Patent ID: 8006934
Filing Date: 2011-08-30
Classification: F02C,F05D,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A composite fairing with ice protection having a plurality of plies comprising: a first heating element configured to heat a first zone upon application of an electric current across the first heating element; a second heating element configured to heat a second zone upon application of an electric current across the second heating element; a plurality of junctions connecting a socket to a plurality of first busbars, wherein the junctions and first busbars are configured to conduct electricity to the first heating element and to a plated through hole; a plated through hole extending through all composite fairing plies, wherein the plated through hole is configured to conduct electric current to a second busbar; and a second busbar connecting the plated through hole to the second heating element, wherein the second busbar is configured to conduct electric current from the plated through hole to the second heating element.