Bodywork element comprising a surface for dissipating electric current
Disclosed is a bodywork part of a motor vehicle including a lining defining an internal volume intended for being closed by an outer skin, the lining consisting of an electrically non-conductive material. The bodywork element includes at least two internal structure elements arranged in the internal volume, between which a conductive surface of electrically conductive material is spread at a distance from the lining.
1 . A bodywork component of a motor vehicle, the bodywork component comprising:
a lining defining an internal volume configured to be closed by an outer skin, the lining consisting of electrically non-conductive material; and
at least two internal structure elements disposed in the internal volume, between which a conductive surface of electrically conductive material is spread at a distance from the lining to let electrical energy dissipate, the conductive surface being disposed in the internal volume of the lining.
2 . The bodywork element according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the internal structure elements is a rib configured to reinforce the lining.
3 . The bodywork element according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive surface consists of at least one sheet of conductive material.
4 . The bodywork element according to claim 3 , wherein each sheet of conductive material is a metal film reinforced by a plastic film.
5 . The bodywork element according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive surface is electrically connected to at least one tab configured to provide electrical continuity between the conductive surface and at least one piece of electrical equipment to be protected from unwanted electrical current.
6 . The bodywork element according to claim 5 , wherein at least one tab extends through the lining.
7 . A trunk lid comprising:
the bodywork element according to claim 1 ; and
an outer skin assembled on the lining.
8 . The lid according to claim 7 , wherein the outer skin is bonded to a bonding zone disposed on a periphery of the lining and is distinct from the internal structure elements.
9 . A vehicle comprising:
the trunk lid according to claim 7 .
10 . The bodywork element according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive surface is attached onto the internal structure elements.
11 . A bodywork component of a motor vehicle comprising:
a lining defining an internal volume configured to be closed by an outer skin, the lining consisting of electrically non-conductive material; and
at least two internal structure elements disposed in the internal volume, between which a conductive surface of electrically conductive material is spread at a distance from the lining to let electrical energy dissipate,
wherein the conductive surface is electrically connected to at least one tab configured to provide electrical continuity between the conductive surface and at least one piece of electrical equipment to be protected from unwanted electrical current, the at least one tab extending through the lining.