a rocking massage chair
based on feedback from midterms, a new design for fulfilling the idea of having a chair that includes active interaction, consoling touch & constant motion without the need of constantly pushing a pedal with ones feet.
Simplistic model to visualize mechanical solution
A pulley connected to the rocking chair is powered through the back and forth motion of the chair itself, by a lever fixed to the floor. This pulley powers massage rollers on the back of the chair via a belt.
Pulleys and timing belts exist in variable sizes and can be matched to the required distances of the contraption.
Inside of the pulleys bearings will be installed to connect rods to the corresponding parts such as the massage wheels.
message wheel concept
The message wheels are planned from wood, to have a natural material which is supposed to give a pleasant feeling on touch while being easily shapeable.
Aesthetics
scandinavian rocking chair
Scandinavian Lounge Chairs
Further Steps
- Have a chat with Matthias about car parts
- Figure out the exact placement of the message rollers in relation to the human body
- Meeting with Boris Odehnal (Head of Geometry Institute of Angewandte) for calculation of distances for the contraption
- Design pleasant aesthetics keeping a balance between comfort and technicality of the design
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