Abstract: Sealing frame (1) for utilization in a battery, encompassing a base body (2) whereby the base body (2) encompasses an opening (3), whereby the base body (2) features a first sealing surface (4) and a facing second sealing surface (5) and whereby the first sealing surface (4) and/or the second sealing surface (5) are implemented elastically compressible.

Abstract: Sealing frame (1) for utilization in a battery, encompassing a base body (2) whereby the base body (2) encompasses an opening (3), whereby the base body (2) features a first sealing surface (4) and a facing second sealing surface (5) and whereby the first sealing surface (4) and/or the second sealing surface (5) are implemented elastically compressible. During normal operation, the frame provides an optimal operating temperature and a reliable leak tightness, in the event of failure however the frame permits the electrolyte to escape, effortlessly and directed, characterized by cooling passages (22) that are integrated in the base body (2) and/or a heating device (23) which interfuse the base body (2) at least partially along the lengthwise expansion of the sealing surfaces (4, 5).

Abstract: A ply includes a fibrous nonwoven web fabric forming a foundational structure, wherein the foundational structure includes fibers forming first pores and is partially filled with particles, wherein the particles at least partially fill the first pores so as to form regions filled with particles, wherein the particles in the filled regions form second pores, and wherein an average diameter of the particles is greater than an average pore size of more than 50% of the second pores.

Abstract: An ultrathin, porous, and mechanically stable nonwoven fabric, a method for manufacturing the fabric, and the fabric's use are described. A nonwoven fabric is described having a thickness of less than 30 ?m, which is chemically and/or thermally bonded, whose maximum tensile load in at least one direction is at least 15 N/5 cm, whose stretching in this direction at maximum tensile load is 35% at the most, and which has a porosity of at least 25%. This nonwoven fabric may be used as a separator material or as a carrier material for diaphragms.

Abstract: An electrode module for a redox flow battery, includes an electrode (1) and a sealing frame (2), mechanically connected so that the electrode module that results therefrom can be used with no problems in redox flow cells.

Abstract: Component (1) having at least one element (2) having a curved surface (3), wherein the element (2) is provided with a coded, electronically readable identification (4), which is introduced into the surface as a topographic identification (4), wherein the identification (4) is embodied in such a way that it can be read in two dimensions by means of a reader.

Abstract: An electrochemical energy storage device provides problem-free pressure compensation at a permanently high impermeability, includes a storage housing (1), which encases a volume, in which cells are accommodated, wherein the storage housing (1) protects the volume from the surroundings, and includes a volume compensation device (2), which compensates pressure differences between the interior of the storage housing (1) and the surroundings without a material replacement between the surroundings and the interior of the storage housing (1).

Abstract: A method for reading a topographic structure applied to a component includes providing the component with the topographic structure, applying an agent configured to enhance a contrast of the structure to at least a region of the component where the structure is located and reading the topographic structure after the applying the agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a battery comprising at least two cells positioned beside one another, which form an interspace therebetween, with the aim of providing a battery, the cells of which following simple fabrication and positioning, are permanently accommodated in a material-preserving manner in the batter. Said battery is characterized in that the interspace is filled with a porous and deformable compensating element for controlling the temperature of the cells.

Abstract: A valve apparatus (4) is provided for a housing (2) of an electrochemical current source (1). Furthermore, the magnetic valve apparatus (4) is provided for, among other things, battery housings, fuel cell housings as well as chemical or biological reactors. As a result of using a magnetic valve apparatus (4) as an excess pressure valve, the housing (2) can be designed to operate safely even after years of use, and in addition, the valve apparatus (4) can automatically change back into the closed position after an opening and a pressure degradation and can thus build up again a protection against the penetration of fluids into the inner space (5) of the housing without external action.

Abstract: The invention concerns a sealing frame (10) for use in a battery, including a primary body (11), wherein the primary body (11) surrounds an opening (12), at least one circumferential compressible elastic seal (17), which surrounds the opening (12), wherein a trigger area (21) is provided on one edge of the opening (12), wherein a continuous deviation opening (20) is formed in the primary body (12) contiguous to the trigger area (21).

Abstract: A closing element for closing an opening (3) of a battery housing (1), including a cover (5), whereby the cover (5) comprises a connection groove (6) into which groove a wall (13) of a battery housing (1) can be inserted, whereby a connection piece (7) that can be deformed without destruction projects from the cover (5) and whereby the connection piece (7) is provided with a nipple (8). The closing element solves the problem of designing and further developing a battery housing in such a manner that it has a reliable tightness in normal operation but in abnormal occurrences it allows gases to escape without problems and in a directed manner without parts of the battery housing or of a valve being slung away in an uncontrolled manner.

Abstract: A seal (2) for a housing, in particular, for a battery housing or for another electrochemical energy storage device, comprising a base body (5), the base body (5) having profile seals (6) with profiled sealing surfaces (7), and the profile seals (6) having first ends (6a) and second ends (6b) are interconnected by a corner connector (8) at one end (6a, 6b) of each seal.

Abstract: A sensor for detecting liquids in apparatuses for storing energy, an apparatus for storing energy, a monitoring system for monitoring apparatuses for storing energy, and a method for monitoring apparatuses for storing energy are provided.

Abstract: Component (1) having at least one element (2) having a curved surface (3), wherein the element (2) is provided with a coded, electronically readable identification (4), which is introduced into the surface as a topographic identification (4), wherein the identification (4) is embodied in such a way that it can be read in two dimensions by means of a reader.

Abstract: An electrochemical energy storage device provides problem-free pressure compensation at a permanently high impermeability, includes a storage housing (1), which encases a volume, in which cells are accommodated, wherein the storage housing (1) protects the volume from the surroundings, and includes a volume compensation device (2), which compensates pressure differences between the interior of the storage housing (1) and the surroundings without a material replacement between the surroundings and the interior of the storage housing (1).

Abstract: A method for reading a topographic structure applied to a component includes providing the component with the topographic structure, applying an agent configured to enhance a contrast of the structure to at least a region of the component where the structure is located and reading the topographic structure after the applying the agent.

Abstract: Sealing frame (1) for utilization in a battery, encompassing a base body (2) whereby the base body (2) encompasses an opening (3), whereby the base body (2) features a first sealing surface (4) and a facing second sealing surface (5) and whereby the first sealing surface (4) and/or the second sealing surface (5) are implemented elastically compressible.

Abstract: A battery includes at least two sealing frames and at least one cell. The sealing frames include a base body defining an opening wherein the base body includes a first sealing surface embodied to be elastically compressible and positioned against opposite sides of a tapered area of the at least one cell.

Abstract: A component includes at least one element made of a sealing material, wherein a topographic marking is incorporated into the at least one element,