IT202100019010A1 - AUTOMATED SANITIZATION SYSTEM FOR SANITIZING SURFACES AND AIR IN ONE OR MORE ROOMS OF A BUILDING AND RELATED SANITATION METHOD. - Google Patents

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TITLE: AUTOMATED SANITIZATION SYSTEM FOR SANITIZING SURFACES AND AIR IN ONE OR MORE? ROOMS OF A BUILDING AND RELATED SANITIZATION METHOD.

The present invention refers to an automated system suitable for sanitizing both the surfaces and the air in one or more? compartments safely and reliably. The present invention also refers to a method for sanitizing the surfaces and the air in one or more rooms. rooms of a building.

Sanitization systems are known which are capable of sanitizing the air, by making a flow of air drawn from a compartment pass through a sanitizing source and then reintroduced into the compartment itself.

Am I otherwise? known sanitizing systems which are suitable for sanitizing the surfaces by introducing a sanitizing substance into the compartment.

? Known in the technical sector is the technical problem of sanitizing effectively, at low cost and in a safe way one or more? rooms of a building.

Solutions designed to sanitize the air are not able to effectively sanitize surfaces. Furthermore, in currently known solutions in which UV sources are used, these have the limitation of sanitizing only the surfaces actually illuminated by the UV source. Therefore, areas or regions that are not directly lit will not be sanitized.

Sanitization systems are known which use ozone to sanitize air and surfaces. These sanitation systems are normally portable and do not have a control system capable of verifying the effective possibility of to perform safe and effective sanitization. In fact, the currently known systems do not verify the closure of the access gates to one or more? compartments and/or closing any openings such as windows or ventilation openings.

Furthermore, in buildings which include a plurality of separate rooms, such as hotels, for example, the use of portable sanitizers makes it difficult to sanitize the entire building, as well as requiring a very long time to sanitize a plurality of rooms. of rooms, potentially putting at risk the operators capable of placing and removing these portable sanitizing systems in the various hotel rooms.

Furthermore, none of the currently known systems verifies that the sanitization takes place in a safe way, in order to avoid that the sanitization starts when there are people in the compartment and/or it is possible to access the compartment when the sanitization is not completed. completed and/or at a time when there is an unhealthy atmosphere inside the compartment for human beings. Therefore, the use of known systems does not guarantee that a user can enter when the ozone concentration is not below a healthy value for humans.

None of the surface and/or air sanitization systems? capable of guaranteeing maximum effectiveness in sanitizing and at the same time maximum safety, reducing human error which could cause accidents.

The present invention proposes to solve the aforesaid technical problems by realizing an automated system for the sanitization of surfaces and of the air, in one or more? compartments of a building, which allows for effective sanitization of the air and surfaces, which is safe and reduces possible human errors. The system ? It has been designed to ensure maximum safety and guarantee operation by reducing human error.

One aspect of the present invention relates to an automated sanitization system for sanitizing surfaces and air with the characteristics of the attached claim 1.

A further aspect of the present invention relates to a method for sanitizing one or more rooms of a building with the characteristics of the attached claim 11.

The accessory features of the system and of the method are included in the respective dependent claims.

The characteristics and advantages of the system and of the method will be clear and evident from the following description of different embodiments, exemplifying and not limiting, and from the attached tables which illustrate respectively:

? figure 1 shows, in a schematic plan view, a first possible embodiment of the automated sanitization system for sanitizing surfaces and air, according to the present invention;

? figure 2 shows, in a schematic plan view, a second possible embodiment of the automated sanitization system for sanitizing surfaces and air, according to the present invention;

? figure 3 shows, in a schematic plan view, a third possible embodiment of the automated sanitization system for sanitizing surfaces and air, according to the present invention;

? figure 4 shows a block diagram of the various systems, devices and sensors, included in the sanitation system, in a possible interconnection between them.

With reference to the cited figures, the reference number 2 identifies a sanitation system, according to the present invention, as a whole.

The sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, ? particularly suitable for sanitizing surfaces and air in at least one compartment ?V? of a building ?E?. For the purposes of this description, the term compartment ?V? do you mean one or more? rooms or environments, defining a? unit?, which pu? be both public and private, such as hotel rooms, units? housing, shops, etc.

The sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, ? an automated system. For the purposes of this description, the term automated means a system capable of verifying one or more variables independently, without the intervention of a human operator, making decisions in order to comply with specific safety rules for the user of said at least one ?V? compartment, in order to avoid human error.

The sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, comprises: at least a first source 4 suitable for generating a first sanitizing means suitable for sanitizing the surfaces. Said at least one first source 4 ? suitable to be placed inside said at least one compartment ?V?, preferably completely inside the compartment ?V?. For the purposes of this description, the term sanitizing surfaces means the capacity to eliminate microorganisms, allergens and impurities? from surfaces, both visible and hidden or in shadow, whatever type of surface it is, in terms of conformation and material, without affecting or damaging the same surfaces.

The sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, also comprises at least one second source 5. Said second source 5? different from said first source 4. Said second source 5 ? suitable for generating a second means of sanitization suitable for sanitizing the air, in which said second means of sanitization ? different from said first means of sanitization. Said second source 5 ? suitable to be placed inside said at least one compartment ?V?, preferably completely inside the compartment ?V?. For the purposes of this description, the term sanitizing the air means the capacity to sanitize the air present in a compartment ?V?, creating an air flow such as to withdraw non-sanitized air and introduce sanitized air. The term sanitized air means air from which? at least 90%, preferably at least 99%, of impurities, microorganisms, allergens, etc. has been removed.

The sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, also comprises a unit central control 3. This unit? of central control 3 ? adapted to suitably activate and control said first source 4 and said second source 5. Said unit? of central control 3 ? electronically connected to said sources (4, 5).

The sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, furthermore comprises a user interface 6. Said user interface 6? electronically connected to this unit? central control 3.

Through said user interface 6 the user can? enter commands for the activation and deactivation of said sources (4, 5), in particular both said first source 4 and said second source 5. Through said user interface 6 the user can? receive one or more indications relating to sanitization and/or the state of said sanitization system 2. In particular said user interface 6 ? adapted to receive commands from a user and send them to said unit? of central control 3, and to receive from the same unit? of central control 3 one or more? indications relating to sanitation, for example following the control of these sources (4, 5), and/or the state of the sanitation system 2, show them to the user, providing visual feedback.

