Trailer Fuselage Virtual Interior System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems for sales, marketing, and training of aircraft are expensive and limited to a single layout or purpose, requiring a more versatile and cost-effective solution for presenting virtual aircraft interiors.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a trailer with a fuselage portion, a cabin module, and a head-mounted display, where the fuselage is expandable, and a controller generates a virtual aircraft interior based on the user's position and orientation, allowing for interactive customization and familiarization with different aircraft configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a completed aircraft or physical mock up is used for sales, marketing, and training, then the presentation is realistic and immersive, but the cost is expensive and the layout is fixed to one configuration

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelayout configurationVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses virtual reality technology to create digital copies of aircraft interiors instead of physical mock-ups. The head-mounted display presents photorealistic virtual environments that replicate the appearance and layout of actual aircraft cabins, allowing users to experience multiple configurations without building physical models for each layout.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system combines a physical fuselage structure with software-based virtual interior generation, creating a multi-functional platform that can display different aircraft layouts, finishes, and configurations by changing digital parameters rather than physical components. This single system serves multiple training and marketing purposes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a physical mock up with one layout is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but the adaptability to different configurations is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconfiguration varietyVSAvoidsystem setup

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical system of physical furniture and structural modifications with software-based virtual environment generation. Instead of physically reconfiguring mock-ups to show different layouts, the system uses computer-generated imagery and virtual reality to transform the interior presentation digitally.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple physical mock ups with different layouts are created, then the versatility increases, but the cost and complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelayout optionsVSAvoidphysical resources

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system creates multiple virtual copies of aircraft interiors through software rather than building multiple physical mock-ups. Each virtual configuration can be generated on demand, allowing unlimited layout variations without consuming additional physical materials or space.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

4Adaptability or versatility

If a virtual reality system is implemented, then the cost is reduced and versatility is improved, but the immersion and realism may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconfiguration flexibilityVSAvoidrealism accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the tactile and spatial benefits of a physical fuselage structure with the flexibility of virtual reality interior generation. Users experience the actual curvature and scale of a real aircraft shell while viewing photorealistic virtual interiors, combining the authenticity of physical presence with the adaptability of digital rendering.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP3590835B1Trailer mounted aircraft fuselages with virtual environment systems

Publication Date: 2022.08.17 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP

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AI summary

A system for virtually experiencing an aircraft includes a a trailer, an aircraft fuselage, a cabin module, a head mounted display, and a controller. The aircraft fuselage is disposed in the trailer and defines an interior with a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is substantially unfurnished. The cabin module is disposed in the second portion and includes furnishings. The head mounted display is configured for movement within the interior. The controller is configured for generating a virtual aircraft interior based on a position and an orientation of the head mounted display relative to the interior of the aircraft fuselage and for controlling the head mounted display to display the virtual aircraft interior.