MXPA97000589A - Transformable piece for a livi ataud - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a transformable part for bending in a section for housing a coffin body, the transformable part is characterized in that it comprises: a first stabilizing surface element, the first stabilizing surface element is a unitary element, a second stabilizing surface element positioned so as to be located above the first stabilizing surface element and separated therefrom, the second stabilizing surface element is a unitary element, and a core having an upper surface and a lower surface, the core is interposed between the first and second stabilizing surface elements, the lower surface of the core is joined to the first stabilizing surface element and the upper surface of the core is joined to the second stabilizing surface element, the core includes a first section and a second section separated from the first section for fo In order to form an elongated empty space between them, the first and second sections of the core are arranged so that the transformable part can be folded along the empty space, each of the first and second sections of the core being joined to both, the first and second unitari stabilizing surface elements

Description

TRANSFORMABLE PIECE FOR ON LIGHT ATAÚD FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to coffins, and particularly to a transformable piece, which can be given the form of a light coffin suitable for cremation and burial ceremonies. More particularly, the present invention relates to a transformable piece, generally flat, which can be easily transported and can be easily shaped, of a portion, for housing the body, of a casket, adequate to receive the remains of the deceased. The present invention also relates to the lid of a casket, to cover the portion, for housing the body, of the casket.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The disposal of the remains of the deceased can be carried out through various means and include burial and cremation. It is known in the art to provide a coffin made of lightweight and inexpensive materials such as corrugated cardboard, or REF: 23928 similar, for the removal of those remains. For example, U.S. Patent No. 3,969,798 issued to Sahlin; No. 4,967,455 issued to Eider; No. 5,353,484 issued to Woedl et al .; No. 4,944,076 issued to Kay et al .; No. 4,773,134 issued to Kay; and No. 4,730,370 issued to Eider, as well as the Japanese publications, Hei 3 [1991] - 198852, Hei 3 [1991] -88517, Hei 4 [1992] - 3729, and Hei 4 [1992] -3730, issued to Ta ashi Makino, describe all, coffins that can be made from lightweight or lightweight materials. It is also known to build a shell or base of a coffin, from a transformable, flat sheet. For example, the Sahlin Patent. No. 3,969,798, mentioned above / Eider Patent No. 4,967,455, mentioned above, Woedl et al. Patent No. 5,353,484, mentioned above, and Eider Patent No. 4,730,370, mentioned above, describe all, transformable, flat sheets , suitable to give them the shape of a coffin. What is needed is a light coffin that exhibits high resistance to avoid structural failure during its use, that is made of cheap materials, and that is suitable for the burial and cremation of the remains of a deceased person.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In accordance with the present invention, a transformable piece is provided, for bending and generating a portion, for housing the body, of a casket. The transformable part includes a core having a top or top surface and a bottom or bottom surface. The core is divided into a first section and a second section that is separated from the first section, to form an empty, elongated space between them. The transformable piece further includes a first surface element, stabilizer, positioned to be below the core and bonded to the bottom surfaces of the first and second sections of the core. The transformable piece also includes a second surface element, stabilizer, which is attached to the top surface of the core. The second surface stabilizing element has a bridge portion, which covers the empty space between the first and second sections of the core or central part, such that the first section of the core, the second section of the core, the first surface element , stabilizer, and bridge portion of the second stabilizing surface element cooperate to define an elongated space. The first surface element, stabilizer and the portion of the bridge, can both be bent in position adjacent to the space, so that the transformable part can be folded along the space. The core or central part, which extends longitudinally, can be made either from a closed cell material or from an open cell material. In preferred embodiments, the core or core is an open cell material having a plurality of cells of cylindrical shape. The walls of the cylindrical cells extend in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the first and second surface elements, stabilizers. Typically, the cells are interconnected and arranged or arranged to form a honeycomb pattern. The core or central part cooperates with the surface elements, stabilizers, to provide the transformable part and the casket made therefrom, structural rigidity. The core material works to resist shear forces, so that coffins made from these pieces to arm, with intercalated structures, can be transported without buckling. At the same time, the surface elements, stabilizers, resist the bending forces acting on the interlaminar structure. While the first and second surface elements, stabilizers, cooperate with the core to cause the transformable part to resist bending, the space between the first and second sections of the core provides a selected area along which the transformable part can be bent. , when the latter is given the shape of the portion, for the accommodation of a body, of a coffin. The second surface stabilizing element covers the entire upper surface of the core or central part of the transformable part and also covers the space between the first and second sections of the core. When the transformable part is given the shape of the portion for housing the body, the second surface element, stabilizer, becomes an internal, continuous, seamless wall for the light casket. Additionally, the second surface element, stabilizer, can be provided with a coating of a water repellent material, which prevents the penetration of water through the second surface element, stabilizer. The seamless, impermeable bottom wall of the coffin prevents liquids that may collect on the second stabilizing surface element from leaking through the walls of the coffin and outward. Furthermore, the core or central part of the transformable part, in accordance with the present invention, is typically adapted in such a way that once this core is bent to form the portion in which a body is housed, the core material helps to reinforce the bottom of the coffin, the two elongated, separate sides of the coffin, and the two transverse ends of the coffin. Also, inserts, support pieces, support bars, and stiffeners may be formed, which may be desired for the section used for housing the body, or for a coffin lid, to include a core or central part having first and second opposing surfaces, a surface element, stabilizer, attached to the first surface, and the second surface joined to the section for housing the body, or the lid of the coffin. Additional objects, characteristics and advantages of the invention, which will be apparent to those skilled in the art, upon considering the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, exemplify the best mode for carrying out the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The detailed description refers particularly to the attached Figures in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a light coffin, constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention, showing a housing portion of the body, in the form of a box, and a cover covering the portion for housing of the body; Figure 2 is a view taken along line 2 of Figure 1, where the uncovered portions show the placement or arrangement of several layers used in the construction of the coffin; Figure 3 is a perspective view of a portion of a first embodiment of a transformable part, in accordance with the present invention, used to construct a light casket, and showing a core or central part having a first, second and third separate sections, positioned to be above and joined to a first surface element, stabilizer; Figure 3a is a perspective view