Patents by Inventor Claus Gerald Pflueger
Claus Gerald Pflueger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11335971Abstract: A battery module comprising a battery cell having a battery cell housing, and a battery module housing, wherein a coolant fluid intake is configured between the battery module housing and the battery cell housing, such that a direct and thermal contact is provided between the coolant fluid and the battery cell housing, wherein the battery cell housing further comprises a gas venting opening, which is configured to discharge gas from the interior of the battery cell housing directly to a surrounding environment, wherein the gas venting opening of the battery cell housing is isolated from the coolant fluid intake in a fluid-tight manner, wherein one lateral surface of the battery cell housing of the at least one battery cell, on which the gas venting opening is arranged, other than in the region of the gas venting opening, is essentially entirely enclosed by the coolant fluid intake.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Claus Gerald Pflueger, Markus Schmitt
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Patent number: 10868345Abstract: A battery module comprising at least one battery cell (2), in particular a lithium-ion battery cell, and a cooling plate (3) thermally conductively connected to the at least one battery cell (2), a thermal compensation layer (4) configured in order to increase the thermal conductivity between the at least one battery cell (2) and the cooling plate (3) furthermore being arranged between the at least one battery cell (2) and the cooling plate (3), wherein the thermal compensation layer (4) is formed from a base material (5), and furthermore comprises at least one bimetallic actuator (6), which has a conversion temperature above a temperature of 20° C.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Andreas Ruehle, Claus Gerald Pflueger, Jonas Seib, Torsten Koller
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Patent number: 10797365Abstract: The invention relates to a battery module having a multiplicity of battery cells (4), wherein the battery module (1) has a housing (2) with an interior space (3) in which the multiplicity of battery cells (4) is accommodated, wherein a housing wall (5, 6) of the housing (2) has a multiplicity of projections (7) facing toward the interior space (3) of the housing (2), wherein in each case two adjacent projections (7) delimit a flow channel (8) designed for a flow of temperature-control fluid, wherein the multiplicity of battery cells (4) makes direct contact in each case with the multiplicity of projections (7).Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Claus Gerald Pflueger, Mario Kustosch, Markus Schmitt
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Patent number: 10770697Abstract: A battery cell having a first housing element (4) which holds the electrochemical components of the battery cell (2) and has an opening (6), and a second housing element (5) which has a voltage tap (7) to be accessed from a first surface (8) of the second housing element (5), the second housing element (5) closes off the opening (6) so that a first part region (91) of a second surface (9) of the second housing element (5) is immediately adjacent the interior space (10) of the first housing element (4), and that a second part region (92) of the second surface (9) of the second housing element (5) protrudes beyond the first housing element (4), wherein the second housing element (5) comprises a sealing element (11) connected to the first surface (8) and/or to the second part region (92) of the second surface (9).Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Andreas Ruehle, Claus Gerald Pflueger, Markus Schmitt, Peter Bauckhage, Torsten Koller
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Patent number: 10700316Abstract: The invention relates to a battery housing for receiving at least one battery unit (46) comprising a first housing wall (2) and a second housing wall (3), characterized in that the first housing wall (2) forms a first securing element (4) and the second housing wall (3) forms a second securing element (5) which are formed in such a way that the first securing element (4) and the second securing element (5) are reversibly connected to one another for fixing the first housing wall (2) relative to the second housing wall (3).Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Claus Gerald Pflueger, Klaus Wipfler
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Patent number: 10644291Abstract: A battery, such as a lithium-ion battery, includes two battery cells electrically wired together. Each battery cell includes a battery cell housing, having a connecting structure. The connecting structure of one of the two battery cell housings is configured to engage the connecting structure of the other of the two battery housings in a force-fitting and an interlocking manner to mechanically connect the two battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignees: Robert Bosch GmbH, Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.Inventor: Claus Gerald Pflueger
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Patent number: 10608304Abstract: A battery having a plurality of battery cells accommodated in a housing, wherein a plurality of first battery cells are electrically connected to one another in series and/or in parallel, and a plurality of second battery cells are electrically connected to one another in series and/or in parallel, wherein the first battery cells each have a first outer surface and the second battery cells each have a second outer surface, wherein the housing of the battery has a first housing wall and a second housing wall, which is arranged opposite the first housing wall, wherein a first flow channel is formed between the first wall of the housing and the first outer surface of one of the first battery cells, and wherein a second flow channel is formed between the second wall of the housing and the second outer surface of one of the second battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Andreas Ruehle, Claus Gerald Pflueger, Markus Schmitt, Peter Bauckhage, Torsten Koller
