Air treatment system
A storage compartment comprises an enclosure defining a storage space and an air treatment system in fluid communication with the interior space. The air treatment system includes a light source and a catalyst and configured to treat air without the use of ozone.
1. A storage compartment comprising:
an enclosure defining a storage space;
an air treatment system in fluid communication with the storage space, the air treatment system comprising a housing and a removeable cartridge provided within the housing, the removeable cartridge comprising a light source and a catalyst and configured to treat air;
an air duct in communication with the enclosure; and
a fan configured to move air between the air treatment system and the enclosure;
wherein the removeable cartridge comprises the fan.
2. The storage compartment of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises an ultraviolet light source and the catalyst comprises a titanium dioxide-coated catalyst.
3. The storage compartment of claim 1 , wherein the light source is a light emitting diode.
4. The storage compartment of claim 1 , further comprising:
a control system coupled to both the air treatment system and a control system input;
wherein the control system controls the operation of the air treatment system based upon an input received from the control system input.
5. The storage compartment of claim 4 , wherein the input is a period of time.
6. The storage compartment of claim 4 , wherein the enclosure comprises a door defining the storage space, and the input includes an indication of a position of the door.
7. The storage compartment of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is a drawer within a refrigerated compartment.
8. The storage compartment of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is a freezer compartment.
9. The storage compartment of claim 1 , further comprising a connecting member configured to removably couple the air treatment system to the enclosure.
10. The storage compartment of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is a refrigerator, freezer, combination refrigerator/freezer, cabinet, or pantry.
11. An air treatment system for an appliance comprising:
a housing comprising an inlet and an outlet and defining a conduit;
a light source provided within the housing;
a catalyst provided within the housing;
a connector configured to removably couple the housing to the appliance; and
a cartridge comprising the light source and the catalyst;
wherein the cartridge is removable from the housing and comprises a fan configured to move air from the inlet to the outlet.
12. The air treatment system of claim 11 , wherein the light source activates the catalyst to treat air moved through the conduit without the use of ozone.
13. The air treatment system of claim 11 , wherein the light source is an ultraviolet light source and the catalyst is a titanium dioxide-coated catalyst.
14. The air treatment system of claim 11 , further comprising a panel removable to access the catalyst for inspection, repair, or replacement.
15. The air treatment system of claim 11 , further comprising a fan configured to move air in to, out of, and/or through the conduit.
16. The air treatment system of claim 15 , wherein the fan is mounted inside the housing.
17. The air treatment system of claim 11 , wherein the light source is readily removable for inspection, repair, or replacement.
18. The air treatment system of claim 11 , further comprising a battery configured to provide power to at least the light source.
19. The air treatment system of claim 11 , wherein the connector mechanically and electrically removably couples to the appliance.