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Icing condition detection method

US10124901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2016
Grant dateNov 13, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D15/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for detecting an icing condition using an apparatus comprising a piezoelectric material and a vibration detector. The piezoelectric material has a surface proximate to a surface of a vehicle. The piezoelectric material is configured to vibrate. The vibration detector is configured to detect a change in vibrations in the piezoelectric material that indicates a presence of an icing condition on the surface of the piezoelectric material.

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