Ice formation detection and removal system for an aerial vehicle and method
US10822097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U30/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fixed-wing aerial vehicle includes: a fuselage with an on-board power supply; at least one fixed-wing or aerodynamic surface having at least one heater configured to be energized by the power supply, and having a superhydrophobic coating applied to at least a portion of the at least one fixed-wing or the aerodynamic surface that may be subject to icing; at least one capacitive sensor configured to detect ice formation on the at least one fixed-wing or aerodynamic surface; and a controller configured to selectively activate the at least one heater in response to detected ice formation.
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