DESC:Priority Claim:
[0001] This application claims priority from the provisional application numbered 202241021425 filed with Indian Patent Office, Chennai on 11th April 2022 and entitled “An ultraviolet disinfection unit in custom boot space of electric two-wheeler vehicle”, the entirety of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.
PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION:
[0002] The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed:

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Technical field of the invention

[0003] The present invention relates to an ultraviolet disinfection unit in custom boot space of electric two-wheeler vehicle and more particularly to an ultraviolet disinfection system that uses ultraviolet radiation to sanitize the objects placed in the boot space of an electric two-wheeler vehicle.
Background of the invention
[0004] With increase in coronavirus infections, the objects which are used in everyday life has to be disinfected to curb the spreading infection. The portable objects which are carried with us can get contaminated with virus, bacteria or other infectious agents, and may become a carrier which can spread the infection from one user to another. When the objects like electronic devices which are used only by a single user, can also become contaminated and the user of the device is exposed to the risk of infection for as long as the device remains contaminated and thus becomes the medium in spreading the infection to other individuals who comes in contact with the user.
[0005] Various disinfection agents and methods are in use to disinfect the objects including sanitizer liquids, ultraviolet radiation and many more. The ultraviolet radiation having the range of 200-300 nanometer (nm) effectively eliminates the microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and mold. The UV light spectrum includes UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C lights, where UV-C light kills the germs, as this has a range of effectiveness, which interferes and destroys the nucleic acids of bacteria and other microbes and also can disrupt proteins in the microbes by killing certain amino acids but does not penetrate the surface of the object. Though UV light is highly effective in sterilizing the object surfaces, the overexposure to short wave UV rays can be harmful to humans. The overexposure causes erythema of the skin similar to sunburn, and direct exposure to the eyes can cause painful inflammation of the conjunctiva, cornea and iris. Specific measures need to be taken to reduce the risk of accidental or uninformed exposure to UV radiation.
[0006] Several systems have been developed over the decades that uses ultraviolet radiation for sterilization in vehicles.
[0007] The Patent Application No. US6787782B1 entitled “Ultraviolet-light vehicle air cleaning system” discloses a system for cleaning air in a vehicle by ultraviolet light includes an exposure chamber for exposure of air to ultraviolet light. An ultraviolet light source is mounted in the exposure chamber. A collection plenum chamber is connected to a first end of the exposure chamber. An air valve is connected to the collection plenum chamber. An expansion plenum chamber is connected to a second end of the exposure chamber including passages for distribution of air to the exposure chamber. An inlet conduit connected to the expansion plenum chamber directs air to the expansion plenum chamber. The system reliably cleans air and may be packaged so as to be integrated into existing vehicle structures, such as a passenger service unit of an airplane.
[0008] The Patent Application No. US10906074B1 entitled “Vehicle storage compartment” discloses a storage compartment for a vehicle that includes a body defining a cavity configured to receive an electronic device. The body includes an upper wall, a lower wall, and a rear wall. A door is hingedly coupled with the body and is configured to selectively seal the cavity. A shelf is removably positioned within the cavity. The shelf is configured to operably couple with the rear wall of the body. A lighting assembly is positioned proximate the rear wall. The lighting assembly includes a light guide and a light source positioned to direct emitted light through the light guide. A charging assembly is positioned proximate the lower wall of the body and is configured to charge the electronic device.
[0009] The Patent Application No. US8481970B2 entitled “Sanitizer for portable electronic devices” discloses a sanitizer for sanitizing a portable electronic device. The sanitizer comprises a base including a cavity for receiving the electronic device, at least one ultraviolet radiation source for emitting ultraviolet radiation into the cavity, a cover cooperating with the base. The cover moving between an open position wherein the electronic device can be inserted into or removed from the cavity. In a closed position wherein, the cavity is enclosed so as to substantially maintain the ultraviolet radiation within the cavity, and a controller for enabling the ultraviolet radiation source to be activated only when the cover is closed.
[0010] The Patent Application No. US20120273340A1 entitled “Method & apparatus for sanitizing air in aircraft, commercial airliners, military vehicles, submarines, space craft, cruise ships, passenger vehicles, mass transit and motor vehicles by integration of high-density high efficiency ultraviolet illumination apparatus within air conditioning, ventilation and temperature control systems” discloses a method and apparatus for sanitizing air within a ventilation system using ultraviolet light. The air is exposed to the ultraviolet light for a preselected duration of time and at a desired power level to achieve a desired level of sanitization.
