Lightning strike protection for an aircraft windshield wiper system
US11535358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S1/3801
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft windshield wiper system includes a wiper arm, a wiper blade coupled to a distal end of the wiper arm, and a drive shaft coupled to a proximal end of the wiper arm. The wiper blade is configured to clean water, dirt, and other debris from the windshield of the aircraft. The drive shaft is configured to rotate and cause the wiper arm with the coupled wiper blade to sweep across the windshield. The wiper arm includes both composite and metal components to reduce the weight of the windshield wiper system while also providing lightning strike protection.
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