| 摘要 |
<p>The apparatus, e.g. a heater mat for an aircraft wing ice protection system comprises a laminate and a connector (41), the laminate comprising thermplastics dielectric layers (50-53) and an electrical element, e.g. a sprayed-on heater element (501). The connector (41) comprises a thermoplastics material ribbon having first and second ends and a sprayed-on metal conductor (413). The ribbon first end is embedded in the laminate and is laminated to adjacent first and second ones of the dielectric layers (50-53) of the laminate. Because the thermoplastics material of the ribbon is the same as or is compatible with the thermoplastics material of the first and second dielectric layers, the formation of an undesirable discontinuity at the interfaces between the first end of the ribbon and the first and second dielectric layers is prevented. Thus, cracks are less likely to be initiated at the interfaces during the use of the electrical apparatus, and de-lamination is less likely to occur. Like connector (42) is provided for a temperature sensor comprising a sprayed-on metal track (507).</p> |
