ES1256697U - UV LIGHT DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

UV light disinfection equipment for vehicles that, applicable for incorporation into a closed vehicle (1), such as automobile, van, truck or similar, is characterized by comprising: at least one UV light lamp (2). C incorporated inside the vehicle cabin; and an electronic control unit (3) connected to said lamp (2), connected to a movement sensor (4), also installed inside the vehicle cabin (1), and connected to the electronic control unit (5) of the vehicle (1), being programmed to cut the power supply to the lamp (2) as long as it is fulfilled that: the parking brake (6) of the vehicle is not set and/or that all the doors (7) of the vehicle (1) are not properly closed and/or that the sensor (4) detects movement. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

UV LIGHT DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as expressed in the wording of the present specification, refers to a UV light disinfection equipment for vehicles that provides, for the purpose for which it is intended, advantages and characteristics, which are described in detail below, which they represent an improvement on the current state of the art.

More specifically, the object of the invention is focused on a disinfection equipment based on lamps that emit UV (ultraviolet) type C light, specially designed for use in vehicles, particularly closed vehicles, such as cars, vans and trucks, the which is advantageously distinguished by comprising, linked to said UV light lamps, installed inside the vehicle itself, an electronic control unit that is connected to a motion sensor and the vehicle's own electronic control unit in such a way as to prevent operation of these lamps if the handbrake is not set and / or if all the doors and windows are not properly closed and / or if the sensor detects movement, thus preventing it from being started when there is a risk of someone staying or can enter inside the vehicle, as it constitutes a health hazard.

FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

The field of application of the present invention is framed within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of disinfection devices and devices, focusing particularly on the field of those that use short wave UV light.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

As is known, the application of UV light of a certain wavelength, specifically the one known as C or short wave, is an effective way to ensure the disinfection of possible viruses or bacteria on all types of surfaces. However, its effect is only positive when applied in closed places or areas. Therefore, the application of ultraviolet light inside of vehicles to ensure their disinfection is something already known and used.

The problem is that this type of UVC light can be harmful to people's health, so it is very important that there is no one inside the vehicle when it is applied. For this reason, until now, this type of disinfection has only been applied in specialized establishments where the owner of the vehicle expressly drives his vehicle and leaves it for the time necessary to apply the treatment carried out by specialized personnel.

The objective of the present invention is, therefore, to provide a means so that said type of treatment can be incorporated into the vehicle itself and the user can start it up when needed, but guaranteeing that it will always be done with all safety and without risk to people, avoiding the loss of time that means having to leave it in a specialized workshop or establishment. Thus, for example, in the field of taxi drivers, which many people drive daily without knowing whether they are infected or not, they could apply the treatment themselves.

On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, it should be mentioned that, although other equipment for disinfection using UV light is known, at least by the applicant, the existence of any that has technical, structural and technical characteristics is unknown. constitutive elements equal or similar to those presented by the one claimed herein.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The UV light disinfection equipment for vehicles that the invention proposes enables the aforementioned objectives to be satisfactorily achieved, the characterizing details that make it possible and that distinguish it are conveniently set out in the final claims that accompany this description.

What the invention proposes, as noted above, is a disinfection equipment based on lamps that emit UV (ultraviolet) type C light, specially designed for use in vehicles, particularly closed vehicles such as cars, vans and trucks, which is advantageously distinguished by comprising safety means that prevent their operation when there is a risk that Someone remains or may enter the vehicle if it is not completely stopped, as it constitutes a health hazard.

For this, and more specifically, to the lamp or lamps that the equipment has, and that are installed, preferably in a fixed way, inside the vehicle cabin, an electronic control unit is added that, connected to them , is connected, in turn, to a motion sensor, also installed inside the vehicle cabin, and to the vehicle's own electronic control unit in such a way that it prevents the operation of the lamps if one, several or the three safety requirements foreseen to achieve a safe use of the equipment and which are:

- that the vehicle's handbrake is set;

- that all doors, and preferably windows, are properly closed;

- that the sensor is not activated by detecting any movement or presence of people or animals.

Preferably, the equipment's lamps are made from UV-C light LEDs, and they work by direct exposure to light for a certain time, disinfecting any surface inside the vehicle.

The UV-C LEDs used for disinfection have a wavelength of between 200 and 290 nanometers and are made up of strips adapted to the width of the vehicle, being located on the roof of the vehicle on the seats, both the front and the rear. rear (if any). These strips can be in one or more sections depending on the design and characteristics of the vehicle's roof.

