CN109641646A - For the systems, devices and methods of modularization passenger plane cabin and its design - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention relates to system, device and the methods of the aircraft dispensed with modular cabin and modularization.Aircraft may include that one group of module and centralization need to use object bus.It can provide the module creation ecosystem, which provides about module size to module design quotient, need to use the information of object and design rule.It elaborates in aircraft or the considerations of for airplane design, certification, selection, dispatching, building and installation module.
Description
Technical field
Theme described herein is related to system related with modularization passenger plane, device and method.
Background technique
Passenger plane traditionally has relatively-stationary cabin design and infrastructure.From the morning for having wicker seat in a row
Phase aircraft to wherein seat and seat includes inside the modernization of the feature of such as entertainment console and wicker seat etc, interior
Portion's airplane design has focused primarily upon an appropriate number of seat provided in specific aircraft platform and has configured together with necessary spy
It levies (such as, bathroom and the storage unit for cabin services project).Although some large aircrafts may include supplementary features (such as,
Horizontal lying-type seat, private cabin and chaise longue region), but aircraft cabin generally includes the seat and non-seat of limited quantity
Option.
Traditional aircraft cabin is also subjected to lack the influence of the flexibility of cabin configuration.Implement interior design it is very expensive and
It is semipermanent.Interior of aircraft typically has 10 years or more service life.It can if customer demand change or novel feature become
It utilizes, then it is internal to become out-of-date quickly or do not conform to people's will.It is extremely expensive due to upgrading or updating cabin, thus these do not conform to people's will
Inside can in fleet continue exist up to for many years.Further, since updating the expense and difficulty of internal aspect, cause industry may
Be intended in investment with known return the interior design avoided risk, thereby increases and it is possible to miss improve significantly customer experience and
The chance of common carrier rentability.Thus, the common carrier of entire industry may be intended to slightly be changed according to Earlier designs similar
Design.
When buying or updating specific aircraft, common carrier may decide such fleet: its based on it is generally existing not
With particular cabin design and with various different cabins configurations.As a result, different aircrafts can provide different level
Customer experience.Some common carriers can be based on such as the customer demand of different amenities (such as, first-class class seat, joy
Happy or other good services) etc factor and a certain aircraft is assigned to the specific subset of route.For the need of certain services
The short-term change (for example, due to large-scale event etc.) asked can need carefully to weigh again throughout entire fleet, because, it is right
The right to use of certain services can be restricted.In some instances, common carrier can based at the position of airport available aircraft with
Client specific some day desired seat and service type mismatch and lose huge income.
As limited quantity actually used in aircraft configuration and the certification for interior of aircraft regulatory requirements,
So that the professional internal suppliers of limited quantity can design and supply the overwhelming majority inside passenger plane.Current supply chain and supervision
Framework can need a large amount of Capital expenditure, this effectively limits existing internal suppliers and new internal supplier creation may
The ability inside novelty for being suitble to special client to need.
Summary of the invention
It provides and is related to system, device and the method for the aircraft dispensed with modular cabin and modularization.Aircraft can wrap
Object bus need to be used by including one group of module and centralization.It can provide the module creation ecosystem, the module creation ecosystem is to module
Designer provides about module size, need to use the information of object and design rule.It elaborates in aircraft or for aircraft
The considerations of design, certification, selection, dispatching, building and installation module.Specific embodiment disclosed herein and herein
Described system, component, method, module, aircraft etc. do not need to take described concrete form, and can instead of with the disclosure
Various different or additional mode applications are consistently pressed with claim.Disclosed theme is not limited to described herein
What single or specific embodiment, but should be explained in the range and range according to appended claims.
Detailed description of the invention
Consider in conjunction with attached drawing it is described in detail below after, the above and other feature of the disclosure, its property and various
Advantage will be apparent from, in the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 shows the exemplifying aircraft dispensed with modular cabin and module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;
Fig. 2 shows multiple exemplifying modules according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;
Fig. 3 is shown according to the design of the exemplifying modular cabin of some embodiments of the present disclosure and Verification System;
Fig. 4 describes diagram according to the demonstration side for designing and authentication module cabin configures of some embodiments of the present disclosure
The unrestricted flow chart of method;
Fig. 5 shows the exemplifying module delivery system on the airport according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;
Fig. 6, which is shown, selects system according to the exemplifying module of some embodiments of the present disclosure;
Fig. 7 describes diagram for designing the exemplary method configured according to the aircraft and module of some embodiments of the present disclosure
Non-limiting flow chart;And
Fig. 8 describes the exemplary method of modular cabin of the diagram for assembling the aircraft according to some embodiments of the present disclosure
Non-limiting flow chart.
Specific embodiment
Before describing this theme in detail, it is understood that the present disclosure is not limited to described specific embodiments, therefore work as
So change.It is also to be understood that term used herein is merely for for the purpose of describing particular embodiments, and it is not intended to be limitation
Property, because the scope of the present disclosure will be only limited by the following claims.
Fig. 1 shows the exemplifying aircraft dispensed with modular cabin and module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure
102.As depicted in Figure 1, exemplary aircraft 102 may include that one group of module 104 and centralization need to use object bus (utility
bus)106.Although describing specific aircraft 102 in Fig. 1, it will be understood that, any suitable type of airplane is (for example, multistage
Aircraft etc.) all using modular cabin described herein and system.During passenger and module load with unloading phase,
The exemplary aircraft 102 of Fig. 1 can be located on airport hardstand.
As depicted in Figure 1, at least part of aircraft cabin may include modular cabin setting, wherein module can
It is quickly inserted and removes at least part of cabin.Depicted in figure 1 in embodiment, the entire engine department of aircraft
Divide using module.Each module can be to include available features different as described in this article (for example, personalized machine
Room, movie theatre room, sports, commercial class seat, economic seat, chaise longue, suspend mode room, health center, are tempered at first-class class seat in cabin
Interview room, bath equipment, office, kitchen etc.) individual unit.As depicted in Figure 1, of the front from aircraft
One or two of module (being described with the partial cross-sectional view of aircraft) may include conventional passenger's seat.Add-on module 104 (is retouched with perspective view
Draw, the outside of aircraft 102 is portrayed as partial cross-sectional view) it may be already inserted into aircraft 104, and add-on module 104 can be at
In following process: being transported by module dispatching truck 108, to be inserted into the cabin of aircraft 102.
Other than passenger loads door, aircraft 102 may also include modular door (specifically describing not in Fig. 1), the module
Door, which has, allows module 104 to be readily inserted into aircraft 102 and remove from aircraft 102 (for example, basis is loaded and unloaded using cargo
Facility is placed in aircraft 102 by modular transportation to aircraft 102 and by module) size.Aircraft 102 may also include promotion mould
The internal structure of movement and positioning of the block 104 in aircraft.In some embodiments, roller, crawler belt, pulley, drive system, hook with
And similar device can be used for that module 104 is allowed once to be inserted by cargo door, the specific location being just placed in aircraft 102.
