DE3044181A1 - Disinfection appliance for small articles - with ultraviolet radiator in box controlled by filter and regulator - Google Patents

Abstract

A disinfection appliance based on radiation, specially ultraviolet or ultraviolet-activated radiation, is a box with reflecting sides, bottom and cover in which one or more radiators are arranged. Filters are provided to control the emission of rays in conjunction with a regulator and a time switch. An automatic cut-off disconnects the mains supply when the box is opened. This provides an appliance which is specially useful for families with babies for the disinfection of feeding bottles, suction dummies, etc. It is less risky than treatment with disinfectant fluids because it leaves no residue.

Description

RADIANT DISINFECTOR

Designation The invention described is a Radiation-based disinfectant. A radiation source with z, B.

Ultraviolet rays or UV-active lamp are said to have kimicidal effects to have.

State of the art A large number of disinfection options are known, e.g. gases, liquids, various types of radiation, boiling. An important The area of application is e.g. the sterilization of baby utensils such as bottles, Vacuum cleaners, etc. in the clinic and in private households. The decoction is, one simple but energy-consuming and time-consuming method.

Recently, disinfection with chemical solutions, especially in the household sector on a broad basis. The advantage of this Method is the ease of use.

A very serious disadvantage has been shown to be harmful to health Residues occur. In babies, even very small doses of residue can be very harmful, especially in the long run.

The object of the invention is to provide a simple, energy-saving and health-friendly to enable safe disinfection for households and clinics. In particular in the household with babies there are possible uses instead of chemical disinfection of baby bottles, teats, etc.

Description The object of the invention is to use a disinfection device can be solved on the basis of radiation The son construction is an example one Device shown in Figure 1, while Figure 2, this device as an addition to conventional Radiation devices such as

Mountain sun, shows.

Construction example Figure 1 h'a radiation source (1) is in the cover a box (3) dismantles. Preferably, ultraviolet rays should be used for disinfection be generated. Use a filter (2) to cover the radiation source (1) can, an intensity control should be made possible. This is done through a Regulator (6). A simple dosage can be achieved by means of irradiation time, so the filter can also be replaced. There is a behind the radiation source curved beam mirror, which is shaped so that a relatively uniform Intensity distribution within the box (10) is achieved. The intensity distribution can also be achieved with several radiation sources in the cover or side walls. The housing for the radiator (3) can have ventilation slots (4) to avoid unwanted Dissipate heat.

For this purpose, spacers (7) can also be used between the housing (3) and box (10). The housing (3) is e.g. (8) rotatably attached to the box (10) and has a handle (15). In the lid of the box, Housing of the radiator (3), an upper contact part (16) can be located. Together with the contact lower part (17) there is an arrangement with the effect of the automatic Shutdown when opening the box (10). This can prevent z, n. UV rays can get into unprotected eyes. The box (10) is used to accommodate of the items to be disinfected, e.g. baby bottles, teats and the like. The side faces as well as the inside of the housing are reflective to ensure all-round irradiation of the To enable disinfectant.

These side walls are preferably mirrored with glass or polished bright Metal fitted. The box itself can be made of wood, plastic, for example or metal.

Construction example Figure 2 In this case is the disinfection device designed as an addition to conventional radiation devices, such as sunlamps.

A generally known source is used as the radiation source, wio i, 13. sun with z.H. Radiation source (1), filter (2), housing for radiator (3), ventilation slots (4), beam mirror (5), regulator (6), cable (9). The housing of the radiator (3) is rotatably mounted (8) and has a recess (1s) on the base.

In the closed state, the radiation source can pass through this recess shine into the box (10). The recess can be fitted with a removable lock be provided. Fastening slots (14) can be in the stand base; around the box (10) to be attached to it. The box (10) then has appropriately shaped fitting pieces (18). The box (10) can have reflective inner sides / bottom in order to have an all-round To enable irradiation of the items to be disinfected. Preferably these are side walls equipped with glass mirrors or polished metal. Also as in the construction example 1 it is possible to switch off automatically when using contacts (16) (17) Open the box to reach to protect the eyes from the rays.

It is also possible to expand the disinfection device so that the box (3) cooling is carried out using conventional methods such as e.g.

Cooling coils with absorber. Isolation can also take place. The arrangement then forms a cool box with disinfection.

This can be extended to the effect that the radiation source, preferably with a UV-active lamp, installed in standard refrigerators, Since there are UV-active lamps on the market with a very low wattage (power e.g. 6 watts) the energy consumption is very low, even in continuous operation and the power consumption unwanted heat of the lamp negligible in the effect on the cooling process. The great advantage of this combination of refrigerator / disinfection is that it is increased Shelf life of perishable goods, usually food. Once the normal cooling process extends the shelf life, the irradiation also has an effect antibacterial and extends the shelf life again. Since the bacterial attack, The putrefaction process, mold fungi preferably progresses from the outside to the inside, has an effect the radiation that only shows its effect on the surface, antibacterial although there is no depth effect.

