We eliminated the lifting mechanism that drives up the cost of a typical Murphy bed. Instead, just lift with a partner and save hundreds of dollars. The Lori Wall Bed platform "rolls" up and down along the rounded wooden "rockers" at the floor.
With the design of the bed, it will require that two able-bodied adults are present to lift and lower the bed and it's never recommended to operate alone. Remember to choose a lightweight mattress. Even an extra 10-20lbs in your mattress can make a big difference when opening and closing.
Note that the mattress platform is only connected to the cabinet when it's locked into place. Once that is unlocked, those two pieces will not be connected and the platform can be manually maneuvered however you'd like once that is lowered to best fit your space!