WO2019012561A1

WO2019012561A1 - Modular service ceiling

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Publication number: WO2019012561A1
Application number: PCT/IN2018/050458
Authority: WO
Inventors: Salil Prakash SANSARE; Vitthal Kashinath SHIDRUK; Girish Ishwar Lone
Original assignee: Sciencebydesign Labsystems India Pvt. Ltd.
Priority date: 2017-07-13
Filing date: 2018-07-13
Publication date: 2019-01-17

Abstract

Disclosed is a modular service ceiling (100) for supplying power, gaseous and/or liquid media within a facility. The service ceiling (100) confers flexibility in terms of dimensions, configuration, arrangement and installation thereby meeting requirements of space and position at the facility. The service ceiling (100) comprises of a support grid (20), a plurality of service carrier (40), at least one delivery module (60) and at least one air purifier (80) operably coupled to each other. The service ceiling (100) is installed suspended from a ceiling and is disposed overhead a workbench present within the facility thereby addressing space constraint issues at the facility. Further, the service ceiling (100) is portable being modular and cost effective while being user-centric in offering customized configurations suiting the requirements of a user/ facility worker at reduced installation and labor costs.

Description

MODULAR SERVICE CEILING

FIELD

The present disclosure relates to infrastructure for use in scientific research. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a modular service ceiling supplying utility connection and capable of being easily installed, dismantled and reconfigured at any facility.

BACKGROUND

Typically, in a research lab, it is often seen that various utilities such as gas piping, plumbing, drain, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical lines, lighting, data lines and the like are run through the ceiling or the floor. This setup involves considerable civil work and hence cannot be easily modified.

In the event of changing business or project requirements, which happens every 2 - 3 years, scientists might feel the need to modify the lab infrastructure. However, due to the monolithic nature of the laboratory infrastructure including pre-existing utility lines, time requirement and considering the civil work involved, usually the scientist has to compromise or give up on the modification completely. This results in a lot of inconvenience to the scientist which in turn results in prolonged project completion timelines, inaccurate results and reduced morale.

The flexible infrastructure systems currently available in the market use very expensive raw materials, processes and installation methods which defeat the very purpose of making the systems available to all in scientific research community.

In order to mitigate the afore-stated disadvantages, the inventors of the present invention have envisaged a flexible infrastructure system which uses lightweight materials, cost effective solutions and green technologies which make the system affordable, user friendly and durable. OBJECTS

It is an object of the present invention to provide a modular service ceiling for use in scientific research and production facilitates.

It is another object of the present invention to provide modular service ceiling for use in scientific research laboratory.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide modular service ceiling for use in scientific research laboratory which is flexible.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide modular service ceiling for use in scientific research laboratory which is economical.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide modular service ceiling for use in scientific research laboratory which is light weight.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide modular service ceiling for use in scientific research laboratory which has a small environmental footprint.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide modular service ceiling for use in scientific research laboratory which is affordable, user friendly and durable.

SUMMARY

The present invention provides a modular service ceiling that can be installed at any facility such as laboratory, production facility, hospital, testing area and research and development facility and like. The modular service ceiling is particularly deployed in laboratory to aid a facility user while conducting experimentation during scientific research and development. Accordingly, the modular service ceiling comprises of a support grid, a plurality of service carrier, at least one delivery module and at least one air purifier, all operably coupled to each other. The support grid is suspended from a ceiling of the facility and consists of a plurality of beam including transversely and longitudinally extending beams to form a rigid interconnected structure therebetween using attachment means such as L-angle bolt and L-angle bracket thereby covering a prerequisite area of the ceiling. Each of the plurality of beam is configured with a longitudinal channel consisting of a plurality of groove uniformly carved therein for housing a plurality of service supply line conveying a plurality of services such as GDS, water, drainage, vacuum, compressed air, electricity, data communication services and like. Access to these services is required by the facility worker during experimentation or scientific research. The service supply lines are directed towards the groove from a main supply station/ main supply line of the facility or building where the facility such as laboratory exists. Each groove consists of vertically partitioned space enclosed therein for secluded parallel housing of the service supply lines that conveys distinct services. Particularly, the groove ensures segregated isolated housing of the service supply lines having varied dimensions and offering varied services/functionalities. The service carrier is vertically clamped using a U-clamp within each groove such that it extends downwards at a distance therefrom. The service carrier comprises of a front cladding detachably attached to a back cladding. The front and the back cladding includes projections configured along interior surfaces thereof to facilitate locking/attachment therebetween to enclose a vertically partitioned space therein for secluded parallel descent of the service supply lines that are routed from the groove. Particularly, the projections facilitate formation of vertically partitioned channel/compartment between the front and the back cladding, due to which the service supply line offering distinct services travel there within in an isolated manner from each other. Detachable attachment between the front and the back cladding enables addition/removal of the service supply line enclosed therebetween and facilitates maintenance thereof. Additionally, the service carrier is configured with external side rails along both sides thereof to enable lateral clamping of a plurality of accessory support structure at different heights thereon. The accessory support structure facilitates clamping of work accessory such as reagent rack, storage compartment, paper holder, an experiment clamping device and like between the service carrier.

The delivery module is operably coupled to the service carrier and is disposed at lower end thereof for delivering the services conveyed by the service supply lines that emerges therefrom. The delivery module is either integrated within lower end of the service carrier or lies disposed protruding outwards therefrom. The delivery module comprises of at least one mounting surface detachably configured at front face thereof. The mounting surface is configured with at least one service access port such as electric socket, a data port, a fluid fitting, a GDS fitting and like, to facilitate delivery of the services to the facility worker. The mounting surface acts as a writing surface/marker board in absence of the service access port. Detachable configuration of the mounting surface on the delivery module enables addition/removal of the service supply line and facilitates maintenance thereof. The delivery module optionally comprises of a computing display either integrated there within above the service access port or mounted separately thereon. The computing display is coupled to a camera-projector system for real-time documentation, analysis and collaborative sharing of data among remotely located facility workers. The camera-projector system is configured either on the computing display or configured independently on the support grid and extending/projecting downwards therefrom to keep a track of activities such as scientific research and experimentation, performed on a workbench by the facility worker.

