Air data probe heater utilizing low melting point metal
US9791304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2214/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An air data probe includes a probe body. The air data probe also includes a housing surrounding the probe body, wherein a cavity is defined between the probe body and the housing. The air data probe also includes a heater element disposed within the cavity between the probe body and the housing. The air data probe also includes a low melting point metal disposed within the cavity between the probe body and the housing, wherein engaging the heater element causes at least a portion of the low melting point metal to transition from a solid state to a liquid state.
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