设计圈

新型冰箱
Your Fridge Sucks, This One’s Better

我们知道因为有氟冰箱会破坏臭氧层，所以1996年开始就被禁用了，所有冰箱必须无氟，而HFC高频电流实际上也有类似的情况，所以HFC被禁也只是时间的问题了。而冰箱的新技术主要是被动节能环保制冷技术和热电制冷技术。来自大洋洲的Tez Patel带来了这两种技术兼备的环保冰箱设计。

冰箱的最上面3层是单独磁性制冷的，数字化的控制可以让他开启或关闭。下面的部分是利用水和陶瓷被动制冷的，所能达到的温度足够存放水果、蔬菜和面包了。就像洗衣机一样跟水管连接，水通过水管进入到冰箱内并在冰箱里的水库里储存，用于制冷。水可以再利用或放掉。

他还有一些节能环保技术，他用的不是一般的整体的大门，而是每层都有各自的小门，这样可以使打开时流失最少的冷空气。同时门是透明的，可以让你看清楚里面的东西而不用打开门才来找。里面还特别有个转盘结构，让你方便得拿到冰箱深层的东西。

数码方面的技术也十分先进，他采用了RFID技术。他提供的功能有：告诉使用者冰箱里有什么东西、烹饪方法建议和食物的到期日期。当你放进热食物的时候他还会发出警报，而且当没有使用的时候还会自动关机。

为了彻头彻尾体现节能环保概念，所有的材料都是可降解可回收的。

We all know CFC and HFC’s damage the ozone layer, and it’s only a matter of time when HFC’s will be banned just like CFC’s were in 1996. But what our freezers? There’s been much debate regarding passive eco cooling and thermoelectric cooling – now Oceania, designed by Tez Patel brings both technologies together in his eco fridge design.

The top three tiers are separately cooled using magnetic refrigeration which can be turned on or off using a digital interface. The bottom section is passively cooled using water and ceramic materials, and can reach temperatures sufficient enough to store fruits, vegetables, and bread. The fridge is connected to the water main just like a washing machine, which allows water to enter and stored in a reservoir within the fridge, passively cooling the compartment. The water can then be reused or drained.

There are other eco-saving design elements too. The conventional large fridge door has been replaced with full extension drawers, reducing cold air loss when opened. The drawers also enable the user to reach at the back of the fridge with less muss and fuss. The clear front panels and the lazy susan at the top enables the user to browse before opening the drawer.

The digital interface is loaded with clever tricks. Using RFID technology, it informs the user what items are in the fridge, possible recipes, and your food’s sell by date. It also alarms the user when hot food is placed in the fridge, and automatically turns compartments off when not in use.