Collapsible Frame for Mobile Platform Interior Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of mobile platform interior structures is typically time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly, as monolithic, pre-assembled structures require heavy equipment for lifting and moving, and are difficult to remove for upgrades or inspections.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight collapsible frame that can be easily carried through a man-door in a collapsed state, expanded to form a load-bearing structure, with interchangeable panels attached to create interior surfaces, allowing for installation without heavy equipment and easy removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If monolithic pre-assembled structures are used for mobile platform interior structures, then structural strength and stability are improved, but installation complexity and labor requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The interior structure is divided into multiple modular panels that can be assembled separately and then connected to form the complete structure. Each panel is a self-contained module with standardized connection interfaces, allowing the structure to be built in sections rather than as one monolithic piece.
Solution Approach 2:
The panels are designed to nest within each other during storage and transport, with smaller panels fitting inside larger ones. This nesting arrangement reduces the space required for storage and simplifies handling while maintaining the structural integrity of individual panels.
2Stability of the object's composition
If monolithic pre-assembled structures are used, then structural integrity is improved, but installation time and labor costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The panels are pre-assembled and pre-positioned in a controlled environment before being installed in the mobile platform. Connection interfaces are pre-prepared and tested, allowing for rapid installation without requiring complex on-site assembly procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The structure incorporates movable and adjustable components that allow panels to be easily inserted, removed, and repositioned. Connection mechanisms include movable locking elements and adjustable fasteners that simplify the installation and modification process while maintaining structural integrity.
3Strength
If monolithic structures are used, then structural strength is improved, but ease of removal and reconfiguration decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The structure is segmented into discrete panels with standardized connection interfaces, allowing individual panels to be removed and replaced without affecting the entire structure. This modular approach enables selective reconfiguration while maintaining the strength of the overall assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows for easy removal and replacement of panels, with used panels being recovered and reused in other configurations. Connection mechanisms are designed to facilitate rapid disassembly and reuse of components, reducing waste and enabling sustainable reconfiguration.
4Ease of manufacture
If heavy equipment is used for installation, then ability to install monolithic structures is improved, but cost and complexity of installation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The structure is divided into manageable panel modules that can be handled and installed using standard equipment and manual labor, eliminating the need for heavy lifting equipment. Each panel is sized and weighted for ease of handling while maintaining structural requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The panels incorporate self-aligning and self-locking features that allow installers to position and secure panels without requiring specialized equipment or complex alignment procedures. Connection interfaces automatically guide proper positioning and secure attachment.
Data Source
AI summary
A method for installing an interior structure for a mobile platform is provided. The method may involve carrying a lightweight collapsible frame through a man-door of a mobile platform while the collapsible frame is in a collapsed state. The collapsed frame may then be expanded to provide at least a portion of a load bearing frame for a mobile platform interior structure. A plurality of interchangeable panels may be attached to the collapsible frame to form interior surfaces of the mobile platform interior structure.