DEVICE TO DETECT AND REMOVE ICE OR FLUID LAYER Russian patent published in 2012 - IPC B64D15/12 B64D15/20 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: proposed device comprises, at least, two subnets 2a, 2b of conducting elements. Every said subnet comprises, at least, one line of elements 3. Subnets are arranged so that finger joint between first subnet conducting element 3 and second subnet conducting elements 3 make network of capacitance pickups. Said conducting elements double as heating elements designed to eliminate icing. Conducting elements are buried in insulation material 4. Every subnet of conducting elements is integrated in flexible backing 5, 5a, 5b. The complex proper makes flexible coating. Aircraft comprises above described device connected to crew cab instrumentation panel via switch to display operating parameters and to control said device.

EFFECT: simplified design, optimised electric power consumption.

12 cl, 3 dwg