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B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks 142
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1.

BATTERY HOUSING COMPONENT FOR A BATTERY HOUSING, BATTERY HOUSING FOR RECEIVING A PLURALITY OF BATTERY COMPONENTS AND BATTERY HAVING A BATTERY HOUSING

      
Application Number EP2024068275
Publication Number 2025/003420
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-28
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wolf, Hartmut
  • Torres, Gines

Abstract

The present invention relates to a battery housing component (10) for a battery housing (2), having a plurality of receiving devices (20) for receiving a multiplicity of battery components (3). The battery housing component (10) has a number of through openings (30) corresponding to the plurality of receiving devices (20), said through openings being formed in a base (11) of the battery housing component (10), wherein in a top view of the base (11) of the battery housing component (10), one through opening (30) is in each case at least partially enclosed by one receiving device (20), and wherein the battery component (10) has a sealing layer (40) for sealing the through openings (30), wherein the sealing layer (40) is integrally bonded to the base (11) of the battery housing component (10). The present invention also relates to a battery housing (2) having a battery housing component (10), and to a battery (1) having a battery housing (2) and a plurality of battery components (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
  • H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
  • B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
  • B29C 70/02 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising combinations of reinforcements and fillers incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced or non-filled layers

2.

BATTERY HOUSING COMPONENT FOR A BATTERY HOUSING, BATTERY HOUSING FOR RECEIVING A LARGE NUMBER OF BATTERY COMPONENTS, AND BATTERY HAVING A BATTERY HOUSING

      
Application Number EP2024068274
Publication Number 2025/003419
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-28
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wolf, Hartmut
  • Ils, André
  • Pechan, Alexander
  • Strack, Mario

Abstract

The present invention relates to a battery housing component (10) for a battery housing (2), having a large number of receiving devices (20) for receiving a plurality of battery components (3). The battery housing component (10) has a number of recesses (30) which corresponds to the large number of receiving devices (20), the recesses being formed in a base (11) of the battery housing component (10), wherein, in a plan view of the base (11) of the battery housing component (10), each recess (30) is at least partially surrounded by a respective receiving device (20). The recesses (30) each have a recess base (31) and at least one side wall (32), wherein the side walls (32) are each integrally connected to the base (11) of the battery housing component (10) and to the associated recess bases (31), and wherein the side walls (32) each have extension component, which runs orthogonally with respect to a surface defined by the base (11). The present invention also relates to a battery housing (2) having a battery housing component (10), and to a battery (1) having a battery housing (2) and a large number of battery components (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases

3.

SENSOR CLEANING WITH IMPROVED CLEANING LIQUID COLLECTION

      
Application Number 18694469
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-24
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Davies, Chris
  • Sierra, Nelly
  • Naveen, Hosur

Abstract

The present invention discloses a sensor cleaning device (3) for cleaning an exterior sensor surface (4) of a sensor (2), in particular an optical camera or a LiDAR, for use in automotive applications, comprising—a dispensing device (6) with a cleaning liquid dispensing unit (7) for dispensing a cleaning liquid (8) towards the exterior sensor surface (4) of the sensor (2)—a collecting unit (12) for collecting cleaning liquid (8) dispensed from the dispensing device (6) towards the exterior sensor surface (4), wherein—the dispensing device (6) comprises a receiving fluid 7 connector (9) for receiving the cleaning liquid (8), and—the collecting unit (12) comprises at least one return fluid connector (17) for releasing collected cleaning liquid (8). The sensor cleaning device (3) is characterized in that,—the collecting unit (12) comprises a movable cover element (13). which is movable between a protruding position, in which the collecting unit (12) collects a maximum amount of the cleaning liquid (8) dispensed from the dispensing device (6) towards the exterior sensor surface (4) of the sensor (2) via its collecting opening (15), and a retracted position, in 10 which the cover element (13) is retracted into a position out of a field of view of the sensor (2). The present invention also discloses a sensor unit (1) comprising a sensor (2), in particular an optical camera or a LiDAR, for use in automotive applications and an above sensor cleaning device (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
  • B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
  • B60S 1/54 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air

4.

IMPROVED SENSOR CLEANING BASED ON REQUIRED CLEANING INTENSITY

      
Application Number 18701486
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-15
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Plant, David
  • Davies, Chris
  • Sierra, Nelly

Abstract

A sensor cleaning device for cleaning an exterior sensor surface of a sensor, in particular an optical camera or a LiDAR, for use in automotive applications. The sensor cleaning device includes at least one wiper element and a wiper rig, which supports the at least one wiper element, and which is movable to move the at least one wiper element across the exterior sensor surface. The sensor cleaning device is adjustable to adjust its cleaning intensity for cleaning the exterior sensor surface based on a required cleaning intensity for cleaning the exterior sensor surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
  • B60S 1/34 - Wiper armsMountings therefor
  • B60S 1/38 - Wiper blades

5.

COOLING DEVICE FOR INSTALLATION INTO A BATTERY HOUSING, BATTERY HOUSING FOR ACCOMMODATING AT LEAST ONE BATTERY COMPONENT, BATTERY HAVING A BATTERY HOUSING

      
Application Number EP2024064831
Publication Number 2024/246156
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-29
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kopiec, Christian
  • Kumar, Roshan

Abstract

Cooling device (10) for installation into a battery housing, wherein the cooling device (10) has a base plate (20) and a covering plate (30). The at least one connecting surface of the base plate (20) consists of a metal and the at least one connecting surface and a cooling surface (32) of the covering plate (30) that is situated opposite the connecting surface consist of a metal. The connecting surfaces of the base plate (20) and of the covering plate (30) are arranged opposite each other, wherein the connecting surfaces of the base plate (20) and of the covering plate (30) are integrally connected to each other at least in an edge region (40), which is formed circumferentially around the cooling device (10), in such a way that a fluid channel for conducting a cooling fluid is formed between the base plate (20) and the covering plate (30), and wherein the fluid channel is fluidically connected to a feed port (60) and a discharge port (70).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/6552 - Closed pipes transferring heat by thermal conductivity or phase transition, e.g. heat pipes
  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
  • H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
  • H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure

6.

BATTERY HOUSING FOR RECEIVING A PLURALITY OF BATTERY COMPONENTS, BATTERY COMPRISING A BATTERY HOUSING, AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2024062439
Publication Number 2024/235708
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-06
Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wenzel, Henryk
  • Wolf, Hartmut
  • Helmig, Raimund
  • Mimberg, Gero
  • Hooker, Jack

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery housing (1) for receiving a plurality of battery components (3), having a first battery housing component (10), a second battery housing component (20), and at least one battery component mounting (30) which has a plurality of receiving devices (40) for receiving the battery components (3). The battery component mounting (30) is sandwiched between the first battery housing component (10) and the second battery housing component (20) and is bonded to the first battery housing component (10) and/or to the second battery housing component (20). The invention additionally relates to a battery (4) having a battery housing (1) and to a motor vehicle having a battery (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells

7.

BATTERY HOUSING FOR RECEIVING A PLURALITY OF BATTERY COMPONENTS, BATTERY COMPRISING A BATTERY HOUSING, AND BATTERY SYSTEM COMPRISING A COOLING FLUID STORAGE CONTAINER AND A HEAT EXCHANGER DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2024063613
Publication Number 2024/236152
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-16
Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mimberg, Gero
  • Helmig, Raimund
  • Lenz, Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery housing (1) for receiving a plurality of battery components (3, 4), having a first battery housing component (10), a second battery housing component (20), and at least one battery component holder (30) which has a plurality of receiving cavities (31) for receiving the battery components (3, 4). Each of the receiving cavities (31) has an inner wall (311) which extends from a first opening (312) of the respective cavity (31) to a second opening (312) of the respective receiving cavity (31), and the at least one battery component holder (30) is sandwiched between the first battery housing component (10) and the second battery housing component (20) and is connected to each of the battery housing components such that the respective first openings (312) face the first battery housing component (10) and the respective second openings (313) face the second battery housing component (20). The inner walls (311) of the respective receiving cavities (31) each have at least one groove (40) which runs from the first opening (312) to the second opening (313) such that, when a battery component (3, 4) is inserted into the receiving cavity (31), a respective cooling fluid channel (50) is formed which runs from the first opening (312) of the receiving cavity (31) to the second opening (313) of the receiving cavity (31) and which is delimited by the groove (40) and the battery component (3, 4). The invention also relates to a battery (5) having a battery housing (1) and to a battery system (6) having a battery (5), a cooling fluid storage container (90), and a heat exchanger device (110).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/643 - Cylindrical cells
  • H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
  • H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
  • H01M 50/471 - Spacing elements inside cells other than separators, membranes or diaphragmsManufacturing processes thereof
  • H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling

8.

