UV sterilization apparatus, system, and method for aircraft air systems
US11850336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2203/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sanitizing unit configured for use in an air distribution system of a passenger aircraft is disclosed. The sanitizing unit may include an input structure connected to a cabin air supply plenum, a UV reflective insert that defines an irradiation chamber, at least one ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diode (LED) positioned to provide UV radiation to an airflow within the irradiation chamber, a UV attenuator; and an output structure connected to at least one overhead passenger vent, wherein the at least one overhead passenger vent is configured to output a treated airflow.
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