Options for lifting mechanisms for beds, operating nuances

What is

Beds equipped with a lifting mechanism are often supplemented with a compartment for storing large items.
The linen box is located under the mattress and has partitions that divide it into 2-3 sections. If necessary, the sleeping place is raised and fixed in a certain position. The device is attached to the sides of the case and the base. The lifting mechanism is used in the production of children's and adult beds. The models have a number of advantages compared to other sleep structures:

• combining two pieces of furniture;
• saving free space;
• the presence of compartments for storing things;
• wide range of colors and textures;
• ease of use;
• easy care.

Lift beds also have some disadvantages. The products are expensive, characterized by rather large sizes, so they are difficult to move and transport. Dust accumulates in storage drawers, mattress lifters break down quickly, and beds sag over time. There is no free space under the furniture, which makes cleaning difficult.

Beds with a lifting mechanism are installed not only at home, but also in hospitals and nursing homes. Modern models are regulated using a remote control.

Which mechanism to choose

Above we described the most popular types of sofa transformation mechanisms. Each design has its pros and cons, and when choosing, you need to take into account your budget, personal preferences, and operating features. If you need to choose a sofa for every day, Eurosofa, puma, dolphin, pantograph are suitable.

Expert opinion

Korzhavin Daniil Dmitrievich

Designer of stylish home furniture

The sofas are durable, comfortable and easy to disassemble. Each model is equipped with a box for storing accessories. When assembled, they do not take up much space. If you plan to use the sofa only during the day, there is no point in a retractable mechanism; a monolithic model will do.

A folding sofa with a transformation mechanism is a convenient and universal solution. But it is important to consider exactly how it unfolds, and what are the pros and cons of the chosen option. During the purchase process, be sure to inspect the product and, if necessary, check with the seller for details.

Why use it?

Modern designers and owners of apartments with smart layouts recommend using folding furniture, which with one movement turns into a full-fledged sleeping place and saves free space. Vertical and horizontal folding sofas are successfully camouflaged due to a reliable element. The mechanism for an orthopedic-type folding bed should be selected with the following factors taken into account:

• Convenient operating principle without additional effort or stress;
• The presence of a shock absorber function, due to which the furniture remains comfortable and anatomically correct;
• Suitable device dimensions;
• A special type of fastener that allows you to install parts without unnecessary holes and cracks on furniture.

A universal option for bed frames of any type is gas lifts, which operate using gas springs. Two parts are mounted to different parts of the furniture, as a result of which part of the model is allowed to rise or rotate at a certain angle. High-quality sofa mechanisms can work for several years in a row without additional repairs and maintenance. Modern manufacturers offer a variety of high-power options that allow you to smoothly and easily transform the case to the desired limit.

Transformation mechanism for the Elf sofa

This mechanism is a subtype of Click-Clack. There are folding armrests

How the mechanism works: The mechanism unfolds easily. The armrests move apart, the backrest leans back to create a sleeping area.

"Elf" refers to mechanisms of metal construction. The frame is made of profile metal pipes. Wooden slats. The armrests are height adjustable and have different positions. This function allows you to create the most comfortable position of the armrests for a lying position.

Advantages: compact model of sofas, good flat sleeping place, slats give a good orthopedic effect, armrests are adjustable - you can create a sofa for yourself.

Disadvantages: you cannot place the sofa against the wall.

Purpose

Using a lifting mechanism for a bed allows you to free up part of the room area. This is achieved in several ways:

• the bed itself is moved to a vertical position and retracted into a niche in the wall;
• Only the sleeping place rises to form a useful volume with quick access to storage for a wide variety of things.

As for the first option, it is the optimal solution for one-room apartments and studio apartments. One of its varieties is the transformation of a bed into another piece of furniture. As a rule, this is a sofa. This transformation is very useful from an ergonomic point of view. By purchasing one piece of furniture, you get two at once, performing different functions. However, as practice shows, in terms of comfort, a sofa bed is much inferior to full-fledged mattresses that are used in classic beds.

By opening the orthopedic base at a large angle, you can get free access to the farthest corners of the box

The second option is advisable to use in two-room apartments. In this case, a smaller room is allocated for the bedroom, even if there is no space for installing a wardrobe and other furniture. A useful area for storing various things and bed linen will be provided by a box under a rising mattress.

