| 摘要 |
The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for safely radiating mail to eliminate bacteria and viruses comprised of a metal detection device and a microwave device. The metal detection device determines whether a mail item contains metal. If the mail item does not contain metal, the mail item is subject to radiation by the microwave device. The apparatus may also include a conveyor device for transporting a mail container, including a plurality of mail items, into the metal detection device and into the microwave device if no metal is detected within the mail container. A bypass conveyor device may also be provided for transporting the mail container away from the microwave device if metal is detected in the mail container. The present invention may also include a smoke or fire detection device, a temperature sensing device, and/or a fire extinguishing device for situations when metal is accidentally radiated.
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