Patents by Inventor Hubertus Goesmann

Hubertus Goesmann 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).

  • Publication number: 20140308857
    Abstract: A high-current (HC) plug-in connector for currents exceeding 100 A, in particular 200 A, is provided. The high-current (HC) plug-in connector may include a first connecting element having a first contact section, and a second connecting element having a second contact section. Furthermore, a spring element is provided for establishing an electrical connection between the first and the second connecting element. The spring element may include at least two clamping elements which are interconnected via at least one web, the web and respective first sections of the clamping elements being arranged on a first outer surface of the connection formed by the first and the second contact section, and second sections of the clamping elements being arranged at least in part on a second outer surface opposite the first outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Hubertus Goesmann, Paul Czechanowski, Harald Heck
  • Publication number: 20140308561
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a current tap element for an energy storage module, comprising: a contact element made from a first metal for directly connecting to a pole of the energy storage module, a conductor element which is directly connected to the contact element and is made from a second metal differing from the first metal, an overmolded plastic covering which completely encloses the conductor element, and a connection in the plastic covering for contacting the conductor element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Hubertus Goesmann, Christoph Born, Harald Heck, Frank Warmuth
  • Publication number: 20140186674
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement comprising an energy storage module, a module carrier, particularly a vehicle body, and a ball lock bolt for fastening the energy storage module on the module carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: Hubertus Goesmann
  • Patent number: 8687366
    Abstract: A voltage supply apparatus for a motor vehicle, especially a passenger car, truck or a motorcycle, includes a storage cell arrangement having one or more electrochemical storage cells and/or double layer capacitors that are mounted on top of each other. The storage cell arrangement is releasably connected in a form-fitting way to a heat-conducting cooling device that removes heat from the storage cells and/or double layer capacitors such that at least some of the storage cells and/or double layer capacitors of a respective storage cell group can each be thermally connected with the heat-conducting cooling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Eckstein, Bjoern Lath, Hubertus Goesmann, Micha Dirmeier, Alexander Meijering, Philipp Petz, Nicolas Flahaut
  • Publication number: 20140079982
    Abstract: A cell contacting system for an electro-chemical device is provided, which has a reduced weight and yet a high security against damage. The electro-chemical device includes a plurality of electro-chemical cells, a cover which includes a carrier element, on which there is arranged at least one cell connector for the electrically conductive connection of a first cell terminal of a first electro-chemical cell and a second cell terminal of a second electro-chemical cell, and a cover element for covering the at least one cell connector, the cover element including a covering film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicants: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, ElringKlinger AG
    Inventors: Mark Laderer, Wolfgang Fritz, Hubertus Goesmann, Axelle Hauck, Christian Zachar
  • Publication number: 20140072854
    Abstract: An energy storage module for a device, particularly of a motor vehicle, is provided. energy storage module includes multiple storage cells which are tensioned between end plates via tie anchors and being designed to be placed on and locked on at least one fixed locking bracket. Preferably at least one of the two end plates has a locking element which is connected to the end plate in a pivoting and/or sliding manner, and the locking element can be locked to the locking bracket by a pivoting and/or locking movement of the locking element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Hubertus GOESMANN
  • Publication number: 20140069690
    Abstract: A cell connector for the electrically conductive connection of a first cell terminal of a first electrochemical cell and a second cell terminal of a second electrochemical cell of an electrochemical device is provided, the cell connector including a first contact region for connection to the first cell terminal and a second contact region for connection to the second cell terminal, where the cell connector allows a large relative displacement between the first contact region and the second contact region even under the influence of only small deformation forces. The cell connector can include a base body made of two or more material layers, at least two material layers being connected to one another in one piece along a fold line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicants: Bayerishe Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, ElringKlinger AG
    Inventors: Armin Diez, Hubertus Goesmann, Axelle Hauck, Christian Zachar
  • Publication number: 20140038029