The air purifier is operably coupled to the service carrier for re-cycling of impure air released within the facility during experimentation/ research/ production. The air purifier is configured within the delivery module or within the service carrier. In addition, the delivery module and the service carrier further include two intake vents at sides thereof and an exhaust vent on top thereof to enable intake of impure air and release of filtered clean air. The air purifier comprises of an exhaust fan and a filtration unit operably disposed thereunder. The exhaust fan releases filtered clean air pursuant to successful recycling/filtration of the impure air by the filtration unit. The filtration unit comprises of a pre-filter and a primary filter disposed downstream thereof. The primary filter includes multiple layers of filter selected from group consisting of particulate filter, activated carbon/charcoal filter, High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) and like to neutralize and remove air-borne contaminants present within the impure air thereby re-circulating filtered clean air back within the facility. Alternatively, the air purifier is configured internally at lower end of the service carrier and is externally surrounded by the intake vents and the exhaust vent thereon thereby allowing clamping of reagent racks thereon at hand radius of the user/facility worker. BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The objectives and advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the following description of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying non-limiting drawings, wherein

Figure 1 shows perspective view of a facility installed with a modular service ceiling as disclosed in a first illustrative example embodiment of present invention;

Figure 2 shows a service carrier configured with the delivery module, wherein figure 2a shows a perspective view, figure 2b shows a front view, and figure 2c shows a side view thereof, in accordance with first illustrative example embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a view of groove configured on the support grid, wherein figure 3a shows cross-sectional view of groove with vertical partitioning for separate parallel housing of the service supply line with varied thickness and functionality, and figure 3b shows perspective view of the groove housed with the service supply line in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 4 is a top view showing secluded parallel housing of the service supply line within the service carrier having internal vertical partitioning, in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 5 shows an internal view of the service carrier, in accordance with the present invention, and the service carrier consisting of hinged sectional panel according to first illustrative embodiment of present invention, to facilitate access to the service supply line present interiorly of the service carrier for maintenance thereof;

Figure 6 shows different views of the delivery module, wherein figure 6a shows a front view, figure 6b shows a side view and figure 6c shows a top view thereof, according to first illustrative embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 shows accessory support structure clamped on external side rails of the service carrier, according to first illustrative embodiment of the present invention, to facilitate mounting of the work accessories required by the facility worker;

Figure 8 shows multiple views of camera-projector system, wherein figure 8a shows the camera-projector system configured on the support grid, figure 8b shows side view of figure 8a, figure 8c shows sectional view of figure 8b along A-A section showing the extension used for hanging the camera-projector system on the support grid, and figure 8d shows a standalone view of the camera-projector system with the extension, according to first illustrative embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 9 shows the delivery module when mounted in landscape layout, in accordance with first illustrative embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 10 is a back view of figure 9, showing mounting of the delivery module on the service carrier using aluminium section/ plurality of slots and screw to facilitate height adjustment thereon, in accordance with first illustrative embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 11 is a perspective view of the facility installed with the modular service ceiling showing the delivery module mounted in portrait and landscape layout on the service carrier, in accordance with first illustrative embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 12 is a view of the air purifier of present invention having a cylindrical cross- sectional shape according to first illustrative embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 13 shows slidable feature of the delivery module mounted in portrait layout according to first illustrative embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 14 shows perspective view of a facility installed with the modular service ceiling disclosed in a second illustrative example embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 15 shows the service carrier having the delivery module integrated there within according to second illustrative embodiment of the present invention, wherein figure 15a shows a perspective view, figure 15b shows a front view and figure 15c shows a side view of the service carrier; Figure 16 is a view of the service carrier with the delivery module mounted in landscape layout at lower end thereof and showing a plurality of slots configured on the service carrier for height adjustment of the delivery module thereon, in accordance with second illustrative embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 17 shows perspective view of a standalone camera-projector system, in accordance with second illustrative embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 18 shows perspective view of a facility installed with a modular service ceiling disclosed in a third illustrative example embodiment of the present invention;

Figures 19- 21 shows different configurations of the delivery module, when the reagent rack being partitioned is mounted across the service carrier at lower end thereof in linear layout as shown in figure 19a and 19b, in triad layout as shown in figure 20a and 20b, and in plus layout as shown in figure 21, in accordance with third illustrative example embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 22 shows mounting/attachment of the service supply line on the support grid without grooves using a mounting structure, wherein figure 22a shows the service supply line mounted on the support grid, and figure 22b shows mounting structure used for securing the service supply line on the support grid, in accordance with third illustrative example embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 23 shows the reagent rack, wherein figure 23 a shows perspective view, 23b shows front view, figure 23c shows top view, figure 23d shows the reagent racks assembled on the accessory support structure using clamping means of the reagent rack shown in figure 23e, in accordance with the present invention; and

Figure 24 -26 shows a perspective view, top view and an internal view respectively of a different mode of mounting/attachment of the service supply line on the support grid without grooves and using a mounting structure (U-plate) having different cross-sectional shape, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION The present invention provides a modular service ceiling adapted to be installed at different facilities such as laboratories, production locations and like for providing a supply of power, gaseous and/or liquid media, at several workbenches within the facility. The modular service ceiling provides flexibility in terms of length, configuration, arrangement and installation to meet the requirements of space and position at the facility. The features, functioning, arrangement and components of the modular service ceiling of the present invention include but are not limited to the disclosure provided herein below.

Referring to figures 1 to 26, in accordance with the present invention, a modular service ceiling (100), hereinafter referred to as "the service ceiling (100)" is disclosed. The service ceiling (100) is adapted of being installed in at least one facility (hereinafter referred to as "the facility") selected from the group consisting of, but not limited thereto, laboratory, production facility, hospital, testing area, research and development facility and like. However, it is evident to a person skilled in the art that the service ceiling (100) can be installed at any other facility known in the art. In an embodiment, the service ceiling (100) is installed in the laboratory for facilitating scientific research and development, aiding in creating a modular and flexible laboratory. In a preferred embodiment, the service ceiling (100) is installed within a school learning laboratory to facilitate experimentation there within. The service ceiling (100) reduces installation time and labor involved during reconfiguration at a new facility or during renovation of an existing facility. The service ceiling (100) is installed overhead a plurality of workbench, hereinafter referred to as "the workbench", present within the facility and is customizable to accommodate the need of a facility worker. The term "facility worker" used herein refers to a person working within the facility and using the service ceiling (100) to perform a plurality of activities including, but not limiting thereto, for example, conducting scientific research, experimentation, production and like on the workbench of the facility. The term "workbench" used herein refers to an actual working surface where the facility worker performs the plurality of said activities. The service ceiling (100) aids the facility worker in performing the plurality of activities on the workbench. The service ceiling (100) provides arrangement in the facility that offers a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to different types of installations, having widely varying configurations thereby meeting specifications as required by different groups of the facility worker.

