Distribution unit of a refrigerator and associated refrigerator

Abstract

A refrigerator, including a distribution unit and a recess that has a rear wall. The rear wall includes a removable cover; and the refrigerator further includes at least one lead-guiding device that is provided in a region behind the removable cover towards the rear wall.

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         15 . A refrigerator, comprising:
 a distribution unit;   a recess having a rear wall, the rear wall including a removable cover; and   at least one lead-guiding device provided in a region behind the removable cover towards the rear wall.   
     
     
         16 . The refrigerator of  claim 15 , wherein the rear wall has the lead-guiding device. 
     
     
         17 . The refrigerator of  claim 15 , wherein the lead-guiding device is integrated in the rear wall. 
     
     
         18 . The refrigerator of  claim 15 , wherein the lead-guiding device is connected to the rear wall as a unitary part. 
     
     
         19 . The refrigerator of  claim 15 , wherein the lead-guiding device is provided on a rear side of the removable cover facing the rear wall. 
     
     
         20 . The refrigerator of  claim 19 , wherein the lead-guiding device is integrated in the removable cover. 
     
     
         21 . The refrigerator of  claim 15 , wherein the lead-guiding device is a groove-shaped installation channel that is open towards the removable cover. 
     
     
         22 . The refrigerator of  claim 21 , further comprising retaining tabs to hold leads and to at least partially cover an open longitudinal side of the groove-shaped installation channel. 
     
     
         23 . The refrigerator of  claim 21 , further comprising a liquid level sensor having electrical leads, wherein the groove-shaped installation channel is configured to guide the electrical leads of the liquid level sensor. 
     
     
         24 . The refrigerator of  claim 15 , wherein the lead-guiding device is formed by at least one holder for a cable strap. 
     
     
         25 . The refrigerator of  claim 24 , wherein the at least one holder is formed by two openings in the rear wall through which the cable strap is guided. 
     
     
         26 . The refrigerator of  claim 24 , wherein the at least one holder is configured on a side of the rear wall that faces away from the removable cover. 
     
     
         27 . The refrigerator of  claim 24 , wherein the at least one holder is configured to guide a hose from an upper region of the distribution unit into a drip shelf in order to discharge water. 
     
     
         28 . The refrigerator of  claim 15 , wherein the removable cover is formed by a stainless steel sheet which hides the at least one lead-guiding device.