Lightning protection system and aircraft comprising such a system
US8462481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G13/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An anti-lightning system for a composite structure having an external surface configured to be subjected to an air flow, the aforementioned system including at least one electrically conducting strip and fasteners attaching this strip to the aforementioned structure. According to the disclosed embodiments, with this structure including holes configured to accept the fastenings for the strip, at least some these fastenings comprise an attachment element that attaches the lightning to this structure. This attachment element is configured to be inserted in the hole with its upper part substantially flush with the external surface of the structure, this attachment element being in electrical contact with the electrically conducting strip. The electrically conducting strip is configured to be positioned on the opposite side of the structure to the external surface and electrically earthed.
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