TV with lifting mechanism

This homemade product perfectly reflects the modernity of our time. Imagine: you press the remote control button and the TV appears. We looked, pressed the button, and the TV hid. Of course, in addition to showing off to friends, this craft has a number of practical qualities. Such as: the TV does not get dirty, grease does not settle on it, which is a lot in the kitchen. Actually, that’s why I decided to make this design in my kitchen.
TV with lifting mechanism

The most expensive part of the entire structure is natural linear drive (actuator). That's what it's called, if you suddenly want to repeat this miracle. A linear drive or actuator can be found on ALI EXPRESS at a very reasonable price - HERE.
As for everything else, everything is available at a hardware store, or you can do it like I did - disassemble an unnecessary old cabinet and take the guides from there.

Let's begin!


First, let's measure the TV or your monitor, for which we will make a raising and lowering system. Then you need to cut a rectangular hole in the bottom of your kitchen unit with a large margin so that it does not touch anything when moving.
TV with lifting mechanism

TV with lifting mechanism

I will say right away that this hole through which the monitor comes out is not closed by anything and is always open. I thought it wasn't necessary. But if you want, you can make a kind of door on a spring so that the monitor presses on it when leaving, and it opens.

We fix the guides


Now secure the guide rails. They must be fastened strictly parallel to each other, otherwise there will be no easy descent.
TV with lifting mechanism

You need to attach a base to the back of the monitor or TV that will connect the guides and the TV body. I took a piece of plywood.
TV with lifting mechanism

TV with lifting mechanism

We try on and drill holes for the guides and TV mount. You can also base the hole for attaching the cable to this base.

Linear Actuator Mount


It came down to attaching the linear drive. It is attached to our locker on the second floor and lifts the entire structure using a cable.
TV with lifting mechanism

TV with lifting mechanism

TV with lifting mechanism

The following support was included with the drive. In principle, nothing more is needed. The drive just lies there, secured only on one side. Temporarily I will power the entire system from the battery.
TV with lifting mechanism

TV with lifting mechanism

Connecting the cable.


TV with lifting mechanism

TV with lifting mechanism

Naturally, instead of a cable, you can take any rope, but keep in mind that the cable has a longer resource, although the rope will last for many years. You just need to drill a hole and install a support so that the cable does not wear out the hole when moving. We skip everything and tighten it with screw fasteners. If you are using rope, you can simply tie a knot.
TV with lifting mechanism

TV with lifting mechanism

TV with lifting mechanism

TV with lifting mechanism

TV with lifting mechanism

TV with lifting mechanism

TV with lifting mechanism

Electronics for remote control.


The remote control mechanism is controlled by an electronic relay. I also bought an electronic remote control relay on Ali - HERE. Or you can look HERE.
This remote control must provide drive reverse. That is, change the polarity so that the slide rises and falls.
You need to connect as follows.
scheme

We connect all the electrics and check.
If necessary, adjust the length of the cable. If everything suits you, enjoy.
Now you will love your home even more for its unusual functionality, which will bring you comfort and joy of use every day.
TV with lifting mechanism

If you have any questions, write in the comments, I will be happy to answer them. I will also be glad to see your criticism and suggestions.

All the best.
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Comments (1)
  1. Denis
    #1 Denis Guests 28 August 2017 18:49
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    Amazing thing! I love remote control with all sorts of mechanisms. So far I have only made blinds with a remote control - I couldn’t be more pleased. Very comfortably. Please write more articles like this. Thank you very much.