a can receiving apparatus is disclosed . more particularly , disclosed is a can receiving apparatus for a refrigerator , in which a can receiving shelf is conveniently fixed at a pivotally rotated position , assuring easy storage and removal of cans and improved space utility . the can receiving apparatus includes a case , a can receiving shelf coupled to the case in a pivotally rotatable manner , and a fixing structure to fix the can receiving shelf at an upper limit position upon pivotal rotation of the can receiving shelf .