Patents by Inventor Ralf Joswig

Ralf Joswig 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).

  • Patent number: 11888169
    Abstract: An energy storage module comprising a plurality of electrochemical cells for storing electric energy and comprising at least one contacting device for electrically contacting the plurality of electrochemical cells. Each of the electrochemical cells has a first flat connection lug for contacting a first electrode of the respective electrochemical cell and a second flat connection lug for contacting a second electrode of the respective electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cells are arranged in a stacked formation and form a cell pack such that the first and second flat connection lugs extend outwards from two opposing sides of the cell pack in an at least substantially perpendicular manner. According to the invention, the at least one contacting device is substantially comb-shaped in particular and has a plurality of teeth which are formed and arranged such that a first or second connection lug is or can be received between two adjacent teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: CLARIOS ADVANCED SOLUTIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Henning Eisermann, Benjamin Schwarzien, Joerg Birkholz, Marco Jansen, Ralf Joswig
  • Patent number: 11862767
    Abstract: The invention relates to an energy storage module. The energy storage module includes a plurality of energy storage cells, where each of the plurality of energy storage cells is connected electrically. The energy storage module further includes a housing having a portion that receives the plurality of energy storage cells, a measurement line integrated into the housing, and a barrier layer arranged between the housing and the plurality of energy storage cells. The barrier layer is at least in the portion of the housing and is impermeable to gases and liquids. An energy storage system and a method for continuously producing energy storage modules are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: CLARIOS ADVANCED SOLUTIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Helge Brenner, Ralf Joswig, Markus Hoh
  • Publication number: 20230318080
    Abstract: A cell assembly having a cell frame, into which a thermal plate is integrated, a lithium-ion pouch cell having positive and a negative cell terminals in which the positive and negative cell terminals have a substantially planar shape and are arranged at a top side of the pouch cell. The positive and negative cell terminals extend at least substantially perpendicular from the top side of the pouch cell. The cell assembly has a compression element in which the cell frame is configured to receive and house the pouch cell and the compression element in a space defined by the thermal plate and the cell frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Marco JANSEN, Joerg BIRKHOLZ, Henning EISERMANN, Martin WIEGMANN, Ralf JOSWIG
  • Patent number: 11724605
    Abstract: A lithium ion (Li-ion) battery module includes a module terminal configured to electrically couple the Li-ion battery module to an electrical connector of an external load. The module terminal includes a conductive component and a sealing shim secured to the conductive component, the sealing shim being formed from a polymeric material. The Li-ion battery module includes a housing containing a plurality of Li-ion battery cells and having an opening through which the conductive component of the module terminal at least partially protrudes. The sealing shim of the module terminal is directly secured to the housing and forms a seal isolating an interior of the housing from the external environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Clarios Advanced Solutions GmbH
    Inventors: Helge Brenner, Markus Hoh, Ralf Joswig, Martin Wiegmann
  • Patent number: 11688900
    Abstract: A cell assembly, having a cell frame, into which bus bars and a thermal plate are integrated, and a lithium-ion pouch cell having a first face and a second face opposite the first face are provided. The pouch cell further includes positive and negative cell terminals arranged at a top end of the pouch cell, and a compression element. The cell frame is configured to receive and house the pouch cell and the compression element in a space defined by the thermal plate and the cell frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: CLARIOS ADVANCED SOLUTIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Joerg Birkholz, Marco Jansen, Martin Wiegmann, Henning Eisermann, Ralf Joswig, Benjamin Schwarzien
  • Patent number: 11600887
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure relief element (11) to be used as an overpressure safety means in devices where a gaseous medium must be rapidly released in case of overpressure, wherein the pressure relief element (11) has at least one notch (9) which is designed as a predetermined breaking point where the pressure relief element (11) breaks at a certain level of overpressure, thereby irreversibly opening an exhaust path for the gaseous medium. The present invention also relates to a pressure relief device of an electrochemical battery, comprising such a pressure relief element and a battery comprising such a pressure relief device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: CLARIOS ADVANCED SOLUTIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Ralf Joswig, Martin Wiegmann, Helge Brenner, Markus Hoh, Kevin Chladek
  • Patent number: 11575174
    Abstract: A battery module includes a housing and a base of the housing. The base includes at least two opposing partition support walls, a first external wall, and a second external wall that is substantially perpendicular to the first external wall. The base also includes two or more partitions extending between the at least two opposing partition support walls to define compartments within the base, wherein each of the two or more partitions extend in alignment with the first external wall and transverse to the second external wall. Further, each of the two or more partitions is coupled to at least one of the at least two opposing partition support walls via a corresponding movable connection configured to be movable between a first position angled away from the first external wall, and a second position angled toward the first external wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Clarios Advanced Solutions GmbH
