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EP2198226B2
EP2198226B2 EP08802764.4A EP08802764A EP2198226B2 EP 2198226 B2 EP2198226 B2 EP 2198226B2 EP 08802764 A EP08802764 A EP 08802764A EP 2198226 B2 EP2198226 B2 EP 2198226B2
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
    • F25D23/028—Details
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/30—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances
    • E05Y2900/31—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances for refrigerators
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2323/00—General constructional features not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2323/02—Details of doors or covers not otherwise covered
    • F25D2323/024—Door hinges
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
    • F25D2400/40—Refrigerating devices characterised by electrical wiring

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  • the present invention relates to a refrigerator and/or freezer with at least one body and at least one door or flap that can be pivoted relative to the body, the door or flap having a first area which is delimited by a circumferential seal when the door or flap is closed, and wherein the door or flap has at least one second area located outside of this first area.
  • a seal is usually provided on the inside of the door or flap for the insulating closure of the refrigerator or freezer compartment.
  • Devices are known from the prior art in which the door has a protruding area that lies above or below the area delimited by the circumferential seal. This protruding area can, for example, serve to cover an area of the body when the door or flap is closed, resulting in a visually appealing and uniform appearance of the device.
  • US 2005/0284159 A1 discloses a refrigerator and/or freezer with the features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • the present invention is based on the object of developing a refrigerator and/or freezer of the type mentioned in such a way that the space available for accommodating functional elements, such as bearings, closing dampers and the like, is increased compared to previously known devices.
  • the receiving element defined therein is detachably connected to the door, for example by a positive connection, by a screw connection or by an adhesive connection and the like.
  • the receiving element can, for example, be designed as a plastic part in which areas are arranged in which the functional element or elements mentioned can be accommodated in a suitable manner.
  • the receiving element has at least one recess in which a bearing or parts of a bearing are accommodated for the pivotable arrangement of the door or flap.
  • the receiving element has one or conceivably several areas in which means for influencing the movement of the door or flap are arranged.
  • This can be, for example, closing dampers, closing aids, etc.
  • one or more areas are arranged in the receiving element, in which electronic components and/or means for supplying power and/or data to a consumer arranged in the door or flap, in particular a display, are arranged. It is conceivable, for example, to arrange a cable guide, a space for a plug connection of the cable or for a control of a consumer, for its power supply, etc. in the receiving part.
  • the receiving element has a length which essentially corresponds to the width or height of the door or the flap.
  • the receiving element has a depth that essentially corresponds to the depth of the door or the flap.
  • the receiving element can extend in a vertical direction, for example above and/or below the first region of a door or, for example, also to the side of the first region of a flap.
  • the invention is not limited to this.
  • FIG. 1 The reference number 10 shows the door of a refrigerator or freezer in its upper section from the inside facing the refrigerator compartment.
  • the door is pivotally mounted on its top and bottom with a bearing 20 on a body of the device, not shown.
  • the reference number 40 denotes a circumferential seal which, when the door 10 is closed, rests on a front surface of the body and in this way closes off the area to be cooled.
  • the seal 40 is circumferential and delimits a first area 16 located within the sealing area.
  • Above this area 16 is the second area 18 in the exemplary embodiment shown here, that is to say the area which is not directly adjacent to the cooling when the door or flap is closed. or freezer compartment.
  • the area 18 thus stands above the area 16 and is hidden when closed Door 10, for example, has a front body area.
  • the bearing 20 is located in the second area 18.
  • a receiving element 50 designed as an insert part, which is in Figure 2 is shown.
  • the receiving element 50 has receptacles 14, 14 'for receiving the bearing 20 in its two end regions.
  • the receiving element 50 is designed as a plastic part that can be used in the second area 18 above the area 16 surrounded by the seal, as shown Figure 1 emerges.
  • the receiving element 50 has a space or cavity in which various functional elements are arranged.
  • Means are provided for influencing the closing behavior, such as closing dampers and door closing aids, as described in Figure 1 are identified by the reference number 80.
  • Another example is the reception of a cable 30, which is also partially located in the area formed by the reception element 50, as shown Figure 1 emerges.
  • the bearing 20 consists of a bearing pin which extends vertically downwards from the bearing arm 21, which is arranged in a stationary manner on the body of the device.
  • the bearing pin is rotatably located in a bearing bushing 22, which is not firmly connected to the door but can be removed from it.
  • the connection between the receptacle 14, 14 'of the receiving element 50 and the bearing bush 22 is therefore designed to be detachable.
  • the bearing bushing 22 is inserted into the respective end face 12 of the door 10 from above or from below on the underside of the door. How this further looks like Figure 1
  • the cable runs over the bearing arm 21, over the bearing pin (not shown) extending from the bearing arm 21 and over the bearing bushing 22.
  • the cable 30 is guided in the bearing bushing 22 in such a way that it is always in a defined position regardless of the angle of rotation of the door emerges from the bearing bushing 22.
  • the receiving element 50 can be arranged above or below the first area 16 of the door 10 and/or also next to this area 16.
  • the cable 30 has a plug part 32 in its end region located in the door 10. This is detachably connected to another plug part of a cable section, which leads, for example, to a display in the door.
  • the cable section guided over the bearing 20 is detachably connected to a display or the like or to a cable arranged thereon.
  • the present invention makes it possible to use the area 18 of the door or flap that protrudes beyond the first area 16 mentioned in a meaningful way.
  • the second area 18 can extend above, below and/or next to the first area 16.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät mit wenigstens einem Korpus und wenigstens einer relativ zu dem Korpus verschwenkbaren Tür oder Klappe, wobei die Tür oder Klappe einen ersten Bereich aufweist, der bei geschlossener Tür oder Klappe durch eine umlaufende Dichtung begrenzt ist, und wobei die Tür oder Klappe wenigstens einen außerhalb dieses ersten Bereichs liegenden zweiten Bereich aufweist.The present invention relates to a refrigerator and/or freezer with at least one body and at least one door or flap that can be pivoted relative to the body, the door or flap having a first area which is delimited by a circumferential seal when the door or flap is closed, and wherein the door or flap has at least one second area located outside of this first area.

