Multi-element propeller blade deicer scheme for balanced three-phase electrical loads
US12116138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2214/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided are embodiments for deicing an aircraft propeller having a plurality of blades of an aircraft. An example method includes performing a first heating, by a first plurality of heating elements connected to a first portion of each of the plurality of blades, for a first period of time, the first portion of each of the plurality of blades of the propeller defining a first deicing zone. The method further includes, subsequent to expiration of the first period of time, performing a second heating, by a second plurality of heating elements connected to a second portion of each of the plurality of blades, for a second period of time, the second portion of each of the plurality of blades of the propeller defining a second deicing zone.
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