Children's beds with a lifting mechanism

Children's beds with a lifting mechanism are distinguished by their uniqueness of manufacture and build quality. Lifting mechanisms used in them, greatly facilitate the process of operation. And even the child can use some models.

This type of bed is a design in which the rise of the bed is due to the mechanisms used. It can occur both in a parallel direction and at an angle (side lifting mechanism). At the base of the bed manufacturers usually lay an array, chipboard or other artificial or natural materials.

The places that are subject to the highest loads, manufacturers are trying to strengthen the various elements. Various synthetic or natural materials are used as a lining: leather or fabric.

In most cases, manufacturers produce beds made of wooden boxes, the kit can be supplemented with an orthopedic mattress.

The positive aspects of such beds include the following points:

• Save space in the room.
• Easy to operate.
• Multifunctionality.
• Stylish design.
• Huge color range.
• A quality product does not creak during operation.
• By production qualitative and ecologically safe materials are used.

The negative characteristics include the following nuances:

• The device of such a bed is quite expensive.
• Cheap models often fail due to poor quality lifting mechanisms.
• When raising and lowering the sheet gets off, which is not very convenient.
• If there are additional boxes under the mattress, garbage and dust will accumulate in them due to the lack of tightness.

There are several types of such beds.

Separation by number of beds:

• Single option. The design of such models is designed for one bed. Manufacturers perform this category of furniture in the form of an ottoman. The lifting mechanism is often used gas or spring, and it is located along the short sides of the bed. There is a fix function.
• Double model. Beds of this type are of two types: with the dimensions of the elevator 140x200 and 180x200 cm:

Dimensional separation:

• 140x200 cm. In this category of beds, the location of the lifting elements is along the long side of the bed. The type of springs used depends on the weight of the mattress. Buyers purchase such a model in a room for a teenager.
• 180x200 cm. On such beds easily fit two people. But, despite its volume, it is quite light and compact.

The mechanism of analysis of these types of bed is almost the same. In order to disassemble the bed is enough to pull the handle located on the side. With it, the mattress rises from a horizontal position and provides access to the box with bedding.

Separation by transformation:

• The bed which is built in cupboard. Parents acquire this type of furniture for their matured child, since she will quickly accustom him to order. Indeed, in disassembled form, such a construction blocks the passage, which is unacceptable in the nursery. Constructive furniture is multifunctional: it is a modular structure of the working area and includes a wardrobe, table and shelves for educational material.

• Bed-table. This configuration of furniture allows you to turn a sleeping place into an original children's table, having turned the bed on the other side with just one movement. At night, the table easily turns back to a place to sleep. The dimensions of this furniture variant are 90x200 cm, that is, 90 centimeters wide and 2-2.5-3 meters long. In addition to this design, manufacturers usually add an extension to the side: a bookcase and shelves for books.

In these beds use only three types of lifting mechanisms:

• Spring system. Differs in low service life: from 3 to 5 years, but reasonable price. With intensive use, the springs wear out or stretch, which leads to the replacement of the entire working functionality of the bed.

• Gas shock absorbers. A berth with such a lifting mechanism is distinguished by reliability, durability, smoothness, and noiseless operation. Even a child can use it. The service life reaches 10 years, and the selection of shock absorbers is carried out by specialists, and it occurs in accordance with the bed material and the weight of the mattress.
• Manual hinged lift. To use products with such a lifting mechanism, you will have to make some efforts, since in order to even open access to the boxes located below, you need to remove the mattress from the bed.

From the positive aspects of the purchase of this type of furniture is worth noting the high reliability, affordability and structural strength.

Below are some tips that parents should use when choosing a specific model of a children's bed with a lifting mechanism:

• It is recommended to purchase children's products with a base made of natural solid wood, although it is much more expensive than chipboard or fiberboard. However, it will last for a long time, as it is more reliable.

• Particular attention should be paid to the mechanism of raising the bed. Prefer brands, because the quality of their assembly is much better than among lesser-known firms.

• Also, the lifting mechanism must be equipped with interlocks or stops (latches), which is important when using a sleeping bed as a child - this is his safety.
• Pay attention to the presence of a tie in a wooden box. Otherwise, it may be deformed.
• Study consumer reviews on the Internet.

• Require a quality certificate from the seller.
• Examine the technical documentation for the purchased products.

For how to make the bed with a lifting mechanism, see the following video.