BATTERY HAVING A HOUSING PARTIALLY FILLED WITH COOLING FLUID

Battery 1, comprising at least a battery cell 2, which is arranged within a battery housing 3, characterized in that the battery housing 3 is partially filled with a cooling liquid 4. Method for cooling of said battery, wherein at least a portion of the cooling liquid 4 is evaporated.

ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE WITH FLAT STORAGE CELLS

In an electrical energy storage device with a plurality of flat storage cells for storing and delivering electrical energy having flat current conductors arranged at the narrow sides of the storage cells, and with a retaining apparatus for fastening the storage cells, at least one storage cell is fastened by the retaining apparatus at at least two, particularly opposite, narrow sides. In this arrangement the retaining apparatus exerts a tensile force on the storage cell that acts in the extension plane of the storage cell, by which the storage cell is tensioned. The retaining apparatus may also be equipped with a cooling device for cooling the storage cells, wherein the storage cells may particularly be cooled via their current conductors. 1. An electrical energy storage device comprising:a plurality of flat storage cells for storing and delivering electrical energy,flat current conductors arranged at the narrow sides of the storage cells, and havinga retaining apparatus for fastening the storage cells, wherein the retaining apparatus fastens at least one storage cell at at least two, particularly opposite, narrow sides, and exerts a tensile force on the storage cell in the direction of the extension plane of the storage cell, by which the storage cell is tensioned.2. The electrical energy storage device according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening is done at at least one narrow side at at least one current conductor of the at least one storage cell.3. The electrical energy storage device according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening is done at at least one narrow side of the storage cell by a force-fit connection of the at least one storage cell with the retaining apparatus.4. The electrical energy storage device according to claim 3 , wherein the fastening is done at at least one narrow side of the at least one storage cell by clamping claim 3 , particularly by clamping a current conductor.5. The electrical energy storage device according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

BATTERY HOUSING HAVING A SEALING PLATE

The invention relates to a battery housing (1) for receiving one or more battery cells (2), comprising a cover surface (3), a floor surface (4), and a sealing plate (5) disposed between the cover surface and the floor surface. The invention further relates to a retaining frame (10) for a battery cell (2), comprising a floor part (11), a cover part (12), and a sealing part (12) disposed between the floor part and the cover part.

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS FOR CHARGING A VEHICLE BATTERY

An arrangement () of electrical conductors ( ) for inducing an alternating current () which flows through this conductor arrangement (), by means of a magnetic alternating field () which acts on this conductor arrangement, is used to charge a battery () of a vehicle () using the alternating current () which flows through the conductor arrangement (). This conductor arrangement () is not connected to electrical conductors ( ) outside this conductor arrangement () via a low-impedance 112.-. (canceled)13. An arrangement of electrical conductors , comprising:a first electrical conductor; anda second electrical conductor, a magnetic alternating field acting on the first and second electrical conductors inducing an alternating current that flows through the arrangement of electrical conductors for charging a vehicle battery, and the first and second electrical conductors being connected to electrical conductors outside of the arrangement via a low-impedance connection.14. The arrangement of electrical conductors as set forth in claim 13 , further comprising:a high-impedance connection; anda neutral point connected to the electrical conductors outside of the arrangement via the high-impedance connection.15. The arrangement of electrical conductors as set forth in claim 14 , wherein:the high-impedance connection is connected to a ground.16. The arrangement of electrical conductors as set forth in claim 13 , further including:a detection device electrically connected between the first and second electrical conductors and the electrical conductors outside of the arrangement;wherein the detection device detects a low-impedance connection between the first and second electrical conductors and the electrical conductors outside of the arrangement.17. The arrangement of electrical conductors as set forth in claim 16 , further including:a deactivating device transmitting a signal based on the detection device detecting the low-impedance connection; anda switching device ...

HOUSING FOR ACCOMMODATING A FLAT ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

A housing ( 1 ) for accommodating at least one flat electrochemical cell ( 2 ), which has a seal seam ( 3 ) extending at least regionally along the edge of said cell, comprises two housing side walls ( 4 ) which are arranged substantially parallel to one another and which are provided, in the mutually opposite inner surfaces thereof, with a pair of incisions ( 5 ) situated opposite one another for each cell ( 2 ) that is to be accommodated, said incisions being designed to accommodate the at least one seal seam ( 3 ) of the particular cell ( 2 ). The housing ( 1 ) here is preferably formed of a foam material.

GALVANIC CELL HAVING RELEASABLE CONNECTING AREA

The invention relates to a galvanic cell (1) comprising a substantially prismatic electrode stack (6), an electrolyte, and a housing. The housing is provided in order to at least partially enclose the electrode stack. The electrode stack is designed having multiple layers, and comprises at least one anode layer (2), a cathode layer (3), and a separator (4). The separator layer (4) is disposed at least partially between the anode layer (2) and the cathode layer (3). The separator layer (4) at least partially absorbs the electrolyte. The at least one anode layer (2), the at least one cathode layer (3), and the at least one separator layer (4) are provided in order to be releaseably connected to each other in at least one connecting area, particularly by means of at least one releasable connecting device.

CONTACT ELEMENT, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING CONTACT WITH AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT, ESPECIALLY AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE

The invention relates to contacting elements ( 910 ) for contacting one or more electrical components, such as e.g. electrochemical energy stores ( 901, 902 ), said contacting elements comprising first flat prismatic recesses for receiving the connecting elements of one or more electrical components, especially the conducting leads ( 903, 904, 905, 906, 907, 908 ) of one or more electrochemical energy stores, and second flat prismatic recesses for receiving electrical conductors ( 912, 913, 914, 915 ). The contacting elements have bores at a right angle to the first and second flat prismatic recesses, said bores receiving fastening means ( 909, 911 ).

GRAPHENE-CONTAINING SEPARATOR FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

A separator for a lithium ion battery, characterized in that same comprises graphene. 1. A separator for a lithium ion battery , comprising:graphene.2. The separator according to claim 1 , wherein the separator comprises a polymer which comprises graphene.3. The separator according to claim 2 , wherein the polymer is in the form of a fibrous web of woven or non-woven fibers.4. The separator according to claim 2 , wherein the polymer is in the form of a porous film.5. The separator according to claim 1 , wherein the separator comprises an inorganic material which is conductive to lithium ions claim 1 , wherein the inorganic material comprises graphene.6. The separator according to claim 2 , wherein the polymer is coated with an inorganic material which is conductive to lithium ions.7. The separator according to claim 5 , wherein the inorganic material is coated with a polymer.8. The separator according to claim 7 , wherein the polymer is in the form of a fibrous web of woven or non-woven fibers.9. The separator according to claim 7 , wherein the polymer is in the form of a porous film.10. The separator according to claim 2 , wherein the polymer is coated with an inorganic material comprising graphene.11. A method of manufacturing a separator as defined in claim 1 , comprising at least one of steps (i) to (xi):(i) mixing a polymer with graphene;(ii) forming fibers from the mixture obtained in (i), wherein the fibers are in the form of a woven or non-woven fibrous web;(iii) forming a porous film from the mixture obtained in (i);(iv) coating polymer fibers with graphene, wherein the fibers are in the form of a woven or non-woven fibrous web;(v) coating a polymer with graphene, wherein the polymer is a porous film;(vi) mixing an inorganic material which is conductive to lithium ions with graphene;(vii) coating an inorganic material which is conductive to lithium ions with graphene;(viii) coating a product obtained in one of stages (ii), (iii), (iv) or (v) with an ...

BATTERY RECEIVING DEVICE

The invention relates to a battery receiving device comprising a battery receiving chamber and a wall at least partially enclosing the battery receiving chamber. The battery receiving device further comprises a closable first opening associated with the wall. The battery receiving device further comprises a battery holding device provided for holding at least one battery. The battery receiving device according to the invention is characterized in that the battery holding device thereof is configured such that the at least one battery is released under predetermined conditions.

WIND POWER PLANT COMPRISING A BATTERY DEVICE

A wind power plant, in particular for use on or in a water system, includes a wind wheel, a generator, which can be brought into driving engagement with the wind wheel, and a battery device including at least one electrochemical cell.

Seed meter

A seed meter for an agricultural planter in which the seed disc is rotatably mounted within a seed meter housing. As the seed disc rotates, the apertures in the disc rotate along a seed aperture path through a horizontally adjacent seed pool area. The seed disc includes cavities disposed along the seed aperture path to agitate the seeds in the seed pool area. A singulator having multiple co-planar singulator surfaces is biased against the seed side surface of the seed disc.

GALVANIC CELL COMPRISING A FRAME, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

BATTERY HOLDING UNIT

A battery holding unit () for accepting at least one electrochemical cell () comprises a support surface () for supporting an electrochemical cell () and a contacting unit () that has a contact surface (). The contact surface can be made to rest against a current collector () of the electrochemical cell (), and the contacting unit includes at least one contacting rail () on which the contact surface () is arranged. 1. A battery holding unit to accommodate at least one electrochemical cell , comprising:a support surface to deposit an electrochemical cell; and{'b': '6', 'a contacting unit including a contact surface to be brought into contact with a current collector of the electrochemical cell, the contacting unit () includes at least one contacting rail, on which the contact surface is arranged'}wherein the support surface is held within the battery holding unit such that it can be moved relative to a longitudinal axis of the contacting rail.2. The battery holding unit in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising springs to impose a force on the contact surface.3. The battery holding unit in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the contacting rail has a greater extent along a longitudinal axis of the contacting rail than an electrochemical cell that is to be inserted.4. The battery holding unit in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the contacting rail has an essentially linear profile or stretch or run.5. The battery holding unit in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the contacting rail is arranged spaced apart from the support surface.6. The battery holding unit in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the contacting rail forms the support surface.7. The battery holding unit in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the support surface is arranged in a plane claim 1 , and the contacting rail is aligned parallel to this plane.8. The battery holding unit in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the contacting rail has means for the lateral guidance of an electrochemical cell.913. ...

METHOD FOR PREDICTING THE POWER AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE CAN OUTPUT TO AN ELECTRICAL LOAD

In a method for predicting the electrical power an electrochemical energy store can output to a consumer, a processor device preferably processes at least one measurement from a plurality of measurements of the cell voltage depending on time in an information technological manner, said measurements being carried out previously on an electrochemical energy store of the same design which is subject to a plurality of discharges of the electrochemical energy store and has a power output that is constant over time and the measurements being stored in a digital memory device. 1. A method for predicting the electrical power that an electrochemical energy store can output comprising:taking at least one measurement from a plurality of cell voltage measurements electronically processed as a function of time and taken and stored from the electrochemical energy store subject to a plurality of discharge operations at a constant power output over time,wherein the plurality of measurements are collected in a form of a plurality of measurement curves, and each measurement curve corresponds to the cell voltage performance over time during the electrochemical energy store discharging at a specific power out put.2. The method according to in which at least one measurement from a plurality of cell voltage measurements is parameterized pursuant to operating temperatures of the electrochemical energy store and is electronically processed as a function of time.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a prediction is a response to IT-based querying of an electrical load or a control device of an electrical load related to the power to be output and a time interval over which the power to be output is output to the electrical load by the electrochemical energy store.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein if the power to be output is not consistent with one of the performance values for which measurements were made claim 3 , the prediction is obtained by interpolating between ...

BATTERY COMPRISING A CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAID BATTERY

The invention relates to a battery () comprising: at least one electrochemical energy accumulator device () for supplying electrical energy; a control device () for monitoring the exchange of energy with the electrochemical energy accumulator device (); a measuring device () for recording, at least at times, at least one physical and/or chemical parameter of the electrochemical energy accumulator device () and providing an associated measuring value; and a data storage device () for recording, at least at times, a value, especially a measuring value 1. A battery comprising:at least one electrochemical energy storage device provided to release electrical energy;one control device provided to monitor exchange of energy with the electrochemical energy storage device;one measuring device provided to at least intermittently detect one or more physical and/or chemical parameters of the electrochemical energy storage device and to furnish an associated measured value;one data storage device provided to be at least intermittently written with a measured value, wherein the measured value, can be saved in the data storage device and retrieved when needed;one output device provided to at least intermittently output at least one value stored in the data storage device, whereinin a first operational state, the control device is supplied by at least one electrochemical energy storage device,in a second operational state, the control device is not supplied by any electrochemical energy storage device,the battery further including an electrical energy storage unit provided to at least intermittently supply the control device, the data storage device, the measuring device and/or the output device with energy in the second operation state.2. The battery according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one electrochemical energy storage device comprises an electrode assembly, which stores electrical energy, and a housing which at least partly encloses the electrode assembly, wherein the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRIC CELLS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS

Method for producing electric cells for electrochemical energy storage devices, the method of production comprising the following steps: (S) feeding an anode strip, (S) feeding a cathode strip (), (S) feeding a separator strip (), preferably two separator strips, (S) stamping out an anode element from the anode strip, (S) stamping out a cathode element from the cathode strip (), (S) cutting the separator strip (), preferably the two separator strips, into separator elements, (S) applying an anode element to a first separator element to form an anode-separator element, (S) applying a cathode element to a second separator element to form a cathode-separator element, and (S) stacking an anode number of anode-separator elements and a cathode number of cathode-separator elements to form an anode-separator-and-cathode-separator stack. 1. A method for manufacturing electric cells for electrochemical energy storage apparatus , comprising:supplying an anode strip;supplying an cathode strip; drying the anode strip;', 'drying the cathode strip;', 'drying the at least one separator strip;, 'supplying at least one separator strip;'}stamping an anode element out of the anode strip;stamping a cathode element out of the cathode strip;cutting the at least one separator strip into separator elements;depositing an anode element onto a first separator element to form an anode/separator element;depositing a cathode element onto a second separator element to form an cathode/separator element; andstacking an anode number of anode/separator elements and a cathode number of cathode/separator elements to form an anode/separator/cathode/separator stack.2. (canceled)3. The electric cell manufacturing method according to claim 1 , further comprising:cleaning the anode element; andcleaning the cathode elementSubsequent to the stamping of the anode element and stamping of the cathode element.4. The electric cell manufacturing method according to claim 1 , wherein the number of anodes is equal to ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY CONVERTER DEVICE WITH A CELL HOUSING, A BATTERY WITH AT LEAST TWO OF SAID ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY CONVERTER DEVICES, AND A METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY CONVERTER DEVICE

An electrochemical energy converter device () with at least one in particular rechargeable electrode assembly (), which is provided so as to make electrical energy available, at least temporarily, in particular to a consumer load, which has at least two electrodes () of differing polarity, with at least one current conducting device (), which is provided to be electrically connected, preferably materially connected, with one of the electrodes () of the electrode assembly (), with a cell housing () with a first housing part (), wherein the first housing part () is provided so as to enclose the electrode assembly () at least in certain sections. 28889999299abaaa. The electrochemical energy converter device in accordance with claim 1 , characterised in that claim 1 , the at least one functional device ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) has at least one functional element ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , wherein the at least one functional element ( claim 1 , ) is operationally connected with the electrode assembly () claim 1 , in particular is electrically connected claim 1 , wherein the at least one functional element ( claim 1 , ) is preferably designed as:{'b': 16', '16, 'i': 'a', 'a pole contact section (, ), an electrode connection section, a conducting track, an opening, a voltage probe, a current probe, a temperature probe, a pressure sensor, a material sensor, a gas sensor, a fluid sensor, a location sensor, an acceleration sensor, a control device, an application-specific integrated circuit, a microprocessor, a switching device, a current interrupter, a current limiter, a discharge resistance, a pressure release device, a fluid passage, a positioning device, an actuator, a data storage device, a bleeper, a light-emitting diode, an infrared interface, a GSM module, a first short-range radio device or transponder.'}31888ab. The converter cell () in accordance claim 1 , characterised in that claim 1 , the at least one functional device ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) at least:is designed to ...

PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL STORAGE

A process is described for producing sheet- or plate-type objects, particularly for producing electrodes and/or separators for constructing an electrochemical energy storage, preferably designed for use in a motor vehicle, or for producing parts of such electrodes and/or such separators, wherein the sheet- or plate-type objects have a first object side surface and a second object side surface on the opposite side to the first object side surface. The production process includes the following steps: reducing (S′) the electrostatic charge on the first object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects by applying a plasma, particularly an atmospheric plasma, to act on the first object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects, and reducing (S″) the electrostatic charge on the second object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects by applying a plasma, particularly an atmospheric plasma, to act on the second object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects. 1. A process for producing sheet- or plate-type objects , particularly for producing electrodes and/or separators for constructing an electrochemical energy storage , preferably designed for use in a motor vehicle , or for producing parts of such electrodes and/or such separators , wherein the sheet- or plate-type objects have a first object side surface and a second object side surface on the opposite side to the first object side surface , characterised in that the production process includes the following steps:{'b': '5', '(S′) Reducing the electrostatic charge on the first object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects by applying a plasma, particularly an atmospheric plasma to act on the first object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects, and'}{'b': '5', '(S″) Reducing the electrostatic charge on the second object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects by applying a plasma, particularly an atmospheric plasma to act on the second object side surface of the ...

LITHIUM ION CELL HAVING INTRINSIC PROTECTION AGAINST THERMAL RUNAWAY

The present invention relates to an electrochemical cell for a lithium ion battery comprising at least (i) one electrolyte, (ii) at least one cathodic electrode, (iii) at least one anodic electrode and (iv) at least one separator disposed between cathodic electrode and anodic electrode, wherein said separator comprises at least one porous ceramic material. The electrochemical cell is enclosed in a gas-tight manner in a pressure-resistant housing, wherein said housing and said electrochemical cell do not comprise any means for reducing the pressure in the housing, especially no bursting device, pressure valve, one-way valve, central pin, mandrel or the like. 114-. (canceled)15. An electrochemical cell for a lithium ion battery comprising , the electrochemical cell comprising:at least one electrolyte;at least one cathodic electrode including a substrate and an active material;at least one anodic electrode including a substrate and an active material; andat least one separator disposed between or on the cathodic electrode(s) and/or anodic electrode(s), wherein said separator comprises at least one porous ceramic material,wherein the at least one electrolyte, the at least one cathodic electrode, the at least one anodic electrode, and the at least one separator are enclosed in a pressure-resistant, gas-tight housing, wherein said housing as well as said electrochemical cell does not comprise any means for reducing pressure in the housing, andwherein each electrode of the at least one cathodic electrode and the anodic electrode is less than 300 μm thick.161. The electrochemical cell according to claim , wherein the at least one porous ceramic material is present as a layer applied to an organic substrate.17. The electrochemical cell according to claim 16 , wherein the organic substrate comprises a non-woven polymer.181. The electrochemical cell according to claim claim 16 , wherein the housing is configured in the form of (a) a composite film claim 16 , (b) as a frame ...

