Refrigerator or freezer comprising a reinforcement frame

摘要

A refrigeration device, in particular a refrigerator and/or freezer. In an exemplary embodiment, the device includes a housing with a top, a base, lateral walls and at least one door that is attached by hinges. A reinforcement frame, to which the door is attached by the hinges, is provided on the housing. The invention is characterized in that with the aid of the reinforcement frame a particular mechanical stability is achieved for the housing, allowing even large and heavy do ors to be reliably attached and remain operationally safe.

主权项

1. A refrigeration device, comprising:
a housing having a top, a base and opposing lateral walls, the housing including a refrigeration compartment and/or a freezer compartment to accommodate goods; a door to permit access to the refrigeration compartment and/or the freezer compartment; at least one hinge to mount the door to the housing; and a reinforcement frame mounted to the housing, the reinforcement frame being formed of profile bars having a shape corresponding to an access opening of the refrigeration compartment and/or the freezer compartment, the reinforcement frame including at least one mounting having a mounting surface configured for mounting receipt of the hinge, the mounting surface being disposed interiorly of the profile bars and within the shape formed by the profile bars; wherein the mounting includes at least first and second side walls and forms a pocket configured to at least partially surround the hinge, each of the first and second side walls being directly connected to the profile bars.