It is advisable to divide the useful space inside the bed into several compartments. If this was not done during production, it is recommended to use special boxes

Using a bed with a lifting device provides additional benefits:

• reliable and careful storage of things. Since the box lid is under significant pressure from the weight of the mattress, it fits tightly and does not let dust inside;
• easier cleaning. The bed is adjacent to the floor with its entire base area, dirt does not penetrate under it;
• ease of use. Modern lifting mechanisms are equipped with various devices that make it easy to lift the top cover, despite the significant weight of the structure and mattress.

Side lifting mechanism for children's wardrobe-bed

Installing hinges

So, we’ve figured out the types and purposes of hinges, now let’s finally look at how to install them correctly. This procedure can be roughly divided into several stages:

Installation steps

Preparing tools

To install regular card hinges, you only need an electric drill and a pencil. Furniture hinges are much more difficult to install, so you need to prepare the following tools:

• Electric drill;
• Router (if you don’t have a router, you can use a feather type drill);
• Tape measure and pencil;
• Building level.

Furniture preparation

Preparing furniture involves marking. To do this, you need to attach the door to the furniture, level it, and then attach the hinge. The position of the latter should be outlined with a pencil.

The work begins with marking

To complete the marking, you will need two people. One should hold the door with a level attached to it, and the second should apply the hinge and mark. If the work has to be done alone, the position of the hinge should be measured using a tape measure.

It must be said that when installing furniture hinges, extreme marking accuracy is not needed, since it is possible to adjust them in almost all planes.

Installation

installation instructions

The installation of wooden doors is carried out in a similar way. If the facade is glass, a special mounting hole must be made in it to install the hinge. To perform this, you will need special equipment. Therefore, it is better not to try to drill a hole yourself, but contact any local furniture manufacturing or repair company.

Attaching the hinge to the glass

If there is a mounting hole, the hinge fastening element is inserted into it and secured with a mating ring on the inside. The rest of the work is performed according to the scheme described above.

Types of lifting equipment

• hoists - suspended lifting and transport devices, designed on the principle of a gearbox - a system of blocks and pulleys reduces the traction force on the drive handle (the work of lifting a heavy load is performed by a large number of repetitions).
• winches , due to transmission mechanisms, provide a large gain in output force, can be suspended by a hook or installed on a flat plane, and move the load in vertical and horizontal directions.
• trolleys and stackers are designed for transporting cargo and its convenient storage. They have a platform and wheels, and are often equipped with a hydraulic lifting mechanism.
• hydraulic crane - mobile hydraulic lifting equipment, with a movable boom from which the load is suspended.
• Lifts are mobile and stationary devices of various shapes and designs, designed for hanging and fixing a car and its individual parts.

Manual

The simplest and most affordable. It became most widespread in the early nineties. Since then, his popularity has been steadily declining. At the moment it is used only in budget bed models. Considering that chipboard is used as a material for furniture of this class, frequent use can cause the hinges to become deformed and fail. It should be noted that the lift itself is durable and quite reliable, and breaks quite rarely.

The operating principle of a manual lift is to use physical force, since its design does not contain compensating components and mechanisms. This device is not recommended for installation on children's beds due to the high risk of injury.

Modern manual lifts are designed in such a way that they can later be equipped with a compensating spring or a gas lift

Spring

Twisted springs are used as a load compensator in such mechanisms. Their use significantly reduces physical effort, but does not compensate for it completely. The device is affordable and very effective, so it is often used both on budget beds and on more expensive furniture models. With frequent use, over time, the springs stretch and need to be replaced. The average service life, depending on the intensity of use, is 3-5 years.

The number of springs used in the mechanism depends on the weight of the moving part of the bed

On gas shock absorbers

The lifting mechanism on gas shock absorbers (gas elevators) is the most expensive. However, the high cost is fully compensated by the convenience and safety of operation. A properly selected gas lift completely compensates for the load from the moving part of the bed. This allows even children and people with disabilities to use the lifting mechanism without any strain. If you choose the right shock absorbers and do not overload them during operation, then the duration of its operation can be 10 years or more.