of a transformable part, with uncovered portions, in accordance with the present invention, showing a first surface element, stabilizer, above, and attached to, a decorative layer, a second surface element, stabilizer, spaced apart and generally parallel to, the first surface stabilizing element, or a central core or part made of a closed cell material, such as polystyrene foam, sandwiched between the first and second surface elements, stabilizers; Figure 4 is a view similar to that of Figure 3, showing the transformable part, including the first surface element, stabilizer, the first, second, and third sections, separated from the core or central part, and the second element surface, stabilizer, attached to the top surface of the core; Figure 4a is an enlarged view, taken along the line 4a-4a of Figure 4, showing the first surface element, stabilizer, attached to an underlying sheet of decorative material, two sections of the core, separated, forming a empty space between them and placed to be above the first surface element, stabilizer, and a second surface element, stabilizer, attached to a surface above or above the core, the second surface element, stabilizer, includes a bridge portion , which links or joins the empty space between the sections of the core, in such a way that the first surface element, stabilizer, cooperates with the sections of the core and the bridge portion, to define a space; Figure 5 is a view similar to that of Figure 4, showing the transformable part, 1a which includes an additional layer of the core, attached to the second surface element, stabilizer, and a third surface element, stabilizer, attached to the layer additional core; Figure 5a is a view taken along the line 5a-5a of Figure 5, showing the additional layer of the core, attached to the second surface element, stabilizer, and the third surface element, stabilizer, attached to the additional layer of the nucleus; Figure 6 is a view of the transformable part, of Figure 5, showing the transformable part, after a bending step; Figure 7 is a perspective view, with separation of parts, of the transformable part of Figure 6, after an additional step of folding to form a portion for the housing of the body, of a casket, showing the inserts end pieces that are inserted adjacent the ends of the housing portion of the body; Figure 8 is a view similar to that of Figure 7, of a portion for housing the body, of a light coffin formed from the transformable part of Figure 5, showing a cover of decorative material and the first element surface, stabilizer, forming an outer housing or envelope of the housing portion of the body, a core attached to the first surface element, stabilizer, a second surface element, stabilizer, attached to an upper surface, of the core, and forming a bottom wall of the portion for receiving the body, and the third surface element, stabilizer, forming a bottom of the casket, and attached to the additional cover of the core (not shown); Figure 9 is a sectional view, taken along line 9-9 of Figure 8, showing a decorative material and the first surface stabilizing element, forming an outer housing or casing, of the light casket, the core reinforces the sides and bottom of the casket, the additional cover of the core reinforces the bottom of the portion for housing the body and the second surface element, stabilizer, form a seamless bottom wall, of the portion for housing the body; Figure 10 is a view similar to that of Figure 3, of a second embodiment of a transformable part, in accordance with the present invention, used to construct a light casket, showing a first surface element, stabilizer, located above and attached to, a decorative cover and a core or central part having a first, second, third, fourth and fifth separate sections, located to be above and joined, to the first surface element, stabilizer; Figure 11 is a view similar to that of Figure 10, showing a second surface element, stabilizer, attached to a top or top surface of the core and covering each of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth sections of the nucleus, and that also covers the spaces formed between them; Figure 12 is a view of the transformable part, of Figure 11, showing the transformable part, after a bending step; Figure 13 is a view similar to that of Figure 12, showing the transformable part, after an additional bending step, to form a housing portion of the coffin; Figure 14 is a view similar to that of Figure 10, of a third embodiment of a transformable part, in accordance with the present invention, used to construct a light casket, showing a first surface element, stabilizer, which is located at above and that is attached to, a decorative layer and a core having a first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh separate sections, positioned to be above and attached to, the first surface element, stabilizer; Figure 15 is a view similar to that of Figure 14, showing a second surface stabilizing element, attached to a top or top surface of the core, and covering each of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh sections separate from the nucleus, and that also covers the spaces formed in them; Figure 16 is a view of the transformable part, of Figure 15, showing the transformable part, after a bending step; Figure 17 is a view similar to that of Figure 16, showing the transformable part, after an additional bending step, to form a housing portion of the coffin; Figure 18a is a perspective view, with separation of parts, of the lid of a casket, and of a mounting template, to form the casket lid, in which the mounting template is shown, placed to be below of the elements of the cover, the cover of the template is in an open position, and a first surface element, stabilizer, of the cover, of three pieces, is placed in such a way that it is below a core or part central of the lid and a second surface stabilizing element of the lid, the core or central part of the lid is sandwiched between the first surface element, stabilizer, bottom of the lid and the second surface element, stabilizer, top of the top, a bar is tabili zadora that includes a core of the bar is attached to the edge of the perimeter of the first surface element, stabilizer, of the lid; Figure 18b is a view similar to that of Figure 18a, of a second embodiment of the first surface element, lid stabilizer, showing a unitary, stabilizing, surface element of the lid, formed to include slits, and cutting portions , configured to allow to give the shape of the surface element, stabilizer, of the lid; Figure 18c is a view similar to that of Figure 18a, of a coffin lid "with the upper part in section", showing a first surface element, stabilizer, of the lid, with the upper part in cut, placed such form that it is below a core or central part of the lid, with the upper part in section, and of a second superficial, stabilizing element of the lid, with the upper part in section; Figure 19 is a perspective view of the mounting template, with the cover of the template in the open position; Figure 20 is a perspective view of the mounting template, with the cover of the template, in the closed position, showing an air pressure connector mounted on the cover of the template; Y Figure 21 is a sectional or sectional view, taken along lines 21-21 of Figure 20, showing the mounting template and the lid, during the. formation of the latter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Referring now, in detail, to the drawings, where similar reference numerals have been used in the different Figures, to designate similar elements, there is shown in Figure 1 a perspective view, of a light coffin, constructed with the principles of the present invention and generally designated as 10. The coffin 10 is comprised essentially of the portion 12 for housing the body and the lid section 14. As shown in Figure 2, the portion 12 for housing the body is comprised mostly of the section 16 of the core or central part, with open cells, preferably a honeycomb pattern, which is sandwiched between a first surface element 18, stabilizer and a second surface element 20, stabilizer, both of which are preferably formed of a material resistant to fluids. The lid 14 is constructed, similarly, in layers. The formation of the portion 12 for housing the body, from a transformable part 13, is carried out in part, as shown in Figure 3. The core or central part 16 is cut into a substantially rectangular shape and a size adapted to be bent and form the casket 10. The core 16 includes a top or top surface 17, a bottom or bottom surface (not shown) attached to the first surface, stabilizing element 18. In addition, the core 16 includes a first section 16a, a second section 16b that is separated from the first section 16a to form between them a longitudinal space 30a, and a third section 16c that is separated from the first section 16a to form a second longitudinal space 30b, between them. To form the portion 12 for the housing of the body, the first surface element 18, stabilizer, is placed below the core or central part 16, as shown in Figure 3 and is attached or attached to the bottom surface (not shown). ) of the core 16. The second surface, stabilizing element 20 is placed on top of the core 16 as shown in Figure 4, and is attached to the top surface. 