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Refrigerator or freezer comprising a reinforcement frame

US8752921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH · DE

Inventors

Alexander Görz · Aalen, DE
Hans-Philipp Reitz · Giengen an der Brenz, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 20, 2006
Grant date	Jun 17, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 20, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF25D2323/024
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

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.

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