Ice detection assembly installed on an aircraft
US7000871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D15/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Ice detection assembly (100) designed for installation on an aircraft, comprising a vibrating finger (110) and a mast (120), the vibrating finger (110) extending into the air from the mast (120) and capable of being vibrated by vibration means at a resonant frequency that is sensitive to an ice deposit on its surface, characterised in that it comprises a cooling system capable of cooling at least part of the detection assembly (100).
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