17 of the core 16. The first surface, stabilizing element 18 is of greater length than the section 16 of the core and has a substantially rectangular shape. The first surface element 18, stabilizer, is cut along four lines 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, as shown in Figure 3, and is marked or scored to include fold lines 23a, 23b, which are preferably arranged as continuations of the cuts 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d. The crease lines 23a, 23b and the cuts 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, facilitate the folding of the transformable part 13 including the core 16 and the first stabilizing surface element 18, attached thereto, to form the portion 12 for the housing of the body, as shown in Figures 6, 7 and 8. The crease lines 23a, 23b are longitudinal and extend along the length of the spaces 30a, 30b, and of the cuts 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d extending from the fold lines 23a, 23b towards the ends of the first surface, stabilizing elements 18. The core 16 is preferably formed of polymer-coated cellulose fiber (PCCF) but a non-environmentally friendly plastic, or other similar material, will suffice. The core or central part 16 is preferably comprised of a plurality of cells 25 of cylindrical shape, extending longitudinally, interconnected, and forming a honeycomb pattern, as shown in Figures 3 and 4. Due to their cylindrical shape the members have a strong structural rigidity along their longitudinal axes. The core or central part 16 adheres to the upper surface of the first, surface, stabilizing, marked and cut element 18, using any suitable adhesive. In addition, a sheet or sheet 26 of decorative material is adhered to the underside of the first surface stabilizing element 18 to incorporate a desired texture and appearance into the casket 10, as shown in Figure 3a. The second surface element 20, stabilizer, adheres similarly to the core or central part 16, as shown in Figure 4. The second surface, stabilizing element 20 is preferably a unitary sheet or sheet including the portions of bridge 22a, 22b covering the spaces 30a, 30b and connecting or joining the spaces 30a, 30b between the first and second sections 16a, 16b of the core 16 and between the first and third sections 16a, 16c of the core 16 as shown in Figures 4 and 4a. The second surface element 20, stabilizer, is marked with fold lines 23c, 23d along the bridge portions 22a, 22b, to facilitate bending of the transformable part 13, after the second surface element 20, stabilizer, joins it The fold lines 23c, 23d are longitudinal and are positioned to be generally above the fold lines 23a, 23b and extend along the length of the spaces 30a, 30b to divide the second surface element 20, stabilizer , in a first section 28a, a third section 28c, and a second central section 28b, between them. The core or core part 16 is sandwiched between the first and second surface elements, 18, 20, stabilizers, as shown in Figures 4 and 4a, to provide structural rigidity to the core 16 by keeping the cells 25 of the core 16 in an orientation. substantially perpendicular, to the applied forces. The core 16 acts as a mechanism for pressure transfer and transfers the load to the surface, stabilizing, outer element 18, when a force is applied thereto. In forming the spaces 30a, 30b between the sections 16a, 16b, 16c, of the core 16, the transformable part 13 adjacent the spaces 30a, 30b lacks the structural rigidity of the portions of the transformable part 13 that engage the core 16. and that they have the complete structure with intercalation. The "open" and therefore the weakest sections of the transformable part 13, adjacent the spaces 30a, 30b, can be bent to form the portion 12 for housing the body, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. Further, of the core 16, an additional layer of the core 32 can be attached to the transformable part 13, above the central section 28b of the second surface stabilizing element 20, as shown in Figures 5 and 5a. The additional layer of the core 32 is preferably, substantially, the same size as the central portion 28b. Also, a third surface stabilizing element 34 is typically attached to the upper part of the additional core layer 32. The additional core layer 32 and the third stabilizing surface element 34 additionally reinforce and increase the structural rigidity of the coffin floor and provide additional structural safety. The transformable piece 13, as shown in Figure 5, is complete and ready to form portion 12 for housing the body. To start this process, the sides or sides 36a, 36b of the transformable piece 13 are bent upwards, along the fold lines 23a, 23b, 23c, 23d and the cut lines 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, adjacent to spaces 30a, 30b. By folding the sides 36a, 36b, the corners 38a, 38b, 38c, 38d must be bent inward and toward the center of the portion 12 for housing, as shown in Figure 6. The corners 38a, 38b, 38c, 38d thus come to be part of the ends of the portion 12 for housing the body. However, the ends are further completed by bending the end extensions 40a, 40b, upwards and towards the bent corners 38a, 38b, 38c, 38d. Before bending the extensions 40a, 40b, adhesive is applied on the contact surface thereof, for adhesion to the outer surfaces of the bent corners 38a, 38b, 38c, 38d. This provides a double cut or shear path and increases the resistance of the housing. Referring now to Figure 7, the portion 12 for housing the body is ready for insertion of the end insert parts 42a, 42b. Each end insert 42a, 42b is comprised of a rectangular portion of the core material and a surface stabilizing member 44a, 44b, adhered to it, as shown in Figures 7 and 8. The elements 44a, 44b , superficial, stabilizers, adhere to the lower surfaces of the end insert parts 42a, 42b, orienting them towards the inside of the portion 12 for housing the body. The end insert parts 42a, 42b are inserted adjacent to each end of the portion 12 for housing the body. The side of each insert 42a, 42b, which does not have a stabilizing surface element adhered thereto, is placed adjacently and adheres to the interior surfaces of the bent corners 38a, 38b, 38c, 38d. The insert 42a adheres to the bent corners 38a, 38d and the end insert 42b adheres to the bent corners 38b, 38c. At this point in the construction process, the portion 12 for housing the body is completely constructed, as shown in Figure 8. The second, surface, stabilizing element 20 is preferably a unitary sheet or sheet, as shown in FIG. Figure 4, which covers the entire upper or upper surface of the core or central part 16. After the transformable part 13 is bent to form the portion 12 for housing the body, shown in Figure 8, the second element 20 surface, stabilizer, provides a seamless bottom wall, for the light coffin 10. The material of the second surface stabilizing element 20, which comprises the bridge portions 22a, 22b, is folded outwards and into spaces 30a, 30b by the folding of the sides 36a, 36b of the transformable part 13, as shown in Figure 9. In Figures 10 to 13 a second embodiment of a transformable part is shown. 