The acquisition of a new sofa is a large purchase that causes many questions and doubts. As with the selection of most furniture items, the buyer wants to find a model that is equally convenient, practical and stylish looks. Best way Choose the most convenient sofa is to visit the furniture salon and feel like a master of a particular model.

• Some sofa models are designed to perform only one function - they serve as a place to relax in the sitting position. These are the so-called guest sofas.
• Another type are models transforming into bed. When buying such a model, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the mechanism of its work to make sure whether it is suitable for the conditions in which it will be operated.

Varieties

The sofa laying mechanism makes it easy and simply turn it into a sleeping place. Currently, there are many similar options. However, before buying a sofa with any of the transformation mechanisms, it is necessary to carefully examine their properties, and also find out what material they are made. These characteristics will allow to judge how long the sofa will be comfortable. In the case of complex mechanical devices, the most preferred option will be the choice of transformation mechanisms made of reliable steel grades.

By type layout sofa can be:

1. Turning,which is also referred to as a transformer sofa or modular;
2. Folding, This category includes both clamshell sofas (French or American) and sofas "Eurobooks";
3. Pickywhich can be direct or angular;
4. With a lifting mechanismwhich happens on loops, springs or can be carried out with the system of gas shock absorbers;
5. With a walking mechanismwhich is also called stepping; Such designs include the sofas "Tik-so", "Tango", and "Pantograph", which are the options for an enhanced model "Eurobook";
6. "Scissors" - most often it is angular structures;
7. "Butterfly"which is also referred to as the "Versailles" mechanism.

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"Dolphin"

One of the most convenient and frequently purchased sofa layout mechanisms. The base of such a sofa is located on the retractable platform. At that time, the design is in the form of a sofa, the platform is invisible, since it is hidden under its seat. In order to decompose the sofa, you need to roll out this platform and lift its edge a little up, pulling for special loops. Due to this, the platform surface is leveled at one height with the seat. The resulting sleeping place has an elastic base and convenient height.

It is very easy to fold such a model: you need to pull up, holding a stretch base belt, it raises and the mechanism will lead it inside the tilt platform. Then the platform itself moves down under the seat. Such a mechanism is very reliable, it allows you to get a convenient place of rest for two people, suitable for use every day.

Sliding sofas "Dolphin" can be either straight or angular. In the latter case, they are supplied with a drawer for things located under the otomanka.

"Eurobook"

This method of layout is also known as the "alternative". This folding model, in fact, does not have any mechanism that ensures its transformation, being an example of simplicity and reliability. The movement of parts of the structure comes due to the rollers that move in the ground grooves. This option is simple and suitable for long-term use.

To turn an eurobook to the bed you need to remove the pillows, push the seat forward. Then it remains to lower the section, which was the back of the sofa and it will be a classic bed. To return the sofa to its original position, you need to do the same operations in the reverse order: first rises to the original position of the back, and then a rolled base is shifted to it.

Under the seat necessarily there is a compartment for storing bed linen, which is very convenient for the owners. Such models can be an angular or direct type.

"Pantograph"

The mechanism, referred to as "Pantograph" (also known as "Tik-So" or "Tango") is an updated and improved version of the well-known Eurobook. To turn this model into bed, as in the case of the Eurobook mechanism, you need to push the seat forward. However, to do this, the seat must first lift a bit up, pulling the loop. Thanks to the folding mechanism, it will make the right position itself. The extended seat put on the floor and then lowered the sofa back.

It turns out a wide and elastic sleeping place on the spring block. The inverse transformation can be carried out by putting a back in a normal position, and then lifting the seat and moved it close to the back. The mechanism is designed by daily use. Sofas of this type will suit those who have a high-pile carpets at home, because the transformation occurs without the movement of furniture directly by the floor.

In the case when a model with a pantograph mechanism is an angular, there is a storage box in it bedding.

"Puma"

A very simple and gently working spring mechanism of decomposition of a sofa, which in smooth movements really resembles the steps of a wild cat, in honor of which is called. When transformation, the seat of such a model is lifted and as it should take a step forward. In order to make it, it is enough to pull the loop mounted at the bottom of the seat. At the same time, an additional platform is hidden from the depth of the sofa, which, taking the released seat, converts the sofa into a full-fledged bed. This transformation occurs through a single movement gently and smoothly, which contributes correctly selected springs equipped with a synchronizer.

Fold this model is also very simple. The process of folding is performed in one movement, for this it uses the same sewn loop. Rimming with its help the front part of the bed, you need to make a slight push back, to the back of the sofa, and the built-in mechanism will lower both platforms into place. Such a mechanism is ideal for everyday use.

