Redundant ice management system for aircraft
US6227492A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D15/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A redundant ice management system and method to de-ice and anti-ice an aircraft member (150) is provided. The system comprising a primary ice management sub-system (154) for providing thermal ice management to the aircraft member and a secondary ice management sub-system (172) for providing back-up thermal ice management to the aircraft member (150) in the event of a failure by the primary ice management sub-system (154). The system provides primary and secondary de-ice and anti-ice capabilities to the aircraft member (150) before and during airborne operation.
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