Inventors:
Stephen M. Braden - Everett WA, US
Michael J. Doherty - Seattle WA, US
Stephen M. Scott - Arlington WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
H05F 3/00
Abstract:
A composite moving apparatus made substantially of composites may include a plurality of longitudinal conductive electrical pathways extending along a substantial length of the composite moving apparatus, and a plurality of lateral conductive electrical pathways extending along a substantial lateral width of the composite moving apparatus. The longitudinal and lateral conductive electrical pathways may be connected in order to provide redundant electrical pathways extending along a substantial portion of the composite moving apparatus. The redundant electrical pathways may carry return current, carry fault current, provide grounding, carry lightning current, provide electromagnetic shielding, minimize resistance and voltage differential, and/or provide a bleed path for electrostatic charge.