213 and a portion 212 for housing the body, formed from the first. Illustratively, a first surface stabilizing element 218 includes a central section 218a, generally located in a central position, a first lateral section 218b adjacent thereto and spaced from the central section 218a by the crease line 223a, marked , and a second side section 218c adjacent to the central section 218a and separated therefrom by the fold line 233b, marked, as shown in Figure 10. Additionally, the first surface element 218, stabilizer, includes a first end section 218d and a second end section 218e. The first end section 218d includes two corners 238a, 238d and central portion 218f separated from the corners 238a, 238d by the fold lines 223a, 223b. The central portion 218f is separated from the central section 218a by a crease line, marked, and the corners 238a, 238d are separated from the side sections 218c, 218b, by the cut lines 224c, 224d. Likewise, the second end section 218e has two corners 238b, 238c and a central portion 218g spaced apart from the corners 238b, 238c by the fold lines 223a, 223b. The central portion 218g is separated from the center 218a by a fold line 223d, marked, and the corners 238b, 238c are separated from the side sections 218c, 218b, by the cut lines 224b, 224a. The transformable piece 213 also includes a core 216 having a top surface 217 and a bottom surface (not shown). A first section 216a, of the core, generally located centrally, is attached to the central section 218a, a second section 216b of the core, is attached to the first lateral section 218b and is separated from the first section 216a of the core, to form a first space 230a. between them, and a third section 216c, of the core, is attached to the second section 218c, lateral, and spaced apart from the first section 216a of the core, to form a second space 230b therebetween, as shown in Figure 10. The core 216 also includes a fourth section 216d, of the core, attached to a first end section 218d and spaced apart from the first section 216a, of the core, to form a third space 230c therebetween and a fifth section 216e, of the core, attached to a second end section 218e and spaced apart from the first section 216a of the core, to form a fourth space 230d therebetween. Preferably, the fourth section 216d of the core is attached to the central portion 218f of the first end section 218d and the fifth section 216e of the core is attached to the central portion 218g of the second end section 218e. A second surface stabilizing element 220 is attached to the top surface 217 of the core 216 and is configured to cover the entire top surface 217 of the core 216, as shown in Figure 11. Preferably, the second surface element 220, stabilizer, is unitary and seamless. The second surface stabilizing element 220 includes a first fold line 223e marked, adjacent the first space 230a, a second fold line 223f, marked, adjacent the second space 230b, a third fold line 223g, marked, adjacent to the third space 320c and a fourth fold line 223h, marked, adjacent to fourth space 230d. Preferably, the first and second fold lines 223e, 223f, are generally parallel, and the third and fourth fold lines 223g, 223h are, in general, parallel to one another, and are generally perpendicular to the first and second lines. crease lines 223e, 223f. The transformable piece 213 may include an additional layer of the core (not shown) attached to the second surface stabilizing element 220, on the central section 216a of the core. The transformable part 213 may also include a third surface stabilizing element (not shown) attached to a top surface of the additional core layer. The additional layer of the core and the third surface element, stabilizer, can also reinforce and increase the structural rigidity of the bottom of the casket and provide it with additional structural security. To form, from the transformable part 213, a portion 212 for housing the body, the sides 236a, 326b are bent up and along the fold lines 223e, 223f formed on the second surface element 220, stabilizer, the spaces 230a, 230b, and the fold lines 223a, 223b that are on the first surface element 218, stabilizer, and are spaced along the cut lines 224a, 224b, 224c, 224d that are on the first member 218 superficial, stabilizer. The first and second end sections 218d, 218e are bent up and along fold lines 223c, 223d shown in Figure 10 and fold lines 223g, 223h shown in Figure 12. Corners 238a, 238b, 238c, 238d are bent inward and toward the center of the body housing portion 212, as shown in Figure 13. Before bending corners 238a, 238b, 238c, 238d, adhesive is applied over the body. the contact surfaces thereof, for the • adhesion of the decorative material 226 attached to the bottom of the first surface element 218, stabilizer. At this point in the construction process, the transformable piece 213 is completely constructed and formed to give rise to a second embodiment of the body housing portion 212, of the light casket 210, as shown in Figure 13. In the Figures from 14 to 17 a third embodiment of a transformable part 313 and a portion 312 for housing the body, formed from the first. Illustratively, a first surface stabilizing element 318 includes a central section 318a, located, generally in a central position, a first lateral section 318b adjacent thereto and spaced from the central section 318a by the crease line 323a, marked, and a second side section 318c adjacent to the central section 318a and separated therefrom by the fold line 323b, marked, as shown in Figure 14. Additionally, the first surface element 318, stabilizer, includes a first end section 318d separated from the center section 318a and the side sections 318b, 318c by a crease line 323c, marked, and a second end section 318e separated from the center section 318a and the side sections 318b, 318c by a crease line 323d marked . The first end section 318d has two corners 338a, 338d and a central portion 318f, spaced apart from the corners 338a, 338b of the cutting lines 324c, 324d. The second end section 318e has two corners 338b, 338c and a central portion 318g spaced apart from the corners 338b, 338c by the cut lines 324b, 324a. The transformable piece 313 also includes a core or core portion 316 having a top or top surface 317 and a bottom surface (not shown). A first section 316a, of the core, located, generally in a central position, of the core 316, is attached to the central section 318a, a second section 316b, of the core, joined the first side of the section 318b and is separated from the first section 316a, of the core, to form a first space 330a therebetween, and a third section 316c, of the core, is attached to the second section 318c, lateral, and spaced apart from the first section 316a of the core, to form a second space 330b therebetween, as shown in Figure 14. The core 316 also includes a fourth section 316d, of the core, attached to the corner 338d of the first end section 318d and separated from the second section 316b of the core to form a third space 330c therebetween and a fifth section 316e, of the core, attached to the corner 338a of the first end section 318d and spaced apart from the third section 316c of the core, to form a fourth space 330d therebetween. Additionally, the core 316 includes a sixth section 316f of the core attached to the corner 338c of the second end section 318e and spaced apart from the second section 316b of the core to form a fifth space 330e therebetween and a seventh section 316g of the core attached to the core. corner 338b of the second end section 318e and spaced apart from the third section 316c of the core, to form a sixth space 330f therebetween. A second surface stabilizing element 320 is attached to the top surface 317 of the core 316 and is configured to cover the entire top surface 317 of the core 316, as shown in Figure 15. Preferably, the second surface element 320, stabilizer, is unitary and seamless. The second surface stabilizing element 320 includes a first marked crease line 323g, adjacent to the first space 330a, a second crease line 323h marked, adjacent to the second space 330b, a third crease line 323i, marked, adjacent to the space 330c , a fourth fold line 323j, marked, adjacent to the space 330d, a fifth fold line 323k, marked, adjacent to the space 330e and a sixth fold line 3231, marked, adjacent to the space 330f. Preferably, the first and second fold lines 323g, 323h, are generally parallel, and the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth fold lines 323i, 323j 323k, 3231 are, in general, parallel to each other, and in perpendicular to the first and second fold lines 323g, 323h. The transformable piece 313 may include an additional layer of the core (not shown) attached to the second surface stabilizing element 320 on the central section 316a of the core. The transformable piece 313 may also include a third surface stabilizing element (not shown) attached to a top surface of the additional core layer. The additional layer of the core and the third surface element, stabilizer, can additionally reinforce and increase the structural rigidity of the bottom of the casket and provide it with additional structural security.

