未来十大洗衣机展望编辑本段回目录
The humble washing machine revolutionized the way we all live. Before automatic washing machines came along, clothes were washed by hand in a tub, a tedious and tiring process. Today, the washing machine takes care of all of the hard work for us, even if it is a less-than-thrilling machine. But the next generation of washing machines is on the way. What will it bring? These concepts offer some of the best, strangest and most ambitious guesses for the future of our laundry.
Swirl Electricity-Free Washing Machine
Laundry might be the last household task anyone would classify as “fun,” but the Swirl concept could make it at least a little less tedious. This clothes washer was meant to be used in areas where water is scarce and electricity isn’t available. The spherical design features a handle that allows the tub to be easily wheeled to a water source. Then, with the handle either still attached or removed, the ball becomes a plaything that users can roll, kick and have fun with to agitate the clothing within. The motion scrubs the clothes clean, no electricity required. And when the tub isn’t being used for laundry, it can be used to transport water for the family.
The Tiny, Wall-Hanging Washer
When space is at a premium, taking appliances off of the floor and hanging them on the wall can be a brilliant solution. But in order to do that with an appliance as major as a washing machine, you have to rethink the way the machine works. The Shine concept from the Electrolux Design Team in Porcina, Italy takes into account the fact that most of the world’s population will be living in urban environments by 2050 – a figure that means many of us will be short on space. The tiny washing machine can either be mounted on the wall or integrated beneath a bathroom countertop. Lights on the front of the machine count down the time remaining in the cycle while providing unique ambient lighting.
The Maglev Washing Machine
It doesn’t get much more futuristic than this concept from designer Jakub Lekes. The small, energy-efficient design is notable for its crystal ball-like shape which allows it to spin in all directions. Magnetic levitation, or maglev, holds the ball in place while it spins around, getting clothes cleaner than a circular-spinning drum ever could.
The Aquarium Washing Machine
The simple round aesthetic of the Aquarium washing machine concept recalls the unusual shape of the Maglev concept above, but closer to the ground. The interior ball holds the clothing and swirls around in all directions to provide a superior clean while the exterior sits in your home looking like a fascinating piece of futuristic art.
The Pebble
If you get a stain on your outfit just before going out for the night, you’d think the best solution would be to change. But why bother when you can simply run your soiled clothes through this wall-mounted wonder and head out of the house with your favorite outfit clean and ready to impress? The Pebble is a concept for the year 2022 from designer Ning Ning Lee, and it addresses the age-old problem of washing machine cycles that take way too long. The small appliance washes, steams and dries clothes quickly – and it looks great hanging on the wall.
Electrolux Renew
Along the same lines of the Pebble concept is the Electrolux Renew. It’s a quick and easy way to clean and refresh your clothes with a blast of steam – but it can also teach you a thing or two. The Renew uses RFID and infrared scanners to give you information about the fabric composition and condition of your clothes. The machine is equipped with wi-fi and features an OLED touchscreen interface to make navigation simple.
Orbital
Traditional washing machines use a huge amount of electricity and water. The Orbital concept from Tiffany Roddis cuts down on both and gives the user a simple way to rein in their laundry piles. The spherical drum detaches from the main unit to be used as a laundry basket elsewhere in the house, then slots back into the machine easily. The dual axis rotation makes for super-clean clothes, and using the drum as a laundry basket helps users make sure that they are washing full loads rather than energy-wasting partial loads.
Electrolux iBasket
This Electrolux concept product assumes that most of us hate carrying around heavy baskets full of laundry – which is probably a safe assumption. The iBasket looks just like a laundry hamper, but it’s also a cleverly concealed little washing machine. Sensors tell the machine when it’s full of laundry and automatically starts the wash and dry cycles. The device is even equipped with wi-fi so you can start and stop its actions from your computer or mobile device. Presumably, the iBasket would be inexpensive enough to keep several in the house; otherwise it would be pointless for families or large households.
The Re-Cycle Laundry Center
Designers Fernanda Villanueva and Arturo Ariño were inspired not only by the appearance of the “recycle” symbol, but by the meaning of “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Their concept, the Re-Cycle Laundry Center, features three separate and independent pods that all work to keep you in clean threads. One pod is a washing machine, another is a dryer, and the third is a water tank/filtration unit. Water flows from the tank to the washing machine to clean clothes, then back through a filter and into the tank to be cleaned and used again.
The OVO Washing Machine
The OVO concept from Murat Ozveri isn’t so much about functional innovation as aesthetic improvement. The machine functions just like a regular washing machine, but it’s so much prettier. Interchangeable face plates allow for simple changes to the color, while a built-in projector shows the progress of the cycle on the door. And when there’s no cycle in progress, the design changes to a handy clock. This is one washer you wouldn’t be ashamed to display prominently in your house.
