Air data probe with fully-encapsulated heater
US10884014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D47/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A probe head of an air data probe includes an insert, a portion of a heater, an outer shell, a tip weld, and a braze. The insert includes a tip portion making up a tip of the air data probe, an end portion, and a body portion extending between the tip portion and the end portion. The body portion includes a groove. The portion of the heater is positioned within the groove. The outer shell surrounds the body portion of the insert and the portion of the heater. The tip weld is located between the tip portion of the insert and a first end of the outer shell, and the braze is located between the end portion of the insert and a second end of the outer shell. The portion of the heater is hermetically sealed between the insert and the outer shell.
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