innovation in refrigerators

Innovation in refrigeratorsBy- varsha sharma

fridge• A refrigerator (colloquially fridge) is a common

household appliance that consists of a thermally insulated compartment and a heat pump(mechanical, electronic, or chemical) that transfers heat from the inside of the fridge to its external environment so that the inside of the fridge is cooled to a temperature below the ambient temperature of the room.

history

• Artificial refrigeration began in the mid-1750s, and developed in the early 1800s.

• In 1834, the first working vapor-compression refrigeration system was built. • The first commercial ice-making machine was invented in 1854.• In 1913, refrigerators for home use were invented.• In 1923 Frigidaire introduced the first self-contained unit. • The introduction of Freon in the 1920s expanded the refrigerator market

during the 1930s. Home freezers as separate compartments (larger than necessary just for ice cubes) were introduced in 1940. Frozen foods, previously a luxury item, became commonplace.

1927

• The first ever fridge made by General Electric was called a ‘Monitor-Top’.

• To purchase this in 1927, it would have set you back around $520.

• Fridges looked very similar to this right up until the late 1940s.

1950• Fridges in the 1950s got a lot

fancier.• They were aimed at the middle

classes or ‘slave-free households’. • Marketed towards housewives,

they were supposed to be a point of pride for the woman of the house, and it was a popular look for the fridge to match the walls and cupboards of the kitchen.

1960• Fridges in the 1960s reflected the

look of the time.• Futuristic, yet simple and with

soft curves in the design. • By the 1960s most fridges also

included a freezer compartment for mum to stock up on family dinners.

• There was a subtle touch of The Jetsons about fridges in this era.

1970•

The 1970s saw a rise in the popularity of miniature and novelty fridges.

• The design of the household fridge also took a turn back towards the more boxy look of the 1940s. Compact was back.

1980• Fridges of the 1980s were sturdy,

utilitarian and built to last. • Here’s appliance makers Fisher

and Paykel ushering in a new decade of fridge fashion.

1990• The 1990s saw the

introduction of stainless steel to our fridge facades.

• Sleek and modern,• French-door style, with a

double door and a bottom freezer.

• Fridges were glam and contemporary, with the old white clunkers gradually falling out of favour through the decade.

• With climate change and electricity costs getting more attention, the Energy Star system became a mainstay.

2000• The noughties saw the

arrival of the in-fridge ice maker, water dispenser and ‘handy grab’ doors for quick access to drinks storage.

• Fridges also starting converging with other technology, and in 2000 LG launched the first internet enabled fridge. Sadly, the net fridge wasn’t a hit, with consumers deciding that it wasn’t everything they needed after all.

2015• Latest technology keep your fruits and vegitables fresh for a

long time.• Chilled water without having to open your refrigerator • Ultrafresh cooling system,which maintains the proper

humidity level• Smartsense functions allow the fridge to detect when warm

food are placed in the refridgerator• Provide constant temparature

2015

Furure concept for fridge

Future concept…• Ultra-High Capacity • Cool Select Plus with 4 Temperature Control Settings• Triple Cooling System• Ice Master Ice Maker in the Refrigerator• The best part of the fridge is that it connects to Samsung

smartphones which means that users can remotely turn the washer/dyer on or off, check what is in their fridge while shopping at the grocery store, and write memos that act as a digital fridge magnet or post-it note.

• Modern design system 3 or 4 door refrigerator