Heating architecture for a composite fairing
US8006934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49146
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite fairing with embedded heating architecture for ice protection includes heating elements arranged on various fairing plies for heating substantially all of the composite fairing. The heating elements are positioned to provide ice protection to substantial portions of the external surface of the composite fairing. Junctions, busbars, and plated through holes are used for delivering electric current to the heating elements on the various fairing plies.
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