A structure comprising: a laminate comprising layers of fibre-reinforced composite material; and a lightning-strike protection (LSP) layer. The LSP layer has an outer face and an inner face opposite to the outer face. A connector has an LSP connection surface which overlaps with, and is electrically connected to, the inner or outer face of the LSP layer. A bore passes through the LSP layer, the laminate and the connector. A fastener secures together the structure to a second structure. Therein the fastener is received in the bore and the connector electrically connects the LSP layer to the fastener.


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    Title :

    STRUCTURE WITH LIGHTNING-STRIKE PROTECTION LAYER


    Additional title:

    STRUKTUR MIT BLITZSCHLAGSCHUTZSCHICHT
    STRUCTURE AVEC COUCHE DE PROTECTION CONTRE LA FOUDRE


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    Publication date :

    2024-01-10


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B32B LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM , Schichtkörper, d.h. aus Ebenen oder gewölbten Schichten, z.B. mit zell- oder wabenförmiger Form, aufgebaute Erzeugnisse / B29C Formen oder Verbinden von Kunststoffen , SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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