Bei derartigen Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräten ist üblicherweise auf der Innenseite der Tür oder Klappe eine Dichtung zum isolierenden Abschluß des Kühl- bzw. Gefrierraumes vorgesehen. Aus dem Stand der Technik sind Geräte bekannt, bei denen die Tür einen überstehenden Bereich aufweist, der ober- oder unterhalb dem durch die umlaufende Dichtung begrenzten Bereich liegt. Dieser überstehende Bereich kann beispielsweise dazu dienen, bei geschlossener Tür bzw. Klappe einen Bereich des Korpus abzudecken, so dass sich ein optisch ansprechendes und einheitliches Erscheinungsbild des Gerätes ergibt.In such refrigerators and/or freezers, a seal is usually provided on the inside of the door or flap for the insulating closure of the refrigerator or freezer compartment. Devices are known from the prior art in which the door has a protruding area that lies above or below the area delimited by the circumferential seal. This protruding area can, for example, serve to cover an area of the body when the door or flap is closed, resulting in a visually appealing and uniform appearance of the device.

US 2005/0284159 A1 offenbart ein Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1. US 2005/0284159 A1 discloses a refrigerator and/or freezer with the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Kühl- und/der Gefriergerät der eingangs genannten Art dahingehend weiterzubilden, dass der zur Aufnahme funktionaler Elemente, wie beispielsweise Lager, Schließdämpfern und dergleichen zur Verfügung stehende Raum gegenüber vorbekannten Geräten vergrößert wird.The present invention is based on the object of developing a refrigerator and/or freezer of the type mentioned in such a way that the space available for accommodating functional elements, such as bearings, closing dampers and the like, is increased compared to previously known devices.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This task is achieved by a refrigerator and/or freezer with the features of claim 1.

