Abstract: A battery cell including a cell housing having a first side wall and a second side wall which is parallel to the first side wall. A projecting spacer structure which is formed by the respective side wall is provided on an outer side of the first side wall and/or on an outer side of the second side wall. A liquid-cooled battery includes a plurality of battery cells, which are stacked such that the second side wall of a first battery cell abuts the first side wall of an adjacent second battery cell and a spacer structure of the second side wall of the first battery cell and/or a spacer structure of the first side wall of the second battery cell form at least one respective intermediate space between two adjacent battery cells which is configured such that a cooling liquid (K) flows through the intermediate space during operation.

Abstract: A module for a battery having a housing traversed by passages for coolant, cells arranged between the passages, and sealing bodies arranged in the passages, configured to expand upon heating and partially close the passages.

Abstract: A motor vehicle traction battery module having a battery housing, in which multiple pouch battery cells are arranged. A plate-shaped cooling structure for direct cooling of the pouch battery cells by a cooling liquid is arranged between two adjacent pouch battery cells. The cooling structure which is compressible in the transverse direction (Y) and perpendicular to its plate plane (xz), includes a first studded plate having a constant plate thickness with a plurality of shaped hollow studs, whose stud peaks contact a side wall of an adjacent pouch battery cell; a second studded plate that is identically shaped to the first studded plate, so that the stud peaks of the second studded plate contact a side wall of the adjacent pouch battery cell; and an elastic pressure structure between the two studded plates, through which the two studded plates are pushed away from one another over their entire surface.

Abstract: A motor vehicle traction battery module having an inherently rigid battery housing, in which a plurality of plate-shaped pouch battery cells are arranged parallel to one another. A plate-shaped cooling structure for direct cooling of the pouch battery cells by a cooling liquid is arranged between two adjacent pouch battery cells. The cooling structure, which is compressible in the transverse direction and perpendicular to its plate plane, includes a plurality of inherently rigid trench bodies, each having a trench opening. The trench bodies alternately face with their respective trench openings the one pouch battery cell and the other pouch battery cell of the two adjacent pouch battery cells in such a way that the respective pouch battery cell is directly cooled by a cooling liquid flowing in the respective trench body.

Abstract: A cell housing (10) of a directly cooled battery cell and a battery cell having the cell housing (10) are provided, as well as a vehicle having such a battery cell. The cell housing (10) is configured so that a cooling medium flows directly around it. The cell housing (10) has at least one burst region (11) configured to burst at a defined positive pressure inside the cell housing (10) and to dissipate the positive pressure. Furthermore, the cell housing (10) has a cover flap (12) that is fastened to the cell housing (10) in a pressure-tight manner and extends completely across the burst region (11).

Abstract: A battery device for a motor vehicle powered at least semi-electrically, with a cooling device having a coolant circuit for direct cooling of battery cells and with a battery housing having a housing space for receiving the battery cells. The housing space provides a portion of the coolant circuit, such that a coolant can directly flow around the battery cells. The cooling device includes a terminal device arranged on the battery housing, via which the coolant can be introduced into the battery housing or discharged out of the battery housing. The terminal device provides a degassing opening for the battery housing. In case of a overpressure in the housing space, the degassing opening opens via at least one breaking device.

Abstract: A battery device for a motor vehicle, in particular an electric motor vehicle, having at least two battery cells and a power bus, which are arranged in an interior of a battery housing and can be temperature-controlled by a flowable coolant arranged in the interior. In an intermediate space between the battery cells, the power bus and a deflector element are arranged, wherein the deflector element includes at least one passage opening for the coolant, which passage opening is arranged in such a way that coolant flowing through the passage opening flows along the power bus.

Abstract: A battery cell includes a housing, an electrode stack assembly, and at least one terminal assembly. The electrode stack assembly is arranged in the housing and includes first electrode assemblies and second electrode assemblies. The first electrode assemblies include first electrodes and first strip elements. The second electrode assemblies include second electrodes and second strip elements. At least one terminal assembly includes a base part and a counter-element, which base part includes a first contact face and the counter-element includes a second contact face. The counter-element resiliently engages with at least one groove-like recess of the base part in such a way that a first force is applied to the first contact face and the second contact fact, pushing them towards one another. The first strip elements or second strip elements are arranged between the first contact face and the second contact face.

