Abstract: The present invention relates to a coded zoom knob (3) for detecting the rotation of the zoom drive shaft (4) of a zoom system (10) of a microscope (1), comprising a magnet (34) coupled to the zoom drive shaft (4), and a magnetic sensor (43) rotatably decoupled from the magnet (34) for sensing a rotation of the magnet (34).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coded zoom knob (3) for detecting the rotation of the zoom drive shaft (4) of a zoom system (10) of a microscope (1), comprising a stator (40) and a rotor (30) rotatable in relation to the stator (40), the rotor (30) being adapted to be mounted to the zoom drive shaft (4), and the stator (40) comprising a rotation sensor (43) for sensing a rotation of the rotor (30), and to a method of retrofitting a microscope with such a coded zoom knob (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coded zoom knob (3) for detecting the rotation of the zoom drive shaft (4) of a zoom system (10) of a microscope (1), comprising a stator (40) and a rotor (30) rotatable in relation to the stator (40), the rotor (30) being adapted to be mounted to the zoom drive shaft (4), and the stator (40) comprising a rotation sensor (43) for sensing a rotation of the rotor (30), and to a method of retrofitting a microscope with such a coded zoom knob (3).

Abstract: A battery module containing a plurality of battery cells electrically connected to one another in series or in parallel, two contact surfaces (14a, 14b) for the purposes of tapping off a module voltage of the battery module (10) and at least one bolted joint device (22) for the purposes of fixing a component (12), in particular a current-conducting component, of the battery module (10), wherein the at least one bolted joint device (22) is provided with a sensor (26) for the purposes of determining a preload force applied to the bolted joint device (22).

Abstract: A battery cell having at least one battery cell housing and at least one at least partially flexible and moldable wall, wherein the wall is arranged on the battery cell housing. The wall is at least partially comprised of a biomimetic material. Also a battery module with at least one battery cell according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for removing water from a battery housing (100) or a battery separator, comprising a body (310) having a plurality of capillaries (3201-3207) and electrodes (330, 340) for producing an electric field, and a control device (350) for controlling the electric field for removing water through means of the capillaries (3201-3207), a battery housing, a battery separator, a battery system, a vehicle, a method, a computer program and a computer program product.

Abstract: A battery module containing a plurality of battery cells electrically connected to one another in series or in parallel, two contact surfaces (14a, 14b) for the purposes of tapping off a module voltage of the battery module (10) and at least one bolted joint device (22) for the purposes of fixing a component (12), in particular a current-conducting component, of the battery module (10), wherein the at least one bolted joint device (22) is provided with a sensor (26) for the purposes of determining a preload force applied to the bolted joint device (22).

Abstract: In order to monitor a functional capability of an accumulator for electrical energy of a battery, at least one position sensor is provided which outputs a position signal which is representative of the position of the accumulator. If the duration of an incorrect position exceeds a minimum duration, an incorrect position signal is output by a monitoring device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coded zoom knob (3) for detecting the rotation of the zoom drive shaft (4) of a zoom system (10) of a microscope (1), comprising a stator (40) and a rotor (30) rotatable in relation to the stator (40), the rotor (30) being adapted to be mounted to the zoom drive shaft (4), and the stator (40) comprising a rotation sensor (43) for sensing a rotation of the rotor (30), and to a method of retrofitting a microscope with such a coded zoom knob (3).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a vehicle architecture for controlling and regulating an electric drive of an electric or hybrid vehicle, having a power electronics system which is connected firstly to the electric drive and secondly to a battery or to a battery system. A battery management system is associated with the battery or the battery system. The vehicle architecture comprises a master controller or a controller which is equipped with a master functionality into which functionalities at least of the battery management system and of the power electronics system of the electric drive are exported.

Abstract: A battery cell having at least one battery cell housing and at least one at least partially flexible and moldable wall, wherein the wall is arranged on the battery cell housing. The wall is at least partially comprised of a biomimetic material. Also a battery module with at least one battery cell according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for removing water from a battery housing (100) or a battery separator, comprising a body (310) having a plurality of capillaries (3201-3207) and electrodes (330, 340) for producing an electric field, and a control device (350) for controlling the electric field for removing water through means of the capillaries (3201-3207), a battery housing, a battery separator, a battery system, a vehicle, a method, a computer programme and a computer programme product.

Abstract: A battery system comprises at least two modules which include a plurality of battery cells, with each module being associated with a cell voltage detection unit which is connected to a central controller via a common communication bus. Each module additionally includes a module voltage detection unit which is connected to the central controller and is configured to separately detect the voltage of the associated module.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a vehicle architecture for controlling and regulating an electric drive of an electric or hybrid vehicle, having a power electronics system which is connected firstly to the electric drive and secondly to a battery or to a battery system. A battery management system is associated with the battery or the battery system. The vehicle architecture comprises a master controller or a controller which is equipped with a master functionality into which functionalities at least of the battery management system and of the power electronics system of the electric drive are exported.

Abstract: A battery cell, preferably a lithium ion battery cell, includes a prismatic or cylindrical housing with two opposite sides. The first side of the two opposite sides of the housing is partially or completely at cathode potential. The second side of the two opposite sides of the housing is partially or completely at anode potential. One of the two opposite sides additionally has a circumferential edge protruding partially or completely from the surface, while the other of the two opposite sides has a circumferential edge that is partially or completely recessed relative to the surface. The battery cell can be easily joined to other battery cells by stacking to form battery modules, making it possible to avoid expensive connecting techniques and production processes. The battery cell is included in a battery module and a motor vehicle that has an electric drive motor and a battery system.

Abstract: A battery includes at least one galvanic cell enclosed in one cell housing in each case and a pressure-sensitive diaphragm in the cell housing. The diaphragm is configured to react to at least one discrete degree of pressure difference with at least one discrete degree of deformation. A signal encoder is positioned in the operative region of a deformation of the diaphragm. The battery has at least one electric switching element operatively connected to the signal encoder and configured to disconnect a main electric current of the battery. A motor vehicle is connected to the battery.

Abstract: A battery system comprises at least two modules which include a plurality of battery cells, with each module being associated with a cell voltage detection unit which is connected to a central controller via a common communication bus. Each module additionally includes a module voltage detection unit which is connected to the central controller and is configured to separately detect the voltage of the associated module.

Abstract: In order to monitor a functional capability of an accumulator for electrical energy of a battery, at least one position sensor is provided which outputs a position signal which is representative of the position of the accumulator. If the duration of an incorrect position exceeds a minimum duration, an incorrect position signal is output by a monitoring device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a traction battery having a first battery cell group and a second battery cell group. A first connection of the first battery cell group is connected to a first battery pole by a charging and disconnecting device, a second connection of the first battery cell group is connected to a first service plug connection, a first connection of the second battery cell group is connected to a second service plug connection, and a second connection of the second battery cell group is connected to a second battery pole by a disconnecting device. The first service plug connection and the second service plug connection can be short-circuited by an external service plug.

Abstract: The invention relates to a traction battery having a first battery cell group and a second battery cell group. A first connection of the first battery cell group is connected to a first battery pole by a charging and disconnecting device, a second connection of the first battery cell group is connected to a first service plug connection, a first connection of the second battery cell group is connected to a second service plug connection, and a second connection of the second battery cell group is connected to a second battery pole by a disconnecting device. The first service plug connection and the second service plug connection can be short-circuited by an external service plug.