Sofas-transformers

Is it possible to talk about comfort in the house if there is no sofa in it? This piece of furniture brings with it incredible warmth and fills the atmosphere with a sense of dimension. The sofa has a special role.

This is a universal item, which is equally convenient to relax and talk with household members, play with children and watch TV shows, read and, of course, sleep. By the way, not all types of sofas allow you to do the latter, because in order to transform them into a comfortable sleeping place, it is necessary that special mechanisms responsible for this process be provided in the design of the model. Let's take a closer look at the range of transformers.

Classification of sofas

Sofas are divided into categories according to:

• with the type of transformation;
• design features;
• purpose;
• overall dimensions;
• the number of seats.

Since we are only interested in those models that can serve as a full-fledged sleeping place, we need to take a closer look at a group of transformers, which, in turn, are classified according to the method of assembly / unfolding.

Depending on the mechanism installed by the manufacturer, sofas are divided into:

1. Folding.

2. Withdrawable/withdrawable.

3. Unfolding.

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Types and mechanisms of sofas

Folding models

This category includes click-clack, book, and couch designs.

Sofa book

Sofas of this design are veterans of the domestic market, but this did not make them less popular. The model is extremely comfortable and practical. On such a sofa, you can not only sit comfortably - you can sleep on it no less sweetly, even if it is not laid out. To transform the product into a bed, you need to raise the seat until the characteristic click of the folding mechanism, after which the seat is lowered. The assembly of the sofa in its original position is carried out in a similar way. The seat also rises to a click, after which it is transferred to the usual position.

Pros: compact, equipped with a linen box, the sleeping surface is flat, it is possible to operate in two positions.

Disadvantages: for assembly / disassembly, the sofa will have to be moved / moved to the wall.

"Click Clack"

“The presence of an intermediate position “relax”, sometimes even in two versions, makes these types of sofas as comfortable as possible for relaxation”

This model has a design similar to the sofa-book, but differs in an improved transformation mechanism. During operation, the latter makes characteristic sounds, which formed the basis of the name of the product. The improved click-clack allows you to set its back in three positions, so that you can sit, lie down and reclining on it. The presence of an intermediate position "relax", sometimes even in two versions, makes these types of sofas as comfortable as possible for relaxation. The convertible backrest comes with movable sidewalls that can be converted into comfortable headrests.

"Click-clack" is compact.Even when fully unfolded, it does not require excessive space, which is why it often becomes the first choice for small homeowners.

sofa bed

The model belongs to the class of mini-sofas and is designed for the rest of one person. The advantage of the product is its compactness. Such a sofa can be installed where other options would never fit.

Most often, in this interpretation, children's sofa beds are offered. They have a variety of designs, are equipped with a box for storing linen, are distinguished by evenness and comfort of the bed and ease of unfolding.

Roll-out sofas

Eurobook

Sofas of this series are among the most durable and durable. The conversion mechanism installed in them is so simple that there is even nothing to break in it. The whole process of unfolding comes down to rolling out the sofa seat forward and lowering the back into the vacant seat.

Pros: ease of transformation, spacious and smoother than a book bed, a wide range of sizes, the presence of a large linen box, no need to move the sofa away from the wall when unfolding.

When choosing a product of this series, pay attention to the filler. In high-quality models, the soft elements of the back and seat are made:

• from spring blocks
• orthopedic armor,
• molded polyurethane foam.

Eurobook "Tick-Tock"

These representatives of upholstered furniture differ in the mechanisms for folding sofas. Unlike the options described above, for the Tik-Tak models, the transformation takes place literally in the air, which has a very good effect on the condition of the flooring. The wheels do not crawl on expensive parquet, because the seat, when unfolded, does not stretch along the floor, but moves along a semicircle trajectory.

The advantages of such structures are obvious. Damage to the floor covering is excluded, plus it does not require a lot of space for transformation.

