Abstract:
An electrochemical cell has an energy unit (10) which has an electrode stack, at least one main lead (12, 14) which is connected to the electrode stack, and a casing (18) which at least partially surrounds the electrode stack; at least one frame element (16) which at least partially accommodates the energy unit (10); and at least one pressure-relief apparatus (32, 46). The casing (18) has a plurality of edge sections at the peripheral narrow sides of the electrochemical cell, wherein the at least one main lead (12, 14) extends at least partially out of the casing (18) in a first edge section and this first edge section of the casing (18) has a substantially fluid-tight first sealing seam (20, 22). In addition, the at least one frame element (16) has at least one first supporting web (34, 36) in the region of the first edge section of the casing (18), said supporting web being at a distance of a maximum of approximately 1 mm from the first sealing seam (20, 22) of the casing (18) and thereby preventing or at least making it difficult for this first sealing seam (20, 22) to tear open in the region of the at least one main lead (12, 14) in the event of an increase in the pressure and/or temperature in the interior of the cells.
Abstract:
An electrochemical cell comprises an electrode stack (10), at least one current conductor (12, 14) connected to the electrode stack (10), and a casing (20, 22) which at least partially encloses the electrode stack (10). The at least current conductor (12, 14) extends at least partially out of the casing (20, 22), and the casing (20, 22) is provided with at least one pressure relief means (26, 28, 30). It is advantageous for protecting the electronics and the environment of the electrochemical cell that the at least one pressure relief means (26, 28, 30) is disposed preferably remotely from the at least one current conductor (12, 14) as possible and preferably in a lower area of the casing (20, 22) when the electrochemical cell is in the installed state.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a circuit assembly (10), comprising a series connection of first and second battery units (11, 12), wherein first and second battery units (11, 12) are arranged alternately, a first inductive storage element (13), wherein in a primary phase first inputs (17) of the first battery units (11) can be connected to a first terminal (19) of the first inductive storage element (13) by means of a first switch assembly (16) and second inputs of the second battery units (18) can be connected to a second terminal (20) of the first inductive storage element (13) by means of the first switch assembly (15), a second inductive storage element (14) which is inductively coupled to the first inductive storage element (13), wherein in a secondary phase by means of a second switch assembly (16) a first terminal of the second inductive storage element (14) can be connected to a first or a second input and a second terminal of the second inductive storage element (14) can be connected to a second or a first input.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
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 (1008, 1108, 1208, 1011, 1111) 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.
Abstract:
Control apparatus for operating a rechargeable energy storage device and for collecting operating data, as well as a method for operating such a control apparatus. The invention is described with reference to the use in a motor vehicle and to the control of the rechargeable energy storage device thereof for the supply of the electric drive of the motor vehicle. However, it should be noted that an apparatus having the features of the claims can operate rechargeable energy storage devices also independently of motor vehicles, or in stationary use.
Abstract:
An energy storage device (1) has at least one energy storage cell (2), preferably a number of energy storage cells (2), and a temperature controlling means, which is designed for controlling the temperature of the energy storage cell (2) or an assembly formed by the energy storage cells (2), and at least one clamping element (8, 20), which is designed as a functional component part of the temperature controlling means and is designed for carrying a heat transfer medium.