A propeller assembly is provided including a plurality of blades (22) arranged in diametrically opposed pairs. Each of the plurality of blades (22) has an electrical deicer (26) located thereon. The propeller assembly also includes a slip ring (40), and a stationary brush (52) arranged in contact with the slip ring (40). The brush (52) is configured to transfer electrical power from a power source to the slip ring (40). A movable portion (135) of an actuator (130) is configured to sequentially couple the electrical deicers (26) of each pair of blades (22) to the rotating slip ring (40).


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    Title :

    Brush design for propeller deicing system


    Additional title:

    Bürstendesign für Propellerenteisungssystem
    Conception de brosse pour système de dégivrage d'hélice


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2018-06-20


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge



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