The straight sofa- "Puma" does not allow you to have a place for storing linen in the design, however, in the angular modifications equipped with a ottomanka, a similar compartment is present.

"Conrad"

This type of transformation is called even high-risk.

The mechanism consists of three fragments, in the folded form compactly packed in the depths of the sofa. The most extreme part of the bed is a framework design, the middle part is a platform that is fully standing on the floor and serving in the assembled seat, the head part is in the back.

When laying such a sofa, you do not need to remove soft cushions, they will not interfere with the depths of the design and install three retractable parts. The first to the level of the legs is drawn by the framework, it pulls the seat that, moving, gives an impetus to spreading the head of the bed. Special rollers with brackets, moving along the guides from solid wood and the well-defined mechanism allow you to carry out such a transformation without much effort. In order to fold the "Conrad", it is necessary to lift the framework of the mounted loop and push it to the back.

However, with everyday use, such a model may not seem very convenient in the layout. It will be especially problematic for a woman or child, since the retractable parts have a considerable weight.

Plus this model is its compact and elegant appearance, creation of a convenient and reliable bedroom without inflection and the presence of a built-in box for storing linen.

Since the mechanisms "Konrad" are not produced in the Russian Federation, this affects their cost: Sofas with similar components have a fairly high price tag.

Transformer

This is a sofa having rotary mechanism Transformation, which is also called "scissors". These are usually large angular sofas having a otomanka. Externally, they are not too distinguishable from the corner sofas of other structures, but if you look at, it becomes clear that the ottomanka in such a model has a slightly large length than usual. With the reinforced pillows, its length will be about 190 cm., Thus, this part of the design can serve simultaneously and a sleeping place without any additional transformations.

If you move the main part of the seat at an angle of 90 degrees and move close to ottoman, then you can get a full-fledged bed, calculated for two people. For the convenience of moving along the floor, the sofa transformer is equipped with rubberized wheels. For reliable fixing the wheels are equipped with brakes that are installed as needed.

You can not only move the seat close to the ottomanka, but also in the opposite direction, receiving a P-shaped structure. Some transformer models additionally lowers the back, so the buyer may choose exactly the option that will seem optimal. Any of such models has two spacious storage boxes and is an alternative to the familiar roll-out sofas.

"Accordion"

The mechanism of folding "Accords" is durable and durable, in the unfolded form it turns the sofa into a full-fledged bed. It works on the principle of harmonica, for which he received his name.

In the assembled form, it has a back of double addition, which, when laying, straightens and creates the basis of the bedroom. In order to decompose the "accordion", the seat is lifted a little up (before clicking), then the mechanism begins to move forward, stretching folded twice the back. For stability and reliability, such models are usually equipped with armrests.

The assembly of the "Accordion" occurs without much effort, but requires some skills. In order to launch the assembly mechanism, you need to lift up the extreme part of the design and push it to the back: "Harmonica" will come.

This model usually happens direct, has a box for storing clothes, folded very compact and occupies a minimum area. Such models are designed for daily layouts.

"French" clamshell

The transformation mechanism called "French" clamshell has a second name: such structures are called "mixture". This is the so-called metal frame mechanism. It consists of steel tubes of different thickness (in domestic structures it is 1, 5 mm, in imported - 0.8 mm), the awning made of durable fabric (most often it is polypropylene) and equipped with transverse supporting plackets - "lats" (made From the noduley plywood) and is equipped with a mattress of polyurethane foam, which is located in a tissue case.

When laying and folding the mattress remains inside the design, since it does not have its own frame. To open "Mixto'a" almost no need to make physical efforts, to begin with, it is enough to pull up and forward the frame itself, which is simultaneously the edge of the sofa seat. Then the whole mechanism must be raised up and "roll out" forward, as a conventional clamshell. At the same time, the sections folded in each other, each of which are equipped with hinged legs-supports from metal semicircular tubes. Thus, a sleeping place is laid out, designed for weight of about two hundred kilograms and dimensions of 185 * 145 cm. Sofa pillows before transformation are removed.

When assembling, the extreme segment of the design is rising first, which "worst" on the medium and then they are both stacked on the base of the sofa. The mattress is not removed, but the bed linen must be removed, pillows and blankets to avoid breakdowns of the mechanism.

« French clawing"It is convenient and easy to transform the mechanism designed to use from time to time, the so-called guest version of the bed. In many ways, the duration of the service life of this model depends on the quality of steel fittings, which is in its foundation, reliability of the rail and density of the awning.