Finally, it should be noted that, preferably, the equipment also includes a remote control for its activation, since this will be carried out from outside and once the vehicle is closed.

Thus, the operation of the disinfection equipment, which can advantageously be carried out by the user of the vehicle, will be as follows:

The start-up of the disinfection process is activated from outside the vehicle through the remote control. To start the disinfection process inside the vehicle, Three safety conditions must be met, each one independent of the other, the process not starting or interrupting if any of them fails, which is detected by the electronic unit of the equipment.

The three safety measures are: the first, that the vehicle's handbrake must be activated, the second measure is that the vehicle must be closed and the third is that the interior movement sensor does not activate.

If any of them were not met, the process would not start and, in the same way, if once the process started, any of them were not fulfilled, the process would also be interrupted.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, the present specification is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, by a set of drawings in which for illustrative purposes and non-limiting, the following has been represented:

Figure number 1.- Shows a schematic side elevation view of an example of a motor vehicle to which the UV light disinfection equipment object of the invention has been incorporated, showing the main elements it comprises.

And figure number 2.- Shows a perspective view of the interior of the vehicle, in which the lamps that it incorporates in its interior can be seen distributed in the ceiling over the front and rear seats.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the numbering adopted, it can be seen in them an example of a non-limiting embodiment of the UV light disinfection equipment for vehicles of the invention, which comprises what is indicated and described in detail below.

Thus, as can be seen in said figures, the equipment of the invention, applicable for its incorporation into a closed vehicle (1), such as automobile, van, truck or similar, comprises, essentially:

- at least one UV-C light lamp (2) incorporated inside the vehicle cabin, and

- An electronic control unit (3) connected to said lamp (2), to a motion sensor (4), also installed inside the vehicle cabin (1), and connected to the electronic control unit (5) of the vehicle (1), being programmed to cut off the electrical supply of the lamp (2) as long as it is fulfilled that: the parking brake (6) of the vehicle is not set and / or that all the doors (7) of the vehicle ( 1) are not properly closed and / or that the sensor (4) detects movement.

Optionally, the connection between the lamp (2) and the electronic control unit (3), as well as between this and the sensor (4) is a wireless connection, while the connection of the electronic control unit (3) with the vehicle control unit (5) is a physical connection, which can be integrated into it during the manufacturing process itself.

Furthermore, preferably, the equipment comprises a remote control (not shown) for activating it, allowing said activation to be carried out from outside the vehicle (2) and once it is closed.

Preferably, the equipment comprises several lamps (2) located, each one, on the inside of the cabin roof over the position of the various front and rear seats of the vehicle (1).

Preferably, the lamp or lamps (2) are made of UV-C light LEDs.

Preferably, the lamp or lamps (2) are UV-C light LEDs with a wavelength between 200 and 290 nanometers and are made up of strips adapted to the width of the vehicle.

Optionally, the lamp or lamps (2) are fixed by means of a removable fastening system, to facilitate their replacement.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages derived from it, stating that, Within its essentiality, it may be put into practice in other forms of implementation that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which it will also achieve the protection that is sought provided that its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified. .

Claims (6)

1. - UV LIGHT DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES that, applicable for incorporation into a closed vehicle (1), automobile, van, truck or similar type, is characterized by comprising: at least one UV light lamp (2) -C built into the interior of the vehicle cabin; and an electronic control unit (3) connected to said lamp (2), connected to a motion sensor (4), also installed inside the vehicle cabin (1), and connected to the electronic control unit (5) of the vehicle (1), being programmed to cut off the electrical supply of the lamp (2) as long as it is fulfilled that: the parking brake (6) of the vehicle is not set and / or that all the doors (7) of the vehicle (1) are not properly closed and / or that the sensor (4) detects movement. 2. - UV LIGHT DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES according to claim 1, characterized by comprising a remote control for activation from outside the vehicle (2) and once it is closed. 3. - UV LIGHT DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by comprising several lamps (2) located, each one, on the roof of the cabin on the position of the different front and rear seats of the vehicle ( 1). 4. - UV LIGHT DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lamp or lamps (2) are made of UV-C light LEDs. 5. - UV LIGHT DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES according to claim 4, characterized in that the lamp or lamps (2) are UV-C light LEDs of a wavelength between 200 and 290 nanometers and are made up of strips adapted to the width of the vehicle. 6. - UV LIGHT DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lamp or lamps (2) are fixed by means of a removable fastening system.