Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Ice prevention
Patent
1999-09-09
2000-02-29
Eldred, J. Woodrow
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Ice prevention
244134R, B64D 1500
Patent
active
060299347
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for deicing aircraft includes a vehicle frame, such as part of a truck, and a boom having one end mounted on the vehicle frame and a free end. A compressor unit is supported by the boom and includes a motor having an output and a centrifugal compressor operatively connected to the motor output. A deicer air jet nozzle is located at the boom and operatively coupled to the air outlet of the centrifugal compressor for receiving air and discharging the air for a deicer application.
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Eldred J. Woodrow
FMC Corporation
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