Battery Tray Made of Plastic, Comprising an Insertion Part, Tool and Method for Producing a Battery Tray, Traction Battery and Motor Vehicle

      
Application Number 18688552
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-11
First Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Tischer, Felix
  • Schdanow, Jonatan
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Bergmann, Nicolay
  • Heidemeyer, Timm
  • Siggia, Fabian
  • Bouffier, Roman

Abstract

A battery shell, in particular a battery shell of a traction battery, wherein the battery shell has a base and at least four side walls, wherein the battery shell has an inner side and an outer side, wherein the battery shell is formed in hybrid design from an insertion part and a molding compound. The invention also relates to a traction battery comprising the same battery shell and a motor vehicle comprising the same battery shell. Furthermore, the invention relates to a tool for producing this battery shell and a method for producing the battery shell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/207 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape
  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 50/224 - Metals
  • H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

9.

BATTERY SHELL, TRACTION BATTERY, MOTOR VEHICLE, TOOL FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY SHELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY SHELL

      
Application Number 18034519
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-18
First Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wolf, Hartmut
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Zhao, Weiwei
  • Witschel, Bernhard
  • Mertel, Achim
  • Münter, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery shell comprising at least one inner stiffening means and/or at least one outer stiffening means, which are configured to stiffen the battery shell and to protect a designated battery module from an outer impact. The invention also relates to a traction battery comprising said battery shell and to a motor vehicle comprising said battery shell. Furthermore, the invention relates to a tool for producing this battery shell and a method for producing the battery shell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/238 - Flexibility or foldability
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
  • H01M 50/293 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material

10.

BATTERY HOUSING COMPONENT, TRACTION BATTERY HOUSING, TRACTION BATTERY, AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING TRACTION BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2024056645
Publication Number 2024/200007
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-13
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schumacher, Nicolai
  • Dauben, Marin
  • Englbrecht, Maria

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery housing component (20) for a traction battery housing (10) which is designed to receive at least one battery component. The battery housing component (20) has an outer layer (21) which has a plastic and at least one shielding layer (22) which has a metal, wherein the shielding layer (22) substantially covers the entire inner surface (23) of the outer layer (21), and the shielding layer (22) is connected to the outer layer (21) in a form-fitting manner. The invention additionally relates to a traction battery housing having at least one battery housing component, to a traction battery having a traction battery housing, and to a motor vehicle having a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
  • H01M 50/124 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by the material having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/126 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by the material having a layered structure comprising three or more layers
  • H01M 50/131 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by physical properties, e.g. gas permeability, size or heat resistance
  • H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/233 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions

11.

UNDERBODY PROTECTION MEANS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, BATTERY HOUSING FOR A TRACTION BATTERY, TRACTION BATTERY FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, AND MOTOR VEHICLE WITH AN UNDERBODY PROTECTION MEANS

      
Application Number EP2024054373
Publication Number 2024/179893
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-21
Publication Date 2024-09-06
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Heidrich, Daniel

Abstract

The present invention discloses an underbody protection means (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one base component (10), at least one protection element (20) and at least two ribs (30). The at least two ribs (30) are arranged in a sandwich-like manner between the protection element (20) and the base component (10), and a plurality of cavities (40) which are delimited at least partially by the ribs (30) are formed between the protection element (20) and a lower side (12) of the base component (10), and the protection element (20) is connected to the base component (10). Furthermore, the present invention discloses a battery housing (90) with an underbody protection means (1) according to the invention, a traction battery (80) with a battery housing (90) according to the invention, and a motor vehicle with a traction battery (80) according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion

12.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HYBRID COMPONENT, AND PRESSING TOOL FOR PRODUCING A HYBRID COMPONENT

      
Application Number EP2024054374
Publication Number 2024/179894
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-21
Publication Date 2024-09-06
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Heidrich, Daniel

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method for producing a hybrid component (1) which comprises at least one plastics layer (2) and at least one protection element (4, 7) which is connected to the plastics layer (2), wherein the method comprises the following method steps: - providing a pressing tool (10) which comprises a lower tool part (20) and an upper tool part (30), wherein the upper tool part (30) and the lower tool part (20) are movable relative to one another along a movement direction (R) between an open position and a closed position of the pressing tool (10); - placing at least one protection element (4, 7) and at least one polymer melt (P) into the pressing tool, which is in the open position, in such a way that the polymer melt (P) and the protection element (4, 7) are arranged above one another along the movement direction (R); and - closing the pressing tool (10), with the result that the upper tool part (30) comes into contact at least indirectly with the at least one polymer melt (P) or with the at least one protection element (4, 7), and the polymer melt (P) is reshaped by way of application of pressure by means of the upper tool part (30) and/or by means of the lower tool part (20), and the at least one polymer melt (P) is connected to the at least one protection element (4, 7) with the formation of the plastics layer (2). Furthermore, the present invention discloses a pressing tool (10) for producing a hybrid component (1) which comprises at least one plastics layer (2) and at least one protection element (4, 7) which is connected to the plastics layer (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • B29C 33/12 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated means for positioning inserts, e.g. labels
  • B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
  • B29C 33/42 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor characterised by the shape of the moulding surface, e.g. ribs or grooves
  • B29C 43/52 - Heating or cooling
  • B29C 70/46 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using matched moulds, e.g. for deforming sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or prepregs
  • B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
  • B29K 105/06 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts
  • B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
  • B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
  • B29C 43/50 - Removing moulded articles
  • B29K 705/00 - Use of metals, their alloys or their compounds, for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
  • B29K 705/02 - Aluminium
  • B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

13.

UNDERBODY PROTECTION MEANS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, BATTERY HOUSING FOR A TRACTION BATTERY, TRACTION BATTERY FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING AN UNDERBODY PROTECTION MEANS

      
Application Number EP2024054770
Publication Number 2024/179966
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-26
Publication Date 2024-09-06
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Heidrich, Daniel

Abstract

The present invention discloses an underbody protection means (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one plastic layer (11, 12), at least one protection element (21, 22), and at least one foam layer (30), wherein the protection element (21, 22) is joined to the plastic layer (11, 12) and the foam layer (30) is joined to an inner surface (2) of the underbody protection means (1). The present invention also discloses: a battery housing having an underbody protection means (1) according to the invention; a traction battery having a battery housing according to the invention; and a motor vehicle having a traction battery according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units

14.

COOLING DEVICE FOR A TRACTION BATTERY OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 17769528
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-15
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haas, Felix
  • Lipperheide, Moritz
  • Wolf, Hartmut

Abstract

A cooling device for cooling a traction battery of a vehicle by means of a fluid. The device includes an evaporation device for installing in a housing body of the traction body, at least one condensation device for installing on the vehicle outside of the housing body of the traction battery, and connection lines which conduct fluid evaporated in the evaporation device to the at least one condensation device and condensed fluid from the at least one condensation device back to the evaporation device. The evaporation device, the at least one condensation device, and the connection lines form a first cooling circuit. The first cooling circuit is designed in the form of a natural circulation. The circulation of the fluid through the first cooling circuit includes the process of transporting gaseous fluid from the evaporation device to the at least one condensation device and liquid fluid from the at least one condensation device back to the evaporation device, and during operation the circulation is carried out on the basis of a difference in the density of the fluid evaporated in the evaporation device and the fluid condensed in the at least one condensation device and on the basis of a difference in the height of the at least one condensation device and the evaporation device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/63 - Control systems
  • H01M 10/6569 - Fluids undergoing a liquid-gas phase change or transition, e.g. evaporation or condensation
  • H01M 10/663 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells the system being an air-conditioner or an engine

15.

