Sanitisation apparatus for vehicles, in particular buses or coaches, and method for sanitizing a vehicle

The sanitization apparatus for vehicles uses adjustable UV-C LED radiating bodies and detection systems to optimize sanitization, addressing the limitations of existing technologies and ensuring effective and safe disinfection of vehicle interiors.

WO2025003912A1PCT designated stage expired Publication Date: 2025-01-02AZIENDA TRASPORTI VERONA SRL ATV SRL
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Application Number
PCT/IB2024/056218
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-06-28
Filing Date
2024-06-26
Publication Date
2025-01-02

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Technical Problem

Current sanitization apparatuses for vehicles, such as buses and coaches, are ineffective in ensuring complete and homogeneous sanitization due to limitations in ozone and UV radiation technologies, which can damage materials and pose health risks, and fail to adapt to the geometry and presence of airborne dust within the vehicle environment.

Method used

A sanitization apparatus featuring multiple UV-C LED radiating bodies with adjustable positioning and power control, detection means for environmental and material parameters, and safety features to ensure safe and thorough sanitization without material damage or health hazards.

Benefits of technology

The apparatus achieves enhanced sanitization efficacy and safety by optimizing radiation exposure and minimizing material degradation, ensuring effective disinfection of vehicle surfaces while protecting both passengers and vehicle components.

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Abstract

A sanitisation apparatus (1) for vehicles, in particular buses or coaches, comprising at least one radiating body (2) and activation means (3) associable with the radiating body (2) to allow and / or prohibit a radiation emission. Furthermore, the apparatus (1) comprises detection means (4) adapted to detect at least one operating parameter of the sanitisation apparatus (1) and / or of the vehicle and generate at least one detection signal (SR) representative of the at least one operating parameter. In particular, the apparatus (1) comprises a control unit (5) configured to receive the detection signal (SR), generate a command signal (SC) as a function of the contents of the detection signal (SR) and / or as a function of at least one preset operating parameter and to send the command signal (SC) to the activation means (3) to perform sanitisation at least as a function of the contents of the detection signal (SR) and / or of the at least one preset operating parameter.
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