Electrochemical energy converter device with a cell housing, battery with at least two of these electrochemical energy converter devices and alsomethod for producing an electrochemical energy converter device

An electrochemical energy converter device () with at least one in particular rechargeable electrode assembly (), which is provided to provide electrical energy at least intermittently to a consumer in particular, which has at least two electrodes () of different polarity, with at least a current conduction device (), which is provided to be electrically, preferably materially connected to one of the electrodes () of the electrode assembly (), with a cell housing () with a first housing part (), wherein the first housing part () is provided to encompass the electrode assembly () at least in certain areas. 21. The converter cell () according to claim 1 , characterised in that{'b': 6', '7', '7', '8', '8, 'i': a', 'a', 'a, 'the first housing part () has at least one second support element (), wherein the second support element () is provided to support at least one of these functional devices (, ),'}{'b': 6', '8', '8', '5', '26', '8', '8', '26', '7', '7, 'i': a', 'a, 'the first housing part () has at least two of these functional devices (, a) and an insulating device (), wherein the two functional devices (, ) and the insulating device () are arranged between the first support element () and the second support element (),'}{'b': 8', '8, 'i': 'a', 'the first functional device () and the second functional device () are constructed to be electrically conductive, preferably are constructed as metal films in each case,'}{'b': 8', '3', '2', '8', '3', '2, 'i': a', 'a, 'the first functional device () is in particular electrically connected to one of the electrodes () of first polarity of the electrode assembly () and the second functional device () is electrically connected to one of the electrodes () of second polarity of the electrode assembly (),'}{'b': 26', '8', '8', '26, 'i': 'a', 'the insulating device () is configured to at least temporarily electrically insulate the first functional device () with respect to the second functional device (), wherein this configuration ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE COMPRISING AN ATTACHMENT ELEMENT

The invention relates to an electrochemical energy store (), comprising a first attachment element () which is designed in such a manner that, when such a first electrochemical energy store (), or at least one such first attachment element of said first such electrochemical energy store, is pressed against a second such electrochemical energy store () or against at least one second such attachment element of said second such electrochemical energy store (), an attachment of the first electrochemical energy store to the second electrochemical energy store takes place. 1. An electrochemical energy store comprising:at least a first attachment element that is designed such that when a first electrochemical energy store or at least a first attachment element of said first electrochemical energy store is pressed against a second electrochemical energy store or at least a second attachment element of said electrochemical energy store an attachment is created between the first electrochemical energy store and the second electrochemical energy store,wherein at least one attachment element includes a permanent magnet.2. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 1 , wherein at least one attachment element is designed in such that the attachment is disconnected again under effect of an attractive force greater than an attractive force threshold.3. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 1 , wherein the electrochemical energy store includes at least two attachment elements that are complementary to each other claim 1 , and which are constructed such that when at least a first attachment element of a first electrochemical energy store is pressed against a second attachment element claim 1 , complementary to the first attachment element claim 1 , of a second electrochemical energy store claim 1 , an attachment is created between the first electrochemical energy store and the second electrochemical energy store.4. The electrochemical energy store according to ...

CATHODIC ELECTRODE AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL FOR DYNAMIC APPLICATIONS

The present invention relates to a cathodic electrode for an electrochemical cell, comprising at least one carrier having at least one active material applied or deposited thereon, wherein the active material either comprises: (1) at least one lithium polyanion compound; or (2) a mixture made of a lithium/nickel/manganese/cobalt mixed oxide (NMC), which is not present in a Spinell structure, and a lithium manganese oxide (LMO) in a Spinell structure; or (3) a mixture of (1) and (2), wherein the carrier comprises a metallic material, in particular aluminum, and has a thickness of 15 μm to 45 μm, in particular an electrochemical cell having a high energy density. The present active material allows not only the energy density, but also the stability of the cell to be optimized. Furthermore, material costs and availability of materials are taken into consideration. 114-. (canceled)15. An electrochemical cell , comprising: (1) at least one lithium polyanion compound, and', 'wherein the carrier comprises a metallic material, and the carrier has a thickness of 15 μm to 45 μm;', '(2) at least a mixture of a lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt-mixed oxide (NMC), which is not present in a spinel structure, with a lithium-manganese oxide (LMO) in a spinel structure;'}], 'a cathode electrode comprising at least one carrier having at least one active material applied or deposited thereon, wherein the active material comprises a mixture ofan anodic electrode, anda separator, which at least partially is located on or between a cathodic electrode and/or an anodic electrode, wherein the separator comprises at least one porous ceramic material, which is present in a layer applied to an organic carrier material.16. The electrochemical cell according to claim 15 , wherein the metallic material is aluminum.17. The electrochemical cell according to claim 15 , wherein the carrier is formed as a collector foil.18. The electrochemical cell according to claim 15 , wherein the active material ...

CATHODIC ELECTRODE AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

A cathodic electrode includes at least one carrier having at least one active material applied or deposited thereon, wherein the active material includes a mixture made of a lithium/nickel/manganese/cobalt mixed oxide (NMC), which is not present in a spinel structure, and a lithium manganese oxide (LMO) in a spinel structure. An electrochemical cell includes said cathodic electrode and a separator includes at least one porous ceramic material. 117-. (canceled)18. A cathodic electrode for an electrochemical cell , comprising:at least one substrate, onto which at least one active material is applied or deposited, wherein the active material comprises a mixture of a lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt composite oxide (NMC) which is not present in a spinel structure, and a lithium-manganese oxide (LMO) in a spinel structure.19. The cathodic electrode according to claim 18 , wherein the active material comprises at least 30 mole-% of lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt composite oxide as well 10 mole-% lithium-manganese oxide claim 18 , relative to the total amount of the active material in the cathodic electrode.20. The cathodic electrode according to claim 18 , wherein NMC and LMO together make up at least 60 mole-% of the active material relative to the total amount of active material in the cathodic electrode.21. The cathodic electrode according to claim 18 , wherein the active material consists essentially of NMC and LMO and thus contains no other active materials in an amount of more than 2 mole-%.22. The cathodic electrode according to claim 18 , wherein the material applied to the substrate comprises 80 to 90 weight-% of the active material relative to the total amount of the material as applied to the substrate.23. The cathodic electrode according to claim 18 , wherein the ratio of weight parts of NMC as active material to LMO as active material is 9 (NMC):1 (LMO) up to 3 (NMC):7 (LMO).24. The cathodic electrode according to claim 18 , wherein the lithium-nickel- ...

METHOD FOR SELECTING ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS DURING THE PRODUCTION OF A BATTERY AND BATTERY COMPRISING ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

The invention relates to a method for selecting electrochemical cells during the production of a battery that has a number of electrochemical cells, said method having the following steps: (S1) detecting the parameter data (DPar.) of an individual cell that is to be analysed; (S2) transmitting the detected parameter data (Dpar.) to a control unit; (S3) assigning the detected parameter data (DPar.) to the electrochemical cell; and (S4) determining for the electrochemical cell that has been allocated the parameter data if a predefined relationship exists between the parameter data (Dpar.) and predefined parameter values (WPar, Wpar.1, WPar.2, WPar.3. WPar 4, WPar.5) by means of the control unit. The method can further have the following steps: (S5a) feeding the electrochemical cell that has been assigned the parameter data (DPar.) to a first production line for producing a first type of battery, if in step (S4) the existence of a predefined relationship has been determined; or (S5b) feeding ...

ACCUMULATOR WITH EXTENDED DURABILITY

The present invention relates to an accumulator with extended durability. The invention is described in relation to a lithium-ion-accumulator for supplying a motor vehicle drive. However, it should be noted that the invention will also be applicable for batteries without lithium and/or independent from motor vehicles. 1121. A device for storing electric energy , comprising at least one galvanic cell () surrounded at least partially by a cell jacket () ,{'b': 8', '30', '30', '1', '8', '30', '30', '18', '18', '21', '19', '19', '1, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'at least one heat conducting unit (, , ) being provided, which is operatively connected to the galvanic cell (), this heat conducting unit () being suited to supply heat output to this cell or removing it from the same, wherein the at least one heat conducting unit (, ) is designed in some regions as a heat pipe comprising an evaporation zone ( , ), is partially surrounded by the cell jacket (), and outside of the cell jacket comprises a substantially solid metal region ( , ), wherein this region does not contain a fluid duct and is used for the electric contacting of the galvanic cell ().'}3. The device according to claim 2 ,{'b': 7', '1, 'wherein at least one first measuring unit () is provided, which is suited to capture a temperature at a predefined position of the galvanic cell ().'}4. The device according to claim 3 ,{'b': 11', '7', '8, 'wherein at least one control unit () is provided, which is at least suited to evaluate a signal of the existing first measuring units () or to control the existing heat conducting units ().'}5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein{'b': 10', '1', '11, 'at least one second measuring unit () is provided, which is suited to capture the current intensity of the electric current into or out of the galvanic cell () and to transmit the current intensity to the control unit (),'}{'b': 12', '11', '12, 'or the device comprises a memory unit (), which is associated ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE HAVING A PLURALITY OF ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

In an electrochemical energy store having a multiplicity of electrochemical cells ( 2 ) and intermediate elements ( 7 - 17 ) between in each case two adjacent electrochemical cells or between an electrochemical cell and a housing wall, said intermediate elements are composed of an extinguishing agent or an extinguishing agent additive or comprise or have an extinguishing agent or an extinguishing agent additive.

Seed planting apparatus, systems and methods

A seed meter includes a seed disc rotatable in a direction of rotation. The seed disc has a plurality of seed apertures defining a circular path as the seed disc rotates and on which seeds from a seed source are entrained. A singulator is disposed along to the circular path. The singulator has a plurality of outer lobes and a first orientation lobe located downstream of the outer lobes. As the entrained seeds rotate along the circular path, the first orientation lobe contacts the entrained seeds to change their orientation. In some embodiments, the first orientation lobe may be disposed to remove excess seeds from the apertures and a second orientation lobe may change the orientation of the entrained seed.

BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH A LOW-VOLTAGE REGION AND A HIGH-VOLTAGE REGION

A power supply system (), in particular for an electric drive or hybrid drive of a motor vehicle, has the following components: an electrical energy storage device () which supplies a low voltage and which has at least one energy storage cell () and/or at least one cell module () composed of at least two energy storage cells (), an electrical load () which is operated with a high voltage, a voltage transformer (), in particular a DC voltage transformer, which transforms a low voltage into a high voltage and/or a high voltage into a low voltage, and a control device () for controlling the electrical energy storage device (). In addition, the power supply system () has a low voltage region () in which the electrical energy storage device () is arranged, and a high-voltage region () in which the electrical load () is arranged. It is proposed that the control device () be arranged essentially in the low-voltage region () of the power supply system (). In one particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the control device () is integrated essentially in the voltage transformer (). 114.-. (canceled)15. A power supply system for at least one of an electric and hybrid drive of a motor vehicle , the power supply system comprising:an electrical energy storage device supplying a low voltage and comprising at least one energy storage cell;an electrical load operated at a high voltage;a voltage converter electrically connected to the electrical energy storage device and the electrical load, the voltage converter converting at least one of a low voltage into a high voltage and a high voltage into a low voltage, the voltage converter converting the low voltage supplied by the electrical energy storage device into the high voltage for operating the electrical load;a low-voltage region in which the electrical energy storage device is arranged;a high-voltage region in which the electrical load is arranged;a control device, for controlling the electrical energy storage device, ...

CONVERTER CELL HAVING A CELL HOUSING, BATTERY HAVING AT LEAST TWO SUCH CONVERTER CELLS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONVERTER CELL

Converter cell having at least one particularly rechargeable electrode assembly, that is designed to at least temporarily supply electrical energy particularly to a consumer, which has at least two electrodes of different polarity, with at least one current conducting device, which is designed to be electrically, preferably materially connected to one of the electrodes of the electrode assembly, with a cell housing with a first housing section, wherein the first housing section is designed to at enclose at least areas of the electrode assembly. 117-. (canceled)18. A converter cell , particularly constructed as an electrochemical energy converter , comprising:a rechargeable electrode assembly, which is designed to at least temporarily make electrical energy available to a consumer that has at least two electrodes of different polarity; a cell housing with a first housing section, wherein that cell housing is designed to enclose at least areas of the electrode assembly, wherein the first housing section has at least a functional device, that is designed to support the release of energy from the electrode assembly particularly to a consumer, which is operatively connected to the electrode assembly, particularly for the uptake of energy, and', 'a first bearing element that is designed to brace the at least one functional device., 'a current conducting device, that is designed to be electrically connected with one of the electrodes of the electrode assembly; and'}19. The converter cell according to claim 18 , whereinat least one of said current conducting devices has at least one electrode tab, which is constructed for particularly material connection with one of the electrodes of the electrode assembly, particularly in the cell housing.20. The converter cell according to claim 19 , wherein the current conducting device has:an essentially plate-like, metal or metal-coated current collector, which is constructed for electrical, particularly material connection with the at ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

An electrochemical cell comprises at least one negative electrode including at least one material which is capable of absorbing charge carrier; at least one positive electrode including at least one material capable of releasing charge carrier; at least one electrolyte capable of transporting charge carrier, between the electrodes; and at least one protective device that is substantially an integral part in at least one of the electrodes and comprises at least one enclosure, the at least one protective device being designed such that if a damaging influence damaging the electrochemical cell occurs, in particular heat, at least one stabilizing additive is released from inside the enclosure.

TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED BATTERY SYSTEM II

The invention relates to a battery system comprising at least one battery. According to the invention, provisions are made that said battery system comprises at least one Peltier element, which is used for cooling and/or for heating at least one battery.

LITHIUM-SULPHUR BATTERY

The invention relates to a lithium-sulphur battery, comprising (a) a first electrode comprising lithium, (b) a second electrode comprising sulphur and/or a lithium sulphide, (c) a separator between the electrodes (a) and (b), (d) an electrolyte in the separator, characterised in that the separator comprises a non-woven fabric made of polymer fibres.

SECONDARY BATTERY WITH A RAPID CHARGING CAPABILITY

The invention relates to a secondary battery, in particular a lithium-ion secondary battery, which has a rapid charging capability. The secondary battery has at least one electrochemical cell and an electrical charge control system, wherein the electrochemical cell has at least two electrodes and at least one separator, wherein the charge control system is designed to monitor the process of charging the secondary battery such that, at least at times, it allows a relative charging current with a charging current value which, in particular, is at least 1 C, and wherein the separator has a coating which is composed of an ion-conducting material which has at least one inorganic component. The invention furthermore relates, in particular, to a lithium-ion secondary battery, to a charge control system for a secondary battery, to an electrochemical cell for a secondary battery, to an arrangement comprising at least one electrode and a separator for an electrochemical cell such as this, and to ...

SAFETY MECHANISM FOR ELECTRIC MECHANISMS OPERATING ACCORDING TO GALVANIC PRINCIPLES

The present invention relates to a device for the controlled transfer of electric mechanisms operating according to galvanic principles from a first operating state into at least a second operating state, in which the functionality and in particular the reaction potential of the electric mechanism operating according to galvanic principles is reduced or completely eliminated.

CONSTRUCTION COMPONENT OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CALL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

The invention relates to a method for producing a construction component for a vehicle having a composite structure, in particular a hollow cell structure, wherein the composite structure comprises at least one receptacle. The method comprises the step of weaving an electrochemical cell, in particular a flat electrochemical cell, into the at least one receptacle of the construction component or the step of weaving a number of electrochemical cells, in particular a number of flat electrochemical cells, into the least one receptacle of the construction component. Weaving in a number of electrochemical cells can be carried out in such a manner that the number of the electrochemical cells in the at least one receptacle of the construction component forms an electrically connected arrangement, which forms a power supply unit in an electrical and/or electronic and/or control sense. 1. A method for producing a construction component for a vehicle having a composite structure , particularly a hollow cell structure , wherein the composite structure comprises at least one receptacle , the method comprising:weaving an electrochemical cell into the at least one receptacle of the construction component or weaving a plurality of electrochemical cells into the at least one receptacle of the construction component.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein weaving a plurality of electrochemical cells is performed in such a manner that the plurality of electrochemical cells in the at least one receptacle of the construction component forms an electrically connected arrangement that forms a power supply unit for at least one of electrical claim 1 , electronic claim 1 , or control purposes.3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising:incorporating a safety apparatus into the construction component that is configured to isolate the power supply unit from an energy supply system of the vehicle when a predetermined condition occurs, orincorporating a control apparatus into ...

Seed Meter

A seed meter for an agricultural planter in which the seed disc is rotatably mounted within a seed meter housing. As the seed disc rotates, the apertures in the disc rotate along a seed aperture path through a horizontally adjacent seed pool area. The seed disc includes cavities disposed along the seed aperture path to agitate the seeds in the seed pool area. A singulator having multiple co-planar singulator surfaces is biased against the seed side surface of the seed disc. 1. A seed meter for an agricultural planter , comprising:a meter housing including a seed housing, said seed housing defining a seed pool area into which seeds are communicated and collected; anda seed disc rotatably mounted within said meter housing, said seed disc having a seed side surface defining a seed plane, said seed disc having a central axis and a direction of rotation, said seed disc further having a plurality of seed apertures spaced radially outward from said central axis, said plurality of apertures defining a seed path along said seed plane, said seed side surface having a plurality of cavities intersecting said seed path, each of said cavities having a portion inward of an inner radius of said seed path, and each of said cavities further having a surface recessed relative to said seed plane.2. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein each of said cavities includes a forward face extending between said seed plane and said recessed surface claim 1 , said forward face of each of said cavities disposed in a backward-swept orientation relative to said direction of rotation.3. The seed meter of claim 2 , wherein said forward face is substantially normal to said seed side surface.4. The seed meter of claim 3 , wherein each of said cavities further includes a rearward-face extending between said seed plane and said recessed surface claim 3 , said rearward face sloping from said recessed surface toward said direction of rotation.5. The seed meter of claim 2 , wherein each of said cavities is in ...