Said user interface 6 ? adapted to be placed outside said at least one compartment ?V?, preferably completely outside the compartment ?V?.

The sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, also comprises at least a first control device 7. Said first control device 7 ? adapted to be associated with an access gate ?A? for access to said at least one compartment ?V?.

Said first control device 7 ? at least capable of detecting the status of said access gate ?A?. In particular, said first control device 7 ? designed to detect if said access gate ?A? ? open or closed. Said access gate ?A? ? for example a door or gate, designed to allow access to said compartment ?V? to at least one user.

Said at least a first control device 7 ? electronically connected to this unit? of central control 3 which ? adapted to control said first control device 7.

The sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, also comprises at least one second control device 8. Said second control device 8 ? adapted to be associated with an opening ?O?, different from said access gate ?A?, present in said at least one compartment ?V?.

Said second control device 8 ? able at least to detect the state of said opening ?O?. In particular, said second control device 8 ? designed to detect if said opening ?O? ? open or closed. Said opening ?O? ? for example a window, a ventilation opening, a door or a door leading to a different room, such as another room, a bathroom, a corridor, an atrium, a warehouse, etc.

Said at least a second control device 8 ? electronically connected to this unit? of central control 3 which ? adapted to control said second control device 8.

The sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, also comprises a safety system 22.

Said security system 22 ? redundant, in particular with respect to the control and monitoring performed by this unit? central control 3.

Said security system 22 ? act to detect the healthiness? of the air present in said at least one compartment ?V?.

Said security system 22 ? autonomous and independent from this unit? central control 3.

Said security system 22 ? adapted to suitably deactivate said sources (4, 5), for example in the event of anomalies, and/or control both said first control device 7 and said user interface 6, for example in the case in which this safety system 22 detects that all ?interior of said at least one compartment ?V? there is an air that is not healthy for humans, in order to prevent access to said at least one room ?V?.

The sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, allows to prevent access to said at least one compartment ?V? in the event of anomalies, in particular thanks to said redundant safety system 22. In fact, the sanitizing system 2 signals a potential danger to a user, preventing access to this compartment ?V?, for example in the case in which at least one compartment ?V? is there an unhealthy air for humans, despite the fact that sanitation has already been performed? terminated, for example due to a high concentration of at least one sanitization medium.

Furthermore, the sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, allows deactivating said sources (4, 5) in the event of anomalies in order to prevent said sources from continuing to generate the respective sanitizing means, which could be harmful to the ?user.

The present invention allows to efficiently sanitize the compartments ?V?, sanitizing both the surfaces and the air in a simple, effective and safe way. Furthermore, thanks to the redundant safety system 22, redundant for the control of the sources (4, 5) and/or of the first control device 7 and/or of the user interface 6, it allows to increase the safety of the sanitation system 2, at least signaling when the air inside the compartment ?V? ? became healthy again.

The sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, ? designed to guarantee a high level of safety and guarantee operation by reducing human error.

In a preferred embodiment of the sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, said at least one first control device 7? also suitable for blocking the access gate ?A? preventing access to said at least one compartment ?V?. In the present embodiment, said security system 22 ? adapted to suitably control said first control device 7, in order to prevent access to said at least one compartment ?V? in the event of anomalies and/or in the event that the same safety system 22 detects that at least one compartment ?V? there is an air that is not healthy for man.

The sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, ? designed to ensure maximum safety and guarantee operation by reducing human error.

In the present embodiment, the sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, thanks to said redundant safety system 22, allows to prevent access to said at least one compartment ?V? in the event of anomalies and/or in the event that this safety system 22 detects at least one compartment ?V? there is an air that is not healthy for man. In fact, the sanitization system 2 prevents access to a user even in the case in which at least one compartment ?V? is there an unhealthy air for humans, despite the fact that sanitation has already been performed? terminated, for example due to a high concentration of at least one sanitization medium.

The present invention allows to efficiently sanitize the compartments ?V?, sanitizing both the surfaces and the air in a simple, effective and safe way. Furthermore, thanks to the redundant safety system 22, redundant for the control on the sources (4, 5) and/or of the first control device 7, it allows to increase the safety of the system. The sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, ? designed to ensure maximum safety, ensuring its operation, considerably reducing the risk of human error. Furthermore, using at least two different sanitizing means, the sanitization of said at least one compartment ?V? will be more effective and obtainable in less time.

In a possible, exemplary and non-limiting embodiment, said safety system 22 ? electronically connected to this unit? of central control 3. Notwithstanding the electronic connection, said safety system 22 continues to be autonomous and independent from said unit? central control system 3. This connection allows for the exchange of information which allows for better control of the sanitation system 2.

In a possible embodiment, said security system 22 ? adapted to disconnect the power supply of said sources (4, 5) and/or of said unit? central control 3.

In a possible embodiment, the sanitization system 2 can? be activated following a check inside the compartment ?V? by the operator who will activate? the sanitization system 2 through said user interface 6, located outside the compartment ?V? to be sanitized. In an alternative embodiment, said sanitization system 2 ? activated after an automatic check performed by sensors, for example presence sensors, present in compartment ?V?.

In a possible, exemplifying and non-limiting embodiment, said sanitization system 2 can be activated, by activating the sources (4, 5), through a double check, for example at least one security code entered for example through said user interface 6. For example, a check to activate the sanitation system 2 consists in performing a ?inspection or survey inside said at least one compartment ?V?, and preferably by pressing a pre-activation key, for example placed in correspondence with said unit? central control unit 3 located in compartment ?V?.

In a possible, exemplifying and non-limiting embodiment, said double check can consist in the insertion of two security codes, entered by two different people, even placed in two different places.

The sanitization system 2 ? adapted to be positioned in a stable manner inside said at least one compartment ?V?. Sanitization system 2 can? be installed in a compartment ?V? already existing or integrated in the services during the construction of the compartment ?V? same. The sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, is not of the mobile typology adapted to be moved from a compartment ?V? to be sanitized in another compartment ?V? to be sanitized.

This solution allows you to sanitize a plurality of of rooms ?V? included in a building ?E? in parallel, allowing you to activate the desired sanitization system 2, reducing the sanitization times of an entire portion of the building ?E? or of the entire building ?E?.