Accordingly, the service ceiling (100) comprises of a support grid (20), a plurality of service carrier (40), at least one delivery module (60) and at least one air purifier (80). The afore-mentioned components of the service ceiling (100) are disposed in operable connection with each other. In an embodiment, the service ceiling (100) is installed without the at least one air purifier (80) in the event the facility is pre-installed with any other air purification system known in the art.

The support grid (20) is suspended from a ceiling at a pre-determined distance therefrom such that the support grid (20) spans across the ceiling to cover entire area thereof. In an embodiment, the support grid (20) is disposed locally suspended below the ceiling to cover only a pre-requisite area thereof. In an embodiment, size of the support grid (20) spanning across the ceiling varies depending on the requirement by the facility worker. In a preferred embodiment, the support grid (20) is suspended from the ceiling at the distance of 4 feet therefrom. In another embodiment, the support grid (20) is suspended from the ceiling at a height ranging from 2.7 to 3 meters from a floor level. However, it is evident to a person skilled in the art that the support grid (20) can be suspended from the ceiling at any requisite distance therefrom. In one embodiment, the support grid (20) is made up of heavy duty metal sections and/or plastic extrusion/pultrusion and affixed to the slab or the ceiling of the facility. For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term metal includes but is not limited to aluminum. In an embodiment, the support grid (20) is made up of aluminium extrusion, plastic pultrusion, mild steel. In another embodiment, the support grid (20) is made up of injection molded plastic. However, it is evident to a person skilled in the art that the support grid (20) can be manufactured using any other material known in the art that offers structural strength and stability. The support grid (20) facilitates housing of a plurality of service supply line (25), (hereinafter referred to as "the service supply line (25)"), to provide a supply of a plurality of services, (hereinafter referred to as "the services") required by the facility worker for performing the plurality of activities on the workbench. For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term service supply line (25) includes but is not limited to gas piping, plumbing, drain, HVAC (Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning), fluid lines, electrical conduits/lines, lighting, data lines, headers, main cables, GDS (Gas distribution system), filters and exhaust ports with its clamping and like. Particularly, the service supply line (25) provides connections for supplying the services selected from the group consisting of power, gaseous and liquid media, and particularly including at least one selected from the group consisting of, but not limited thereto, GDS, light, electric, power, data communication, water, gas, plumbing, drain, HVAC, compressed air, vacuum and like, and combinations thereof. However, the foregoing list of the service supply line (25) and the services is only illustrative, and not exhaustive. Accordingly, the support grid (20) comprises of a plurality of beam including transversely and longitudinally extending beams connected to each other using attachment means to form a rigid interconnected framework therebetween. In an embodiment, the attachment means includes, but not limited thereto, L-angle bolt and L-angle bracket. In another embodiment, the plurality of transversely and longitudinally extending beams are fixed with each other by hammer nut & L' angle bolt, and particularly 4 hammer nuts take 2 tons for one aluminium (AL) section. Each of the plurality of beam includes a longitudinal channel configured along longitudinal length thereof. The longitudinal channel consists of a plurality of groove (15), (hereinafter referred to as "the groove (15)"), uniformly carved therein at regularly spaced intervals, wherein each of the groove (15) is adapted to house the service supply line (25) directed thereto from an external location for conveying the services requisite by the facility worker conducting the plurality of activities on the workbench. Particularly, the service supply line (25) is directed towards the groove (15) from a main supply station/ main supply line of the facility that is installed with the service ceiling (100) of the present invention. For example, a gas supply line is directed towards the groove (15) from a gas bank of the facility. In an embodiment, the service supply line (25) is clamped within the groove (15) using, not limiting to, a plurality of clamps. The service supply line (25) conveys a plurality of services from the main supply line of the facility to make available the plurality of services to the facility worker that is engaged in performing the plurality of activities on the workbench. In an embodiment, the service supply line (25) along with offering the services also offers connections for discharge systems facilitating discharge/disposal of waste generated by the facility worker during the course of experimentation. In a preferred embodiment, each of the groove (15) encloses a vertically partitioned space to facilitate secluded parallel housing of the service supply line (25) conveying distinct services. In an embodiment, the groove (15) has a pre-determined longitudinal length such that the vertically partitioned space enables segregated accommodation of the service supply line (25) having varied thickness/dimensions and functionality. In an embodiment, the service supply line (25) are manufactured up of stainless steel. However, it is evident to a person skilled in the art that the service supply line (25) can be manufactured using any other material known in the art. The service supply line (25) conveying similar services are grouped together into a single group, thereby forming a plurality of group of the service supply line (25) that conveys distinct services, such that each group of the plurality of group of the service supply line (25) conveys services that are distinct from each other group of the service supply line (25). The vertically partitioned space within the groove (15) thereby ensures secluded/ isolated parallel housing/installation of the plurality of groups, such that the service supply line (25) carrying distinct services gets isolated from each other. The plurality of service carrier (40) (hereinafter referred to as "the service carrier (40)"), is detachably vertically clamped/suspended within the plurality of groove (15) and extends downwards at a distance therefrom. Particularly, the groove (15) is provided with serrations configured on lower surface thereof into which the service carrier (40) is clamped/mounted. In an embodiment, each of the service carrier (40) is clamped within each of the groove (15) using a U-clamp to facilitate secure attachment therebetween. However, it is evident to a person skilled in the art that secure attachment between the service carrier (40) and the groove (15) can be established using any other fastening means known in the art. In an embodiment, the service carrier (40) is adapted of vertical height adjustment to accommodate the needs of the facility worker. In another embodiment, vertical movement of the service carrier (40) is motorized such that by click of a button, the service carrier (40) can be collapsed when not in need and can be expanded as and when required by the facility worker. The service supply line (25) is directed towards the position of the service carrier, through which the service supply line (25) is dropped further onto the workbench to a point of delivery/ collection. Accordingly, the service carrier (40) comprises of a front cladding (30) and a back cladding (35). In an embodiment, the front cladding (30) and the back cladding (35) is fabricated using, not limiting to, extruded aluminium. In another embodiment, the service carrier (40) is fabricated using phenolic resin GI powder coated material. The front cladding (30) and the back cladding (35) consists of projections configured on inner surfaces thereof to enable secure attachment therebetween. The front cladding (30) is detachably affixed to the back cladding (35) such that the projections merge within each other to create a vertically partitioned compartment/space therebetween. The service carrier (40) is adapted for carrying downwards the service supply line (25) emerging parallelly from within the groove (15). Specifically, the vertically partitioned compartment within the service carrier (40) facilitates secluded parallel descent of the plurality of group of the service supply line (25) conveying distinct services. Further, the detachable attachment between the front cladding (30) and the back cladding (35) facilitates access to the service supply line (25) running therebetween, thereby allowing addition/ removal of the service supply line (25) along with facilitating maintenance thereof. In an embodiment, the service carrier (40) is configured with external side rails running longitudinally across both sides thereof. The service carrier (40) is slotted at lower end thereof to allow the service supply line (25) running inside to exit therefrom for further connections. In an embodiment, a plurality of external extensible flexible pipes is attached to the lower end of the service carrier (40) to facilitate height adjustable feature for connecting to the at least one delivery module (60). In one embodiment, the