Apparatus for providing a lightning protective vehicle surface

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1987-12-04

1989-06-13

Pellinen, A. D.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Discharging or preventing accumulation of electric charge

Structurally combined with building or vehicle

361217, 361117, 244 1A, H05F 102

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048397717

ABSTRACT:
An improved composite structure is disclosed for a lightning protective skin member of an aircraft vehicle surface. The skin member includes first and second graphite panels separated by a wire grid. The grid enhances the strength and elasticity of the skin member while also providing a conductive path for lightning current. Each of the graphite panels includes a plurality of graphite plies laminated with an adhesive, preferably epoxy.

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