In a preferred embodiment, said security system 22 comprises a unit? processor 220 and at least one sensor 222.

Said at least a 222 sensor ? act to detect the healthiness? of the air present in said at least one compartment?V?, for example the concentration of one or more? means of sanitization generated by one or more? springs (4, 5).

This unit? processing 220 ? adapted to receive data from said at least one sensor 222 and to process the data to determine whether it is necessary to intervene to control said sources (4, 5) and/or said first control device 7 and/or said user interface 6.

In a possible embodiment, by way of example, said unit? processing 220 ? also able to communicate with this unit? control panel 3 to obtain information on the sanitization status of compartment ?V?, for example the duration of the sanitization, if ? the sanitization is still in progress and therefore if the sources (4, 5) are active, or if the sanitization is yes? already concluded. Through this information the unit? processing 220 will evaluate? whether to intervene in the control of the sanitation system 2, for example of the sources (4, 5) and/or of the first control device 7 and/or of the user interface 6.

Pi? in general, said security system 22 ? fit to overwhelm this unit? central control system 3, in particular in the event that this safety system 22 detects that inside said at least one compartment ?V? there is an unhealthy air for humans, and there is a disagreement on the instructions given to the systems and devices present in the sanitation system 2.

In a preferred embodiment of the automated sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, said at least one first source 4 comprises: a generator 40 suitable for generating said first sanitizing means; and at least one sensor 42 suitable for detecting healthiness? of the air present in said at least one compartment ?V?. Said sensor 42 ? act to detect the healthiness? air at a height from the floor of said compartment?V? of about 1.5m. Preferably, said sensor 42 ? suitable for detecting the concentration of the first sanitizing medium generated by said first source 4.

In the present embodiment said unit? of central control 3 includes a? unit? processor 32 suitable for processing the data received from the sensor 42 included in the first source 4, and possibly from said safety system 22, for example from said at least one sensor 222.

In the present embodiment, through the sensor 42 said unit? of central control 3 ? able to determine the healthiness? of the air present in said at least one compartment ?V?, in particular before, during and following a sanitization phase performed by the same sanitizing system 2.

Pi? in general, said sensor 42 pu? be in the vicinity? of said generator 40 or placed in a remote place with respect to said generator 40, always inside the compartment ?V?, for example being integrated in the electronic circuit of said unit? central control 3.

In a preferred embodiment of the sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, said at least one first source 4? an ozone source. Alternatively, said first source 4 ? a UV source.

The embodiment in which said first source 4 ? a source of ozone allows all surfaces to be sanitized, even those not directly visible from the first source 4, reaching areas such as underneath the furniture present in said compartment ?V?. The use of ozone as a means of sanitization allows surfaces to be efficiently sanitized from bacteria, viruses, spores, moulds, insects, etc. In fact, the ozone ? an effective insect repellent.

In the present embodiment, following a sanitization phase of the compartment ?V?, the air inside the same compartment ?V? sanitized ? to be considered healthy when the concentration of ozone ? reached a level deemed healthy according to the values defined by the local health system.

In the embodiment wherein said generator 40 ? an ozone generator, preferably said generator 40 uses high voltage ionization to decompose and polymerize part of the oxygen present in the air into ozone. This solution is particularly efficient and economical, requiring very little maintenance.

Pi? in general, said generator 40 ? for example capable of producing ozone between 5,000 mg/h and 30,000mg/h, preferably between 15,000 mg/h and 28,000mg/h.

Pi? in general, said ozone generator 40 can? be a generator made in one or more? of the following technologies: corona effect, for example with Siemens cells; electrolysis and/or cold plasma.

Preferably, said sensor 42 ? an ozone concentration sensor and/or an ozone concentration decay sensor. Said sensor 42 ? suitable for detecting the production of ozone and/or its decay, ozone which could also be produced by a UV source, for example UVC.

In the same embodiment, said safety system 22 ? adapted to detect a concentration of ozone in at least a portion of said at least one compartment ?V?. In this embodiment, said at least one sensor 222 ? an ozone concentration sensor and/or an ozone concentration decay sensor. In fact, as long as the ozone concentration in the compartment ?V? is not healthy for human health, according to the specifications dictated by the local health system, ? should no human being access the vain ?V?.

Preferably, said at least one sensor 222 of the security system 22 ? capable of detecting the quantity? ozone, the saturation level and the minimum level. Said at least a 222 sensor ? preferably placed at a height of about 1.5 m with respect to the floor of compartment ?V?.

Pi? in general, said sensor 222 ? redundant, with respect to said sensor 42 included in the first source 4. This embodiment makes it possible to avoid, preferably prevent, access to the compartment ?V? even if said sensor 42, included in the first source 4, detects a healthiness? of sufficient air while said sensor 222 of the safety system 22 is not, or vice versa.

In a possible embodiment, exemplifying and not limiting, not illustrated, according to the technology adopted, said first source 4 can? include an air circulation system, for example a fan, capable of generating an air flow such as to facilitate the dispersion of the first sanitizing medium, for example ozone, in the compartment ?V? to be sanitized. In a possible embodiment said first source 4 and said second source 5 share a common air conduction circuit 52.

In a preferred embodiment, called at least one second source 5 ? a UV source. The present embodiment allows to effectively sanitize the air. In an alternative embodiment, said second source 5 ? for example a nebulization system suitable for nebulizing a sanitizing medium in the air.

Preferably, said second source 5 ? a source of UVC rays, designed to purify the air with an effect on bacteria and viruses present in the air. A possible alternative embodiment provides for the use of a source of UVA rays. In this last embodiment? appropriate to integrate a system of filters, in particular titanium dioxide filters.

Pi? in general, if said first source 4 is an ozone source, said second source 5 ? a UV source. In the present embodiment, said security system 22 ? adapted to detect a concentration of ozone in at least a portion of said at least one compartment ?V?, for example by means of said at least one sensor 222.

Entering more in detail of the present embodiment of the automated sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, said at least one second source 5 comprises: an air conduction circuit 52 able to generate an air flow inside said at least one compartment ?V?. Said air conduction circuit 52, in turn comprises at least one fan, not shown, able to suck unpurified air present in said compartment ?V?, and push inside the compartment ?V? purified air. Depending on the needs, said air conduction circuit 52 can include a system of channels to convey the air.

