Abstract: A food bin is hinged to a pair of vertical supports beneath a shelf of a refrigerator to enable the bin to pivot open for access. The hinges of the bin disengage when the bin is pivoted open beyond a predetermined angle to enable the bin to be removed from the refrigerator for cleaning. A pair of cords connected between the bin and supports limits the extent to which the bin can be pivoted open, maintaining the hinges coupled together. The cords are somewhat resilient to absorb shock when the bin bottoms as it is pivoted fully open and are releasable from the supports to enable the bin to be pivoted beyond the predetermined angle for removal.

Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus having a door wherein a food receptacle provided with a closure lid is mounted for selective positioning in a retracted position and in an access position. Positioning structure is provided for positioning the lid of the receptacle automatically away from the receptacle to permit access thereto as an incident of the user moving the receptacle to the access position. The receptacle is pivotally mounted to the door and the lid is pivotally mounted to the receptacle. The receptacle with the lid carried thereon may be removed from the refrigeration apparatus when desired.