Modular Motion Seating Base Assembly for Uneven Commercial Flooring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Commercial environments such as movie theaters face challenges in accommodating motion furniture that can move between positions due to uneven flooring and space constraints, requiring a design that allows for easy adjustment and minimal space usage between seating units.
Innovation Solution
A modular base system with adjustable legs for leveling, a mechanism for easy removal and replacement of components, and a low-profile metal footrest plate that allows a wraparound chaise pad to slide, along with a slim profile chair back assembly for increased comfort and reduced space requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If motion furniture is used in commercial environments with uneven flooring, then seating comfort and position adjustment are improved, but installation stability and levelness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs adjustable legs with threaded mechanisms that allow dynamic adjustment of each leg's length independently. This enables the seating unit to adapt to uneven flooring surfaces while maintaining stability, resolving the contradiction between position adjustment capability and installation stability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If modular base system with adjustable legs is used to accommodate uneven flooring, then adaptability to different environments is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base system is divided into modular components including individual adjustable legs, each functioning as an independent unit. This segmentation allows each leg to be adjusted separately to compensate for flooring irregularities, providing adaptability while keeping each individual component relatively simple in design.
3Ease of repair
If easy removal and replacement of components is implemented, then ease of repair and maintenance is improved, but connection reliability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates pre-designed quick-release connection mechanisms that allow components to be easily removed and replaced. These connections are engineered with locating features and securing elements that ensure proper alignment and stable connection when assembled, maintaining reliability while enabling easy maintenance.
4Volume of moving object
If slim profile chair back assembly is used to reduce space requirements, then space efficiency is improved, but structural strength may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The slim profile chair back assembly utilizes composite construction combining multiple materials with complementary properties. This allows the structure to achieve sufficient strength and durability while maintaining a reduced profile that minimizes the space required between rows of seating.
Data Source
AI summary
A modular base system is provided that allows easy installation and maintenance in a row of motion seating units. Arms are easily removable from a base assembly. The base assembly also provides structure allowing easy installation and removal of the motion mechanism. The base assembly also allows easy installation and removal of a back panel. The motion mechanism includes a pivotal seat frame attachment allowing the seat to be pivoted upwardly, from the front of the mechanism.