"Sedaflex"

This mechanism has a different name - it is often called the "American" folding bed.

The copyrights of this design belong to SEDAC, from here and the name "Sedaflex" occurs. It is an improved version of "Mixtoile", while the mechanism is not divided into three, but only two parts. Another innovation is filling the mattress with a spring block, which increases the comfort and stability of the bed. Reliability contributes to the thicker legs, which have a thickness of 3 mm.

Another advantage of "American women" is the fact that the sofa pillows are not required to shoot before transformation. The design is arranged in such a way that when laying the sofa, the pillows turn over, turning on the floor, and thereby increase the stability and save time and place of the owners. Also, as the advantage of the "sedaflex", you can mention the fact that the lats in it were decided to replace the elastic belts.

The transformation of the "American folding glands" occurs similarly to the transformation of "Mixtoile", both models are folded forward with physical effort. By pulling the seat of the folded sofa behind the edge, it raises a little up and lay out the entire design with a fastened mattress.

The dimensions of the "sedaflex" are somewhat larger than his French fellow, which contributes to the most popular exactly of this model.

The laundry storage box is not provided in any of them, since the mechanism itself occupies an entire inner place in the sofa. However, if clamshell models come complete with an attachment section, which can be from either side, then in this section there is an opportunity to post lingerie.

"Telescope"

This mechanism received its name due to similarity with the decomposition of the telescope. When it is embedded, the transformation occurs as follows: First, pulling the lower tier of the design, hidden before it under the seat for the mounted loops. This will be the basis for a bed, more precisely, that part of it, where the feet of sleep will be located. When extending, it will pull the platform, which will be the middle part of the base of the bed.

To assemble the design, the spring block is first returned to the original place, then the lower part of the sofa is rushing. It is worth noting that in the first retractable section there is a place for bed linen or clothing.

One of the shortcomings of the telescopic design can be called the fact that it does not suit the large sofa. First of all, it is two or three-bed sofas that are good for children.

How to choose?

Any sofa, even folding, even inexpose, has similar design features that need to be considered when choosing:

1. There are no standard sizes. Height, width and depth such soft furniture Variable depending on the type of sofa layout and on whether it is an angular, direct or modular.
2. By purchasing such furniture, you need to consider the size of the room: the model for daily sleep Must fit freely in the room in the unfolded state.
3. Types of similar sofas are divided into straight and corner. The latter can have different angles: the left, right or so-called universal angle.
4. You can choose either a model for every day, or a guest version, for this you need to decide how often you need to transform a sofa into a bed.

Immediately before purchase, it is advisable to visit the furniture salons to "live" to inspect the various models and independently check how convenient and easily work the transformation mechanisms. At the same time, it is not worth standing and watch the process of folding the sofa by a consultant, it is better to ask the seller to show the principle of layout and then do this procedure with your own hands. Only in this case can be understood whether it will be convenient to perform similar actions daily.

For every day it is better to choose the most easily in transformation mechanisms, such as "eurobook", "telescope", "Pantograph".

The service life that will withstand the sofa without repair, fully depends on the quality of the materials from which its base, the case and the decomposition mechanism are made.

Be sure to make sure that the inner parts of the sofa are made of an array of wood, and not from chipboard or plastics, because in this case they can be deformed and crack. The quality and breed of wood is also very important.Coniferous wood, such as pine, cheap and used in low-cost sofas, but it can deform or crush after a while, it usually happens in five years. More expensive wood, for example, dried in the oven oak, ash or beech, will make a sofa durable and retain its beautiful appearance.

Therefore, it is necessary to carefully ask the consultant and carefully examine the insides of the sofa. It should pay attention to what the connections and joints are fixed. It is important to remember that the same construction will last for a lot longer, in which the components will hold on with the help of screws, dowels, or on special furniture spikes than that parts of which are fixed with each other with glue or fastened on simple self-draws.

An important factor when buying a folding sofa is undoubtedly the presence of space in the apartment for its transformation. If you have a limited space, but additional sleeping places are needed, instead of one huge sofa, two small folding sofa will be purchased.

In addition, the rigidity of the sofa mattress- This is another important factor that should be taken into account when the model is selected. This largely depends on personal preferences. But, as a rule, a more hard mattress will be more useful for health, and when using this sofa, as a bed will give the opportunity to sleep well at night.