    Abstract: The invention relates to an energy storage module for a device for supplying voltage, in particular, of a motor vehicle, comprising a plurality of in particular prismatic storage cells, which are stacked together at least in one row, are arranged one behind the other and are braced between at least two end plates by means of at least one tie rod or a wrapping, wherein at least one of the end plates comprises a layer structure of at least three layers and/or the tie rod consists of a fiber composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Markus Thurmeier, Hubertus Goesmann, Robert Lustig, Eva Vietze, Stephan Zuegner
  • Publication number: 20140038021
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an energy storage module for an apparatus for supplying voltage, in particular of a motor vehicle, in which the energy storage module has a plurality of prismatic storage cells which, in a manner stacked to form at least one row, are arranged one behind the other and are braced between two end plates by means of at least one tie rod. The tie rod may be in the form of a thermally conductive metal sheet for dissipating the heat from the storage cells to a cooling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Hubertus Goesmann, Bjoern Lath
  • Publication number: 20140038030
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an energy storage module for an apparatus for supplying voltage of a motor vehicle, wherein the energy storage module comprises a plurality of prismatic storage cells which are stacked in at least one row, are arranged one behind the other and are braced between at least two end plates by means of at least one tie rod, wherein at least one of the end plates has a layer structure comprising at least three successive layers, wherein two outer layers surround at least one inner layer, and wherein the inner layer has a wavy and/or diffuse structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Hubertus GOESMANN
  • Publication number: 20140011066
    Abstract: Apparatus for supplying voltage to a motor vehicle, in particular a storage module, includes a cell stack with a plurality of storage cells, which each have a storage cell housing and, a front and a rear plate-like element, which are each connected to one another via a left-hand and a right-hand clamping element. The cell stack is clamped in between the plate-like elements by use of the clamping elements. In addition, outer wall insulation is provided which extends in the manner of a ring or sleeve along storage cell outer walls around the cell stack and electrically insulates the cell stack with respect to the plate-like elements and/or the clamping elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thomas HOEFLER, Hubertus GOESMANN, Moritz BUSCHER, Gerd WOESLE
  • Publication number: 20120276431
    Abstract: To provide a cell connector for the electrically conductive connection of a first cell terminal of a first electrochemical cell and a second cell terminal of a second electrochemical cell of an electrochemical device, which allows a reliable and fail-safe connection of the cell terminals, it is proposed that the cell connector comprises a first contact section for connection to the first cell terminal, a second contact section for connection to the second cell terminal and an elastically and/or plastically deformable compensation region, which connects the first contact section and the second contact section to one another and allows a movement of these contact sections relative to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Jan Groshert, Armin Diez, Wolfgang Fritz, Michael Kohnle, Axelle Hauck, Philipp Petz, Hubertus Goesmann
  • Publication number: 20120231320
    Abstract: A device for electrical interconnection of cells (12) of a battery pack (11) by means of cell connectors (15) and a battery pack (11) having such cell connectors (15) are distinguished as being convenient for assembly and functionally reliable in that at least one mounting plate (16), which can be latched on the battery pack (11) in a mounting frame (17), is fitted with cell connectors (15) which are electrically isolated from one another, on the basis of the geometric requirement of cell poles (13) to be interconnected to one another, which cell connectors (15) each have flexible brackets (19) for their apex areas (23) to make elastic contact with the end surfaces (26) of cell poles (13). The brackets (19), which are supported by one flank in the form of a flexible spring on the mounting plate (16), are part of a stamped grid, which also comprises conductor tracks (32) which are integrally connected thereto, for example for connection of a battery management means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG, DIEHL STIFTUNG & CO. KG
    Inventors: Harald Heck, Andreas Volek, Ralf Hojda, Uwe Marx, Harald Wich, Rolf Pechloff, Frank Warmuth, Dirk Hopsch, Jörg Seybold, Hubertus Goesmann, Philipp Petz, Axelle Hauck
  • Publication number: 20120169195
    Abstract: A closure device provides an emergency degassing function, pressure equalization and condensate removal for a housing sealed off from the environment. The closure device has a frame, fastenable to a housing opening and having a frame opening, as well as a closure element, for closing the housing opening. The closure element is configured or arranged relative to the frame such that a path is formed in or through the closure element in a first closure position by the gravitational force acting on the closure element. The path enables an exchange of air between the housing interior and the environment as well as a discharge of condensation water. A second closure position, in which the path is sealed closed is producable by water impinging on the closure element from the environment. If a specified overpressure is exceeded, the closure element is detachable from the frame opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Eckstein, Hubertus Goesmann