In some embodiments, the positioning in aircraft can for example be determined based on the computing system for being supplied to aircraft 102 and/or module 104
Position information and automate.Once each module 104 is positioned in aircraft 102, module 104 just may be locked in (example at multiple positions
Such as, using hook, band, magnetic force, gear drive etc.).In some embodiments, door is openable, and/or wall is along the length of aircraft
Degree shrinks or removes, so that can general viewers be appeared similar to conventional band seam (seams) inside modularization
Cabin.The part adjacent with aircraft exterior of the wall of module 104 can lead to aircraft signature (such as, window by allowing to have according to expectation
Family and emergency exit door) the mode of free access partly shrink.
Various services can be supplied based on modular character and needs and need to use object for the module 104 being loaded into aircraft 102.
It, in embodiment, need to be with object at least although these service and need to can be sent to module by various modes with object
A part can need to be sent along the centralization of aircraft with object bus 106.Centralization need to may include multiple fixations with object bus 106
And/or moveable tie point, these tie points can attachment device cooperations corresponding with module 104.Illustrative tie point
Device may include quick interconnection technique, such as magnetic connector or the SERVO CONTROL cooperated automatically in response to corresponding tie point
Formula tie point.In some embodiments, configuration can be pre-designed to so that centralization need to use the tie point of object bus 106 can be with mould
The corresponding tie point of block 104 automatically connects.For example, configuration is programmed to the computing system of aircraft 102 and/or module 104
In, limit the class for the need object that the type of module 104, the position of module in aircraft 102 and each module 104 need
Type, tie point relative position, with need to the related any other suitable information of object or more than information it is any suitable
Combination.Centralization need to can be completed with the connection between object bus 106 and module 106 based on the configuration.
It can need to may include sky gas and water, rubbish, electric power, number with object by the demonstration that centralization need to be provided with object bus 106
According to, oxygen etc..It will be appreciated, however, that other services and can also need to be convenient with object, and easily can need to use using centralization
Object bus 106 is added to aircraft 102.In embodiment, some independently can be generated or be provided in module 102 with object
(for example, rubbish can be stored and oxygen can be generated at module 104), and it is other need to object (for example, electric power, data and
Water) it can need to be provided with object bus 106 by centralization.In some embodiments, some districts of aircraft can have and not need typically
Object (such as, rubbish and water) need to be used by being provided to the certain of entire cabin.It can provide following area: object need to be used including these, made
Obtaining these need to not be needed be provided in object bus 106 in the module or in common with object.By this method, certain module
104 (for example, rest room module, kitchen or shower sets) can be limited to some districts that can be compatible with module 104 in aircraft.
Will additionally appreciate, each module 104 perhaps can have certain independent safety or emergency feature (such as, fire extinguisher,
Sprinkler, gas lock, flotation gear and/or parachute).Modular cabin configuration further allows to have in emergency situations bigger
Flexibility, improve positive result a possibility that.
Once module 104 is inserted into aircraft, it is locked to the position in aircraft, object need to be used by being connected to, and be connected to each other, and beat
It opens to provide the access for leading to passageway, window and outlet, the modular arrangements of aircraft 102 are with regard to achievable.In the airplane operation phase
Between, in passenger after deplanement, some or all of module can be changed.Can be provided for aircraft pre-cleaning, deposit and
The module of configuration, exclusion are individually cleaned and are replenished to aircraft under high-cost environment (for example, at airport gate)
Some or all needs.Module can return to centralized facilities, and at centralized facilities, cleaning and replenishing can be beneficial into
By profession under (for example, at cleaning equipment, device and the warehouse facility of personnel with customization) this effective maintenance environment
Change personal execute.Home-delivery center can coordinate with flight control, so that module is efficiently delivered to aircraft and is stepped on when aircraft reaches
Machine mouth promotes the turnover quickly and efficiently of aircraft.In some embodiments, part the problem of replaceable cabin, rather than make
Aircraft temporarily ceases service, to handle cabin problem (for example, seat, equipment, electrical system or toilet of damage).Such as originally
In some embodiments described in text, only certain services can be replaced (for example, the chaise longue module used during fly the dusk
The sleep block that can be used for night flying replaces).
Fig. 2 shows multiple exemplifying modules 202 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure1-202n.As retouched herein
State, module type can only by such as available space, need to be limited with the factor of object and regulatory requirements etc.It can provide mould
Block creates the ecosystem, which provides about module size to module design quotient, need to use object and design
The information of rule.Each module has the size limited by sealing cover (it defines internal volume and the inner surface and the outer surface).Mould
Block designer and supplier can create the module including the modular character useful for many suitable purposes, such as, conventional
Differentiation seat module (for example, first-class class, commercial class, Quality and economy class, economy class etc.), office room module are (for example, be similar to
Booth with working space, seat, monitor, high speed connection etc.), meeting and commerce module be (for example, for a group travelling
Colleague using or the seat for meeting, desk and/or talks space), family's module (for example, for have child one
Play the family etc. of travelling), chaise longue or party module (for example, being directed to all passengers, some passengers or a group), health and
Motion module (for example, for massage, weight, sports equipment etc.), shower module, sleep block, beauty module are (for example, needle
To makeup, hair care etc.), game module (for example, enjoy immersion or game experiencing) or may be designed to meet client's needs and appoint
What its suitable module.
Client can be managed the right to use of different modules by various modes.For example, client can be before flight
The right to use of (or in some embodiments, during the flight) purchase to particular module.Passenger can purchase module in it is multiple when
Section, so that some passengers can pass through aircraft wheel during flight goes to different modules.By this method, even long-range flight
It can (it may cross a part of flight in economic seat moderate, but flight other parts are being recycled to one to conventional client
Or spent in two customized modules) superior and more comfortable customer experience is provided.In embodiment, the price used for module
Can be dynamically adjusted before flight or during this period based on customer demand, thus the module during obtaining flight use it is flat
Weighing apparatus.
Describe exemplary chaise longue and food and drink module 202 in Fig. 21.Chaise longue and food and drink module 2021Including at desk and sales counter
The seat at place.Chaise longue and food and drink module 2021May be connected to centralization need to use object bus 106, and receivable and/or generation needs to use
Object (such as, water, rubbish, electric power, air, ventilation, data or other need to use object).Food and drink module is (such as, shown in Fig. 2
Module) it can be operable to common diet and/or food service in more transfer to flight, or more traditional food can be supplemented
Service supply.
Exemplary hydrotherapy and body-building module 2022Including for motion characteristics (such as, treadmill, fixed bicycle or
Other body-building equipments).Module 2022It is further equipped with the massage for other processing (such as, nail, hair or face processing)
Seat or facility.In one embodiment, body-building module 2021Equipped with locker and shower applications, and in other embodiments
In, such service may be provided at individual module.
Exemplary office/workspace module 202nEquipment including being used for office, such as computer, printing
Machine, copying machines and other attachmentes.Each of these components physically can be attached and customize, to prevent being not required to during flight
The movement wanted.Multiple work cells or cabin can be equipped with noise insulation equipment, the connection of higher speed, remote rendering device and other similar
Workplace equipment, to promote the effective use of working space.