Seed Meter

A seed meter for an agricultural planter in which the seed disc is rotatably mounted within a seed meter housing. As the seed disc rotates, the apertures in the disc rotate along a seed aperture path through a horizontally adjacent seed pool area. The seed disc includes cavities disposed along the seed aperture path to agitate the seeds in the seed pool area. A singulator having multiple co-planar singulator surfaces is biased against the seed side surface of the seed disc.

BATTERY CELL HAVING ANGLED CONTACT SECTION

Battery cell , in particular flat battery cell, comprising at least one packaging for receiving at least one electric cell, at least one conductor , which has at least one base section and at least one contacting section , wherein said contacting section is bent relative to the base section 132-. (canceled)33. A battery assembly comprising{'b': '1', 'a first battery cell (), and'}{'b': '1', 'a second battery cell (), each of the two battery cells comprising'}{'b': '2', 'at least a packaging () for receiving at least one electric cell,'}{'b': 3', '4', '5', '5', '4, 'at least a conductor (), which has at least one base section () and at least one contacting section (), wherein said contacting section () is bent relative to the base section ().'}{'b': 3', '4', '5', '4', '5, 'at least one U-shaped conductor (), with a base section (), a contacting section () and a connecting bridge, which is arranged between the base section () and the contacting section () wherein'}{'b': 5', '4, 'the outer arms of the U-shape are formed by the contacting section () and by the base section (), and the base of the U-shape is formed by the connecting bridge, and'}{'b': 5', '1', '5', '1, 'the contacting section () of the first battery cell () is electrically connected to the contacting section () of the second battery cell ().'}3441417. The battery assembly according to claim 33 , wherein the base section () claim 33 , of the first battery cell () and/or the base section () claim 33 , of the second battery cell () has a first aligning means claim 33 , in particular at least one claim 33 , in particular two aligning-holes ().3513451. The battery assembly according to comprising a spacer () claim 34 , which is arranged between the base section () and the contacting section () of the first battery cell ().36131. The battery assembly according to claim 35 , wherein the width (B) of the spacer () corresponds to a length (L) of a section of the bridge of the first battery cell ().371311. The ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE AND METHOD FOR THERMALLY STABILIZING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE

In an electrochemical energy store including at least one spatially delimited galvanic cell, said galvanic cell includes a component or a device which causes the level of heat generated within the galvanic cell to drop to or below the level of heat dissipated from the cell beyond the spatial boundaries of the cell when a threshold temperature inside the galvanic cell is at least locally exceeded.

Battery with at least two electrochemical energy converters and method of operating said battery

A battery with a converter including at least two electrochemical energy converters provided to convert chemical energy into electrical energy and to supply electrical energy particularly to a consumer has the energy converters electrically connected to one another. The converter arrangement includes two configuration connectors of different polarity at which a configuration voltage is present, and the configuration voltage corresponds to the electrical voltage of the converter. Two battery connectors of different polarity are also included and make the electrical connection to the consumer. The battery connectors are electrically connected to the configuration connectors The battery also includes a device connected at least indirectly to the configuration connectors which can be converted from a first state into a second state. In the first state, the configuration connectors are electrically insulated from one another and in the second state they are electrically connected to one another.

CONDUCTOR HAVING A PERMEATION REGION

Conductor for an electrode of an electrochemical energy storage means, in particular of, essentially, prismatic shape, with a passage region through which electrons may enter into the conductor or through which electrons may exit from the conductor. 111-. (canceled)12. A conductor for an electrode of an electrochemical energy storage means , in particular of , essentially , prismatic shape , with a passage region through which electrons may enter into the conductor or may exit from the conductor , of which the passage region has a plurality of , essentially , rod-shaped , first contact bodies , at least one first contact body has a free end , and the at least one first contact body extends from the passage region into the environment ,wherein for a first contact body a material is selected, which forms or, respectively, creates a permanent chemical and/or physical bond with carbon, a component of an active electrode mass, and/or a component of a separator.13. The conductor according to claim 12 , wherein:the passage region is covered at least partially by a first substance,at least one first contact body, in particular, its free end, extends into the first substance,at least a first contact body is connected with a first substance, and/orat least two of the first contact bodies, in particular, their free ends, are connected to each other.14. The conductor according to claim 12 , wherein:the passage region is covered at least partially by a first substance,at least one first contact body, in particular, its free end, extends into the first substance,at least one first contact body forms a chemical and/or physical bond with a first substance or, respectively, with at least one of its particles, and/orat least two of the first contact bodies, in particular, their free ends, are connected to each other.15. The conductor according to claim 12 , wherein particles of the active electrode mass form a chemical and/or physical bond with some of the first contact bodies.16. An ...

ENERGY STORAGE UNIT HAVING EXTENDED SERVICE LIFE

A device for storing electrical energy, according to the invention has at least one galvanic cell (1). Further, the device of the invention comprises at least one cell holding means having at least one interior space provided to at least partially accommodate the at least one galvanic cell. Further, the device of the invention comprises at least one first wall element, which at least partially surrounds the interior space (47) of the cell holding means (4) and is at least partially operatively connected to the at least one galvanic cell. Further, the device comprises at least one heat conducting means, which is operatively connected to the at least one first wall element. Further, the device of the invention comprising at least one fluid channel, which is assigned to the heat conducting means and is provided to be flown through by a first fluid. The device of the invention is characterized in that it comprises at least one position adjusting means configured to expand, wherein at least ...

ASSEMBLY OF AN ELECTRODE STACK OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE

An assembly of an electrode stack ( 120 ) comprises at least one anode layer, at least one cathode layer and at least one separator layer arranged between the at least one anode layer and the at least one cathode layer. Thereby, at least one fixing device ( 110, 210, 310, 410, 610 ) is provided which fixes at least two layers of the electrode stack ( 120 ) relative to one another, wherein the at least one fixing device consists at least partially of polypropylene.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE MAXIMUM CHARGE RATE OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE

A method for controlling the maximum charge rate during a charging process or discharging process of an electrochemical energy store device is generally characterised by current intensity. Said current intensity is dependent on the operating state of the electrochemical energy store device and on a group of boundary conditions. Said group typically comprises, for example, the temperature of at least one region of the electrochemical energy store device. The maximum charge rate may crucially depend on the mode of operation of the electrochemical energy store device, and therefore a distinction should be made in particular as to whether energy is being supplied to or withdrawn from said device. The electrochemical energy store device can heat up during charging or discharging processes, and therefore in particular the duration of the energy withdrawal and/or energy supply can influence the level of the current intensity which can be withdrawn and/or which can be supplied. The current intensity which can be withdrawn and/or supplied depends in particular upon the state of charge of the electrochemical energy store unit and is therefore controlled in particular on the basis of said state of charge. When in a critical temperature range, the electrochemical energy store cell is particularly difficult to control. Therefore, the current intensity which can be withdrawn or supplied is set to zero when a maximum temperature is reached and/or a minimum temperature is reached. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for controlling a maximum charge rate during charging or discharging of an electrochemical energy storage device , the maximum charge rate being characterized by at least one current intensity , the method comprising:determining the at least one current intensity based on at least one predetermined relationship to another parameter, the other parameter including:a temperature of at least one region of the electrochemical energy storage device,an identification of whether ...

PROTECTIVE UNIT FOR GALVANIC CELLS

A protective unit for galvanic cells, which are interconnected into a battery by way of contact elements that are connected in a suitable manner to pole connections of said cells, can be associated with individual cells of a battery. The protective unit comprises an activation unit () for the activation thereof. When the protective unit is activated, said protective unit bypasses the associated cell by changing the interconnection and thus takes it electrically out of the battery assembly. 1. A protective unit for galvanic cells which are interconnected into a battery via contact elements which are connected in a suitable manner to pole connections of said battery cells , the protective unit has an activation unit for activating the protective unit,', 'upon activation of the protective unit, said protective unit bypasses the associated cell by changing the interconnection and thus detaches it electrically from the battery assembly,, 'wherein'}characterized in thatthe protective unit comprises a mechanical energy storage device which stores the energy required for changing the interconnection and makes it available upon activation of the protective unit, wherein said energy storage device is kept in its initial position by a fuse wire.23-. (canceled)4. The protective unit according to claim 1 , which protective unit can be associated with individual cells of a battery.5. The protective unit according to claim 1 , comprising an activation unit which can be activated by a signal which is generated outside the protective unit.6. The protective unit according to claim 1 , comprising an activation unit which can be activated by a signal which is generated inside the protective unit.7. The protective unit according to claim 1 , comprising an activation unit which can be activated by a signal which is generated by at least one sensor which measures at least one physical variable which indicates the operational state of a galvanic cell which is associated with the protective ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE HAVING A GPS BASED GAS STATION RESERVATION FUNCTION

The invention relates to a method for operating a vehicle which comprises an electric travel drive and at least one rechargeable and replaceable electric power unit, the electric travel drive being supplied with electric drive energy by the electric power unit and the electric power unit being recharged or replaced when its charge status is low. 1. A method for operating a vehicle , which comprises an electric travel drive and at least one rechargeable and replaceable electric power unit , wherein electric drive energy is fed from the electric power unit to the electric travel drive and wherein the electric power unit is charged or replaced when its charge status is low , comprising the following steps:determination of a charge status of the electric power unit;determination of a current position of the vehicle;calculation of a range of the vehicle on the basis of the charge status of the electric power unit;determination of a given stock level of supply stations which are equipped for the recharging and/or the replacement of the electric power unit, wherein the stock level is defined at least by the number and charge status of electric power units held in stock in a supply station; anddetermination of at least one of the supply stations as a suitable supply station, if the supply station lies within the range of the vehicle and the stock level of the supply station meets a predetermined condition, in particular a predetermined number of charged electric power units are available for replacement,wherein, in order to calculate the range and/or to determine suitable supply stations, essential data are communicated between the vehicle and at least one of the supply stations and/or between the vehicle and a control centre and/or between the supply stations and the control centre, wherein at least the communication between the vehicle and the supply stations and/or the control centre takes place in a wireless manner.2. The method according to claim 1 , further ...

LITHIUM ION BATTERY WITH AMORPHOUS ELECTRODE MATERIALS

Lithium-ion battery comprising: (a) a positive electrode comprising an amorphous chalcogenide which comprises lithium ions or which can conduct lithium ions; (b) a negative electrode; (c) a separator between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, wherein the separator comprises a non-woven material composed of fibres, preferably polymer fibres; (d) a non-aqueous electrolyte. 1. A lithium ion battery comprising:(a) a positive electrode comprising at least one amorphous chalcogenide which comprises lithium ions or which can conduct lithium ions;(b) a negative electrode;(c) a separator between the positive and the negative electrode, wherein the separator comprises a non-woven material composed of fibers; and(d) a non-aqueous electrolyte.2. The lithium ion battery according to claim 1 , wherein the chalcogenide isa lithium-containing compound of one or more of the chalcogen elements of oxygen, sulfur, selenium and tellurium; ora lithium-containing compound of one or more of the chalcogen elements of oxygen, sulfur, selenium and tellurium with one or more metals, transition metals, arsenic, germanium, phosphorus, antimony, boron, in particular lead, aluminum, gallium, indium, titanium; ora compound of one or more of the chalcogen elements of oxygen, sulfur, selenium and tellurium with one or more metals, transition metals, arsenic, germanium, phosphorus, antimony, boron, in particular lead, aluminum, gallium, indium, titanium able to conduct lithium ions.3. The lithium ion battery according to claim 1 , wherein the elements contained in the amorphous chalcogenide are not in a stoichiometric ratio.4. The lithium ion battery according to claim 1 , wherein the chalcogenide is selected from a lithium phosphate; a lithium phosphate containing a transition metal; a mixed oxide of lithium oxide and one or more transition metal oxides; a transition metal oxide able to conduct lithium ions; or a mixture of two or more thereof.5. The lithium ion battery according to ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE AND METHOD FOR COOLING OR HEATING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE

An electrochemical energy storage 101 comprises at least two electric current collectors 105, 106 for electrically connecting the electrochemical energy storage within an application environment. Said current collectors comprise a first region 103, 104 arranged within the electrochemical energy storage and a second region 105, 106 arranged outside of the electrochemical energy storage. The electrochemical energy storage according to the invention is characterized in that at least one of said electric current collectors is designed such that a liquid or gaseous heat transport medium 107, 108 can flow therethrough in the second region 105, 106.

ELECTRODE FOR ENERGY STORAGE MEANS

An energy storage unit, such as a galvanic cell, is composed of a first electrode (10), a second electrode (18) and a separation element (24), which is arranged between the first and the second electrode. Therein, the first and the second electrode (10, 18), respectively, comprise an electrode collector (12, 20) and an active electrode material (14, 22), which is applied onto the respective electrode collector on one side or on both sides. In order to improve the longterm stability, in particular for large format lithium-ion cells, the electrode collector (12, 20) of the first and/or the second electrode (10, 18) is made of a copper material, which is technical-grade oxygen-free having at least approximately 99.9% by weight copper and a specific phosphorous content.

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE CELL AND ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SUCH ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE CELL

An electrochemical energy storage cell ( 10 ) includes an electrode assembly ( 12 ), which comprises at least one first electrode ( 14 ) of a first polarity and at least one second electrode ( 16 ) of a second polarity, and a film-like casing ( 24 ), which at least partially encloses the electrode assembly ( 12 ). To improve safety, the casing ( 24 ) comprises at least one first functional layer ( 243 ), which is designed to be at least partially electrically conductive and is connected to the at least one first electrode ( 14 ) of the electrode assembly ( 12 ) in an electrically conductive manner ( 21 ), and at least one electrical insulating layer ( 245 ), which separates the first functional layer ( 243 ) of the casing ( 24 ) in a layering direction ( 25 ) of the casing from the electrode assembly ( 12 ) in the normal operating state of the energy storage cell ( 10 ).

ELECTRODE COIL

The invention relates to an electrode coil (3) having a substantially cylindrical shape, comprising at least: one anodic electrode (5), one cathodic electrode (6), and one separator (4) disposed at least partially between said electrodes (5, 6), characterized in that the separator (4) is produced from a material comprising at least one component made of a ceramic material.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A BATTERY

The task at hand is achieved by a method for operating a battery having at least one galvanic cell. The at least one galvanic cell is subjected at least temporally to an examination, particularly at a predetermined operating state of the battery or the galvanic cell.

HOUSING FOR ACCOMMODATING A FLAT ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

The invention relates to a housing ( 1 ) for receiving at least one flat electrochemical cell ( 2 ), comprising two housing side walls ( 4 ) which are disposed substantially parallel to one another, wherein a flat cooling bracket ( 9 ) is disposed on at least one flat electrochemical cell ( 2 ). The flat cooling bracket ( 9 ) is preferably disposed substantially parallel to the flat electrochemical cell ( 2 ). The flat electrochemical cell ( 2 ) may also have a sealing seam ( 3 ) extending at least in some regions on the edge of said cell and, for each flat electrochemical cell ( 2 ) to be received, the housing side walls ( 4 ) disposed parallel to one another comprise, in the inner faces thereof that are facing one another, a pair of opposite notches ( 5 ) configured to receive the at least one sealing seam ( 3 ) of the respective flat electrochemical cell ( 2 ).

STRUCTURAL PART FOR A VEHICLE COMPRISING ELECTRIC ENERGY CELLS

A structural part for a vehicle, e.g. a fender, floor, trunk lid, engine compartment cover, door, or roof of the vehicle, comprises a composite structure, in particular one that has a hollow cell structure such as a honeycomb structure or foam structure, said composite structure forming at least one cavity, each of which holds at least one or a plurality of electric energy cells, thus allowing batteries or the like to be accommodated in a vehicle in a compact manner and evenly distributed across the structure.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COOLING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE

A device for cooling an electrochemical energy store, particularly a galvanic cell containing lithium, is provided with a cooling agent () which has an extinguishing effect in the event of a fire and which flows through or around the energy store, the housing thereof (), or parts of the energy store or of the housing thereof. 120.-. (canceled)21. A device for cooling an electromechanical energy store , particularly a lithium-containing galvanic cell , wherein{'b': 109', '209', '309', '409', '101', '201', '301', '401, 'a coolant (, , , ) flows around or through the energy store, the housing thereof (, , , ) or parts of the energy store or of the housing thereof, which has an extinguishing effect in the event of a fire'}wherein{'b': 104', '204', '304', '404, 'a) the coolant is a gel or a viscoelastic fluid and flows through a coolant circuit (, , , ) which is closed when the energy store is operating normally and which is designed such that the coolant emerges from the closed coolant circuit at given points in the event of a fire and is able to have an extinguishing effect at said points.'}orb) the coolant flows through a coolant circuit which is closed when the energy store is operating normally and which is designed such that the coolant is able to escape from the closed coolant circuit at certain points in the event of a fire and is mixed with an additive when it emerges from the coolant circuit, wherein a gel or a viscoelastic fluid is formed.22. The device according to claim 21 , comprising a device for stabilizing the coolant pressure when the coolant emerges at given points from the coolant circuit in the event of a fire.23. The device according to claim 22 , comprising a coolant which contains water.24. The device according to claim 23 , comprising a coolant comprising a mixture of at least one polymer claim 23 , at least one surfactant claim 23 , at least one ester oil and water.25. The device according to claim 24 , comprising a coolant comprising a mixture ...