Abstract: A battery cell includes a housing, an electrode stack assembly, at least one terminal assembly, and at least two counter-elements associated with the terminal assembly. The electrode stack assembly is arranged in the housing and includes first electrode assemblies and second electrode assemblies. The terminal assembly includes a base part, two terminal elements, and at least two arms, which arms respectively extend between the base part and one of the terminal elements and are configured so as to apply a first force on the terminal elements in the direction of the associated counter-elements. First strip elements or second strip elements are arranged between at least one of the terminal elements and at least one of the counter-elements. The base part forms a connecting element for electrically contacting the battery cell, which connecting element can be contacted from the outside, and which base part is electrically connected to the electrodes.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle (1) has an internal combustion engine (2), an electric machine (3) and a transmission (4) for driving a rear axle (5) of the vehicle (1). The internal combustion engine (2) and the electric machine (3) are assigned a common input shaft (6) of the transmission (4). The internal combustion engine (2), the electric machine (3) and a traction battery (19) for the electric machine (3) or a tank for the internal combustion engine (2) are arranged in a rear region of the vehicle (1), transversely with respect to the direction of travel. The electric machine power is greater than the power of the internal combustion engine (2). A high level of electrification of the hybrid drive is possible with optimum utilization of space in the vehicle.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle (1) has an internal combustion engine (2), an electric machine (3) and a transmission (4) for driving a rear axle (5) of the vehicle (1). The internal combustion engine (2) and the electric machine (3) are assigned a common input shaft (6) of the transmission (4). The internal combustion engine (2), the electric machine (3) and a traction battery (19) for the electric machine (3) or a tank for the internal combustion engine (2) are arranged in a rear region of the vehicle (1), transversely with respect to the direction of travel. The electric machine power is greater than the power of the internal combustion engine (2). A high level of electrification of the hybrid drive is possible with optimum utilization of space in the vehicle.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a hybrid vehicle. The hybrid vehicle has an internal combustion engine and a first electric machine, to which a common input shaft of a transmission is assigned, for driving a first axle of the hybrid vehicle. The hybrid vehicle also has a second electric machine for driving a second axle of the hybrid vehicle, and a traction battery is provided for the two electric machines. The electric machines have a total power greater than the power of the internal combustion engine. The method includes operating the first electric machine in a generator mode for charging the traction battery when the hybrid vehicle is driven exclusively by internal combustion engine. The method ensures, with a high level of electrification, a long electromotive travelling range of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a hybrid vehicle. The hybrid vehicle has an internal combustion engine and a first electric machine, to which a common input shaft of a transmission is assigned, for driving a first axle of the hybrid vehicle. The hybrid vehicle also has a second electric machine for driving a second axle of the hybrid vehicle, and a traction battery is provided for the two electric machines. The electric machines have a total power greater than the power of the internal combustion engine. The method includes operating the first electric machine in a generator mode for charging the traction battery when the hybrid vehicle is driven exclusively by internal combustion engine. The method ensures, with a high level of electrification, a long electromotive travelling range of the vehicle.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle (1) has an internal combustion engine (2), an electric machine (3) and a transmission (4) for driving a rear axle (5) of the vehicle (1). The internal combustion engine (2) and the electric machine (3) are assigned a common input shaft (6) of the transmission (4). The internal combustion engine (2), the electric machine (3) and a traction battery (19) for the electric machine (3) or a tank for the internal combustion engine (2) are arranged in a rear region of the vehicle (1), transversely with respect to the direction of travel. The electric machine power is greater than the power of the internal combustion engine (2). A high level of electrification of the hybrid drive is possible with optimum utilization of space in the vehicle.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle has an internal combustion engine, at least one electric drive motor and a starter. The internal combustion engine optionally can be started by the starter or the electric drive motor. However, the internal combustion engine is started by the starter when the vehicle is already being driven by the electric drive motor.

Abstract: A method is employed for starting an internal combustion engine in a hybrid vehicle drive which is driven by an electric motor. A speed of the internal combustion engine is adjusted to a target speed. The internal combustion engine speed exceeds the target speed over a predefined time by a predetermined speed differential.

Abstract: A method and a device control a hybrid vehicle drive. The device contains a multiplicity of control parameter sets having different recovery torques for a conversion control device which sets a recovery torque of the electric motor in an overrun phase, which recovery torques are assigned a respective driving mode indicator. A definition device is provided for defining a current driving mode indicator, as a result of which a control parameter set corresponding to the defined current driving mode indicator can be used to control the conversion control device in an overrun phase of the hybrid vehicle drive.

Abstract: A device and method for heating a positive crankcase ventilation system in a hybrid vehicle includes a ventilation device, provided on a crankcase, and a supercooling cycle for cooling power electronics for an electric motor of the hybrid vehicle. The ventilation device is heatable by way of the supercooling cycle in order to prevent icing of the ventilation device.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle has an internal combustion engine, at least one electric drive motor and a starter. The internal combustion engine optionally can be started by the starter or the electric drive motor. However, the internal combustion engine is started by the starter when the vehicle is already being driven by the electric drive motor.

Abstract: A method is provided for starting a piston engine of a hybrid drive in an electric travel state. The hybrid drive includes at least the piston engine, an electric motor, a transmission, and a clutch situated between the piston engine and the electric motor. A converter lockup clutch, which is switchable into a slip state, is also provided. A slip is set at the converter lockup clutch, and a speed of the electric motor is then increased. The speed and the torque either do not change or only change in a predefined range at the output side of the converter lockup clutch. The clutch is closed to transmit a torque pulse, so that a first top dead center of the piston of the piston engine may be overcome. A predefined slip is then set at the clutch.