Follow an important factor is the elasticity of the sofa.It is also associated with personal preferences and selection. Some people do not like elastic sofas, and some are the opposite. To evaluate the future acquisition from these positions, it is worth sitting on it before buying, and it is better to even lie down.

If there are animals in the house, which, of course, will definitely be glad to lie down on a new sofa, it is worth especially carefully choose upholstery. Such pollution like wool and the fluff of pets are well removed from the flock and leather, but stuck in tapestry; On such a coating, like shinyl, remains tightening left from their claws.

And finally, the weight of the sofa is another important aspect that the buyer must take into account.

Initially, we will define that such a mechanism for transformation of the sofa. Often use another name - the sofa laying mechanism. Professionals prefer the concept of transformation, so I will further use it.

Under these names, the element is hidden, which converts the sofa to various forms and positions. For example, a sofa from a sedent position turns into a sofa bed or a sofa for the "relax" with a partially crowned back. Another example of conversion is a change in the shape of the sofa. For example, an angular sofa can be turned into direct or vice versa.

Why it is important to choose the right mechanism of the sofa transformation

• The mechanism is one of the main, therefore the overall service life of the transformer sofa depends on its reliability.
• The mechanism affects the convenience and ease of the conversion of the sofa to different positions.
• Depending on the transformation mechanism, different free spaces in the room to bring the sofa to the desired positions will be required.
• The type of transformation mechanism depends on the type of transformation. After all, it is under it that the mechanism is hidden from our eyes.

Sofas without transformation mechanisms

Such sofas by definition do not contain transformational elements and are not able to decompose. Sofas without mechanisms are used to create seats for seating two or more people. You can offer this option for a small size. Less often they can be found as a sofa for sleep. Although for people without excess weight, the use of a sofa in this capacity is quite acceptable.

Unlocked sofas can be used as separate sofa modules. Applying several similar modules, especially different sizes, you can change the shape of the sofa modules.

Monolithic sofa is suitable for Hall, for the living room and decorate the kitchen or dining room. Often, such kind of sofas can be found in public places.

Pros: No mechanism, which means there is nothing to break. The service life of monolithic sofas is more service life folding sofas.

Minuses: No mechanism, there is no possibility of converting the sofa. Monolithic sofas are not suitable for organizing sleeping places, especially if you need to put two or more people.

Mechanism of transformation of the sofa "Book"

The sofa "book" is declined in two positions: a seeded sofa and a sofa for sleep.

The sofa is converted to the position of the sleeping place by folding the back of the sofa back.

During the decay, the movement sofa does not have to do, but it must be borne in mind that the sofa design requires the availability of free space between the wall and the back of the sofa.

The folding parts of the sofa are the frames of their tree or metal with the spring blocks fixed on them in addition to spring blocks, another filler can be used - foam or latex. Sofa with spring block is preferable, as it has the best performance indicators and comfort.

Sofa "Book" often contains inside section for bed linen

Dignity: Durable, reliable, time-tested mechanism. It is suitable for frequent use and organization of a bed.

disadvantages: The sofa can only be decomposed in two positions - sitting and lying. When transformation in the part where the folding parts of the sofa are connected, the appearance of convexity or pimping, which will negatively affect the comfort of sleep. "Book" can not be put tightly to the wall, since the mechanism during laying requires free space between the wall and the back.

The mechanism of transformation of the sofa "Tango"

When preparing this article, it was faced with the fact that manufacturers make up their own names for the same type of properties to mechanisms. Because of this, confusion occurs. So and in the case of the Tango mechanism.

Such properties have the mechanism "Click-Clack". In essence, both the other mechanisms are the similarity already described above "books".

The main difference from the "book" It consists in the possibility of "tango" ("Click-Clak (Cleak)") to take intermediate positions of the sofa backrest during layout.

The back in addition to the complete horizontal decay may be in the middleback position, half-sidia. This feature creates additional convenience for recreation.

Sofas "Tango" have a storage section

Advantages: The mechanism allows you to fix the sofa back in several positions, the tango sofas have small sizes, when laying into a plane, the sofa creates a surface without irregularities and bugs.

Disadvantages: There is no possibility to put the sofa tightly to the wall, when transformation, the back is required for folding.

The mechanism of transformation of the sofa "Eurobook"

Work of the mechanism: The sofa seat is advanced on roll-out rollers, a niche is formed in shape and size identical sofa pillows. Pillows are stacked in a niche, forming a flat surface of a bed.

