BG4088U1 - Disinfection and sanitisation column - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to a column for disinfection and sanitisation of people, which finds application in everyday life, the workplace, commercial sites, production processes, medical institutions, the hygiene industry and others. The column represents a modular structure of disinfection sector modules (3) and at least two service sectors (1, 2) located below and above the disinfection sector (3), wherein each of the modules represents a three-dimensional structure with an internal cavity. In the cavity of the disinfection sector (3) are installed at least one disinfectant nozzle and an optical system for control of the disinfection process, including at least one diffuse optoelectronic detector or sensor. At least one of the service sectors has at least one openable part (5) for access, in which are housed an electronic control unit for controlling the disinfection process, a power supply unit, a disinfectant tank connected to the nozzle, as well as a pump unit for supplying fluid from the disinfectant tank to the nozzle. The column also comprises an alarm device (8) for the beginning and end of the disinfection process connected to the control electronic unit.

Description

Field of technique

The utility model refers to a column for disinfecting and sanitizing people, which finds application in the home, the workplace, commercial establishments, production processes, medical facilities, the hygiene industry and others. In particular, the column is used for disinfection and sanitization of, for example:

- personnel working in institutions, hospitals or other areas with a high risk of spreading infections;

- personnel working in areas requiring high hygiene, such as enterprises from the food industry, production of electronic components and others;

- customers of shopping complexes, markets, administrative buildings or objects of different sizes with a significant flow of people.

Prior art

Columns for disinfecting people are known in the prior art, which are plastic or metal structures comprising a service sector in which a disinfectant tank is located and a disinfection sector in which a disinfectant nozzle is mounted connected to a pumping means to the tank for disinfectant. Known disinfection columns are controlled by a manual actuation mechanism and placed on a tripod or stand. The disinfectant tank mentioned is a disposable dispenser with disinfectant.

The disadvantages of known columns are:

- excessively long time for disinfection, correspondingly insufficient number of disinfecting processes carried out in one day;

- manual activation of the machine by hand or foot;

- danger of injury to the user of the column due to the possibility of overturning;

- impracticality of the constructions used.

Technical nature of the utility model

The task of the present utility model is to provide a disinfection column with an optimized construction that is stable, easy to transport, provides the possibility of easy operation with it without the need for special training to operate it, is safer, performs the disinfection process for faster time and thus allows a greater number of people to be disinfected.

This task is achieved by creating the disinfection and sanitizing column, according to the useful model, which includes at least two service sectors and a disinfection sector in which at least one disinfectant nozzle is installed, connected to a disinfectant tank located in one of the service sectors . The disinfectant tank is reusable, and only the selected type of disinfectant is poured into it.

Preferably, the nozzles are between 1 and 4 in number, most preferably one in number. At least one nozzle is preferably mounted on the ceiling of the disinfection sector, but alternatively it may also be located at a suitable location on its wall. At least one nozzle preferably has a built-in check valve in the nozzle head that prevents the nozzle from dripping after the machine is turned off. Other than that at least

BG 4088 UI one nozzle directs and swirls the stream of fine mist which disperses, thus providing a fine atomization of a microfine spectrum of droplets at a suitable pressure of 2 to 12 bar, preferably 1 bar.

The disinfection sector is located between the service sectors, respectively upper and lower service sectors.

Each of the service sectors is a three-dimensional construction with an internal cavity surrounded on all sides by a bottom, a ceiling and at least one wall. The disinfection sector is a three-dimensional structure open on at least one side and having an internal cavity surrounded by a bottom, a ceiling and at least one wall.

It is possible that the bottom of the disinfection sector and the ceiling of the lower service sector are the same element. It is also possible that the ceiling of the disinfection sector and the bottom of the upper service sector are the same element.

In one embodiment, the column is a rectangular parallelepiped, so it has four walls. It is also possible for the column to be shaped like a cube, parallelepiped, pyramid, right circular cone, or cylinder. Accordingly, in the embodiment with the shape of a straight circular cone or a cylinder, the column has one curved wall.