Lifting mechanism on gas shock absorbers

Important! The gas shock absorber uses nitrogen as a working substance, pumped into a sealed cylinder under high pressure. There is also an oil damper, piston and gaskets. Self-repair of a gas lift without special equipment is impossible. Moreover, failure of the cylinder can result in sudden release of oil and gasket parts, which can result in personal injury.

The structure of the gas cylinder of lifting mechanisms

Varieties

There are three types of bed lifting devices:

Manual

This is the simplest lifting mechanism for a hinged bed. The principle of its operation is based on the use of human physical strength, because it does not contain power units that compensate for the weight of the raised bed. The advantages of manual mechanisms: low price, strength and reliability.

It is not recommended to install manual lifting mechanisms on beds for children. The child may not be able to cope with unfolding the bed on his own and may be injured.

Spring

As a lift, such mechanisms use twisted springs, which take on part of the load and significantly facilitate the transformation of the bed. If it is necessary to reduce the force of the mechanism, it is enough to remove the springs, but it is impossible to increase it. Over time, the springs gradually stretch, the connections wear out, and eventually the mechanism has to be replaced.

On gas shock absorbers

This lifting mechanism is the most comfortable because it takes on the entire load when lifting the bed. This quality allows women, teenagers, and people with disabilities to use beds with this mechanism.

This bed lifting mechanism uses a gas shock absorber as a power unit. It consists of a cylinder filled with nitrogen under high pressure, an oil damper and a piston with a rod.

The gas shock absorber mechanism consists of:

• Metal plates and corners;
• Steel axle;
• Gas elevator.

Plates and corners are attached to the berth and to the sides of the box. When lowering, the plates rotate on the axis and the gas elevator is compressed under the pressure created by the weight of the berth. When lifting, the force of gas pressure pushes out a piston with a rod, which smoothly moves the stock to a vertical position.

The power of gas elevators is indicated in Newtons (N). Beds require mechanisms with power from 600 N to 2200 N.

The only disadvantage of a gas lift is its high cost, which, however, is justified by its ease of use and durability.

Characteristics and features of lifting equipment

Although lifting equipment is extremely diverse, and each type has its own individual characteristics, a number of general parameters can be specified. Please consider them before you buy.

The main characteristic is the carrying capacity (the maximum weight of the load being lifted), it can range from 100 kg to several tons. Also for many devices the lifting height . Hoists and winches can have a length of 10-20 m; usually this lifting construction equipment is used for connections between levels. For most warehouse and production work, a parameter of 1-3 m is sufficient (this is the working height for stackers, hydraulic cranes, lifting tables). When choosing, you need to pay attention to the direction of movement of the load - only vertically, vertically and horizontally, freely in any direction, etc.

Some devices require special installation (hanging, laying monorails), others require a sufficient width of passages. All this must be taken into account when selecting lifting equipment to equip a warehouse, workshop, or workshop.

What are the different types of wardrobe bed models?

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The market for transformable furniture is constantly evolving, offering consumers improved and multifunctional solutions. In addition to standard wardrobe beds, which are 2-in-1 furniture, the furniture market offers models that combine the functions of three or more items. 3 in 1 furniture is often used in the arrangement of children's rooms, living rooms and offices.

The 3 in 1 category includes models that combine such transformation schemes as:

• wardrobe-bed-sofa;
• wardrobe-bed-table;
• bunk wardrobe bed.

In the first option, when folding the transformable bed, the lower part of the furniture is transformed into a cozy sofa. In the second option, the design provides for a table built into the cabinet. During transformation, the tabletop does not change its position, and accordingly, the objects located on the table do not change their position.

Bunk wardrobe beds are two single transformers connected to each other by hinges that provide synchronous folding and unfolding of beds.

Dimensions and characteristics

Beds differ from each other in several characteristics, each of which is important when choosing the optimal option for a bed lift.

Dimensions

Length - the standard length of beds for adults is in the range from 200 to 220 cm, for children - from 120 to 190 cm. Width - depends on the number of beds. Children's beds have a width of 60-70 cm, single beds 90-100 cm, the standard width of double beds is from 120 to 160 cm.

The height is chosen so that it is easier for its users to lie down and get up (lower for children, higher for older people). Combinations of length and width within the specified limits can be very different and are chosen depending on the desires of those who will sleep on it.

