Structure comprising a heater layer and an erosion shield layer
The described structure thermally insulates erosion shield regions over heater layers in aircraft to reduce power consumption and prevent overheating, addressing the inefficiencies of existing ice protection systems.
WO2026017680A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-01-22ULTRA PCS LTD
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/EP2025/070218
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-07-19
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-22
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Abstract
Described herein is a structure (e.g. an aerofoil) comprising a heater layer. The heater layer comprises a plurality of heater regions and a heatable parting region separating adjacent heater regions, and an erosion shield layer disposed over the heater layer. At least one region of the erosion shield layer disposed over at least one heater region is substantially thermally insulated from the parting region.
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