Methods and apparatus to detect deicing heater conditions
US11117670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2045/0085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example apparatus includes an interface to be electrically coupled between a heating element and a power supply, where the heating element associated with an external surface of a vehicle, and where the power supply is to provide power to the heating element. The interface includes a balanced current sensor to measure a differential between a first current of an electrical power line of the heating element and a second current of an electrical return line of the heating element, and a processor to compare the differential to at least one threshold to determine a condition of the heating element.
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