Beds measuring 160x200 cm and having a lifting mechanism with a gas lift can be considered the standard for double models. All these parameters influence the choice of lifting device only in combination with other characteristics.

The weight of the sleeping place is mainly influenced by the mattress. There are a lot of varieties of its fillers and their weight can vary significantly. The weight of the part of the bed being lifted is a major factor in determining the type and power of the lifting mechanism required. For example, for lifting a double bed with an orthopedic mattress, a spring mechanism is not very suitable, not to mention the manual version. And for a single bed with a foam mattress, the use of an expensive gas mechanism would be unjustified.

Design

Beds with a lifting mechanism have two types of design - with a horizontal lift of the berth and with a vertical lift of the entire bed (wardrobe bed). You can raise the bed in two ways - by fixing the box parallel to the horizontal level at a certain distance from it, or by opening it like a book, from the foot of the bed.

In addition to the foot, any side of the bed can also be raised if you install the lifting mechanism a little differently. A side lift is needed in cases where, for reasons of optimal placement, it is decided to place the bed sideways close to the wall.

All options require symmetrical installation of two lifting devices of the same type on the box. For a single version of this design, any lifting device is suitable. In double beds, as a rule, gas lifts are used, regardless of the weight of the bed.

There are also two options for lifting the wardrobe bed. The bed is raised either by the foot or by the side. In both cases, the transformation can be done with very little effort if the lifting mechanism of this bed uses a gas lift. But its power for each single-bed version will be different. When lifting from the side, it is possible to use a spring lift. A manual device is usually not used for this design.

Installing a very powerful gas lift on a bed is not recommended, since in this case it will be very difficult to lower or raise the frame. You can roughly determine the required power at the rate of 10 N per 1 kilogram of the weight of the structure being lifted.

When choosing the type of lifting device, there are three other factors to consider:

• Operating mode – regular raising of the bed or occasional;
• The physical capabilities of the person who will sleep on it;
• Lift price – the cost of different types of lifting devices varies by an order of magnitude, so not every user will be willing to spend money on an expensive lift unless necessary.

Horizontal

Vertical

Sofas without transformation mechanisms

Such sofas, by definition, do not contain transformation elements and cannot be arranged. Sofas without mechanisms are used to create seating for two or more people. You can offer this option for a sofa in a small living room. Less often they can be found as a sofa for sleeping. Although for people who are not overweight, using a sofa in this capacity is quite acceptable.

Non-folding sofas can be used as independent sofa modules. Using several of these modules, especially of different sizes, you can change the shape of a sofa made up of modules.

A monolithic sofa is suitable for the hallway, for the living room and will decorate the kitchen or dining room. Such sofas can often be found in public places.

Pros: There is no mechanism, which means there is nothing to break. The service life of monolithic sofas is longer than the service life of folding sofas.

Cons: no mechanism, no ability to transform the sofa. Monolithic sofas are not suitable for organizing sleeping places, especially if you need to accommodate two or more people.

Construction type

The reliability and cost of beds are determined by their dimensions and structural features. Depending on the type of design, the following types of products are distinguished:

1. With vertical lift. The furniture consists of wardrobes and beds. The berth rises completely, then retracts against the wall.
2. With horizontal lift. In this case, the entire surface of the bed can move parallel to the floor. As a rule, this is typical for double options. Single and one-and-a-half beds - rise from the side or to the headboard.

Transformation of structures can be carried out in two ways: the bed is raised from the side or from the foot. In the first and second cases, the process does not occur without minor efforts if a gas lift is used as a lifting mechanism. The power of the device varies depending on the design features of the piece of furniture.

Side lift models are usually equipped with a spring mechanism. The manual option is not used in such cases.

Vertical lift

Horizontal

Lifting from the side

Types of four-hinged hinges

Above we looked at several types of four-hinged hinges, and found out that they differ in the type of location of the door relative to the body. But this is not their only difference. They also differ in the method of fastening, and are divided according to this parameter into the following types:

Four-hinge hinges come with a closer

All of the above four-hinged hinges come with or without a closer. The door closer simplifies the process of opening and closing doors.