Peculiarities. Included with a sofa with a similar transformation mechanism are pillows and cushions, which will have to be removed when unfolding. The transformation mechanism is also interesting. To prevent possible distortions of the sofa parts during their movement, a synchronizer rod and a special spring are installed in the system. The presence of rubber pads on the supports will protect the flooring from damage and will not allow the sofa to creak.

"Dolphin"

The upholstered furniture of this series has an angular contraction, which makes the sofas versatile. They fit perfectly into spacious living rooms and look just as good in small bedrooms. To transform the sofa into a bed, pull out a special block hidden under the main seat by pulling the handle, and then simply unfold the soft part of the seat itself with a book, forming a sleeping place.

Pros: the flat surface of the mattress allows you to fully relax, ease of transformation.

Disadvantages: it is important that the frame of the product is made of really high-quality wood, otherwise the mechanism will not last long.

"Pantograph"

This sofa has the same advantages as the eurobook, but is somewhat different from it in the way of transformation. There are no rollers in its structure. During unfolding, the seat does not come into contact with the floor. This type of transformation mechanisms for sofas is also called "stepping". The sleeping part easily moves away from the back and falls into a horizontal position. Pantograph sofas are durable, their mechanical part is resistant to wear, and the whole product as a whole is comfortable.

"Puma"

Among all types of folding sofas, this design is especially loved by consumers, because it has an original, simple and convenient unfolding principle. The seat is easy to lift and really gracefully carried forward, fixing on the support. The mechanism is strong enough, so the sofa is recommended for daily use, and therefore, "Puma" is often used in bedroom settings. The furniture is compact, but when unfolded, it gives a spacious place to sleep with almost imperceptible joints.

Peculiarities. "Puma" is produced in a direct and angular version. You need to know that only corner models can be equipped with a linen box, in straight lines there is simply no place to place the box.

"Conrad"

Of all the transformers, this is the most comfortable option for sleeping. Spring blocks are provided in its design, which has a beneficial effect on the spine. The mechanism of its transformation is as follows: the part hidden under the seat is pulled out through a hidden loop and stretched to the maximum possible distance, while the seat itself and part of the back follow it. After that, it remains only to raise the soft block in the hidden part, leveling the bed in height.

Pros: the resulting bed is close in its properties to orthopedic mattresses. A relatively large berth allows the sofa to become quite compact when assembled.

Roll-out sofas

Folding sofas

The designs are original, with an unusual unfolding mechanism that functions like an unfolding scroll. To transform the sofa into a bed, you just need to pull the hidden loop and a folding bed with a thin foam mattress will appear from its bowels. Clamshells are divided into several subspecies:

1. French model. For its transformation, you need to remove the pillows from the seat. The layout of the bed takes place in three stages.

2. American model. This sofa converts into a cot in two steps.

3. Italian model. The most reliable, but at the same time expensive clamshell. Transforms without removing pillows.

French folding beds

They belong to the category of fashionable furniture. Why do designers believe that these types of sofas are worth decorating modern interiors? Because they are beautiful, cozy, comfortable, compact, have a wide seat. The support for the folding part can be made of a metal mesh or lat, as well as a type of belt constriction, over which an awning is usually stretched. High-density fabric adds strength and resilience to the entire structure. Experts recommend giving preference to the bases of armor, and those where their lamellas are located across the sleeping part, and not along it.

Transformation technology

To expand the sofa from it, you will need to remove all removable soft elements (pillows, cushions, armrests). Now you need to unfold the clamshell links by pulling the mechanism towards you and up. As a result, the transformable part should be on steel legs. The place to sleep is ready.

Pros: compact when folded, modern design.

Disadvantages: this is more of a guest version of the sofa than a comfortable bed for daily rest, since when unfolding it is impossible to form a perfectly flat surface. Not happy with the need to regularly remove small elements before transformation. Lack of a linen box.