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Patent number: 10581040Abstract: A module housing (11) for a battery module (10) having at least one battery cell (12) exhibiting a first substantially L-shaped housing side wall (14) with at least one clip connection (17), and a second substantially L-shaped housing side wall (14) with at least one clip connection (17) and two housing plates (15) which can be arranged on the battery module (10) on the end face, as a result of which the module housing is closable on the end face. At least the two housing side walls (14) can be connected to one another mechanically in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner by means of clip connections (17), as a result of which a cuboid module housing (11) can be produced.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Claus Gerald Pflueger, Klaus Wipfler, Klaus Spieske, Rainer Menig
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Patent number: 10539246Abstract: A pressure equalization element for a housing, such as a lithium-ion accumulator, includes a membrane and at least two parallel non-return valves. The membrane is connected in series to the non-return valves, which are positioned opposite each other. The non-return valves are formed by two valve plates and a valve membrane. The plates define at least one outlet chamber and at least one inlet chamber which each have a respective entry opening and exit opening. The membrane is positioned between the plates and includes at least two valve dampers, the entry openings of the inlet and outlet chambers sealed by a respective damper. Pressure equalization elements of this type can thus be cost-effectively and logically implemented via few components, while avoiding loose components. Such elements can be included in, for example, a housing, battery cell module, or motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignees: Robert Bosch GmbH, Samsung SDI Co., LtdInventors: Claus Gerald Pflueger, Olaf Nahrwold, Alexander Vasilico, Clemens Schupp
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Publication number: 20190386273Abstract: A battery module comprising a battery cell having a battery cell housing, and a battery module housing, wherein a coolant fluid intake is configured between the battery module housing and the battery cell housing, such that a direct and thermal contact is provided between the coolant fluid and the battery cell housing, wherein the battery cell housing further comprises a gas venting opening, which is configured to discharge gas from the interior of the battery cell housing directly to a surrounding environment, wherein the gas venting opening of the battery cell housing is isolated from the coolant fluid intake in a fluid-tight manner, wherein one lateral surface of the battery cell housing of the at least one battery cell , on which the gas venting opening is arranged, other than in the region of the gas venting opening , is essentially entirely enclosed by the coolant fluid intake.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Claus Gerald Pflueger, Markus Schmitt
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Patent number: 10483511Abstract: A method for insulating a battery module (100) which has a multiplicity of battery cells (10), having at least one foldable insulation element (20), having at least the following steps: a) forming a receptacle pocket (21) from the insulation element (20) for receiving at least one battery cell (10), b) closing the receptacle pocket (21) by means of attachment sections (22) which are arranged laterally on the insulation element (20), as a result of which the battery cell (10) is surrounded at least on five sides by the insulation element (20), as a result of which the individual battery cell (10) is insulated with respect to an adjacent battery cell (10).Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Claus Gerald Pflueger, Klaus Wipfler, Timo Kegel, Tomas Korinek, Torsten Koller
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Publication number: 20190097287Abstract: The invention relates to a battery module having a multiplicity of battery cells (4), wherein the battery module (1) has a housing (2) with an interior space (3) in which the multiplicity of battery cells (4) is accommodated, wherein a housing wall (5, 6) of the housing (2) has a multiplicity of projections (7) facing toward the interior space (3) of the housing (2), wherein in each case two adjacent projections (7) delimit a flow channel (8) designed for a flow of temperature-control fluid, wherein the multiplicity of battery cells (4) makes direct contact in each case with the multiplicity of projections (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Claus Gerald Pflueger, Mario Kustosch, Markus Schmitt
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Publication number: 20190058170Abstract: A battery cell having a first housing element (4) which holds the electrochemical components of the battery cell (2) and has an opening (6), and a second housing element (5) which has a voltage tap (7) to be accessed from a first surface (8) of the second housing element (5), the second housing element (5) closes off the opening (6) so that a first part region (91) of a second surface (9) of the second housing element (5) is immediately adjacent the interior space (10) of the first housing element (4), and that a second part region (92) of the second surface (9) of the second housing element (5) protrudes beyond the first housing element (4), wherein the second housing element (5) comprises a sealing element (11) connected to the first surface (8) and/or to the second part region (92) of the second surface (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Andreas Ruehle, Claus Gerald Pflueger, Markus Schmitt, Peter Bauckhage, Torsten Koller
