Lightning protection system for an aircraft
US10894611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J2310/44
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lightning protection system of an aircraft when it is electrically powered on the ground by a generator set is described. Such an aircraft consequently includes a fuselage and a connecting connector to allow the connection to the generator set. The connecting connector includes a frame, male electrical contacts protruding on either side of said frame, and a lightning protection system inserted between the male electrical contacts and electrical elements of the aircraft. The protection system includes peak-clipping devices for clipping an electrical signal and a printed circuit having conductive tracks linking the male electrical contacts to the peak-clipping devices.
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