BATTERY MODULE

Battery module (), comprising an electric cell (), a module housing () which receives the electric cell (), two or more, in particular four or six contacting units () which are attached to the module housing (), wherein each of the contacting units () has at least two connections (). 11. A battery module () , comprising{'b': '6', 'an electric cell (),'}{'b': 2', '6, 'a module housing (), which receives the electric cell (), and'}{'b': 4', '2, 'two or more, in particular four or six contacting units () which are attached to the module housing (),'}{'b': 4', '5, 'wherein each of the contacting units () comprises at least two connections () each.'}2. The battery module according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': 4', '5', '5, 'each contacting unit () comprises at least one positive pole connection () and at least one negative pole connection ().'}3. The battery module according towherein{'b': 4', '3', '2, 'in each case two contacting units () are attached opposite each other on an outer surface () of the module housing ().'}4. The battery module according to claim 3 ,wherein{'b': 5', '5', '6', '5', '6, 'the positive pole connections () are in electrically conductive connection with the positive pole () of the electric cell () and the negative pole connections () with the negative pole of the electric cell ().'}5. The battery module according to claim 4 ,{'b': '5', 'wherein connections () of the same type are in electrically conductive connection with one another.'}6. The battery module according to claim 5 ,wherein{'b': 5', '4, 'connections () of two contacting units () are opposite one another.'}7. The battery module according to claim 6 ,{'b': 5', '3, 'wherein connections () of the same type are arranged mirror-inverted on opposite outer surfaces (), respectively.'}8. The battery module according to claim 7 ,wherein{'b': 4', '3, 'opposite contacting units () are arranged on different outer surfaces (), parallel to one another.'}9. The battery module according to claim 8 , ...

BATTERY CASE FOR RECEIVING ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY-STORAGE DEVICES

A battery case includes a deformable lateral wall. The battery case is provided to receive at least one electrochemical energy storage device. An electrochemical energy storage device includes a cell frame, which partially surrounds the device and in some areas forms the outer wall of the battery case. The battery case also includes a case cover, by which at least one electrochemical energy storage device can be electrically contacted. A lateral wall forms at least in some areas the outer wall of said battery case, wherein the stiffness of said lateral wall is less than the stiffness of the cell frame. When there is a pressure difference between the inner space of the battery case and the environment around the battery case, the lateral wall is therefore deformed and the volume of the battery case increases. The lateral wall is connected at least in some areas to said cell frame in a gas-tight manner.

ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS, ENERGY STORAGE CELL AND HEAT-CONDUCTING ELEMENT

The invention relates to an energy storage device comprising a plurality of storage cells and a temperature control device for controlling the temperature of the storage cells or a cell assembly formed by the storage cells. Elastic means are arranged between a storage cell and another component for shock-absorbing bearing or for arranging them at a distance from each other. The other component is another storage cell or a holding element or another housing part or a heat-conducting element. Said elastic means are configured and designed as a functional component part of the temperature control device. Storage cells and heat-conducting elements which are suitable for use in the claimed energy storage device are also described. 115-. (canceled)16. An energy storage apparatus , comprising:a plurality of storage cells; anda temperature control device for controlling the temperature of the storage cells or a cell composite formed by the storage cells,and elastic means for shock absorbing storage or spacing, the elastic means provided between a storage cell and another component, wherein the other component is a different storage cell or a holding element or some other housing part or a heat-conducting element, wherein the elastic means are designed and configured as a functional constituent of the temperature control device, [{'b': 2', '1', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'the cell housing side walls (., .) of at least one storage cell () are electrically conductively realised and form poles (P+, P−) of the storage cell (), and'}, 'the elastic means are constructed at least partially as electrically conductive damping elements which have a heat-conducting shell and an interior, wherein the interior is filled with a heat-conducting and elastically resilient material., 'wherein'}17. The energy storage apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the elastic means abut on heat exchange surfaces of the storage cells claim 16 , at least in certain sections.18. The energy storage apparatus ...

BATTERY HAVING DIVERTING DEVICE

An electrochemical energy accumulator apparatus according to the invention has at least one galvanic cell. Furthermore, the electrochemical energy accumulator apparatus has at least one diverting device which is assigned to the at least one galvanic cell, and at least one connecting device which is assigned to the at least one diverting device. The electrochemical energy accumulator apparatus is characterized in that the at least one connecting device is assigned at least one heat exchanger device, wherein the at least one heat exchanger device is designed to exchange thermal energy with the at least one connecting device. 1. An electrochemical energy storage device , which comprises:at least one galvanic cell,at least one diverting device, which is associated with the at least one galvanic cell,at least one junction device, which is associated with the at least one diverting device,wherein at least one heat exchanger device is associated with the at least one junction device,the at least one heat exchanger device being designed to exchange thermal energy with the at least one junction device.2. The electrochemical energy storage device according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one heat exchanger device comprises a first surface area and a second surface area,the first surface area being at least partially designed for in particular heat-conducting contact with the at least one junction device,and an area content of the first surface area not being greater than an area content of the second surface area.3. The electrochemical energy storage device according to claim 1 , further comprising:at least one measuring device, in particular at least one temperature measuring device, associated with the at least one heat exchanger device.4. The electrochemical energy storage device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one heat exchanger device claim 1 , in particular the second surface area of the at least one heat exchanger device claim 1 , is provided to have a ...

ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING ENERGY TO MOTORISED VEHICLES

To supply energy to motorised vehicles, a heat engine (SM) is provided to convert heat () that accumulates in the vehicle at least partly into kinetic energy of the vehicle and to feed other portions of said lost heat to a heat accumulator (LWS). An optional, mechanical energy accumulator (MES) can take up kinetic energy from a vehicle motor (MGH), store said energy and deliver said energy back to a vehicle motor (MGM when required. 18.-. (canceled)9. Assembly for supplying energy to motorized vehicles ,wherein{'b': 106', '107', '108', '114, 'a heat engine (SM) is provided to convert heat (, , , ) that accumulates in the vehicle at least partly into kinetic energy of the vehicle and to feed other portions of said heat to a heat accumulator (LWS).'}10109. The assembly according to claim 9 , in which the vehicle is driven at least also by an electric motor (MGH) claim 9 , and in which the heat engine (SM) drives an electric generator (EG) claim 9 , wherein the electrical energy () generated by this generator is used at least partly for the electric drive of the vehicle.11. The assembly according to claim 10 , in which a mechanical energy accumulator (MES) is provided claim 10 , which is arranged so that it can extract kinetic energy from a vehicle motor (MGH) claim 10 , can store this energy and can emit it again as required to a vehicle motor (MGH).12. The assembly according to with an electrochemical energy accumulator (EES) claim 11 , which is arranged so that it can extract electrical energy from a vehicle motor (MGH) or from the heat engine (SM) claim 11 , can store this energy and can emit it again as required to a vehicle motor (MGH) or to the heat engine (SM).1310320340103203303102202302402502. The assembly according to claim 12 , wherein the heat engine (SM) is a Stirling engine claim 12 , the cold head of which is embodied as a regulated heat exchanger for heat absorption ( claim 12 , claim 12 , ) from a cooling or heating medium claim 12 , and the hot head ...

Electric facility operating according to galvanic principles, such as a lithium-ion cell, comprising a control for the operating conditions

A facility which operates according to galvanic principles, such as in particular a lithium-ion accumulator, and a method for monitoring and controlling an electric operating condition of the facility. The facility comprises at least one galvanic cell and an operating management system for monitoring and controlling the electric operating condition of the facility and for monitoring a representative temperature of the facility. The operating management system is designed to control the electric operating condition of the facility as a function of the temperature. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE FOR VEHICLES AND METHOD FOR COOLING OR HEATING SUCH AN ELECTROCHEMICAL STORE

An electrochemical energy storage device (1) comprising a casing (2), in which a plurality of flat galvanic cells (3) are arranged. Between two adjacent flat galvanic cells is in each case, a flat heat conducting body (4) and/or a flat elastic body (5) arranged. Preferably, the flat galvanic cells, the flat heat conducting bodies and/or the flat elastic bodies exert upon each other at the contact surface areas, a force (11) corresponding to a surface pressing, and the casing has a wall with a structure or with structures (8, 9), in which a heat conducting body (4) engages such, that said heat conducting body may not be shiftable in the direction of the force (11), acting on the contact surface areas.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTRODES

The invention relates to a method for producing an electrode, in particular a negative electrode, of an electrochemical cell having a metal substrate, wherein the method includes the steps of treating the metal substrate with UV irradiation and treating the metal substrate using an organic acid.

GALVANIC CELL HAVING A MULTIPART HOUSING HAVING AN ELASTIC ASSEMBLY SEAM

The invention relates to a galvanic cell (1) substantially prismatic in design, comprising an electrode stack (2) having at least one anode (3, 3a), one cathode (4, 4a), and one separator. The separator (5) is provided for at least partially receiving an electrolyte. The galvanic cell further comprises at least two housing parts (6, 7) at least partially enclosing the electrode stack. At least one assembly seam (8, 8a) connects the at least two housing parts at least in parts. The galvanic cell is characterized in that the at least one assembly seam is elastic in design.

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL HAVING LITHIUM TITANATE

The invention relates to an electrochemical cell, comprising a negative electrode comprising a lithium titanate; a positive electrode; and a separator separating the negative from the positive electrode. The cell can be preferably used for driving a vehicle having an electric motor, preferably having a hybrid drive system. 115.-. (canceled)17. The electrochemical cell according to claim 16 , wherein the organic material preferably comprises a polymer and particularly preferably a polyethyleneglycol terephthalate (PET) claim 16 , a polyolefin (PO) or a polyetherimide (PEI) claim 16 , wherein the organic material is coated with an inorganic ion-conducting material claim 16 , which is ion-conducting preferably in a temperature range from −40° C. to 200° C. claim 16 , wherein the inorganic claim 16 , ion-conducting material comprises at least one compound from the group of oxides claim 16 , phosphates claim 16 , sulphates claim 16 , titanates claim 16 , silicates claim 16 , aluminosilicates of at least one of the elements zirconium claim 16 , aluminium claim 16 , lithium claim 16 , and wherein the inorganic material preferably comprises particles with a maximum diameter less than 100 nm.18. The electrochemical cell according to claim 17 , wherein the negative electrode additionally contains carbon.19. The electrochemical cell according to claim 18 , wherein the positive electrode contains a mixed oxide which is different from lithium titanate.20. The electrochemical cell according to claim 19 , wherein the mixed oxide contains one or more elements selected from nickel claim 19 , manganese claim 19 , cobalt.21. The electrochemical cell according to claim 19 , wherein the mixed oxide contains nickel claim 19 , manganese and cobalt and lithium manganate.22. The electrochemical cell according to claim 21 , wherein the electrodes comprise an electrode carrier claim 21 , on which either lithium titanate or mixed oxide is deposited on one side or both sides.23. The ...

CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY

The invention relates to a circuit assembly (), comprising a series connection of first and second battery units (), wherein first and second battery units () are arranged alternately, a first inductive storage element (), wherein in a primary phase first inputs () of the first battery units () can be connected to a first terminal () of the first inductive storage element () by means of a first switch assembly () and second inputs of the second battery units () can be connected to a second terminal () of the first inductive storage element () by means of the first switch assembly (), a second inductive storage element () which is inductively coupled to the first inductive storage element (), wherein in a secondary phase by means of a second switch assembly () a first terminal of the second inductive storage element () can be connected to a first or a second input and a second terminal of the second inductive storage element () can be connected to a second or a first input. 1. A circuit arrangement comprising:a series connection of first and second battery units, wherein first and second battery units are arranged in an alternating manner;a first inductive storage element; and,a second inductive storage element, which is inductively coupled to the first inductive storage element,wherein in a primary phase, first inputs of the first battery units are connected to a first connector of the first inductive storage element via a first switch arrangement and second inputs of the second battery units are connected to a second connector of the first inductive storage element via the first switch arrangement, and 'a first connector of the second inductive storage element is connected to a first input of a first battery unit and a second connector of the second inductive storage element is connected to a second input of a second battery unit.', 'wherein in a secondary phase, using a second switch arrangement'}2. The circuit arrangement according to according to claim 1 , ...

CASING DEVICE FOR AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE AS WELL AS AN ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING SAID CASING DEVICE AND SAID ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE

A casing device for an energy storage device, comprising: 114-. (canceled)15. A casing device for an energy storage device , comprising:a casing wall, in particular at least sections of which are configured as a membrane, by means of which a receiving space for accommodating the energy storage device can be delimited in water-tight manner; anda re-closable first access opening formed in the casing wall for passing the energy storage device into and out of the receiving space,wherein the casing wall includes a vapor-permeable first wall section and a second wall section, andwherein the first and the second wall section form a complementary partitioning of the casing wall.16. The casing device according to claim 15 , wherein the first access opening is formed by a re-closable zipper-like separation of the casing wall claim 15 , which extends along an open or closed line claim 15 , which extends through the first wall section and/or the second wall section.17. The casing device according to claim 16 , wherein the first access opening:extends linearly along an open or closed line, orextends along the open line and divides the casing wall into a third wall section, the third wall section being a cover section formed by at least one flap-like element, and a fourth wall section fixedly connected to said third wall section, wherein the third wall section and the fourth wall section form a complementary partitioning of the casing wall, orextends along the closed line and divides the casing wall into a third wall section, the third wall section being a removable cover section, and a fourth wall section, the fourth wall section forming a counterpart to the removable cover section, wherein the third wall section and the fourth wall section form a complementary partitioning of the casing wall.18. The casing device according to claim 15 , wherein at least the first wall section of the casing wall comprises at least one inner layer comprised of a Gore-Tex membrane and one outer ...

CELL BLOCK WITH LATERAL SUPPORTING OF THE CELLS

The invention relates to an assembly composed of at least one galvanic cell and at least two frame elements, wherein one galvanic cell is respectively disposed between two frame elements, wherein the assembly forms a stack and has a tensioning device for bracing the assembly in the direction of the stack; wherein the galvanic cell comprises a flat main body and at least two current conductors, said main body having two flat sides and peripheral narrow sides; wherein each frame element comprises a plurality of, preferably four, beams connected to each other in a closed configuration and defining a free space therebetween; wherein the main body of the galvanic cell is received in the free space of two adjacent frame elements; and wherein at least in the region of the narrow sides of the main body, preferably beyond an edge in which the narrow sides transition into a flat side of the galvanic cell, the cross-sections of sections of the frame elements that face toward the free space are designed to follow the contour of the main body of the galvanic cell. In such a way, the galvanic cell can be laterally supported on the frame elements.

TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED BATTERY SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a battery system, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one battery. To improve the electrical efficiency it is disclosed, that at least one absorption cooling device is included, which provides a useable controlled cooling for the cooling of at least one battery.

CONTACTING ELEMENT

The invention relates to a contacting element (1) for electrically connecting a contact connection (18) of an electric cell, in particular a battery cell (22), comprising at least one deformation section (2) and at least two clamping edges (9) which are each supported at opposing end sections (4) of the at least one deformation section (2).

ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS, ENERGY STORAGE CELL AND HEAT-CONDUCTING ELEMENT WITH ELASTIC MEANS

The invention relates to an energy storage device, comprising a plurality of storage cells and a temperature-control device for the temperature-control of the storage cells or of a cell assembly formed by the storage cells, wherein elastic means for the shock-absorbing mounting or spacing are provided between a storage cell and another component, wherein the other component is another storage cell, a retaining element, another housing part or a heat-conducting element. The elastic means are designed and configured as a functional component of the temperature-control device. The invention also relates to storage cells and heat-conducting elements which are suitable for use in the energy storage device according to the invention.

GRAPHENE IN LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

A lithium ion battery comprising at least two electrodes, each comprising at least one metallic substrate and one material able to intercalate metallic lithium or lithium ions or which can conduct lithium ions and with which the metallic substrate can be coated, wherein the metallic substrate and the material each form a boundary layer between them; one separator which separates the electrodes from one another and with which the material of the electrodes is coated, wherein the material and the separator form respective boundary layers between them, characterized in that a layer of material comprising or consisting of graphene extends at least partially into at least one of said boundary layers. 114-. (canceled)15. A lithium ion battery comprising:(i) a first electrode comprising at least one first metallic substrate and one first active material able to intercalate metallic lithium or lithium ions or which can conduct lithium ions and with which the first metallic substrate is coated, wherein the first metallic substrate and the first active material form a first boundary layer between them;(ii) a second electrode comprising at least one second metallic substrate and one second active material able to intercalate metallic lithium or lithium ions or which can conduct lithium ions and with which the second metallic substrate is coated, wherein the second metallic substrate and the second active material form a second boundary layer between them; and(iii) a separator which separates the first electrode and the second electrode from one another and which coats the first active material and the second active material, wherein the first active material and the separator form a third boundary layer between them, and the second active material and the separator form a fourth boundary layer between them,wherein a layer of a third material comprising grapheme extends at least partially into at least one of said boundary layers.16. The lithium ion battery according to claim ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRODE STACK OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND AN ELECTRODE STACK OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

The electrode stack of an electrochemical cell for a battery includes at least one separator band and a first number of first electrodes of first polarity, wherein the separator band is disposed in a Z-fold such that a first number of spaces of first electrode receiving spaces are formed. The first electrodes exhibiting a first limb and a second limb as well as a connecting region are configured such that the respective first limb and second limb of the first electrodes are arranged in the first electrode receiving spaces formed by the separator band. 117-. (canceled)18. An electrode stack of an electrochemical cell for a battery , particularly a battery designed for use in motor vehicles , the electrode stack comprising:at least one separator band;a first number of first electrodes of first polarity; anda second number of second electrodes of second polarity, the separator band is disposed in a Z-fold so that a first number of spaces of first electrode receiving spaces and a second number of spaces of second electrode receiving spaces are formed,', 'the first electrodes exhibit a first limb and a second limb as well as a connecting region arranged such that the respective first limb and second limb of the first electrodes are arranged in the first electrode receiving spaces formed by the separator band and disposed substantially parallel, and', 'the second electrodes exhibit a first limb and a second limb as well as a connecting region arranged such that the respective first limb and second limb of the second electrodes are arranged in the second electrode receiving spaces formed by the separator band and disposed substantially parallel., 'wherein'}19. The electrode stack according to claim 18 , wherein at least one retaining apparatus is arranged and configured around the electrode stack for fixation and/or arranged and configured to pass through the separator band for the fixation of the electrode stack.20. The electrode stack according to claim 18 , wherein the ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

An electrochemical cell comprises an electrode stack, a jacket which encloses the electrode stack to at least some extent, and at least one current collector which extends away from the jacket and is in current-carrying contact with at least parts of the electrode stack. A hook and loop part of a hook and loop connecting device is attached to the electrochemical cell, said hook and loop part of the hook and loop connecting device being configured by a plurality of metal hook and loop elements, especially by metal hooks or metal loops. 19-. (canceled)10. An electrochemical cell , comprising:an electrode stack;a jacket that at least partially surrounds the electrode stack; andat least one current collector that extends out of the jacket and is in current-carrying contact with at least parts of the electrode stack, wherein a hook and loop part of a hook and loop fastening device is attached to the electrochemical cell,wherein the hook and loop part of the hook and loop fastening device is formed by a plurality of metal hook and loop elements, particularly metal hooks or metal loops, andwherein spaces are formed between hook and loop elements, and a temperature control element, particularly a condensing coil or a cooling mat, is arranged in the spaces.11. The electrochemical cell as recited in claim 10 , wherein one hook and loop part of the hook and loop fastening device is attached to a jacket of the electrochemical cell claim 10 , and in particular is constructed integrally with the jacket of the electrochemical cell.12. The electrochemical cell as recited in claim 10 , wherein one hook and loop part of the hook and loop fastening device is attached to a current collector claim 10 , and in particular is constructed integrally with a current collector of the electrochemical cell.13. The electrochemical cell as recited in claim 10 , wherein one hook and loop part of the hook and loop fastening device is formed by cutouts on the electrochemical cell claim 10 , ...