BATTERY TRAY SYSTEM, TRACTION BATERY, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18565711
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-04
First Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Zhao, Weiwei
  • Wolf, Hartmut

Abstract

A battery shell system of a traction battery. The battery shell system including a battery shell having a base, at least four side walls, an inner side, and an outer side. The battery shell has a maximum longitudinal extent in a longitudinal direction, a maximum transverse extent in a transverse direction, and a maximum vertical extent in a vertical direction. The battery shell has on the inner side a receiving space for receiving at least one battery module. The battery shell has at least one deformation element which can be connected to the outer side of the battery shell, which deformation element is formed separately from the battery shell. The deformation element has a deformation element transverse extent in the transverse direction of the battery shell, and the at least one deformation element is formed from plastic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

16.

UNDERBODY PROTECTION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING UNDERBODY PROTECTION, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING UNDERBODY PROTECTION

      
Application Number EP2023084778
Publication Number 2024/121336
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-07
Publication Date 2024-06-13
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Heidrich, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to underbody protection (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: at least one first protection element (10); a support structure (30) having a plurality of ribs (31); and at least one second protection element (20); wherein the support structure (30) is sandwiched between the first protection element (10) and the second protection element (20) and is connected to each of them, and wherein the ribs (31) extend between the first protection element (10) and the second protection element (20) such that a plurality of cavities (2) are formed between the first protection element (10) and the second protection element (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body

17.

BATTERY HOUSING COMPONENT, BATTERY HOUSING, TRACTION BATTERY AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023083587
Publication Number 2024/115588
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-29
Publication Date 2024-06-06
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Zhao, Weiwei
  • Wolf, Hartmut

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery housing component made of plastic, in particular a fibre-reinforced plastic, having at least one wall which partly delimits a battery housing volume. The battery housing component has a first textile layer and a second textile layer, the first textile layer being arranged within a depression in the wall and the second textile layer being connected to the wall and resting against the depression such that the second textile layer covers the depression.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/124 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by the material having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/233 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling

18.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CLEANING SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS, CLEANING SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS, AND MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A CLEANING SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS

      
Application Number EP2023080212
Publication Number 2024/094609
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-30
Publication Date 2024-05-10
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Behr, Christian
  • Müller, René Erich
  • Xi, Cheng

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method for controlling a cleaning system for motor vehicle components (S1, S2, S3), wherein the cleaning system has: a fluid conveyance device (10); a pressure sensor (20) for determining a pressure produced by the fluid conveyance device (10); a fluid distribution device (30) having at least one input connection (31) fluidically connected to the fluid conveyance device (10) and having at least two output connections (32_1, 32_2, 32_3) fluidically connected to the input connection (31), wherein each output connection (32_1, 32_2, 32_3) can be adjusted between an open position and a closed position; at least two cleaning devices (41, 42, 43) each fluidically connected to an output connection (32_1, 32_2, 32_3) via a cable run (51, 52, 53) in each case; and a control device (60) which is data-coupled to the fluid conveyance device (10), the pressure sensor (20) and the fluid distribution device (30) for the purpose of transmitting and/or receiving signals, wherein the method controls the cleaning system in a simplified manner and reduces the susceptibility of the cleaning system to faults. The present invention also discloses a cleaning system for carrying out the method and a motor vehicle having an accordingly designed cleaning system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor
  • B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
  • F04D 13/00 - Pumping installations or systems

19.

HOUSING DEVICE FOR TRACTION BATTERY WITH FLUID-BASED COOLING FUNCTION, COMPRISING EVAPORATION DEVICE WITH MICROCHANNELS

      
Application Number 17769640
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-05-04
First Publication Date 2024-05-09
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haas, Felix
  • Lipperheide, Moritz
  • Wolf, Hartmut

Abstract

A housing device for a traction battery with fluid-based cooling in a vehicle. The traction battery has a plurality of a battery cells. The housing device includes a housing body, which forms an enclosed interior with a plurality of receiving positions for receiving the plurality of battery cells and a bottom region of which is designed to receive liquid fluid. An evaporation device is included for evaporating the liquid fluid. The evaporation device has a plurality of microchannel structures for forming microchannels. The microchannel structures extend in a vertical direction in the assembled state and have, in their lower region with respect to the vertical direction, at least one inlet opening for receiving liquid fluid from the bottom region of the housing body. During operation, liquid fluid enters the microchannels through the at least one inlet opening and heat is transferred from the battery cells to the liquid fluid in the microchannels. The liquid fluid evaporates in the evaporation device. A traction battery for a vehicle with fluid-based cooling includes a housing device as described above.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/6569 - Fluids undergoing a liquid-gas phase change or transition, e.g. evaporation or condensation
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/6555 - Rods or plates arranged between the cells
  • H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
  • H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
  • H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells

20.

BATTERY HOUSING SYSTEM FOR ACCOMMODATING AT LEAST TWO BATTERY CELL BLOCKS, TRACTION BATTERY COMPRISING A BATTERY HOUSING SYSTEM, AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A TRACTION BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2023072405
Publication Number 2024/068123
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-14
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Elbaek, Erik

Abstract

The present invention discloses a battery housing system for accommodating at least two battery cell blocks (1, 2), said battery housing system comprising: - a first housing (10) for accommodating a first battery cell block (1) which can be inserted into a first housing-accommodating volume (12) of the first housing (10) via a first accommodating opening (11) of the first housing (10); - a second housing (20) for accommodating a second battery cell block (2) which can be inserted into a second housing-accommodating volume (22) of the second housing (20) via a second accommodating opening (21) of the second housing (20); and - a cooling plate (30, 40) for at least indirectly contacting at least one battery cell block (1, 2), the battery housing system being characterised by the following features: - the cooling plate (30, 40) is located between the first housing (10) and the second housing (20) and is connected to the first housing (10) and the second housing (20) in such a way that the cooling plate (30, 40) closes the first accommodating opening (11) and/or the second accommodating opening (21); - the cooling plate (30, 40) at least partially delimits a cooling fluid channel (15, 41) which is designed for the passage of a cooling fluid; and - the first battery cell block (1) and/or the second battery cell block (2) can be connected to the cooling plate (30), meaning that the cooling plate (30) is designed to absorb heat generated by the first battery cell block (1) and/or by the second battery cell block (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells

21.

FLUID-TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLABLE TRACTION BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2023073394
Publication Number 2024/046911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-25
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lipperheide, Moritz
  • Elbaek, Erik
  • Marx, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid-temperature-controllable traction battery (1) having: - a battery housing (2), - at least one battery module (4) which is arranged in the interior (3) of the battery housing and has at least one battery cell, and - at least one heat sink (5) which is arranged in the interior of the battery housing and consists substantially of at least one metal, wherein - the heat sink is in direct or indirect contact with the at least one battery module, and the heat sink has at least one cooling fluid connection (6) and at least one inner cooling fluid channel (54) which is fluidically connected to the cooling fluid connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/6554 - Rods or plates
  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
  • H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling

22.

BATTERY SHELL COMPRISING A REINFORCING NONWOVEN, METHOD OF PRODUCTION AND TRACTION BATTERY

      
Application Number 18034497
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-27
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wolf, Hartmut
  • Zhao, Weiwei

Abstract

A battery shell includes a reinforcing nonwoven with long fibers and a polymer matrix.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/14 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings for protecting against damage caused by external factors
  • H01M 50/124 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by the material having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/229 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials

23.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CLEANING SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS, CLEANING SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS, AND MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A CLEANING SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS

      
Application Number EP2023070605
Publication Number 2024/023100
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-25
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Behr, Christian
  • Müller, René Erich

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method for controlling a cleaning system for motor vehicle components (S1, S2, S3), wherein the cleaning system has a fluid conveying device (10), a pressure sensor (20) for determining a pressure produced by the fluid conveying device (10), a fluid distribution device (30) having at least one input connection (31) fluidically connected to the fluid conveying device (10) and having at least two output connections (32_1, 32_2, 32_3) fluidically connected to the input connection (31), wherein each output connection (32_1, 32_2, 32_3) can be adjusted between an open position and a closed position, at least two cleaning devices (41, 42, 43) each fluidically connected to an output connection (32_1, 32_2, 32_3) via a cable run (51, 52, 53) in each case, and a control device (60) which is data-coupled to the fluid conveying device (10), the pressure sensor (20) and the fluid distribution device (30) for the purpose of transmitting and/or receiving signals, wherein the method controls the cleaning system in a simplified manner and reduces the susceptibility of the cleaning system to faults. The present invention also discloses a cleaning system for carrying out the method and a motor vehicle having an accordingly designed cleaning system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 16/20 - Control of fluid pressure characterised by the use of electric means

24.

