Abstract: In an embodiment, a battery module includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, and foil arranged between two or more adjacent battery cells among the plurality of battery cells.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a battery module includes a first layer of battery cells, and a first set of brackets that are each configured to fix at least one battery cell of the first layer of battery cells into a defined position.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A motor vehicle battery has a plurality of battery modules (12). Each battery module (12) is fastened to housing walls (15) of a battery housing (11). The battery housing (11) has at least two housing modules (17, 18) positioned above one another and formed with housing module walls (19, 20). At least some of the mutually adjoining housing module walls (19, 20) interengage in the manner of toothing to form the housing walls (15, 16).

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: A motor vehicle battery has at least one battery module with a plurality of battery cells (11) that have connection poles and degassing predetermined breaking points (14). The battery module also has a common battery module control device (19) for all of the battery cells (11) of the battery module. The degassing predetermined breaking points (14) of the battery cells (11) are on one side of the battery module and are offset inward in relation to the connection poles of the battery cells to form a recess (15). A guide element (16) is positioned in the recess (15) and extends along all of the battery cells (11) of the respective battery module to define a degassing channel (17) on one side and defining an accommodation space (18) for the battery module control device (19) on the other side.

Abstract: A motor vehicle battery has at least one battery module (10) with a plurality of battery cells (11) bounded by battery module walls (12) of the battery module (10). Two opposite battery module walls (12) of the battery module (10) are between walls (14) of a battery housing or walls of a bodywork structure. Deformation elements (15) fasten the battery module walls (12) of the respective battery module (10) indirectly to walls (14) of the battery housing or of the bodywork structure, and the respective wall (14) of the battery housing or of the bodywork structure.