To convert the transformable piece 313 into a portion 312, for the housing of the body, the sides 336a, 336b are folded up and along the fold lines 323g, 323h formed on the second surface element 320, stabilizer, the spaces 330a , 330b, the fold lines 323a, 323b on the first surface element 318, stabilizer, and the cutting lines 324a, 324b, 324c, 324d on the first surface element 318, stabilizer. After folding the sides 336a, 336b, the corners 338a, 338b, 338c, 338d are bent inward and towards the center of the portion 312 for housing the body, along the fold lines 323i, 323j, 323k, 3231, and the spaces 330c, 330d, 330e, 330f, as shown in Figure 16, such that the corners 338a, 338b, 338c, 338d become part of the ends of the portion 312 for housing the body , as shown in Figure 16. The ends of the portion 312 for housing the body is further supplemented by folding the central portion 318f of the end 318d and the central portion 318g of the end 318e upward, to engage the folded corners 338a, 338b, 338c, 338d. After folding the central portions 318f of the first end section 318b and the second end section 318e, adhesive is applied to the contact surfaces thereof for adhesion to the exterior surfaces of the folded corners 338a, 338b, 338c, 338d. At this point in the construction process, the transformable piece 313 is completely constructed and formed, generating the third embodiment of the body housing portion 312, of the light coffin 310, as shown in Figure 17. The coffin lid 14 lightweight 10 is manufactured as shown in Figures 18a to 21. Cover 14. is formed by placing core 46 of the lid, preferably comprised of a honeycomb material, between two surface elements 48a, 48b, stabilizers of the lid, as shown in Figure 18a. The construction of the lid 14 requires a somewhat different process than that of the construction of the portion 12 for housing the body, due to the curved shape of the lid 14. The preferred method for constructing the lid 14 is to build a mounting template 50 having an outer portion that resembles the shape of the lid 14. The mounting template 50 is used to construct the lid 14 in a similar manner, in stages, including the application of a pressure source 52. The mounting template 50 has an outer section 51 which is shown in Figure 18a which is substantially of the shape of the lid 14 found in Figure 1. To begin the process of construction of the lid, first the surface element 48a, stabilizer, is placed inside the mounting template 50. As shown in Figure 18a, the first surface element 48a, stabilizer, is constructed from one to three separate elements, a central element and two end elements s triangular shape. These elements are placed inside the mounting jig 50. Each of the elements has a rim 54a, 54b, 54c, 54d formed in a rectangular shape and adapted to receive the bars 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, it is tabil i zadoras of the perimeter. The bars 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, perimeter stabilizers, form the portion of the lid 14, which makes contact with the portion 12, 212, 312, for housing the body. It is important that the edges that contact the portion, 12, 212, 312, for the housing of the body, have a structural rigidity as well as the lid 14 by itself. Therefore the bars 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, are placed within the folded edges 54a, 54b, 54c, 54d, and secured thereon by acquiring the edges, 54a, 54b, 54c, 54d, thereto. Each bar 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, includes a core 56e, of the bar made of a honeycomb-like material, as shown in Figure 18a, although each bar 56a56b, 56c, 56d, can be made of any material that provides structural stability to the lid 14, such as metal, wood, and board made of compressed particles, without changing the scope of the invention, as perceived in FIG. I presented. Preferably the edges 54a, 54b, 54c, 54d, include the portions 55a, 55b, 55c, 55d, of the surface elements, stabilizers, connected to the opposite top and bottom surfaces of the core 56e of the bars. With the edges 54a, 54b, 54c, 54d, formed in a rectangular, elongated shape and surrounding each core 56e, of the rods, additional strength and security is provided, to the lid 14. The core 46 of the lid is placed within the mounting template 50 and above the first surface element 48a, stabilizer, as shown in Figure 18a. Preferably, the core 46 of the lid is made of the same material as the core 16, 216, 316, of the portion 12, 212, 312 for housing the body. Prior to the insertion of the core 46 of the cap into the mounting template 50, adhesive is sprayed onto the first surface stabilizing element 48a, causing the core 46 of the cap to adhere thereto. The core 46 of the lid is a piece of substantially rectangular material, which is cut to a size that is in accordance with the lid 14 and which also makes contact with all the surfaces of the first surface, stabilizing element 48a. In no way is it necessary to cut or provide crease lines in the core 46 of the lid, due to the flexibility thereof to suit the overall shape of the lid 14.