service carrier (40) has a cross- sectional shape selected from the group consisting of, but not limited thereto, rectangular, tubular, cylindrical and like. In other non-limiting embodiment, the service carrier (40) has dimensions, not limiting to, a length of 1800 mm, width/thickness of 60 mm, breadth of 300- 400 mm from the workbench. However, it is evident to a person skilled in the art that the service carrier (40) can have varied dimensions suiting the need of the facility worker. Further, the service carrier (40) is modular and is adapted of assembling on ground prior to installation by auto-lifting at the facility. The at least one delivery module (60), hereinafter referred to as "the delivery module (60)", is operably detachably coupled to each of the service carrier (40) at the lower end thereof. In an embodiment, the delivery module (60) is configured at the lower end of the front cladding (30) and the back cladding (35) of the service carrier (40). The delivery module (60) is fabricated using, not limiting to, extruded aluminium, injection molded plastic, resin molded fibre reinforced plastic, GI sheet metal fabrication and like. The delivery module (60) provides access to the service supply line (25) for the facility worker. In an embodiment, the delivery module (60) is coupled either horizontally or vertically at the lower end of the service carrier (40). In another embodiment, the delivery module (60) has varied dimensions- length, width/breadth and thickness, depending upon the requirements of the facility worker. The service supply line (25) emerging from the service carrier (40) connect to the delivery module (60) coupled thereto for delivering the services conveyed by the service supply line (25) travelling through the service carrier (40) and emerging from the lower end thereof. The delivery module (60) comprises of at least one mounting surface (50) (hereinafter referred to as "the mounting surface (50)") detachably configured at front face thereof. The mounting surface (50) further comprises of at least one service access port (55) (hereinafter referred to as "the service access port (55)") configured thereon to provide accessibility to the facility worker for using the services supplied by the service supply line (25). The service access port (55) includes at least one component selected from the group consisting of, but not limiting thereto, an electric socket, a data port (alternatively referred as "LAN port), a water fitting, a GDS fitting, diffuser, extraction point, drain collection point, mobile sink unit with alarm and safety features, and combinations thereof. The service access port (55) is connected to the service supply line (25) emerging from the lower end of the service carrier (40) for delivery of the service conveyed therethrough. The service access port (55) can be customized depending upon requirement by the facility worker. For example, the delivery module (60) can have the service access port (55) delivering only electric and gas connection required during analytical experimentation. In one non-limiting example embodiment, the service access port (55) consisting of fluid fitting comprises of taps for delivering fluid (example, water), gases, vacuum being carried through a fluid supply line descending from within the service carrier (40). In another non-limiting example embodiment, the service access port (55) consisting of the electric socket provides electricity supply to plug-in electrical equipment required by the facility worker, wherein the electric socket is connected to an electricity supply line conveyed from within the service carrier (40). In an embodiment, the service access port (55), such as not limiting to, electric socket can be monitored and controlled remotely using a computing device of the facility worker, such as, not limiting to, a cellular phone, smartphone, mobile, personal digital assistant (PDA), computer, tablet and combinations thereof. The service access port (55) delivering distinct services are configured separately onto the mounting surface (50), such that the service access port (55) supplying similar service from the plurality of services gets configured on similar mounting surface (50). The mounting surface (50) are detachable thereby facilitating maintenance of the service supply line (25) there within. In an embodiment, dimensions of the delivery module (60) depends largely on the requirement of the facility worker. In another embodiment, plurality of the mounting surface (50) is independently and removably configured on the delivery module (60), wherein each of the plurality of the mounting surface (50) consist of the service access port (55) for supplying similar service that differs from the services provided by the service access port (55) configured on another mounting surface (50). In yet another embodiment, the mounting surface (50) is adapted for being used as a writing surface, (alternatively as "the marker board"), in absence of the service access port (55) present thereon. The delivery module (60) is optionally coupled to a computing display (45) which is either integrated or separately mounted above the service access port (55). The computing display (45) lies operably coupled to a camera-projector system (90) for realtime documentation of the plurality of activities performed by the facility worker at the workbench. The camera-projector system (90) is configured on any one location selected from the support grid (20) and the computing display (45). The camera-projector system (90) includes a camera coupled to a projector, wherein the camera facilitates real-time capturing and video-recording of the plurality of activities performed by the facility worker at the workbench and uploading data generated to the computing display (45), whereas the projector facilitates real-time analysis and remote collaborative real-time sharing of data generated by the camera along with providing informational inputs to the facility worker during conducting the plurality of activities. In an embodiment, the projector facilitates scrutinization of data, driving of hypothesis forward, and establishing future research direction for the facility worker engaged in scientific research. In short, the camera-projector system (90) enables easier access, sharing and analyzing data that is generated by the facility worker. In an embodiment, the computing display (45) along with the camera-projector system (90) facilitates digital data documentation, collaborative video sharing, remote inventory management and facility monitoring, remote monitoring of the plurality of activities ongoing on the workbench and remote switching/monitoring of the service access port (55) using the computing device by the facility worker from a remote location which is away from the facility. In another embodiment, remote monitoring of the inventory and the plurality of activities on the workbench, along with switching of the service access port (55) and exchange of data can be facilitated using a wearable device known in the art thereby increasing productivity. In a non-limiting embodiment, the camera-projector system (90) enriches physical environment within the facility with digital elements thereby combining ongoing activity within the facility with augmented reality to support and guide the facility worker performing the plurality of activities on the workbench. The at least one air purifier (80), hereinafter referred to as "the air purifier (80)", is operably coupled to each of the service carrier (40) to facilitate automatic re-cycling of impure air released within the facility. The impure air refers to air infected with air-borne contaminants including at least one contaminant selected from the group consisting of harmful gases, particulates, biological molecules, biological organisms, allergens, harmful agents, chemical fumes and combinations thereof. Particularly, the air purifier (80) re-cycles the impure air to remove contaminants therefrom thereby re-circulating back filtered clean air within the facility. In an embodiment, the air purifier (80) is installed within at least one component selected from, but not limiting thereto, the service carrier (40) and the delivery module (60). In another embodiment, the component within which the air purifier (80) is installed is additionally provided with at least one intake vent (75) (hereinafter referred to as "the intake vent (75)") and at least one exhaust vent (78) (hereinafter referred to as "the exhaust vent (78)"), wherein the intake vent (75) facilitate intake of the impure air whereas the exhaust vent (78) facilitate release of the filtered clean air pursuant to filtration of the impure air by the air purifier (80). In an example embodiment, the air purifier (80) is coupled to the computing display (45) and the computing device of the facility worker to remotely inform the facility worker about air quality index within the facility installed with the service ceiling (100) thereby aiding tracking levels of hazardous gases/fumes present within the facility and facilitating data mining to help preserve health of the facility worker. The air purifier (80) comprises of an exhaust fan (65) and a filtration unit (70) operably disposed there under. The exhaust fan (65) expels the filtered clean air to re-circulate it within the facility pursuant to filtration of the impure air performed by the filtration unit (70). Particularly, after passing of the impure air through the filtration unit (70), the filtered clean air is expelled into the facility using the exhaust fan (65).