ELECTRODE AND SEPARATOR MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM-ION CELLS AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE SAME

A negative electrode for an electrochemical device comprises an active layer which forms a porous outer surface, the outer surface of the active layer being at least partially coated with nanoparticles, and/or an active layer which is at least partially covered by a porous functional layer at least an outer surface whereof is at least partially covered with nanoparticles. Also disclosed is a separator composite material for separating electrodes in an electrochemical device, comprising an essentially self-supporting support layer and a porous functional layer on at least one side of the support layer. An outer surface of the support layer is at least partially coated with nanoparticles on at least one side thereof. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. 1. A method of preparing a negative electrode for an electrochemical device , wherein the method comprises providing a negative electrode comprising an active layer , and coating an outer surface of the active layer at least sectionally with nanoparticles.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coating with nanoparticles is effected from a suspension or as powder under the influence of an electrostatic field.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrochemical device is a lithium-ion battery.4. A method of preparing a negative electrode for an electrochemical device claim 1 , wherein the method comprises providing a negative electrode comprising an active layer claim 1 , coating an outer surface of the active layer at least partially with a porous functional layer that claim 1 , during operation of the electrochemical device claim 1 , is suitable for at least one of receiving an electrolyte claim 1 , ion conductance claim 1 , and as an electron barrier claim 1 , and coating an outer surface of the porous layer at least sectionally with nanoparticles.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the coating with ...

HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE

A heat dissipation device according to the invention has a first measuring device. This is provided for detecting a physical parameter. The heat dissipation device according to the invention has a heat-conducting device. Said heat-conducting device is provided for absorbing thermal energy from an adjacent electrochemical energy storage device. For this purpose, the heat-conducting device has a heat source contact region. The heat source contact region is provided for making thermally conductive contact with an adjacent electrochemical energy storage device. Furthermore, the heat-conducting device has a heat emission region, which adjoins the heat source contact region. The heat emission region is provided for emitting thermal energy to a process fluid. 17.-. (canceled)8. A heat removal device , comprising:a first measuring device detecting a two-dimensional profile of a first physical parameter; and a heat source contact region thermally and conductively contacting the adjacent electrochemical energy storage device, the first measuring device detecting the two-dimensional profile of the first physical parameter in the heat source contact region; and', 'a heat emission region emitting thermal energy to a process fluid., 'a heat-conducting device absorbing thermal energy from an adjacent electrochemical energy storage device, the heat-conducting device including9. The heat dissipation device according to claim 8 , wherein the first physical parameter is temperature.10. The heat dissipation device according to claim 8 , wherein:the first measuring device includes a plurality of individual temperature sensors arranged two-dimensionally as a matrix; andthe temperature sensor detect respective temperatures.11. The heat dissipation device according to claim 10 , wherein:at least two of the temperature sensors are arranged closer together along a higher temperature gradient.12. The heat dissipation device according to claim 10 , wherein:the first measuring device including ...

TRANSPORTATION APPARATUS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUSES

The invention relates to a transportation apparatus for hazardous materials, in particular for at least one electrochemical energy storage apparatus, having at least one accommodation apparatus for accommodating the hazardous material, said accommodation apparatus having at least one accommodation chamber; and at least one barrier device which screens the accommodation chamber at least in sections in at least one direction, wherein the barrier device has at least a first material and at least a second material, and said invention also relates to the production and use of said transportation apparatus. 1. A transportation apparatus for hazardous materials including at least one electrochemical energy storage apparatus , for transporting , recovering , storing and holding electrochemical storage apparatuses including lithium-ion cells or lithium-ion batteries , comprising:at least one holding apparatus for holding the hazardous material, which comprises at least one accommodation space; andat least one barrier device that shields at least sections of the accommodation space in at least one direction,wherein the barrier device comprises at least one first material and at least one second material, andat least one of the first or second materials comprises or forms a fiber composite.2. The transportation apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the barrier device comprises a first layer made from the first material and a second layer made from the second material.3. The transportation apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second material comprises fiber structural elements including glass fibres.4. (canceled)5. The transportation apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second material comprises aramid fibers.6. The transportation apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first material is a metallic material and the second material is a fiber composite material.7. The transportation apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the barrier device is ...

SEED PLANTING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A seed meter includes a seed disc rotatable in a direction of rotation. The seed disc has a plurality of seed apertures defining a circular path as the seed disc rotates and on which seeds from a seed source are entrained. A singulator is disposed along to the circular path. The singulator has a plurality of outer lobes and a first orientation lobe located downstream of the outer lobes. As the entrained seeds rotate along the circular path, the first orientation lobe contacts the entrained seeds to change their orientation. In some embodiments, the first orientation lobe may be disposed to remove excess seeds from the apertures and a second orientation lobe may change the orientation of the entrained seed.

GALVANIC CELL COMPRISING A FRAME, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

Disclosed is a frame for a galvanic cell consisting of an electrode stack that has a foil-type package, out of which at least two current collectors are brought. Said frame is designed so as to be able to be fixedly connected to the package of the cell when the cell is produced. When producing such a galvanic cell, a frame is fixedly connected to the package as the package is sealed. 119.-. (canceled)20. A frame for a galvanic cell which essentially comprises an electrode stack with a foil-type package , from which at least two current collectors are led out , wherein the frame is constituted such that it can be fixedly connected to the package of the cell during the production of the cell adhesively or cohesively by means of a hot sealing process.211. The frame according to claim , wherein the frame is constituted such that it can be fixedly connected to the package of the cell adhesively or cohesively by a hot sealing process during the production of the cell without an addition of additive substances.22. The frame according to claim 21 , which comprises structures which assist a flush alignment of cells provided with this frame during the assembly of a cell block.23. The frame according to claim 22 , which comprises structures which assist a laterally offset orientation of cells provided with this frame during the assembly of a cell block.24. The frame according to claim 23 , further comprising perforations for the passage of tension anchors during the assembly of a cell block.251. A galvanic cell comprising the frame according to claim .26. The galvanic cell according to claim 25 , wherein its package is connected at its inner side to the frame.27. The galvanic cell according to claim 25 , wherein its package is connected at its outer side to the frame.28. A method for producing a galvanic cell claim 25 , wherein an electrode stack is enclosed in a foil-type package claim 25 , from which at least two current collectors are led out claim 25 , wherein a frame is ...

GALVANIC CELL, CELL STACK, AND HEAT SINK

The invention relates to a galvanic cell ( 101, 401 ) having arresters ( 407, 408 ) and heat sinks ( 103, 104, 105, 106, 403, 404, 405, 406 ) attached thereto. Said heat sinks are designed such that the arrester can be used simultaneously for transporting electrical energy into the cell or out of the cell, and also for removing heat from the cell. The heat sink for cooling galvanic cells is designed such that same can be attached to an arrester of a galvanic cell by force closure, form closure, or adhesive force closure such that the arrester can be used simultaneously for transporting electrical energy into the cell or out of the cell, and also for removing heat from the cell.

BATTERY CELL HAVING A JACKET

The invention relates to a battery cell () particularly of a prismatic or cylindrical design, comprising at least two electrode stacks (), at least one current conductor connected to an electrode stack (), a jacket () that at least partially encloses the electrode stack (), at least one current conductor () extending partially out of the jacket (), characterized in that a heat conducting plate () is arranged between two electrode stacks (). 11. A battery cell () with an , in particular , prismatic or cylindrical shape , comprising:{'b': '2', 'at least two electrode stacks (),'}{'b': 3', '2, 'at least one current conductor () which is connected to an electrode stack (),'}{'b': 4', '2', '3', '4, 'a jacket () which at least partially encloses the electrode stacks (), wherein at least one current conductor () partially extends out of the jacket (),'}wherein{'b': 5', '2, 'a heat conducting plate () is disposed between two electrode stacks ().'}21. The battery cell () according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': 5', '5', '3, 'the heat conducting plate () is produced from a fibre composite or from a combination of fibre composites and the heat conducting plate () comprises an opening ().'}3. (canceled)41. The battery cell () according to claim 2 ,wherein{'b': 7', '13', '8', '12', '7', '5, 'a contact element () is disposed in the opening () and an insulator () is disposed in an annular space () between the contact element () and the heat conducting plate ().'}5. (canceled)61. The battery cell () according to claim 4 ,wherein{'b': 2', '7', '2', '7, 'a first electrode stack () is connected to a first side of the contact element () and a second electrode stack () is connected to a second side of the contact element ().'}71. The battery cell () according to claim 6 ,wherein{'b': 7', '1', '2', '5, 'viewed in cross-section, the contact element () has a width (B) which is greater than the cross-sectional thickness (B) of the heat conducting plate ().'}81. The battery cell () according to ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE

In an electrochemical energy store having a housing (I) and having at least one electrochemical cell () arranged in the housing (I), at least one wall of the housing (I) is coated or impinged on at least in regions with an extinguishing agent or an extinguishing agent additive (-). 117-. (canceled)18. An electrochemical energy store , comprising:a housing; andat least one electrochemical cell disposed inside the housing,wherein at least an area of at least one wall of the housing is coated with or exposed to an extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive, and wherein the extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive is a gel or a viscous or viscoelastic fluid.19. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 18 , wherein the at least one electrochemical cell comprises a plurality of electrochemical cells claim 18 , between which an extinguishing agent or an extinguishing agent additive is arranged at least in regions.20. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 19 , wherein the plurality of electrochemical cells are frameless claim 19 , prismatic electrochemical cells that are connected electrically via their lateral faces or contacts.21. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 18 , wherein at least the at least one electrochemical cell is at least partially coated or impinged upon with an extinguishing agent or an extinguishing agent additive.22. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 21 , wherein the extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive is laminated on lateral faces of the at least one electrochemical cell at least in regions.23. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 18 , wherein the extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive is a solid or an elastically deformable material or is contained in a solid or an elastically deformable material.24. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 18 , wherein the extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive is arranged ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE CELL

The electric energy storage cell according to the invention is provided with: an active part, which is designed and adapted to store electric energy supplied externally and to release stored electric energy to the exterior; a casing consisting of a film material, which surrounds the active part in a gas- and liquid-tight manner; and at least two current collectors that are connected to the active part and are designed and adapted to supply electric current externally to the active part and to release electric current from the active part to the exterior. According to the invention, the part that is surrounded by the casing follows the contours of a prismatic structure with a substantially parallelepipedal form, said structure extending to a substantially lesser extent in a first spatial direction than in the other two remaining spatial directions and substantially defining two opposing, parallel flat faces and four narrow faces that connect the two flat faces. The first and the second current ...

GALVANIC CELL FOR AN ACCUMULATOR

The galvanic cell according to the invention comprises at least one current conductor and a casing. Said casing at least partially surrounds said galvanic cell. A contact area is assigned to said casing. The casing is at least partially materially engaged with the current conductor via the contact area. The casing comprises at least one first layer and one second layer. The materials of said first layer and said second layer of the casing are different in respect to at least one chemical material. 113-. (canceled)14. Galvanic cell , comprising:a current conductor;a casing which at least partially surrounds the galvanic cell; anda contact area that is assigned to the casing, in which the casing is at least partially connected with the current conductor, the casing comprises at least one first layer and one second layer,', 'the material of the first layer and the material of the second layer are different from each other in respect to at least one chemical substance', 'at least one of the layers of the casing comprises at least one first material and at least one second material,', 'the second material has a higher module of elasticity than the first material,', 'the second material is realized in the shape of fibers,', 'the fibers are connected with the first material at least partially in material engagement,', 'the fibers are at least partially connected with each other forming a first elongated entity, and', 'a plurality of said first elongated entities are essentially arranged in the direction of a tensible force., 'wherein'}151. The galvanic cell according to claim , wherein at least one first device for conducting electrical current is assigned to the casing.16. The galvanic cell according to claim 15 , wherein the at least one device for conducting electrical current has a lower degree of elongation at fracture than the casing.17. The galvanic cell according to claim 14 , wherein at least one first sensor device is assigned to the casing.18. An accumulator ...

ELECTRICAL ENERGY UNIT AND SPACER

The invention relates to an electrical energy unit ( 2, 102, 202, 302 ) comprising a plurality of electrical energy cells ( 4 ), which are stacked in a stacking direction to form a cell block and are connected to each other in parallel and/or in series within the cell block, the electrical energy cells having planar conductors ( 14 ), which protrude from the cell substantially in parallel with each other in two directions, the main surfaces of the conductors being oriented substantially perpendicularly to the stacking direction, the conductors of a cell at least partially not covering each other, as viewed in the stacking direction, and each conductor of a cell at least partially covering a conductor of a subsequent cell in the stacking direction, as viewed in the stacking direction. The electrical energy unit is characterized in that the electrical connection between opposite conductors is produced by spacers that do or do not establish contact therebetween, the spacers ( 20, 120, 220, 520, 620 ) being arranged in intermediate spaces between conductors of consecutive cells, the spacers being clamped between the conductors by a compressive force by means of a clamping device ( 10, 506, 508, 524, 526 ), the clamping device being arranged completely outside the conductors. The invention further relates to spacers for use between conductors of consecutive cells in such an electrical energy unit.

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE DEVICE COMPRISING A CONTAINER

In an electrochemical energy store device, the electrochemically active components (), or additional components (), are designed and/or arranged in a hermetically sealed container such that they inhibit the process of a chemical reaction of the electrochemically active components of the energy store device as soon as positive pressure builds, or could build, inside the container as a result of said chemical reaction. Preferably, the flow () of a movable component into the area of a chemical reaction, in which said movable component participates as a reactant, is inhibited or suppressed, at least locally, as soon as positive pressure build, or could build, inside the container as a result of said chemical reaction. 114-. (canceled)15111321233133. Electrochemical energy store device having electrochemically active components ( , ; , ; , ) arranged inside a hermetically sealed container without over-pressure valves , predetermined breaking points or rupture discs ,characterized in that{'b': 11', '13', '21', '23', '31', '33', '12', '22', '32, 'said electrochemically active components (, ; , ; , ) or additional components (; ; ) arranged in said container are designed or arranged such that they inhibit the process of at least one chemical reaction of at least part of the electrochemically active components of the energy store device, as soon as positive pressure builds, or could build, inside the container as a result of said chemical reaction.'}16. The electrochemical energy store device according to claim 15 ,characterized in thatthe electrochemically active or other components of said electrochemical energy store device preferably comprise a mobile component, the flow of which into the region of a chemical reaction, in which this mobile component is involved as a reactant, is at least locally inhibited or suppressed as soon as positive pressure builds, or could build, inside the container as a result of said chemical reaction.17. The electrochemical energy store ...

ELECTRIC POWER CELL AND ELECTRIC ENERGY UNIT

A prismatic electric power cell has two flat current conductors, which project substantially perpendicular from one of the outer surfaces of the cell and which are arranged substantially plane-parallel to each other. The current conductors each have at least one hole in the direction of the surface normal thereof, wherein the hole pattern of one current conductor is mirror-symmetrical to the hole pattern of the other current conductor. The invention further relates to an electric power unit which has a plurality of the electric power cells.

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE, BATTERY HAVING AT LEAST TWO SUCH ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STRORAGE DEVICE

Electrochemical energy storage device ( 1 ) with at least one electrode assembly, particularly a rechargeable electrode assembly ( 2 ), that is designed to at least temporarily supply electrical energy, which electrode assembly has at least two electrodes ( 3, 3 a ) of differing polarities, with a functional device ( 5 ) that is designed to be electrically connected to the at least two electrodes ( 3, 3 a ) of differing polarity, and which is designed to be switchable to a second state, wherein the electrodes ( 3, 3 a ) of differing polarity are electrically connected to each other when the functional device ( 5 ) is in the second state, with a cell housing ( 6 ) that is designed to at least partially surround the electrode assembly ( 2 ) and the functional device ( 5 ).

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRODE/SEPARATOR STACK INCLUDING FILLING WITH AN ELECTROLYTE FOR USE IN AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE CELL

A method for producing an electrochemical energy storage cell, which has a stack of sheets in particular electrode and/or separator sheets and a liquid electrolyte has the following steps: producing interspaces between a large number of adjacent sheets in the stack (step S), bringing the stack into contact with the electrolyte (step S), removing the interspaces produced in step S between the large number of adjacent sheets in the stack (step S). As a result, the electrolyte can be distributed quickly and uniformly over the surfaces of the large number of sheets In a particularly preferred embodiment of the method, step S has the following substeps: fixing a large number of sheets in the stack relative to one another at at least one point (step S optional), bending the stack wherein the sheets in the stack are at least partially movable with respect to one another (step S), fixing a large number of sheets in the bent stack relative to one another, with the result that the large number of sheets are fixed in each case relative to one another at at least two points (step S), returning the bent stack to a shape which approximately corresponds to the initial shape of the stack whilst maintaining the fixings from step S and/or S (step S). 114-. (canceled)15. A method for producing an electrochemical energy storage cell , which has a stack of sheets , particularly electrode and/or separator sheets , and a liquid electrolyte , wherein the method comprises at least the following steps , which may be carried out repeatedly and/or in an order other than the order indicated:{'b': '1', 'creating interspaces between a plurality of adjacent sheets in the stack (step S),'}{'b': '2', 'bringing the stack into contact with the electrolyte (step S), and'}{'b': 1', '3, 'removing the interspaces created in step S between the plurality of adjacent sheets in the stack (step S).'}161. The method for producing an electrochemical energy storage cell according to claim , wherein the step of ...

