Sofas with a click-and-gag mechanism: what are they and how are they unfolded?

Surely many have heard of sofas with a click-gag mechanism. With the light hand of some joker, this name was given to models in which a rather characteristic sound is emitted during transformation. Today, out of all the variety of upholstered furniture presented on the domestic market, such a system confidently occupies one of the leading positions. Let us dwell in a little more detail on the typical features of a sofa with a click-gag mechanism.

The transformation mechanism of the click-clack type is quite simple, at the same time very reliable and characterized by particular unpretentiousness. The design allows for adjustment in several positions: three modes adjust the backrest, and one is used for the armrests. The click-gag sofa can be easily converted to bed mode.

If necessary, the user can always adjust the degree of inclination of the back of the sofa, and also sets the "reclining" position. It is allowed to bring the back to a vertical state, in this form the sofa can be used for daytime. The use of the latest technologies in the design of modern click-gag transformers allows the armrests to be fixed in such a way as to achieve the most leveled surface of the sleeping area. The undoubted advantage of the model is the presence of an orthopedic frame - this allows you to fully experience the maximum comfort from such a design.

The click-gag sofa is in consistently high demand among consumers in our country, and there are a number of reasons for this:

• stylish design;
• long service life, practicality and durability of the main mechanisms;
• when disassembled, the sofa forms a perfectly flat place without uncomfortable pits and deflections;
• if necessary, the backrest can always be set at an angle of 45 degrees;
• convenient dimensions, thanks to which each user can always choose such a product that will be suitable for large rooms, and for small rooms, and for spaces with non-standard furnishings;
• most models are additionally equipped with spacious drawers where you can place bed linen and other bedding accessories.

However, it was not without its drawbacks.

Although this is the only minus of the model, as you can see, we can solve it.

The modern industry offers a wide variety of click-gag sofas. The most widespread are direct transformers. They have a convenient way of transformation, due to which furniture can be folded and unfolded even by small children... If desired, the wall can always be installed at an angle.

L-shaped the products are more suitable for spacious rooms, although in small rooms, with the correct arrangement of furniture, they can look very interesting. This is a fairly practical solution for decorating a corner space; when folded, such furniture can accommodate several people for a daytime pastime.

Many manufacturers additionally complete their sofas with a very spacious compartment, in which you can store small toys, household items, pajamas, clothes, as well as bedding. This is a rather useful function, especially in a typical cramped apartment. Thanks to her, the need to additionally buy dressers and wardrobes disappears.

Very popular these days sofa couch model with adjustable armrests. However, before buying such a sofa, it must be borne in mind that the maximum permissible load on such structures is 30 kg, so you cannot sit on them.

The quality of furniture with a click-clack mechanism and the period of its service directly depends on the materials that were used for production.

When purchasing upholstered furniture, you should certainly pay special attention to what material the frame is made of. The best material is multilayer plywood.glued from thin veneer blanks (usually birch is used). The thicker it is, the more durable the structure itself will be. Such material holds all the fittings well and does not deform during intensive use.

The cheapest models are made of chipboard, they can be immediately identified by weight. Such furniture will be very heavy, therefore, most often they use combined frames, in which chipboard is combined with plywood or any metal elements. Such sofas are much more expensive, but at the same time they are more reliable and lighter.

Laminated chipboard is in no way inferior in terms of reliability and density to plywood, but at the same time it largely reduces the cost of the finished product. However, not every chipboard is suitable for using it as a skeleton.

To create a wireframe natural wood can be used, but in this case it is very important that the tree is dried as best as possible, normally the humidity should not exceed 6-8%, otherwise the material will very quickly become covered with cracks.

The most durable is a metal welded base., usually they are equipped with sofas made in a light modern style. In this case, the quality of the starting material is of fundamental importance, as well as the strength of welding of units, main joints and the presence of anti-corrosion treatment.

When choosing a sofa, no less attention should be paid to the upholstery and its strength.

The following solutions are considered the most practical.