  • Publication number: 20120129018
    Abstract: A power supply device for a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle, comprises one or more storage cell modules, each of which includes one or more electrochemical storage cells and/or double layer capacitors that are arranged next to and/or on top of one another. The device includes a cooler block having a holder for the storage cell modules and a heat dissipating structure for dissipating heat emitted by the storage cell modules. The heat dissipating structure is provided on at least one side of the holder. The cooler block includes a clamping device operatively configured to generate a predefined force by which the heat dissipating structure can be pressed against a respective storage cell module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank ECKSTEIN, Bjoern LATH, Hubertus GOESMANN, Micha DIRMEIER, Philipp PETZ, Alexander MEIJERING
  • Publication number: 20120121946
    Abstract: A device for supplying power to a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle, includes one or more storage cell modules, each of which includes one or more electrochemical storage cells and/or double layer capacitors that are arranged next to and/or on top of one another. The device has a cooler block that includes a holder for the storage cell modules and a structure for dissipating the heat emitted by the storage cell modules. The cooler block has a force absorbing device with at least one—in particular, plate-shaped—force absorbing element, by which in the case of a crash a force acting on the device is absorbed and is deflected around the storage cell modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Eckstein, Bjoern Lath, Hubertus Goesmann, Micha Dirmeier, Philipp Petz
  • Publication number: 20110267778
    Abstract: A voltage supply apparatus for a motor vehicle, especially a passenger car, truck or a motorcycle, includes a storage cell arrangement having one or more electrochemical storage cells and/or double layer capacitors that are mounted on top of each other. The storage cell arrangement is releasably connected in a form-fitting way to a heat-conducting cooling device that removes heat from the storage cells and/or double layer capacitors such that at least some of the storage cells and/or double layer capacitors of a respective storage cell group can each be thermally connected with the heat-conducting cooling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank ECKSTEIN, Bjoern Lath, Hubertus Goesmann, Micha Dirmeier, Alexander Meijering, Philipp Petz, Nicolas Flahaut
  • Publication number: 20110097618
    Abstract: In order to produce a connecting device for the electrically conductive connection of a plurality of cell terminals of electro-chemical cells of an electro-chemical device which enables the cell connector to be mounted on the electro-chemical cells in a simple and rapid manner wherein the device comprises two or more cell connectors for respectively connecting two cell terminals of different electro-chemical cells to one another in electrically conductive manner, it is proposed that, in an assembly state of the connecting device, at least two cell connectors be integrally connected together after separating out the cell connectors from a starting material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Axelle Hauck, Philipp Petz, Hubertus Goesmann, Jan Groshert, Armin Diez, Wolfgang Fritz, Michael Kohnle
  • Publication number: 20100119921
    Abstract: A power supply device for a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger vehicle or a motorcycle, includes a plurality of electrochemical storage cells and/or double-layer capacitors. The electrochemical storage cells and/or double-layer capacitors have a casing surface and, in an axial direction, a base surface and a cover surface which are connected by the casing surface, and each include electrodes. Adjacent to the casing surface of at least one of the storage cells and/or double-layer capacitors, a heat-conducting cooling apparatus is disposed which, although electrically insulated from the at least one storage cell and/or double-layer capacitor, is in thermal contact with a first circumferential section of the casing surface and dissipates the heat energy introduced by the casing surfaces of the at least one storage cell and/or the double-layer capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Alexander MEIJERING, Micha Dirmeier, Philipp Petz, Nicolas Flahaut, Frank Eckstein, Bjoern Lath, Hubertus Goesmann
  • Publication number: 20090111009
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying power to a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger vehicle or motorcycle, has a plurality of electrochemical storage cells. At least one of the electrodes respectively situated in the storage cells is made of metal or is provided with a metal layer essentially over its entire surface. The metal electrode or the metal layer, in particular a metal foil, is connected in an electrically conductive manner via a connecting element to a terminal provided outside the storage cell. To provide a reliable apparatus for supplying power, in particular for the intermittent electric motor drive of a motor vehicle, a thermally conductive cooling plate, which is in thermal contact with essentially each of the terminals of the storage cells, is provided. The cooling plate dissipates the thermal energy which is supplied by the metal electrodes or the metal layers on the electrodes to the terminal via the connecting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Hubertus GOESMANN, Jens Vetter, Martin Mayr, Siegfried Pint