Promote by this method the engine room inside system based on module can to planemaker and purchaser (it can make to fly
The industrial design of machine platform is separated with the design of interior of aircraft) advantage is provided.Once design is completed, also, client has placed an order,
Aircraft may need to slightly (little) customization, because the principle mode of customization can be executed using module, the purchase of module
It can be performed separately with aircraft.Even if aircraft will be equipped with perhaps by one group of the core stayed in aircraft during most flight
Module (for example, conventional seat module, galley module and head module), but module can with aircraft parallel construction, also,
" final component " will it is only necessary to insert modules into aircraft.By this method, the delivery period for constructing passenger plane shortens in which can dramatically.
For the ecosystem that Development of Module quotient uses allow new internal design increased test and examination, this can frequently and
Even updated on the basis of flight every time.
In embodiment, each module 104 may include module operating control device (not describing), module operation control dress
Setting may include computing device, which includes processor and memory.Module operating control device can be based on the spy of module
It is arranged calmly and is configured with different complexity, and in some embodiments, it may include multiple module operating control device.For example,
Module control device may include processor, memory and allow the communication device of module 104 and aircraft communication (for example, being used for
It wirelessly and/or via data/address bus communicates).Communication with aircraft may include for mould to be arranged during the installation in aircraft
The information (for example, it is desired to need object, the position in aircraft, position of object interface etc. need to be used) of block, about specific module (example
Such as, about available food and drink option, the inventory of hydrotherapy supply, available film etc.) information and come from
Module data (for example, about the use of the resource in module, modular service, the purchase carried out in module, customer information,
The data of the related information from sensor, business in module etc. are used with client).In embodiment, from module
Data can be used together with other information (for example, time, route, regular guest and similar information), can be used for executing for visitor
Family mark and target is selected, services menu provided by module design, module etc. and the analysis to give a hand.
Fig. 3 is shown according to the design of the exemplifying modular cabin of some embodiments of the present disclosure and Verification System.In reality
It applies in example, modular cabin design and Verification System may include allocation engine 302 and multiple module informations (or design) unit, often
A module information unit provides the design that can be used as in the design and certification under module level and the configuration of the module under aircraft-level and recognizes
The information for the factor that card aspect gives a hand.By module level regulation, module design quotient can be equipped with intelligent and guiding boundary
Face, the interface give a hand on designing and manufacturing module that is compatible with aircraft and authenticating for the use in aircraft.Pass through
Aircraft-level regulation, module installation and block combiner in aircraft can be tested and be authenticated.Pass through directiveness design and verification process
As a result, module design quotient and supplier can with following assurance creation module: module will for aircraft one
It rises and uses and authenticated, also, airline and module supplier can ensure that specific module installation and configure for flight
For authenticated.
Although modular cabin design and Verification System may include any suitable component, in embodiment, modularization
Cabin design and Verification System may include server and computing system, and can be communicated by network with additional member.For every
A module level or aircraft-level design, 302 accessible information of allocation engine, such as to the requirement of module size, for module interface
Requirement, certification rule, design rule, specific design feature provided by aircraft compatibility rules and designer).For example,
In embodiment, allocation engine 302 can provide selection regulation, algorithm and user interface, to promote novel plug and aircraft-level
The creation and certification of module configuration.In the exemplary embodiment of the allocation engine 302 of module design quotient, configured about module,
It need to be provided to designer with the preliminary information of the acceptable option of object, interface and amenities, be set to provide module
The framework of meter.In the exemplary embodiment of the allocation engine 302 of module design quotient, it is possible to provide about connecing for aircraft-level design
The preliminary information for the option received, such as to block size, type, amenities and the limitation of position in particular aircraft.Mould
Block grade design and these frameworks of aircraft-level design can be created by operator's utilization and authentication module and aircraft configuration.Although
The input information of allocation engine 302 can be provided by various sources, but in an exemplary embodiment, to allocation engine 302
Inputting information can be specific by module design and certification rule 304, module information unit 306, airplane information unit 310 and module
Or the specific setting unit 308 of aircraft provides.
Exemplifying modular cabin design and Verification System may include module design and certification rules unit 304.In mould
Under block grade, these rules can provide the design and regulatory rule of module, such as, to it is certain need to object and service (for example, electric power,
Garbage disposal, water storage, oxygen dispatching, air distribution etc.) requirement.Specific project (such as, the installation of module can also be provided in rule
Equipment) design rule, including be fixed to certain projects (for example, seat, desk, chaise longue, couch, body-building equipment etc.)
The requirement of the bottom plate or wall of module, the attachment of module is required (for example, fastener type etc.), for aisle size and location,
The requirement etc. of height limitation.Under aircraft-level, rule may include that certain module type must be mounted in aircraft, object need to be used necessary
Requirement, the required safety equipment etc. provided at different positions in aircraft.The design of aircraft-level design can also be provided
Rule, also, these design rules may include the module in aircraft selection and placement on give a hand information (for example,
Based on the configuration and sequence that may have been authenticated in advance by certification authority for flight).
Exemplifying modular cabin design and Verification System may also include module information unit 306.Module information unit
306 may include the module design template and rule to give a hand to module design.Module information may include the project (example in module
Such as, seat, desk, channel, window etc.) placement option, adjustable and/or select (for example, according to size, design etc.)
For the option for being commonly designed project of module, the option of illumination, the option of color, needs need object and need to object interface and
It the option of the selection of the position of connection, the option of transacter and regulation and can be given in the design and certification of module
The other similar options helped.Aircraft-level is designed and is authenticated, module information unit 306 may include that can be placed in aircraft
Previously existing module parameter (such as, size, need to object requirements, weight, the equipment installed, it is provided service and
Safety equipment).
Exemplifying modular cabin design and Verification System may include airplane information unit 310.Module level is designed
And certification, airplane information unit can have about one or more target aircrafts information (such as, size, support need object,
Weight limitation, need to object connection type, support need to be installed with object and lock port, window and outlet port and to being directed to
(one or more) target aircraft type and the helpful other similar informations of installation of particular module designed).For aircraft
Grade design and certification, airplane information unit may include such as including dedicated aircraft area, the passenger entrance door position, mould that need to use object
It block door position and can influence or provide can be in the other of the position of the module in the type of module used in aircraft or aircraft
The information of similar information etc.
The design of exemplifying modular cabin and Verification System may include that module is specific or the specific setting unit of aircraft
308.Based on allocation engine 302 and from module design and certification rules unit 304, module information unit 306 and aircraft letter
The information of interest statement member 310 can provide option, menu and guiding interface, thus in module design and/or aircraft to designer
It gives a hand in the creation and/or certification that module installs and designs.
In the exemplary embodiment of module design, the framework for designing module can be provided to exemplary design quotient, it should
Framework allows designer designing and authenticating adjustment size and design feature in limitation provided by rule.The selection of user can mention
Allocation engine 302 is supplied, allocation engine 302 can determine that particular design is based on the known certification history from similar designs
It is no by pre-authentication or provide certification a possibility that.In some embodiments, allocation engine 302, which can identify, likely results in design
Or authentication question is (for example, failing to provide the gap appropriate of outlet portal, failing to provide the sufficient storage of rubbish, fail to provide
Enough passageways etc.) particular design in terms of.
