Systems and methods for treatment of cabin surfaces and air
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1. A disinfection system mounted on an aircraft having a longitudinal axis, the disinfection system comprising:
- one or more disinfection lights positioned on a panel that rotates, a first side of the panel comprising the one or more disinfection lights and a second side of the panel comprising one or more reading or other purpose lights,wherein the panel is configured to be rotated only a portion of a 180°
turn, such that when in a disinfection position, the panel maintains an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and directs the disinfection lights at varied angles or directions.
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Abstract
Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for treating passenger transportation vehicle cabin surfaces and surrounding air. The methods may use organic LEDs to produce ultraviolet light. Systems may be provided to ensure safety and operation of the air treatment only when passengers and personnel are not present in the cabin.
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1. A disinfection system mounted on an aircraft having a longitudinal axis, the disinfection system comprising:
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one or more disinfection lights positioned on a panel that rotates, a first side of the panel comprising the one or more disinfection lights and a second side of the panel comprising one or more reading or other purpose lights, wherein the panel is configured to be rotated only a portion of a 180°
turn, such that when in a disinfection position, the panel maintains an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and directs the disinfection lights at varied angles or directions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for disinfecting an aircraft cabin, comprising:
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a rotating panel with one or more UV OLED disinfection lights positioned in the aircraft cabin, a first side of the panel comprising the one or more UV OLED disinfection lights and a second side of the panel comprising one or more reading or other purpose lights; rotating the panel only a portion of a 180°
turn, such that when in a disinfection position, the panel maintains an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft cabin and directs the disinfection lights at varied angles or directions; andactivating the one or more UV OLED lights only when the cabin is empty of passengers and personnel.
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