The filtration unit (70) comprises of a media filter consisting of a pre-filter and a primary filter disposed downstream thereof. Particularly, multiple layers of a plurality of the primary filter are stacked below the pre-filter for filtering of the impure air. It is evident to a person skilled in the art that the pre-filter and the primary filter can be fabricated using any material known in the art for performing filtration of the impure air. For the purpose of present disclosure, the filtration unit (70) have at least one cross-sectional shape selected from the group consisting of, but not limiting thereto, cylindrical, circular, square, elliptical, rectangular, tubular and irregular shape. In a non-limiting example embodiment, the pre-filter is a pleated type media filter consisting of High-density polyethylene (HDPE) media, and non-woven HDPE mesh having a diameter in the range of 1 to 10 micron (μ), and filtration efficiency in the range of 90-95%. However, it is evident to those skilled in the art that any other type of the pre- filter known in the art can be used. The pre-filter is adapted to remove a first proportion of the air-borne contaminants from the impure air. Particularly, the pre-filter fabricated in, not limiting to, metal, and requiring an ambient temperature lesser than 60°C is used for performing efficient filtration.

The primary filter includes multiple layers of at least one filter selected from the group consisting of, but not limiting thereto, particulate filter, activated carbon/charcoal filter, High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter and combinations thereof. For the purpose of present disclosure, the primary filter has at least one cross-sectional shape selected from the group consisting of, but not limiting thereto, circular, square, elliptical, rectangular, tubular and irregular shape. In an embodiment, as shown in figure 12, the primary filter comprises of a combination of rectangular shaped activated carbon filter and a cylindrical shaped HEPA filter disposed downstream thereof. In an embodiment, if pre-filter has a circular cross-sectional shape, the primary filter disposed downstream thereof also includes a circular cross-sectional shape and likewise. The primary filter is provided for neutralizing and removing a second proportion of the air-borne contaminants from the impure air directed thereto from the pre-filter thereby re-circulating the filtered clean air back within the facility using the exhaust fan (65). In one non-limiting example embodiment, the primary filter consists of multiple layers of a separator type HEPA filter consisting of Imported Submicronic Glass Fiber media with a diameter of 0.3 μ and a filtration efficiency of 99.997%. Particularly, the HEPA filter fabricated in, not limiting to, metal, and requires an ambient temperature below 60°C is used or performing efficient filtration.

In other non-limiting example embodiment, the primary filter consists of multiple layers of different types of steam activated extruded carbon/charcoal filter having extruded mesh with a particle diameter in the range of 1- 4 mm, and preferably 4 mm with a higher adsorption capacity and removal efficiency as suited to remove the air-borne contaminants present within the impure air. The air purifier (80) optionally contains additional layer of media type pleated fine filter disposed between the pre-filter and the primary filter. The fine filter consists of not limiting to, HDPE media, and non-woven metal mesh having a diameter of 3 μ, and filtration efficiency of 95%. In a non-limiting embodiment, the pleated type fine filter is fabricated using aluminium, and requires an ambient temperature lesser than 60°C for performing efficient filtration. In addition, the air purifier (80) optionally comprises of a plurality of sensors adapted for sensing hazardous levels of a plurality of hazardous chemicals released within the facility.

The non-limiting example embodiments of the present invention are described hereinbelow.