In the exemplary embodiment that character module installs and designs, it can provide to exemplary design quotient for designing aircraft
The framework of module installation, the framework allow designer to be moved to different modules in aircraft, and selection, modified module are in aircraft
Position, and adjustment module adjustable feature.The selection of designer is provided to allocation engine 302, and allocation engine 302 can
Determined based on the known certification history from similar designs particular design whether pre-authentication or provide certification a possibility that.
In some embodiments, allocation engine 302, which can identify, likely results in design or authentication question (for example, it includes sufficient for failing
Lobby fails to provide enough channels for leading to emergency exit etc.) particular design in terms of.
Fig. 4 is disclosed according to some embodiments of the present disclosure for design, certification, selection, dispatching and peace in aircraft
Die-filling piece of the step of.Although certain systems, hardware, software, aircraft, module and component can be described and retouch in some drawings
It draws, it will be understood that, these methods are not limited to specific described theme.In addition, step depicted in figure 4 can be with this public affairs
It opens and consistently modifies, so that step can be added and/or be omitted, also, different sequencing and process can be applied to Fig. 4.
Fig. 4 describes the exemplary step for designing and authentication module cabin configures according to some embodiments of the present disclosure
Suddenly.As described in this article, in embodiment, the step of Fig. 4 can by using hardware as described in this article, software, be
The design of the modular cabin of system and component and Verification System execute.
In step 402, allocation engine 302 can obtain airplane information from airplane information unit 310.In embodiment, it can obtain
The type of the airplane information taken may be based on whether for module or for aircraft module configuration and execution module cabin is set
Meter and verification process.In embodiment, retrievable airplane information can be designed to based on module or module will be installed on
Wherein so as to (one or more) type of airplane of configuration (for example, production, model and configuration).Once having obtained aircraft letter
Breath, processing can continue to step 404.
In step 404, allocation engine 302 can obtain module information from module information unit 306.In embodiment, it can obtain
The type of the module information taken may be based on whether for module or for aircraft module configuration and execution module cabin is set
Meter and verification process.In embodiment, retrievable airplane information can based on designed module type (for example, using, need
With object demand etc.) or it is configured at the type of the module in aircraft cabin.Once having obtained module information, processing can continue to step
Rapid 406.
In step 406, allocation engine 302 can the specific setting unit 308 of or aircraft specific from module obtain and specifically set
Confidence breath.In embodiment, the type of retrievable setting information may be based on whether for module or for the module of aircraft
It configures and execution module cabin design and verification process.In embodiment, retrievable setting information can be based on by user
At user interface provide menu and designed tool and provide.Information can provide for module or for the module in aircraft
Configuration specific design parameter.Once having obtained specific setting information, processing can continue to step 408.
In step 408, allocation engine 302 can obtain design and certification rule from 304.In embodiment, retrievable to set
Meter and alteration ruler type may be based on whether for module or for aircraft module configuration and execution module cabin is set
Meter and verification process.In embodiment, design rule can be by entity (such as, planemaker, airline or modular manufacture
Quotient) it is specified, and can be related to the design principle for causing high quality module to construct.In embodiment, certification rule can be related to module pair
In flight is granted or configuration of module for flight it is granted required for supervision and certification.Once obtained design and
Certification rule, processing can continue to step 410.
In step 410, allocation engine 302 can analyze design based on the information acquired in step 402-408.Implementing
In example, analysis may be based on whether for module or for the module of aircraft configuration and execution module cabin design and authenticated
Journey.In embodiment, analysis can determine whether design meets the requirements (for example, design and authentication requesting), or can meet to design
It is required that a possibility that quantified.In some embodiments, it can be asked about design or the generation of the design solution proposed
The part of topic and feedback is provided.Once having executed analysis, the processing of Fig. 4 can terminate.
Fig. 5 shows the exemplifying module delivery system on the airport according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.In embodiment,
Module delivery system includes modularization passenger plane 5021-502n, one or more module home-delivery center 504 and module dispense truck
5061-506m.As described in this article, module can press various sides based on different module dis-tribution models and scheduling
Formula dispatching.The system only indicates single embodiment, and will realize that other module delivery systems can be inclined based on such as airline
The saturation degree and other factors of airline at good, the utilizability in hanger space, module distribution scheduling, individual airport
Etc factor and dispose.
In embodiment, module home-delivery center 504 may act as the central hub of the module to be dispensed to aircraft.Although module
Home-delivery center 504 describe and be described as serving as single centralized location, it will be understood that, can at single airport position (for example,
For different terminals) number of modules home-delivery center is provided.Operation for module home-delivery center 504 can be used as center and
By airport operations permission, airline, supplier, other suitable entities or more than entity portfolio management.
Module home-delivery center 504 may include the warehouse of module, module dispatching truck 5061-506mLoading berth and
Repository infrastructure and equipment (for example, automation fork lifter, module shelf etc.), to promote to module home-delivery center 504
The effective use of interior module is weighed.Module home-delivery center 504 may also include module control centre (being not separately depicted), the module control
Center processed may include server, computer, communication equipment and operator's terminal.In some embodiments, in module control
The heart can be located at remote locations.
In embodiment, it is in client as described in this article and airline's preference data that module control centre, which can receive,
(for example, the type of aircraft, the quantity of passenger, arrival and the module installed on departure time, aircraft, the module installed
State, the requested service of passenger, airport of destination etc.) form instruction.It is giving in-flight, module can be also chosen
It is selected as mandatory module (such as, toilet and security module).Based on the information and other information (for example, in module dispatching
The utilizability of module at the heart, airline's competitive tender of module in auction bidding system etc.), module control centre can determine given
Flight desired module configuration.
Once having determined that the module configuration for given flight, module control centre just can determine which module needs to install
It is scheduled in aircraft 502 and to module from module home-delivery center 504 to the dispatching of aircraft 502.In embodiment, module can
Storage unit (for example, automatic moving dynamic formula shelf) from module home-delivery center obtains, and such as can it is necessary to provide the phase to aircraft
The module of prestige is supplied to one or more module dispatchings truck 506 (for example, using fork lifter etc.) like that.
Module dispenses truck 506 can accommodate one or more modules on the recessing that each module dispenses truck 506, and
In some embodiments, one group of module dispatching truck may include different size of recessing, efficiently to accommodate the module of different number.
It may include lifting system that module, which dispenses truck 506, which allows module to be mounted directly to from module dispatching truck 506
In aircraft 502.
Module dispatching truck 506 also may make used module back to module home-delivery center 504 or another building (example
Such as, module cleaning and supply center (not describing individually herein)).In embodiment, the return of goods can efficiently be arranged, so that
Module dispatching truck 506 (it unloads its module to the first aircraft 502) by module (for example, delivering and being installed on aircraft
5021The module at place dispenses truck 5061) boarding gate associated with the aircraft reached can be advanced to (for example, with aircraft 5022Phase
Associated boarding gate).When including aircraft 5022Novel plug module dispense truck 5062When arrival, module can be matched by module
Card feed vehicle 5061From aircraft 5022It removes.
In embodiment, used module is (for example, module dispenses truck 5061On return come from aircraft 5022's
Used module) it can return to, to clean and feed (for example, in the module cleaning of module home-delivery center 504 and supply center
Place).At the center, (for example, automating completely or partially) cleaning equipment of profession can be used to clean and feed for module,
To carry out quick, efficient and environmentally friendly cleaning.Module inspection and maintenance, the resource of module can mend if necessary
It gives, module can return to service department via module home-delivery center 504.
