How to fold out a sofa tick-tock

A good sofa is a must in the home. It performs several functions - it serves as a place for daytime rest and time spent watching TV for all family members, and also as a sleeping place at night, replacing a bed. In conditions of lack of living space, when the living room and bedroom are one space, purchasing such furniture will be an ideal solution to the problem of saving space. When folded, the model with a tick-tock folding mechanism takes up less space than a bed. For example, a 2-seater model looks compact in a small room, and when unfolded, it will be a good alternative to a full-fledged sleeping bed.

What is a tick-tock sofa

If furniture undergoes daily transformation, another decisive factor determining which model to choose will be the type of layout and the reliability and simplicity of the mechanism used. The type of layout depends on the length and shape. Let's consider sofa with mechanism unfolding tick-tock.

The tick-tock sofa model has undeniable advantages over other analogues of upholstered furniture. In other words, this model is also called a pantograph. Manufacturers began to use this type of design relatively recently.

REFERENCE. When unfolding the mechanism, it makes a characteristic sound similar to “tick-tock”.

It is worth noting that strength, as well as ease of transformation, are the main advantages of a tick-tock sofa.

REFERENCE. Such mechanisms are usually used to equip large modular sofas installed in home theaters; they are also used to furnish small rooms that require upholstered furniture.

Features of mechanism transformation

Let's consider how it unfolds divan tick tock. To begin with, it should be noted that the transformation mechanism is extremely simple. The main stages of unfolding are as follows:

1. Remove all pillows stacked on the furniture.
2. Lift the seat, slide it out smoothly and place it on the legs made of durable profile.
3. There is a space in front of you; you just need to fold the backrest into it.

As you can see, the mechanism works quite simply and even a child can handle it, if the structure is not too heavy.

REFERENCE. In the process of unfolding the structure, the legs do not scratch the floor or damage the carpet.

Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of upholstered furniture, including those with this type of layout. You can buy a sofa for a child's room with compact dimensions or choose a suitable model for a living room or office.

IMPORTANT! Before purchasing, carefully study the weight of the retractable unit, its fastenings and smooth operation. You need to make sure that the possibility of injury is minimal.