Said air conduction circuit 52 ? controlled by this unit? central control 3.

Preferably said air conduction circuit 52 ? a closed circuit by recirculating the air inside the same compartment ?V?.

Pi? in general said air conduction circuit 52 ? independent and separated from a heating system and/or from an air conditioning system present in compartment ?V?.

Said second source 5 also comprises at least one UV lamp 50 suitable for sanitizing the air passing through said air conduction circuit 52. Said UV lamp 50 is preferably a UVC lamp, capable of emitting UVC rays in a section of the air conducting circuit 52. Said at least one UV lamp 50? at least one lamp capable of generating 4w of radiated power.

Said second source 5 also comprises at least one sensor 54, able to detect the correct operation of said second source 5. Said at least one sensor 54 can? be an ozone sensor, a UV ray sensor and/or a flow sensor capable of determining the flow of air passing through said air conduction circuit 52.

In the embodiment in which said unit? of central control 3 includes a? unit? processing 32, it ? suitable for processing the data received from said at least one sensor 54 included in the second source 5 and possibly from the safety system 22.

Preferably said unit? of elaboration 32 of the unit? of central control 3 ? suitable for processing both the data received from said at least one sensor 42 included in the first source 4, and said at least one sensor 54 included in the second source 5, and possibly the data received from said safety system 22, in particular from said at least one sensor 222.

In a preferred, exemplary and non-limiting embodiment, said unit? of central control 3, said first source 4 and said second source 5 are incorporated within a single and common external structure. Does this external structure incorporate the systems, devices and sensors included in said unit? of central control 3, said first source 4 and said second source 5.

Preferably, said unit? of central control 3, comprising said unit? of processing 32, ? made on an electronic card, for example a PCB, in which other electronic devices are also included, such as for example a memory medium, useful for the correct functioning of the sanitation system 2.

This unit? of central control 3 ? suitable for suitably activating and/or deactivating said generator 40 of the first source 4, the UV lamp 50 of the second source 5, and the air conduction circuit 52, according to the data received from said sensors (42, 54) and processed from that unit? processing 32. Preferably, said unit? central control device 3 allows activation of said generator 40 of the first source 4, the UV lamp 50 of the second source 5, and the air conduction circuit 52, in the event that said first control device 7 detects that said gate access ?A? is closed, and that said second control device 8 detects that the corresponding opening ?0? is in the appropriate configuration, in particular in the case in which said opening ?O? is a window this must be closed, if said opening ?O? is a door this must be open.

In this condition, said unit? of central control 3 ? adapted to signal, through said user interface 6, to the user that the procedure for sanitizing the surfaces and the air? started and subsequently when this sanitization procedure? finished. Preferably, during the sanitization procedure said unit? of central control 3 ? adapted to control said first control device 7, for example an actuator 74, so as to block the access gate ?A? in the closed position and prevent access to said at least one compartment ?V?.

In the event that said first control device 7 detects that said access gate ?A? is open, the unit? control device 3 prevents the activation of said first source 4 and of said second source 5. Similarly, in the event that a second control device 8 detects an anomalous condition of the respective opening ?0?, for example when a window is open and / or a door is closed, the unit? of central control 3 prevents the activation of said first source 4 and of said second source 5.

In this condition, said unit? of central control 3 ? adapted to signal, through said user interface 6, to the user that the procedure for sanitizing the surfaces and the air cannot start since? said access gate ?A? and/or dictates at least one?opening ?O? result in an anomalous configuration, for example by specifying the type of anomaly, possibly requesting intervention by the operator.

Furthermore, if during the sanitization procedure said first control device 7 detects that said access gate ?A? has opened and/or that said second control device 8 detects that the corresponding opening ?0? has changed its state, the unit? central control 3 deactivates said first source 4 and said second source 5, signaling, through said user interface 6, to the user that the procedure for sanitizing the surfaces and the air? been interrupted since? said access gate ?A? is it open and/or called at least one? opening ? O? results in an abnormal configuration.

Preferably, said security system 22, in particular said a unit? of processing 220, ? adapted to process the data received from said at least one sensor 222, and possibly from said at least one sensor 42, included in the first source 4, and said at least one sensor 54, included in the second source 5.

In particular, in the event that said sanitization procedure has been suitably concluded but said sensor 222 detects that the air inside the compartment ?V? is not yet healthy for the user, said safety system 22 controls said first control device 7 and/or said user interface 6, so as to dissuade entry into the compartment ?V?, preferably by blocking the access gate ?A ?, for example through an actuator 74, in the closed position and continue to prevent access to said at least one compartment ?V? despite the fact that the sanitization procedure has been completed or interrupted. In this occasion, said safety system 22 advantageously signals, via said user interface 6, to the user that access to the compartment ?V? ? not recommended, preferably prevented, since? l?air inside the compartment?V? Not ? still healthy for the user.

In a possible embodiment of the sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, said user interface 6 comprises at least one screen 62 capable of showing the user visual indications, processed by said unit? central control system 3, relating to the progress of sanitation, the status of the sanitation system 2 and/or to report any operations to be performed.

Said 62 screen ? moreover capable of receiving instructions or commands entered by the user which will be processed by the unit? central control unit 3 for respectively activating or deactivating said sources (4, 5). Said screen 62 therefore performs the function of interface both in output and in input. Said 62 screen ? for example an LCD screen, preferably being able to detect at least the touch on this screen 62 ? touch screen. Alternatively said user interface 6 comprises a keyboard through which the user can insert instructions or commands which will be processed by the unit? central control unit 3 for respectively activating or deactivating said sources (4, 5).

Said user interface 6 also comprises at least one signaling device 64 electronically connected to the safety system 22. Said signaling device 64 ? designed to issue a signal in the event of anomalies detected by said safety system 22. Said signal can? be a visual and/or audible feedback. Preferably, the sound feedback ? such as to allow the user to understand the possible danger linked to an anomaly, such as, for example, the change in the status of the access gate ?A? and/or an?O? opening.

For example said signaling device 64 can? be a siren and/or a light signal, such as a screen, which can? be the same screen 62.