The service ceiling (100) is installed within the school learning laboratory to facilitate the facility worker during scientific research and experimentation. Example Embodiment 1

Referring to figures 1 to 13, the service ceiling (100) includes the service carrier (40) comprising of a plurality of detachable sectional panel, hereinafter referred to as "the sectional panel", defining the front cladding (30) and the back cladding (35), for providing sectional access to the service supply line (25) enclosed therebetween thereby facilitating addition/removal and maintenance thereof. The sectional panel is a hinged separately for defining the front cladding (30) and the back cladding (35) thereby facilitating separate/ independent access to the interior of the service carrier (40) by removing said sectional panel. The sectional panel includes a plurality of doors defining the front cladding (30) and the back cladding (35) for providing access to the interior of the service carrier (40) using hinged movement of the doors. The external side rails (38) which are configured length-wise on both sides of the service carrier (40) enables detachable lateral clamping of a plurality of accessory support structure (95) (hereinafter referred to as "the accessory support structure (95)") at any desired height thereon Particularly, the accessory support structure (95) is externally clamped side-ways of the service carrier via the external side rails (38) to extend laterally therefrom thereby connecting the service carrier (40) disposed adjacently thereof. The accessory support structure (95) includes a longitudinal channel configured along longitudinal length thereof to receive and hold a plurality of work accessory (hereinafter referred to as "the accessory") thereon. Thus, the accessory support structure (95) facilitates holding the accessory between the service carrier (40). The accessory includes at least one component selected from the group consisting of, but not limiting thereto, a reagent rack (), a portable storage compartment, a pipette holder, a paper holder, a sanitary installation, a supplemental light, an accessory cup/dispenser, a peg board, an experiment clamping device, a clamping rod, a mobile sink unit and combinations thereof. However, it is evident to a person skilled in the art that any other accessory known in the art and required by the facility worker can be installed/clamped onto the accessory support structure (95).

The service ceiling (100) includes the delivery module (60) detachably configured externally at the lower end of the service carrier (40), particularly at the lower end of the front (30) and the back (35) cladding. The delivery module (60) protrudes outwards at an angle from the lower end of the service carrier (40) thereby making it easily accessible for use by the facility worker. Particularly, the delivery module (60) protrude outwards at an angle from the lower end such that the mounting surface (50) gets disposed inclined at an angle relative to the lower end of the service carrier to facilitate easy access to the service access port (55) configured thereon thereby making it easy for the facility worker to utilize the plurality of services delivered therefrom. The delivery module (60) is slidably disposed at the lower end in any one layout selected from the group consisting of, but not limited thereto, a portrait and a landscape layout. In an embodiment, slidable disposition of the delivery module (60) in the portrait layout facilitates vertical height adjustment up to 700 mm in length to create free space between the workbench and the delivery module (60). In another embodiment, slidable disposition of the delivery module (60) in the landscape layout facilitates height adjustment up to 300 mm in width to create free space above the delivery module (60) on the service carrier (40) for installation of the reagent racks thereon. The delivery module (60) when disposed in the portrait layout is slidably engaged at the lower end of the service carrier (40), wherein the slidable engagement facilitates height adjustment of the delivery module (60) to accommodate the need of the facility worker and provide ease in accessing the services. In a non-limiting embodiment, in the portrait layout, the delivery module (60) further includes the computing display (45) integrated within the front face. The computing display (45) is provided with the camera-projector system (90) configured thereon for real-time documentation and audio recording/note-taking of the plurality of activities performed by the facility worker at the workbench. The delivery module (60) further consists of the service access port (55) configured thereon. The delivery module (60) in the landscape layout is fastened to the lower end of the service carrier (40) using fastening means, wherein height of the delivery module (60) can be adjusted by releasing and adjusting the fastening means thereby accommodating to the needs of the facility worker and providing ease in accessibility of the services. In an embodiment, the fastening means includes, not limiting thereto, a screw. The delivery module (60) when mounted in the landscape layout provides additional space there above for mounting of the reagent rack using the external side rails (38) of the service carrier (40). In an embodiment, the service carrier (40) having the delivery module (60) mounted thereon in the portrait and in the landscape layout can co-exist within the same laboratory. The service ceiling (100) includes the air purifier (80) mounted interiorly of the delivery module (60) for re-cycling of the impure air released within the facility. The air purifier (80) disposed within the delivery module (60) consists of the filtration unit (70) with a cylindrical cross-sectional shape having the primary filter disposed radially outwards of the pre-filter media. The delivery module (60) additionally comprises of the intake vent (75) configured on two lateral/side surfaces thereof and the exhaust vent (78) configured on top surface thereof. The intake vent (75) facilitates capturing and absorption of the impure air released within the facility whereas the exhaust vent (78) facilitates exhaustion/release of the filtered clean air back within the facility. Example Embodiment 2:

Referring to figures 14 to 17, the service ceiling (100) includes the support grid (20) consisting of the camera -projector system (90) configured on each of the plurality of beam and extending downwards therefrom towards the workbench to facilitate real-time documentation of the plurality of activities performed by the facility worker on the workbench. The service carrier (40) includes the external side rails (38) configured along sides thereof for mounting of the accessory support structure (95) to facilitate clamping of the accessory between the service carrier (40). The accessory support structure (95) facilitates holding the accessory between the service carrier (40). The accessory includes at least one component selected from the group consisting of, but not limiting thereto, a reagent rack, a portable storage compartment, a pipette holder, a paper holder, a sanitary installation, a supplemental light, an accessory cup/dispenser, a peg board, an experiment clamping device, a clamping rod, a mobile sink unit and combinations thereof. However, it is evident to a person skilled in the art that any other accessory known in the art and required by the facility worker can be installed/clamped onto the accessory support structure (95). The service ceiling (100) includes the delivery module (60) configured within the lower end of the service carrier (40) forming a single integrated structure therefrom. Particularly, the delivery module (60) is integrated within the lower end of the front (30) and the back cladding (35) of the service carrier (40) thereby forming a single molded integrated component thereof. The delivery module (60) comprises of the service access port (55) configured on the front face thereof. The service ceiling (100) alternatively includes the delivery module (60) horizontally and slidably mounted externally at the lower end of the service carrier (40) and having the service access port (55) offering analytical services to the facility worker. The delivery module (60) comprises of at least one clamping channel (58) configured above or/ and below the service access port (55) to facilitate external clamping of the computing display (45), if desired. The computing display (45) is at least one handheld computing device selected from the group consisting of, but not limiting thereto, Cellular phone, Smartphone, Mobile, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) and Tablet. The computing display (45) is disposed in operable communication with the camera-projector system (90) configured on the support grid (20) thereby facilitating visualization of the plurality of activities and allowing collaborative sharing across remote locations thereof. The camera-projector system (90) is installed such that it extends downwards from the support grid (20) using an extension (92) to position closer facing the workbench to capture activities performed thereon. The service ceiling (100) includes the air purifier (80) configured interiorly within the service carrier (40) for re-cycling of the impure air released within the facility. Particularly, the air purifier (80) spans vertically across entire longitudinal length of the service carrier (40) for re-cycling the impure air released within the facility. The air purifier (80) disposed within the service carrier (40) have the filtration unit (70) with a tubular cross-sectional shape with the primary filter disposed vertically along the length of the service carrier (40). Particularly, the air purifier (80) spans vertically across entire longitudinal length of the service carrier (40). The service carrier (40) includes the intake vent (75) spanning vertically and configured length-wise along lateral/sides of the front cladding (30) and the back cladding (35). The exhaust vent (78) is removably configured on upper region/ area of the front cladding (30) and the back cladding (35). The intake vent (75) facilitates absorption of the impure air whereas the exhaust vent (78) facilitates releasing of the filtered clean air back within the facility. The exhaust vent (78) can be removed from the front cladding (30) and the back cladding (35) thereby facilitating access to the service supply line (25) running interiorly of the service carrier (40) to perform addition/removal and/or maintenance thereof.