[0011] There are numerous drawbacks in the prior arts and existing disinfection systems including they are standalone and portable and have to be carried along on the go and have to be used at specific intervals to achieve effective disinfection, which is highly time-consuming. Additionally, there are several ultraviolet disinfection systems which are immobile and bulky in nature.
[0012] Therefore, there is a need for an ultraviolet disinfection system that can be installed in the boot space of the electric two-wheeler vehicle, that sanitizes the objects placed in the boot space of the electric two-wheeler vehicle when the vehicle is motion, without causing any damage to the user operating it.
Summary of the invention
[0013] The present invention discloses an assembly in an electric two-wheeler vehicle that comprises an ultraviolet disinfection unit attached to the plastic body of the electric two-wheeler vehicle. The ultraviolet disinfection unit is a part of the boot space of the electric two-wheeler vehicle and is provided with a docking power supply to carry out disinfection of the objects placed in the boot space of the vehicle.
[0014] The ultraviolet disinfection unit comprises one or more ultraviolet LEDs, one or more neodymium magnets with magnetic sensors, and a docking power supply. Here, the ultraviolet disinfection unit is supplied with power when the electric two-wheeler vehicle is in motion or is switched ON. The ultraviolet disinfection unit sanitizes the objects placed in the boot space of the vehicle semi-automatically. The minimum time for sanitization of the objects is set to 5 seconds as default and the time of sanitization can be programmed by the user based on the requirements.
[0015] According to the present invention, the ultraviolet disinfection unit contains one or more ultraviolet light emitting diodes (LEDs) where the UV-C light is produced by the LEDs that enables sanitization of the objects placed in the boot space. The UV-LEDs are effective in eliminating microorganisms on the surface of the object with suitable intensity and exposure duration.
[0016] There are several advantages of the present invention including compact, economical, easy to use and time-saving. The objects are sanitized when the electric two-wheeler vehicle is in motion or when the vehicle is turned on, which further saves time. The UV-LEDs acts as a light source and are smaller in size, adoption flexibility and longer lifetime. Additionally, the UV disinfection unit derives power from the battery packs of the electric two-wheeler vehicle, thus eliminating the need for any external power supply.
Brief description of the drawings
[0017] The foregoing and other features of embodiments will become more apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to like elements.
[0018] Figure 1 illustrates the top view of the assembly disclosing the boot space of electric two-wheeler vehicle that houses the ultraviolet disinfection unit.
[0019] Figure 2 illustrates the top view of the assembly disclosing the ultraviolet sanitization unit installed in the boot space of electric two-wheeler vehicle.
[0020] Figure 3 illustrates the side view of the assembly housing the ultraviolet disinfection system.
Detailed description of the invention
[0021] Reference will now be made in detail to the description of the present subject matter, which are shown in figures. Various changes and modifications obvious to one skilled in the art to which the invention pertains are deemed to be within the spirit, scope and contemplation of the invention.
[0022] The present invention discloses an assembly in an electric two-wheeler vehicle, the assembly comprises an ultraviolet disinfection unit installed in the boot space of the electric two-wheeler vehicle that is provided with a docking power supply to carry out disinfection of the objects placed in the boot space. The ultraviolet disinfection unit comprises one or more ultraviolet LEDs, one or more neodymium magnets with magnetic sensors, and a docking power supply.
[0023] Figure 1 illustrates the top view of the assembly disclosing the boot space of electric two-wheeler vehicle that houses the ultraviolet disinfection unit. The assembly (105) comprises boot space (102) and seat itself acts as a lid (106) to cover the boot space (102). The boot space (102) houses the ultraviolet disinfection unit that sanitizes the objects placed in the boot space (102). The lid (106) provides a closed environment to the ultraviolet disinfection unit, where the objects to be sanitized are placed in the boot space (102) and the lid (106) is closed before initiating the sanitization process of the objects, thus ensuring safety. The operation of the lid (106) is by a hinge mechanism where the lid (106) is attached to one end of the boot space (102) through hinges.
[0024] Further, the ultraviolet disinfection unit comprises one or more ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) (101) to produce ultraviolet light (UV-C) light and eliminate the microorganisms present on the surface of a plurality of objects placed in the boot space (102) of a vehicle. Further, the ultraviolet disinfection unit comprises one or more magnets (103) preferably neodymium magnets with magnetic sensors to provide a sealed environment for disinfection of the plurality of objects placed in the boot space (102) of the vehicle. Furthermore, the ultraviolet disinfection unit comprises a docking power supply (104) for supplying power to the unit to disinfect the plurality of objects placed in the boot space (102) of the vehicle.