At least one wall of at least one of the service sectors is equipped with at least one openable part for access, through which access is provided for authorized persons to the elements located in the service sector. In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, both service sectors have an openable access portion. Accordingly, said at least one openable access part provides protection for the elements located behind it against unauthorized access. Additional protection is provided, for example, by using a lock on the opening access part.

The bottom of the disinfection sector is provided with at least one disinfectant outlet, under which there is a container for used disinfectant, installed in the lower service sector.

The disinfection column also includes an optical system for controlling the disinfection process, including at least one diffuse optoelectronic sensor or sensor installed in the cavity of the disinfection sector. Said sensor or sensor can also be optical. The optical system is connected to an electronic control unit located in one of the service sectors for controlling the disinfection process by signaling the presence of an object in the cavity of the disinfection sector to said electronic control unit, which in turn is connected to a supply pump unit of fluid from the disinfectant reservoir to at least one nozzle. The electronic control unit sends a signal to activate the pumping unit when it receives a signal of the presence of an object to be disinfected from the optical system. In a preferred embodiment, the control electronic unit is adapted to provide a column operating mode signal of 6 s duration. Accordingly, the pump unit receives a signal to pump fluid from the disinfectant tank to the nozzle, after which the column operation mode ends, and the column enters standby mode. This allowed 15 consecutive disinfection processes to be carried out within one minute, which ensures a fast disinfection process in cases of high traffic.

The pump unit is located in one of the service sectors. Both the pump and the control electronic unit are also connected to a power supply unit located in the one service sector. To each of the mentioned

BG 4088 UI racks are accessed through the opening access part of the respective service sector in which they are located.

The pump unit consists of a pump, a filter and a non-return valve. A centrifugal pump is preferably used, but alternatively another type of pump can be used, for example a booster pump. The pump serves to draw disinfectant fluid from the disinfectant reservoir and supply it through the filter and check valve to the at least one nozzle in a known manner, for example by a soft connection. The filter serves to mechanically remove impurities that have fallen into the disinfectant solution. It is made of a plastic housing with connection holes and a fine mesh that mechanically retains dirt. The non-return valve serves to prevent backflow of the sanitizing solution from at least one nozzle to the tank, as well as to protect against increased pressure in the system.

Preferably, the disinfectant tank and used disinfectant container are mounted in one service sector and the power and control units are mounted in another service sector.

The column also includes a signaling device for the start and end of the disinfection process, connected to the electronic control unit. The signaling means also indicates the operating mode of the column, for example a different indication is used for operating mode and standby mode.

Preferably, the signaling means for the start and end of the disinfection process is a light signaling means. Alternatively, the signaling means may also be a sound, color or mechanical means, for example mechanically changing messages, to signal the start and end of the disinfection process.

In one embodiment of the utility model, the signaling means is mounted on additional face panels attached to the face of the service sectors. In this way, a better decorative effect is achieved. Alternatively, the signaling means may be mounted on the ceiling and wall of the disinfection sector.

In a preferred embodiment, the disinfection column is made of metal, for example steel or aluminum. It is also possible to make it from plastic or foamed polyester.

In a preferred embodiment, the disinfection column is a modular construction of connected modules, respectively, the disinfection sector and at least the two service sectors. The individual modules can be connected both demountably and non-detachably to each other. In one embodiment, each of the modules is a profile structure with panels mounted to it, surrounding its cavity. Preferably, the panels are composite panels. A preferred embodiment of the utility model is for the composite panels to be made of aluminium, for example comprising two aluminum sheets sandwiched between a composite insulating material.

Alternatively, it is possible for the modules to be made of panels glued together in some manner. Alternatively, it is possible for the modules to be made of bent sheet metal with welded ends to form the cavity of the respective module.

In one embodiment, a column includes an additional base module located below the lower service sector.

Advantages of the disinfection and sanitization column, according to the utility model, are:

- ensures high efficiency of hygiene measures when passing a large flow of people;

- the modular construction allows for easy transportation and installation;

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- allows simplified management, without the need for special training to work with the column;

- provides a short disinfection mode, thanks to which up to 15 people can be disinfected per minute;

- ensures the safety of the system as it does not work with a high voltage installation, as the disinfectant tank and used disinfectant container are installed in one service sector and the power supply and control units are installed in another service sector. This reduces the possibility of column accidents due to accidental contact of disinfectant with any of the mentioned blocks. Additional safety is also provided by the openable access part, which is fully protected against unauthorized access; - provides the possibility of using a larger tank for disinfectant and, accordingly, a long duration of work with one filling of the tank with disinfectant - up to 72 h depending on the flow of people;

- due to the use of one reusable tank, it is allowed to combine with different types of disinfectants according to specific needs;

- provides a fully automated process without operator or user intervention;

- provides an opportunity for branding and advertising on the external walls of the structure.