As anticipated said screen 62 and said signaling device 64 are placed outside the compartment ?V? in order to allow the user to control the sanitation system 2, activating or deactivating it, and receive information on the sanitation system 2 while remaining outside the same compartment ?V?.

In a possible embodiment, not shown, said unit? central control 3 pu? itself include sound and/or light signaling systems, in order to allow feedback to be provided to the user, for example by signaling any anomalies in the sanitization system 2 to the user when the latter? still inside the compartment ?V?, for example to signal that ? about to start a sanitization procedure and that the people inside the compartment ?V? hurry to evacuate this compartment ?V?.

Preferably, said unit? of central control 3 includes a safety device, not illustrated, capable of interrupting the sanitization procedure from inside the compartment ?V? in case of emergencies.

In a possible embodiment of the sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, each first control device 7 comprises at least one position sensor 72. Said position sensor 72 ? designed to detect if said access gate ?A? ? open or closed.

Said position sensor 72 can? be a presence sensor and/or a movement sensor placed inside the compartment ?V?, capable of detecting the position of said door or door, or a position sensor associated with said door or door, such as a limit switch adapted to detect the correct closing of said door or gate for the closure of said access gate ?A?.

Said first control device 7 also comprises at least one actuator 74. Said actuator 74 ? designed to block the access gate ?A? in the closed position, for example during the sanitization of said at least one compartment ?V?, and to prevent access to said at least one compartment ?V?.

Said actuator 74 ? an actuator capable of acting on the closing system included in the door or gate, or being an automatic bolt, for example in addition to said closing system included in the door or gate, to maintain the access gate ?A? in the closed position. Said actuator 74 can? be a device in itself? standing or capable of coordinating with a compartment control system 24, for example being incorporated in a centralized lock control device 244.

In a possible embodiment of the sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, each second control device 8 comprises at least one position sensor 82. Said position sensor 82? designed to detect if the? opening? Or? associated with it? open or closed.

Said position sensor 82 can? be a presence sensor and/or a movement sensor placed inside the compartment ?V?, capable of detecting the position of said door or window, etc., or a position sensor associated with said door or window, etc., such as for example a limit switch suitable for detecting the correct closure of the window or that the door is wide open, etc.

In a possible embodiment, by way of example and not of limitation, said second control device 8 comprises at least one actuator 84. Said actuator 84? designed to block said opening ?O? in the desired position during the sanitization of said at least one compartment ?V?, for example being capable of locking the windows in the closed position and the doors in the open position. Said actuator 84 can? being an actuator able to act on the closing system included in the window, or being an automatic bolt, to keep the window in the closed position, or being a door stop able to keep said door in the open position, in particular wide open.

In particular in the case in which said compartment ?V? comprises two openings ?O?, in particular a first opening "O" in the form of a window, and a second opening ?O? in the form of a door to access and a room or closet, separated from the main room, will be? including a second control device 8 associated with said first opening ?0? and another second control device 8 associated with said second opening ?0?. Every second control device 8 will have to? suitably detect the status of the corresponding opening ?O?.

Pi? in general, at each opening ?O? included in the compartment ?V? ? associated with a respective second control device 8.

In an exemplary and non-limiting embodiment of the sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, ? including an aeration system controller 26. Said aeration system controller 26 ? suitable for deactivating an aeration system present in said at least one compartment ?V? during the sanitization of the same compartment ?V?.

Said ventilation system control device 26 ? for example a switch able to interrupt the power supply to the actuators present in the ventilation system of the compartment ?V? during the sanitization of the same compartment ?V?, and reactivating this ventilation system at the end of the sanitization. Said ventilation system control device 26 ? advantageously controlled by said unit? central control 3.

The control on the ventilation system of the compartment ?V? allows you to speed up the sanitization procedure, preventing one or more? sanitation means are dispersed or made useless, and possibly reduce the time before the air inside the compartment ?V? you return healthy, for example by activating the suction system of the ventilation system of the compartment ?V?.

In a non-illustrated, exemplifying and non-limiting embodiment of said sanitizing system 2, it comprises a video surveillance system, comprising at least one video camera. This embodiment? particularly useful in the event that said compartment ?V? includes at least two access gates ?A?. In this embodiment said unit? of central control 3, and in particular said unit? of processing 32, could be programmed to detect if inside the compartment ?V? there is the presence of living beings, such as men or animals, and possibly signal their presence via said user interface 6.

In a possible embodiment of the sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, said sanitizing system 2 ? adapted to be interfaced with a room 24 control system. Said room 24 control system is a centralized control system for all compartments ?V? present in the?E? building. In particular, each compartment ?V? of the building ?E? ? electronically connected to said room 24 control system. preferably, said unit? central control 3 ? electronically connected and interfaced to said room 24 control system. This room 24 control system ? for example present in buildings ?E? which host hotels or clubs where ? necessary to guarantee centralized control over the individual compartments ?V?.

Said compartment control system 24 comprises at least one centralized lock control device 244. Said centralized lock control device 244 ? adapted to cooperate with said first control device 7 or partially comprising said first control device 7, for example said actuator 74.

In a possible embodiment of said room control system 24 it comprises a centralized alarm control device 246. Said centralized alarm control device 246 ? a centralized alarm designed to signal an anomaly or a danger coming from any of the compartments ?V? present in the?E? building. Said centralized alarm control device 246 ? adapted to cooperate with said user interface 6 for the signaling of anomalies.

In a possible embodiment said user interface 6 and in particular said signaling device 64 can be included in the centralized alarm controller 246.

Going more into the details of the realization of a possible embodiment of the sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, ? including a? unit? central control unit 3, a first ozone source 4 for sanitizing the surfaces and a second UV ray source 5 for sanitizing the air, which are suitably placed inside a common external casing, placed inside the compartment ?V?.

This unit? of central control 3 ? made on a PCB board to which the sensors (42, 54) of the sources (4, 5) are connected. This unit? of central control 3 ? further adapted to control said air conduction circuit 52 to generate an air flow inside the compartment ?V?.

Outside the compartment ?V? ? placed said user interface 6 comprising a screen 62, preferably an LCD touch screen, to allow the user to start a sanitization phase or cycle of said compartment ?V? and/or receive information relating to the progress of the sanitizing phase or cycle and/or on the status of the sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention.

