US 2022/0176005 A1 · SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UVC AIRSTREAM DISINFECTION

Abstract

A system and method for airstream disinfection of vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning disinfection. Modifications to existing systems are disclosed which provide the housing and electrification for UVC bulbs within vehicle air handling systems in order to provide adequate disinfection of moving air during occupancy of an enclosed-space vehicle during operation without exposing the drivers and passengers to harmful UVC radiation. Disinfection with UVC radiation is known to accomplish the killing and/or neutralization of microorganisms suspended within air, thereby allowing vehicle occupants to breath air which is constantly disinfected. Components of the disclosed system include UVC lights, a converter, ballasts, interconnecting wiring, a relay, electrical connections, and a modified system enclosure. A method for installing these components to provide the intended effect of disinfection of vehicle airstreams includes modification and/or installation of an airstream enclosure to house UVC bulbs, installation and powering of the bulbs.

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A UVC airstream disinfection system for vehicles comprising:

a first module, said first module is configured to receive a vehicle cabin air intake and an at least one vehicle cabin air outlet, said first module further comprising an at least one aperture, the at least one aperture is capable of receiving an at least one UVC bulb;
and
a power supply capable of continuously powering said at least one UVC bulb and operably connected thereto;
wherein as an airstream passes through said first module, said airstream is continuously supplied with UVC radiation via said at least one UVC bulb.

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System and method for uvc airstream disinfection

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