It is believed that a cot is a temporary substitute for a bed. It is used when guests are in the house, and they have nothing to sleep on. The advantage of the clamshell is compact. It can be easily and quickly folded and hidden somewhere out of sight until the next suitable occasion. But now there are rollaway beds that can be used constantly like a regular bed. Buying a cot is quite simple. In stores they are full. But this is the whole complexity of the choice. Which clamshell model to choose?
How to choose a cot
Many of those who previously slept in folding beds recall that this is not very convenient. The sleeping person falls inside, like in a hammock, while the spine bends, and in the morning you feel like after a meat grinder. Moreover, the whole structure creaks with every movement all night. Still, sleeping on her was better than on the floor. What about these characteristics now?
Modern clamshells no longer have many of the drawbacks of their predecessors. Now folding beds are, more likely, folding beds, which are removed for a day, freeing up the territory. There are different types of them, knowledge of the features of which will help to make the right choice when buying.
When choosing a rollaway bed, allowable load is taken into account. The larger it is, the thicker the pipes of which the frame is made. A folding bed can support up to 150 kg. For maximum load, a pipe with a diameter of at least 20 mm and a steel thickness of 1.2 mm is used.
Clamshell Types
- On the springs. The simplest, most compact, but not very convenient. Sagging. Designed for infrequent use.
- On the snake springs. Reliable. A little more expensive than spring.
- On a steel mesh. Significantly more convenient than spring. Very reliable. More modern than a clamshell on snake springs.
- On the straps.
- On the lamellas. The most comfortable and orthopedic. It can be used as a permanent bed, which is cleaned for a day to make room.
Coating
Covers for folding beds can be from various fabrics:
- two-layer;
- Oxford fabrics (can be with foam padding);
- tapestry. It is durable, breathable and does not lose shape for a long time.
Lamella clamshell
Lamels are usually wooden (birch or beech) bent glued strips that connect the edges of the clamshell. They can be a different number - from 10 to 20 pcs. Lamels are attached to the body with special lattice holders, some of them have a spring effect. The clamshell on the lamellas has an orthopedic effect. They buy it if they plan to use it regularly. Such a folding bed does not spoil the posture, and even helps to correct it, because lamellas do not bend, the mattress does not sag.
The presence of a mattress
Folding beds are sold both with and without mattresses. A cot with a lamella mattress is much better than those that do not have them. Even if the thickness of the mattress is not more than 2 cm, then sleeping on it is much more convenient.
Leg height
The older the person, the higher should be his bed. On sale there are folding beds with legs, which are adjustable in height. It is possible to adjust the headrest and the lower part of the clamshell.
Adjustment is carried out by the German Multiflex mechanism in 18 different positions. Leather belts help carry out the adjustment process.
Clamshell Comfort
Clamshell on lamellas with Comfort mattress, made in Italy, is of high quality. 15 slats securely hold the mattress, not allowing it to bend. This clamshell easily withstands loads of up to 150 kg. The wooden headrest has both an aesthetic purpose, making the cot more like an ordinary bed, as well as an applied function. He does not allow the pillow to slide off the cot.
Sizes in unassembled form: length 190 cm, width 80 cm. Bed height 33 cm. When assembled, the height of the folding bed is 109 cm.
VIENNA DOUBLE clamshell
The Italian double folding bed VIENNA DOUBLE consists of two sections created from 1.8 mm thick metal pipes. The design has 40 beech lamels.
The clamshell is very easy to open. You just need to deploy it. The legs exit when unfolding automatically.
The mattress has a height of 11 cm. It is created on the principle of winter-summer. A layer of wool 3 mm thick reliably warms in the winter. And on the other hand there is a cotton layer of the same thickness. It will create a feeling of comfort in a hot summer.
The mattress is in a white cover made of Damask fabric.
Cot Hotel
The Hotel folding bed is 2 m long and 90 cm wide. The folding bed is 43 cm high. The frame consists of a metal pipe with a diameter of 25 mm. It is treated with a durable polymer powder coating. 13 lamellas made of wood support the sleeping body in a comfortable position. And you can place on it a person weighing up to 120 kg. The weight of the clamshell itself is about 16 kg.
The folding bed has a removable mattress 10 cm thick from regenerated batting fiber.
Clamshell "Hotel" on the slats with a mattress like customers. They note that it is convenient to use. Easy to lay out, you can move around the room with the wheels. A cot with a lamella mattress is comfortable for sleeping. It practically does not differ from a regular stationary bed. The back at the head supports the pillow during sleep, and during the day it can serve as a decorative stand for a folded folding bed.
Price from 3.5 to 4 thousand rubles.
Clamshell "Stella 2009-KR-1"
A folding bed with a mattress with lamellas "Stella 2009-KR-1" is of Russian production, but it is manufactured on German equipment. Lamels 8 mm thick for its manufacture are made of latoflex. It consists of birch or beech veneer, which is glued in a special way.
The folding bed with a mattress on the Stella slats has a length of 190 cm, a width of 81 cm. The height of the bed is 30 cm. Weight is 8 kg. A person weighing up to 150 kg can sleep on it.
The 5 cm high mattress is filled with foam rubber. His cover is sewn of thick teak.
The polymer coating protects the bed frame from rust.
The clamshell price is about 3.5 thousand rubles.
Comes with a cot is a bag for carrying the bed.
Children's folding beds
Such a bed can be used at home, if there is no space for installing a regular stationary. They are used in kindergartens, and in other institutions - sanatoriums, recreation centers. Clamshells are easily installed in the territory where the children used to play, and after lunch, they quickly clean up in the place reserved for them. The weight of the folding bed is about 8 kg.
Particularly comfortable is a children's cot on lamellas with a mattress. Its disassembled length is 145 cm, width 65 cm. Ten DK-LM slats support the child’s body in a horizontal position during sleep. This bed has an orthopedic effect. A 5 cm thick mattress is quite soft. Filler for him can serve a variety of materials. It behaves perfectly when using a mattress filled with holklon. It holds its shape for a long time, without forming dents. It does not cause allergies. If the mattress becomes dirty, what will eventually happen to it, it can be washed or disinfected. The mattress cover is made of coarse calico - a rather strong material.
The cot with a lamella mattress does not have an adjustable headrest. He is not needed, because children can be injured about him. Customers really like the children's cot on the lamellas with a mattress. Reviews indicate that sleeping on them is comfortable, like on ordinary beds. They do not creak at all. This is explained by the fact that instead of aluminum springs, the lamellas are fastened with plastic parts. If the lamellas are out of order, they can be replaced.
A children's cot on lamellas with a mattress costs about 2 thousand rubles.