Patent ID: 9623984
Date: 2017-04-18
CPC Classifications: B29C,B32B,B64D,Y10T

Claim:
1. A method for producing a surface structure having a lightning strike protective system, said method comprising the steps: a) providing a support structure of a fiber-reinforced composite material; b) applying an arrangement of electrically conductive particles as the lightning triggering elements onto the support structure such that the electrically conductive particles adhere in a fixed position and in a particular arrangement and distribution on the support structure, thereby forming an arrangement of a lightning strike protective material; c) applying a cover material in such a way that the applied arrangement of electrically conductive particles is embedded within the cover material and is held securely in position on the support structure; and d) solidifying the applied cover material, wherein the electrically conductive particles are positioned on the support structure prior to being embedded in the cover material.