REVERSE PIN ULTRAVIOLET GERMICIDAL LAMP SYSTEM

摘要

An ultraviolet gas discharge lamp (18) having contact pins (26) extending from abase cap (34) toward an opposing end in reverse pin fashion. The lamp is placed within a conduit or duct (12) for disinfecting air or water flowing within the conduit. The reverse contact pins that extend toward the opposing end mate with contact holes (30) in a socket (16) attached to the conduit through which the lamp is inserted. The lamp is only energized when the lamp is fully inserted into the duct and is de-energized upon removing the lamp from the duct. A shroud may protect the pin. A window may be incorporated in the base cap so as to visually confirm that the lamp is energized and radiating. A key and mating receiver may be used on the base cap and the socket so as to prevent accidental insertion of an inappropriate lamp. A locking latch may also be included.