Tips for choosing

Finding the right lift bed is not a difficult task. However, to purchase high-quality, durable furniture, you will need to take into account some nuances. When choosing, the following criteria are important:

1. Dimensions. Single models are made in the form of a compact ottoman, designed for installation in a corner. The products are equipped with spring or gas lifts; they are great for children and teenagers. In furniture with dimensions of 140 × 200 cm, the mechanism is located along the entire length, allowing one adult to rest comfortably. Large double structures with dimensions of 180 × 200 cm are designed for two people. Despite their impressive dimensions, they help save space during the day.
2. Operating mode. Take into account the regularity of raising the bed - daily or occasionally.
3. User's physical capabilities. Single models with gas and spring systems are relevant for children, 140 × 200 cm are suitable for teenagers, and adults can transform double beds.
4. Price. Purchasing expensive lifting mechanisms for a bed is only advisable if you regularly use the bed. If the product is rarely lifted, affordable hand-held devices are suitable.
5. Reliability. The most durable mechanisms are those on hinges, which is due to their simplicity. Almost nothing can break in them, so repairs and replacement of parts will not be required. Elements made from high-quality materials can last for several decades.
6. Safety. Experts recommend giving preference to mechanisms equipped with locks that protect against spontaneous lowering of the berth. This criterion is especially important if the furniture will be used by a child.

Although Italian-made lifting mechanisms are popular, domestic products can also be of high quality and durable. When choosing the appropriate option, you need to pay attention to real consumer reviews.

Large beds with gas shock absorbers look ideal in spacious bedrooms. An original addition to the interior will be models with a non-standard configuration: round, oval, with a large soft headboard. For small rooms, wardrobe beds or models with a horizontal lift are suitable. The children's room does not need large furniture; the optimal solution would be a single-bed design.

Options for mattress sizes for beds, selection criteria

If you regularly use a lifting mechanism, it is better to give preference to expensive, high-quality fittings

Physically weak people are advised to opt for a model with gas shock absorbers

Mechanisms with hinges are the most durable. Mechanisms with locks are considered safer.

Transformation mechanism for the Kangaroo sofa

The principle of operation of the mechanism: completely similar to the operation of the Dolphin mechanism

The kangaroo is a kind of dolphin mechanism. Thanks to its design, “Kangaroo” allows the production of sofa models with high legs, which increases the height of the berth. The mechanism got its name due to the similarity of the folding trajectory of the sofa with the jumping trajectory of a kangaroo.

Advantages: easy folding, optimal sleeping height.

Disadvantages: not durable.

Criterias of choice

In order for the bed lifting mechanism to last a long time, the following factors must be taken into account when choosing it.

• Power . When calculating the power of springs or gas lift of a lifting mechanism, you must adhere to the rule: for 1 kg of weight of the structure being moved, you need to spend 10 N. It is not advisable to use more powerful springs or gas shock absorbers, since their operation will be quite difficult.
• Safety . It is desirable that the device be equipped with additional locks that prevent the structure from spontaneously folding. This is especially important if the mechanism will be used by a child.
• Durability . The most durable are manual mechanisms. This is due to their simplicity. In fact, there is nothing to break there; rather, the furniture itself will fail. Products made from quality materials can last for decades.
• Springs are subject to wear . During operation, they can jump out of the fasteners, and over time they stretch and cannot create the force for which they are designed. The average service life does not exceed 5 years.
• Gas lifts are more reliable . As a rule, manufacturers provide a guarantee for 20,000 lifts and lowerings, which is about 10 years of operation.
• Price . Products from well-known brands can cost an order of magnitude more than conventional lifting mechanisms with the same functionality. Undoubtedly, with intensive use, the quality of the work performed and the materials used will make itself felt. But many domestic products are in no way inferior to European ones and, of course, are much stronger than Chinese ones.

You should also take into account:

• bed and room sizes;
• who will use the sleeping area;
• the position of the bed relative to other furniture located in the room. The method of lifting depends on this - at an angle or horizontal;
• in which direction the sleeping place or the bed as a whole will rise (move).

The elaborate design of branded products often hides the same design solutions as in ordinary furniture in the mid-price category.

