A bed with a lifting mechanism - what is it and how is it arranged?
For a small apartment, a bed with a lifting mechanism is a real find. The purpose of the bed is to save usable space. After all, this is a bed and a wardrobe in one “face”. For a bed with a lifting mechanism, there is a roomy drawer, which is equal in space to a place to sleep. The product is considered practical and convenient to operate. It allows you to fulfill the old dream of those who craved to get a bed, but could not organically fit it into the bedroom.
Today the bed with the lifting mechanism and a mattress is one of the most popular among various types of similar products. It is all a matter of having a roomy box for storing various things. Some prefer to use the box for placing linen and blankets; others have everything there that is a pity to throw out, but rarely used; the third place a real hiding place under the mattress where money and valuables are put.
There are no special instructions that can be stored inside the bed with a lifting mechanism. The main thing is to avoid falling into the box:
- caustic and toxic substances;
- combustible, light and flammable materials;
- explosive devices;
- liquids with a pungent odor in unsealed packaging;
- foods with a limited shelf life.
It is not necessary to arrange inside a place for children's games and an active pastime, placing animals. The box is sealed, there is almost no air enters. Therefore, prevent children from hiding inside the product. This can lead to choking.
The soft lifting bed consists of the following elements:
- berth;
- storage boxes;
- lifting mechanism.
A device used for beds with a lifting mechanism can work:
- on gas shock absorbers;
- on coil springs;
- on loops.
Gas shock absorbers for the bed with a lifting mechanism - a real "treasure". They work silently, helping to open the drawer easily. Twisted springs and hinges are cheaper (in rubles), but less practical in operation.
A single or double bed with a lifting mechanism works on the same principle. On the side there is a handle (usually it is made of thick fabric), which helps to lift the mattress, opening the place to accommodate the necessary items and things. With or without a handle, the mattress easily returns to its original position. Except in this way, it is not possible to get inside the box.
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Types of products with a lifting mechanism
All soft beds with a lifting mechanism are divided into two types:
- single beds;
- double.
Three beds with a lifting mechanism are not implemented. They can be made only under the order. In everyday life, such systems are not very convenient: they are very bulky, heavy; the mattress is difficult to lift, devices for opening quickly become useless.
Also products with a lifting mechanism can be divided into the following types:
- gas lift;
- spring;
- loopback.
There are units with a lifting mechanism and the material from which they are made:
- solid wood;
- Hardboard;
- DSP;
- MDF.
Solid array is very heavy, but environmentally friendly material. In fiberboard, MDF is often added formaldehyde, so that the parts are more firmly bonded to each other. Formaldehyde fumes are hazardous to human health. The most reasonable option is to purchase a bed from a chipboard.
Most often for the bed with a lifting mechanism is characterized by the presence of a soft back. At the heart - chipboard or metal frame. It is sheathed with insulation, and on top - fabric. Here the choice is almost limitless - from cotton to natural leather.
Advantages and disadvantages
The adult and children's bed with the lifting mechanism possesses a number of indisputable advantages before other designs for a dream:
- it combines two pieces of interior at once;
- saves usable space;
- everything superfluous can be easily removed out of sight;
- large selection of colors and textures;
- the inaccessibility of the box to outsiders is a great place to hide;
- easy care
A bed with a lifting mechanism has its drawbacks:
- a large amount of dust and dirt accumulates in the box;
- device for lifting the mattress wears out quickly;
- over time, the place to sleep begins to sag;
- the product is very large, it is difficult to move it from place to place;
- there is no empty space under the bed, it is difficult to wash the floor under it, to clean the carpet.
Another plus is that a bed with a lifting mechanism can be purchased inexpensively. For high-quality berth is characterized by the absence of squeaks and gnashing during use. This should pay special attention when purchasing products.
How to choose a bed
Finding a bed with a lifting mechanism is cheap quite real. Of course, for such a bed there is a marginal low price. It can not be less than 8 thousand rubles. Approximately 10-12 thousand rubles. there are the cheapest double beds. Inexpensive double beds can be purchased in large chain stores and furniture supermarkets. Pay attention to stocks. The price can be reduced by 70 percent (by 10-15 thousand rubles) from the original price!
Secrets of choosing a good double bed with a lift:
- no squeaks, rattle;
- lack of sagging, deflection of a place to sleep;
- sealed box;
- hypoallergenic materials upholstery and filler;
- the dense handle for convenient opening of system.
The product can be bought cheaply in online stores. Preference should be given only to proven resources that have positive feedback and have been working in the market for a long time. The seller (real, virtual) must have quality certificates for the products offered.
Required and passport products. It indicates the manufacturer, materials, operating conditions, service life, assembly rules, warranty period. If the product fails through no fault of the user before the warranty expires, the unit must be replaced with a new one.
For the maximum service life of the product, it is important not only to properly care for it, but also to comply with all operating rules. Inner space is not a place for games and entertainment. The box is strong, but it is unlikely to withstand jumping or heavy objects falling. To keep things stored inside clean, the space must be regularly vacuumed and treated with a damp cloth. Natural materials for double beds are more environmentally friendly, and synthetic, as practice shows, last longer. Fear of synthetics on the beds, dressers are not worth it. Modern fabrics have a pleasant texture, it is easy to remove dirt from them, they are reliably protected from the appearance of "bald" spots.
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