American folding beds

We also know them as sedaflex or Belgian bed. The peculiar look of the transformation mechanisms of the sofas allows you to turn them into a bed in just two steps.The sleeping surface is formed when unfolding forward, so it stands perpendicular to the back of the sofa. It is the main advantageous feature of sedaflex. The bed is delightfully even, moderately elastic, has orthopedic properties.

The principle of operation of the mechanism

The sleeping mattress folded in half hides inside the sofa on a folding frame. During the transformation, it is removed from the bowels of the seat and unfolds. In a predetermined position, it is fixed by strong metal legs. Basically, the mattress is a one-piece fabric, without seams and connecting joints, which makes lying on it extremely comfortable.

Pros: super comfortable sleeping area. Manufacturers equip the mattresses that are used to complete the sedaflex series sofas with a special system that promotes complete relaxation and sleep. When unfolded, the floor covering is not deformed, so the model can be used even on the thinnest linoleum, even on parquet tiles. The presence of a rigid frame and an elastic mattress allows the product to withstand heavy loads and at the same time not sag and lose its leading qualities for many years.

Where to use

American folding beds are popular with owners of small housing and owners of small offices. This model will be a good solution for furnishing a summer house. When folded, the sofa pleases with its compactness, the only drawback of the sedaflex is the lack of a laundry storage system. There really is nowhere to place a box for it, but can this inconvenience be considered fatal and refuse to acquire an incredibly convenient and high-quality element of the situation because of it? Practical, stylish and comfortable American folding bed will decorate any interior.

Italian folding beds

These models of folding beds are also equipped with a two-fold swivel mechanism, however, all parts of the sofa structure, including the back, are involved in the transformation. The latter moves along with the soft elements. The main advantage of these types of sofas is their durability. They endure daily transformations and are ready for weight loads.

The Italian version of folding beds is quite unusual in the sequence of its transformation, for which the products are called "Italian shifters". They are really strikingly different from the serial types already discussed above. If the transformation of the former begins with lifting the seat, then in the case of the “Italians”, the back of the sofa becomes the starting point. It is moved forward and pressed against the seat, after which the mechanism is turned over and put on its legs.

Italian folding beds belong to premium class furniture, both in terms of the comfort of the mechanism and the comfort of the bed. The mattress that forms it has a fifteen-centimeter height and a length of up to two meters, which corresponds to the size of a stationary bed. The bulk of Italian folding beds are equipped with mattresses based on spring blocks. In order for the element not to move during the transformation, it is fixed in the head and foot sections with a fence welded to the frame.

"Accordion"

“Mechanisms of this type are supplied with sofas of both the economy segment and the luxury category”

Upholstered furniture with such a way of transformation, without exaggeration, can be called a sales leader. Sofas of both the economy segment and the luxury category are supplied with mechanisms of this type. Such popularity is due to the extreme reliability of the design, excellent performance and ease of conversion into a bed.

The sleeping place at the "Accordion" consists of three parts, one of which, when assembled, serves as a seat, and the other two - fold into the back. When transforming, the seat is raised until it clicks and pushed forward against the stop. In parallel with this, the back comes into motion, unfolding in the same plane with the seat.

Sofas like "Accordion" are designed for daily use. Their sleeping area is spacious and can withstand heavy loads. Breakdowns are extremely rare, but if they do occur, then the problem is simply solved by replacing the damaged fittings.

Among the shortcomings, the absence of a linen niche and the presence of roller wheels are noted, which can cause damage to the floor covering.

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Conclusion

Transforming furniture is always in the spotlight, because it is able to provide comfortable living in even the smallest space. In addition, this is a great way to save on furnishings, because the presented types of sofas serve not only as a corner of relaxation, but also become quite a comfortable bed, which is able to give a full-fledged deep sleep. So if you want to fill your home with comfort, then enrich its interior with a folding sofa with an interesting design and a transformation mechanism that is convenient for you.

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