Transformation mechanism for the sofa “Pantograph” (“Tick-tock”, “Puma”, “Walking Eurobook”)

It’s the same story with Pantograph as with Klik Klak sofas. Apparently, for the sake of the catchphrase, sellers and manufacturers came up with a number of ingenious names for essentially the same mechanism.

So what else were we able to find under the guise of “Pantograph”: sofas with “Tick-Tock”, “Puma” and even “Walking Eurobook” mechanisms. But to avoid further confusion, I’ll call the mechanism “Pantograph” (it sounds somehow solid and mysterious))).

The pantograph originated as a variant of the Eurobook mechanism. The difference is that the “pantograph” does not have deployment rollers. The rest have parameters similar to the “Eurobook”. Equipped with internal storage niches, it has a large, flat sleeping area.

How the mechanism works: To unfold it, just lift the sofa seat by grasping its edge in the middle. Sofas are often equipped with hinges - handles for ease of folding. By pulling up the sofa seat, you activate its mechanism, which pushes the seat up and forward and at the same time opens the support legs and rests on them. The back of the pillow fits into the resulting niche. The result is a flat, without visible joints, place for two people to sleep.

Advantages: sofas with “Pantograph” have a comfortable place to sleep. The mechanism is easy to unfold. Such a sofa will not spoil your floor, since parts of the sofa will not slide on the floor when it is unfolded.

Disadvantages: because of this, the mechanism is expensive, and the cost of the sofa increases. Due to the wide seating, sitting on the sofa is not comfortable; you have to use additional pillows

Rules for safe operation

Mechanisms for raising the bed increase the practicality and functionality of the furniture. When operating such structures, several safety rules must be observed:

1. Wardrobe beds must be securely fixed to the wall when lifted horizontally. This is especially important with spring mechanisms.
2. When raising or lowering the bed, the user must be on the side of the piece of furniture.
3. A bed with a spring and manual mechanism in the raised position must be additionally reinforced with a support.

Classification of mattress covers for a bed, choosing the right size

Models with gas shock absorbers are considered the safest. The berth is securely held in a horizontal position by fully extending the device's pistons. In this state, the mechanism is not able to compress on its own. Some manufacturers supplement the designs with special fasteners, which will be useful for the most careful users. Such furnishings are unable to drop sharply. Even if one of the units breaks, the furniture will slowly return to its original position thanks to the second element.

Beds equipped with lifting mechanisms are in high demand today. The reason for its popularity is the high functionality and practicality of the furniture - the additional compartment is convenient for storing bedding, linen and other bulky items. But before choosing a suitable product, you need to familiarize yourself with the varieties, types, and design features.

Wardrobe beds must be securely fixed to the wall

When using the lifting mechanism, the user must be at the side of the piece of furniture. A bed with a spring and manual mechanism in the raised position should be additionally supported by a support.

Manufacturing materials

Circular rotating mechanisms provide a unique opportunity to create rotating stands, shelves, and platforms. With their help, you can significantly save space in your home without compromising the comfort of the furniture.

Such fittings are excellent for installation on various materials (MDF, chipboard, fiberboard, plastic, metal) and are highly functional. Even a teenager can use it comfortably without any particular difficulties.

To manufacture a modern rotating mechanism for furniture, materials with different operational parameters are used, which affects the quality and duration of use of the piece of furniture itself:

• The most practical, durable and durable is the rotary mechanism made of galvanized steel. It is able to withstand loads of up to 170-190 kg without deformation. This is why steel fittings are so in demand today;

• Also in stores you can pick up rotary fittings made of zinc-aluminum alloy. This is a unique material that demonstrates high wear resistance, strength, and durability.

The more often the rotary mechanism is used, the shorter its service life. Therefore, it is extremely important to check with the seller what material all furniture components are made of.

Steel

Zinc-aluminum

Reliability

All bed lifting mechanisms have a fairly high level of reliability. But here we need to make a reservation - this applies to products from manufacturers who occupy leading positions in the market for these devices and have earned the trust of customers. For example, the best gas elevators are considered to be German, and spring devices are Italian.

In spring lifting mechanisms, the main load falls on the spring itself, which leads to its wear. In addition, devices of this type do not withstand increased loads on the sleeping area. During use, the springs sometimes pop out and gradually stretch. For these reasons, their warranty does not exceed 5 years.