SENSOR FOR DETECTING A FLUID STREAM IN A FLUID LINE

      
Application Number EP2023064441
Publication Number 2023/232809
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-30
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Müller, René Erich
  • Meevissen, Sascha
  • Linder, Thorsten
  • Wischeler, Florian

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor for detecting a fluid stream in a fluid line, wherein the sensor comprises a movable component that can be moved into a switching position by a fluid stream flowing through the sensor, in which position an electrical circuit is closed. The invention also relates to a system and to a method for detecting a malfunction in a fluid distribution system having a fluid line, using a sensor of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
  • F16K 15/03 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with a hinged closure member
  • F16K 15/04 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members shaped as balls
  • G01F 1/56 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects

25.

Battery casing, traction battery and motor vehicle

      
Application Number 18036223
Grant Number 12113229
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-09
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Grant Date 2024-10-08
Owner Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Laskowski, Christine
  • Panchamia, Utsav
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Premkumar, Havya

Abstract

A battery casing for accommodating at least one battery component in a battery casing volume, said battery casing having at least one plastic battery casing shell, which at least partly defines the battery casing volume, and at least one fastening device for attaching the battery component to the battery housing shell, the battery casing being characterized in that the battery casing shell includes at least one reinforcing structure which extends into the battery casing volume, and the fastening device is supported on the reinforcing structure. The present invention further discloses a traction battery for a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle having a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
  • H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
  • H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks

26.

BATTERY HOUSING FOR TRACTION BATTERY HAVING IMPROVED MAINTENANCE POSSIBILITY AND TRACTION BATTERY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18024395
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-02
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner
  • KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
  • FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Schafer, Guido
  • Lenz, Stefan
  • Haas, Felix
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Mulalic, Muhamed
  • Kruger, Marcel
  • Eftekhari, Mohammadreza
  • Maguire, Patrick Daniel
  • Perumalla, Kanchana

Abstract

A battery housing for a traction battery. The battery housing includes a first housing shell, and a second housing shell which can be connected to the first housing shell, for bounding an interior formed to receive at least one battery module. The first housing shell has a first collar which runs at least partially around the first housing shell. The second housing shell has a second collar which runs at least partially around the second housing shell. The battery housing has at least one connection element having two pressure limbs. The at least one connection element engages around the first collar and the second collar and to clamp by the two pressure limbs of the connection element exerting a normal force on the first collar and on the second collar. The first collar and/or the second collar has at least one first latching means. The connection element has at least one second latching means. The connection element can be latched to the first collar and/or the second collar by means of the first latching means and the second latching means.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles

27.

METHOD FOR INDIRECTLY DERIVING A SYSTEMATIC DEPENDENCE FOR A SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR OF A SOILING PROCESS OF A SURFACE, CLEANING SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 17786831
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-17
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Davies, Chris
  • Llion, Stephen
  • Barkow, Axel
  • Dreschers, Daniel

Abstract

A method for indirectly deriving a systematic dependence for a system behavior of a soiling process of a surface of a motor vehicle. A soiling condition of the surface is evaluated via an availability of the sensor. Moreover, the method relates to a method of use of the systematic dependence, a cleaning system, and a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor
  • B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens

28.

METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING A RESOURCE REQUIREMENT FOR A CLEANING PROCESS, CLEANING METHOD, USE OF A CONTROL QUANTITY, CLEANING SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 17786925
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-17
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Davies, Chris
  • Llion, Stephen
  • Barkow, Axel
  • Dreschers, Daniel

Abstract

A method for optimizing a resource requirement for a cleaning process of a surface of a motor vehicle. Moreover, the method further relates to a cleaning method, a use of a control quantity, a cleaning system, and a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor
  • B60S 1/58 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for rear windows

29.

BATTERY COOLING ELEMENT, BATTERY MODULE UNIT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BATTERY COOLING ELEMENT

      
Application Number 17796414
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-26
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lipperheide, Moritz
  • Wolf, Hartmut

Abstract

A battery cooling element, a battery module, and a method for manufacturing a battery cooling element. The battery cooling element has a flexible top side in the form of a flexible multilayer composite film. To cool a battery cell and/or a battery module, the heat transfer from the battery cell and/or the battery module into a cooling medium takes place through the comparatively low-cost and lightweight multilayer composite film, which has a high heat transfer coefficient.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
  • H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
  • H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
  • H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
  • H01M 10/6561 - Gases

30.

Fastening of crash parts on battery casings

      
Application Number 18036075
Grant Number 12176564
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-09
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Grant Date 2024-12-24
Owner Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Laskowski, Christine
  • Panchamia, Utsav
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Premkumar, Havya

Abstract

A battery casing system for a traction battery in a motor vehicle, said battery casing system comprising a battery casing having a plastic battery casing shell which at least partially defines a battery casing volume for accommodating at least one battery component. The battery casing system of the invention is characterized in that same includes at least one reinforcing means which can be connected to an outer face of the battery casing shell and which is formed separately from the battery casing shell. The invention further relates to a traction battery comprising a battery casing system as well as to a motor vehicle comprising a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • H01M 50/121 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/224 - Metals
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks

31.

TEMPERATURE-CONTROL SYSTEM, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF A TEMPERATURE-CONTROL SYSTEM, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023053560
Publication Number 2023/161071
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-14
Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lipperheide, Moritz
  • Mimberg, Gero

Abstract

The invention relates to a temperature-control system for controlling the temperature of a traction battery of a motor vehicle using a heat transfer medium in a temperature-control circuit, comprising: - a battery housing which has an evaporation device for evaporating the heat transfer medium and which forms a closed interior with at least one receiving position for at least one battery cell, a lower region of the battery housing being designed to receive the heat transfer medium; - a collecting container for receiving the heat transfer medium; - a heat transfer device which has a condenser for cooling the heat transfer medium; - a pump for conveying the heat transfer medium; and - an electronic control and/or regulating unit, wherein the electronic control and/or regulating unit is designed to receive a temperature, in particular the temperature of the designated heat transfer medium and/or the temperature of the at least one designated battery cell, and/or the current strength of the at least one designated battery cell and/or the wet steam content at the fluid drain of the battery housing and, in accordance with at least one manipulated variable of the temperature-control system, to control and/or regulate the temperature of the at least one battery cell and/or the wet steam content at the fluid drain of the battery housing.

IPC Classes  ?

32.

BATTERY TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023053561
Publication Number 2023/161072
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-14
Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mimberg, Gero
  • Lipperheide, Moritz

Abstract

The invention relates to a temperature control system for controlling the temperature of a traction battery in a motor vehicle with a heat transfer medium in a temperature control circuit, comprising - a battery housing which forms an enclosed interior with at least one receiving position for a battery cell, wherein a lower region of the battery housing is designed to receive the heat transfer medium, - a heat exchanger which is designed to dissipate heat from the heat transfer medium to the environment surrounding the heat exchanger, - a collection vessel for receiving the heat transfer medium, - a pump for conveying the heat transfer medium, and - an equalisation volume which is fluidically connected to an upper region of the collection vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings

33.

HEAT EXCHANGER FOR TRACTION BATTERY WITH COMPRESSIBLE HEAT EXCHANGER CHANNELS

      
Application Number EP2022053171
Publication Number 2023/151790
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-09
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Zhong, Will

Abstract

The present invention discloses a heat exchanger (4) according to claim 1. The heat exchanger (4), in particular for use in a traction battery (1) of an electric vehicle, comprising at least one fluid distributor (8) for connection to a heat transport fluid supply line of a heat exchange circuit, at least one fluid collector (10) for connection to a heat transport fluid return line of the heat exchange circuit, and multiple heat exchanger channels (5), which interconnect the at least one fluid distributor (8) and the at least one fluid collector (10) and which provide a passage way for a heat transport fluid from the at least one fluid distributor (8) to the at least one fluid collector (10), wherein the heat exchanger channels (5) are provided with at least one common contact surface (6) for contacting a heat exchange target, in particular battery cells (3) of the traction battery (1). The heat exchanger (4) is characterized in that, - the heat exchanger channels (5) are compressible upon exertion of a force in a direction perpendicular to the contact surface (6) from their normal shape to a compressed shape, and - the heat exchanger (4) is provided for being mounted with the heat exchanger channels (5) compressed into their compressed shape. The present invention further discloses a traction battery (1) according to claim 15. The present invention further discloses a method according to claim 16.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
  • F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight
  • F28F 1/02 - Tubular elements of cross-section which is non-circular
  • F28F 3/12 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels

34.