Dignity: Easy conversion of the sofa in bed, simplicity of the mechanism itself, read it high reliability, a large and even place to sleep, large niches inside the sofa for storing things and bed.
disadvantages Due to the wide seats, it is not convenient to sit on the couch leaning about his back, especially people with low growth.

The mechanism of transformation of the sofa "Pantograph" ("Tik-so", "Puma", "Stepming Eurobook")

With the "Pantograph" the same story as with the sofas "Tango". For the sake of the red sense, sellers and manufacturers have come up with a number of bright names in fact of the same mechanism. So, what else was able to meet under the mask "Pantograf" - "Tik-so", "Puma" and even the "walking eurobook". What would not be confused further I will call the mechanism "Pantograph" (sounds somehow solid and mysteriously))) .

"Pantograph" arose as an eurobook mechanism option. The difference is that there are no roll-out rollers in Pantographer. In the rest, it is similar to the "eurobook" parameters. The internal storage niches has a large and smooth bed.

Principle of operation of the mechanism: For folding, it is enough to pull up the sofa seat holding for its edge in the middle. The sofas are equipped with hinges - handles for ease of laying. Having pulled up the sofa seat, you drive into action, the mechanism that pulls up and forward the seat and at the same time reveals the legs of the support and gets up on them. The back of the pillow is laid in the resulting niche. As a result, it turns out even, without visible junctions, a place to sleep two people.

Dignity: Sofas with Pantograph have a comfortable place to sleep. The mechanism is easily laid out. A similar sofa will not spoil your flooring Because when laying part, the part of the sofa is not driving on the floor.

disadvantages: The mechanism is expensive because of this and the cost of the sofa becomes higher. Because of the wide seating, sit on the sofa is not convenient, you need to use additional pillows

The mechanism of transformation of the sofa "French clamshell"

The principle of operation of the mechanism: The bedroom surface of the sofa consists of three sections. It is necessary to pull the edge of the seats and stretch them forward. Sections will reveal and stand on legs - supports. When folding, the section is hidden inside the sofa housing.

The sofas of this series are not suitable for frequent use since the mechanism is rather weak to wear.

No in these sofas and storage space Beds - all the inner space of the sofa is occupied by a folded bed.

In the collected form, the "French clamshell" has small sizes, but free space will need (at least 1.50 meters) in front of the front part of the sofa

Dignity: In the assembled state has small sizes.

Disadvantages: uncomfortable bedroom surface, no storage locations bed, short term Services (about five years)

Output:you can apply the "French clamshell" to organize seats and for rare use as a bed - option Unexpected guests stayed and stayed (on such a sofa they will not sleep for a long time and run away))).

Mechanism of the transformation of the sofa American clamshell (sedaflex, sedaflex)

The principle of operation of the mechanism: Sleep place has three parts section. It is reserved for the sofa seat with the result that the bedroom sections will open and stand up for support. Parking goes into two receptions - at first one section will open, and behind it is as follows.

In fact, this mechanism is identical to the "French clamshell" mechanism.

His main difference can be called reliability.

The sofa frame and the mechanism itself are made of wear-resistant materials. This makes it possible to regularly use the sedaflex as a transformed sleeping bed.

Dignity: Easy to use, has good performance indicators and durability.

Disadvantages: There is no place for linen, the surface of the bedside has seams.

The mechanism of transformation of the sofa "Italian clamshell

This transformation mechanism refers to double-fold mechanisms as well as the American clamshell .. double-edged mehanism is such a mechanism that is driven into a working position in two receptions.

Principle of operation of the mechanism

For folding Italian flawls From the sofa, the bed must be pulled over the upper part of the sofa back (usually the back for these purposes has a special loop).

• In the first posting step The back of the sofa, along with pillows, leans forward and then falls and rests on the sofa seat.
• In the second stage The inner part of the sofa design makes the turn around its axis, it resembles the spinning of the mattress rolled into the roll. After this turning, the support legs open, hidden before that were hidden and stacked inside the design and it relies on them, the resulting bed of the sofa.

Due to the reinforced springs, the mechanism can be folded and unfolding without significant effort.

Advantages of Italian flawls: This mechanism is the most reliable and durable of clamshells, it became possible due to the use of reinforced metal pipes In the frame of the mechanism, the sofa in the folded state has a compact size, when laying there is no need to shoot pillows from the sofa seating, Italian coat classes among other folders have the fattest and comfortable sleep mattress, in addition, lamellas and belts that create an orthopedic effect are used in the frame.

disadvantageslack of places for clothes storage, high price

The mechanism of transformation of the "Accordion" sofa

Principle of operation of the mechanism: "Accordion" acquired his name for the similarity with the principle of work of the accordion fur (stretch there - back). Socialized sofa space, too, stretching forward, while bringing the sofa to a sleeping position, and relies on nominated supports. After the transformation has been flat, we have smooth Although with insignificant seams, a spacious place to relax and sleep.