Fig. 6, which is shown, selects system according to the exemplifying module of some embodiments of the present disclosure.In embodiment, module is selected
The system of selecting includes module design center 602 and multiple module information units, and each module information unit offer can be used as being directed to
Specific aircraft and/or flight and the information of factor to give a hand in selecting module.It will not only really to the attention of these factors
The itd is proposed module of guarantor, which will physically be cooperated in body and be attached to service department, (such as, need to use object bus by centralization
106) it, is provided as desired by client and to the advantageous module of airline, and further ensures that individually about each module
And meet regulatory requirements (such as, safety, space, lodging and other requirements).It in embodiment, can be in module home-delivery center
System is selected using module at 504 module control centre.
Although it may include any suitable component that module, which selects system, in embodiment, module selection system may include
Server and computing system, and can be communicated by network with additional member.For flying every time, module design center 602 can
Receive flight information (such as, arrival time, departure time, the unit installed, the state for the unit installed, destination city
City and type of airplane).For example, in embodiment, module design center 602 can provide selection regulation and algorithm and user circle
Face, to promote for flight and selecting module.Demonstration at the module design center for operating in the Official carrier at airport
Property embodiment in, the initial option of module can be automatically based on flight information and from module information unit acquire information and make
Out, and the operator at module design center can confirm, modify and update module selection.Although for module design center 602
Input information can be provided by various sources, but in an exemplary embodiment, to the input information at module design center 602
It can be by supervising and selecting rules unit 604, module configuration unit 606, aircraft configuration unit 614, advertising information unit 608, fly
Row history unit 610 and customer data unit 612 provide.
It may include supervision and rules unit 604 that module, which selects system,.Demonstration supervision and rules unit can provide about can
One group of rule of the position of the combination of the module, module of permission and the module installation in specific aircraft.For example, regulatory rule
Certain module can be needed to be installed at certain positions in aircraft or in aircraft.In some embodiments as described in this article
In, only certain combinations of module may be certified simultaneously and be used to fly, or be used for certain aircrafts, or be used for certain routes
(for example, based on flight time, constitutional law, state method etc.).Supervision and rules unit may also include rule design and modification interface, should
Rule design and modification interface allow operator or other users to be programmed the configuration that is preferred or allowing being pre-designed,
So that the selection of module appropriate can based on flight information data and from other received data of module information unit and automatically
It executes.
Module selection system may also include aircraft configuration unit 614.The module created as a part of the invention can
It is designed in the body for being matched with specified aircraft.Type of airplane and/or aeroplane identification can be known from flight information, and can be used
In obtain about aircraft information (such as, the module of approval, it is available need to object, it is special need to the position in object area, allow
Different block sizes, aircraft in aircraft need to use the type and type of airplane for the tie point that object bus is utilized jointly
And/or the specific related other suitable information of aircraft and the specific information of aircraft (need to be temporary with object for example, instruction is a certain
Ground is not available at certain position in aircraft)).
Module selection system may also include module configuration unit 606.Module configuration may include about available each spy
Cover half block information (such as, the type of module, need (hookups), module weight, block length, other need to be engaged with object
Module size, the current show and colour being installed in module, the current service item being installed in module (for example, food,
Drink, cosmetics etc.), the current equipment that is installed in module is (for example, sports equipment, monitor, desk, seat, bar desk
Deng), module history information (for example, previous use in-flight from destination locations), module rentability information (example
Such as, module from from current position to destination locations the previous rentability used in-flight, from destination locations
Rentability etc.)).The letter that module configuration unit 606 may also include the total amount about the module at module home-delivery center 504 and use
Breath, for example, to determine the excessive stock that whether there is certain module at module home-delivery center 504.
Module selection system may also include advertising unit 608.For example, module selection can be attempted to create advertisement aboard
608 or immersion marketplace experience third party inform.For example, film studio can create following module: permit passengers and coming
From role's interaction of film, purchase film commodity or the leading projection of viewing and/or trailer.Body-building module can be by body-building dress public affairs
Department's patronage, office room module can be supported by Office Depot, also, restaurant can support food and drink module.The multi-section of cabin point is also
May include patronage material (such as, be provided with the sports advertisements of entertainment options and/or Internet connectivity, targeted promotional material and
E-advertising).In embodiment, advertising unit 608 may also include about by the advertisement for being supplied to module with electrical way, (it can
Module is then supplied to before distributing) information.In embodiment, advertising unit 608 may also include about advertiser's competitive tender
Information, so as on certain routes, within certain flight time, for meet certain Demographic's overviews client,
Advertisement is provided for specific block combiner and for other suitable information related with advertisement value.In some implementations
In example, advertisement be can provide in the module, or the module including aircraft can be based on Dynamic Pricing System (such as, auction and competitive tender system
System) and it is supplied to aircraft.For example, airline can provide information (such as, the historical yield about route and time to advertiser
Property) and with client demographic's feature and the related information of request.Advertiser then can competitive tender, thus make they support mould
Block or advertisement use in aircraft.
Module selection system may also include flying history information 610.Such data can provide with separate modular use,
The related information of income that client's willingness to pay and the service provided from module or in module generate.For example, flying history
Information can from specific aircraft, specific route and throughout system similar route (for example, demographics based on passenger is special
Sign, flight time etc.), compiled based on the information collected from the module of the aircraft from previous flight and/or data/address bus
Information.The information may also include module performance measurement, and (such as, utilization rate, expection use compared with actual use, for module
Internal rating, module error rate and other similar informations).
Module selection system may also include customer data unit 612.For example, the client in generally or given flight
The preference and willingness to pay for the special services from module can be expressed.Customer priorities can be in mode (for example, in booking process
Period, during check in, via application interface and at the self-service terminal at boarding gate (for example, by wide
Quotient or module sponsor is accused to provide)) priority on acquire.Customer priorities can be used by ballot system, by purchase module
Power is registered by online competitive tender and by using loyalty program.For example, ballot can be acquired in ballot system, and
And ballot based on such as regular guest's state, Demographic's information, purchasing history and can be used for determining that passenger will buy mould
The factor of the other information etc for a possibility that block services and weight.In embodiment, client can about be inserted into module, mould
Space and module service and competitive tender in block.By this method, airline dynamically will most efficient and advantageous module point
Dispensing aircraft.
Once module design center 602 is from supervision and selection rules unit 604, module configuration unit 606, aircraft configuration
Unit 614, advertising information unit 608, flying history unit 610 and customer data unit 612 receive all relevant informations,
Module design center 602 just can determine the physical order for the module being assigned in the module and aircraft of aircraft.In some implementations
In example, many possible options are provided to operator, so that operator can select between cabin configuration module, and
In some embodiments, use of swiping the card (swipe out) certain module.In some embodiments, being supplied to for module selection
The information of operator may include that related module is measured with utilization rate, rentability etc., and module measurement is provided to operator
Member's instrument board, to give a hand in the selection of final module.In some embodiments, it can be wrapped for the instrument board of operator
The information about the available module at other aircrafts and/or module home-delivery center is included, so that operator's observable is directed to
How choosing for the module of particular flight may have an impact other flights or current module stock.Once selection course is complete
At the information about selected module is just provided to module delivery system, to obtain module, and by modular transportation to flying
Machine, to install.
