Refrigerator and/or freezer

Abstract

The present invention relates to a refrigerator and/or freezer with at least one body and at least one door or flap pivotable relative to the body, wherein the door or flap has a first region which is defined by a circumferential seal when the door or flap is closed, and wherein the door or flap has at least one second region located outside this first region, wherein in the second region at least one receiving element is arranged, in which one or more functional elements of the refrigerator and/or freezer are arranged.

1 . A refrigerator and/or freezer with at least one body and at least one 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 at least one second region ( 18 ) located outside this first region ( 16 ), and   in the second region ( 18 ) at least one receiving element ( 50 ) is arranged, in which one or more functional elements of the refrigerator and/or freezer are arranged.   
     
     
         2 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 1 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) forms a firm part of the door ( 10 ) or flap. 
     
     
         3 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 1 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) is releasably connected with the door ( 10 ) or flap. 
     
     
         4 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 1 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) is connected with the door ( 10 ) or flap by a positive connection, in particular by a plug connection. 
     
     
         5 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 1 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) is connected with the door ( 10 ) or flap by a bonded connection. 
     
     
         6 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 1 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) includes at least one recess ( 14 ,  14 ′) in which a bearing ( 20 ) or parts of a bearing ( 20 ) are accommodated. 
     
     
         7 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 1 , wherein 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. 
     
     
         8 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 1 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) includes at least one 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, in particular of a display, are arranged. 
     
     
         9 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 1 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) has a length which substantially corresponds to the width or height of the door ( 10 ) or the flap. 
     
     
         10 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 1 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) has a depth which substantially corresponds to the depth of the door ( 10 ) or the flap. 
     
     
         11 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 1 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) extends in vertical or horizontal direction. 
     
     
         12 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 1 , wherein 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. 
     
     
         13 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 3 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) is connected with the door ( 10 ) or flap by a positive connection, in particular by a plug connection. 
     
     
         14 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 2 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) is connected with the door ( 10 ) or flap by a positive connection, in particular by a plug connection. 
     
     
         15 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 14 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) is connected with the door ( 10 ) or flap by a bonded connection. 
     
     
         16 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 13 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) is connected with the door ( 10 ) or flap by a bonded connection. 
     
     
         17 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 12 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) is connected with the door ( 10 ) or flap by a bonded connection. 
     
     
         18 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 4 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) is connected with the door ( 10 ) or flap by a bonded connection. 
     
     
         19 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 3 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) is connected with the door ( 10 ) or flap by a bonded connection. 
     
     
         20 . The refrigerator and/or freezer according to  claim 2 , wherein the receiving element ( 50 ) is connected with the door ( 10 ) or flap by a bonded connection.