Convenience of the "Accordion" sofa in its compact size in a folded form. But you must not forget that it will take free space to lay the sofa (you need at least 1.50 meters)

The "Accordion" models are often equipped with an additional bedding for storing bedding. The cabinet is located in the rear back of the sofa.

Inside the sofa, there is no place for storage, the space is occupied by a folded sofa.

Advantages: Reliable and stable mechanism that increases the sofa service life. Completed additional storage couches. Easy to bring the sofa to the sleep position.

Disadvantages:the sofa when putting to a position for sleep driving on the floor, so it can damage the floor covering.

The mechanism of transformation of the sofa "Spartak"

The principle of operation of the mechanism:Mechanism triple addition. It is necessary to pull the sofa seat and it will decompose in three steps at the same time putting on the extended legs.

The design of the mechanism is designed by Italian engineers. This mechanism refers to metal-frame. Frame made from profile pipes On which a dense mesh made from metal rods with a thickness of 4 mm is mounted. The framework consists of three sections. The grid creates a good orthopedic effect. From above the mesh is a mattress of polyurethane foam. On such sofas comfortable sleep. The design of the mechanism provides a large length of a sleeping place, which is especially relevant for high people. Mehanism is very reliable because it does not contain wooden and plastic parts.

Advantages: Reliability and durability, easy to lay out, can be used daily, smooth and large bed
Disadvantages: There is no place to store bedding. Since the mechanism occupies all the inner space of the sofa in the assembled form, before laying, you need to remove the sofa pillows.

Sofa with laying on the floor

Principle of operation of the mechanism Sleeping place consists of two sections. In the folded state of the section are hidden inside the sofa body. To fold the sofa, you need to pull up the inner edge of the sofa seating is then moving forward to pull out the sections. A sleeping place has no supports and folded directly to the floor.

It cannot be said that the sofa is convenient for sleep because the adhesives of the sections and the sleeping place is very low. Therefore, such models can be used for episodic use as a bedroom. But for the seating is quite an acceptable option.

Dignity: Compact sizes in the assembled state, the cheapest view of the folding sofas.
disadvantages: It is not convenient to sleep, there are no beds for storage of sleeping facilities

The principle of operation of the mechanism: Sleeping place consists of two segments. In the assembled segments are located in the sofa case. To fold the sofa, it is necessary to pull in front of the bottom. After that, it will roll forward into the working position. But only to push the pillow to the vacant place. As a result of the transformation, a convenient place for sleep is formed.

Retractable sofas belong to durable and reliable models. Good are suitable for frequent use. Contain internal space for storing bedding.

Advantages: The most reliable, have a comfortable space for sleep and compact sizes in the assembled state.

disadvantages: Roll-out sofa rollers can spoil the flooring when placing, sleeping space has a low height

The decoration mechanism of the sofa "Konrad" ("Telescope")

Principle of operation of the mechanism: "Conrad" consists of three sections. To fold the sofa, you need to pull in front of the bottom of the sofa. In this section, the sections are rolled out one after another. Because of this feature, the mechanism was called the "telescope". Sets are rolled out and get up on supports.

"Conrad" is a subspecies of a roll-out sofa. A fundamental difference is a large height of a bed.

Advantages: reliable mechanism Suitable for daily use, sofas have a compact volume, equipped with a box for linen, comfortable for sleep

Disadvantages: Mechanism and sofa have a big weight

The mechanism of transformation of the sofa "Dolphin"

The principle of operation of the mechanism:To lay the sofa, it is necessary to pull the front of the sofa from the bottom. As a result of this, a section hidden inside the sofa case will be revealed. Inside the tilt section is a pillow with a strap. You need to pull the strap pull the pillow up. She will "emerge" and stand in one level with a sofa-seat pillow. The sleeping place is ready.

The "Dolphin" mechanism is mainly used in the structures of angular sofas. Storage locations The bed is located not in the roll-out part of the corner sofa. The mechanism has a significant load on the sofa body, so when buying, pay attention to the case material. Not allowed bitch if a tree is used.

Dignity: Simplicity of folding, optimal height of the bed.

disadvantages: Not durable.

Mechanism of the transformation of the sofa "Elf"

The principle of operation of the mechanism:The mechanism is described simply. Armrests are divorced on the sides and a bed is formed.