Das darin definierte Aufnahmeelement ist lösbar mit der Türe verbunden, beispielsweise durch eine formschlüssige Verbindung, durch eine Schraubverbindung oder auch durch eine Klebeverbindung und dergleichen.The receiving element defined therein is detachably connected to the door, for example by a positive connection, by a screw connection or by an adhesive connection and the like.

Das Aufnahmeelement kann beispielsweise als Kunststoffteil ausgeführt sein, in dem Bereiche angeordnet sind, in denen das oder die genannten funktionalen Elemente in geeigneter Weise aufgenommen werden können.The receiving element can, for example, be designed as a plastic part in which areas are arranged in which the functional element or elements mentioned can be accommodated in a suitable manner.

Selbstverständlich sind auch andere Materialien als Kunststoff einsetzbar.Of course, materials other than plastic can also be used.

Nach der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Aufnahmeelement wenigstens eine Ausnehmung aufweist, in der ein Lager oder Teile eines Lagers zur schwenkbaren Anordnung der Tür oder Klappe aufgenommen sind.According to the invention it is provided that the receiving element has at least one recess in which a bearing or parts of a bearing are accommodated for the pivotable arrangement of the door or flap.

Es ist vorgesehen, dass das Aufnahmeelement einen oder denkbar mehrere Bereiche aufweist, in denen Mittel zur Beeinflussung der Bewegung der Tür oder Klappe angeordnet sind. Dabei kann es sich beispielsweise um Schließdämpfungen, Schließhilfen, etc. handeln.It is envisaged that the receiving element has one or conceivably several areas in which means for influencing the movement of the door or flap are arranged. This can be, for example, closing dampers, closing aids, etc.

Nach der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass in dem Aufnahmeelement ein oder mehrere Bereiche angeordnet sind, in dem/denen elektronische Bauelemente und/oder Mittel zur Strom- und/oder Datenversorgung eines in der Tür oder Klappe angeordneten Verbrauchers, insbesondere eines Displays angeordnet sind. Denkbar ist es beispielsweise, in dem Aufnahmeteil eine Kabelführung, einen Raum für eine Steckverbindung des Kabels oder auch für eine Steuerung eines Verbrauchers, für dessen Stromversorgung, etc. anzuordnen.According to the invention it is provided that one or more areas are arranged in the receiving element, in which electronic components and/or means for supplying power and/or data to a consumer arranged in the door or flap, in particular a display, are arranged. It is conceivable, for example, to arrange a cable guide, a space for a plug connection of the cable or for a control of a consumer, for its power supply, etc. in the receiving part.

Um den genannten zweiten Bereich möglichst gut ausnutzen zu können, ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass das Aufnahmeelement eine Länge aufweist, die im wesentlichen der Breite oder Höhe der Tür oder der Klappe entspricht.In order to be able to utilize the mentioned second area as best as possible, it is preferably provided that the receiving element has a length which essentially corresponds to the width or height of the door or the flap.

Des weiteren kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Aufnahmeelement eine Tiefe aufweist, die im wesentlichen der Tiefe der Tür oder der Klappe entspricht.Furthermore, it can be provided that the receiving element has a depth that essentially corresponds to the depth of the door or the flap.

Das Aufnahmeelement kann sich in vertikaler Richtung erstrecken, beispielsweise oberhalb und/oder unterhalb des ersten Bereiches einer Tür oder beispielsweise auch seitlich des ersten Bereiches einer Klappe.The receiving element can extend in a vertical direction, for example above and/or below the first region of a door or, for example, also to the side of the first region of a flap.

Die Erfindung ist jedoch darauf nicht beschränkt. Grundsätzlich ist es ebenfalls denkbar, beispielsweise bei einer Tür die Aufnahmeelemente auch vertikal anzuordnen, so dass sie sich beispielsweise parallel zu der Drehachse der Tür und ein- oder beidseitig neben dem ersten Bereich erstrecken.However, the invention is not limited to this. In principle, it is also conceivable, for example in the case of a door, to arrange the receiving elements vertically, so that they extend, for example, parallel to the axis of rotation of the door and on one or both sides next to the first area.

Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung werden anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1:
eine perspektivische Ansicht des oberen Endbereiches einer Tür eines Kühl- bzw. Gefriergerätes mit oberhalb der Dichtung angeordnetem Einsteckteil und
Figur 2:
eine perspektivische Ansicht des Einsteckteils im demontierten Zustand.
Further details and advantages of the invention are explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment shown in the drawing. Show it:
Figure 1:
a perspective view of the upper end region of a door of a refrigerator or freezer with an insert part arranged above the seal and
Figure 2:
a perspective view of the insert part in the dismantled state.

Figur 1 zeigt mit dem Bezugszeichen 10 die Tür eines Kühl- bzw. Gefriergerätes in deren oberen Abschnitt von der zum Kühlraum gewandeten Innenseite. Die Tür ist an ihrer Ober- und Unterseite mit jeweils einem Lager 20 an einem nicht dargestellten Korpus des Gerätes schwenkbar aufgenommen. Figure 1 The reference number 10 shows the door of a refrigerator or freezer in its upper section from the inside facing the refrigerator compartment. The door is pivotally mounted on its top and bottom with a bearing 20 on a body of the device, not shown.

Mit dem Bezugszeichen 40 ist eine umlaufende Dichtung gekennzeichnet, die in geschlossenem Zustand der Tür 10 an einer stirnseitigen Fläche des Korpus anliegt und auf diese Weise den zu kühlenden Bereich abschließt. Die Dichtung 40 ist umlaufend und begrenzt einen ersten, innerhalb des Dichtungsbereiches liegenden Bereich 16. Oberhalb dieses Bereiches 16 befindet sich in dem hier dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel der zweite Bereich 18, das heißt der Bereich, der bei geschlossener Tür oder Klappe nicht unmittelbar an den Kühl- bzw. Gefrierraum angrenzt. Der Bereich 18 steht somit über den Bereich 16 über und verdeckt bei geschlossener Tür 10 beispielsweise einen stirnseitigen Korpusbereich.The reference number 40 denotes a circumferential seal which, when the door 10 is closed, rests on a front surface of the body and in this way closes off the area to be cooled. The seal 40 is circumferential and delimits a first area 16 located within the sealing area. Above this area 16 is the second area 18 in the exemplary embodiment shown here, that is to say the area which is not directly adjacent to the cooling when the door or flap is closed. or freezer compartment. The area 18 thus stands above the area 16 and is hidden when closed Door 10, for example, has a front body area.

Wie dies aus Figur 1 hervorgeht, befindet sich das Lager 20 in dem zweiten Bereich 18. In dem zweiten Bereich 18 befindet sich ein als Einsteckteil ausgeführtes Aufnahmeelement 50, das in Figur 2 dargestellt ist. Das Aufnahmeelement 50 weist in seinen beiden Endbereichen Aufnahmen 14, 14' zur Aufnahme des Lagers 20 auf. Das Aufnahmeelement 50 ist als Kunststoffteil ausgeführt, das in dem zweiten Bereich 18 oberhalb des durch die Dichtung umgebenen Bereiches 16 einsetzbar ist, wie dies aus Figur 1 hervorgeht.Like this Figure 1 As can be seen, the bearing 20 is located in the second area 18. In the second area 18 there is a receiving element 50 designed as an insert part, which is in Figure 2 is shown. The receiving element 50 has receptacles 14, 14 'for receiving the bearing 20 in its two end regions. The receiving element 50 is designed as a plastic part that can be used in the second area 18 above the area 16 surrounded by the seal, as shown Figure 1 emerges.

