standard crypt cells and angle sections, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. These components still allow versatility, allowing different crypt arrangements to be formed by changing the positioning and orientation of the cells and angled sections. The use of materials is minimised, as each wall of a cell or angled section normally forms a wall for two adjacent crypt spaces, or for a crypt space and an adjacent planting zone.
- a universal angle section can replace the three angle sections shown in Fig. 1.
- This universal angled section is can be inverted and/or rotated to suit.
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EP06760912A EP1907652A1 (en) | 2005-07-26 | 2006-07-26 | An improved crypt arrangement |
US11/996,742 US20080196327A1 (en) | 2005-07-26 | 2006-07-26 | Crypt Arrangement |
CA002616600A CA2616600A1 (en) | 2005-07-26 | 2006-07-26 | An improved crypt arrangement |
AU2006274502A AU2006274502A1 (en) | 2005-07-26 | 2006-07-26 | An improved crypt arrangement |
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US5511345A (en) * | 1993-07-13 | 1996-04-30 | Vantage Products Corporation | Unitary molded plastic structural member, lid form and lawn crypt constructed from same |
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US4048772A (en) * | 1976-04-05 | 1977-09-20 | Gaul Michael F | Modular crypt system |
WO1993003243A1 (en) * | 1991-08-06 | 1993-02-18 | Christian Memorial Cultural Center | Modular crypt assembly |
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