"Elf" refers to metal-frame mechanisms. The frame is made of metal profiled pipes. Wooden lamellas. Armrests are adjustable in height and have several positions. This feature allows you to create the most comfortable position of armrests for the position of the midst.

Advantages:compact model of sofas, good smooth bed, lamellas give a good orthopedic effect, armrests are adjustable - you can create a sofa for yourself.

Disadvantages:it is impossible to put a sofa close to the wall, the sleeping place is located there, where it is a place for seating.

The mechanism of transformation of the sofa "Classifier"

"Advertiser" got a name from english word. Recline - Follow or fold back

The principle of operation of the mechanism: The control of the sofa transformation occurs with the help of complex mechanisms hidden in the sofa body. With their help, you can adjust the slope of the sofa back and extend to the predetermined distance and at a certain angle of the leg support.

Some models have vibrator massagers embedded in pillows. Particularly advanced sofas have built-in electric motors that control the sofa transformation using the remote control.

There are models with "memory" capable of adjusting and memorizing the mechanism settings made directly to your body.

Advantages:very convenient to manage, have thin settings - you can create a sofa, for yourself.

Disadvantages: high price, used only as a place to relax as it is not provided for a place to sleep

General conclusions

• Pay close attention to the mechanism when buying a sofa. The choice of the correct mechanism will depend on the convenience of use and service life of the sofa.
• Correct your needs with its capabilities. How often will you fold the sofa, which place you have allocated to install the sofa, especially in the unfolded form.
• Do not take a sofa with a deliberately not suitable mechanism only because the color is cool or because the neighbors are like that. Choose individually for your needs.

Sofa Transformation Mechanisms - Video Overview

For greater clarity, I also want to offer a video of the plot in which the sofas mechanisms are described. True, it was about them above. But, as they were taught at school - "Repetition is a mother of teaching)))", and this video will facilitate and secure your understanding of the topic.

Now you know about the mechanisms of transformation of sofas, everything you need for a conscious choice. I hope it was useful.

The sofa became an integral and absolutely necessary part of our homework. But if it is used, as a sleeping place, its choice becomes an even more serious task. Correctly choose a folding sofa for any of the rooms of the apartment or house is very important. After all, you have to have something with him every evening and morning.

In this article we will talk about choosing a sofa laying mechanism and which layout mechanism is preferred. We will tell and show how sofas are folded.

How to estimate the mechanism of transformation of the sofa in a bed

For this, there are four criteria:

1. as a bed is located relative to the back - perpendicular or parallel;
2. is the mechanism reliable so much that it can be withstanding daily use, or is suitable only as a guest sofa;
3. how convenient to lay the sofa;
4. is it possible to quickly repair the mechanism if it breaks.

It should be noted that with a parallel relative to the back of the bed location, it will always be already than that of the sofa of the folding forward (perpendicular). After all, with an increase in the width of its bedroom, the depth of the seat and the height of the sofa back is increasing, and it becomes inconvenient to sit on the folded sofa. While the width of the perpendicular bed location is equal to the width of the sofa.

Eurobook

Eurobook - one of the most popular sofa layout mechanisms.

In the unfolded form, the bed is located in parallel back.
To decompose the sofa, the eurobook seat stretches forward.
The back is lowered in a horizontal position and falls into place of the seat.

Characteristics:

• sleeping space is steadily and convenient;
• the sofa "Eurobook" usually has a box for linen;
• the mechanism of the "Eurobook" sofa is reliable, withstands the load up to 240 kg. But, if he is still breaking, then its repair is not produced;
• it is folded easily and quickly, but for this it is required that the sofa stood at a short distance from the wall or will you have to move away every day and move again (will it withstand your floor covering?).

Accordion

The accordion sofas are appreciated for high compactness, reliability and comfortable sleeping place.

To lay an accordion sofa, its seat should be put forward for a special strap, and the folded twice is folded as the harmonica.
To fold the sofa accordion, the front part must be raised before the mechanism is triggered, and then lower by clicking on the edge so that the back is formed, and push.

Characteristics:

• high and wide bed with a box for linen;
• the mechanism of the "Accordion" sofa is easy to use and reliable;
• sofa "Accordion" is uncomfortable for folding on a long pile carpets;
• breakdowns are easily eliminated, but the mechanism requires periodic lubricant;
• with loads of more than 180 kg, daily transformation is not recommended.

Dolphin

Popular and widely used sofa folding mechanism, especially in corner models.