Fig. 7-8 discloses according to some embodiments of the present disclosure for designing in the aircraft, authenticating, selection, dispatching and
The step of installing module.Although certain systems, hardware, software, aircraft, module and component can describe and describe in Fig. 7-8,
It will be understood that these methods are not limited to specific described theme.In addition, discribed step can be with this public affairs in Fig. 7-8
It opens and consistently modifies, so that step can be added and/or omit, also, different sequencing and flow path can be applied to Fig. 7-
8。
Fig. 7 describes for designing the exemplary steps configured according to the aircraft and module of some embodiments of the present disclosure.?
Step 702, (for example, module control centre) module design center 602 can such as be received from the customer data unit 612 of Fig. 6
Client's request.As described in this article, generally or client in given flight can express for the spy from module
Surely the preference and willingness to pay serviced.Customer priorities can mode (for example, during booking process, in the phase of checking in
Between, via application interface and at the self-service terminal at boarding gate (for example, being provided by advertiser or module sponsor))
Priority on acquire.Customer priorities can by ballot system, by the purchase module right to use, by online competitive tender and pass through
It is registered using loyalty program.For example, in ballot system ballot can be acquired, also, ballot can be based on such as regular guest's shape
State, Demographic's information, purchasing history and the other letters that can be used for determining a possibility that passenger is by purchase module service
Breath etc factor and weight.In embodiment, client can be about the module being inserted into, the space in module and module service
And competitive tender.Once having acquired customer information, processing can continue to step 704.
In step 704, module design center 602 such as can receive aircraft by the aircraft configuration unit 614 shown in Fig. 6
Configuration.As described in this article, it may be designed to be matched with specified aircraft for the module used in modularization passenger plane
In body.Type of airplane and/or aeroplane identification can be known from flight information, and can be used for obtaining (all about the information of aircraft
Such as, the module of approval, it is available need to object, it is special need to be big with the position in object area, the different modules being allowed in aircraft
It is small, aircraft jointly need to the type of the tie point that object bus is utilized, it is related with type of airplane and/or specific aircraft its
Its suitable information and the specific information of aircraft (for example, instruction it is a certain need to at object temporarily certain position in aircraft not
It is available)).Once having obtained airplane information, processing can continue to step 706.
In step 706, module design center 602 such as can receive aircraft by the flying history unit 610 shown in Fig. 6
Flying history data.As described in this article, such data can provide and the use of other module, client's willingness to pay
And the related information of income that the service provided from module or in module generates.For example, flying history information can be from specific
Aircraft, specific route and throughout system similar route (for example, Demographic, flight time based on passenger
Deng), the compilation information based on the information collected from the module of the aircraft from previous flight and/or data/address bus.The information
May also include module performance measurement (such as, utilization rate, the expected internal rating using compared with actual use, for module,
Module error rate and other similar informations).Processing then can continue to 708.
In step 708, module design center 602 such as supervision and rules unit 604 shown in Fig. 6 can receive prison
Pipe and regular data.For example, supervision and regular data may include the combination and particular aircraft about admissible module, module
One group of rule of the position of interior module installation.As described in this article, regulatory rule can need certain module to be installed on winged
At certain positions in machine or in aircraft.In some embodiments as described in this article, only certain combinations of module can be
It is used to fly through being certified simultaneously, or is used for certain aircrafts, or for certain routes (for example, being based on flight time, country
Method, state method etc.).Supervision and regular data may also include rule design and modification interface, and rule design and modification interface are allowed
Operator or other users are programmed the configuration that is preferred or allowing being pre-designed, so that the selection of module appropriate can
It is automatically carried out based on flight information data and from other received data of module information unit.Once having acquired supervision and rule
Then data, processing can continue to step 710.
In step 710, module design center 602 such as can receive advertisement by the advertising information unit 608 shown in Fig. 6
Data.For example, the third party that module selection can be attempted to create advertisement 608 or immersion marketplace experience aboard informs.Example
Such as, as described in this article, film studio can create following module: permit passengers interact with the role from film,
Buy film commodity or viewing projection and/or trailer in advance.Body-building module can be by body-building dress company sponsors, room module of handling official business
It can be supported by Office Depot, also, restaurant can support food and drink module.The material that the part of cabin may also include patronage is (all
Such as, sports advertisement, targeted promotional material and the e-advertising of entertainment options and/or Internet connectivity are provided with).In embodiment
In, advertising unit 608 may also include about by the advertisement for being supplied to module with electrical way, (it then can be provided before distributing
To module) information.In embodiment, advertising unit 608 may also include the information about advertiser's competitive tender, so as on certain roads
On line, within certain flight time, for meet certain Demographic's overviews client, for specific block combiner with
And advertisement is provided for other suitable information related with advertisement value.In some embodiments, advertisement can be in the module
It is provided, or the module including aircraft can be supplied to aircraft based on Dynamic Pricing System (such as, auction and competitive tender system).Example
Such as, airline can to advertiser provide about route and the information of time (such as, historical yield) and with client's population
Statistical nature and the related information of request.Advertiser then can competitive tender, to have advertiser-sponsored used in the aircraft
Module or advertisement.Once having obtained advertising information, processing can continue to step 712.
In step 712, module design center 602 can such as 606 receiving module of module configuration unit shown in Fig. 6
Configuration.As described in this article, module configuration may include information (such as, the mould about available each specific module
The type of block, need need to object engagement, module weight, block length, other module sizes, be installed in module currently
Show and colour, is installed in module the current service item (for example, food, drink, cosmetics etc.) being installed in module
Current equipment (for example, sports equipment, monitor, desk, seat, bar desk etc.), module history information are (for example, from destination
The previous use in-flight that position is risen), module rentability information is (for example, module is from from current position to purpose status
The previous rentability used in-flight set, from rentability of destination locations etc.)).Module configuration may also include about
The total amount of module at module home-delivery center 504 and the information used, for example, with determine at module home-delivery center 504 whether
There are the excessive stocks of certain module.Once having obtained module information, processing can continue to step 714.
In step 714, module design center (such as, module design center 602 shown in Fig. 6), which can determine, to be assigned to
The module of aircraft and the physical order of the module in aircraft.As described in this article, in some embodiments, many possibility
Option be provided to operator so that operator can select between cabin configuration module, and in some embodiments,
It swipes the card and uses certain module.In some embodiments, it may include for the information for being supplied to operator of module selection and make
With the related module measurement such as rate, rentability, module measurement is provided to operator's instrument board, to select in final module
It selects and gives a hand.It in some embodiments, may include matching about other aircrafts and/or module for the instrument board of operator
The information of the available module at center is sent, so that operator's observable can be how for the selection of the module of particular flight
Other flights or current module stock are had an impact.Once selection course is completed, the information about selected module is just
It is provided to module delivery system, to obtain module, and by modular transportation to aircraft, to install.
Fig. 8 describes the exemplary steps of the modular cabin for assembling the aircraft according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
In embodiment, step can be executed by the component of all module delivery systems as described in this article.
