Abstract
This paper establishes a general furniture folding methodology that is aimed at flexible aircraft cabin interiors. This methodology will allow users to modify existing furniture pieces to their liking and thereby customizing their overall travel experience. The folding methodology also includes a process to quantify the transformation of the furniture pieces. This paper also introduces two design concepts called Open-on-Demand and Reconfiguration to allow passengers to modify an otherwise rigid cabin. The advantages of the multi-functional space saving furniture pieces are also illustrated in this paper. While the general folding methodology was developed for aircraft interiors, it can be adapted for any furniture piece positioned within any environment.
Acknowledgements
This research was made possible due to the support of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and Bombardier Aviation under an Industrial Research Chair program to the second author.
Scholarly Commons Citation
Venkatesh, A.,
Xi, F.,
&
Chung, J.
(2021).
Folding Methodology for Flexible Aircraft Interiors.
International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace,
8(1).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2021.1518