滚动式免电洗衣机
洗衣服也许是最不会被称为“有趣”的家务，但滚动式洗衣机或许能使其不那么乏味。这种滚动式的洗衣机适用于缺水少电的地区。圆形加手柄设计方便将其滚至水源点。滚至水源点后，可以取下手柄，也可以不取下手柄。这种洗衣机变成可以滚，可以踢的球，同时也可以嬉戏着搅动衣物。这些动作就足以把衣物洗干净，无需用电。当洗衣机没有用来清洗衣物时，可成为家庭取水的工具。
墙挂式超小洗衣机
当空间有限时，把电器从地面上拿开挂在墙上，不失为一种绝妙的方法。但是作为清洗衣物的电器，它将怎样工作？这是意大利波塞纳伊莱克斯设计团队的绝好想法，考虑到2050年世界上的大多数人类都将住在城区，意味着大多数人的空间将变小。这种体积超小的洗衣机不仅能挂在墙上，也能放在洗手间洗浴盘下面。洗衣机前端独特的环境灯光会提示洗衣剩下的时间。
磁悬浮洗衣机
设计师Jakub Lekes的这个想法并不是特别的不现实。这种既小又节约能源的设计，最特别的是它那可以多个方向旋转的类似于水晶的球。磁力悬浮，或者磁悬浮，使这个旋转的球始终保持在同一位置，比循环滚动机器洗得更干净。
鱼缸洗衣机
这个简单的圆形艺术品，鱼缸洗衣机，形状有点像上个形状怪异的磁悬浮洗衣机，但是这个球离地面更近。衣物装在球里，这个球能各个方向旋转把衣服洗得超干净，而从外表看上去就像家里的一件很酷的理想主义艺术品。
鹅卵石式洗衣机
如果晚上即将出门时，衣服被弄脏了，你想到的最好方法可能是更换。但如果你可以简单的用这个墙挂式洗衣机清洗后再穿着出发，你还会更换吗？这个鹅卵石式洗衣机的概念是设计师李宁宁2022年的设想。这也解决了洗衣机长期以来旋转的老问题。这个小型的洗衣机能很快清洗，蒸干衣物，同时挂在墙上也不错。
伊莱克斯新型洗衣机
与鹅卵石式洗衣机相同概念的是伊莱克斯新型洗衣机。用一股蒸汽能快捷且简单的清洗衣物，而且也能告诉你一些东西。这种新型的洗衣机运用了RFID和红外线扫描，能告诉你衣服的纤维成分以及衣服状况。这种洗衣机配备了wi-fi以及方便快捷浏览的OLED触摸屏。
眼球式洗衣机
传统的洗衣机需要消耗大量的水和电。来自Tiffany Roddis的眼球式洗衣机不仅减少了水和电的使用量，而且为用户的衣物堆带来更简单的处理方法。这个圆鼓可以从主机上取下，拿到房间任何地方装衣物，然后很容易的放入主机内。双轴旋转使衣物洗得更干净，而且圆鼓可以帮助用户确保衣物一次性洗完，而不是浪费能量的分批清洗。
伊莱克斯iBasket
这个伊莱克斯产品猜测大多数人讨厌提起沉重的衣物篮-这可能是正确的推测。iBasket看起来就看衣物篮，实际上它是隐藏得非常完美的洗衣机。衣物装满时，感应器会提示洗衣机，然后自动开始清洗及拧干的过程。这个产品甚至还配备wi-fi，这样你能用电脑或者手机指挥洗衣机开始或停止清洗衣物。猜测这个产品价格应该足够便宜，能买好几个在家里，否则对家庭或者大用户来说，将毫无意义。
再利用洗衣中心
设计师Fernanda Villanueva and Arturo Ariño 的灵感不仅来自于“垃圾桶”的外形，也来自于“降低，再次利用，回收”的含义。这个洗衣机配备了三个独立的洗衣桶，共同协作来完成洗衣过程。一个是清洗机，一个是拧干机，还有一个是水槽/过滤装置。水从水槽流到清洗机清洗衣物，然后通过过滤系统流回水槽再次利用。
OVO洗衣机
Murat Ozveri的OVO洗衣机不像是功能创新，更像是洗衣机外观的提升。这个洗衣机像普通洗衣机一样工作，但是外观要漂亮得多。可更换的面板可以轻易变换颜色，内置的mini投影机显示机器内的工作进程。洗衣机不使用时，这里就变成小型的时钟。这个洗衣机放在家里的显著位置，你肯定会大有面子。
参考文献编辑本段回目录
http://weburbanist.com/2010/08/25/clean-machines-10-wonderful-washers-of-the-future/