The starting or activation of a sanitization phase or cycle takes place preferably with a double code or double confirmation, via said user interface 6.

The user interface 6 itself comprises signaling devices 64 capable of providing at least a visual feedback to the user, preferably visual and acoustic feedback. Preferably, even the unit? central control system 3 comprises signaling elements or systems which can provide light and/or sound feedback.

Inside the compartment ?V? ? also present is said safety system 22, and in particular of the sensor 222 which ? a redundant ozone level safety sensor. Said security system 22 ? electronically connected to said signaling device 64 located outside the compartment ?V?.

Said sanitizing system 2 comprises at least a first control device 7 associated with the access gate ?A?, and a second control device 8 for each opening ?O? included in said compartment ?V?.

In the preferred embodiments, for example in buildings ?E? Where ? If there is a centralized lock control device for the compartments ?V?, said first control device 7 comprises an actuator 74 suitable for blocking said access gate ?A? and prevent access to compartment ?V?, in particular during the sanitization phase and/or as long as the air in compartment ?V? is unhealthy, particularly following a sanitization phase or cycle.

Said second control devices 8 are suitably arranged in such a way that during the sanitization phase or cycle the windows are closed while the doors to other rooms, environments and/or premises of the same compartment ?V? are open.

Preferably, the sanitization system 2 comprises an aeration system control device 26 for example placed in series with the room thermostat in the aeration system present in the compartment ?V?, to deactivate the aeration system at the start of a sanitization cycle or phase , and restart it at the end of the sanitization cycle or phase.

even more in detail, Figure 1 shows, in a schematic plan view, a first possible embodiment of the automated sanitization system 2 for sanitizing surfaces and the air, according to the present invention.

In the present embodiment the compartment ?V? is it part of a building ?E?, and this room ?V? ? consisting of a single environment or room in which there are furniture, indicated by way of example with rectangles. Furthermore, the compartment ?V? comprises a single access passage ?A?, in particular an entrance door, and a single opening ?O?, in particular a window.

The sanitization system 2 includes a unit? of central control 3 which ? electronically connected to a first source 4 and to a second source 5, preferably being comprised within a common external casing, for example the two sources being placed at the ends.

At said access gate ?A? ? associated with the first control device 7, while when opening ?O? ? associated with a second control device 8. Outside the compartment ?V?, preferably near? of the access gate ?A?, ? positioned said user interface 6.

Inside the compartment ?V? ? also present the safety system 22.

The present embodiment could be employed in residences, hotels or offices where ? possible to define a room ?V? comprising a single environment or room, which can be separated from the rest of the building? E? through an access gate ?A?. This embodiment? of simple installation and realization, being the structure of the compartment ?V? simple.

Figure 2 shows, in a schematic plan view, a second possible embodiment of the automated sanitization system 2 for sanitizing the surfaces and the air, according to the present invention.

In the present embodiment the compartment ?V? is part of a building? E?, which includes a plurality? of rooms ?V? for example placed along a corridor.

The compartment ?V? illustrated ? consisting of a main environment, local or room, having an entrance near of the access gate ?A?. In this main environment there is some furniture. This compartment ?V? it also includes a second environment, room or local, which could be a bathroom or a closet.

In the present embodiment, the compartment ?V? does it include a single access passage ?A?, in particular an entrance door, and an opening ?O?, in particular a window, associated with the main room, and another opening ?O?, in particular an associated window to the second environment. The main room and the second room of the room ?V? are separable through an?opening ?O? especially a door.

The sanitization system 2 includes a unit? of central control 3 which ? electronically connected to a first source 4 and to a second source 5, preferably being comprised within a common external casing, for example the two sources (4, 5) being placed at the ends, being preferably located in the main environment.

At said access gate ?A? ? associated with the first control device 7, which comprises a position sensor 72 and an actuator 74. When opening ?0? associated with the main environment? associated with a second control device 8, which comprises a position sensor 82 and an actuator 84. Furthermore, when opening ?0?, in particular the door, which divides the main room from the second room ? associated with a second control device 8, which comprises a position sensor 82. With regard to the opening ?0?, in particular a window, associated with the second room of the compartment ?V? ? associated with a second control device 8, which comprises a position sensor 82 and an actuator 84.

Outside the compartment ?V?, preferably near? of the access gate ?A?, ? positioned said user interface 6, which comprises a screen 62 and a signaling device 64 which are separate from each other.

Inside the compartment ?V? ? the safety system 22 is also present. In the present embodiment the safety system 22 comprises a unit? processor 220 and a sensor 222. The present embodiment further comprises a ventilation system control device 26.

In the present embodiment both said safety system 22 and the unit? central control system 3 communicate with a room control system 24.

The present embodiment could be employed in residences, hotels or offices in which the compartment ?V? includes more rooms, rooms or rooms, in which each room or room could be separated from the main room by a door. Furthermore, each compartment ?V? being separated from the remaining rooms ?V? present in? building? E? through a respective access gate ?A?. Furthermore, this embodiment ? applicable in buildings ?E? in which ? including said compartment control system 24 for centralized control of various aspects of the individual compartments ?V?, such as for example the centralized locking and the centralized alarm system.

Figure 3 shows, in a schematic plan view, a third possible embodiment of the automated sanitization system 2, for sanitizing the surfaces and the air, according to the present invention.

In the present embodiment the compartment ?V? that needs to be sanitized? located in a building ?E? and through the same compartment ?V? ? possible to access another compartment ?V?, such as a storage room or warehouse, which, for various reasons, may not require or need sanitization.

Said compartment ?V? in which the sanitization is performed includes a main environment in which ? present of the furniture and other rooms, compartments or rooms and which could be, for example, an anteroom and a bathroom.

In the present embodiment, the compartment ?V? comprises a single access passage ?A?, in particular an entrance door, and an opening ?O?, in particular a door, associated with the main room for accessing another compartment ?V?.

The compartment ?V? furthermore comprises an opening ?O?, for example a door, for accessing a second room, for example an anteroom, from which ? It is possible to access through another opening ?O?, in particular a door, to a third environment such as a bathroom for example.

The sanitization system 2 includes a unit? of central control 3 which ? electronically connected to a first source 4 and to a second source 5, preferably being comprised within a common external casing, for example the two sources being placed at the ends, being preferably located in the main room of the compartment ?V?.