In step 802, module control centre can receive the request for module.As described in this article, aircraft can need
Want one or more modules to be changed (for example, aircraft can land, thereby increases and it is possible to need replacing some modules).As closed herein
It is described in Fig. 5-7, information is provided to module control centre, which allows about being mounted to aircraft
In module and make decisions.Once having determined that module to be installed, processing can continue to step 804.
In step 804, obtain meet the component of received module request module.As described in this article, in reality
It applies in example, module can be obtained from the storage unit (for example, from stock of available module) from module home-delivery center, and be supplied to
Module dispenses truck (such as, module dispatching truck 306 (for example, loading berth)).Once module is obtained from home-delivery center,
Processing can continue to step 806.
In step 806, acquired module can (for example, dispensing truck by module) be transported like that as described in this article
The defeated boarding gate being located to associated aircraft.Once module has transported aircraft, processing can continue to step 808.
In step 808, module is mountable on aircraft.As described in this article, module dispatching truck may include being promoted
System, the lifting system allow module to be directly installed on aircraft from module dispatching truck.Module then can be inserted into aircraft,
It is positioned in the correct part of aircraft, locking is in place, and is attached to and need to use object.Once having installed module, the processing of Fig. 8 can
Terminate.
Example and embodiment presented herein is provided for exemplifying purpose, is not intended to limit herein
Provided the application or claim.It will be appreciated that specific embodiment disclosed herein and described herein
System, component, method, module, aircraft etc. do not need to take described concrete form, and can instead of want with the disclosure and right
It asks consistently by various different or additional mode applications.It will further be appreciated that the disclosure does not need to take institute herein bright
The concrete form really described, also, the disclosure be intended to include with appended claims and the consistent change of the disclosure and its modification,
For example, so that theme described herein optimizes.Disclosed theme is not limited to any single or tool described herein
The embodiment of body, but should be explained in the range and range according to appended claims.
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1. a kind of method, comprising:
Receive flight information;
Receiving module configuration information;And
One or more modules to be supplied to aircraft are determined based on the flight information and the module configuration information.
2. according to the method described in claim 1, wherein, the module configuration information includes selection rule, aircraft configuration information
And one or more of the information that user specifies.
3. the selection is regular according to the method described in claim 1, wherein, the module configuration information includes selection rule
Including module level configuration rule.
4. according to the method described in claim 3, wherein, the module level configuration rule include need to object requirement, regulatory requirements,
One or more of fixed project standard, attachment requirement, aisle requirement or height limitation.
5. the selection is regular according to the method described in claim 1, wherein, the module configuration information includes selection rule
Including aircraft-level configuration rule.
6. according to the method described in claim 5, wherein, the aircraft-level configuration rule includes the module type needed, supervision
It is required that, the safety equipment that needs, object need to be used to require, one or more of design rule or previous authentication information.
7. according to the method described in claim 1, wherein, the module configuration information includes module level configuration information, and wherein,
The module level configuration information includes placing require, illumination option, color options, need to use in object option or data collection option
It is one or more.
8. according to the method described in claim 1, wherein, the module configuration information includes aircraft-level module configuration information, and
Wherein, the aircraft-level module configuration information includes that acceptable module size, module need to use object requirement, acceptable module weight
One or more of the equipment of the installation of amount, module, the service provided at module and module safety equipment.
9. according to the method described in claim 1, wherein, the module configuration information includes aircraft configuration information.
10. according to the method described in claim 9, wherein, the aircraft configuration information includes module level aircraft configuration information, and
Wherein, the module level aircraft configuration information include cabin size, the need object of support, weight limitation, need to object connection type,
That supports need to install one or more of interface, the lock port of support, window position information or exits location information with object.
11. according to the method described in claim 9, wherein, the aircraft configuration information includes aircraft-level aircraft configuration information, and
Wherein, the aircraft-level aircraft configuration information include need to object area, it is dedicated object need to be used to require, passenger entrance door position or module
One or more of door position.
12. according to the method described in claim 1, further include:
Receive user's input related with the design of module;And
Configuration result is determined based on the received user's input of the institute and the module configuration information.
13. according to the method for claim 12, wherein the configuration result indicates whether the design of the module leads to
Cross one or more design rules.
14. according to the method for claim 12, wherein the configuration result indicates whether the design of the module leads to
Cross regulatory requirements.
15. according to the method for claim 12, wherein the configuration result indicates whether the design of the module leads to
Cross the probability of regulatory requirements.
16. according to the method described in claim 1, further include:
User related with the design that the module for aircraft configures is received to input;And
Configuration result is determined based on received user's input and the module configuration information.
17. according to the method for claim 16, wherein the configuration result instruction is matched for the module of the aircraft
Whether the design set passes through one or more design rules.
18. according to the method for claim 16, wherein the configuration result instruction is matched for the module of the aircraft
Whether the design set passes through regulatory requirements.
19. according to the method for claim 16, wherein the configuration result instruction is matched for the module of the aircraft
Whether the design set passes through the probability of regulatory requirements.
20. according to the method described in claim 1, wherein, the module configuration information includes selection rule, aircraft configuration information
And the information that user specifies.
21. according to the method described in claim 3, wherein, the module level configuration rule includes that need to be required with object, supervise and want
Project standard, attachment requirement, aisle requirement and the height limitation ask, fixed.
22. according to the method described in claim 5, wherein, the aircraft-level configuration rule includes the module type needed, supervision
It is required that, the safety equipment that needs, object need to be used to require, design rule and previous authentication information.
23. according to the method described in claim 1, wherein, the module configuration information includes module level configuration information, and its
In, the module level configuration information includes placing require, illumination option, color options, need to be selected with object option and data collection
?.
24. according to the method described in claim 1, wherein, the module configuration information includes aircraft-level module configuration information, and
Wherein, the aircraft-level module configuration information includes that acceptable module size, module need to use object requirement, acceptable module weight
The equipment of the installation of amount, module, the service and module safety equipment provided at module.
25. according to the method described in claim 9, wherein, the aircraft configuration information includes module level aircraft configuration information, and
Wherein, the module level aircraft configuration information include cabin size, the need object of support, weight limitation, need to object connection type,
That supports need to install interface, the lock port of support, window position information and exits location information with object.
26. according to the method described in claim 9, wherein, the aircraft configuration information includes aircraft-level aircraft configuration information, and
Wherein, the aircraft-level aircraft configuration information include need to object area, it is dedicated object need to be used to require, passenger entrance door position and mould
Block door position.
27. a kind of passenger model of aircraft, comprising:
Sealing cover;
One or more locking mechanisms are positioned to be fixedly attached to the sealing cover, wherein one or more of locking machines
Structure is configured to be fixedly positioned the passenger model relative to the corresponding mechanism of modularization aircraft cabin;
One or more attachment devices are fixedly attached to the sealing cover, wherein one or more of attachment device configurations
Object interconnecting piece need to be used at the corresponding of the modularization aircraft cabin is attached to;
One or more modular characters are located in the inside of the sealing cover.
28. passenger model according to claim 27, wherein the shape limited by the outer surface of the sealing cover is substantially suitable
Shape is in the module cargo area of the modularization aircraft cabin.