Explanation of the attached figures

Further in the description, the disinfection and sanitization column, the object of the utility model, is presented in more detail with the help of the accompanying figures, namely:

Figure 1 is an axonometric view of a preferred embodiment of the construction of the utility model.

Figure 2 is a front view of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

Figure 3 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

Examples of implementation of the utility model

The present exemplary embodiments serve only to illustrate the utility model and do not limit its scope.

The disinfection and sanitization column, according to a preferred variant of the utility model, is shaped like a rectangular parallelepiped and is a vertical structure made of various releasably connected modules, respectively two service sectors 1,2, disinfection sector 3, located between the service sectors 1, 2. and base 6 located under the lower service sector 2.

The disinfection sector 3 is a three-dimensional structure, open on one side and having an internal cavity surrounded by a bottom, a ceiling and three walls.

Each of the service sectors 1, 2 and the base 6 is a three-dimensional structure with an internal cavity surrounded on all sides by a bottom, a ceiling and four walls. On one of the side walls of each of the service sectors 1, 2, one opening part 5 for access is made, through which access is provided for authorized persons to the electrical installation of the column and the elements located in the service sector. Said opening part 5 for access is protected against unauthorized access by the use of a lock.

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The construction of each of the modules is profiled, with panels mounted to it, surrounding its cavity. The panels are metal panels. In the preferred embodiment, the metal used for the base 6 is an unalloyed quality structural steel. More specifically, they are used:

- hot-rolled steel sheets conforming to standard BDS EN 10029:2011.

The panels used for the service sectors 1, 2 and the disinfection sector 3 are composite panels made of aluminum between which a composite insulating material is placed.

The connection between the individual modules of the structure is made in a known way, for example detachable by fasteners or non-detachable by welding joints.

On the inside of the disinfection sector 3, a curved metal sheet is installed to cover the three walls of the sector.

Centrally mounted on the ceiling of the disinfection sector 3 is a nozzle for spraying a disinfectant solution in the form of a fine mist, connected to a disinfectant tank located in the lower service sector 2. The nozzle is made of stainless steel with a ceramic core and has a built-in non-return valve in the nozzle head which prevents the nozzle from dripping after the system is turned off. The nozzle opening is, for example, 0.3 mm. The nozzle provides a fine atomization of a microfine spectrum of droplets at a suitable pressure of 2 to 12 bar, preferably 5 bar. The spray flow rate is 50 ml/min at a pressure of 2-6 bar. The nozzle is designed to withstand spray flow temperatures between -15°C to +110°C.

The size of the dispersed aerosol (average droplet size) is, for example, in the range between 20 and 25 μ at 5 bar pressure.

The bottom of the disinfection sector 3 is equipped with openings 7. shaped like a grid, through which the used disinfectant flows. In the described embodiment, the grid also plays a role on the ceiling of the lower service sector 2. A container for used disinfectant is located under the grid. installed in the lower service sector 2.

The disinfection column also includes an optical system for controlling the disinfection process, including a diffuse optoelectronic sensor or sensor installed in the cavity of the disinfection sector 3. The optical system allows the activation of the disinfection process without the need for manual control and touching of buttons or something else. In this way, the entire disinfection and sanitization process is carried out without operator or user intervention. When the hands are placed in the disinfection sector by a user, the optical system detects and activates the disinfection process. The optical system is composed of diffuse type infrared optoelectronic sensors and M12 type DC sensors, which are used in industrial systems, such as electronic automation means for switching 3-wire and 4-wire DC electrical circuits. The sensors switch the electrical circuit they are plugged into when they indicate a refraction of the beam they are reading from a surface, such as a user's hands. Diffuse optoelectronic sensors and M12 sensors have a long service life thanks to contactless switching of the electrical circuits in which they are included.