    Inventors: Helge Brenner, Markus Hoh, Ralf Joswig
  • Patent number: 11495834
    Abstract: A battery module includes a carrier configured to receive electrical components. The carrier is electrically insulative and includes a first portion configured to receive a first plurality of electrical components, a second portion configured to receive a second plurality of electrical components, and a flexible region configured to enable the first portion to turn relative to the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Clarios Advanced Solutions GmbH
    Inventors: Helge Brenner, Markus Hoh, Ralf Joswig
  • Publication number: 20220247042
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical cell unit for storing electrical energy, in which the electrochemical cell unit includes at least two lithium-ion pouch cells, a planar element for orienting the at least two lithium-ion pouch cells, and a cell carrier. The at least two lithium-ion pouch cells are provided in the cell carrier and are in electrical contact. The at least two lithium-ion pouch cells also have a first and a second terminal lug. The planar element is provided, preferably centrally, in the cell carrier and in addition, is sandwiched between the at least two lithium-ion pouch cells, at least some portions of the planar element being in contact with the pouch cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Joerg BIRKHOLZ, Marco JANSEN, Henning EISERMANN, Ralf JOSWIG, Benjamin SCHWARZIEN, Martin WIEGMANN
  • Patent number: 11342638
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical cell unit for storing electrical energy, in which the electrochemical cell unit includes at least two lithium-ion pouch cells, a planar element for orienting the at least two lithium-ion pouch cells, and a cell carrier. The at least two lithium-ion pouch cells are provided in the cell carrier and are in electrical contact. The at least two lithium-ion pouch cells also have a first and a second terminal lug. The planar element is provided, preferably centrally, in the cell carrier and in addition, is sandwiched between the at least two lithium-ion pouch cells, at least some portions of the planar element being in contact with the pouch cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: CLARIOS ADVANCED SOLUTIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Joerg Birkholz, Marco Jansen, Henning Eisermann, Ralf Joswig, Benjamin Schwarzien, Martin Wiegmann
  • Publication number: 20220109213
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure relief element (11) to be used as an overpressure safety means in devices where a gaseous medium must be rapidly released in case of overpressure, wherein the pressure relief element (11) has at least one notch (9) which is designed as a predetermined breaking point where the pressure relief element (11) breaks at a certain level of overpressure, thereby irreversibly opening an exhaust path for the gaseous medium. The present invention also relates to a pressure relief device of an electrochemical battery, comprising such a pressure relief element and a battery comprising such a pressure relief device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Ralf Joswig, Martin Wiegmann, Helge Brenner, Markus Hoh, Kevin Chladek
  • Publication number: 20220069397
    Abstract: An energy storage module comprising a plurality of electrochemical cells for storing electric energy and comprising at least one contacting device for electrically contacting the plurality of electrochemical cells. Each of the electrochemical cells has a first flat connection lug for contacting a first electrode of the respective electrochemical cell and a second flat connection lug for contacting a second electrode of the respective electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cells are arranged in a stacked formation and form a cell pack such that the first and second flat connection lugs extend outwards from two opposing sides of the cell pack in an at least substantially perpendicular manner. According to the invention, the at least one contacting device is substantially comb-shaped in particular and has a plurality of teeth which are formed and arranged such that a first or second connection lug is or can be received between two adjacent teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Henning EISERMANN, Benjamin SCHWARZIEN, Joerg BIRKHOLZ, Marco JANSEN, Ralf JOSWIG
  • Patent number: 11239528
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure relief element (11) to be used as an overpressure safety means in devices where a gaseous medium must be rapidly released in case of overpressure, wherein the pressure relief element (11) has at least one notch (9) which is designed as a predetermined breaking point where the pressure relief element (11) breaks at a certain level of overpressure, thereby irreversibly opening an exhaust path for the gaseous medium. The present invention also relates to a pressure relief device of an electrochemical battery, comprising such a pressure relief element and a battery comprising such a pressure relief device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: CLARIOS ADVANCED SOLUTIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Ralf Joswig, Martin Wiegmann, Helge Brenner, Markus Hoh, Kevin Chladek
  • Patent number: 11196118
