SYSTEM FOR, AND METHOD OF, IRRADIATING ARTICLES TO STERILIZETHE ARTICLES

摘要

Method and system for irradiating articles using a first and second radiatio n sources respectively disposed at first and second gaps in the process convey or in the target region respectively irradiate the articles in both tracks in opposite directions from positions above and below the articles. Articles on the tracks may be (a) diverged on the first load conveyor to separate the articles from the dividers, (b) converged on the process conveyor to minimiz e the width of the radiation sources and (c) diverged on the second load conveyor. If one of the radiation sources is not operative, the other source may irradiate the opposite sides of the articles during article movements sequentially on the first tracks of the first load conveyor, the process conveyor and the second load conveyor and then sequentially on the second tracks of the first load conveyor, the process conveyor and the second load conveyor. The articles are inverted during their transfer from the first tra ck of the second load conveyor to the second track of the first load conveyor.< /SDOAB>