At said access gate ?A? ? associated with the first control device 7, which comprises a position sensor 72 and an actuator 74. When opening ?0?, in particular the door, in communication with another compartment ?V? ? associated with a second control device 8, which comprises a position sensor 82. Furthermore, when opening ?0?, in particular the door, which divides the main room from the second room ? associated with a second control device 8, which comprises a position sensor 82. With regard to the opening ?0?, in particular the door, which divides the second room from the third room ? associated with a second control device 8, which comprises a position sensor 82.

Inside the compartment ?V? ? the safety system 22 is also present. In the present embodiment the safety system 22 comprises a unit? processor 220 and a sensor 222.

Outside the compartment ?V?, preferably near? of the access gate ?A?, ? positioned said user interface 6, which comprises a screen 62 and a signaling device 64 which are separate from each other.

The present embodiment could be employed in offices, shops, residences and/or hotels where the compartment ?V? includes more environments or room, in which each environment or room could be separated from another environment or compartment ?V? through a door.

Figure 4 shows a block diagram of the various systems, devices and sensors, included in a possible embodiment in the sanitization system 2, by way of example and not of limitation, according to the present invention, interconnected to each other.

In particular, the sanitation system 2 includes a unit? of central control 3, having in turn a?unit? processing 32. This unit? of central control 3 ? connected to:

- said first source 4, being able to control it, which in turn comprises a generator 40 and a sensor 42; - said second source 5, being able to control it, which in turn comprises a UV lamp, an air conduction circuit 52, and a sensor 54;

- said user interface 6, which allows the user to enter commands and receive information relating to the sanitation system 2 and its operation, which comprises a screen 62 and a signaling device 64;

- at least one second control device 8, which can be associated with an opening ?0?, which comprises a position sensor 82 and optionally an actuator 84;

- at least a first control device 7, associated with an access gate ?A?, which comprises a position sensor 72 and optionally an actuator 74.

This unit? of central control 3 ? also connectable to a room control system 24, included in a building ?E?, which could include a centralized alarm control device 242, and a centralized lock control device 244.

Furthermore, the sanitizing system 2 comprises a safety system 22, which comprises a unit? processor 220 and a sensor 222. In the illustrated embodiment, said security system 22 is advantageously connected to the first source 4 and to the second source 5 being able to deactivate them in case of need. Furthermore, the security system 22 ? advantageously connected to the user interface 6 in order to provide signals, for example to signal a danger, preferably through the signaling device 64.

Furthermore, the security system 22 ? advantageously connected to the first control device 7 so as to control the access gate ?A? and dissuade, preferably prevent, access to compartment ?V? in the event of anomalies, such as for example unhealthy air in compartment ?V?.

Security System 22? advantageously connected to the unit? central control system 3 in such a way as to deactivate it in the event of danger and/or share data and/or information obtained through the sensors (54, 42, 222) in order to determine the salubrity? of the air in the compartment ?V? where are you? running or yes ? performed a sanitization phase or cycle.

Security System 22 can? furthermore be advantageously connected to a compartment control system 24, included in a building ?E?, for example for the control of the centralized locking and/or the alarm.

The sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, ? particularly suitable for carrying out a method for sanitizing surfaces and air in at least one compartment ?V? of a building ?E?.

The method for sanitizing surfaces and air in at least one compartment ?V? of a building ?E?, according to the present invention, comprises the following phases, preferably consecutive:

- providing an automated sanitation system 2 according to the present invention;

- position and properly install the sources (4, 5), the unit? central control device 3, at least one first control device 7 and at least one second control device 8 inside the compartment ?V?;

- suitably position and install said safety system 22 inside the compartment ?V?;

- suitably position and install said user interface 6 outside the compartment ?V?;

- carry out a check on the access gates ?A? and on the openings ?O? through said control devices (7, 8); ? if the phase of carrying out a check has given a negative result, close the access gates ?A? and/or suitably open or close the openings ?O? and repeat the verification;

? if the phase of carrying out a check has given a positive result, start sanitizing the surfaces and the air in at least one compartment ?V? activating said sources (4, 5);

- completing the sanitization by keeping said sources (4, 5) active for a predetermined time, for example between 30 minutes and 90 minutes, preferably 60 minutes;

- stop sanitizing the surfaces and the air in at least one compartment ?V? deactivating said sources (4, 5), after said predetermined time;

- perform a health check? dell?air in said at least one compartment?V? through said safety system 22; ? if the phase of carrying out a check has given a negative result, dissuade, preferably preventing, access to said at least one compartment ?V? through said first control device 7 and/or said user interface 6 and repeat the check;

? if the phase of carrying out a check has given a positive result, allow access to said at least one compartment ?V?.

Preferably, if in the phase of carrying out a health check? of the air, a negative result is obtained if it is prevented, access in said at least one compartment ?V? through said first control device 7, in particular through said actuator 74.

The method according to the present invention, during the phase of completing the sanitization, advantageously comprises sub-phases, for example repeated cycles or interrupts, in which the status of the access gates ?A? and/or openings ?O?. In the event that during these sub-phases it emerges that at least one access gate ?A? and/or at least one?opening ?O? has it changed state or configuration, the unit? of central control 3 and/or the security system 22 pu? evaluate the possibility? to interrupt the phase of completing the sanitization, and/or to signal a possible error and/or danger, for example through said user interface 6.

The sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, ? It was designed to ensure maximum safety, guaranteeing the correct functioning of the same sanitization system 2, reducing human error.

The sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, allows the sanitization of the surfaces and of the air and can be employed in any private or public structure, being capable of being employed in hotels, guest houses, tourist villages, shops, offices, etc.

The sanitizing system 2, according to the present invention, allows to reduce the sanitizing times of the compartments ?V?, in which ? positioned, and of? the entire building? E?, being able to operate more? sanitization systems 2 also in parallel with each other.

The illustrated and described embodiments represent possible embodiments, exemplifying and not limiting, of the sanitization system 2, according to the present invention, whereby modifications or combinations of technical characteristics which are obvious for a person skilled in the art in the light of the content technical content of the present patent application are to be considered including the technical content of the present invention.

