Air data probe including self-regulating thin film heater
US11425797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D15/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An air date probe includes a strut assembly extending from a base, and a tube assembly coupled to the strut assembly. One or both of the strut assembly and the tube assembly comprises a self-regulating thin film heating arrangement. The self-regulating thin film heating arrangement includes at least one circuit including a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heating element connected in series with a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) heating element.
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