With the core 46 of the cap inserted inside, the second surface stabilizing element 48b is placed on top of the core 46 of the inserted cap. The second surface stabilizing element 48b is rectangular but it is comprised of a section 58 of singular shape, having end sections 59a, 59b, of triangular shape, but in a single piece, having angular fold cuts, as shown in Figure 10. These sections 58, 59a, 59b, are placed on the core 46 of the lid, as shown in Figure 18a and fit the mounting template 50. Prior to placement on the core 46 of the top, adhesive is applied to the side of the sections that will make contact with the core 46 of the lid. With all its elements in place, a pressure source 52 is applied to the integrated sections. As shown in Figures 19 and 20, a flexible cover 60 is hinged to, and extends from, the edges of the mounting template 50 via a hinged door 61 and is positioned above the aforementioned integrated elements, forming an airtight seal.

A connector 62 of the pressure source extends from the flexible portion 60, so as to connect the pressure source 52, thereto. Accordingly, the pressure source 52 is connected to the connector 62 and the pressure is applied to the cover 14. The pressure, in this way, forces the integrated sections, one with the other, to adhere those that are making contact with each other and force them to acquire the shape of the mounting template 50. In addition, a decorative layer 64 can be applied to the lid 14 so that it has an appearance that fits the portion 12 for housing the body. When the air is removed and the sections are adhered to each other, the mounting template 50 is removed and the lid 14 can be removed, acquiring the configuration shown in Figure 1. The lid 14 can alternatively influence a first element 48a surface, stabilizer, lid, unit, as shown in Figure 18b. The first, stabilizing, lid, unitary element 48a is formed to include the grooves 72 extending inwardly from the corners of the first surface, stabilizing element 48a of the lid and ending in the marked lines 70 which are folded at an angle, inward, generally in the same direction as each respective slot. The width of the slots 72 is greatest in a position adjacent to the corners and tapers inwardly when approaching the marked lines 70. The marked lines 70 and the slots 72 define the end sections 74a, 74b, integral, but , in general, in triangular form, of the element 48a, superficial, stabilizer of the lid, unitary. The marked lines 70 and slots 72 cooperate to allow the end sections 74a, 74b to move in the mounting template 50 such that the lid 14 can assume the desired shape. The lid 14 can also be formed into separate halves by providing a "lid with the top cut off" which is desirable for visibility purposes. The formation of the lid 14 in two separate halves is performed essentially in the same manner as described above with reference to Figures 18a and 18b, except that each half is constructed separately in the mounting template 50 such that the finished edges all are formed around as shown in Figure 18c. When the lid 14 is formed in separate halves, the lid 14 includes a first, surface, stabilizing element 48a of the lid, with the top part cut, second surface elements 48b, stabilizers, of the lid, with the top part cut, and the cores 46 cut at the top, interspersed between them. For both the body housing portion 12 and the lid 14, different materials and patterns can be used than the PCCF arranged in a honeycomb pattern. For example, the core 16, 32, 216, 316, can be comprised of a material 65 of the polystyrene type, which is not harmful to the environment, instead of the material with honeycomb pattern where it is placed between two surface elements, stabilizers, such as it is shown in Figure 3a. The polystyrene foam placed between surface elements, stabilizers, similar, exhibits substantially the same structural rigidity of the honeycomb portions and can be used interchangeably. In addition to the PCCF and other materials they can be given the form of packaged patterns that also exhibit high structural rigidity when interspersed between the surface elements, stabilizers. At the end of the portion 12, 212, 312, for housing the body, and the lid 14, as described substantially, the light casket 10, 210, 310 is finished, joining ornamental elements thereof, to give the coffin 10, 210 , 310, a more elegant appearance. As shown in Figure 1, the pieces 66a, 66b, 66c, 66d, for the corners, preformed, are placed on the corners of the light coffin 10. In addition to the appearance, the corners 66a, 66b, 66c, 66d, provide additional stiffness to the portion 12, 212, 312, for housing the body. The corners 66a, 66b, 66c, 66d are substantially comprised of two triangular elements, joined perpendicularly to each other. The corners 66a, 66b, 66c, 66d can be covered with the same adhesive material as the rest of the light casket 10, 210, 310. The corners 66a, 66b, 66c, 66d, can be simply joined using glue or gum at the corners of the portion 12, 212, 312, for housing the body, as shown in Figure 1. In addition to the corners 66a, 66b, 66c, 66d, the handles 68 can be securely attached to each side of the light casket 10 to transport the same. The interior portion of the light casket 10 in its finished or finished condition is also designed in a decorative manner having lining and cushions. The light casket 10, 210, 310 is used in a manner similar to that of any other casket. Due to the structural rigidity provided by the intercalation, be it of core, surface, solid, or open cell materials, between surface elements, stabilizers, there are no special precautions that should be considered in the handling of the light casket 10, 210, 310. The remains of the deceased are simply placed in casket 10, 210, 310, as in any other casket and can be transported in a similar way as in any other casket. For cremation purposes, casket 10, 210, 310 is highly flammable and, as discussed, is not harmful to the environment and can simply be placed inside the oven without alteration. The present invention can be incorporated into other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof and, therefore, reference should be made to the appended claims rather than to the preceding specification, to indicate the scope of the invention.

