In May this year, C919, China's first large domestic passenger aircraft, made its first successful flight in Shanghai, bringing China among the few countries that can independently manufacture large-scale aircraft. At present, C919 domestic and foreign customers reach 24 and the total number of orders reaches 600. China Domestic large passenger aircraft targeting the demand of more than 6,000 new aircraft in China in the next 20 years and a huge market of over 2 trillion US dollars that are desperately needed by more than two thousand new aircraft in 4 years.Chinese passenger aircraft still have to enter the international market successfully for some time Including the need to compete with rivals on fuel consumption and maintenance costs and to certify aircraft by safety regulators in Europe, the United States and elsewhere The current standardized design of the global airline industry for the design and manufacture of passenger aircraft Strategy, will help China's passenger aircraft faster into the international market.
In response to rising fuel costs, major airlines are concentrating on redesigning their fleet to reduce overall weight, optimize fuel consumption and improve passenger experience Light composite and engineering alloys are used in all aspects of aircraft design, including exterior structural components As well as aircraft cabin modules and seats Looking ahead, the trend of light-weighting will continue to affect all aspects of aircraft interior design, manufacturing, maintenance and passenger touchpoints, etc. The light aircraft manufacturing industry in China should also be in line with the industry.
With the rapid increase in light aircraft production, aircraft OEMs are continually exploring new ways to increase passenger experience while reducing manufacturing costs, which for design engineers means purchasing components that meet not only end-user requirements Quality and usability expectations, but also allows for standardization so that parts can be applied to all parts of the entire cabin, such as seats, access panels, storage and kitchens, and much less time and cost for component verification.
The advantages of standardized design strategy
Standardized design strategies can be applied at all levels of aircraft design and manufacturing, for example by choosing a proven locking and hinged solution when designing aircraft internal applications, saving time and costs in design and verification By using these proven solutions Solutions and product development teams can focus on the more important design areas without worrying about the quality and safety of components at the start of the design process, which increases the cost-effectiveness of new product development because it reduces the risk of redesigning , Resulting in additional design, analysis and product verification costs.
Southco's positioning technology hinges and monitor brackets meet the ergonomic design to enhance passenger comfort, functionality and availability for cabin seat headrests, flight entertainment systems, pallets, bathrooms and kitchens.
OEMs in the aviation industry are also aware that investing in higher-yielding molds can reduce overall project costs, such as using plastic molds and die-cast parts, resulting in a significant reduction in parts manufacturing costs after the initial investment in molds is completed , As opposed to using parts made of CNC for each individual application. Injection molding and casting products are not only faster to make, but lighter and more robust components can be manufactured with proper mold flow analysis and tool coring.
In addition to cost savings and time savings, OEMs can also apply the same solution to multiple aircraft platforms, greatly reducing and simplifying product validation, while another flexibility is demonstrated by simply modifying the product A surface, to change the style of the product.This flexibility to ensure that parts have a proven high quality, while meeting the internal design requirements of different aircraft.
Southco's R4-EM 9 series electronic door locks control the driving mechanism through microprocessors for remote monitoring and unlocking control. They can be used in overhead luggage compartments, oxygen release systems, kitchen equipment, etc. During the take-off, taxiing, Landing or turbulence in the lock to maintain the locked state, to enhance the safety of passengers and crew.
Engineers can enhance the functionality of their equipment and applications using standardized design components where passengers interact with the equipment in the aircraft, such as seats, screens, and various in-cabin applications.Because these proven, standardized components are highly reliable and passengers are good Will enhance their positive perception of airlines, for example, poorly designed seats and screens that make clicks or jarring noise during operation may cause passengers to worry about the reliability of the aircraft's machinery and equipment. On the contrary, the high Quality and reliability of the mobile device can greatly improve the passenger's overall flight experience.
Improve ergonomics and ease of use
The use of light parts, although of great merit, may be associated with lighter weight and lower quality when used by passengers due to the lighter weight and texture of the parts, such as plastic knives feel cheaper and more quality However, adding standardized torque hinge solutions to these lightweight applications improves passenger experience, these torque hinge solutions allow passengers to more easily and accurately adjust the angles of the screen and head restraint, and reduce Low-key vibrations generated at the same time, to achieve a better experience.
For example, position-controlled hinges incorporate a friction-enhancing design that provides continuous resistance when the hinge is in motion and allows the countertop to feel heavier and stronger when the user opens the lightweight plastic countertops. Such position-control techniques can also be used in conjunction with the applied weight and Function, adjust the appropriate torque resistance, but also can be used to open and close the different directions of the application, the design of asymmetrical resistance version.
In addition, torque hinges can also be used in a new generation of flight entertainment systems, which are intended to be mounted directly on the seats, but the new generation system will be placed behind the armrests or seats and easily fold and retract when not in use And can be used in conjunction with personal electronic devices Torque hinges provide accurate and reliable positioning of devices such as tablets or smartphones and prevent displacement due to fingertip touches or vibrations during flight. , The standardized torque hinge will save a lot of design and verification time required.
Improve flight safety
Flight safety is of paramount importance to passengers. A standardized design strategy can be used to address security challenges in the nacelle. For example, the latest electronic locks in cabin luggage provide a simple, easy-to-use security solution that also enables remote access control, To further enhance the security of these electronic locks can be hidden in the cabin installed in the door or panel, to ensure that will not undermine the beautiful cabin design.
In addition to being secure and secure with remote access control, the electronic access control solution also saves space and reduces power consumption.The latest electronic access control solutions, which operate at low power, consume less power on the machine and reduce the need for power system Demand, and give extra power to other new applications, airlines can further provide passengers with a better experience.
to sum up
China's passenger aircraft production is entering the sprint stage, lightweight and standardization is the general trend of today's aircraft design, if designed to melt these two elements, will be able to enhance its competitiveness in the international market.Aerospace buyers are positive Finding innovative production methods to meet market needs while also ensuring safe and reliable contact with all passengers in passenger aircraft Lightweight and standardized engineering solutions can reduce the weight of a variety of applications on board and ultimately help reduce the operational burden on large aircraft Fuel Costs These proven standard solutions reduce the engineer's workload and increase design flexibility, save more in the long run, and ultimately enhance the user experience.