Extruded part, battery housing having an extruded part, method for producing an extruded part, extrusion tool

      
Application Number 18019644
Grant Number 11981051
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-02
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Grant Date 2024-05-14
Owner
  • Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
  • Weber Fibertech GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wolf, Hartmut
  • Stötzner, Norbert

Abstract

An extruded part is formed by extrusion of at least one polymer melt, wherein the polymer melt or polymer melts has/have two melt fronts, which form two material inner edges of the extruded part when the polymer melt or polymer melts is/are in the solidified state; —the two material inner edges are integrally bonded to each other and define a linear binding seam of the extruded part. The binding seam is situated in a connection region of the extruded part; and—the extruded part has at least one fiber grid, which is situated in the connection region of the extruded part and is connected to the extruded part such that the fiber grid bridges the two material inner edges. The extruded part may be a part of a battery housing for a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 33/00 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor
  • B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
  • B29C 43/40 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles with means for cutting the article
  • B29C 48/154 - Coating solid articles, i.e. non-hollow articles
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
  • H01M 50/202 - Casings or frames around the primary casing of a single cell or a single battery
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
  • B29L 31/34 - Electrical apparatus, e.g. sparking plugs or parts thereof

35.

TEMPERATURE-CONTROL ELEMENT AND TRACTION BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2022085554
Publication Number 2023/134942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-13
Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lipperheide, Moritz
  • Elbaek, Erik

Abstract

The invention relates to a temperature-control element for controlling the temperature of a traction battery, having: - a feed and a return for a heat transfer medium for connecting the temperature-control element to a temperature-control device, and - at least two temperature-control zones through which a fluid can flow, each temperature control zone being fluidically connected to the feed via a feed channel and to the return via a return channel, wherein - the temperature-control element has at least one flow divider which is arranged in the feed channel and divides the feed channel into a first feed channel and a second feed channel; - at least a first temperature-control zone is fluidically connected to the first feed channel; and - at least one second temperature-control zone is fluidically connected to the second feed channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
  • H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange

36.

TRACTION BATTERY COMPRISING A GUIDE MEANS FOR A FLUID VOLUME FLOW, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 17924951
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-12
First Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pechan, Alexander
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Strack, Mario
  • Vennefrohne, Tobias

Abstract

A traction battery including a battery shell and a plurality of battery modules arranged in the battery shell. Each battery module has a safety valve. The traction battery also includes a battery cover and a ventilation element for aerating and/or venting the traction battery. The traction battery has a guide means, which is regularly permeable, at least in part, to a designated fluid volume flow, for deflecting a designated fluid volume flow emerging in a designated manner from a safety valve in the direction of the ventilation element. The traction battery has a venting channel which extends from the guide means to the ventilation element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/367 - Internal gas exhaust passages forming part of the battery cover or caseDouble cover vent systems
  • H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/342 - Non-re-sealable arrangements
  • H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
  • H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
  • H01M 10/655 - Solid structures for heat exchange or heat conduction

37.

Method and system for determining the closure status of a fuel tank closure

      
Application Number 17924334
Grant Number 12172517
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-22
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Grant Date 2024-12-24
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON Gmbh & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Hedevang, Poul

Abstract

A method for detecting the closure status of a fuel tank closure of a motor vehicle and to a device for carrying out this method.

IPC Classes  ?

38.

METHOD FOR FILLING AN OPERATING FLUID CONTAINER AND OPERATING FLUID CONTAINER FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD

      
Application Number 18070273
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-28
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Benden, Steffen
  • Yu, Yunqing
  • Mcgraw, Eric
  • Wind, Stefan

Abstract

A method for filling an operating fluid container and the operating fluid container thereof, which allows gases expelled from the operating fluid container to the atmosphere during a filling process of the operating fluid container to be reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B67C 3/28 - Flow-control devices, e.g. using valves
  • B67C 3/26 - Filling-headsMeans for engaging filling-heads with bottle necks

39.

BATTERY CASING SHELL WITH IMPROVED TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE FOR A TRACTION BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2022077848
Publication Number 2023/083532
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-06
Publication Date 2023-05-19
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bergmann, Nicolay
  • Metsahel, Sammy
  • Strack, Mario
  • Pan, Yuxiao
  • Meng, Xin

Abstract

The present invention relates to a battery casing shell (10) for a battery casing (30) of a traction battery (40) for accommodating at least one battery component (41) in a battery casing volume (31), wherein a wall (11) of the battery casing shell (10) at least partially delimits the battery casing volume (31), and wherein the wall (11) of the battery casing shell (10) is made, at least in some sections, of a plastic. The battery casing shell (10) is characterised in that the battery casing shell (10) has a high-temperature-resistant protection device (20), wherein the wall (11) of the battery casing shell (10) interlockingly engages behind the protection device (20) at least in some sections. The present invention further discloses a battery casing (30), a traction battery (40), a motor vehicle, an extrusion tool 100 and a method for producing a battery casing shell (10) formed as an extruded part (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/224 - Metals
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/233 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

40.

IMPROVED SENSOR CLEANING BASED ON REQUIRED CLEANING INTENSITY

      
Application Number EP2021078678
Publication Number 2023/061612
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-15
Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Plant, David
  • Davies, Chris
  • Sierra, Nelly

Abstract

The present invention discloses a sensor cleaning device (4) according to claim 1. The sensor cleaning device (4) for cleaning an exterior sensor surface (3) of a sensor (2), in particular an optical camera or a LiDAR, for use in automotive applications, comprising - at least one wiper element (5), and - a wiper rig (6), which supports the at least one wiper element (5), and which is movable to move the at least one wiper element (5) across the exterior sensor surface (3). The sensor cleaning device (4) is characterized in that, - the sensor cleaning device (4) is adjustable to adjust its cleaning intensity for cleaning the exterior sensor surface (3) based on a required cleaning intensity for cleaning the exterior sensor surface (3). The present invention also discloses a sensor unit (1) according to claim 18. The sensor unit (1) comprises a sensor (2) with an exterior sensor surface (3), in particular an optical camera or a LiDAR, for use in automotive applications and a sensor cleaning device (4) of any of claims 1 to 17.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
  • B60S 1/38 - Wiper blades
  • B60S 1/34 - Wiper armsMountings therefor

41.

Functionalised and Sealed Part

      
Application Number 17909531
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-10
First Publication Date 2023-04-13
Owner Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hützen, Markus
  • Siggia, Fabian

Abstract

A component comprising a sheet-like reinforcing component having a first stiffness and a sheet-like attachment made of an attachment material having a second stiffness, wherein the first stiffness is higher than the second stiffness, wherein the planar reinforcing component has an upper and lower side and the attachment is connected at least to the upper or lower side of the planar reinforcing component in a first partial area of the planar reinforcing component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof
  • B62D 29/04 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof predominantly of synthetic material
  • B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

42.

BATTERY CASING HAVING A RELIEF AND A SHIELDING LAYER, TOOL, METHOD AND TRACTION BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2022074129
Publication Number 2023/057135
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-30
Publication Date 2023-04-13
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Wagner, Axel

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery casing, in particular a battery casing of a traction battery, wherein: the battery casing has a base structure moulded out of plastic; the battery casing has an outer side; the battery casing has a shielding layer; the base structure of the battery casing has a relief at least in some regions on a side facing the outer side; and the relief has depressions and/or elevations relative to a main face. The invention also relates to a tool and a method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/224 - Metals
  • B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
  • B32B 15/088 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyamides
  • B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/229 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
  • H01M 50/233 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions
  • H01M 50/24 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/276 - Inorganic material
  • H01M 50/278 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/282 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings characterised by the material having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
  • C23C 4/08 - Metallic material containing only metal elements
  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

43.

Headliner system for a motor vehicle

      
Application Number 17802626
Grant Number 11760166
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-02
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Grant Date 2023-09-19
Owner Kautex Textron Gmbh & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hoppe, Sebastian
  • Karsten, Milan

Abstract

The invention relates to a headliner system for a motor vehicle, said headliner system comprising at least one air supply connection for connecting the headliner system to an air conditioning and ventilation system of the motor vehicle, and at least one outflow device which is fluidically connected to the at least one air supply connection, wherein at least one outflow device has at least two outflow segments, wherein one outflow segment is designed to deliver a designated air volume flow to the passenger compartment, wherein a first outflow segment surrounds a second outflow segment at least in part, and wherein at least one outflow device is designed such that it can be displaced in at least one axis of the outflow device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers

44.