It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known to the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is that which is clear from the present description of the invention. Having described the invention as above, property is claimed as contained in the following:

Claims (52)

1. A transformable piece, for bending or folding and forming a section for housing the body, of a coffin, the transformable piece is characterized in that it comprises: a first surface element, is tabili zador, a second surface element, stabilizer, placed so that it remains above the first surface element, stabilizer, and separated from it, and a core or central part having a top or top surface and a bottom or bottom surface, the core is sandwiched between the first and second surface elements, stabilizers , the bottom surface of the core is attached to the first surface stabilizing element, and the top surface of the core is joined to the second surface stabilizing element, the core includes a first section and a second section separated from the first section, to form an empty space, elongated, between them, the first and second sections of the core is n placed in such a way that the transformable part can be folded along the empty space.

2. The transformable part, according to claim 1, characterized in that the second surface element, stabilizer, includes a bridge portion, which covers the empty space between the first and second sections of the core.

3. The transformable part, according to claim 2, characterized in that the bridge portion of the second surface stabilizing element is formed to include a crease line, marked, elongated, above the space.

4. The transformable part, according to claim 3, characterized in that the first surface element, stabilizer, is formed to include a crease line, marked, elongated, below the space and adjacent to the crease line, marked, which is about the bridge portion

5. The transformable part, according to claim 1, characterized in that the core further includes a third section separated from the second section, to form a second space therebetween, the second surface element, stabilizer, further includes a second bridge portion, which covers the second space, the second and third sections of the core are arranged, in such a way that the transformable piece can be folded along the second space.

6. The transformable part, according to claim 5, characterized in that the second bridge portion of the second stabilizing surface element is formed to include a second fold line, marked, above the second space.

7. The transformable part, according to claim 5, characterized in that the first, second, and third sections are planar and rectangular sections and the second section is positioned so that it is between the first and third sections.

8. The transformable part, according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises an additional layer of the core, having a top surface above and a bottom or bottom surface, the bottom surface, of the additional top of the core is attached to the core. second surface element, stabilizer, and a third surface stabilizing element, attached to the upper surface of the additional layer of the core.

9. The transformable part, according to claim 8, characterized in that the additional layer of the core is dimensioned to have substantially the same area and has substantially the same shape as the second section of the second surface element, stabilizer, the bottom surface, of the additional layer of the core is attached to the second section of the second surface stabilizing element, and the third surface stabilizing element is dimensioned to have substantially the same area and to be substantially the same shape as the additional layer of the core.

10. The transformable part, according to claim 1, characterized in that the core comprises a material of cells or open cells.

11. The transformable part, according to claim 10, characterized in that each cell of the open cell material includes a wall that is placed to be orthogonally related to the first and second surface elements, stabilizers.

12. The transformable part, according to claim 11, characterized in that the cells are cylindrical cells and the core includes a plurality of those cells, interconnected, and forming a honeycomb pattern

13. The transformable part, according to claim 1, characterized in that the core comprises a closed cell material.

14. The transformable part, according to claim 13, characterized in that the closed cell material is polystyrene foam.

15. The transformable part, according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises a decorative material attached to the lower side of the first surface element, stabilizer.

16. The transformable part, according to claim 1, characterized in that the second surface element, stabilizer is a continuous element that covers all the upper or upper surfaces of the core.

17. The transformable part, according to claim 16, characterized in that the second surface element, stabilizer, includes a coating made from a hydrophobic material, to prevent the penetration of liquids based on water, through the second surface element, stabilizer .

18. The transformable part, according to claim 1, characterized in that the first surface element, stabilizer, is a continuous element that covers the entire surface of the bottom of the core.

19. The transformable part, according to claim 18, characterized in that the first surface element, stabilizer, includes a coating made of hydrophobic material, to prevent the penetration of liquids based on water, through the first surface element, stabilizer.

20. The transformable part, according to claim 1, characterized in that a support plate is joined to the first surface stabilizing element, adjacent to the gap or empty space between the first and second sections of the core.

21. The transformable part, according to claim 20, characterized in that the support plate includes an insertion core having a top or top surface and a bottom or bottom surface, a surface element, stabilizer, insertion, attached to the upper surface of the insertion core, - the bottom, core, insertion surface, is attached to the first surface element, stabilizer.

22. The transformable part, according to claim 1, characterized in that the second surface element, stabilizer, includes a first section and a second section separated from the first section, to form a gap or gap, elongated, between them, the first section of the second surface element, stabilizer is attached to the first section of the core and the second section of the surface element, stabilizer, is attached to the second section of the core, such that the space between the sections of the second surface element, stabilizer, they cooperate with the space that is between the sections of the nucleus, to form a continuous space.

23. The transformable piece, for folding and forming a section for housing a body, of a casket, the transformable piece is characterized in that it comprises: a first, elongated stabilizing surface element, having longitudinal, separate sides and sides and transverse ends, separated, a first extreme section, adjacent to the first end, a second end section adjacent the second end, a first side section adjacent to the first side or side, a second side section adjacent to the second side or side, and a central section located in position, generally central, a core having a top or top surface and a bottom or bottom surface, the core is positioned to be above the surface first, stabilizer, and the bottom surface of the core is attached thereto, the core includes a first joined section to the central section of the first surface element, stabilizer, a second section joined to the first side section of the first surface element, stabilizer, the second section is separated from the first section to form a first space therebetween and a third section attached to the second lateral section of the first surface element, stabilizer, the third section is separated d In the first section to form a second space between them, and a second surface stabilizing element, attached to the upper surface of the core, the second surface element, stabilizer includes a first bridge portion, which covers the first space formed between the first and second sections and a second portion of the bridge covers the second space formed between the first and third sections.

24. The transformable part, according to claim 23, characterized in that it also comprises a fourth section of the core, located to be on the first end section and a fifth section of the core placed to be on the second end section.

25. The transformable part, according to claim 24, characterized in that each of the first and second end sections, of the first surface stabilizing element, includes a first side portion adjacent to the first side section of the first surface element, stabilizer, a portion laterally adjacent to the second lateral section of the first stabilizing surface element, and a central portion located therebetween, the fourth section of the core is attached to the central portion of the first end section, and the fifth section of the core is joined to the central portion of the second extreme section.

