Enhanced Seating Furniture Chassis with Improved Cable Management and Automation
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An innovative seating furniture chassis featuring a cable management system, automatic device configuration, and real-time feedback to enhance user experience, safety, and efficiency.
Background and Problem Solved
Known seating furniture chassis have inherent limitations, such as cluttered cables, time-consuming setup, and limited user feedback. The present inventive concept addresses these issues by introducing a cable management system, automated device configuration, and real-time feedback to improve the overall user experience and efficiency.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced seating furniture chassis comprises a base body and a plurality of electrically conductive cables fastened to the base body. The cables are arranged in a cable management system that reduces clutter and improves accessibility to the peripheral electrical devices. The central electrical device is configured to automatically detect and configure the peripheral electrical devices, thereby reducing setup time and improving user experience. Additionally, the central electrical device provides real-time feedback to a user regarding the status of the peripheral electrical devices, improving safety and efficiency. The operating device can be arranged on a movable arm, allowing the user to adjust the position of the operating device to improve ergonomics and reduce fatigue.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept introduces a novel cable management system, automated device configuration, and real-time feedback, which are not present in the original patent. These features improve the overall user experience, safety, and efficiency, thereby providing a non-obvious solution to the inherent limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include different cable management system designs, such as cable ties or cable organizers. Additionally, the central electrical device could be configured to provide customized feedback to users based on their preferences or habits.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced seating furniture chassis has significant commercial potential in the office furniture, healthcare, and gaming industries, where users require efficient, safe, and ergonomic seating solutions. The inventive concept can be integrated into various seating furniture designs, providing a competitive advantage to manufacturers and improving user satisfaction.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Ergonomic furniture design and electromechanical systems, with expertise in seating furniture chassis, electrical cable management, and control system integration
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with a bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, familiar with furniture design, electrical system integration, and control mechanism implementation, with 3-5 years of industry experience in furniture manufacturing or automation systems
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's proposed cable management, automated device configuration, and real-time feedback are logical extensions of the source patent's fundamental chassis design. The variations represent incremental improvements using standard engineering techniques to address known limitations in existing seating furniture systems. These modifications would be considered predictable solutions within the ordinary capabilities of a skilled practitioner in the field.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,087 |
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| Title | Seating furniture chassis |
| Assignee(s) | Innotec Motion GmbH |