Das Aufnahmeelement 50 weist einen Raum bzw. Hohlraum auf, in den verschiedene funktionale Elemente angeordnet sind. Es sind Mittel vorgesehen zur Beeinflussung des Schließverhaltens, wie Schließdämpfer, Schließhilfen der Tür zu nennen, wie sie in Figur 1 durch das Bezugszeichen 80 gekennzeichnet sind. Ein weiteres Beispiel ist die Aufnahme eines Kabels 30, das sich bereichsweise ebenfalls in dem durch das Aufnahmeelement 50 gebildeten Bereich befindet, wie dies aus Figur 1 hervorgeht.The receiving element 50 has a space or cavity in which various functional elements are arranged. Means are provided for influencing the closing behavior, such as closing dampers and door closing aids, as described in Figure 1 are identified by the reference number 80. Another example is the reception of a cable 30, which is also partially located in the area formed by the reception element 50, as shown Figure 1 emerges.

Das Lager 20 besteht aus einem Lagerzapfen, der sich vertikal nach unten von dem Lagerarm 21 erstreckt, der ortsfest am Korpus des Gerätes angeordnet ist. Der Lagerzapfen befindet sich drehbar in einer Lagerbuchse 22, die nicht fest mit der Tür in Verbindung steht, sondern aus dieser entnommen werden kann. Die Verbindung zwischen Aufnahme 14, 14' des Aufnahmeelements 50 und Lagerbuchse 22 ist somit lösbar ausgeführt. In bevorzugter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird die Lagerbuchse 22 von oben bzw. an der Türunterseite von unten in die jeweilige Stirnseite 12 der Tür 10 eingesteckt. Wie dies des weiteren aus Figur 1 hervorgeht, verläuft das Kabel über den Lagerarm 21, über den sich von dem Lagerarm 21 erstreckenden nicht dargestellten Lagerzapfen sowie über die Lagerbuchse 22. Das Kabel 30 ist in der Lagerbuchse 22 derart geführt, dass es unabhängig vom Drehwinkel der Tür stets in einer definierten Position aus der Lagerbuchse 22 austritt.The bearing 20 consists of a bearing pin which extends vertically downwards from the bearing arm 21, which is arranged in a stationary manner on the body of the device. The bearing pin is rotatably located in a bearing bushing 22, which is not firmly connected to the door but can be removed from it. The connection between the receptacle 14, 14 'of the receiving element 50 and the bearing bush 22 is therefore designed to be detachable. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the bearing bushing 22 is inserted into the respective end face 12 of the door 10 from above or from below on the underside of the door. How this further looks like Figure 1 As can be seen, the cable runs over the bearing arm 21, over the bearing pin (not shown) extending from the bearing arm 21 and over the bearing bushing 22. The cable 30 is guided in the bearing bushing 22 in such a way that it is always in a defined position regardless of the angle of rotation of the door emerges from the bearing bushing 22.

Wie dies aus Figur 2 hervorgeht, befinden sich in den Aufnahmen 14, 14' Führungen 15, 15', die parallel zur Einsteckrichtung der Lagerbuchse 22 verlaufen und die verhindern, dass sich die Lagerbuchse 22 in den Ausnehmungen 14, 14' drehen können. Des weiteren verhindert die Formgebung der Lagerbuchse 22 sowie der Aufnahmen 14, 14' eine Drehung der Buchse 22 in den Aufnahmen 14, 14'.Like this Figure 2 As can be seen, there are guides 15, 15' in the receptacles 14, 14', which run parallel to the insertion direction of the bearing bush 22 and which prevent the bearing bush 22 from rotating in the recesses 14, 14'. Furthermore, the shape of the bearing bushing 22 and the receptacles 14, 14' prevents the bushing 22 from rotating in the receptacles 14, 14'.

Das Aufnahmeelement 50 kann oberhalb oder unterhalb des ersten Bereichs 16 der Tür 10 angeordnet sein und/oder auch neben diesem Bereich 16.The receiving element 50 can be arranged above or below the first area 16 of the door 10 and/or also next to this area 16.

