Such a receiving device with a receiving region and also with a holding frame liftably mounted relative to the receiving region, and with a cover articulated on the receiving region for closing and opening the receiving region, wherein the cover and the holding frame are coupled to one another by means of a positive guide at least over a part of their movement paths, is known. According to the invention, the positive guide has a control mechanism which is mounted on the receiving region and which is coupled to the cover and to the holding frame so as to transmit movement, and a blocking device is provided for an extended functional position of the holding frame. Use for passenger cars.