METHOD FOR INDIRECTLY DERIVING A SYSTEMATIC DEPENDENCE FOR A SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR OF A CLEANING SYSTEM, CLEANING METHOD, USE OF A SYSTEMATIC DEPENDENCE, CLEANING SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 17786982
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-17
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Davies, Chris
  • Llion, Stephen
  • Barkow, Axel
  • Dreschers, Daniel

Abstract

A method for indirectly deriving a systematic dependence for a system behavior of a cleaning system of a motor vehicle. The method relates to a system behavior of a cleaning process of a surface of the motor vehicle, for cleaning of at least one surface of the motor vehicle. The method relates to a resource efficient cleaning and/or a resource-saving cleaning. Moreover, the method relates to a cleaning method, a use of a systematic dependence, a cleaning system and a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time

45.

Battery Shell, Traction Battery, Motor Vehicle, and Method for Manufacturing a Battery Shell

      
Application Number 17911229
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-06
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lenz, Stefan
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Koukan, Ibrahim
  • Trötschel, Stefan

Abstract

A battery shell, in particular, a battery shell for a traction battery of a motor vehicle, comprises a semi-permeable membrane that is integrally bonded or frictionally connected to the battery shell.

IPC Classes  ?

46.

SENSOR CLEANING WITH IMPROVED CLEANING LIQUID COLLECTION

      
Application Number EP2021076357
Publication Number 2023/046292
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-24
Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Davies, Chris
  • Sierra, Nelly
  • Naveen, Hosur

Abstract

The present invention discloses a sensor cleaning device (3) for cleaning an exterior sensor surface (4) of a sensor (2), in particular an optical camera or a LiDAR, for use in automotive applications, comprising - a dispensing device (6) with a cleaning liquid dispensing unit (7) for dispensing a cleaning liquid (8) towards the exterior sensor surface (4) of the sensor (2), - a collecting unit (12) for collecting cleaning liquid (8) dispensed from the dispensing device (6) towards the exterior sensor surface (4), wherein - the dispensing device (6) comprises a receiving fluid connector (9) for receiving the cleaning liquid (8), and - the collecting unit (12) comprises at least one return fluid connector (17) for releasing collected cleaning liquid (8). The sensor cleaning device (3) is characterized in that, - the collecting unit (12) comprises a movable cover element (13), which is movable between a protruding position, in which the collecting unit (12) collects a maximum amount of the cleaning liquid (8) dispensed from the dispensing device (6) towards the exterior sensor surface (4) of the sensor (2) via its collecting opening (15), and a retracted position, in which the cover element (13) is retracted into a position out of a field of view of the sensor (2). The present invention also discloses a sensor unit (1) comprising a sensor (2), in particular an optical camera or a LiDAR, for use in automotive applications and an above sensor cleaning device (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

47.

BATTERY TRAY MADE OF PLASTICS MATERIAL, COMPRISING A MOULDING COMPOUND AND A CONTINUOUS-FIBRE-REINFORCED INSERT, TOOL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY TRAY, TRACTION BATTERY, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022072608
Publication Number 2023/046362
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-11
Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bergmann, Nicolay
  • Heidemeyer, Timm
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Tischer, Felix
  • Siggia, Fabian
  • Bouffier, Roman

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery tray, in particular a battery tray of a traction battery, the battery tray being formed from a moulding compound and a continuous-fibre-reinforced insert, the continuous-fibre-reinforced insert having a first surface of which greater than or equal to 50%, preferably greater than or equal to 60%, and more preferably greater than or equal to 75%, is not overpressed by the moulding compound. The invention also relates to a tool for producing precisely this battery tray and a method for producing the battery tray. The invention also relates to a traction battery having this same battery tray and a motor vehicle having this same battery tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 33/02 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means
  • B29C 33/12 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated means for positioning inserts, e.g. labels
  • B29C 33/42 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor characterised by the shape of the moulding surface, e.g. ribs or grooves
  • B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
  • B29C 70/20 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length oriented in a single direction, e.g. roving or other parallel fibres
  • B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
  • B29C 70/86 - Incorporating in coherent impregnated reinforcing layers
  • H01M 50/229 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
  • H01M 50/236 - Hardness
  • H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • B29C 70/18 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length in the form of a mat, e.g. sheet moulding compound [SMC]

48.

HEADLINER SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A HEADLINER SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022072837
Publication Number 2023/041272
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-16
Publication Date 2023-03-23
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Eulitz, Dirk

Abstract

The present invention discloses a headliner system (1) for vehicles comprising at least one air supply port (10) for connecting the headliner system (1) to an air conditioning unit of the motor vehicle and at least one discharge device (30 - 34) fluidly connected to the at least one air supply port (10) by means of at least one air supply duct (20). The headliner system (1) is characterised in that it is designed such that the at least one air supply duct (20) can be attached to a roof bar (50) of a motor vehicle. The present invention further discloses a motor vehicle having a correspondingly designed headliner system (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars

49.

Roof Lining System for Motor Vehicles with Air Conditioning Function, and Motor Vehicle Comprising Roof Lining System

      
Application Number 17795660
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-29
First Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Karsten, Milan
  • Hoppe, Sebastian

Abstract

A roof lining system for motor vehicles, has an air supply connection for connecting the roof lining system to an air conditioning unit of the motor vehicle and at least one outflow device which is in fluid connection with the air supply connection. The outflow device has a central outflow region and a peripheral outflow region, which each have at least one separate air supply channel. Each outflow device has at least two flow actuators, with a first flow actuator being assigned to the central outflow region and a second flow actuator being assigned to the peripheral outflow region. The first flow actuator is arranged in the air supply channel of the central outflow region, and the second flow actuator is arranged in the air supply channel of the peripheral outflow region, and in that the peripheral outflow region at least partially surrounds the central outflow region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners

50.

SENSOR CLEANING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2021073896
Publication Number 2023/030604
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-30
Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Edwards, James
  • Sierra, Nelly

Abstract

The present invention discloses a sensor cleaning device (1) for cleaning a motor vehicle sensor, wherein the sensor cleaning device (1) exhibits a housing (10) with at least one first housing inlet (11), at least one second housing inlet (12) and with a housing outlet opening (13) for dispensing fluid introduced into the housing (10) via the at least one first housing inlet (11) and/or the at least one second housing inlet (12), and a fluid distribution device (20) for guiding fluid, which is introduced into the housing (10) via the at least one first housing inlet (11) and the at least one second housing inlet (12), to the housing outlet opening (13), wherein the fluid distribution device (20) exhibits a number of first distribution inlets (21) corresponding to the number of first housing inlets (11) and a number of first distribution outlets (22) corresponding to at least the number of first distribution inlets (21), and wherein the fluid distribution device (20) exhibits a number of second distribution inlets (24) corresponding to the number of second housing inlets (12) and a number of second distribution outlets (25) corresponding to at least twice the number of second distribution inlets (24), wherein the fluid distribution device (20) is insertable into the housing (10), and wherein each first distribution inlet (21) is in fluid communication with one first housing inlet (11) and each second distribution inlet (24) is in fluid communication with one second housing inlet (12) when the fluid distribution device (20) is inserted into the housing (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
  • B60S 1/46 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices using liquidWindscreen washers
  • B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
  • B60S 1/54 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air

51.

BATTERY TRAY MADE OF PLASTIC, COMPRISING AN INSERTION PART, TOOL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY TRAY, TRACTION BATTERY AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022072605
Publication Number 2023/030860
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-11
Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Tischer, Felix
  • Schdanow, Jonatan
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Bergmann, Nicolay
  • Heidemeyer, Timm
  • Siggia, Fabian
  • Bouffier, Roman

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery tray, in particular a battery tray of a traction battery, wherein the battery tray has a bottom and at least four side walls, wherein the battery tray has an inner side and an outer side, wherein the battery tray has a hybrid design and is formed from an insertion part and a molding compound. The invention also relates to a traction battery comprising said battery tray and to a motor vehicle comprising said battery tray. The invention further relates to a tool for producing precisely this battery tray and to a method for producing the battery tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • H01M 50/229 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
  • H01M 50/236 - Hardness
  • H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

52.

