DISINFECTING SYSTEMS FOR A RESPIRATOR AND RESPIRATOR COMPRISING DISINFECTING SYSTEMS

摘要

Described herein is a disinfecting system for a respirator. The disinfecting system may comprise a ultraviolet irradiation component configured to emit ultraviolet (UV) irradiation in a direction of a filter cartridge of the respirator. The ultraviolet irradiation component may be integrated with the filter cartridge or may be contained in a separate cover adapted to connect to the filter cartridge. The disinfecting system may also comprise a ultraviolet irradiation component configured to emit ultraviolet (UV) irradiation in a direction of an exhale port of the respirator. The ultraviolet irradiation component may be integrated with the exhale port or may be contained in a separate shield adapted to connect to the exhale port.