Modular apparatus with universal base frame for ultraviolet (uv) light sanitization of an aircraft and methods for producing same
AssigneeHoneywell International Inc.
InventorSunit Kumar Saxena
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Abstract
Modular apparatus and methods for ultraviolet (UV) light sanitization of an aircraft. The modular apparatus generally comprises a base frame that is universal, and multiple interchangeable modular kits to adapt the base frame to different aircraft cabin geometries. The base frame has integrated therewith circuitry and devices that control ultra-violet C-spectrum (UVC) light sources that are located on a frame of the modular kit. Various embodiments of the modular kits have five parts, and assemble the same way, for different aircraft cabin geometries.
Claims20
A modular apparatus for ultraviolet C-spectrum (UVC) light sanitization of an aircraft, comprising:
- a base frame that is mobile, incorporating therewith a controller circuit operationally coupled to a user interface configured to receive operator input and provide visual feedback;
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- a modular kit having a frame with UVC light sources;
- the base frame having a command outlet configured to attach to the modular kit;
- the controller circuit configured to:
- receive from the user interface operator input that includes controlling when the modular apparatus is operating and is not operating;
- generate, when the modular apparatus is operating, a first number of independent radiation commands, each configured to drive a respective UVC light source;
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- provide the first number of radiation commands in the command outlet;
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- the modular kit having a second number of UVC lights, the second number being less than or equal to the first number, the second number of UVC lights being a function of a cabin geometry of the aircraft, the modular kit configured to receive, via the command outlet, individual radiation commands for the second number of UVC lights.
A method for employing a modular apparatus for ultraviolet C-spectrum (UVC) light sanitization of an aircraft, the method comprising:
- incorporating a controller circuit operationally coupled to a user interface configured to receive operator input and provide visual feedback on a modular base frame that is mobile;
- attaching a modular kit with a frame having thereon UV light sources to a command outlet on the base frame;
- receiving, from the user interface, operator input that includes controlling when the modular apparatus is operating and is not operating;
- generating by the controller circuit, when the modular apparatus is operating, a first number of independent radiation commands, each configured to drive a respective UVC light source;
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- providing, by the controller circuit, the first number of radiation commands in the command outlet;
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- receiving, by the modular kit at the command outlet, a second number of the radiation commands, the second number being less than or equal to the first number, the second number of UVC lights being a function of a cabin geometry of the aircraft;
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- emitting UVC light, by UV light sources on the modular kit, responsive to the second number of radiation commands.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.