Seed planting apparatus, systems and methods

A seed meter includes a seed disc rotatable in a direction of rotation. The seed disc has a plurality of seed apertures defining a circular path as the seed disc rotates and on which seeds from a seed source are entrained. A singulator is disposed along to the circular path. The singulator has a plurality of outer lobes and a first orientation lobe located downstream of the outer lobes. As the entrained seeds rotate along the circular path, the first orientation lobe contacts the entrained seeds to change their orientation. In some embodiments, the first orientation lobe may be disposed to remove excess seeds from the apertures and a second orientation lobe may change the orientation of the entrained seed.

Method and system for producing sheet- or plate-shaped objects

A system for producing sheet- or plate-shaped objects having at least one active surface, in particular for producing electrodes for constructing an electrochemical energy storage, preferably configured for use in a motor vehicle, or parts of such electrodes, is described, wherein the sheet- or plate-shaped objects have a first object side and a second object side opposite the first object side, and wherein the production system has a first radiating apparatus, particularly a first laser apparatus, which is arranged and configured in such a manner that it can change the roughness of the active surface on the first object side of the electrode. Furthermore, a method for producing sheet- or plate-shaped objects is described. 1. A method for producing sheet- or plate-shaped objects having at least one active surface , in particular for producing electrodes for constructing an electrochemical energy storage , preferably configured for use in a motor vehicle , or parts of such electrodes , wherein the sheet- or plate-shaped objects have a first object side and a second object side opposite the first object side , wherein the production method comprises the step:{'b': 3', '1, '(S.) changing the roughness of the active surface on the first object side by means of a first radiating apparatus, particularly a first laser apparatus.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the production method has the step:{'b': 3', '1, 'i': 'a', '(S.) removing active material on the active surface on the first object side of the electrode.'}331a. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the step (S.) of removing material on the first object side of the electrode is carried out by means of laser scanning.431a. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step (S.) of removing material on the first object side of the electrode is carried out in such a manner that on the first object side of the electrode a first electrode surface structure is realised claim 1 , which is adapted to a ...

CHARGING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC ENERGY STORES, SUPPLY STATION, AND METHOD FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC ENERGY STORES

A charging apparatus for electric energy stores includes a holding device configured to accommodate one or a plurality of electric energy stores, or rechargeable electric energy stores for vehicles, a charging and charge control device configured to charge, in a controlled manner, the electric energy store(s) accommodated in the holding device, and an air-conditioning device configured to control the temperature inside the holding device. The air-conditioning device is further configured to adjust the air inside the holding device to the surrounding conditions with respect to the dew point.

ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS HAVING A TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE

An energy storage device () has at least one energy storage cell (), preferably a number of energy storage cells (), and a temperature controlling means, which is designed for controlling the temperature of the energy storage cell () or an assembly formed by the energy storage cells (), and at least one clamping element (), which is designed as a functional component part of the temperature controlling means and is designed for carrying a heat transfer medium. 111-. (canceled)12. An energy storage apparatus comprising:at least one energy storage cell;a temperature control device configured to regulate the temperature of the energy storage cell; andat least one clamping element having at least one tension band which is configured to contribute to spatially fixing the energy storage cells in the energy storage apparatus via tensioning force, wherein the tension band is configured as a functional component of the temperature control device and that the tension band is configured to conduct a heat transfer medium.13. The energy storage apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the at least one energy storage cell comprises a plurality of energy storage cells and the temperature control device is configured to regulate the temperature of an assembly formed by the plurality of energy storage cells.14. The energy storage apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the tension band comprises two longitudinal bores configured as a forward flow and a return flow channel.15. The energy storage apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the clamping element comprises at least one pair of tension bands closed into a circuit via a tension band bridge.16. The energy storage apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the clamping element is directly connected to a heat transfer medium circuit.17. The energy storage apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the clamping element comprises at least one tie rod configured as a hollow bar.18. The energy storage apparatus according to claim ...

FRAME FOR AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE, BATTERY CELL WITH THE FRAME AND THE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE, BATTERY WITH TWO OF THESE BATTERY CELLS AND ALSO METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE FRAME

A frame for an electrochemical energy storage device, which comprises two current conductors of different polarity, wherein the current conductors are used for exchanging electrical charge with the energy storage device, with an accommodation space, configured for at least partially accommodating the energy storage device, with a frame body, configured for delimiting the accommodation space with respect to the surroundings, with an electrical connecting device, configured for contacting one of these current conductors, configured for electrically connecting to a further one of these energy storage devices, or to a consumer, with a measuring device, configured for detecting a parameter of the energy storage device, wherein the parameter allows a conclusion as to an, in particular undesired, operating state of the energy storage device, with an in particular capacitive first communication device, configured for transmitting one of these parameters, data and/or signals, particularly to a superordinate ...

METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ELECTRODE STACK

A method for producing an electrode stack (1) comprising three or more layers for an electrochemical energy storage device is disclosed. The electrode stack (1) has one or more separator layers (2, 2a, 2b) and two or more electrode plates (3, 3a, 4, 4a). Each of the electrode plates (3, 3a, 4, 4a) has a first polarity or a second polarity.

Seed meter with floating singulator

A seed meter for an agricultural planter in which the seed disc is rotatably mounted within a seed meter housing. As the seed disc rotates, the apertures in the disc rotate along a seed aperture path through a horizontally adjacent seed pool area. The seed disc includes cavities disposed along the seed aperture path to agitate the seeds in the seed pool area. A singulator having multiple co-planar singulator surfaces is biased against the seed side surface of the seed disc.

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

An electrochemical cell has an electrode stack, which is sealed off by a sheath, in particular in a gas-tight and/or liquid-tight manner, and at least one pressure-relief device, in particular in the form of a desired breaking point, wherein the pressure-relief device has a rupture diaphragm, which closes an aperture in the sheath.

SEPARATOR FOR A LITHIUM ION BATTERY AS WELL AS A LITHIUM ION BATTERY CONTAINING THE SEPARATOR

Subject-matter of the invention is a separator for a lithium ion battery which separates the positive and the negative electrode of the lithium ion battery from one another and which is permeable to lithium ions, characterized in that the separator comprises at least one silica, preferably in the form of a xerogel, and at least one carbon component, as well as a lithium ion battery containing said separator.

CONTACT ELEMENT FOR DIVERTERS OF ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

What is proposed is a contact element for connection between electrically conducting, preferably plate-shaped, components, in particular diverters of electrochemical cells, consisting of different materials, wherein the contact element is produced from at least two elements ( 32, 34 ), wherein at least two elements are joined by means of laser induction rollers, wherein a first element is adapted for connection to a first of the electrically conducting components, wherein a second element is adapted for connection to a second of the electrically conducting components, and wherein the first and the second element have an electrically conducting connection to one another. Therefore, a connection with high process reliability can be provided between diverters of electrochemical cells.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CUTTING SHEET-LIKE OR PLATE-LIKE OBJECTS

What is described is: a method for cutting leaf-like or plate-like objects, in particular electrodes and/or separators for constructing an electrochemical energy store or parts of such electrodes or separators, wherein the cutting method has the following steps: (S) leading the objects to be cut () up to a laser cutting apparatus (), (S) cutting the objects () with the laser cutting apparatus (), and (S) performing processing operations at the cutting edges () in order to reduce micro-short-circuits. The step (S) of performing operations at the cutting edges () for reducing micro-short-circuits can comprise (S) structuring of the cutting edges () and/or application of support materials to the cutting edges (). Also described is: a system () for cutting leaf-like or plate-like objects (), in particular for cutting electrodes and/or separators for constructing an electrochemical energy store or parts of such electrodes or separators, wherein the cutting system () has a transport apparatus (), which is designed to lead the objects () to be cut up to a laser cutting apparatus (), a laser cutting apparatus () which is designed to cut the objects (), and a processing apparatus () which is designed to perform processing operations at the cutting edges () so as to reduce micro-short-circuits. 11. A method for cutting sheet-like or plate-shaped objects () , particularly electrodes and/or separators for the purpose of constructing an electrochemical energy storage or parts of such electrodes or separators , wherein the cutting method comprises the steps:{'b': 1', '1', '2, '(S) advancing the objects () to be cut to a laser cutting apparatus (),'}{'b': 2', '1', '2, '(S) cutting the objects () with the laser cutting apparatus (), and'}{'b': 3', '3, '(S) performing processing operations at the cutting edges () so as to reduce micro short-circuits.'}233. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the step (S) of performing processing operations at the cutting edges () ...

Method and charging apparatus for charging a motor vehicle battery

The invention relates to a method for charging at least one motor vehicle battery ( 3 ) during the operation of the motor vehicle ( 1 ). According to the invention, the charging current for the motor vehicle battery ( 3 ) is obtained at least partially by converting mechanical power on the vehicle suspension ( 5 a, 5 b ). The invention further relates to a charging apparatus for a motor vehicle battery ( 3 ) and to a motor vehicle ( 1 ) comprising such a charging apparatus.

ELECTRODE GEOMETRY OF A GALVANIC CELL

The invention relates to a galvanic cell () which comprises an electrode stack (). Said stack comprises at least one especially flat anode electrode (), at least one especially flat cathode electrode (), and at least one especially flat separator () which is interposed between said electrodes (). The invention is characterized in that the outer contour of the separator () has at least one cut-out section () which is offset inwards with respect to said outer contour. 113.-. (canceled)141105. A galvanic cell ( , ) , comprising a substantially prismatic electrode stack () with at least:{'b': '2', 'one flat anode electrode (),'}{'b': '3', 'one flat cathode electrode (),'}{'b': 4', '2', '3', '4', '42', '42, 'i': a', 'b, 'and one flat separator () which is arranged between said electrodes (, ) in such a manner that the outer contour of the separator () has at least one recess (, ) which is offset inwardly with respect to said outer contour,'}{'b': 5', '2', '3', '42', '42, 'i': a', 'b, 'wherein the electrode stack () at least one electrode (, ) covers this recess (, ).'}1511044242523ab. The galvanic cell ( claim 14 , ) according to claim 14 , wherein the separator () has at least two recesses ( claim 14 , ) of which in the electrode stack () claim 14 , a first one is substantially covered by an anode electrode () and a second one is substantially covered by a cathode electrode ().1611054424223ab. The galvanic cell ( claim 15 , ) according to claim 15 , wherein the electrode stack () comprises a plurality of separators () claim 15 , the recesses ( claim 15 , ) of which are substantially covered in an alternating and reciprocating manner by an anode electrode () and a cathode electrode ().171105. The galvanic cell ( claim 14 , ) according to claim 14 , comprising a prismatic electrode stack () with at least:{'b': '2', 'one flat anode electrode (),'}{'b': '3', 'one flat cathode electrode (),'}{'b': 4', '2', '3, 'and one flat separator () which is arranged between said ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL HAVING A SEPARATOR

Electrochemical cell comprising a positive and a negative elecrode and a layer of an inorganic substance arranged between the electrodes, characterized in that the layer is coated with a polyetherimide on one or both sides. 1. Electrochemical cell comprising a positive electrode and a negative electrode and a layer of an inorganic substance arranged between the electrodes ,whereinthe layer is coated with a polyetherimide on one or both sides.2. Electrochemical cell according to claim 1 ,whereinthe negative electrode or the positive electrode or the negative electrodeand the positive electrode comprise lithium.3. Electrochemical cell according to claim 2 ,whereinthe inorganic substance comprises a metal oxide.4. Electrochemical cell according to claim 3 ,whereinthe layer additionally comprises a substrate which is coated on at least one side with the inorganic substance, wherein an organic material is embodied as a nonwoven fabrics is used as the substrate, wherein the organic material comprises a polyethylene glycol terephthalate, a polyolefin or a polyetherimide, wherein the the inorganic substance is ionically conductive in a temperature range from −40° C. to 200° C., wherein the inorganic substance comprises at least one compound selected from the group of oxides, phosphates, sulfates, titanates, silicates, aluminosilicates of at least one of the elements Zr, Al, Li, and wherein the inorganic substance comprises particles with a maximum diameter of less than 100 nm.5. Electrochemical cell according to claim 3 ,whereinthe inorganic substance comprises magnesium oxide.6. Electrochemical cell according to claim 5 ,whereinthe polyetherimide is coated with one or more layers of a polyolefin.7. Electrochemical cell according to claim 6 ,whereinthe polyetherimide or the polyolefin or the polyetherimide and the polyolefin are embodied in the form of nonwoven fabrics.8. Electrochemical cell according to any one of the preceding claims claim 7 ,whereinthe layer of the ...

ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS COMPRISING AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE

An energy storage apparatus including at least first and second energy storage devices to supply, or also consume, an electric current. At least the second energy storage device is an electrochemical energy storage device. A control device controls at least supply of electric current by at least one of the energy storage devices and can also control consumption of electric current by at least one of the energy storage devices. Energy density of the second energy storage device is higher than energy density of the first energy storage device; energy density is defined as the ratio between energy that can be stored in the energy storage device in a charged state and weight of the energy storage device. The control device can trigger the first energy storage device to supply electric current when the electric current exceeds a predetermined threshold value for the current strength. 112-. (canceled)13. An energy storage device , comprising:one or a plurality of first energy storage apparatuses;one or a plurality of second electrochemical energy storage apparatuses provided for emitting and for accepting an electric current in each case;a control apparatus provided for controlling emission and accepting of an electric current by the same one or a plurality of energy storage apparatuses;a measuring apparatus provided to detect one or a plurality of measured values, or intensity of electric current emitted or accepted by these energy storage apparatuses in each case, and further provided to temporarily provide these one or a plurality of measured values to the control apparatus;whereinthe energy densities of these one or plurality of second energy storage apparatuses are higher than the energy densities of these one or plurality of first energy storage apparatuses;the control apparatus is provided to determine one or a plurality of differential values from the one or plurality of detected current intensities and one or a plurality of predetermined current intensity limit ...

Processor-controlled access authorization and battery management system for electric vehicles

In order to control the operation of a vehicle (FZ) comprising an electrochemical energy store (ECS), a mobile control unit (ME) that can be removed from the vehicle is provided for storing and preferably also for processing data, which allows the user of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a way that is at least also characterized by the data (D) on the operating mode of the electrochemical energy store (ECS) of the vehicle (FZ) stored in a data store (DS) of the control unit.

Battery production device

A battery production device, in particular a forming device formation device ( 1 ) for forming the formation of electrochemical cells ( 4 ), comprising a production unit, in particular a receiving device ( 3 ) for receiving at least one electrochemical cell ( 4 ), in particular a plurality of electrochemical cells ( 4 ), a power network connecting device ( 5 ), by means of which the battery production device can draw electrical energy from a power network ( 2 ), in particular a public power network, and can emit electrical energy to the power network, a control device ( 7 ) for controlling at least parts of the battery production, characterised in that the control device ( 7 ) is constructed in such a way that the electric power drawn from the power network ( 2 ) and/or the electrical power emitted to the power network ( 2 ) can be controlled as a function of the services power offered in the power network, in particular can be controlled as a function of the temporary services power offered in the power network.

FRAME FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE

The invention relates to a frame () for an electrochemical energy storage device (), wherein the frame () is intended to enclose the electrochemical energy storage device () at least in some areas and comprises a frame element () which includes a first frame element area () having a first yield point. Said frame is characterized in that it comprises a second frame element area () having a second yield point and in that the quotient of the yield points of the second frame element area () and the first frame element area () lies below a predetermined value. 1. A frame for an electrochemical energy storage device , the frame being provided to surround the electrochemical energy storage device at least in some regions , the frame comprising:a frame element, which includes a first frame element region having a first yield point,wherein a quotient of the yield points of the second frame element region and of the first frame element region is below a predetermined value and a cell pressure distribution layer is configured to be arranged at a predetermined first distance from the frame.2. The frame according to claim 1 , whereinthe first frame element region is arranged adjacent to the second frame element region,the frame comprises a frame connecting region configured to connect the frame to an additional body,the frame comprises a frame reinforcement component including a yield point that is higher than the second yield point, and/orthe frame comprises a frame cut-out including separating device arranged adjacent to the frame cut-out.3. A battery cell comprising a frame according to comprising:an electrochemical energy storage device,wherein a current collector of the electrochemical energy storage device is fed through a frame cut-out.4. A battery comprising two or more battery cells according to claim 3 , wherein the two or more battery cells are arranged parallel to each other claim 3 ,the battery includes a battery connection device configured to connect to a load, ...

PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR GALVANIC CELLS

A protective device for galvanic cells () which are interconnected via contact elements () that are suitably connected to pole connections () of said cells to give a battery can be associated with individual cells of a battery. The protective device has an activation device () for activation. When the protective device is activated, the protective device bridges the cell associated therewith by changing the interconnection and thus removes it from the electrical functioning of the battery assembly. In the activation device, preferably an electroconductive or insulating component made of a shape memory material brings about the change of the interconnection by changing the shape of said component as soon as and/or as long as the temperature of said component lies outside a defined temperature range. 117-. (canceled)18. A protective apparatus for galvanic cells which are interconnected by contact elements to form a battery , the contact elements being connected to pole connections of the battery cells , whereinthe protective apparatus has an activation apparatus to activate the protective apparatus, andthe protective apparatus bridges a cell assigned to it by a change of interconnection when the protective apparatus is activated, the change in interconnection electrically removing the cell that is bridged from the battery assembly, andwherein an activation apparatus in which a current flows through and heats a component made of a shape memory material, which changes the interconnection by means of a change in the shape of the component, as long as the temperature of the component is outside of a predefined temperature range.19. The protective apparatus according to claim 18 , wherein the component made up of a shape memory material is an electrically conductive component or an electrically insulating component.20. The protective apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein the current from a cell assigned to the protective apparatus is charged or discharged claim 19 , or ...

