Floating Seat

This module provides a length compliant solution that has a natural, flexible feel. Along with other elements it provides a floating base that encourages good posture and minor strain to the core of the user. This is achieved by forcing the user to balance in the chair in a manner of speaking. Other elements, such as the narrow primary support structure provide additional enforcement. The seat is also designed shallow to force the user to align to the Lumbar Pillow Block. This is also intended to minimize Deep Tissue Thrombosis and improve circulation through the thighs.

The floating seat is composed of a wooden frame with a centralized speaker compartment. This compartment is ported towards the bottom, and is designed to focus low frequency sound up at the user and through the central column with direct coupling to the Primary Dynamic Tensioner for direct transfer into the Pillow Blocks. This coupling allows for enhanced 3D sound and motion effects as well as Massage or Harmonic Stimulation.

The wooden ribs that form the seat have a series of straps mounted to them with reinforcement at the front of the structure. These straps are slung so as to replicate the structural lines of a suspension bridge and allow for higher loads with less material.

On the straps is a series of foam inserts. These shape the seat internally so that they are similar to a tractor seat. This additional compliance and strain causes the seat to cradle the user and keep them feeling centered even when the seat is tilted forward in its lower positions.

This module is covered so that the primary stresses to the covering are wrapped over the ends of the structure and pinned there to maximize load distribution. Sewn elements that attach to the upper surface are therefore not strained when the user sits, and will last longer, as well as allow for a nearly seamless design.

This module is attached to sling arms and mount towards the front of the seat. These sling arms are responsible for allowing the seat to flex laterally. This lateral flexing provides the beneficial core strain intended by the design.

The bottom of the seat is outfitted with a series of hook points on both sides. These accept a run of bungee cord that mates in turn to the sides of the main support column and provide the majority of the load bearing for the seat. The ends of the Sling Arms are mounted to the main support column internally. These divide the load between the 2 pairs of sling arms, and interface to the primary Dynamic Tensioners. The sling arms are discussed here as it is beneficial in understanding the relationship of the elements. As the seat can be changed, the sling arms are to be considered integral to the main support column and will be revisited there as well.