Handy Fridge

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Have you ever had an experience when ingredients got on you while holding food or during the cooking process? Moreover, isn't it still difficult to open the refrigerator door due to the weight? Despite the fact that there are many times when the refrigerator door has to be opened and shut, it is not easy to open the door. The reason for this is because the door is strongly adhered by pressure in order to keep products refrigerated and frozen. Therefore, 'Handy Fridge' is suggested to conduct kitchen activities in a more comfortable and smart manner.

'Handy Fridge' is a concept of a refrigerator which enables for refrigerator door to be opened easily by foot when food is carried or if the refrigerator feels heavy and difficult to open. In normal refrigerators used in households, the body of the refrigerator and the door are closely adhered by using the slope of the refrigerator as well as the magnetism of the door gasket. Accordingly, the door can be closed easily and with strength. Thus, difficulty is faced while attempting to open the door. In particular, there is no way to open it while holding food.

A motor sensor, which recognizes the human foot, is installed under the door. When the user inserts his or her foot, it senses the movements and plays the role of dismissing the magnetism of the refrigerator door. It has been designed in a streamlined shape in order to induce the insertion of the food.

Refrigerator is not only used by those who are physically healthy and strong. Therefore, not only should there be a measure taken in order to make it easier for refrigerator door to be opened when holding food, but the difficulties faced by weak children or the aged and the infirm should become eliminated. When consideration is given to the universal design, applying hands and feet together in the same way can result in an easier way to open the door as well as cause less effort during the process.