Abrégé

A UV-C sterilization apparatus for a confined space having a closure which can be selectively positioned between a closed position, wherein the confined space is fully enclosed, and an opened position, wherein the confined space is accessible from an exterior thereof. The apparatus comprises means for connecting the apparatus to a power source to provide operating power to the apparatus and a housing dimensioned to fit within the confined space. The housing supports at least one sensor operative to detect when the closure is in the closed position and/or when the closure is not in the closed position; at least one source operative to emit UV-C light for irradiating the confined space; and a controller. The controller is connected to the at least one sensor and the at least one UV-C light source, and is operative to: determine when the closure is and is not in the closed position; activate the at least one UV-C light source to irradiate the confined space for a first fixed period of time when it is determined that the closure has gone to the closed position from not being in the closed position; periodically activate the UV-C light source to irradiate the confined space for at least a second fixed period of time, the periodic activation occurring following the first fixed period of time for so long as the closure remains in the closed position; and prevent the at least one UV-C light source from irradiating the confined space when it is determined that the closure is not in the closed position.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61L 2/10 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets

Abrégé

A UV-C sterilization apparatus (10) for a confined space (1) having a closure (6) which can be selectively positioned between a closed position, wherein the confined space (1) is fully enclosed, and an opened position, wherein the confined space (1) is accessible from an exterior thereof. The apparatus (10) comprises means for connecting the apparatus (10) to a power source (60) to provide operating power to the apparatus (10) and a housing (11) dimensioned to fit within the confined space (1). The housing (11) supports at least one sensor (50) operative to detect when the closure (6) is in the closed position and/or when the closure (6) is not in the closed position; at least one source (25) operative to emit UV-C light for irradiating the confined space (1); and a controller (40). The controller (40) is connected to the at least one sensor (50) and the at least one UV-C light source (25), and is operative to: determine when the closure (11) is and is not in the closed position; activate the at least one UV-C light source (25) to irradiate the confined space (1) for a first fixed period of time when it is determined that the closure (11) has gone to the closed position from not being in the closed position; periodically activate the UV-C light source (25) to irradiate the confined space (1) for at least a second fixed period of time, the periodic activation occurring following the first fixed period of time for so long as the closure (11) remains in the closed position; and prevent the at least one UV-C light source (25) from irradiating the confined space (1) when it is determined that the closure (11) is not in the closed position.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61L 2/10 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
• A61L 2/24 - Appareils utilisant des opérations programmées ou automatiques
• B60Q 3/225 - Petits compartiments, p. ex. boîtes à gants
• B60R 11/00 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets

Abrégé

A bushing for use in a vehicle suspension system, the bushing including a cylindrical sleeve including an internal passageway extending from first to second ends of the sleeve, the sleeve dimensioned to receive a shackle bolt therethrough; an elastomeric member at least substantially surrounding and extending radially outwardly from an exterior circumferential surface of the sleeve, and the elastomeric member having a pair of spaced-apart, circumferential channels positioned between the first and second ends of the sleeve and opening outwardly away from a radially outermost exterior circumferential surface of the elastomeric member, the channels dividing the elastomeric member into three radially-extending portions, one of which radially-extending portions is intermediate the other radially-extending portions; a rigid retainer ring positioned over the intermediate one of the radially-extending portions, the retainer ring having spaced-apart sidewalls extending into the circumferential channels so as to capture only the intermediate one of the radially-extending portions therebetween; lubricant disposed between the retainer ring and the elastomeric member; and a housing surrounding an exterior circumferential surface of the elastomeric member and the retainer ring, with the retainer ring positioned between the housing and the exterior circumferential surface of the elastomeric member. The bushing, including the housing, cylindrical sleeve, elastomeric member, retainer ring and lubricant, constitutes a single unit that is receivable in, and removable from, a vehicle suspension system.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60G 11/12 - Bielles, broches ou bagues
• F16F 1/38 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée avec manchon de matériau élastique entre un manchon extérieur rigide et un étui intérieur rigide ou une broche

Abrégé

A method of manufacturing a fluid-filled, vibration damping bushing assembly, comprising the steps of: Forming, in a first molding step, a bushing member comprising a elastomeric core having an axial bore therethrough, the elastomeric core having a circumferential exterior surface including at least one fluid chamber, the circumferential exterior surface being partially surrounded by a metal cylinder vulcanized to the elastomeric core in the first molding step; reducing the outer diameter of the bushing member following the first molding step; in a subsequent, second molding step, mold-bonding one or more polymer sealing elements to an exterior circumferential surface of the metal cylinder; in a next step, disposing at least one fluid-channel member over a portion of the exterior circumferential surface of the metal cylinder; and providing a fluid in the at least one fluid chamber, and fluidly-sealing the bushing member, the one or more polymer sealing elements, and the at least one fluid-channel member, within a housing.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16F 13/14 - Ensembles du type à manchon
• B29C 65/70 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet par moulage
• F16F 1/38 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée avec manchon de matériau élastique entre un manchon extérieur rigide et un étui intérieur rigide ou une broche
• B29L 31/30 - Véhicules, p. ex. bateaux ou avions, ou éléments de leur carrosserie