Sustainable hybrid piezoelectric matrix ice protection system
US12371173B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N30/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sustainable hybrid piezoelectric matrix ice protection system is provided. The system includes at least one energy harvester and anti-icing device and an energy storage device. Responsive to electrical power generated by the at least one energy harvester and anti-icing device being greater than a first threshold, the at least one energy harvester and anti-icing device stores the electrical power in the energy storage device. Responsive to the electrical power generated by the at least one energy harvester and anti-icing device being less than the first threshold, the at least one energy harvester and anti-icing device generates continuous, low-frequency vibrations for anti-icing.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.