Gas elevators have a 10-year guarantee and are designed for 20 thousand raising and lowering of the bed, which indicates the high reliability of the gas lifting device. The most reliable and durable mechanism is recognized as a manual device on hinges. The reason is simple - there is nothing to break there.

Finally, advice on how to choose the right bed lift mechanism. Spring devices are perfect for light single beds. But, if your budget allows, it is better to choose gas. Its high price will justify itself - the device will last for many years without repair or replacement. Well, the manual version is suitable for small beds that do not have to be opened often.

Transformation mechanism for the sofa “Book”

The book sofa can be folded into two positions: a sofa for sitting and a sofa for sleeping.

The sofa transforms into a sleeping position by tilting the back of the sofa back. Folding the sofa is also not difficult. To do this, lift the front of the seat and tilt it forward until the spring clicks into the mechanism. When the spring mechanism is triggered, the sofa parts will be fixed in an angular position. After this, tilt the previously raised seat towards you.

You don't have to move the sofa away from the wall when folding it out, but keep in mind that the design of the sofa requires some space between the wall and the back of the sofa. This means that the back legs of the sofa frame will be located 20-25 centimeters from the wall.

The folding parts of the sofa serve as a sleeping place, and when folded they serve as the seat and back of the sofa. Therefore, they consist of wooden or metal frames on which spring blocks or pillows are fixed - furniture foam blocks (FPU).

A sofa made of spring blocks is more durable and has better orthopedic characteristics, although sitting on it is not as comfortable as on foam core. If possible, choose a sofa with a separate box spring.

Advantages: durable, reliable and time-tested mechanism. Suitable for frequent use and organization of bunk beds. The “Book” sofa often contains a section for sleeping places inside the body.

Disadvantages: the sofa can only be reclined in two positions: sitting and lying down. When transforming into the junction of the folding parts of the sofa, a bulge or gap may appear, which will negatively affect the comfort of sleep. The “book” cannot be placed close to the wall, since the mechanism requires a gap between the wall and the backrest when unfolded.

How to install the lifting mechanism yourself

When purchasing new furniture, it is usually delivered disassembled. Assembly often costs extra. However, despite its bulkiness, the bed is one of the simplest pieces of furniture. It is quite possible to assemble it yourself with the simplest tools: a Phillips screwdriver and several open-end wrenches. To protect yourself from injury and complete assembly as quickly and efficiently as possible, it is recommended to adhere to the following sequence:

1. Assemble the base - the lower body and the bed frame.
2. If necessary, assemble an orthopedic base (as a rule, a structure with lamellas is sold ready-made).
3. The lift is fixed to the side panel of the base. It must be positioned strictly horizontally in relation to the box.
4. The lift is unfolded into an open working state, after which an orthopedic base is placed on it and positioned until the technological holes coincide.
5. An assistant is essential here. One person holds the orthopedic base, and the second attaches it to the lift.

The bolts adjusting the gas lifts should be level on both sides of the bed

Self-assembly

A transforming table is an indispensable thing in a small apartment, when a small coffee table or cabinet can be turned into a full-fledged dining room for several people. At the same time, you can assemble it yourself. Typically the kit includes the following items:

• structural frame;
• legs;
• lifting mechanism;
• drawers and shelves, if provided;
• necessary accessories;
• assembly instructions.

The prototypes of the modern table-book were the tables that were fashionable in the Soviet years.
Following the recommendations and diagram, you can assemble the furniture by sequentially performing the following operations:

• fasten the legs to the frame, and then install the lifting mechanism;
• assemble drawers and shelves, if any;
• place an additional tabletop on the lifting mechanism;
• install the main table top.

It is distinguished from earlier variations of this design by its expanded functionality.

Attention! Checking the strength of the connection of all elements is mandatory.

If you follow the instructions, the assembled structure will serve for a long time and reliably.

Due to their multifunctionality, transformers will fully satisfy the needs of the buyer.

Photo of folding beds built into the closet

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A wardrobe bed for a small apartment is a necessary piece of furniture, which, despite the lack of free space, allows you to equip the room with a spacious bed. At the same time, owners of small apartments not only solve the issue of organizing a comfortable sleeping place, but also give their home a modern, extraordinary and stylish look.