Example Embodiment 3:

Referring to figures 18 to 22, the service ceiling (100) includes the service carrier (40) having a hollow cylindrical configuration with the air purifier (80) configured interiorly there within to span across the lower end thereof. The intake vent (75) are configured exteriorly surrounding the air purifier (80) at the lower end, such that the intake vent (75) projects radially outwards therefrom. The intake vent (75) facilitates intake of the impure air from the facility. The exhaust vent (78) is configured vertically above the intake vent (75) to facilitate releasing the filtered clean air back within the facility. Radially outward configuration of the intake vent (75) and the exhaust vent (78) at the lower end of the service carrier (40) enables mounting of the reagent rack thereacross in any one layout selected from the group consisting of linear, triad and plus-layout as shown in figures 19 to 21. The service access port (55) delivering distinct services is independently mounted on lateral surfaces (acting as the mounting surface (50)) of the reagent rack thereby enabling better accessibility of the services at the point of hand radius of the facility worker. Particularly, the linear layout refers to configuration of the reagent rack linearly, triad layout refers to configuration of the reagent rack in triangular fashion (star-shaped), whereas the plus-layout refers to configuration of the reagent rack forming a plus arrangement. Different configuration of the reagent rack such as linear, triad and plus layouts facilitates easy accessibility to the delivery module and the work accessories by the facility worker at the point of hand radius thereof.

In accordance with the present invention, the reagent rack is partitioned to facilitate separation of personalized work accessories for the facility worker using a common reagent rack and working on opposite sides thereof. In an embodiment, the reagent rack and reagent grid are of various sizes depending on the requirement. In an embodiment, the reagent rack is fabricated using injection molded plastic and is pushed mounted on the accessory support structure (95) and is locked therein by rotational movement of a fastening bolt, thereby facilitating easy installation, displacement and removal. In a non- limiting example embodiment of the present invention, the reagent rack has a length of 400mm, width of 150mm, with holding capacity for holding 3-4 bottles of 1 liter each. The accessory support structure (95) offers height adjustable feature for mounting of the reagent rack at desired height on the service carrier (40). The reagent rack includes a plurality of ribs configured internally at bottom surface thereof thereby imparting structural strength and spillage protection quality to the reagent rack. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a fastening means for clamping of the work accessories on the accessory support structure (95). The service ceiling (100) of the present disclosure provides desk lighting facility as the service carrier (40) affect the overall illumination within the facility. The service ceiling (100) of the present disclosure uses chemical resistant material that includes but is not limited to phenolic resin laminate sheets and/or aluminium composite sheets on the service carrier (40). The service ceiling (100) of the present disclosure uses toughened glass on the reagent rack/shelves which is a strong, chemical resistant and anti-corrosive since is fabricated in non-limiting to, plastic. The service ceiling (100) of the present disclosure uses lightweight material, to reduce the weight of the service ceiling (100) and is adapted to be installed in varied dimensions and configuration suiting to the requirements of the facility worker. As the service ceiling (100) is suspended from the ceiling, it is not dependent on any other system for lab setup. No civil work is required for drainage or walls, no major modifications are required to increase the electrical sockets or gas lines. The location of any other equipment, furniture and the like that is installed on the flooring can be easily relocated without disturbing any other utility/service supply line (25) of the support grid (20) or the service carrier (40). In accordance with another aspect, there is provided an apparatus for use in scientific research. The service ceiling (100) can be easily installed within the school laboratories to facilitate experimentation and research without requiring any civil work for installation.

The embodiments described herein above are non-limiting. The foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as an illustration of the concept of the present disclosure and it is in no way to be construed as a limitation. Description of terminologies, concepts and processes known to persons acquainted with technology has been avoided to preclude beclouding of the afore-stated embodiments.

TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE

The technical advantages and economic significance of the service ceiling (100) of the present disclosure include but are not limited to:

1. Flexible 2. Lightweight

3. Cost effective

4. Eco-friendly

5. User friendly 6. Durable

Claims

WE CLAIM

1. A modular service ceiling (100), the modular service ceiling (100) adapted of being deployed in at least one facility selected from the group consisting of laboratory, school laboratory, production facility, hospital, testing area and research and development facility, the modular service ceiling (100) comprising:

• a support grid (20) suspended from a ceiling at a pre-determined distance therefrom and spanning across the ceiling to cover a pre -requisite area thereof, the support grid (20) consisting of a plurality of beam including transversely and longitudinally extending beams connected to each other using attachment means to form a rigid interconnected framework therebetween, each of the plurality of beam configured with a longitudinal channel consisting of a plurality of groove (15) uniformly carved therein for housing a plurality of service supply line (25) conveying a plurality of services, wherein each of the plurality of groove (15) includes a vertically partitioned space enclosed therein to facilitate secluded parallel housing of the plurality of service supply line (25) conveying distinct services;

• a plurality of service carrier (40) vertically clamped within the plurality of groove (15) and extending downwards at a distance therefrom, wherein each of the plurality of service carrier (40) comprises of a front cladding (30) detachably attached to a back cladding (35) thereby defining a vertically partitioned space enclosed therebetween for secluded parallel descent of the plurality of service supply line (25) routed from the plurality of groove (15);

• at least one delivery module (60) operably coupled to each of the plurality of service carrier (40) at lower end thereof for delivering the plurality of services conveyed by the plurality of service supply line (25) emerging therefrom, the delivery module (60) detachably configured with at least one mounting surface (50) at front face thereof having at least one service access port (55) to deliver at least one service selected from the plurality of services, and optionally configured with an integrated computing display (45) operably coupled to a camera-projector system (90) for real-time documentation, analysis and collaborative sharing of data, wherein the mounting surface (50) alternatively acts as a writing surface in absence of the service access port (55) configured thereon; and

• at least one air purifier (80) operably coupled to each of the plurality of service carrier (40) for re-cycling of impure air released within the facility, the air purifier (80) comprising of an exhaust fan (65) and a filtration unit (70) operably disposed thereunder, wherein the exhaust fan (65) facilitates release of filtered clean air pursuant to re-cycling of the impure air by the filtration unit (70),

wherein detachable attachment between the front (30) and the back (35) cladding, and of the mounting surface (50) enables addition/removal of the plurality of service supply line (25) facilitating maintenance thereof.

2. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the attachment means includes hammer nut and L-angle Bracket.

3. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of services is selected from the group consisting of power, gaseous and liquid media, and particularly includes at least one selected from Gas Distribution System (GDS), Water, Drainage, Gas, Compressed air, Electricity, Light, Vacuum, Electric and Data communication services and combinations thereof.

4. The modular service ceiling ( 100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of service carrier (40) is clamped within each of the plurality of groove (15) using a U- clamp to facilitate secure attachment therebetween.

5. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of service carrier (40) optionally comprises of a plurality of detachable sectional panel defining the front cladding (30) and the back cladding (35) thereby facilitating independent sectional access to the plurality of service supply line (25) enclosed there within for maintenance thereof.

6. The modular service ceiling ( 100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of service carrier (40) optionally includes external side rails (38) configured along longitudinal length thereof to enable detachable lateral clamping of a plurality of accessory support structure (95) to extend laterally therefrom, the accessory support structure (95) being configured with a longitudinal channel to receive and hold a plurality of work accessory between the plurality of service carrier (40).

7. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the plurality of work accessory includes at least one component selected from the group consisting of a reagent rack, a portable storage compartment, a pipette holder, a paper holder, a sanitary installation, a supplemental light, an accessory cup/dispenser, a peg board, an experiment clamping device, a clamping rod and combinations thereof.

8. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the delivery module (60) is slidably mounted at the lower end of the front (30) and the back cladding (35) of each of the plurality of service carrier (40) to protrude outwards therefrom such that the mounting surface (50) gets disposed inclined at an angle relative to the lower end of the plurality of service carrier (40) thereby providing accessibility to the service access port (55) for utilizing the plurality of services delivered therefrom.

9. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the delivery module (60) protruding outwards at the lower end is disposed therein in any one layout selected from a portrait and a landscape layout, wherein the landscape layout of the delivery module (60) provides space thereover to facilitate mounting of at least one reagent rack using the external side rails (38) of the plurality of service carrier (40).

10. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the delivery module (60) is integrated within the lower end of the front (30) and the back cladding (35) of each of the plurality of service carrier (40) to form a single molded integrated component thereof.

11. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the delivery module (60) integrated within the lower end additionally comprises of at least one clamping channel (58) configured above and below the service access port (55) to facilitate external clamping of the computing display (45) thereon.

12. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the computing display (45) is a handheld computing device including at least one device selected from the group consisting of Cellular phone, Smartphone, Mobile, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) and Tablet.

13. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the service access port (55) includes at least one selected from the group consisting of an electric socket, a data port, a fluid fitting, a GDS fitting and combinations thereof.

14. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the camera- projector system (90) is configured on any one location selected from the computing display (45) and the support grid (20) and extends downwards therefrom for real-time documentation of data.

15. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air purifier (80) is configured within the delivery module (60), the delivery module (60) being further provided with intake vent (75) and an exhaust vent (78) configured on two side/lateral surfaces and a top surface thereof respectively, wherein the intake vent (75) facilitates absorption of the impure air and the top exhaust vent (78) facilitates releasing of the filtered clean air into the facility.

16. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air purifier (80) is configured within each of the plurality of service carrier (40) spanning vertically across entire longitudinal length thereof, the plurality of service carrier (40) being further provided with intake vent (75) spanning vertically across two lateral surfaces of the front (30) and the back cladding (35) and an exhaust vent (78) detachably configured on upper region thereof respectively, wherein the intake vent (75) facilitates absorption of the impure air and the exhaust vent (78) facilitates releasing of the filtered clean air into the facility, and wherein detachable configuration of the exhaust vent (78) facilitates access to the plurality of service supply line (25) enclosed within each of the plurality of service carrier (40) for maintenance thereof.

17. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air purifier (80) is configured within each of the plurality of service carrier (40) spanning at the lower end thereof, the plurality of service carrier (40) at the lower end being further provided with intake vent (75) configured radially outwards therefrom and an exhaust vent (78) configured there above to facilitate absorption of the impure air and release of the filtered clean air respectively, wherein the radially outward configuration enables mounting of the plurality of the reagent rack thereacross in any one layout selected from the group consisting of linear, triad and plus-layout to facilitate independent mounting of the service access port (55) on lateral surfaces of the plurality of reagent rack.

18. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the impure air includes air infected with air-borne contaminants including at least one contaminant selected from the group consisting of harmful gases, particulates, biological molecules, biological organisms, allergens, harmful agents, chemical fumes and combinations thereof.

19. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the filtration unit (70) have at least one cross-sectional shape selected from the group consisting of circular, elliptical, square, cylindrical, rectangular, tubular and irregular shape.

20. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the filtration unit (70) comprises of a pre-filter and a stacked arrangement of multiple layers of a primary filter disposed downstream thereof to neutralize and remove the air-borne contaminants present within the impure air, wherein the primary filter includes at least one filter selected from the group consisting of particulate filter, activated carbon/charcoal filter, High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEP A) filter and combinations thereof.

21. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 20, wherein the pre-filter comprises of mesh having diameter in the range of 1 to 10 microns and have a filtration efficiency in the range of 90-95% for removing a first proportion of the air-borne contaminants from the impure air.

22. The modular service ceiling (100) as claimed in claim 20, wherein the primary filter comprising of the activated carbon filter includes an extruded mesh having diameter in the range of 1 to 4 mm with high adsorption capacity, wherein the primary filter receives the impure air directed thereto from the pre-filter for removing a second proportion of the air-borne contaminants from the impure air thereby re-circulating the filtered clean air back within the facility.