Abstract: A separator for a galvanic element, more particularly a lithium ion cell, includes at least one positive electrode and at least one negative electrode that are configured to be separated by a separator. The separator includes a substrate composed of at least one high-temperature-resistant, fiber-forming polymer that has a melting point above 200° C. The substrate also includes at least one further polymer that has a lower melting point than the high-temperature-resistant polymer of the substrate and that connects the fibers of the high-temperature-resistant polymer.

Abstract: A housing for a gas-tight rechargeable battery includes a proportional valve that is arranged at an opening in a housing wall. The proportional valve has a valve body that is influenced by force in the direction of its closed position and towards the interior of the housing. The proportional valve is embodied at least partially from metal such that it allows the through-flow of gas if the pressure that is prevailing in the housing exceeds a construction-dependent pressure limit value. The proportional valve is configured to be connected electrically to the cathode of the rechargeable battery. A contact element embodied at least partially from metal is configured to be connected electrically to the anode of the rechargeable battery and is arranged on the outside of the housing such that the valve body comes into physical contact with the contact element after the proportional valve has achieved a defined open position.

Abstract: An electrochemical energy storage device includes a cell space for at least partially accommodating an anode and a cathode. The cell space is separated at least partially from the external surroundings by a housing. The energy storage device at least partially includes a coating configured to foam by the action of heat.

Abstract: A battery includes at least one battery cell in a battery cell housing and includes a housing cover having a monitoring circuit. An electrode of the at least one battery cell is connected in an electrically conductive manner to the battery cell housing via a switching mechanism in the monitoring circuit. The monitoring circuit is configured to open the switching mechanism when a malfunction signal is detected. The switching mechanism is closed during normal operation. Separate contacts provide contact to the cell housing in a module assembly and the electrode is disconnectable from the battery cell housing.

Abstract: A battery cell has at least one terminal configured to electrically connect the battery cell. The at least one terminal has at least two connection devices. Each of the at least two connection devices is configured to electrically connect the at least one terminal to one cell connector.

Abstract: A battery includes at least two battery cells and a first electrical connection between a first battery pole of one of the at least two battery cells and a second battery pole of one other battery cell of the at least two battery cells. A second electrical connection branches off from the first electrical connection for the purpose of measuring a battery cell voltage of at least one battery cell of the at least two battery cells.

Abstract: A device for restraining an energy store is provided that includes one or more cells disposed between a first side of the energy store and a second side of the energy store vertically opposite to the first side. The device has at least one first mounting device designed for transferring a first clamping force acting in the direction of the second side to the first side of the energy store, and at least one second mounting device designed for transferring a second clamping force acting in the direction of the first side to the second side o the energy store, and at least one elastic clamping device designed for providing the first and second clamping forces and further designed for adapting a distance between the at least one first mounting device and the at least one second mounting device to a permissible distance between the first and the second side.

Abstract: A device for cooling a vehicle battery is provided that includes a plurality of electric storage elements, and a cooling body being flowed through by a coolant fluid, wherein at least one of the electric storage elements is fixed at least on one cooling plate in thermal contact, and wherein the cooling plate is connected to the cooling body so that heat may be transferred from the storage element to the fluid, wherein the cooling plate has a planar mechanical connection to the cooling body.

Abstract: An insulating device for an electrochemical energy storage unit is provided, wherein the insulating device includes a cooling plate that comprises at least one opening. A contact rail is provided for dissipating heat and a retaining element for fixing an arrangement between the cooling plate and the contact rail and has a shaft extending through the opening of the cooling plate, and a first intermediate space is defined by a distance between a wall of the opening and the shaft and/or a second intermediate space is defined by a distance between an edge of the contact rail and the shaft. A connecting element having a surface including an electrically insulating material is disposed between a main surface of the cooling plate and a surface of the contact rail, and a partial region thereof protrudes into the first and/or the second intermediate space.

Abstract: A method comprising a step of providing a cooling plate having at least one exposed cooling channel designed for guiding a cooling fluid. The method further comprises a step of providing a mounting unit designed for receiving and fixing at least one energy storage unit. The method finally comprises a step of connecting the cooling plate to the mounting unit, whereby the at least one cooling channel is closed.

Abstract: A module system is provided that includes at least one module support and at least one module support and at least one energy storage module that is connected to the at least one module support. The module support and the energy storage module have cooling fluid connections, electric contacts, and coupling elements that are adapted to each other.

Abstract: A method for producing an energy storage device for at least one electrochemical energy storage unit is provided. The method includes a step of providing the at least one electrochemical energy storage unit suitable for providing energy for a drive of a vehicle, and a step of at least partially insert molding the at least one electrochemical energy storage unit in a casting compound in order to produce the energy storage device, wherein the at least one electrochemical energy storage unit is positively or adhesively connected to the casting compound in the insert molding step.

Abstract: A device for restraining an energy store is provided that includes one or more cells disposed between a first side of the energy store and a second side of the energy store vertically opposite to the first side. The device has at least one first mounting device designed for transferring a first clamping force acting in the direction of the second side to the first side of the energy store, and at least one second mounting device designed for transferring a second clamping force acting in the direction of the first side to the second side o the energy store, and at least one elastic clamping device designed for providing the first and second clamping forces and further designed for adapting a distance between the at least one first mounting device and the at least one second mounting device to a permissible distance between the first and the second side.

Abstract: A galvanic element has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a separator lying in between, wherein the separator consists at least partially of a polymer of which the melting and/or softening temperature is >200° C. A multi-layer separator for galvanic elements, in particular for lithium-ion batteries, includes at least one layer of the polymer with a melting and/or softening temperature >200° C.

Abstract: An electrochemical element includes at least one individual cell having electrodes arranged on a sheet-like separator, wherein the electrodes have been applied to the separator by at least one adhesive.

Abstract: A device for cooling a vehicle battery is provided that includes a plurality of electric storage elements, and a cooling body being flowed through by a coolant fluid, wherein at least one of the electric storage elements is fixed at least on one cooling plate in thermal contact, and wherein the cooling plate is connected to the cooling body so that heat may be transferred from the storage element to the fluid, wherein the cooling plate has a planar mechanical connection to the cooling body.

Abstract: A galvanic element includes at least one single cell having electrodes arranged on a substantially flat separator, at least one of which has a current collector provided with an output lug overlapping an edge area of the separator, with at least one thin layer being arranged in this edge area such that direct mechanical contact is prevented between the output lug and the separator.

Abstract: A device for cooling a vehicle battery is provided that includes a plurality of electrical storage elements, and a cooling element having ducts for a fluid to flow through, wherein the electrical storage elements are in thermal contact with the cooling elements and heat can be transmitted from the storage elements to the fluid, and wherein the cooling element which comprises the ducts is embodied as at least one extruded profile.

Abstract: A rechargeable electrochemical cell includes at least one lithium-intercalating electrode; a thin flexible housing, which is closed in a sealed manner, including two films connected to one another by an adhesive or sealing layer; and at least one current output conductor in which an irreversibly tripping thermal fuse is integrated, and the fuse is arranged within the housing and/or embedded in the adhesive or sealing layer.

Abstract: A housing film for electrochemical elements includes a barrier layer having a polymeric structure which has been deposited from the gas phase on to a support layer, an electrochemical element which has at least one positive electrode and at least one negative electrode and has at least one such film. A process for producing the electrochemical element includes steps wherein at least two electrodes are applied next to one another on a substrate and are covered with a film, where the substrate and/or the film is such a housing film.