Integrating variety, assembly, and lightweight design in product architecture of cabin monument

In aircraft cabin design, particularly in the design of aircraft monuments such as galleys, there are specific conflicting objectives that needs to be balanced. The key objectives are to meet customer requirements, optimise assembly processes for increased production and achieve lightweight design for efficient operations. The paper presents a methodical approach that integrates variety, assembly efficiency and lightweight design considerations into the early stages of product architecture design. Using the after monument of the Airbus A320 family as an example, the paper proposes specific module drivers such as 'common unit', 'different specification' and 'load path compatible modules' to guide the design process. These module drivers aim to harmonise the different objectives of stakeholders, including aircraft manufacturers, cabin manufacturers and airlines. The method is illustrated using a geometric representation of product architecture alternatives optimised for each of the variety, assembly and lightweighting objectives. Overall, the paper contributes to the advancement of a stakeholder-oriented modularisation approach and provides a starting point for future developments. It highlights the importance of defining module drivers and visualising the trade-offs to achieve a balanced product architecture in the aviation industry.

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Assembly

Aviation

Lightweight

Modularisation

Variety

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621.8: Machine Engineering

620.1: Engineering Mechanics and Materials Science

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Integrating variety, assembly, and lightweight design in product architecture of cabin monument