KINEO

Kineo has developed out of the popular 3.60 task chair from Forma 5. The seat pan attaches to a unique knuckle joint that compliments the natural movement of the body. It requires the user to maintain stability by the increase use of their muscles and knees.

Kineo provides an option that combines the dynamic side to side balancing movement with the synchro motion mechanism. If this option is sellected the balancing movement remains active. Alternatively, there is a basic version which only has the synchro motion mechanism. In either case the sliding seat is standard.

The Kineo seat displacement of 100mm is the largest on the market allowing the chair to adapt to all heights of users. The average displacement generally seems to be only 50mm.

The chair is profoundly versatile; adapting to a wide range of users through a sliding seat pan, lumbar support, various castors and adjustable arms. The designer also has a part to play sellecting bases and upholstery finishes.

Kineo is certified to the ergonomic standard NPR1813 which conforms to the European Standard UNE-EN1335. This confirms the chair is suitable for persons of a greater or lesser size than average. The chair’s unique features of seat adjustment and arm placement provides for many sizes of users.

Soft to touch and breathable, the task chair is upholstered with a 3D mesh. Due to its elastic qualities and to the dynamic swing of the chair, the epithelial pressure decreases, reaching 19.2mm Hg for seat and 26mm Hg for backrest. This function is essential to preserve the health and comfort of the user, as excessive pressure on the skin (higher than 90mm Hg) for a long time (1-2 hours) may cause loss of epithelial blood supply, causing potential discomfort.

The system provides the ability to adjust the curve of the lumbar support not only vertically but also in shape; providing optimim support for the user.

The arms with the 3D function are adjustable in height, depth and angle. If the user can utilise the arm pad whilst working it can releive tensión in the shoulders. Pressure on the intervertebral discs can be reduced if the arms are used when sitting or returning to a standing position from the chair. Basically, the user can adjust the arms to suit their personal requirements without restraint.