The transformable part, according to claim 24, characterized in that each of the first and second end sections, of the first surface element, stabilizer, includes a first side portion adjacent to the first side section of the first surface element, stabilizer, a second lateral portion adjacent to the second lateral section of the first surface element, stabilizer and a central portion therebetween, the fourth section of the core is attached to the first lateral portion of the first end section, and the fifth section of the core is attached to the first side portion of the second end section.

27. The transformable part, according to claim 26, characterized in that it further comprises a sixth core section, attached to the second side portion of the first end section, and a seventh core section, attached to the second side portion of the second section. extreme

28. A lid of a casket, characterized in that it comprises: a core of the lid, having a bottom or bottom surface, and a top or top surface, the top surface is curved, such that the top surface of the core of the lid is dome-shaped, a first surface element, stabilizer, attached to the bottom surface, and a second surface element, stabilizer, attached to the top surface, the second surface element, stabilizer, is dome-shaped and is It fits the shape of the top surface, and includes a perimeter edge and a stabilizer bar secured to the edge of its perimeter, the stabilizer bar includes the core of a bar, which has a first surface attached to the edge of the perimeter and a surface element, stabilizer, of the bar, attached to a second surface of the core of the bar.

29. The lid according to claim 28, characterized in that the bottom surface of the lid core is, in general, uniformly spaced from the upper surface of the lid core, such that the bottom surface is curved and has Dome shape.

30. The lid according to claim 28, characterized in that the first surface element, stabilizer, includes an edge portion of the perimeter, attached or attached to the edge of the perimeter and the edge portion of the perimeter is formed such that includes a receiving space of the bars are stabilizers, the receiving space of the bars is tabili zadoras is surrounded by the edge portion of the perimeter, and the stabilizer bar is received by the receiver space of the stabilizer bar.

31. The lid according to claim 28, characterized in that the first surface stabilizing element further includes a second section adjacent to the first section and a third section adjacent to the first section, and the second and third sections are triangular in shape.

The lid according to claim 31, characterized in that the first section has a first and second edges., the second section has a third edge, and the third section has a fourth edge, the first, second, third and fourth edges cooperate to define the edge of the perimeter of the first surface element, stabilizer, the stabilizer bar includes a first section of the stabilizer bar secured to the first edge, a second section of the stabilizer bar, secured to the second edge, a third section of the stabilizer bar, secured to the third edge, and a fourth section of the stabilizer bar, secured to the fourth edge.

33. The lid according to claim 28, characterized in that the core of the bar comprises an open cell material.

34. The lid according to claim 33, characterized in that each cell of the material formed of open cells, includes a wall that is placed to be in an orthogonal relationship to the first and second surface elements, stabilizers.

35. The lid according to claim 34, characterized in that the cells are cylindrical cells, and the core includes a plurality of those cells interconnected and forming a honeycomb pattern.

36. The lid according to claim 28, characterized in that the core comprises a closed cell material.

37. The lid according to claim 36, characterized in that the closed cell material is polystyrene foam.

38. The lid according to claim 28, characterized in that it also comprises a decorative material attached to the underside of the first surface element, stabilizer.

39. A method for building a coffin, characterized in that it comprises the steps of: providing a core having a first and second surfaces; providing first and second surface elements, stabilizers; joining the first surface element, stabilizer, to the first surface, and joining the second surface element, stabilizer, to the second surface, and shaping the core and the surface elements, stabilizers, to take the form of a section for housing of a body.

40. The method according to claim 39, characterized in that it further comprises forming a lid from a core of a lid, comprised of a material placed or arranged in a pattern of open cells.

41. The method according to claim 40, characterized in that the section of the core is a material arranged or placed in an open cell structure comprising a plurality of cells that are placed substantially perpendicular to the surface elements, stabilizers.

42. The method according to claim 40, characterized in that it further comprises the steps of: shaping the core of the lid, so that it takes substantially the configuration similar to that of a cover, the core of the lid has a top or top surface , and bottom or bottom, and join the surface, stabilizing elements of the lid, on the top and bottom surfaces.

43. The method according to claim 42, characterized in that it further comprises the steps of: providing a mounting template, adapted to receive pressure, to shape the core of the lid and the elements that are inside this lid; place the surface elements, stabilizers, of the lid, together with the core of the lid and the outer layer, on the mounting template; apply an adhesive between the core of the lid and the surface elements, stabilizers, of the lid; apply the pressure to them, to evacuate the air, and to secure or fix the core of the lid and the outer layer, to the surface, stabilizing elements, of the lid, via the adhesive.

44. The method according to claim 43, characterized in that it also comprises the step of adhering a decorative outer layer of material to one of the surface stabilizing elements of the lid.

45. The method according to claim 39, characterized in that the core is comprised of a plurality of separate sections.

46. The method according to claim 45, characterized in that it also comprises the steps of: creating fold lines in the first surface element, stabilizer, before clamping or joining the core, to facilitate the formation of the section for housing the body; joining the plurality of separate sections, of the core, to the first surface element, stabilizer, and leaving space therebetween to facilitate the folding or bending of the core section; creating fold lines in the second surface element, stabilizer, to the core, to facilitate the formation of the section for housing the body; and folding the core and the stabilizing, surface elements together, along the crease lines and spaces, to form the bottom and side walls of the coffin.

47. The method according to claim 46, characterized in that it also comprises joining an outer layer of material that is of a pleasant, decorative appearance.

48. The method according to claim 46, characterized in that it also comprises joining an additional layer of the core, at the bottom of the casket, on the inner surface thereof.

49. The method according to claim 48, characterized in that the additional core layer is a material having a solid surface structure.

50. The method according to claim 48, characterized in that the additional layer of the core is a material having an open cell structure.

51. The method according to claim 39, characterized in that the second element is comprised of a plurality in separate sections.

52. The method according to claim 51, characterized in that it further comprises the steps of: creating fold lines in the first surface element, stabilizer, before the core is clamped, to facilitate the formation of the section for housing the body; joining the plurality of separate elements, to the core, and leaving space therebetween to facilitate folding or bending of the core section; folding or bending the core and surface elements, stabilizers, attached, along fold lines and spaces, to form the bottom and side walls of the casket, and secure or fix the bottom and walls, together, to maintain the core and the surface elements, stabilizers, united, in a housing or box type arrangement.