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Aircraft electrical isolation component and method of manufacturing electrical isolation component

US11472569B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2018
Grant dateOct 18, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/40
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A structural assembly of an aircraft has a fastener extending into first and second structural members. A washer is disposed between the fastener and one of the structural members to electrically insulate the fastener and the structural members. The washer has a core of reinforcement fibers supported in a thermoplastic matrix material. Electrically-insulating outer layers of glass fibers overlay the core.

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