The optical system is connected to an electronic control unit for controlling the disinfection process located in the upper service sector 1, which is connected to a power supply unit also located in the upper service sector 1. A pump unit for supplying fluid is also located in the lower service sector 2 from the disinfectant tank to the nozzle connected to the electronic control unit. Next to each of the mentioned blocks

BG 4088 UI provides access through the opening part 5 to access the corresponding service sector 1, 2 in which they are located. The pump unit includes a centrifugal pump, a purifying filter and a non-return valve and serves to suck disinfectant from the disinfectant tank and supply it to the nozzle in a known manner, for example with a soft connection. In the preferred embodiment of the utility model, the disinfectant tank has a capacity of 25-35 1. This amount provides up to 72 h of continuous operation with a single charge of the disinfectant tank. This time depends on the continuity of the human flow and the working cycle of the machine, and the operating mode can be between 4 and 8 s. for example 6 s. A short pause is made between the individual modes of operation, during which the column enters standby mode and during which the user can be changed to the next one.

The electronic control unit is moisture-proof and can be enclosed in an additional plastic case in the opening part 5 for access and thus provided with additional protection. The electronic control unit is a basic module with the following functionalities:

- control of the executive circuits (optical system for controlling the disinfection process, power block-pump block, and the operation of the nozzle is also controlled through the pump block);

- control of the state of sensor circuits;

- management of executive elements - pump block, light signaling;

- provides the ability to configure and set the machine's operating times;

- provides the necessary operating voltages for operation by providing an operating voltage of 24 V DC.

A light signal 8, indicating the start and end of disinfection, as well as the operating mode, is mounted on the column in a convenient place for the user to see. For example, to the front part of the service sectors 1,2, front panels 4 with a decorative purpose are attached, on which the light signaling 8 is mounted.

Additionally, on the side of the service sectors, there can be mounted more panels with a decorative purpose, for example mounted on the opening part 5 for access.

An example of using the utility model

- the user waits for an indication from the signaling device that the frame is ready for use;

- the user places his hands in the disinfection sector 3;

- the user waits the specified number of seconds set for the machine's operating mode until it stops spraying disinfectant through the nozzle and the signaling means 8 indicates that the disinfection process has ended;

- the user removes his hands from the disinfection sector 3, and the column enters standby mode.

The reference numerals of the technical features are included in the claims solely for the purpose of increasing the comprehensibility of the claims and, therefore, these reference numerals do not have any limiting effect on the interpretation of the elements indicated by these reference numerals.

Claims (1)

Disinfection and sanitation column comprising a service sector in which a disinfectant tank is located and a disinfection sector (3) in which at least one disinfectant nozzle is mounted connected to the disinfectant tank, characterized in that it includes at least more a service sector in which the disinfection sector (3) is located between the service sectors, respectively the upper and lower service sectors (1, 2), each of the service sectors (1, 2) being a three-dimensional structure with an internal cavity surrounded by all sides of the bottom, ceiling and at least one wall, at least one wall of at least one of the service sectors (1, 2) being provided with at least one openable access part (5), the disinfection sector (3) being a three-dimensional structure , open on at least one side and having an internal cavity surrounded by a bottom, a ceiling and at least one wall, the bottom of the disinfection sector (3) being provided with at least one opening (7) for disinfectant discharge under which a container for used disinfectant installed in the lower service sector (2), the disinfection column also including an optical system for control of the disinfection process, including at least one diffuse optoelectronic sensor or sensor installed in the cavity of the disinfection sector (3) , wherein the optical system is adapted to signal the presence of an object in the cavity of the disinfection sector (3) to a control electronic unit for controlling the disinfection process located in one of the service sectors (1, 2), which controls the electronic a disinfection process control unit is adapted to signal a pump unit to supply fluid from the disinfectant tank to at least one nozzle, which pump unit is located in one of the service sectors (1, 2), wherein the control unit the electronic unit and the pump unit are also connected to a power supply unit located in one of the service sectors (1, 2) and in which the column also includes a signal means (8) for starting and ending the disinfection process connected to the electronic control unit