Combination mobile built-in air flow mechanism and LED kill chamber
Disclosed embodiments relate to a combination axial fan and LED lighting system configured to fit into the footprint of a standard ceiling tile. Disclosed embodiments further include ceiling tiles with a built-in fan and/or LED lighting. The disclosed systems may include one or more UV-C light sources which irradiate contaminants as air flows through the UV-C unit. The UV-C unit is mounted on either a universal mounting mechanism or a mobile support unit to provide mobility to the UV-C unit.
1. A mobile air purifying device, comprising:
a UV-C unit having at least a vent and a fan portion;
an enclosure to the UV-C unit wherein the UV-C unit defines at least an airway between the fan portion and the vent;
a fan positioned in the fan portion adapted to guide air to the UV-C airway;
a UV light source mounted in the UV-C airway, wherein the UV light source is a UV-C light source emitting light having a wavelength between 200 and 280 nanometers directed into the UV-C airway;
an air diversion mechanism positioned in the UV-C airway, wherein the air diversion mechanism is configured to direct air guided by the fan to a UV-C kill chamber housing the UV light source;
a baffle is positioned in the UV-C kill chamber to act as a barrier preventing light emitted from the UV light source from exiting the air purifying device;
the enclosure including a mount to affix the UV-C unit to a frame having a rigid support; and
a base affixed to the frame.
2. The mobile air purifying device of claim 1 , wherein the UV-C kill chamber accommodates a UV reflective material.
3. The mobile air purifying device of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure has an interior surface which includes a UV reflective material.
4. The UV-C unit of claim 1 , further comprising a universal mounting mechanism affixed to the base.
5. The UV-C unit of claim 4 , wherein the universal mounting mechanism is a clamp.
6. The UV-C unit of claim 4 , wherein the universal mounting mechanism is a suction mount.
7. The UV-C unit of claim 4 , wherein the universal mounting mechanism is a mechanical vice.
8. The mobile air purifying device of claim 4 , further comprising a second rigid support rotatably connected to the first rigid support such that the UV-C unit can be positioned relative to the base.
9. The mobile air purifying device of claim 1 , further comprising a light on the cover which illuminates when the UV-C light source is activated.
10. The mobile air purifying device of claim 1 , further comprising an actuator to control the operation of the UV light source.
11. The air purifying device of claim 10 , wherein the actuator is a remote control unit.
12. A mobile air purifying device comprising:
a panel configured to fit into an enclosure wherein the panel includes a housing portion, a fan portion and a vent portion;
a housing portion of the panel including a UV-C kill chamber;
a fan positioned in the fan portion of the panel, wherein said fan directs air into a fan chamber, UV-C kill chamber and through the vent portion;
a UV-C light fixture positioned within the UV-C kill chamber wherein the UV-C light fixture emits light in the spectrum to kill viruses within the UV-C kill chamber;
a light protection plate positioned in proximity to an exit of the kill chamber at the vent to prohibit the UV light emitted from the UV-C light source from exiting the kill chamber;
a mount affixed to the enclosure of the panel, the mount configured to attach to a mobile support unit; and
a base affixed to the mobile support unit wherein the base includes a plurality of locking wheels, whereby the plurality of wheels can be locked in a first position and permitted to rotate in a second position.
13. The mobile air purifying device of claim 12 , wherein the mount is a quick-connect coupling.
14. The mobile air purifying device of claim 12 , wherein the mount is a bracket.
15. The mobile air purifying device of claim 13 , wherein the mobile support unit comprises a first rigid support and a second rigid support affixed to the first rigid support by a hinge.
16. The air purifying device of claim 15 , further comprising an LED light positioned on housing portion.
17. The air purifying device of claim 12 , wherein the UV-C light source emits UV-C light waves having a wavelength between 200 and 280 nanometers.
18. The air purifying device of claim 17 , wherein the UV-C light source operates to kill at least 99% of K. pneumoniae from the air.
19. The air purifying device of claim 17 , wherein UV-C light fixture emits light capable of killing bacteria, viruses and microbes.
20. The air purifying device of claim 12 , further comprising a lever positioned between the first support and second support, said lever operating to move the first support relative to the second support.