Shielded structural or containment member

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1980-09-24

1982-09-14

Moose, Jr., Harry E.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Discharging or preventing accumulation of electric charge

Structurally combined with building or vehicle

244 1A, B64D 4502

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043498590

ABSTRACT:
A member suitable for use at the exterior surface of an aircraft for structural or containment purposes includes a nonmetallic base or core and a thin electrical shield over that surface of the base that is presented outwardly. Preferably the base is a composite consisting of graphite fibers and a cured resin in which the fibers are embedded. The shield is tin or a tin alloy that is bonded to the surface of the base, preferably by metal spraying techniques. An electrical discharge, such as lightning, that attaches to the member is dissipated through the shield without impairing the strength or containment capabilities of the base.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3498572 (1970-03-01), Lumn
patent: 3989984 (1976-11-01), Amason et al.
"Tin and Its Uses", Quarterly Journal of the Tin Research Institute, No. 108, 7/76.

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