Gap lightning surface protection of composite structures
US7561402B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01T4/08
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system of preventing lighting from puncturing composite surfaces is provided. The method includes reconfiguring plies of a composite surface so that a composite conductive ply is located on the outer surface of the composite surface and a non-conductive composite ply is located directly underneath the conductive ply and inserting a flashover point between an outer edge of the conductive ply and a fastener attaching the composite surface to a support structure.
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