Abstract:
A connector (38) for incorporation into a heater system (28) for inlet struts (26) includes a body (56) having a tapered forward end (58) and an opposite rear end (66). A plurality of forward electrical terminals (62) are formed on the outer surface (60) of the tapered end (58). A plurality of rearward electrical terminals (64) are formed on the rear end (66) of the body. The rearward electrical terminals (64) are in electrical connection with the forward electrical terminals (62). The forward electrical terminals (62) on the tapered end (58) are in electrical contact with a plurality of electrical contacts (76) connected to heating elements (32) formed in a heating mat (30). The heating mat (30) entirely envelops the connector (38). The heater mat (30) is formed within a substantially rigid outer shell (40).
Abstract:
A connector for incorporation into a heater system for inlet struts includes a body having a tapered forward end and an opposite rear end. A plurality of forward electrical terminals are formed on the outer surface of the tapered end. A plurality of rearward electrical terminals are formed on the rear end of the body. The rearward electrical terminals are in electrical connection with the forward electrical terminals. The forward electrical terminals on the tapered end are in electrical contact with a plurality of electrical contacts connected to heating elements formed in a heating mat. The heating mat entirely envelops the connector. The heater mat is formed within a substantially rigid outer shell.
Abstract:
A connector (38) for incorporation into a heater system (28) for inlet struts (26) includes a body (56) having a tapered forward end (58) and an opposite rear end (66). A plurality of forward electrical terminals (62) are formed on the outer surface (60) of the tapered end (58). A plurality of rearward electrical terminals (64) are formed on the rear end (66) of the body. The rearward electrical terminals (64) are in electrical connection with the forward electrical terminals (62). The forward electrical terminals (62) on the tapered end (58) are in electrical contact with a plurality of electrical contacts (76) connected to heating elements (32) formed in a heating mat (30). The heating mat (30) entirely envelops the connector (38). The heater mat (30) is formed within a substantially rigid outer shell (40).
Abstract:
A connector for incorporation into a heater system for inlet struts includes a body having a tapered forward end and an opposite rear end. A plurality of forward electrical terminals are formed on the outer surface of the tapered end. A plurality of rearward electrical terminals are formed on the rear end of the body. The rearward electrical terminals are in electrical connection with the forward electrical terminals. The forward electrical terminals on the tapered end are in electrical contact with a plurality of electrical contacts connected to heating element s formed in a heating mat. The heating mat entirely envelops the connector. The heate r mat is formed within a substantially rigid outer shell.
Abstract:
A method of forming a circuit in a composite component includes providing a plurality of preform modules comprised of an organic matrix composite material, applying at least one electrical circuit on at least first and second preform modules of the plurality of preform modules, and arranging the first and second preform modules such that the electrical circuit of the first preform module is in contact with the electrical circuit of the second preform module. An additional step includes molding the first and second preform modules together to form a one-piece molded component such that the electrical circuits of the first and second preform modules form a complete circuit.