Patent ID: 8436243
Filing Date: 2013-05-07
Classification: B64D,H02G

Abstract:
1. An anti-lightning system for a composite structure having an external surface likely to be subjected to an airflow, said system comprising at least one composite member inserted in a depth of the structure, said composite member forming an integral part of the composite structure, said composite member having a hollow profile with a concave shape open towards said external surface and at least one electrically conductive strip positioned in said hollow profile of said composite member and fasteners to fasten said strip to the structure, said strip being individually electrically connected by elements made of electrically conducting material to an aircraft fuselage ground permitting electrical currents to be evacuated, wherein said strip comprises a convex shape to substantially match the concave hollow profile of the composite member so that an external surface of the strip is flush with said external surface of the structure, and wherein said fasteners comprise an upper part flush with the external surface of the strip.