Mechanical fastener system for electromagnetic effect (EME) protection

US11649845B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Darrin M. Hansen · Seattle, US
• Blake A. Simpson · Kent, US
• Richard B. Tanner · Seattle, US
• Peter K. Augusciak · Shoreline, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 16, 2019
• Grant date: May 16, 2023
• Expiry date: Jan 9, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02T50/40
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanical fastener system for EME protection, including at least one plated component, wherein the at least one plated component includes a base material, a bonding layer disposed over the base material, and a metal plating disposed over the bonding layer.