Moving furniture
Electrically adjustable furniture offers comfort and supports independent living in old age.
Product
Consumers are not interested in the drive, control unit and fittings in a piece of furniture. These inner workings perform their function without being visible from the outside. However, take a closer look at the ins and outs of furniture manufacturing and you will discover a wealth of different products and challenges. An elegant design often leaves little room for electrical components. This makes a compact drive design all the more important. The power requirement results from the application and the physical laws of leverage. With assistance from the fittings, the moving parts must be guided torsion-free and all forces must be anchored in the furniture itself. Meeting all these requirements over a long life cycle characterised by intensive use is a great challenge and a hallmark of the quality of DOT Group drives, controls and fittings.
Application
The demands on armchairs and comfort furniture are increasing. They must not only be comfortable, but also offer added value. The armchair becomes a recliner – electrically operated, of course. The height of the armrest can be adjusted and the backrest tilted. The footrest swivels out from under the armchair at the touch of a button, allowing tired legs to be raised. And when it’s time to stand up, the whole chair straightens up so that the user can walk away comfortably.All these adjustment options can be conveniently controlled using a handset or mobile device. Then there are additional features such as a USB charger, a cup holder and a memory function to save your favourite positions.
Benefits
Comfort furniture offers more… comfort. That’s one point. However, it also meets the needs of an ageing generation. Getting up from a chair or sofa can be a challenge as your muscle strength deteriorates. Electrically adjustable armchairs, sofas and beds offer support at the touch of a button without the need for assistance. This new generation of furniture helps people to live independently in their own homes for longer, for example by helping them to stand up.