ULTRAVIOLET IRRADIATION DEVICE

Abstract

An ultraviolet irradiation device includes a storage wall defining a space configured to store fluid, and a light source configured to simultaneously emit ultraviolet light and visible light into the space. The storage wall includes a first transmission portion which is formed thinner than other regions of the storage wall and is configured to transmit part of the visible light emitted from the light source to the space.

Description

Claims

1. An ultraviolet irradiation device configured to irradiate a fluid with ultraviolet light, the ultraviolet irradiation device comprising: a storage wall defining a space configured to store the fluid; anda light source configured to simultaneously emit the ultraviolet light and visible light into the space, wherein the storage wall includes a first transmission portion formed thinner than a region of the storage wall other than the first transmission portion, the first transmission portion being configured to transmit part of the visible light emitted from the light source to the space.

2. The ultraviolet irradiation device according to claim 1, wherein, in the storage wall, at least part of the first transmission portion is disposed closer to the light source than a virtual plane is, the virtual plane being a plane passing through a center of gravity of the space and perpendicular to optical axes of the ultraviolet light and the visible light emitted from the light source.

3. The ultraviolet irradiation device according to claim 1, wherein the first transmission portion is a region between an inner surface of the storage wall and a recess disposed in an outer surface of the storage wall.

4. The ultraviolet irradiation device according to claim 2, wherein the first transmission portion is a region between an inner surface of the storage wall and a recess disposed in an outer surface of the storage wall.

5. The ultraviolet irradiation device according to claim 1, further comprising: a cover that covers the storage wall, wherein the cover includes a second transmission portion configured to transmit or diffuse the part of the visible light transmitted by the first transmission portion.

6. The ultraviolet irradiation device according to claim 2, further comprising: a cover that covers the storage wall, wherein the cover includes a second transmission portion configured to transmit or diffuse the part of the visible light transmitted by the first transmission portion.

7. The ultraviolet irradiation device according to claim 3, further comprising: a cover that covers the storage wall, wherein the cover includes a second transmission portion configured to transmit or diffuse the part of the visible light transmitted by the first transmission portion.

8. The ultraviolet irradiation device according to claim 4, further comprising: a cover that covers the storage wall, wherein the cover includes a second transmission portion configured to transmit or diffuse the part of the visible light transmitted by the first transmission portion.

9. The ultraviolet irradiation device according to claim 5, wherein the cover including the second transmission portion is made of one type of material.

10. The ultraviolet irradiation device according to claim 3, wherein a sealing member is disposed inside the recess so as to contact the storage wall and the cover.