Battery shell, traction battery and motor vehicle

      
Application Number 17785651
Grant Number 12107291
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-15
First Publication Date 2023-02-16
Grant Date 2024-10-01
Owner Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lenz, Stefan
  • Wolf, Hartmut
  • Weimer, Andreas
  • Enkirch, Georg

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery shell, in particular a battery shell of a traction battery, the battery shell being formed from plastics material, the battery shell having a fastening system for fastening a component to the battery shell, the fastening system having a guide rail, an inner profile and a fastening element, the guide rail being integrally or interlockingly connected to the battery shell, the inner profile being guided by the guide rail, the fastening element being designed to establish a connection between the component and the inner profile.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
  • H01M 50/224 - Metals
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

53.

VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR REDUCING THE AEROSOL LOAD ON PASSENGERS IN THE INTERIOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022069715
Publication Number 2023/006438
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-14
Publication Date 2023-02-02
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mertens, Jan
  • Eulitz, Dirk
  • Wolf, Hartmut

Abstract

Disclosed is a ventilation system for reducing the aerosol load on a passenger in the interior (2) of a motor vehicle (1). The ventilation system is designed to generate an air flow (3-1) which enters the interior of the motor vehicle via a flow dispensing device in the roof lining of the motor vehicle (1) and which has a flow velocity ranging from 0.1 to 0.6 m/s at the level of the head of a passenger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers

54.

EDGE DESIGN OF A FLAT STIFFENING STRUCTURE FOR A COMPONENT

      
Application Number 17778720
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-18
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Siggia, Fabian
  • Hutzen, Markus

Abstract

A component having a flat reinforcing element of a first stiffness and a flat material of a second stiffness. The first stiffness is higher than the second stiffness. The flat reinforcing element has a first end on a first narrow side. The flat material, on a second narrow side thereof, has a second end that bifurcates into two strips. The two strips of the second end enclose the first end on both sides in a zone of enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
  • B29C 70/76 - Moulding on edges or extremities of the preformed part

55.

METHOD FOR INDIRECTLY DERIVING A SYSTEMATIC DEPENDENCE FOR A SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR OF A SYSTEM COMPONENT OF A CLEANING SYSTEM, DIAGNOSING METHOD, METHOD FOR SELECTING A RESOLUTION STRATEGY, USE OF A RESOLUTION STRATEGY, CLEANING METHOD, CLEANING SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 17786785
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-17
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Davies, Chris
  • Llion, Stephen
  • Barkow, Axel
  • Dreschers, Daniel

Abstract

A method for indirectly deriving a systematic dependence for a system behavior of a system component of a cleaning system of a motor vehicle. The cleaning system is adapted for cleaning at least one surface of the motor vehicle by means of a cleaning process adapted for a resource efficient cleaning. Additionally, a diagnosing method, a method for selecting a resolution strategy, a use of a resolution strategy, a cleaning method, a cleaning system, and a motor vehicle are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
  • B60S 1/02 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time

56.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A CLEANING STRATEGY FOR CLEANING A SURFACE TO BE CLEANED OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, CLEANING METHOD, USE OF A CLEANING STRATEGY, CLEANING SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 17786886
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-17
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Davies, Chris
  • Llion, Stephen
  • Barkow, Axel
  • Dreschers, Daniel

Abstract

A method for determining a cleaning strategy for cleaning a surface to be cleaned of a motor vehicle. The surface to be cleaned is selected in dependence of a cleaning mode. A sensor is operatively connected to the surface to be cleaned. The sensor exhibits an actual availability. The cleaning strategy exhibits a control quantity setpoint defining a cleaning process for the surface to be cleaned. Moreover, the method relates to a cleaning method, a use of a cleaning strategy, a cleaning system and a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor
  • B60S 1/58 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for rear windows

57.

BATTERY TRAY SYSTEM, TRACTION BATTERY, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022061951
Publication Number 2022/253512
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-04
Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Zhao, Weiwei
  • Wolf, Hartmut

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery tray system, in particular a battery tray system of a traction battery, the battery tray system having the following features: the battery tray system comprises a battery tray, the battery tray having a bottom and at least four side walls, the battery tray having an inner side and an outer side, the battery tray having a maximum longitudinal extent in a longitudinal direction, a maximum transverse extent in a transverse direction, and a maximum vertical extent in a vertical direction, the battery tray having a receiving space on the inner side for receiving at least one battery module, the battery tray system having at least one deformation element which can be connected to the outer side of the battery tray and which is formed separately from the battery tray, the deformation element having a deformation element transverse extent in the transverse direction of the battery tray, and the at least one deformation element being formed from plastic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/233 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/207 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape
  • H01M 50/20 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders

58.

Plastic tank for motor vehicles having at least one reinforcing structure

      
Application Number 17761911
Grant Number 12011990
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-21
First Publication Date 2022-11-24
Grant Date 2024-06-18
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rosenstrater, Sebastian
  • Quant, Frank

Abstract

A plastic container for a motor vehicle having a container wall delimiting a container interior, and having at least one stiffening structure which is connected to the container wall in a planar manner. A border of the stiffening structure has at least two mutually identical edge profiles between two points located on the border. Further, the border, at least in sections along its longitudinal extension, in the region of each of the edge profiles, is at a distance from a direct connecting line connecting the two points.

IPC Classes  ?

59.

VENT DEVICE FOR A HEADLINER SYSTEM, AND HEADLINER SYSTEM FOR THE VENTILATION OF A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HAVING AT LEAST ONE VENT DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2022059649
Publication Number 2022/228878
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-11
Publication Date 2022-11-03
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mertens, Jan
  • Eulitz, Dirk
  • Yang, Kuan

Abstract

The invention relates to a vent device (2), more particularly for use in a headliner system, for mounting on the inside of a vehicle roof of a vehicle for the ventilation of a passenger compartment (11), the vent device comprising at least one air channel (7) for supplying ventilation air (4), an outlet opening (14) for discharging the supplied ventilation air (4) into the passenger compartment (11), and an air-permeable cover layer (15) which covers the outlet opening (14), wherein the vent device (2) has an illumination device (16) for emitting light in a region of the outlet opening (14).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
  • B60Q 3/62 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

60.

BATTERY HOUSING SYSTEM FOR A TRACTION BATTERY OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE, TRACTION BATTERY FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2021055435
Publication Number 2022/184257
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-04
Publication Date 2022-09-09
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Meng, Xin

Abstract

The present invention discloses a battery housing system comprising a battery housing (10) for accommodating at least two battery modules (20) and a fastening means (30) for fastening the at least two battery modules (20) to the battery housing (10), wherein the traction battery system is characterized thereby that the fastening means (30) comprises a clamping element (31) and a bolt (36) connected to the clamping element (31), wherein the clamping element (31) is adapted to be in direct or indirect contact with the at least two battery modules (20), and wherein the fastening means (30) is adapted to be fastened directly or indirectly to a base plate (11) of the battery housing (10) by the bolt (36) so that the clamping element (31) exerts a clamping force to the at least two battery modules (20) into the direction of the base plate (11). The present invention moreover discloses a traction battery (1) for an electric vehicle comprising the battery housing system and an electric vehicle comprising a traction battery (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • F16B 39/24 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place during screwing down or tightening by means of washers, spring washers, or resilient plates that lock against the object
  • H01M 50/258 - Modular batteriesCasings provided with means for assembling
  • H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks

61.

BATTERY TRAY WITH UNDERBODY AND TRACTION BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2022051693
Publication Number 2022/161979
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-26
Publication Date 2022-08-04
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wolf, Hartmut
  • Schwenk, Christoph
  • Pfaff, Jürgen

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery tray, in particular a battery tray for a traction battery, wherein the battery tray is formed from plastic, wherein the battery tray has a base and at least four side walls, wherein the battery tray has a receiving volume, the receiving volume being designed to receive and secure at least one battery module, and wherein the battery tray is configured at least in regions as an underbody of a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/207 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/229 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
  • H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units
  • B62D 35/02 - Streamlining the undersurfaces
  • B62D 37/02 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by aerodynamic means

62.