PACKAGING DEVICE AND PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR ESSENTIALLY FLAT OBJECTS, FOR EXAMPLE LITHIUM-ION CELLS

Packaging device for packaging at least one object, that is essentially flat, in particular a valuable technical object, such as a lithium-ion cell, comprising: a bottom plate having at least one first side rim, which is linear in regard to at least a part thereof, and at least one first cover plate having at least one first side rim which is linear in regard to at least one part thereof, which is hingeably linked to the first side rim of the bottom plate such that the cover plate can be hinged between a closed position in which the cover plate at least partially covers the bottom plate, and an open position in which the cover plate is not opposite to the bottom plate, characterized in that the bottom plate or the at least one cover plate comprises on one side a cushioning layer, wherein the cushioned side faces the object when said object is in the packaging and the at least one cover plate is in the closed position, and wherein the cushioning layer is formed so that the object is held in a no-slip position in respect to lateral shifting, when the at least one cover plate is in the closed position and at least a partial area of the object is positioned between the cover plate and the bottom plate. 1101010121212. Packaging device ( , ′ , ″) for packaging at least one object ( , ′ , ″) that is essentially flat , in particular a valuable technical object , such as a lithium-ion cell , comprising:{'b': 14', '42, 'a bottom plate () having at least one first side rim (), which is linear in regard to at least a part thereof, and'}{'b': 20', '46', '42', '14', '20, 'at least one first cover plate () having at least one first side rim () which is linear in regard to at least one part thereof, which is hingeably linked to the first side rim () of the bottom plate () such that the cover plate () can be hinged between a closed position in which the cover plate at least partially covers the bottom plate, and an open position in which the cover plate is not opposite to the bottom ...

BATTERY ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

The invention relates to a battery arrangement () comprising at least one, but particularly a plurality of electrochemical cells (), the at least one electrochemical cell () comprising at least one current conductor () extending through a casing () of the electrochemical cell (), characterized in that said at least one current conductor () is electrically conductively connected to at least one connecting pin (). 1. A battery arrangement comprising:at least one electrochemical cell wherein the at least one electrochemical cell comprises at least one current collector extending through a casing of the at least one electrochemical cell,wherein the at least one current collector is electrically conductively contacted to a connecting pin, andthe connecting pin is enclosed at least partially by metal foam.2. The battery arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the metal foam is disposed in a bleed chamber and fills it completely.3. The battery arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting pin is at least in indirect contact with a heat conducting body made of heat-conducting material in particular.4. The battery arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein cooling fins are formed on the heat conducting body.5. The battery system according to claim 4 , wherein current collectors of different electrochemical cells are interconnected in an electrically conductive manner using a connecting pin.6. The battery arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting pin penetrates at least one current collector at least partially.7. The battery arrangement according to claim 6 , wherein the connecting pin penetrates the current collector in an opening at least partially and forms a crater.8. The battery arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one current collector is accommodated claim 1 , at least partially claim 1 , in a bleed chamber.9. The battery arrangement according to claim 8 , wherein the bleed chamber is disposed outside of the casing of ...

BATTERY HOUSING FOR ACCOMMODATING ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE CELLS

A battery housing comprises a cell compartment element () which at least partially delimits a cell compartment. Said cell compartment is designed to accommodate at least one electrochemical energy storage cell. A lid element () which is designed to be connected to the cell compartment element () obturates the cell compartment at least in sections thereof. The lid element () preferably comprises at least one fastening pin () and/or a bore () for a fastening pin for fastening the battery housing. 115-. (canceled)16. A battery housing , comprising:a cell compartment element at least partially delimiting a cell compartment for accommodating at least, one electro-chemical energy storage cell; anda cover element, connected to said cell compartment element, including a hollow space, a tempering medium being selectively fluidly conducted at least one of to and from the cell compartment element through the hollow space.17. The battery housing according to claim 16 , furtherat least one additional cell compartment element, the cover element also being connected to the at least one additional cell compartment; andat least one additional hollow space in the cover element for conducting the tempering medium;wherein the tempering medium flows through at least one of the hollow space and the additional hollow space.18. The battery housing according to claim 17 , wherein:the tempering medium flows through the hollow space and the additional hollow space in any order.19. The battery housing according to claim 17 , wherein:the tempering medium flows through a plurality of the cell compartment elements in parallel,20. The battery housing according to claim 16 , further including:a mechanism incorporated into the over element for actively conducting the tempering medium flow.21. The battery housing according to claim 17 , wherein:the hollow spaces of the cover element open and close as a function of at least one of external control commands and a temperature of the tempering medium.22. ...

BATTERY HOUSING FOR HOLDING ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES

A battery housing surrounds at least one but preferably a multiplicity of electrochemical energy storage devices. The battery housing has at least one but preferably a multiplicity of cell compartments to hold these electrochemical energy storage devices. The surface of the battery housing consists of four side surfaces, a bottom surface and a top surface, with the side surfaces being formed by the cell compartment elements. Two electrochemical energy storage devices are preferably arranged in one cell compartment. In particular, an elastic equalizing element is arranged between two electrochemical energy storage devices. The cell compartments are formed by cell compartment elements. In particular, a cell compartment element forms at least one cell compartment, and two cell compartment elements preferably form one cell compartment. The cell compartments can be closed, in particular, by a cover element. 115-. (canceled)16. A battery housing for holding a plurality of electrochemical energy storage devices , the battery housing comprising:a plurality of cell compartments configured to hold a plurality of electrochemical energy storage devices, wherein the cell compartments are formed by connecting a plurality of cell compartment elements.171. The battery housing as recited in claim , wherein two adjacent cell compartment elements are connected to one another in a shared connection area by a bonding connection ,18. The battery housing as recited in claim 17 , wherein the two adjacent cell compartment elements are connected by adhesion and/or by positive locking means.19. The battery housing as recited in any claim 16 , wherein the cell compartment elements form lateral walls of the battery housing.20. The battery housing as recited in claim 16 , wherein the battery housing is closable by at least one cover element.21. The battery housing as recited in claim 20 , wherein the at least one cover element has an area configured to form a positive locking connection with at ...

BATTERY AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A BATTERY

The method for operating a battery including several electrochemical cells and a battery control unit, includes collecting operating parameter data of the battery, transmitting the operating parameter data to the battery control unit, and determining whether a predefined relationship of the collected operating parameter data with regard to predefined operating parameter values exists for the battery, and carrying out normal operation of the battery if it does. If, it has been determined that the predefined relationship with respect to the predefined operating parameter values does not exist, a query is transmitted to a decision unit as to whether an exception operation of the battery is to be carried out, and a response to the query by the decision unit is determined. The response is then transmitted to the battery control unit, and an exception operation of the battery is performed by the battery control unit depending on the response. 213. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that step (S) of carrying out exception operation of the battery at least partly includes one of the following steps for discharging energy from the battery:{'b': '13', 'i': 'a', '(S) discharging electrical energy from the battery by a pulse method,'}{'b': '13', 'i': 'b', '(S) discharging electrical energy from the battery with a reduced current compared with normal operation,'}{'b': '13', 'i': 'c', '(S) discharging electrical energy from the battery with variable voltage, or'}{'b': '13', 'i': 'd', '(S) discharging electrical energy from the battery with variably diminishing voltage.'}3. The method according to or claim 1 , characterized in that one of the predefined operating condition values preferably includes a battery voltage in a range from 1.9 V to 4.5 V claim 1 , preferably a battery voltage of 3.7 V claim 1 , wherein the electrochemical cells of the battery have at least one electrode claim 1 , preferably at least a cathode claim 1 , that includes a compound with ...

Electric facility operating according to galvanic principles, such as a lithium-ion cell, comprising a control for the operating conditions

A facility which operates according to galvanic principles, such as in particular a lithium-ion accumulator, and a method for monitoring and controlling an electric operating condition of the facility. The facility comprises at least one galvanic cell and an operating management system for monitoring and controlling the electric operating condition of the facility and for monitoring a representative temperature of the facility. The operating management system is designed to control the electric operating condition of the facility as a function of the temperature. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Secondary cell and method of operating same

A secondary cell ( 1 ) comprising a rechargeable electrode assembly ( 2 ) provided to at least intermittently supply electrical energy and which comprises at least two electrodes ( 2 a, 2 b ) of different polarity and a separator arranged between said electrodes. The secondary cell ( 1 ) further comprises at least one current conduction device ( 3 ) provided to supply electrical energy from the electrode assembly ( 2 ) to an electrical load and which is electroconductively connected to said electrode assembly ( 2 ). The secondary cell ( 1 ) moreover comprises at least one measuring device ( 6 ) to detect an operating state, particularly an operating state of the electrode assembly ( 2 ), and a safety apparatus ( 8 ) to reduce a conduction cross section of the current conduction device ( 3 ) and thus effect a state of safety when the measuring device ( 6 ) detects a malfunction state which deviates from a normal operating state.

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL HAVING AT LEAST ONE PRESSURE RELIEF MEANS

An electrochemical cell comprises an electrode stack (), at least one current conductor () connected to the electrode stack (), and a casing () which at least partially encloses the electrode stack (). The at least current conductor () extends at least partially out of the casing (), and the casing () is provided with at least one pressure relief means (). It is advantageous for protecting the electronics and the environment of the electrochemical cell that the at least one pressure relief means () is disposed preferably remotely from the at least one current conductor () as possible and preferably in a lower area of the casing () when the electrochemical cell is in the installed state. 1. A prismatic electrochemical cell comprising:an electrode stack;two current conductors connected to the electrode stack; anda casing which at least partially encloses the electrode stack,wherein the current conductors extend at least partially out of the casing and the casing is provided with at least one pressure relief means,wherein the current conductors extend out of the casing in a first area thereof at a first narrow side of the casing, and the at least one pressure relief means is disposed in a second area of the casing facing away from the first area at a second narrow side of said casing opposite to said first narrow side or at a main side of the casing.2. The prismatic electrochemical cell according to claim 1 , wherein the second area of the casing is disposed at a bottom relative the first area of the casing when the electrochemical cell is in an installed state.3. A prismatic electrochemical cell comprising:an electrode stack;at least one current conductor connected to the electrode stack; anda casing which at least partially encloses the electrode stack, wherein the at least one current conductor extends at least partially out of the casing and the casing is provided with at least one pressure relief means,wherein the at least one pressure relief means is disposed in ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL HAVING AT LEAST ONE PRESSURE RELIEF MEANS

An electrochemical cell has an energy unit () which has an electrode stack, at least one main lead () which is connected to the electrode stack, and a casing () which at least partially surrounds the electrode stack; at least one frame element () which at least partially accommodates the energy unit (); and at least one pressure-relief apparatus (). The casing () has a plurality of edge sections at the peripheral narrow sides of the electrochemical cell, wherein the at least one main lead () extends at least partially out of the casing () in a first edge section and this first edge section of the casing () has a substantially fluid-tight first sealing seam (). In addition, the at least one frame element () has at least one first supporting web () in the region of the first edge section of the casing (), said supporting web being at a distance of a maximum of approximately 1 mm from the first sealing seam ( ) of the casing () and thereby preventing or at least making it difficult for this first sealing seam () to tear open in the region of the at least one main lead () in the event of an increase in the pressure and/or temperature in the interior of the cells. 1. An electrochemical cell comprising:an energy unit including an electrode stack, at least one current conductor connected to the electrode stack and a casing at least partially enclosing the electrode stack;at least one frame element at least partially accommodating the energy unit; andat least one pressure relief means for reducing excess pressure within the energy unit,wherein the casing of the energy unit comprises a plurality of edge sections on the peripheral narrow sides of the electrochemical cell, wherein the at least one current conductor protrudes at least partially from the casing at a first edge section and said first edge section of the casing comprises a substantially fluid-tight first sealing seam,wherein the at least one frame element in an area of the first edge section of the casing further ...

ACCUMULATOR COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF GALVANIC CELLS

In accordance with the invention, an accumulator comprises at least two galvanic cells that are electrically connected. The accumulator furthermore comprises a control device and at least one measuring device. The measuring device is suitable to determine at least one reading for at least one first functional parameter of a galvanic cell. The accumulator comprises a memory device which is assigned to the control device. The memory device is suitable for storing at least one target value of a first functional parameter. The accumulator furthermore comprises a computing unit. The computing unit is suitable for assigning at least two measured values and one pertinent target value to a first computed result. The measured values are the measured first functional parameters, respectively of at least two galvanic cells of the accumulator. The target value is a predetermined value in respect to the first functional parameter. The control device is suitable for initiating a predetermined action as a function of the first computed result. 1. An accumulator comprising: at least two galvanic cells , wherein at least two galvanic cells are electrically interconnected , a control device , at least one measuring device , which is provided for determining a reading assigned to at least one first functional parameter of a galvanic cell , a memory device , which is assigned to the control device and is configured to store at least one target value of a first functional parameter , a computing unit , which is configured to associate at least one first reading of one first galvanic cell , a reading of a further galvanic cell and a target value leading to at least one first computed result , wherein the control device is configured to initiate a predetermined action as a function of the first computed result and wherein the control device is further configured to control the charging or the discharging , respectively , of at least two galvanic cells in accordance with different ...

TRANSPORTING APPARATUS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS

A transporting apparatus () for at least one electrochemical energy-storage means () has at least one accommodating means (), for accommodating the hazardous substance () at least in part, and at least one safety device (), for safeguarding against a hazard situation caused by the hazardous substance () accommodated. 113-. (canceled)14. A transporting apparatus for hazardous material , particularly for at least one electrochemical energy storage apparatus , comprising:at least one accommodating apparatus configured to at least partially accommodating the hazardous material; andat least one safety device configured to counter a hazard posed by the accommodated hazardous material.15. The transporting apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one safety device comprises at least one means for chemical adsorption and/or physical adsorption and/or chemical absorption and/or physical absorption of liquid and/or gaseous and/or solid substances.16. The transporting apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one safety device comprises at least one device for at least one of (a) fire prevention and (b) fire control.17. The transporting apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one safety device comprises a gas extraction apparatus.18. The transporting apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the gas extraction apparatus comprises a filter system.19. The transporting apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one safety device comprises at least one drip pan.20. The transporting apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one safety device comprises a sensor configured to measure a parameter and the safety device is thereby configured to automatically trigger a safety procedure as a function of the measured parameter.21. The transporting apparatus according to claim 20 , wherein the parameter is at least one of (a) temperature and (b) pressure.22. The transporting apparatus according to claim 20 , wherein the at ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

A method for modifying an electrochemical cell includes: providing an electrochemical cell including a cathode, an anode, and a layer disposed therebetween, particularly a separator or a polymer electrolyte; effecting at least one charge and discharge sequence on the electro-chemical cell; detecting damage or defect to a first material of a cell component subjected to the at least one first charge and discharge cycle; removing at least portions of the damaged or defective first material from the cell component, whereby at least one cell component is obtained having a first area including the first material and a second area from which damaged or defective first material has been removed; 110-. (canceled)11. A method for modifying an electrochemical cell , comprising:a) providing an electrochemical cell comprising at least one cathode, at least one anode, and at least one layer disposed between cathode and anode, particularly a separator or a polymer electrolyte;b) effecting at least one charge and discharge sequence on the electro-chemical cell;c) detecting damage or defect of a first material of at least one cell component subjected to the at least one first charge and discharge cycle;d) removing at least portions of the damaged or defective first material from the at least one cell component, whereby at least one cell component is obtained comprised of a first area comprising the first material and a second area from which the at least portions of the damaged or defective first material have been removed; ande) introducing a second material into the second area.12. The method according to claim 11 , further comprising localizing the damage or defect of the first material of the at least one cell component subjected to the at least one first charge and discharge cycle.13. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the first material is substantially materially connected to the second material.14. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the first material and the ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FIGHTING OR PREVENTING FIRES IN THE INTERIOR, ON THE SURFACE, OR IN THE SURROUNDINGS OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE

In a method or in a device for fighting or preventing fires in the interior, on the surface, or in the surroundings of an electrochemical energy store, a unit is provided which ensures that the concentration of an inert gas or of a mixture of inert gases in the interior, on the surface, or in the surroundings of the electrochemical energy store does not fall below a predetermined value. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for fighting or preventing fires in the interior , on the surface , or in the surroundings of an electrochemical energy store , the method comprising:providing a device that functions to ensure that the concentration of at least one inert gas or a mixture of inert gases does not fall below a predetermined value in the interior, on the surface or in the surroundings of an electrochemical energy store; andgenerating or maintaining a negative pressure at least temporarily in the interior, on the surface, or in the surroundings of the electrochemical energy store by extracting gases, into which negative pressure at least one inert gas or mixture of inert gases injected in liquid form is able to expand by evaporation, absorbing heat.18. The method according to claim 17 , in which the device comprises:at least one sensor that measures the concentration of at least one inert gas;a control unit to which the values measured by the at least one sensor are transmitted; anda gas supply device that is controlled by the control unit in its function of introducing a stream of inert gas or a mixture of inert gases in the interior, on the surface, or in the surroundings of the electrochemical energy store.19. The method according to claim 17 , wherein an inert gas from the group consisting of argon claim 17 , nitrogen claim 17 , carbon dioxide claim 17 , or a mixture of at least two gases from this group claim 17 , or a mixture of at least one gas from this group with at least one other gas claim 17 , is used claim 17 , and the concentration of at least one of these gases ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE WITH FLAT CELLS AND SPACING ELEMENTS

An electrochemical energy storage device comprises a plurality of flat storage cells () each having a first current conductor () and a second current conductor () on a narrow side of the storage cell (); a plurality of spacing elements () each being arranged between two storage cells () for maintaining a predetermined distance between the storage cells (); and a clamping means () for clamping the storage cells () and spacing elements () together to form a stack. The spacing elements () each have a first pressure surface () and a second pressure surface () on their two sides facing a storage cell (). Thereby, in each case, the one current conductor () of the storage cells () is clamped between the first pressure surface () of two spacing elements () by means of force fit by the clamping means (), and the other current conductor () of the storage cells () is clamped between the second pressure surfaces () of two spacing elements () by means of force fit by the clamping means (). In the region of the first pressure surfaces () and/or in the region of the second pressure surfaces () of a spacing element (), in each case a contact element () is provided for making an electrically conductive connection between the first or second pressure surfaces () of a spacing element (), and finally, the spacing elements () and/or the contact elements () are formed such that the compressions between the first pressure surfaces () and between the second pressure surfaces () are conformed to one another. 1. An electrochemical energy storage device comprising:a plurality of flat storage cells, each having a first current conductor and a second current conductor on a same narrow side of the storage cell;a plurality of spacing elements, each being arranged between two storage cells to maintain a predetermined distance between the storage cells; anda clamping means for clamping the storage cells and spacing elements together to form a stack,wherein the spacing elements each have on their ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

An electrochemical cell is proposed having an electrical unit, a first frame part and a second frame part, wherein the electrical unit is clamped in the area of the clamping surfaces between the first frame part and the second frame part, characterized in that the electrical energy unit and the first frame part have shape features which match one another and engage in one another such that a relative position of the electrical unit with respect to the first frame part is at least substantially fixed, at least in a state in which the clamping assembly of the frame parts and the electrical unit is released. This allows the electrical unit to be prefixed in the first frame part before production of the clamping assembly, making it possible to prevent the electrical unit from being installed obliquely. 1. An electrochemical cell , comprising:an electrical unit,a first frame part, anda second frame part,wherein the electrical unit is clamped in the area of the clamping surfaces between the first frame part and the second frame part,wherein the electrical energy unit and the first frame part have shape features which match one another and engage in one another in such a manner that a relative position of the electrical unit with respect to the first frame part is at least substantially fixed, at least in a state in which the clamping assembly of the frame parts and the electrical unit is released.2. The electrochemical cell according to claim 1 , wherein the shape features of the electrical unit are formed in an electrically inactive edge region of the electrical unit.3. The electrochemical cell according to claim 2 , wherein the electrical unit has an electrochemically active part claim 2 , which defines a substantially square claim 2 , in particular flat basic shape claim 2 , is formed from a film stack or film coil and is surrounded in a leakproof manner by a film-like claim 2 , insulating wrapper claim 2 , the wrapper forming the edge region.4. The electrochemical ...