Laying parallel.
The lower section of the Dolphin sofa is pulled out and put forward for a special loop.
Section rises up and becomes part of a bed.

Characteristics:

• sleep comfortably;
• corner models are equipped with lounges;
• daily transformation is possible, but it is difficult on carpets with a long pile;
• the mechanism of the Dolphin sofa is reliable, easily controlled, quickly changes in the event of a breakdown;
• withstands the load up to two hundred kilograms, but the stationary and retractable part after some time can be presented to varying degrees.

Click-klyak

Sofas "Click-klyak" are the most convenient for rest by the presence of a relax-position of the back or armrests.

Laying parallel.
When laying out the sofa overturn on the back and promote forward. The seat is lowered horizontally.
The back of the sofa "Click-klyak" can be fixed in the third position (except for bed and sitting) - half-sidew.
There are also single sofa models Click-klyak, whose sidewalls are lowered.

Characteristics:

• non-silent place for sleep without back;
• in the unfolded state, there is most often no support for the pillow and head, since the sidewalls in most models are also lowered;
• there is a lounge box;
• to decompose the sofa, it is necessary to move it away from the wall;
• sofas "Click-Klyak" are inexpensive;
• the "Click-Klyak" mechanism is reliable for daily transformation, it is easy to replace it if necessary;
• if there are no retractable legs and the sofa is decomposed, it is not recommended to sit on the edge.

Cot

The sofas with the laying mechanism of the folding bed - the choice for the living room with a sleeping place "Just in case".

Overclocking perpendicular.
Types of such mechanisms are somewhat with small differences. The most common French and American models.
The clamshells section unfold sequentially. Each of them is installed on metal legs.
The strongest is American clamshells. But in any case, they are not suitable for daily transformation. This is a guest version of the sofa.

Characteristics:

• compact in folded form;
• have a box for linen;
• the sleeping surface is not very smooth;
• daily transformation is contraindicated, frequent use leads to loosening and sagging;
• the mechanism of transformation of the sofa "clamshell" is simple and easily repaired.

Sofa, as is known - an integral part of any interior and is usually one of the most important elements in the apartment.

At the same time, the search for the sofa itself, which will delight you and your loved ones, and can also fit the whole family and stunningly fit into exactly your interior is quite difficult. You can buy a sofa in Moscow of any design, but first it is necessary to decide what you need.

In our current article, we will try to deal with how it can be understood about, not to make a mistake with the choice, what types of sofas exist and how to find the right option for you?

What are the types of sofas

There is a huge number of sofas on the market with a different set of characteristics, on which we will focus more. It should be said that the choice of a sofa is worth it to be consciously weighing everything in and against, and also repulscing from what purpose it is necessary for you.

You must agree if you are part of a large family that often comes to visit you and stays for a couple of days, without a folding mechanism you can not do, and if you just spend a couple of hours a week on the sofa, then such a mechanism to you for anything and Not worth overpaying for it. Now let's stop more on the types of sofas.

Transformation mechanism. Which sofa you would not choose each of them can be equipped with a folding mechanism. And by the way, such mechanisms are also different in the method of laying sofas:

• "Book" (the most traditional mechanism that is familiar to everyone in order to bring this sofa in the midsontal position, it is necessary to raise the seat up until it clicks, and the back is automatically dropped by creating a sleeping place defined by minus such a mechanism - you can not put a sofa close to the wall)
• "Eurobook" (in this case, in order to bring the sofa to a horizontal position, it is necessary to push the seat forward and in the liberated space, tilt the back, a significant advantage of such a model is the ease of transformation and a soft back)
• "Click-Klyak" (this mechanism is also similar to laying out on the "book", but in addition, it has a function of fixing the backrest and the ability to install it in several positions, such a nuance will allow you to choose exactly the angle of inclination at which it will be convenient to relax, But in this case, the sofa will also be installed at a distance from the wall)
• "Dolphin" (this model is most often found in the angular sofas, in this case the pillow is pulled out from under the seating and pulls up using a special loop, installing at the same level with the main seat, this is an extremely popular mechanism that also has a lounged box)
• "French clamshell" (under the seat in the sofa is threefolded the mattress, which is subsequently declined, this is a very convenient and compact model, it is hardly suitable for everyday use)
• "Accordion" (in order to decompose the sofa it is necessary to put forward the seat and decompose the invested twice, such a sofa has large dimensions and transformed into a full and comfortable sleeping place, although the type of similar models leaves the best and over time on the mattress there are ugly chances)