Spa Water Hammock Anchoring for Stable Zero-Gravity Floating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pool and spa systems do not effectively simulate the zero-gravity flotation experience, which is known for its health benefits, in standard pools without high salt concentrations, and lack recreational support options for users.
Innovation Solution
A spa user support system comprising a swim spa with multiple anchors and a user support hammock that attaches to these anchors using various coupling members, providing a buoyant and stable floating experience by limiting swaying, and incorporating a head support portion with optional pillow for comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a user support hammock is provided in a standard pool or spa, then users can experience supported flotation with health benefits, but the hammock may sway excessively without proper anchoring
Solution Approach 1:
The hammock system is divided into multiple independent attachment points (first attachment means at proximal end, second attachment means at distal end) that connect to separate anchors in the pool structure. This segmentation allows the hammock to be stabilized at multiple locations simultaneously, reducing excessive swaying while maintaining the relaxation experience.
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple anchors are used to stabilize the hammock, then hammock stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment means are integrated directly into the hammock structure itself, combining the hammock body with the attachment mechanisms. This merging reduces the need for separate, complex anchoring components while achieving stable multi-point attachment to the pool structure.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the hammock is made taut to reduce swaying, then stability is improved, but the hammock becomes less comfortable for relaxation
Solution Approach 1:
The hammock employs different tension characteristics in different regions: the attachment points and connecting sections are tensioned to provide stability and minimize swaying, while the user support portions are maintained with appropriate slack to ensure comfort and relaxation. This local differentiation of tension quality resolves the contradiction between stability and comfort.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system allows users to experience a relaxing, zero-gravity-like floatation in standard pools by providing stable support and buoyancy, enhancing relaxation and recreational use while minimizing movement, thus simulating the health benefits of zero-gravity flotation.
Implementation Method 1
the user support hammock (20) for supporting a user while the user floats in the water of the swim spa (15) under a buoyant force of the water of the swim spa (15) against the user
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AI summary
A system and method for providing a hammock for a user to rest thereon in the water of the spa. The hammock may include a proximal end with head support portion and one or more attachment means for connection to an anchor on the spa shell, and a distal end with one or more attachment means for connection to an anchor on the spa shell. One or more lateral coupling members may couple the hammock to the lateral sides of the spa, and one or more longitudinal coupling members may couple the hammock to a front side and/or back side of the spa. The longitudinal and lateral coupling members may support the hammock in the water to give the user a unique flotation experience.