ELECTRICAL COMPONENT HAVING A DEVICE FOR ISOLATING AN ELECTRICAL LINE CONNECTION

The invention relates to an electrical component having a device for isolating an electrical line connection, wherein said electrical component comprises a reactive multi-layer structure in order to effect isolation of the electrical line connection. The electrical component can be a galvanic cell, and the device for isolating can be disposed outside or inside the cell. The electrical component can also be a cell connector. A quick and reliable isolation of galvanic cells from a combination of several galvanic cells or a quick and reliable dismantling of large cells into segments can be achieved. 1. An electrical component comprising:a device configured to isolate an electrical line connection,wherein the device comprises a composite of at least two different materials, andthe at least two different materials are reactive with one another to induce isolation of the electrical line connection.2. (canceled)3. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the composite is disposed on a section of the line connection and at least two different materials and that thermal energy is released upon reaction of the at least two different materials to cause at least some of the cross section of the line connection to fuse.4. The component according to claim 3 , wherein a portion of the line connection cross section fuses claim 3 , a remaining cross section of the line connection fuses upon a normal operating current flowing through said line connection.5. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two different materials react to form at least one of a metallic alloy claim 1 , a metallic glass claim 1 , a silicide claim 1 , an aluminide; a boride claim 1 , a carbide claim 1 , or a precursor to a thermite.6. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the composite is disposed in a section of the line connection and is electrically conductive claim 1 , andan electrically non-conductive reaction product is formed upon reaction of the at least two different ...

EXOTHERMIC COMPONENT, ELECTRODE CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL ENERGY CELL AND CELL ASSEMBLY, AS WELL AS A MANUFACTURING AND ACTUATION METHOD

An exothermic component has a reactive multilayer arranged in grid-shape fashion on a carrier. The exothermic component can be incorporated in an electrode construction of a galvanic cell comprising electrode layers, a separator layer and current collecting layers. In addition, a matrix-like sensor arrangement can be provided in the electrode construction. Defect locations in the electrode construction can be identified on the basis of output signals of the sensor arrangement. By igniting selected regions of the reactive multilayer grid, which react exothermically, it is possible to destroy the defect locations in a targeted manner. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an arrangement of areas of a reactive multilayer on a substrate in a galvanic cell, the areas being delimited from one another; anda functional layer of circuit elements arranged in a matrix to actuate at least one selected area of the reactive multilayer.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the reactive multilayer has a rastered arrangement claim 1 , and wherein the circuit elements arranged in a matrix are correlated to the reactive multilayer having the rastered arrangement.3. An electrode for an electrical energy cell claim 1 , comprising:a successive arrangement of a first electrode layer, a separator layer and a second electrode layer, wherein the first electrode layer is connected to a first current collecting layer and wherein the second electrode layer is connected to a second current collecting layer, wherein the separator layer is disposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'an arrangement of areas of a reactive multilayer delimited from one another in accordance with .'}4. The electrode according to claim 3 , further comprising:a second functional layer including sensor elements arranged in a matrix, wherein the sensor elements are configured to sense operating parameters of the electrode.5. The ...

HYBRID ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE

In the case of an arrangement of electrochemical energy stores with at least one first rechargeable electrochemical energy store E and at least one second rechargeable electrochemical energy store E, wherein the first and the second energy stores are connected to one another in such a manner that both energy stores can exchange energy with one another and with at least one external energy source ES and with at least one external energy drain ED via energy currents S, S, S, a device SE for controlling at least one of the energy currents in or out of the first and the second energy store is provided in such a manner that damage or overloading of the first energy store can be prevented or reduced, whilst accepting damage or overloading of the second energy store. 1. An arrangement of electrochemical energy stores , comprising:at least one first rechargeable electrochemical energy store and at least one second rechargeable electrochemical energy store, wherein the first and the second energy stores are connected to one another to exchange energy with one another and with at least one of an external energy source or an external energy drain via energy currents;a device to control at least one of the energy currents in or out of the first and the second energy store to prevent or reduce damage or overloading of the at least one first energy store, whilst accepting damage or overloading of the at least one second energy store.2. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein a function of the first energy store is based on a first electrochemistry which is different from the second electrochemistry claim 1 , on which a function of the second energy store is based.3. The arrangement according to claim 2 , wherein the function of the first energy store is based on a lithium ion electrochemistry and in that the function of the second energy store is based on a lead acid electrochemistry.4. A method for controlling at least one of the energy currents in or out of the first and ...

BATTERY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORES

The invention relates to a battery consisting of a plurality of electrochemical energy stores, a respective separator being positioned between said electrochemical energy stores and being designed in such a way that if specified preconditions are present or occur, a fire-retardant material or an extinguishing agent can be released from said separator. 112-. (canceled)13. A battery comprising:a plurality of electrochemical energy stores, between each of which a separative element is arranged, wherein at least one separative element is configured so that the presence or occurrence of certain conditions trigger the discharge of a fire retarding material or fire extinguishing agent from said separative element.14. The battery according to claim 13 , wherein the separative element is configured such that the discharge of a fire retarding material or fire extinguishing agent from the separative element is triggered by a signal from a control device.15. Battery according to claim 13 , wherein the separative element is configured such that the discharge of a fire retarding material or fire extinguishing agent from the separative element is triggered without the influence of a signal from a control device.16. The battery according to claim 13 , wherein the separative element is configured such that the discharge of a fire retarding material or fire extinguishing agent from the separative element is triggered by the increase in temperature of a material located inside claim 13 , on the surface claim 13 , or in the vicinity of the separative element.17. The battery according to claim 13 , wherein the separative element is configured such that the discharge of a fire retarding material or fire extinguishing agent from the separative element is triggered by the increase in concentration of a material located inside claim 13 , on the surface claim 13 , or in the vicinity of the separative element.18. The battery according to claim 13 , wherein the battery is configured such that ...

PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRODES

A method for producing an electrode, in particular a negative electrode of an electrochemical cell, comprising the steps of: pretreatment, in particular cleaning, of a metallic substrate, drying the pretreated metallic substrate and/or an active material, and coating the pretreated metallic substrate with the active material, wherein said pretreatment of the surface of the metallic substrate involves an organic acid. 111-. (canceled)12. A method for the manufacture of an electrode , in particular a negative electrode , of an electrochemical cell , comprising:pretreatment, in particular cleaning, of a metallic substrate;drying of the pretreated metallic substrate and/or drying of an active material; andapplying the active material onto the metallic substrate as pretreated;wherein said pretreatment of the surface of the metallic substrate involves an organic acid, wherein said organic acid is oxalic acid, wherein said pretreatment is performed in addition to UV irradiation, wherein said acid is degraded.13. The method according to claim 12 , wherein the metallic substrate comprises copper foil or a thin copper sheet.14. The method according to claim 12 , wherein the metallic substrate claim 12 , in particular the surface of the metallic substrate claim 12 , has a temperature of from 25° C. to 60° C. during the coating with an active material.15. The method according to claim 12 , wherein the active material comprises at least one electro chemically active material and at least one solvent claim 12 , and at least one binder.16. The method according to claim 15 , wherein the active material further comprises a conductive additive.17. The method according to claim 15 , wherein the binder comprises polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF).18. The method according to claim 12 , wherein the active material at least one of (a) is the anode active material and (b) comprises less than 100 ppm of water.19. The method according to claim 12 , wherein the coating of the surface of the ...

METHOD FOR FORMING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND BATTERY

A method for forming an electrochemical cell comprising a first connector and a second connector for a battery preferably designed for use in motor vehicles which employs a forming unit comprising a first contact element and a second contact element, wherein the first connector comprises a first formation contact section designed to be disconnectable and the second connector comprises a second formation contact section designed to be disconnectable, comprising the steps of: (S) pressing the first contact element of the forming unit against the first formation contact section of the first connector, (S) pressing the second contact element of the forming unit against the second formation contact section of the second connector, (S) implementing a forming treatment, (S) separating the first formation contact section from the first connector, and (S) separating the second formation contact section from the second connector. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for forming an electrochemical cell comprising a first connector and a second connector for a battery preferably designed for use in motor vehicles which employs a forming unit comprising a first contact element and a second contact element , wherein the first connector comprises a first formation contact section designed so as to be disconnectable and the second connector comprises a second formation contact section designed so as to be disconnectable , the method comprising:{'b': '1', 'i': 'a', '(S) pressing the first contact element of the forming unit against the first formation contact section of the first connector;'}{'b': '1', 'i': 'b', '(S) pressing the second contact element of the forming unit against the second formation contact section of the second connector;'}{'b': '5', '(S) implementing a forming treatment;'}{'b': '6', 'i': 'a', '(S) separating the first formation contact section from the first connector; and'}{'b': '6', 'i': 'b', '(S) separating the second formation contact section from the second ...

Converter cell comprising a cell housing, a battery with at least two such converter cells and a method of manufacturing a converter cell

A converter cell ( 1 ) comprising at least one particularly rechargeable electrode assembly ( 2 ) provided to at least intermittently supply electrical energy, particularly to a load, which exhibits at least two electrodes ( 3, 3 a ) of different polarity, comprising at least one current conducting device ( 4, 4 a ) provided to electrically connect, preferably materially, to one of the electrodes ( 3, 3 a ) of the electrode assembly ( 2 ), having a cell housing ( 5 ) comprising a first housing part ( 6 ), wherein the first housing part ( 6 ) is provided to enclose at least areas of the electrode assembly ( 2 ).

METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRODES

Method for manufacturing an electrode, in particular a negative electrode of an electrochemical cell, comprising the step of: drying a material of the electrode to be dried by means of a temperature gradient, wherein UV irradiation is present during the step of drying. 1. A method for manufacturing an electrode , in particular a negative electrode of an electrochemical cell , comprising the steps of:Drying of a material of the electrode to be dried the, by means of a temperature gradient, characterized in thatin the step of drying, at least one UV radiation is contained.2. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the temperature gradient is not greater than 100° C.3. Method in accordance with claim 1 , characterized in that the dryingcomprises a first drying step at a first temperature,a second drying step at a second temperature,a third drying step at a third temperature, anda fourth drying step at a fourth temperature.4. Method according to claim 3 , characterized in that an UV irradiation of the material to be dried is performed in the third drying step.5. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the drying takes place claim 1 , at least partially claim 1 , under a protective gas.6. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the material to be dried comprises a metallic substrate.7. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the material to be dried is provided as a metallic substrate claim 1 , which is at least partially coated with an electrochemically active material.8. Method according to claim 6 , characterized in that the metallic substrate has a pretreated surface.9. Method according to claim 6 , characterized in that the metal substrate has a surface pretreated with an organic acid. The entire content of priority application DE 10 2011 011 156.5 is herewith incorporated by reference into the present application.The present invention relates to a method for the production of electrodes, particularly for negative ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE CELL AND ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SUCH ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE CELL

An electrochemical energy storage cell has an electrode assembly, containing at least one first electrode of a first polarity and at least one second electrode of a second polarity, a film-like casing, which at least partially encloses the electrode assembly; and at least one first current-conducting device, which is connected to at least one first electrode of the electrode assembly in an electrically conductive manner and projects out of the casing at least partially, and at least one second current-conducting device, which is connected to at least one second electrode of the electrode assembly in an electronically conductive manner and projects out of the casing at least partially. 1. An electrochemical energy storage cell comprising:an electrode assembly, comprising at least one first electrode of a first polarity and at least one second electrode of a second polarity;a film-like casing, which at least partially encloses the electrode assembly, andat least one first current-conducting device, which is connected to at least one first electrode of the electrode assembly in an electrically conductive manner and projects out of the casing at least partially, and at least one second current-conducting device, which is connected to at least one second electrode of the electrode assembly in an electrically conductive manner and projects out of the casing at least partially,wherein the casing comprises at least one first functional layer, which is designed to be at least partially electrically conductive, and at least one electrical insulating layer, which separates the first functional layer from the electrode assembly in a layering direction of the casing in the normal operating state of the energy storage cell; andthe at least one first functional layer of the casing is connected to a measuring apparatus, which is configured to detect an electrical operating parameter or a change in an electrical operating parameter of the at least one first functional layer.2. The ...

METHOD FOR THE CONTROL AND HANDLING OF ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS OR BATTERIES, ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND BATTERY

The invention relates to a method for handling and servicing an electrochemical cell (), preferably a battery having a number of electrochemical cells (), comprising a controller (), in particular a cell controller, preferably a battery controller, at least one sensor () connected to the controller () for acquiring parameter data (D) of the electrochemical cell () or the battery, a storage device (), which comprises preferably a non-volatile memory, in particular a flash memory, and a unit () for data transmission, said method comprising the following steps: (S) acquiring parameter data (D) of the electrochemical cell () or the battery, (S) feeding the acquired parameter data (D) to the controller (), (S) calculating the control data (D) as a function of the supplied parameter data (D) with the controller (), (S) feeding the control data (D) to the storage device (), (S) reading out the control data (D) of the storage device () to the unit () for data transmission, and (S) transmitting the read-out control data (D) to a display device via the unit () for data transmission, in particular transmitting the read-out control data (D) wirelessly to the display device via the unit () for data transmission. 12. A method for the handling and servicing of an electrochemical cell included in a battery having a plurality of electrochemical cells , at least one sensor connected to the controller to acquire parameter data on the electro-chemical cell , a storage apparatus including non-volatile memory , and a data transmission unit () , the method comprising:acquiring the parameter data on the electrochemical cell or battery respectively;feeding the acquired parameter data to the controller;calculating control data from the supplied parameter data in the controller;feeding the control data to the storage apparatus;reading out the control data from the storage apparatus to the data transmission unit;wirelessly transmitting the read-out control data to a display apparatus via the ...

ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS

The invention relates to an energy storage device comprising a plurality of storage cells, a clamping device for clamping the storage cells together, and a temperature control device for controlling the temperature of the storage cells or a cell assembly formed by the storage cells. Said clamping device is configured and designed as a functional component of the temperature control device. Storage cells and heat-conducting elements which are suitable for use in the claimed energy storage device are also described. 115-. (canceled)16. An energy storage apparatus , comprising:a plurality of storage cells;a clamping device configured to clamp the storage cells;a cooling device for controlling the temperature of the storage cells or of a cell composite formed by the storage cells, wherein the clamping device is configured and set up as a functional constituent of the temperature control device; andat least one elastically resilient damping element, which is constructed in a heat-conducting manner, provided between two storage cells.17. The energy storage apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the clamping device is constructed with a heat-conducting material.18. The energy storage apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the clamping device bears against heat exchange surfaces of the storage cells at least in certain sections claim 16 ,19. The energy storage apparatus according to claim 18 , wherein the clamping device bears against heat exchange surfaces of the storage cells in a planar manner.20. The energy storage apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the storage cells have a prismatic claim 16 , particularly a flat shape and heat exchange surfaces are provided on at least one of the peripheral sides claim 16 , particularly on narrow sides claim 16 , of the storage cells.21. The energy storage apparatus according to claim 16 , further comprising heat-conducting elements claim 16 , which are constructed with a heat-conducting material and bear at least in ...

HOUSING ASSEMBLY, SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO SECONDARY CELLS AND SAID HOUSING ASSEMBLY, AS WELL AS A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE HOUSING ASSEMBLY

A housing assembly () for a secondary battery (), comprising 1. A housing assembly for a secondary battery , comprisinga receiving space which is designed to receive at least one secondary cell,at least one wall which is designed to delimit the receiving space,wherein the at least one wall comprises:a functional device which is designed to enable and/or assist the release of energy from the at least one secondary cell, which is designed for the operative connection to the at least one secondary cell,a first support element which is designed to support the at least one functional device, wherein the first support element is formed from a fiber-interspersed first polymer material.2. The housing assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one functional device comprises at least one functional element which is connectable to the at least one secondary cell, andthe at least one functional element is designed as a battery terminal, sensor, battery control device, switch element, interconnect device, fluid passage, actuating device, data storage device or communication device.3. The housing assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe wall comprises an activatable filler material,the activatable filler material is designed to form cavities upon the introduction of activation energy or triggered by one of said functional elements, orto seal the wall upon an independent foreign object penetrating the wall.4. A battery case claim 1 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a housing assembly according to , and'}a second housing part, the housing assembly can be detachably connected to the second housing part,', 'the housing assembly comprises a closeable opening through which the at least one secondary cell can be inserted into the receiving space,', 'the opening can be closed by the second housing part., 'wherein'}5. A secondary battery having one of the housing assemblies in accordance with claim 1 , comprising:at least two secondary cells, each ...