Abstract: The invention relates to a battery comprising: a casing (12) defining a housing, a plurality of assemblies (16) arranged in the housing, each of the assemblies (16) comprising a plurality of electrochemical cells and defining a first lateral end (38) and a second lateral end opposite one another according to the transverse direction, at least one electrical connector (20) extending transversely between a first lateral edge (26) of the casing (12) and the first lateral end (38) of at least one of the assemblies (16). The battery (10) further comprises at least one cover (22) extending according to the longitudinal direction (X) and arranged transversely between the first lateral edge (26) of the casing (12) and the first lateral ends (38) of the assemblies (16), the cover (22) at least partially delimiting a protective housing (24), the electrical connector (20) being housed in the protective housing (24).

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery, for an electric or hybrid vehicle, comprising: a casing defining a housing that extends in a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, a plurality of cross-members attached to the casing and extending in the transverse direction between a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge of the casing, and a plurality of assemblies comprising electrochemical cells that extend successively in the transverse direction and are secured to one another, the cross-members and the assemblies being arranged successively against one other in the longitudinal direction in the housing so that there is no mechanical clearance between the cross-members and the assemblies, the assemblies and/or cross-members being attached to the casing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a battery comprising at least two assemblies (16), each of the two assemblies (16) comprising a plurality of electrochemical cells (18) and a central plate (20), the electrochemical cells (18) of each of the two assemblies (16) comprising a first group (34) of electrochemical cells and a second group (36) of electrochemical cells which are separated from one another in the transverse direction (Y) by the central plate (20), Each of the assemblies (16) is able to move between a use configuration in which the first group (34) and the second group (36) of electrochemical cells are electrically connected to one another and a maintenance configuration in which the first group (34) and the second group (36) of electrochemical cells are electrically disconnected from one another, each of the first group (34) and of the second group (36) of electrochemical cells having a voltage of below 60 V.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery for an electric or hybrid vehicle, comprising: a casing defining a housing that extends in a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, the housing having a first lateral edge, a plurality of transverse cross-members, a plurality of assemblies comprising electrochemical cells, the cross-members and the assemblies being arranged successively in the longitudinal direction in the housing, a plurality of corner members for transmitting transverse forces between the cross-members and the housing, at least some of the corner members having a first portion that extends perpendicular to the transverse direction and is attached to a transverse end of at least some of the cross-members, and a second portion that extends transversely from the first portion and is attached to the first lateral edge; the assemblies, the first portion, and the first lateral edge at least partially define a longitudinally extending housing.

Abstract: A connection that provides an electrical junction between a first portion of an electrically conducting bus bar and a second portion of the bus bar includes a male portion to be secured to the first portion of the bus bar and a female portion to be secured to the second portion of the bus bar. The male portion and the female portion are able to fit into one another respectively by following a first translational movement of the female portion relative to the male portion along a first axis, followed by a second rotational movement of the female portion relative to the male portion about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis.

Abstract: A two-piece electric battery housing includes a lower housing and an upper housing. An EPDM seal to which a metal frame is attached is inserted between the lower housing and the upper frame to ensure good water-tightness of the obtained housing.

Abstract: A connection that provides an electrical junction between a first portion of an electrically conducting bus bar and a second portion of the bus bar includes a male portion to be secured to the first portion of the bus bar and a female portion to be secured to the second portion of the bus bar. The male portion and the female portion are able to fit into one another respectively by following a first translational movement of the female portion relative to the male portion along a first axis, followed by a second rotational movement of the female portion relative to the male portion about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic cut-off device to be connected to an electrical circuit to cut-off, includes a pyrotechnic initiator, a first and a second conductive portion each intended to be connected to the electrical circuit, the second portion being connected in parallel with the first portion and including two conductive elements separated by an insulating segment, at least one of the conductive elements provided with a first fuse element connected in series which is configured to trip when the intensity of the current passing therethrough exceeds a first predetermined value, and a first and a second insulating protrusion, each protruding from a lower face of a movable piston and the first and the second protrusions being located respectively in front of the first portion and the insulating segment. The pyrotechnic initiator is configured to switch the cut-off device from a first current passage configuration to a second current cut-off configuration.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic cut-off device to be connected to an electrical circuit to cut-off, includes a pyrotechnic initiator, a first and a second conductive portion each intended to be connected to the electrical circuit, the second portion being connected in parallel with the first portion and including two conductive elements separated by an insulating segment, at least one of the conductive elements provided with a first fuse element connected in series which is configured to trip when the intensity of the current passing therethrough exceeds a first predetermined value, and a first and a second insulating protrusion, each protruding from a lower face of a movable piston and the first and the second protrusions being located respectively in front of the first portion and the insulating segment. The pyrotechnic initiator is configured to switch the cut-off device from a first current passage configuration to a second current cut-off configuration.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic switching device comprising a first and a second pyrotechnic initiators, and a body in which are present: an electrically conductive portion, and a mobile switching element having an insulating relief facing the conductive portion. The device also comprises a fuse element connected in series with the conductive portion, the first initiator being connected to the terminals of the fuse element so that tripping the fuse element actuates the first initiator, each initiator being configured to cause the device to switch from a current conducting configuration to a current interrupting configuration, the mobile switching element being set in motion toward the conductive portion in order to break it by the impact of the relief during switching from the first to the second configuration.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an air diffuser and a method of assembling the same. The air diffuser provides an air flow with an angular direction with respect to a vertical plan. The air diffuser may be made of different sections configured, when assembled, to direct and disperse the air all around the room or preferably a large area such a warehouse or the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to solid tapentadol in non-crystalline form together with a surface stabiliser in the form of a stable intermediate. In the intermediate of the invention, tapentadol is preferably present in amorphous form or in the form of a solid solution. The invention further relates to methods of producing tapentadol in a solid, non-crystalline form and to pharmaceutical formulations containing solid, non-crystalline tapentadol.