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Fastener system for ignition prevention triggered by a lightning strike, structure comprising the fastener system, and method for manufacturing the structure

US10524340B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE

Inventors

Michael Kaste · Tulsa, US
Lutz Weber · Weil am Rhein, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 12, 2017
Grant date	Dec 31, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 8, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B5/0642
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastener system for ignition prevention triggered by a lightning strike. The fastener has a fastener body and a fastener head, and a fastening member configured to be mounted on a portion of the fastener body, wherein the fastener and the fastening member are configured to fasten at least a first part and a second part between the fastener head and the fastening member, and the fastener comprises an electrically insulating material. A structure comprises the fastener system, the first part that faces an outside from where the lightning strike may hit the first part and the second part.

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