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Sanitization system 2 Security system 22 Units? processor 220 Sensor 222 Compartment control system 24 Centralized alarm control device 242 Centralized lock control device 244 Ventilation system control device 26 Unit? of central control 3 Unit? processing 32 First source 4 Generator 40 Sensor 42 Second source 5 UV lamp 50 Air conduction circuit 52 Sensor 54 User interface 6 Screen 62 Signaling device 64 First control device 7 Position sensor 72 Actuator 74 Second control device 8 Sensor position 82 Actuator 84 Access gate ?A? Building ?E? Opening ?O? compartment ?V?

Claims (11)

CLAIMS: 1. Automated sanitization system (2) for sanitizing surfaces and air in at least one room (V) of a building (E), including: - at least a first source (4), able to be placed inside said at least one compartment (V), and being able to generate a first sanitizing means able to sanitize the surfaces; - at least one second source (5), different from said first source (4), able to be placed inside said at least one compartment (V), and being able to generate a second sanitizing means, different from said first means sanitation, designed to sanitize the air; - a?unit? central control (3) suitable for suitably activating and controlling said first source (4) and said second source (5), being electronically connected to said sources (4, 5); - a user interface (6), electronically connected to said unit? central control system (3), being able to be placed outside said at least one compartment (V), through which the user can enter commands for? activation and deactivation of said sources (4, 5) and receive one or more? indications relating to sanitation and/or the state of said sanitation system (2); - at least one first control device (7), capable of being associated with an access gate (A) for accessing said at least one compartment (V), and being capable of at least detecting the status of said access gate ( A), and being electronically connected to said unit? of central control (3) which ? suitable for controlling said first control device (7); - at least one second control device (8), capable of being associated with an opening (O), different from said access gate (A), present in said at least one compartment (V), and being capable of at least detecting the state of said opening (O), and being electronically connected to said unit? of central control (3) which ? adapted to control said second control device (8); - a redundant safety system (22), able to detect the healthiness? of the air present in said at least one compartment (V); said security system (22) being autonomous and independent of said unit? central control (3); said safety system (22) being capable of suitably deactivating said sources (4, 5), in the event of anomalies, and/or controlling both said first control device (7) and said user interface (6) in the event that this safety system (22) detects that the air inside said at least one compartment (V) is unhealthy for humans. 2. Sanitization system (2), according to claim 1, wherein said at least one first control device (7) being able to block the access gate (A), preventing access to said at least one compartment (V) ; said safety system (22) being capable of suitably controlling said first control device (7) in order to prevent access to said at least one compartment (V) in the event of anomalies and/or there is unhealthy air for the man. 3. Sanitization system (2), according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: - said at least one first source (4) comprising: a generator (40) able to generate said first sanitizing means; and at least one sensor (42) suitable for detecting healthiness? of the air present in said at least one compartment (V); - said unit? of control (3) including a?unit? processor (32) suitable for processing the data received from said sensor (42) included in the first source (4). 4. Sanitization system (2), according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: - dictates at least one first source (4) ? an ozone source; - dictates at least one second source (5) ? a UV source; - said safety system (22) being adapted to detect a concentration of ozone in at least a portion of said at least one compartment (V). 5. Sanitization system (2), according to claim 4, wherein said at least one second source (5) comprising: an air conduction circuit (52), capable of generating an air flow inside said at least one room (V); at least one UV lamp (50), able to sanitize the air passing through said air conduction circuit (52); and at least one sensor (54), adapted to detect the correct operation of said second source (5); said unit? of control (3) including a?unit? processor (32) suitable for processing the data received from said at least one sensor (54) included in the second source (5). 6. Sanitization system (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein said user interface (6) comprising: - at least one screen (62) capable of both showing the user visual indications, processed by said unit? control (3), relating to the progress of the sanitization procedure, the status of the sanitization system (2) and/or to report any operations to be carried out, both to receive instructions or commands entered by the user which will be processed by the unit ? control (3) for respectively activating or deactivating said sources (4, 5); - at least one signaling device (64), electronically connected to the safety system (22), able to issue a signal in the event of anomalies detected by said safety system (22). 7. Sanitization system (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: each first control device (7) comprising: - at least one position sensor (72) adapted to detect whether said access gate ?A? ? open or closed; - at least one actuator (74) adapted to lock the access gate (A) in the closed position and to prevent access to said at least one compartment (V); and in which each second control device (8) comprising: at least one position sensor (82) capable of detecting whether the opening (O) associated with it is? open or closed. 8. Sanitization system (2) according to claim 7, wherein ? adapted to be interfaced with a compartment control system (24) comprising at least one centralized lock control device (244), the latter adapted to cooperate with said first control device (7). 9. Sanitization system (2) according to claims 8 and 6, wherein said compartment control system (24) comprising a centralized alarm control device (242) the latter able to cooperate with said user interface (6) for the reporting of anomalies. 10. Sanitization system (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein ? including an aeration system control device (26) suitable for deactivating an aeration system present in said at least one compartment (V) during the sanitization of the same compartment (V). 11. Method for sanitizing surfaces and air in at least one room (V) of a building (E) including the following phases: - providing an automated sanitization system (2) according to claim 1; - position and properly install the sources (4, 5), the unit? central control device (3), at least one first control device (7) and at least one second control device (8) inside the compartment (V); - suitably position and install said safety system (22) inside the compartment (V); - suitably position and install said user interface (6) outside the compartment (V); - carrying out a check on the access gates (A) and on the openings (O) by means of said control devices (7, 8); ? if the phase of carrying out a check has given a negative result, close the access gates (A) and/or suitably open or close the openings (O) and repeat the check; ? if the phase of carrying out a check has given a positive result, start sanitizing the surfaces and the air in at least one compartment (V) by activating said sources (4, 5); - complete the sanitization by keeping said sources active (4, 5) for a pre-established time; - interrupting the sanitization of the surfaces and of the air in at least one compartment (V) by deactivating said sources (4, 5) after said pre-established time; - perform a health check? of the air in said at least one compartment (V) through said safety system (22); ? if the step of carrying out a check has given a negative result, dissuade access to said at least one compartment (V) through said first control device (7) and/or said user interface (6) and repeat the check; ? if the phase of carrying out a check has given a positive result, allow access to said at least one compartment (V).