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Product Development
Sketch for mechanism to solve the movement
OVERVIEW
| Tablebed | Time: 2022-24 | Role: Head of R&D / Designer
TABLEBED was an award-winning patented Finnish design furniture innovation that transforms from a table into bed in 10 seconds. The product line included a double bed and a single bed. As for tables, the sizes correspond to a large, six-seater dining table, whereas the smaller model is suitable as a working desk, for example.
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MOVEMENT
The primary goal was to develop an innovative product that combined optimal functionality with safety and cost-effectiveness. Despite its large size, movement from table to bed needed to be smooth, quiet and also have mechanism that allows for easy assembly and disassembly.
To achieve this, gas springs were integrated, delivering seamless, controlled movement when transitioning from table to bed. The result is a thoughtfully engineered product that balances practicality with a streamlined user experience.
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MECHANICS
Weight balancing was a crucial aspect of the design, as the mechanism needed to withstand significant force.
As design progressed to the first wooden prototype, this model became instrumental in studying weight distribution, gas spring trajectory, and motion. Through numerous tests, movement refined, allowing to optimize functionality and stability,
ultimately paving the way for the final product.
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DETAILS
The product uses clean materials such as plywood with durable laminates, and custom-designed metal parts blending into soft felt materials. Noise is minimized through the use of sound-dampening soft materials and nylon sockets, ensuring quiet operation and a refined user experience.
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