Pivotable Partition Wall Recesses for Vehicle Cabin Space Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
In passenger cabins of transportation means, the space is often limited by necessary installations, making it challenging to maximize passenger seating while maintaining comfort and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional partition wall with recesses for pivotable elements such as a tabletop and seating surface, which can be stowed to save space and integrated into the wall, allowing additional functions like storage compartments and retaining devices, optimizing the use of available space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional flat partition walls are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the available space for passengers is reduced and additional functions require separate installations
Solution Approach 1:
The partition wall is designed with recesses that can accommodate various functional elements (tabletop, seating surface, storage compartments, beverage dispensing devices) to perform multiple functions within a single structure, eliminating the need for separate installations and maximizing space utilization in the passenger cabin
Solution Approach 2:
The partition wall incorporates recesses that segment the wall surface to create specialized zones for different functions. These recesses allow functional elements to be integrated into the partition wall structure while maintaining the overall wall integrity and enabling easy installation and removal of individual components
2Ease of operation
If more installations are added to provide comfort functions, then passenger comfort is improved, but the space available for passenger seats is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Comfort-providing installations such as seating surfaces, tabletops, and beverage dispensing devices are merged into the partition wall structure itself. This integration allows these comfort functions to be provided within the existing partition wall footprint without requiring additional floor space that would otherwise be available for passenger seats
3Volume of stationary object
If functional elements are integrated into the partition wall, then space is saved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The partition wall incorporates pivotable and movable functional elements that can be dynamically adjusted between different positions (e.g., seating surface pivoting between stowed and deployed positions). This dynamic capability allows the same structure to provide different functions at different times while maintaining a compact form when functions are not in use
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AI summary
A partition wall (2) for integration into the vehicle cabin of a transportation means comprises a first surface (6) and a second surface (8), which are arranged parallel to each other. The first surface (6) comprises at least one recess (28, 44, 47), which may be filled with an at least regionally flat body (30, 40, 46) designed correspondingly thereto, wherein the body (30, 40, 46) is pivoted to the body by means of a swiveling means and may be brought into a stowed position and use position. The body (30, 40, 46) fills out the accompanying recess (28, 44, 47) when in its stowed position. This yields a multifunctional partition wall that may tangibly increase the comfort and available space on board of the transportation means without taking up additional installation space.