• Tapestry - this fabric is 60-85% cotton and is rightfully considered one of the most durable upholstery materials. The tapestry does not tear and at the same time has a very stylish design that can make the sofa a real interior decoration.

• Jacquard - a fairly dense fabric with a high-strength structure. The fabric is distinguished by good strength, resistance to wear and tear and fading, such a sofa retains its original appearance for a long time.

• Chenille - one of the most demanded upholstery materials, which is characterized by high wear resistance and good durability. In addition, it does not fade under the sun's rays and retains its colors for a long time.

In this case, small dies (flexible lamellas) are mounted in the body, which are made of carefully steamed wood. This design provides good air exchange and makes the seat softer. The orthopedic base largely promotes muscle relaxation and keeps the spine in a physiologically comfortable position, due to which the blood circulation in the human body is normalized.

When choosing the optimal mattress, it is important to consider the following factors:

• total user weightwho will spend time on the mattress;
• age of users - products for children and adolescents are distinguished by a higher degree of rigidity;
• health status - if a person has any problems with the musculoskeletal system, then before choosing furniture with an orthopedic mattress, it is imperative to take recommendations from the attending physician.

Depending on the age of the user, sofas can be of different sizes.

• Child model has a sleeping place with parameters 110x130x80 cm. These are completely safe products, the child feels comfortable on them, and thanks to a small supply, the sofa can be used for several years.

• Model for teenagers executed in sizes 190x130 cm. Such products take into account the peculiarities of the physical development of a teenager, so they can be assembled and disassembled independently, without the help of parents.

• Single sofa for adults has parameters from 160 to 200 cm in length and 150 cm in width, such dimensions allow to withstand a load of up to 300 kg.

• Also on sale you can find 1,5- and double versions.

Hardly anyone will argue that the whole atmosphere of the room largely depends on the design of the sofa. Thus, the indented surface and slightly rounded edges create the effect of hospitality, home comfort and family warmth.Such furniture is the best way to promote emotional communication with family and friends.

Tall pillows and voluminous bedspreads will create a feeling of bohemia and theatrical environment. They are suitable for organizing parties. The model with a raised armrest promotes reading books in complete privacy and silence.

For a study or reception area, it is better to choose furniture of dark colors: black, dark, gray, brown or burgundy. For a family with small children, a model with a large number of pillows with a colorful print on them would be a good solution. Such accessories harmoniously fit into the non-standard shape of the entire structure. By the way, cushions today are experiencing their second heyday, their use allows you to completely change the interior in a room in a matter of minutes, as well as smooth out any disparities in the footage of the room and furniture.

Light shades create a feeling of lightness and additional light in the space - thereby they visually expand the boundaries of the room and allow you to feel the atmosphere of cleanliness and freshness. Modern sofas come in a wide variety of styles. It can be both classic sofas and Provence-style models.

When buying a sofa for your home, it is better to give preference to trusted manufacturers, since only they can ensure the high quality of their products. Companies such as, for example, "Shatura furniture"... Sofas from this manufacturer are in high demand among our compatriots. They are represented in most of the trading houses in our country.

"Furniture-holding" - this company has launched the production of sofas in the mid-value segment. Anderssen is a company specializing in premium sofas, including a click-and-gag system. Without exception, all products have a very beautiful design and are equipped with a spacious spacious drawer.

Products are no less popular in the domestic market Belarusian manufacturers. "Pinskdrev" - the company was founded at the end of the 19th century. For more than a century, it has been producing the highest quality sofas in various price segments, including models made from genuine leather.

"Lagoon" Is another large enterprise that produces sofas with a fairly budgetary cost, almost every Russian family can afford such a model.

To make it easier to navigate, we offer a small overview of the most popular models.

This is a three-seater sofa with metal legs, it looks very stylish, it can be installed both in the living room, in the bedroom or even in the nursery. The manufacturer offers a wide range of upholstery materials.

Model parameters:

• size - 20.4 × 10.5 × 95 cm;
• sleeping place - 20.40 × 13.80 cm;
• filler - spring set + PPU;
• there is a spacious drawer;
• frame made of laminated chipboard, fiberboard;
• fabric - velu / flock.