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Publication number: 20190044202Abstract: A battery module comprising at least one battery cell (2), in particular a lithium-ion battery cell, and a cooling plate (3) thermally conductively connected to the at least one battery cell (2), a thermal compensation layer (4) configured in order to increase the thermal conductivity between the at least one battery cell (2) and the cooling plate (3) furthermore being arranged between the at least one battery cell (2) and the cooling plate (3), wherein the thermal compensation layer (4) is formed from a base material (5), and furthermore comprises at least one bimetallic actuator (6), which has a conversion temperature above a temperature of 20° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Andreas Ruehle, Claus Gerald Pflueger, Jonas Seib, Torsten Koller
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Publication number: 20180316073Abstract: A battery having a plurality of battery cells accommodated in a housing, wherein a plurality of first battery cells are electrically connected to one another in series and/or in parallel, and a plurality of second battery cells are electrically connected to one another in series and/or in parallel, wherein the first battery cells each have a first outer surface and the second battery cells each have a second outer surface, wherein the housing of the battery has a first housing wall and a second housing wall, which is arranged opposite the first housing wall, wherein a first flow channel is formed between the first wall of the housing and the first outer surface of one of the first battery cells, and wherein a second flow channel is formed between the second wall of the housing and the second outer surface of one of the second battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Andreas Ruehle, Claus Gerald Pflueger, Markus Schmitt, Peter Bauckhage, Torsten Koller
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Patent number: 10068736Abstract: A fuse holder (10) for a high-voltage system for accommodating an electric fuse link (13), comprising a bottom part (11) and a cover (12), which, when assembled, form a housing that serves to accommodate a fuse link (13). The fuse link (13) has two opposite terminal lugs (131), which can be fixed in the cover by means of fastening screws (14), so that, together with the cover (12), the fuse link (13) forms a unit, which is fastened on the bottom part (11) by means of the fastening screws (14).Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Claus Gerald Pflueger, Gerhard Schmidt
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Publication number: 20180233732Abstract: A cell connector for a battery module, having a first connecting region (21) and a second connecting region (22), and a location region (3) for a temperature sensor (7), wherein the location region (3) incorporates a first section (31) having at least one deformation region (41, 42), a second section (32), and a third section (33), which is arranged between the first section (31) and the second section (32) and is connected to the first section (31) and to the second section (32), and which is configured such that, by the deformation of the third section (33), the second section (32) at least partially closes the receptacle (8) formed by the first section (31), wherein the location region (3) for a temperature sensor (7) incorporates an opening (5) which fully penetrates at least the third section (33), and is circumferentially delimited by the location region (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Claus Gerald Pflueger, Tillmann Hanser
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Publication number: 20180219198Abstract: A module housing (11) for a battery module (10) having at least one battery cell (12) exhibiting a first substantially L-shaped housing side wall (14) with at least one clip connection (17), and a second substantially L-shaped housing side wall (14) with at least one clip connection (17) and two housing plates (15) which can be arranged on the battery module (10) on the end face, as a result of which the module housing is closable on the end face. At least the two housing side walls (14) can be connected to one another mechanically in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner by means of clip connections (17), as a result of which a cuboid module housing (11) can be produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Claus Gerald Pflueger, Klaus Wipfler, Klaus Spieske, Rainer Menig
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Publication number: 20180083238Abstract: The invention relates to a battery housing for receiving at least one battery unit (46) comprising a first housing wall (2) and a second housing wall (3), characterized in that the first housing wall (2) forms a first securing element (4) and the second housing wall (3) forms a second securing element (5) which are formed in such a way that the first securing element (4) and the second securing element (5) are reversibly connected to one another for fixing the first housing wall (2) relative to the second housing wall (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Claus Gerald Pflueger, Klaus Wipfler
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Verbindungselement, Kontaktierungssystem und Batteriemodul sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung derselben
Publication number: 20170331098Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting element of a battery module or of a contacting system for a battery module, realized to connect a cell connector, designed for electrically conductive connection of voltage taps of two battery cells of the battery module, or a voltage tap of a battery cell of the battery module, to at least one conductor of a signal line of a monitoring system of the battery module in an electrically conductive manner, the connecting element having a first connection region, which is realized for materially bonded connection to the cell connector or to the voltage tap, and the connecting element furthermore having a second connection region, which is realized to accommodate at least one conductor of the signal line of the monitoring system of the battery module in a force-fitting and/or form-fitting manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Claus Gerald Pflueger, Matthias Oechsle, Klaus Wipfler