The effect of the irradiation begins immediately after the wrinkle has been deposited in the refrigirator. This is preferably positive for food without packaging such as fruit, vegetables or packaging in transparent film, such as cheese, sausage and similar.

The radiation source (i) can also be installed in deep freezers, Warehouses or as part of a production process. So can disinfection E.g. when packing food, children's toys and the like on the go Tape done. In this case, the arrangement is not a box, but openly mounted, to enable a running process. In order to e.g. closed box or To have a control on the refrigerator, a light outside can light up and indicate the activity of the radiation source.

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Claims (23)

PATENT CLAIMS Radiation-based disinfection device 1. Disinfection device based on rays, d u r c h e k e n n n z e i c h'n e t that one or more Radiation sources (1) with preferably ultraviolet radiation or more UV-active Radiation with any, preferably rod-shaped or ring-shaped form inside a box (10) with reflective sides / bottom / lid (11) is arranged or the box as an additional arrangement to conventional radiation devices, z. B. mountain sun, is used, whereby the rays must have a germicidal effect, the radiation <juelle can be regulated by filter (2) and with a controller (6) and a timer be coupled, when opening the box, an automatic switch-off can take place. 2. Disinfection device according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g.e -k e n n z e. i c h n e t that radiation source (i) and box (10) e.g. by means of hinges are connected and form a unit, with one or more radiation sources (1) be arranged in the bottom (12), side parts or cover (3) of the box can. v. Disinfection device according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k 'e n n z e i c h n e t that Strtlungsquelle (1) is a wholesome radiation device, such as z, B. a sunlamp or a device with a UV-active lamp is while the box (10) can be plugged in as an additional device. 4. Disinfection device according to claim 1, d a du r c h g ek e n n z e i c h n e t t that the radiation is preferably ultraviolet radiation1 where e.g. Elevated suns with UV emitters or UV active lamps can be used. 5 * disinfection device according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z e i c h n, e t that the radiation source (1) can be regulated in terms of intensity by means of one or more filters (2) that completely or partially covers the radiation source (1) can cover. 6. Disinfection device according to claim 1 .., d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z e i c h n e t that the radiation source is ring-shaped, rod-shaped; is flat or has a different shape. 7. Disinfection device according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z E i c h e t that behind the radiation source a flat or shaped reflective Area (5) is arranged to measure the radiation intensity inside the box (io) to distribute evenly. 8. Disinfection device according to claim 1, since d u r c.h g e -k e n n z e i c h n e t that the radiation source '(1) with a timer and a controller (6) is coupled. 9. Disinfection device according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e n.n z It is clear that a box (10) holds the items to be disinfected, such as baby bottles, teats or similar. 10. Disinfection device according to claim i, d a d u r c h g e -k e n ii notices that the cover / base (12) / side walls of the box with reflective Surfaces are equipped, preferably mirror surfaces (11). 11. Disinfection device according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z e i c h n e t that the box (io) is preferably made of wood, metal or plastic consists. 12. Desinfiziergerät.nach claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z e i c h n e t * that between box (io) and housing for heater (3) spacer (7) are arranged to allow undesired heat radiation to escape from the box (Io) allow. 13. Disinfection device according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z e i c h e t that the box (10) can be inserted into fastening slots (14) can. 14. Disinfection device according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z e i c h n e t that the box (10) has fitting pieces (18) which fit into the mounting slots (14) g. Can be plugged in. 15. Disinfection device according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z e i c h n e t that the lower part of the housing of the radiator (3) with a recess is provided, which at the same time represents the box opening (13). 16. Disinfection device according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z e i c h n e t that the housing of the radiator (3) is rotatably mounted and ventilation slots (4). 17. Disinfection device according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z e i c h n e t that the housing of the radiator (3) has grip elements (is) molded on. 18. Disinfection device according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z e i c h n e t that an upper contact part (16) is attached to the housing of the radiator (3) is, which together with the lower contact part (17), which is attached to the box (10), when the box (10) is opened, the radiation source (1) switches off automatically. 19. Desinfizeirgerät according to claim l, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z e i c h n e t that the box (3) is cooled by conventional means and with Is surrounded by insulating material. 20. Disinfection device according to claim l, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z.e i c h n e t that the radiation source (l) inside a cooled box, refrigerator, a pantry or similar storage place / warehouse is attached. 21. Disinfection device according to claim l, d ä d u r c h g e -k e n n z It is clear that the radiation source (1) is preferably inside a refrigerator or freezer combination is attached. 22. Disinfection device according to claim l, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z e i c h n.e t that the radiation source (1) as an open arrangement in the context of a Production process is used. 23. Disinfection device according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e..n n n e'i'c h e t that a control lamp, preferably outside the box (3), indicates9 whether the radiation source (l) is switched on.