Orbit Trolley Serves Up an Efficient Frame on Space-Starved Airplanes
Amelia Roblin — June 14, 2012 — Autos
A passenger will rarely win a standoff against an airplane meal cart, and according to Heather Dunne's research, flight attendants feel no less frustrated with the bulky obstacles that they push up and down the aisles. The Orbit Trolley is an innovative solution to several problems that aircraft occupants face, and its success can be attributed to size and its mechanics.
At just eight inches wide, the pushcart allows people to pass on one side, and its extra lengthy body still accommodates up to 60 packaged dinners. Stewardesses pick the compact boxes from openings in the top of the Orbit Trolley and a pressure shelf system elevates the cartons below to prevent any need to bend over. Finally, the compartment travels along a rail to keep it secure during turbulence and straight in course from nose to tail.
At just eight inches wide, the pushcart allows people to pass on one side, and its extra lengthy body still accommodates up to 60 packaged dinners. Stewardesses pick the compact boxes from openings in the top of the Orbit Trolley and a pressure shelf system elevates the cartons below to prevent any need to bend over. Finally, the compartment travels along a rail to keep it secure during turbulence and straight in course from nose to tail.
Trend Themes
1. Efficient Airplane Meal Carts - The Orbit Trolley offers a compact, efficient solution to the bulky and frustrating airplane meal carts, allowing for easier passage and improved storage.
2. Space-saving Innovations - The Orbit Trolley's slim design addresses the space constraints on airplanes, providing a solution that maximizes storage capacity while minimizing aisle obstruction.
3. Mechanical Advancements in Airplane Carts - The pressure shelf system and rail travel mechanism of the Orbit Trolley demonstrate opportunities for disruptive innovation in the design and function of airplane meal carts.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace - The aerospace industry can benefit from the efficiency and space-saving features of the Orbit Trolley, improving the overall passenger experience and operational workflow.
2. Hospitality and Food Service - The hospitality and food service industry can explore similar compact and efficient solutions for meal service in limited space environments, such as trains, buses, and cruise ships.
3. Manufacturing and Design - The manufacturing and design industry can leverage the mechanical advancements seen in the Orbit Trolley to develop innovative solutions for a variety of compact storage systems in different sectors.
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