摘要 |
<p>An electrothermal heater assembly (54), configured to be embedded inside a component (50) for anti-icing and/or deicing the component (50), includes a titanium foil (58) configured for use as a heating element, at least one reinforcement layer (56) adjacent the titanium foil (58), and an adhesive configured to bond the titanium foil (58) to the at least one reinforcement layer (56). The heater assembly (54) is configured such that the titanium foil (58) carries a structural load within the heater assembly (54).</p> |