    Abstract: The invention relates to an energy storage module comprising a plurality of electrochemical cells for storing electric energy and comprising at least one contacting device for electrically contacting the plurality of electrochemical cells. Each of the plurality of electrochemical cells has a first flat connection lug for contacting a first electrode of the respective electrochemical cell and a second flat connection lug for contacting a second electrode of the respective electrochemical cell. The plurality of electrochemical cells are arranged in a stacked formation and form a cell pack such that the first and second flat connection lugs extend outwards from two opposing sides of the cell pack in an at least substantially perpendicular manner. According to the invention, the at least one contacting device is substantially comb-shaped in particular and has a plurality of teeth which are formed and arranged such that a first or second connection lug is received or can be received between two adjacent teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: CLARIOS ADVANCED SOLUTIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Henning Eisermann, Benjamin Schwarzien, Joerg Birkholz, Marco Jansen, Ralf Joswig
  • Publication number: 20210351467
    Abstract: The invention relates to an energy storage module (100), which is produced by a continuous production method, and which comprises the following: a plurality of energy storage cells (10), electrically connected in series, and a housing (20), produced at least in regions and preferably completely from plastic, in which the plurality of energy storage cells (10) is received. A barrier layer is arranged between the housing (20) and the energy storage cells (10) at least in regions, preferably completely. The invention further relates to a production method of such an energy storage module (100), which is produced by means of a continuous production method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Helge Brenner, Ralf Joswig, Markus Hoh
  • Publication number: 20210320356
    Abstract: A battery module includes a housing and a base of the housing. The base includes at least two opposing partition support walls, a first external wall, and a second external wall that is substantially perpendicular to the first external wall. The base also includes two or more partitions extending between the at least two opposing partition support walls to define compartments within the base, wherein each of the two or more partitions extend in alignment with the first external wall and transverse to the second external wall. Further, each of the two or more partitions is coupled to at least one of the at least two opposing partition support walls via a corresponding movable connection configured to be movable between a first position angled away from the first external wall, and a second position angled toward the first external wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Helge Brenner, Markus Hoh, Ralf Joswig
  • Publication number: 20210288366
    Abstract: Disclosed is an energy storage system, in particular for use in a vehicle, preferably for use in a hybrid vehicle, wherein the energy storage system has the following: a multiplicity of lithium ion cells, a housing with an interior space for receiving the lithium-ion cells and having an opening and a cover device. A barrier layer is provided, at least in certain areas, between the interior of the housing and the inner faces of the housing which bound the interior. In this context, the cover device can be or is connected to the housing in such a way that the opening of the housing is or can be closed, specifically in such a way that the cover device forms, at least in certain areas, an outer face of the housing which is closed in this way. The cover device is preferably embodied as a cooling device for regulating the temperature of the energy storage system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Helge Brenner, Ralf Joswig, Markus Hoh
  • Publication number: 20210280926
    Abstract: A cell assembly, having a cell frame, into which a thermal plate is integrated, a lithium-ion pouch cell having positive and a negative cell terminals, wherein the positive and negative cell terminals have a substantially planar shape and are arranged at a top side of the pouch cell, and wherein the positive and negative cell terminals extend at least substantially perpendicular from the top side of the pouch cell, and a compression element, wherein the cell frame is configured to receive and house the pouch cell and the compression element in a space defined by the thermal plate and the cell frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Marco JANSEN, Joerg BIRKHOLZ, Henning EISERMANN, Martin WIEGMANN, Ralf JOSWIG
  • Patent number: 11088413
    Abstract: The invention relates to an energy storage module, which is produced by a continuous production method, and which comprises the following: a plurality of energy storage cells, electrically connected in series, and a housing, produced at least in regions and preferably completely from plastic, in which the plurality of energy storage cells is received. A barrier layer is arranged between the housing and the energy storage cells at least in regions, preferably completely. The invention further relates to a production method of such an energy storage module, which is produced by means of a continuous production method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: CLARIOS ADVANCED SOLUTIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Helge Brenner, Ralf Joswig, Markus Hoh
  • Patent number: 11075424
    Abstract: A battery module includes a housing and a base of the housing. The base includes at least two opposing partition support walls, a first external wall, and a second external wall that is substantially perpendicular to the first external wall. The base also includes two or more partitions extending between the at least two opposing partition support walls to define compartments within the base, wherein each of the two or more partitions extend in alignment with the first external wall and transverse to the second external wall. Further, each of the two or more partitions is coupled to at least one of the at least two opposing partition support walls via a corresponding movable connection configured to be movable between a first position angled away from the first external wall, and a second position angled toward the first external wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Clarios Advanced Solutions GmbH
    Inventors: Helge Brenner, Markus Hoh, Ralf Joswig