Abstract: The present disclosure sets out a receiving structure for battery cells and, in particular for a high-voltage battery for a motor vehicle, the structure including a cell holder made of a foam material with recesses for receiving and fixing the respective battery cells, the cell holder being shaped in such a way that, when the battery cells are arranged in the recesses as intended, at least one region is left free at the respective battery cells, so that an electrically non-conductive cooling medium can flow around this region. The disclosure further sets out a battery and in particular a high-voltage battery for a motor vehicle, having at least one such receiving structure as well as to a method for producing a receiving structure for battery cells.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for operating a heat exchanger and an energy store heat exchange system with an energy store including multiple electrochemical cells for providing electrical energy, with a flow duct for providing the cells with a flow of a heat-exchange medium in a flow direction, wherein the cells are arranged in series in the flow direction, wherein the cells each have a heat-exchange surface around which the heat-exchange medium can be made to flow and through which heat can be exchanged between the heat-exchanging medium and the cell, wherein a first (in the flow direction (S)) cell has a first heat-exchange surface, wherein a second cell, arranged downstream of the first cell, has a second heat-exchange surface, the second heat-exchange surface being larger than the first heat-exchange surface, and with an open- and/or closed-loop control unit for setting the volumetric flow.

Abstract: A voltage tap for measuring a voltage includes at least one contact region and one abutment surface. Using the abutment surface, the voltage tap is electrically connectable to a contact surface of an electrical circuit board. The abutment surface comprises an enlarged surface with respect to the contact surface of the electrical circuit board, so that the electrical connection between the voltage tap and the electrical circuit board is provided independently of a movement of the voltage tap.

Abstract: A module housing made of an electrically insulating plastic material is disclosed. The module housing has a foam body made of an electrically insulating foam material, the foam body having substantially cylindrical receptacles for round cells. The module housing includes axial stops aligned with the receptacles for cell cups of the round cells and recesses for positive terminals of the round cells. The module housing may be used in a battery module.

Abstract: A channel for cooling at least one battery cell is set out. The channel includes a first housing frame and a second housing frame. The first housing frame is connected to the second housing frame and a partially fluid-tight region is formed between the first housing frame 133 and the second housing frame by the shape and material properties of the first housing frame and the second housing frame. The partially fluid-tight region forms the channel and the channel is arranged to allow a coolant to flow through the channel.

Abstract: A battery module housing is set out having a housing inner space which is arranged to receive at least one battery cell. The module housing includes a housing inner wall which spatially separates the housing inner space from a housing outer wall of the battery module housing. The housing inner wall includes at least one opening which is arranged to allow a cooling fluid to flow from the cooling fluid distributor into the housing inner space.

Abstract: A cell connector for electric-conductively connecting round cells of a battery for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The cell connector includes a plurality of electric-conductive contact elements for connecting two each of the round cells in series connection on the face side. The contact elements are each provided with a floor-side or bottom contact surface for producing an integral connection to a respective cell cap of the round cells, and spring arms for producing a force-fit connection to a respective cell cup of the round cells; a plurality of electric-conductive connection webs which connect the contact elements arranged in groups with one another. The contact elements and the connection webs are produced from a common punch-bent part. A method for producing a battery for a motor vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an antagonist of PYCR1 for the treatment and/or prevention of a neoplastic disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interior trim part of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising a composite having a carrier (30) and a decorative element (10) on one side of the carrier, the decorative element comprising a viewing side (11) visible to an observer from the interior (100) of the vehicle comprising a substantially continuously closed surface at least in a partial region (B1), characterized in that the composite is thinner within the partial region (B1) facing away from the viewing side perpendicular to the viewing side, and is capable of ultrasonic vibration in the thinned region (B1), and by an ultrasonic sensor having an ultrasonic transducer, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is connected to the side of the composite facing away from the viewing side (11) over the entire surface of the thinned area (B1).

Abstract: A luminous device for a vehicle includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes, a series resistor connecting the plurality of light-emitting diodes to a voltage source, and a control unit configured to control the light-emitting diodes by means of pulse widths modulation (PWM).

Abstract: A luminous device for a vehicle includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes, a series resistor connecting the plurality of light-emitting diodes to a voltage source, and a control unit configured to control the light-emitting diodes by means of pulse widths modulation (PWM).

