Composite Support Box Structure for Customized Aircraft Interiors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aircraft interior support structures are inadequate for unique and highly customized designs, lacking flexibility and efficiency in integrating decorative and functional elements.
Innovation Solution
A support box apparatus using composite honeycomb sandwich panels for longitudinal and transverse members, with integrated electrical wiring, ECS ducting, and life support lines, facilitating quick assembly and ergonomic installation of customized aircraft interiors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If standardized metal or plastic structures are used to support overhead interiors, then assembly is simplified and manufacturing is easier, but adaptability to unique and highly customized aircraft interior designs is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into modular framework members (longitudinal and transverse members) that can be independently configured. Each member is a separate component that can be assembled in different arrangements to accommodate various ceiling configurations, enabling both easy assembly and high adaptability to customized designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The framework members are designed with universal attachment components that can accommodate multiple ceiling types and configurations. The standardized接口 and mounting mechanisms allow the same basic structure to serve multiple functions and adapt to different interior design requirements without requiring complete redesign.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional support structures are used for complex interior designs, then manufacturing processes remain simple, but installation efficiency and ergonomic installation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Electrical wiring, ECS ducting, and life support lines are pre-attached to the framework members during manufacturing. This preliminary integration of utilities allows the entire support structure with embedded systems to be installed as a single unit, dramatically improving installation efficiency while maintaining simple manufacturing processes for the individual components.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple separate systems (structural support, electrical wiring, air ducting, life support) are merged into a single integrated framework assembly. This combination reduces the number of separate installation operations required and improves overall productivity while keeping each individual subsystem simple to manufacture.
3Device complexity
If standardized support structures are used, then device complexity is reduced, but ability to accommodate unique integration requirements deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The framework employs adjustable and reconfigurable elements that allow the structure to dynamically adapt to different integration requirements. Attachment components can be positioned at various locations, and member configurations can be modified to accommodate unique ceiling designs while maintaining overall structural simplicity through standardized connection methods.
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AI summary
A support box apparatus includes longitudinal members that span forward to aft and transverse members that span inboard to outboard between the longitudinal members. The longitudinal members and the transverse members are formed of composite honeycomb sandwich panels. The support box apparatus also includes attachment components configured to couple the longitudinal members or the transverse members to structural components of an aircraft, electrical wiring attached to the longitudinal members or the transverse members, environmental control system (ECS) ducting attached to the longitudinal members or the transverse members, and life support lines attached to the longitudinal members or the transverse members.