Uv module

Abstract

A UV module of this invention has connection block (optional), connection end cap, shutter, and exhaust end cap assemblies. The connection block has doweled or tapered bayonets for facilitated installation and removal of the UV module. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b).

1 - 46 . (canceled) 
     
     
         47 . A UV module, comprising:
 a connection block assembly comprising
 a connection block, 
 electrical and coolant connectors attached to said connection block, and 
 a pair of bayonets extending from said connection block, each of said bayonets having a first portion accommodating a latch mechanism and a second tapered portion with a maximum diameter; 
 means for providing electricity to a UV lamp; and 
 means for circulating coolant within said module. 
   
     
     
         48 - 71 . (canceled) 
     
     
         72 . The UV module of  claim 47 , wherein said second tapered portion of each of said bayonets includes adjacent cylindrical portions. 
     
     
         73 . The UV module of  claim 72 , wherein said latch mechanism accommodating first portion is generally cylindrical. 
     
     
         74 . The UV module of  claim 73 , wherein said latch mechanism accommodating first portion is disposed between two other cylindrical portions with greater diameters than a diameter of said latch mechanism. 
     
     
         75 . The UV module of  claim 47 , wherein said second tapered portion includes two further stepped, cylindrical portions. 
     
     
         76 . The UV module of  claim 47 , wherein said connection block assembly further includes a poppet valve connection block. 
     
     
         77 . The UV module of  claim 76 , wherein said coolant circulating means ingresses and egresses coolant through said poppet valve connection block. 
     
     
         78 . The UV module of  claim 47 , wherein said connection block assembly further includes an electrical connection subassembly. 
     
     
         79 . The UV module of  claim 78 , wherein said electricity providing means operably provides an electrical current to said electrical connection assembly. 
     
     
         80 . A method of manufacturing a connection block assembly for a UV module, said method comprising:
 attaching a pair of bayonets to a connection block, wherein each of said bayonets includes a latch mating surface and precision dowel surface; and   installing an electrical connection subassembly and a poppet valve connection block within said connection block.   
     
     
         81 . The method of  claim 80 , wherein said latch mating surface of each of said installed bayonets is cylindrical. 
     
     
         82 . The method of  claim 81 , wherein said latch mating surface of each of said installed bayonets is disposed between two flanking cylindrical portions, each of said flanking cylindrical portions having a greater diameter than said latch mating surface. 
     
     
         83 . The method of  claim 80 , wherein said precision dowel surface includes a tapered portion. 
     
     
         84 . The method of  claim 80 , wherein said precision dowel surface includes a stepped portion with a plurality of diameters. 
     
     
         85 . A method of attaching a connection block assembly to a UV module, the connection block including a connection block, a pair of bayonets extending from said connection block, and a poppet valve connection block and an electrical connection subassembly disposed within said connection block, said method comprising:
 extending said pair of bayonets into said UV module; and   providing coolant to said poppet valve connection block and an electrical current to said electrical connection subassembly.   
     
     
         86 . The method of  claim 85 , wherein each of said bayonets accommodates a latch mechanism disposed within said UV module when said bayonets are extended into said UV module. 
     
     
         87 . The method of  claim 85 , wherein each of said bayonets are guided into a position to connect the electrical connection subassembly and the poppet valve connection block to the UV module by a precision dowel surface disposed on each of said bayonets.