摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for protection against atmospheric electric discharges.SOLUTION: A variable electric field balancing device is formed of a hollow assembly. The hollow assembly has geometric shapes that can be different on the outside and includes an upper passive capture element (2) serving as a capture electrode, a lower passive capture element (3) serving as a reception electrode, and an insulator element. The insulator element keeps the upper and lower passive capture elements separated from each other at a distance (d) that is dependent on the conductivity coefficient of a material, The insulator element also externally covers the lower element (3) like a skirt to the same height as the lower base of the lower element, and prevents the impact of a lightning bolt on the lower element (3) from being able to induce the generation of an upward leader. There is also an expansion and compression valve (5). The expansion and compression valve (5) connects the inside of the hollow assembly to the outside, expands in phases of passage of current and/or absorption of external induced surges, and is compressed when the compensation of a field is completed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2 |