It further include being fixedly attached to the one or more of the sealing cover to insert 29. passenger model according to claim 27
Enter feature, wherein the insertion feature promotes the passenger model in the module cargo area of the modularization aircraft cabin
Movement in domain.
30. passenger model according to claim 29, wherein one or more of insertion features are located at least in the envelope
At the bottom outer surface of cover.
31. passenger model according to claim 29, wherein one or more of insertion features include roller, crawler belt, cunning
One or more of wheel, drive system or hook.
32. passenger model according to claim 27, wherein one or more of locking mechanisms are located at least in the envelope
The outer surface of cover.
33. passenger model according to claim 27, wherein one or more of locking mechanisms include hook, band, magnetism
One or more of device or gear drive.
34. passenger model according to claim 27, wherein the modularization aircraft cabin include it is common need to be total with object
Line, and wherein, it is described corresponding to be provided with object interconnecting piece via the common need object bus to the need object of offer
The right to use.
35. passenger model according to claim 27, wherein the common need with object bus by empty gas and water, rubbish,
Electric power, data and oxygen, which are supplied to, described corresponding need to use object interconnecting piece.
36. passenger model according to claim 27, wherein one or more of attachment devices are located at least in the envelope
The outer surface of cover.
37. passenger model according to claim 27 further includes module operating control device.
38. passenger model according to claim 27, wherein the module operating control device includes:
Communication interface;
Memory comprising instruction and module data;
Processor is coupled to the communication interface and the memory, wherein the processor is configured to execute the finger
It enables, obtains the module data, modify the module data, store the module data, and pass via the communication interface
Send and receive message.
39. the passenger model according to claim 38, wherein the module data includes module installation data.
40. the passenger model according to claim 38, wherein the module installation data includes the modularization aircraft machine
The need object that the passenger model is attached to the modularization aircraft cabin or the needs for the passenger model in cabin
Position.
41. passenger model according to claim 40, wherein the communication interface includes wireless communication interface, the mould
Block installation data is transmitted to communication unit associated with the modularization aircraft cabin from the wireless communication interface.
42. the passenger model according to claim 38, wherein the module data includes module operation data.
43. passenger model according to claim 42, wherein the module operation data includes about in the module
The use of resource, the purchase carried out in the module, customer information, with client using related information from sensor or
The data of business in module.
44. passenger model according to claim 42, wherein the module operation data includes about in the module
The use of resource, the purchase carried out in the module, customer information, with client using the related information from sensor with
And the data of the business in module.
45. the passenger model according to claim 38, wherein the module data includes module service data.
46. passenger model according to claim 45, wherein the module service data include available food and drink
Product option, the inventory of hydrotherapy supply, available film, available service, the personnel needed, the furniture of installation, installation
Computing device, the exercise device of installation or the hydrotherapy apparatus of installation.
47. passenger model according to claim 45, wherein the module service data include available food and drink
Product option, the inventory of hydrotherapy supply, available film, available service, the personnel needed, the furniture of installation, installation
Computing device, the exercise device of installation and the hydrotherapy apparatus of installation.
48. passenger model according to claim 27, wherein the modular character includes multiple desks and multiple seats,
Wherein, the multiple desk and the multiple seat are fixedly attached to the inner surface of the sealing cover.
49. passenger model according to claim 27, wherein the modular character includes cooking zone, the cooking area
Domain includes cooking surface, water channel and preparation surface, wherein at the cooking surface, the water intaking and preparation surface
It is fixedly attached to the inner surface of the sealing cover.
50. passenger model according to claim 27, wherein the modular character includes sales counter and multiple bar chairs,
In, the sales counter and the multiple bar chair are fixedly attached to the inner surface of the sealing cover.
51. passenger model according to claim 27 further includes multiple attachment points at the inner surface of the sealing cover,
Wherein, the multiple attachment point is configured to be releasably attached to the feature.
52. passenger model according to claim 27 further includes that one or more modules need to use object bus, wherein described
One or more modules need to be dispensed in the module with each of object bus need to use object.
53. passenger model according to claim 27, wherein the passenger model further includes being located at the sealing cover at least
Multiple attachment points at one end, wherein the multiple attachment point is configured to attach to the second sealing cover of the second passenger model.
54. passenger model according to claim 27, further includes:
One or more modules need to use object bus, wherein one or more of modules need to be with each of object bus described
Dispatching need to use object in module;With
Module need to use object tie point, be located at at least one end of the sealing cover, wherein the module need to be configured with object tie point
At the second sealing cover for being attached to the second passenger model, object need to be used to second passenger model offer is described.
55. passenger model according to claim 27, wherein at least part of the sealing cover is removable or shrinkable.
56. passenger model according to claim 53, wherein the removable or shrinkable part and the modularization fly
The emergency exit of machine cabin or window are corresponding.
57. a kind of aircraft, comprising:
Body, with outer surface;
Multiple modules, each of the multiple module have multiple walls, bottom plate and internal volume, wherein when being positioned at
When stating in the outer surface of body, the multiple module is formed inside modular cabin;
The multiple module is locked to the body by multiple locking mechanisms;And
Aircraft need to be connected to the multiple module by multiple tie points with object.
58. aircraft according to claim 57, wherein described need to be electric power with object.
59. aircraft according to claim 57 further includes modular door, wherein each of the multiple module can pass through
The modular door and be inserted into the body.
60. aircraft according to claim 59, wherein each of the multiple module is adapted to by the module
Door and be inserted into after, can be moved between the position in the outer surface.
61. aircraft according to claim 57, wherein each of the multiple module is pressed along the length of the aircraft
Positioned in sequence.
62. aircraft according to claim 57, wherein at least one of the multiple module includes passenger's seat.
63. aircraft according to claim 57, wherein at least one of the multiple module is chaise longue and food and drink mould
Block.
64. aircraft according to claim 57, wherein at least one of the multiple module is hydrotherapy and body-building mould
Block.
65. aircraft according to claim 64, wherein at least one of the multiple module is that office/work is empty
Between module.
66. a kind of method inside modular cabin for configuring aircraft, comprising:
It is inserted into the first module by the modular door of the aircraft, so that first module is located in the outer surface of the aircraft,
Wherein, first module includes bottom plate, multiple walls and internal volume;
First module is set to be moved to the first position in the aircraft;
First module is locked to the aircraft.
67. method according to claim 66, wherein first module includes the passenger seat in the internal volume
Seat.
68. method according to claim 67 further includes that aircraft need to be connected to first module with object bus.
69. method according to claim 66, further includes:
It is inserted into the second module by the modular door of the aircraft, so that second module is located at the described outer of the aircraft
In surface, wherein second module includes bottom plate, multiple walls and internal volume;
Second module is set to be moved to the second position in the aircraft;
Second module is locked to the aircraft.
70. method according to claim 69, further includes:
It, will be described when the aircraft is located at the boarding gate before being inserted into first module by the modular door
First modular transportation is to the aircraft.
71. method according to claim 70, including by truck by first modular transportation to the aircraft.
72. method according to claim 66 is included in front of being inserted into first module by the modular door, passes through
The modular door and the second module is removed out of described aircraft.
73. the method according to claim 72, wherein first module is the substitute of second module.
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