Mechanisms for transforming sofas - instructions with photo examples in the interior
Any room interior cannot do without such an object as a sofa. It is he who creates coziness and comfort and is the final touch in the furniture of the room.
In order not to get lost in the huge variety of sofas, first you need to decide on the transformation mechanism that will be most comfortable for you.
Dolphin mechanism
The most common and easy to use mechanism. A sofa equipped with such a mechanism is suitable for placement in a guest room, thereby creating additional sleeping places for guests.
Dolphin is often built into transformation mechanisms for corner sofas. To bring the mechanism into action, you should pull on the strap, which will push the hidden part of the sofa, and a special mechanism will level the two halves of the sofa.
Dolphin sofas will be a good purchase because they are not expensive, able to withstand significant weight, are easy to use, which is important for daily use, and a large berth with a spacious linen drawer makes this sofa very functional.
When buying, you need to pay attention to the quality of wood, because if it is of poor quality, the mechanism will quickly become malfunctioning.
Accordion Mechanism
Such sofas are used when it is important to save space in the room. The mechanism consists of metal structures with lamellas, which provide an orthopedic effect. Such sofas are suitable for both the living room and the bedroom. The transformation of the sofa is simple: you need to pull the raised front bar of the seat all the way.
The advantage of such mechanisms can be called the insignificant use of space in the assembled form, even a child, a spacious and even place for sleeping and a capacious box for linen can handle the disassembly mechanism. The only negative point is the need for enough space to lay out the sofa.
Click-gag mechanism
A modern interpretation of the book sofa’s transformation mechanism, only the back of the sofa is equipped with the “relax” function. Imported manufacturers of sofa furniture equip it with moving fixtures, which does not require constant pushing the sofa from the wall.
Transformation is possible in three positions: bed, "relaxation" and sofa. The position of the bed is triggered when the sofa seat is raised until the second click. To “relax”, raise the seat to the first click. If the seat is raised until the second click, the position of the sofa is activated.
Accessibility on a budget, ease of use, a comfortable place to sleep and sit, a roomy linen box - these are the pluses of sofas with the mechanism “click gag". Perhaps the only drawback is the lack of movable mechanisms in the sofas of books of domestic production, and therefore it will constantly have to be moved away from the wall.
Eurobook mechanism
A very popular sofa transformation mechanism for large families with children. Furniture is reliable and at the same time simple in design. It is very simple to transform a sofa: to stretch the seat completely and lower the backrest horizontally.
The most important advantage, along with the simplicity and regularity of use, is the durability of such a sofa. During operation, several points arise:
- the first is the stiffness of the back, which takes some time to get used to,
- the second - if the room has a sliding surface, then the legs of the sofa can slip.
Pantograph mechanism
Such a mechanism is very similar to a Eurobook sofa. Only here the seat is not pulled out towards itself, but is lifted and placed on the floor, and the back is lowered to a horizontal position. Such sofas are convenient for reading and watching TV.
Sofas with a pantograph mechanism are easy to use, have a spacious sleeping place, are not equipped with complex mechanisms that are prone to breakdowns, and the wheels protect the floor from mechanical damage. But, such sofas are quite expensive.
Roll-out sofa
A fairly new sofa mechanism, which, due to the ease of daily use, has gained popularity. A great option for small apartments. The sofa frame is made of metal and equipped with bamboo slats. To activate the transformation mechanism for the sofa bed, just pull on the hidden strap.
The sleeper of such sofas when unfolded appears to be low in comparison with other mechanisms. Perhaps this is the only minus of such a sofa. The convenience of the sofa is that it has a large berth, durable transformation mechanisms and is easy to operate.
French clamshell
The option is intended, as a rule, for guests. The mechanism of such sofas is presented in three versions.
Mixtoil can withstand light loads and is suitable for guests, but not for daily use.
Meralate "+" due to the springs of metal and a reliable frame with lamellas can withstand significant weight.
Ifagrid is the most durable construction in the French clamshell series. The frame is reinforced by pipes, and therefore this option can be safely used every day.
The French cot is easy to repair, folds out and is not expensive, but over time, the frame structure may sag due to deformation.
We examined the basic mechanisms for transforming sofas. To make a choice, you need to take into account the purpose of the sofa, that is, it will be used every day or only for guests, where it will be located and what are the sizes of the room.
Photo examples of how the sofa transformation mechanism works