Perhaps the only drawback of the product is the absence of removable covers in the set - this makes it inconvenient to clean the sofa in case of contamination.

Truly luxurious corner furniture with a box spring.

Product parameters:

• size - 320x171x106, 317x218 cm;
• sleeping place - 112x174x106 cm, 218x112 cm;
• the back rests in parts;
• filler - polyurethane foam.

In order to choose the model of a single or double sofa with a click-gag mechanism of the highest quality, the manufacturer recommends When buying, pay particular attention to the following factors.

• See for yourself the functionality of the transformation mechanism - the sofa should fold and unfold without effort, no jamming is allowed.
• Look at the upholstery - the fabric must be smooth, no snags, holes, poorly stitched corners, and traces of dirt are allowed.
• Check the sofa from the inside - all fasteners must be tightened, there should be no cracks or chips on the frame.
• If you are planning to purchase sofa with a drawer, then you must definitely check its capacity.
• Orthopedic mattress will become a rather serious advantage, but at the same time it will greatly increase the cost of the product.

The upholstery gives a finished look to any sofa, it is she who is responsible for matching the furniture to the click-blot interior.

The material used for the upholstery of sofas should take into account the following parameters:

• how many people will use the sofa every day;
• are there animals and small children in the house;
• where you are going to place the furniture - in the room or in the kitchen.

A sofa with a click-gag mechanism has only one folding option. The instruction is simple. First, you need to slightly raise the seat, then carefully pull it up until you hear a click. Then the seats can be lowered, they will pull the backrest behind them so that it lies horizontally.

The owners of click-gag sofas need to pay attention to the fact that the system must be regularly lubricated with high-quality machine oil, since it is its absence on the surface that often becomes the root cause of any breakdown. The fact is that when the parts work "dry", friction between them significantly increases, and this greatly accelerates the wear of the contacting elements. All this leads to the appearance of backlash, as a result, there is a skew of the modules.

To avoid such a nuisance, it is imperative to work out all the cells and parts immediately after purchase. Usually thick machine oil is used for lubrication. high quality that does not dry out for a long time. First, a section of the mechanism is processed, which is located in the center, after that four rivets in the area of ​​connection of the box for linen and the seat of the sofa, the last one lubricates the elements located in the center right between the frames of the frame.

If there is no such cover, then sooner or later each user will be faced with the need to tighten furniture.

Even with the smallest sofa, problems often arise during transportation, so sofas are usually disassembled before moving. This contributes to the convenience of transportation and the safety of all basic elements. To prevent breakage and premature wear, it is best to entrust the analysis of the sofa to professionals, since the lack of the necessary experience and work skills is fraught with unpleasant consequences. Even with a successful parsing, it is possible that you will no longer be able to assemble the sofa correctly.

During transportation, soft parts are usually wrapped in stretch film, and wooden armrests in corrugated cardboard. This allows all products to be delivered safe and sound to a new location.

Analyzing customer reviews about click-gag folding sofas left on a variety of forums and thematic sites, we can say that for the most part they are positive. Users note the stylish look of the models, as well as their ergonomics and high functionality. In addition, the ease of assembly and disassembly speaks in favor of the mechanism, which makes it possible to install furniture even in a nursery - children will be able to fold and unfold the sofa on their own without contacting their parents.

The undoubted advantage of these sofas is the use of slats in the structures, due to which the option of an orthopedic bed is realized. This largely protects the body from the development of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, provides the user with the highest quality rest, helps relieve muscle tension in the back and neck. The listed characteristics determine a comfortable position of the trunk during sleep and rest.

Convertible sofas with a click-gag mechanism are far from a novelty of domestic and foreign manufacturers. These products were produced back in Soviet times, however, since then absolutely everything has been improved in them: both the frame and the upholstery. We present you with a small selection of the most spectacular modern sofas.

For information on how the sofa with the click-gag mechanism unfolds, see the next video.