Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An electrode stack according to the invention comprises at least a cathode, an anode, and a separator with electrolyte. The cathode, the anode, and the separator are each plate-shaped, respectively. The surface area of the separator is at least as large, as the surface area of the cathode and/or of the anode. The plate-shaped elements of the electrode stack are at least partially connected with each other, by fixation means.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Battery module (1), comprising an electric cell (6), a module housing (2) which receives the electric cell (6), two or more, in particular four or six contacting units (4) which are attached to the module housing (2), wherein each of the contacting units (4) has at least two connections (5).

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical energy storage device comprising: a plurality of flat storage cells for storing and discharging electrical energy, having opposing, flat current conductors, a plurality of spacer elements for maintaining a predetermined distance between the storage cells, and a clamping means for clamping the cells into a stack, wherein cells are clamped by the clamping means at the current conductors thereof between spacer elements by means of a force fit, wherein at least some of the spacer elements are designed as heat sinks. The heat sinks have fins extending sideways out from the stack. The heat sinks are alternatively thermally connected to the current conductors by means of a soft, heat conductive material. In a further alternative, two heat sinks are disposed between adjacent current conductors. In a final alternative, the spacer elements comprise relief holes for weight reduction. The alternatives can be combined.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The invention relates to a battery (1) comprising at least one, in particular several battery cells (2), especially square battery cells. The battery cells (2) are accommodated in a battery housing (5) and at least one heat exchanger unit (3) is located inside the battery housing.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An output conductor (102, 103, 202, 203, 303, 402) of an electrochemical cell (101, 201), or a contact element (406, 402) for making contact with it has, at least in places, a surface structure which increases the pressure which the output conductor and contact element exert on one another when the output conductor is connected with a force fit to a contact element.

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: To supply energy to motorised vehicles, a heat engine (SM) is provided to convert heat (106, 107, 108, 114) 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.