[0025] Figure 2 illustrates the top view of the assembly disclosing the ultraviolet sanitization unit installed in the boot space of electric two-wheeler vehicle. The assembly (105) comprises boot space (102) in which the ultraviolet sanitization unit is permanently attached. The ultraviolet sanitization unit is an oval shaped box having outer dimensions of 200x30x90 mm and inner dimensions of 202 x 51 x 100 mm.
[0026] Figure 3 illustrates the side view of the assembly housing the ultraviolet disinfection unit. The assembly (105) discloses the boot space (102) having the ultraviolet disinfection unit, wherein the complete boot space (102) is covered by the lid (106). The ultraviolet disinfection unit is provided with docking power supply (104), wherein the ultraviolet disinfection unit derives power from the battery packs used to run the electric two-wheeler vehicles.
[0027] The ultraviolet disinfection unit comprises one or more ultraviolet LEDs (101), one or more magnets (103) with magnetic sensors, and a docking power supply (104) to achieve sanitization of the objects. One or more ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UV LEDs) (101) emits the UV-C light enabling sanitization of the objects placed in the boot space (102). The UV-LEDs (101) are highly effective in eliminating the bacteria and viruses including the pathogen of COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2. The UV LEDs (101) operate in the range of 200 - 280 nm wavelength wherein the UV LEDs (101) emit UV-C radiation and sanitize the surface of the objects. The UV LEDs (101) are environmental-friendly as they do not contain harmful mercury, do not produce ozone and consume less energy. The magnetic sensors along with one or more magnets (103) enables the complete closure of the ultraviolet disinfection unit.
[0028] According to the present invention, the docking power supply (104) powers the ultraviolet disinfection unit by deriving power from the battery packs inserted in the electric two-wheeler vehicle. Here, when the battery packs are placed in the electric two-wheeler vehicle having the state of charge more than 20%, the ultraviolet disinfection unit is automatically powered by the 12V DC converter that provides continuous power supply, and there is no need for any external power supply to power the system (100). Additionally, when the user of the vehicle turns the vehicle ON, the power is automatically supplied to the ultraviolet disinfection unit which sanitizes the objects present in the boot space (102) of the assembly (105).
[0029] The ultraviolet disinfection unit is programmed according based on the requirements of the user. The programming of the ultraviolet disinfection unit enables it to operate in various modes where in each mode the sanitization time can be varied. The sanitization time can be varied from 5 seconds to 25 seconds where the minimum sanitization time of 5 seconds is set as a default time. The sanitization time is increased in multiples of 5, and the maximum sanitization time can be set to 25 seconds, without causing any damage to the user. The timer is provided on the ultraviolet disinfection unit, which can be pressed to set the specific sanitization time.
[0030] There are several advantages of the present invention. The system (100) is compact and is an inseparable part of the boot space (102) of electric two-wheeler vehicle which can hold more than one object to be sanitized. The UV LEDs (101) used in the assembly (105) are environmental-friendly and consume less energy for sanitization. Additionally, the UV-LEDs (101) are of smaller in size, which are flexible and can be installed easily, and have a longer life span. As the objects are sanitized when the electric two-wheeler vehicle is in motion, the sanitization process is simple and is timesaving. Additionally, the ultraviolet disinfection unit is powered by the battery packs of electric two-wheeler vehicle, eliminating the need for any external power supply, making the system (100) self-sufficient.
Reference numbers:
Components Reference Numbers
System 100
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) 101
Boot space 102
Magnets 103
Docking power supply 104
Assembly 105
Lid 106
,CLAIMS:We claim:
1. An ultraviolet disinfection unit in custom boot space of electric two-wheeler vehicle, the system (100) comprising:
a. one or more ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) (101) to produce ultraviolet light and eliminate the microorganisms present on the surface of a plurality of objects placed in a boot space (102) of a vehicle;
b. one or more magnets (103) with magnetic sensors to provide a sealed environment for disinfection of the plurality of objects placed in the boot space (102) of the vehicle; and
c. a docking power supply (104) for supplying power to the system (100) to disinfect the plurality of objects placed in the boot space (102) of the vehicle.

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein an assembly (105) discloses the system (100) and comprises a lid (106) to cover the boot space (102) of the vehicle.

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power to disinfect the plurality of objects is derived from the battery packs inserted in the vehicle