Das Kabel 30 weist in seinem in der Tür 10 befindlichen Endbereich einen Steckerteil 32 auf. Dieser ist lösbar mit einem weiteren Steckerteil eines Kabelabschnittes verbunden, der beispielsweise zu einem Display in der Tür führt. In dem hier dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist der über das Lager 20 geführte Kabelabschnitt lösbar mit einem Display oder dergleichen bzw. einem daran angeordneten Kabel verbunden.The cable 30 has a plug part 32 in its end region located in the door 10. This is detachably connected to another plug part of a cable section, which leads, for example, to a display in the door. In the exemplary embodiment shown here, the cable section guided over the bearing 20 is detachably connected to a display or the like or to a cable arranged thereon.

Soll der Anschlag ausgehend von dem in Figur 1 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel geändert werden, ist dies erfindungsgemäß vergleichsweise einfach dadurch möglich, dass die Lagerbuchse 22 mit Kabel 30 und Steckerteil 32 aus der Ausnehmung entnommen und dann mit dem Lagerarm und Lagerzapfen auf die andere Türseite positioniert und dort wieder eingesteckt wird. Anschließend kann das Kabel 30 über die Steckverbindung 32 wieder angeschlossen werden.Should the stop start from the in Figure 1 illustrated embodiment can be changed, this is comparatively easy according to the invention by removing the bearing bushing 22 with cable 30 and plug part 32 from the recess and then positioning it with the bearing arm and bearing pin on the other side of the door and inserting it there again. The cable 30 can then be reconnected via the plug connection 32.

Die vorliegende Erfindung ermöglicht es, den über den genannten ersten Bereich 16 überstehenden Bereich 18 der Tür oder Klappe sinnvoll zu nutzen. Der zweite Bereich 18 kann sich oberhalb, unterhalb und/oder auch neben dem ersten Bereich 16 erstrecken.The present invention makes it possible to use the area 18 of the door or flap that protrudes beyond the first area 16 mentioned in a meaningful way. The second area 18 can extend above, below and/or next to the first area 16.

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  1. A refrigerator and/or freezer comprising
    a body, and
    a door (10) or flap pivotable relative to the body, wherein the door (10) or flap has a first region which is defined by a circumferential seal (40) when the door (10) or flap is closed,
    the door (10) or flap has a second region (18) located outside this first region (16), in which a receiving element (50) is arranged, and
    in the receiving element a plurality of functional elements of the refrigerator and/or freezer are arranged,
    characterized in that
    the door (10) or flap includes a means for influencing the closing behavior of the door (10) or the flap, and
    the receiving element (50) includes a cavity into which the means for influencing the closing behavior of the door (10) or flap is inserted,
    the receiving element (50) is releasably connected with the door (10) or flap,
    the receiving element (50) includes a recess (14, 14') in which a bearing (20) or parts of a bearing (20) are accommodated,
    the receiving element (50) includes a region in which electronic components and/or means for the power and/or data supply of a load arranged in the door (10) or flap are arranged.
  2. The refrigerator and/or freezer according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving element (50) is connected with the door (10) or flap by means of a positive connection, in particular by a plug connection.
  3. The refrigerator and/or freezer according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving element (50) is connected with the door (10) or flap by a bonded connection.
  4. The refrigerator and/or freezer according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving element (50) includes at least one region in which means (80) for influencing the movement of the door (10) or flap are arranged.
  5. The refrigerator and/or freezer according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving element (50) has a length which substantially corresponds to the width or height of the door (10) or the flap.
  6. The refrigerator and/or freezer according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving element (50) has a depth which substantially corresponds to the depth of the door (10) or the flap.
  7. The refrigerator and/or freezer according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving element (50) extends in vertical or horizontal direction.
  8. The refrigerator and/or freezer according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the case of a door (10) the second region (18) extends above and/or below the first region (16) and in the case of a flap on one side or on two sides beside the first region.
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