Inline heater controller
US10583928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2013/0603
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An in-line heater system on board an aircraft includes a heater element positioned within a tubing, at least one sensor positioned within the tubing configured to monitor the temperature within the tubing, and an inline heater controller configured to receive information regarding the heater element via the at least one sensor. The inline heater controller is positioned at a location spaced away from the heater element and the tubing. The inline heater controller includes a printed circuit board configured to receive the information regarding the heater element via the at least one sensor, and an aerospace connector configured to transmit the information regarding the heater element via the at least one sensor to the aircraft.
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