Abstract: An operating control, in particular in a motor vehicle, wherein the operating control has at least one actuating element for actuating the operating control. The operating control comprises at least one sensor element operatively connected to the actuating element for registering an actuation, and at least one oscillator coil fixedly connected to the actuating element for emitting a mechanical feedback signal, in particular bending waves, through the actuating element. The feedback signal is haptically and/or acoustically perceivable, preferably simultaneously haptically and acoustically perceivable. The operating control includes a controller element for activating the oscillator coil in case of actuation of the operating control.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interior trim part of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising a composite having a carrier (30) and a decorative element (10) on one side of the carrier, the decorative element comprising a viewing side (11) visible to an observer from the interior (100) of the vehicle comprising a substantially continuously closed surface at least in a partial region (B1), characterized in that the composite is thinner within the partial region (B1) facing away from the viewing side perpendicular to the viewing side, and is capable of ultrasonic vibration in the thinned region (B1), and by an ultrasonic sensor having an ultrasonic transducer, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is connected to the side of the composite facing away from the viewing side (11) over the entire surface of the thinned area (B1).

Abstract: A process for producing phenol and methyl ethyl ketone comprises contacting benzene with a C4 alkylating agent under alkylation conditions with catalyst comprising zeolite beta or a molecular sieve having an X-ray diffraction pattern including d-spacing maxima at 12.4±0.25, 6.9±0.15, 3.57±0.07 and 3.42±0.07 Angstrom to produce an alkylation effluent comprising sec-butylbenzene. The sec-butylbenzene is then oxidized to produce a hydroperoxide and the hydroperoxide is decomposed to produce phenol and methyl ethyl ketone.

Abstract: An operating control, in particular in a motor vehicle, wherein the operating control has at least one actuating element for actuating the operating control. The operating control comprises at least one sensor element operatively connected to the actuating element for registering an actuation, and at least one oscillator coil fixedly connected to the actuating element for emitting a mechanical feedback signal, in particular bending waves, through the actuating element. The feedback signal is haptically and/or acoustically perceivable, preferably simultaneously haptically and acoustically perceivable. The operating control includes controller element for activating the oscillator coil in case of actuation of the operating control.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of a combined piezo/luminescent film for use as actuating element, especially in vehicles, comprising the steps: provision of a film-type base material (1); application of a piezoelectric varnish (2) onto the base material at least in a first partial area (A1, A2) so as to form a piezoelectric switch surface in the first partial area; application of a luminescent varnish (3) onto the base material in at least a second partial area (B1, B2) so as to be able to illuminate the switch surface in the second partial area; covering at least of the first and second partial area with a top layer (4) that is bonded to the base material. In addition, the present invention describes an actuating element with a combined piezo/luminescent film produced in such a manner.

Abstract: An actuating element for a function carrier (4) in a motor vehicle having a piezoelectric element (1), preferably a piezoelectric foil and a decorative surface (2), mounted above the piezoelectric element (1). Further, a system of at least two actuating elements characterized in that the actuating elements have a common piezoelectric element (1), preferably a piezoelectric foil. Finally, a method for the production of such an actuating element or such a system including the steps of producing at least one piezoelectric element (1), applying at least one piezoelectric element (1), connecting each piezoelectric element (1) to an evaluation unit and a control unit, and covering each piezoelectric element (1) preferably with one decorative surface (2).

Abstract: A process for producing phenol and methyl ethyl ketone comprises contacting benzene with a C4 alkylating agent under alkylation conditions with catalyst comprising zeolite beta or a molecular sieve having an X-ray diffraction pattern including d-spacing maxima at 12.4±0.25, 6.9±0.15, 3.57±0.07 and 3.42±0.07 Angstrom to produce an alkylation effluent comprising sec-butylbenzene. The sec-butylbenzene is then oxidized to produce a hydroperoxide and the hydroperoxide is decomposed to produce phenol and methyl ethyl ketone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of a combined piezo/luminescent film for use as actuating element, especially in vehicles, comprising the steps: provision of a film-type base material (1); application of a piezoelectric varnish (2) onto the base material at least in a first partial area (A1, A2) so as to form a piezoelectric switch surface in the first partial area; application of a luminescent varnish (3) onto the base material in at least a second partial area (B1, B2) so as to be able to illuminate the switch surface in the second partial area; covering at least of the first and second partial area with a top layer (4) that is bonded to the base material. In addition, the present invention describes an actuating element with a combined piezo/luminescent film produced in such a manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating element for a function carrier (4) in a motor vehicle having a piezoelectric element (1), preferably a piezoelectric foil and a decorative surface (2), mounted above the piezoelectric element (1). Further, the invention relates to a system of at least two actuating elements according to the preceding claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the actuating elements have a common piezoelectric element (1), preferably a piezoelectric foil. Finally, the invention relates to a method for the production of such an actuating element or a system comprising the steps of producing at least one piezoelectric element (1), applying at least one piezoelectric element (1), connecting each piezoelectric element (1) to an evaluation unit and a control unit, and covering each piezoelectric element (1) preferably with one decorative surface (2).