Fluid-temperature-controllable traction battery and battery housing assembly having a feed-through for a heat transmission device

      
Application Number 17614625
Grant Number 11695173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-15
First Publication Date 2022-07-21
Grant Date 2023-07-04
Owner Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schäfer, Guido
  • Lipperheide, Moritz
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Lenz, Stefan

Abstract

A battery housing arrangement, in particular a battery housing assembly of a vehicle traction battery which can be temperature-controlled by a fluid, comprises a battery housing which encloses an interior space for receiving battery cells, and a heat transmission device which has an inlet tube, an outlet tube and a heat exchanger element arranged fluidically therebetween. The fluid is able to flow through the heat transmission device from the inlet tube via the heat exchanger element to the outlet tube. The heat exchanger element can be accommodated in the battery housing. The battery housing has at least one through-opening for feeding through the inlet tube and the outlet tube, and the battery housing has at least one closure element which is inserted into the at least one through-opening and forms a closure between the inlet tube and/or the outlet tube and the at least one through-opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells

63.

BATTERY HOUSING ASSEMBLY WITH HEAT TRANSFER DEVICE, AND TRACTION BATTERY WITH BATTERY HOUSING ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 17605905
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-03-09
First Publication Date 2022-07-07
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haas, Felix
  • Lipperheide, Moritz
  • Enkirch, Georg

Abstract

A battery housing assembly includes a battery housing which encloses an interior for receiving a plurality of battery cells. A heat transfer device which has an inlet, an outlet, and at least one fluid channel arranged fluidically therebetween. The fluid flows through the heat transfer device from the inlet to the outlet via the at least one fluid channel that is arranged in the interior. A contact side of the channel is pressed against at least one contact element to the battery cells in order to transfer heat. At least one expansion element, as a result of the fluid in the heat transfer device being pressurized, expands in order to press the at least one fluid channel against the at least one contact element by bracing against a bracing surface.

IPC Classes  ?

64.

STIFFENING ELEMENT FOR A LIQUID CONTAINER, LIQUID CONTAINER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A STIFFENING ELEMENT AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR A LIQUID CONTAINER HAVING A STIFFENING ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2021086130
Publication Number 2022/129302
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-16
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lorenz, Harald
  • Marx, Daniel
  • Quant, Frank
  • Gebert, Klaus

Abstract

The invention relates to a stiffening element for a liquid container for a motor vehicle and to a liquid container comprising such a stiffening element, wherein the stiffening element has a first connecting region, a second connecting region and a center region, the first connecting region and the second connecting region being indirectly connected to each other via the center region, and wherein the first connecting region and the second connecting region have different connection geometries. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a liquid container.

IPC Classes  ?

65.

BATTERY TRAY COMPRISING AN INTUMESCENT LAYER, TRACTION BATTERY, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY TRAY COMPRISING AN INTUMESCENT LAYER, METHOD FOR RECYCLING A BATTERY TRAY COMPRISING AN INTUMESCENT LAYER

      
Application Number EP2021086217
Publication Number 2022/129341
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-16
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wolf, Hartmut
  • Marx, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery tray, the battery tray comprising a supporting structure, the supporting structure consisting of more than or equal to 50 wt.% of a fiber-plastic composite, and the battery tray comprising an intumescent layer. When the intumescent layer is exposed to high heat, it intumesces and thereby better protects the supporting structure of the battery tray against fire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/222 - Inorganic material
  • H01M 50/229 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
  • H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding

66.

PLASTIC CONTAINER HAVING TRANSPONDER FOR SHORT-RANGE COMMUNICATION, AND PRODUCTION METHOD

      
Application Number EP2021083164
Publication Number 2022/112501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-26
Publication Date 2022-06-02
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Werner, Kevin
  • Guse, Christoph

Abstract

The present invention discloses a transponder (5) for short-range communication according to claim 1. Specifically, the present invention discloses a transponder (5) for short-range communication, having a plastic housing body (6), an antenna (7) and a communication chip (8) electrically connected to the antenna (7), wherein the antenna (7) and the communication chip (8) are located in the plastic housing body (6), wherein the plastic housing body (6) has a substantially flat upper face (9), a substantially flat lower face (10) and a lateral region (11) connecting the upper face (9) and the lower face (10), and the transponder (5) is designed to issue an identifier, in particular for a plastic container (1) connected thereto. The transponder (5) is characterised in that the lateral region (11) has, at least in one portion (14), a first transition region (18) in which the lateral region (11) expands, in a vertical direction (17) from the lower face (10) to the upper face (9), outwardly from an inner lateral wall region (15) to an outer lateral wall region (16), and the first transition region (18) from the inner lateral wall region (15) to the outer lateral wall region (16) is designed such that the shape of the lateral region (11) changes continuously.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 1/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
  • B29C 49/04 - Extrusion blow-moulding
  • B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
  • H04B 1/59 - RespondersTransponders
  • B29C 39/02 - Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressureApparatus therefor for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
  • B29C 39/10 - Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressureApparatus therefor for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. casting around inserts or for coating articles

67.

BATTERY CASING, TRACTION BATTERY AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2021081145
Publication Number 2022/101220
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-09
Publication Date 2022-05-19
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Laskowski, Christine
  • Panchamia, Utsav
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Premkumar, Havya

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery casing (10) for accommodating at least one battery component (2, 4) in a battery casing volume (11), said battery casing (10) comprising at least one plastic battery casing shell (20), which at least partly defines the battery casing volume (11), and at least one fastening device (30, 40) for attaching the battery component (2, 4) to the battery housing shell (20), the battery casing (10) being characterized in that the battery casing shell (20) includes at least one reinforcing structure (22, 25) which extends into the battery casing volume (11), and the fastening device (30, 40) is supported on the reinforcing structure (22, 25). The invention further relates to a traction battery for a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle comprising a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks

68.

FASTENING OF CRASH PARTS ON BATTERY CASINGS

      
Application Number EP2021081148
Publication Number 2022/101221
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-09
Publication Date 2022-05-19
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Laskowski, Christine
  • Panchamia, Utsav
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Premkumar, Havya

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery casing system for a traction battery (1) in a motor vehicle, said battery casing system comprising a battery casing (10) having a plastic battery casing shell (20) which at least partly defines a battery casing volume (11) for accommodating at least one battery component (2). The battery casing system of the invention is characterized in that same includes at least one reinforcing means (50) which can be connected to an outer face (22) of the battery casing shell (20) and which is formed separately from the battery casing shell (20). The invention further relates to a traction battery (1) comprising a battery casing system as well as to a motor vehicle comprising a traction battery (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries

69.

OPERATING FLUID CONTAINER HAVING A CAPACITIVE FILL-LEVEL SENSOR, MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING AN OPERATING FLUID CONTAINER, AND METHOD FOR TESTING THE FUNCTION OF AN OPERATING FLUID CONTAINER

      
Application Number EP2021078544
Publication Number 2022/089960
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-14
Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schumacher, Nicolai
  • Schmitz, Dieter

Abstract

The present invention discloses an operating fluid container (1) for a motor vehicle for receiving an operating fluid, wherein an operating fluid container interior (2) is delimited by a top wall (3), a bottom wall (5) and a side wall (7) that connects the bottom wall (5) to the top wall (3), wherein the operating fluid container (1) has a fill-level sensor (10) for determining a fill level of the operating fluid container interior (2) and is characterised in that the fill-level sensor (10) is designed as a capacitive fill-level sensor (10) and has at least two measurement electrodes (11, 12) extending into the operating fluid container interior (2), wherein the fill-level sensor (10) has a base plate (13) connected to the bottom wall (5) in which base plate the at least two measurement electrodes (11, 12) are fastened, wherein the two measurement electrodes (11, 12) each have an extension component which runs between the bottom wall (5) and the top wall (3) parallel to a connection direction. The present invention further discloses a motor vehicle having a correspondingly designed operating fluid container (1) and to a method for testing the function of a fill-level sensor (10) of a correspondingly designed operating fluid container (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/26 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields

70.

BATTERY SHELL, TRACTION BATTERY, MOTOR VEHICLE, TOOL FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY SHELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY SHELL

      
Application Number EP2021078545
Publication Number 2022/089961
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-14
Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Wolf, Hartmut

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery shell having a first fluid channel and/or a second fluid channel and at least one inner stiffening means, the first fluid channel and/or the second fluid channel (120) extending through the battery shell, the first fluid channel and/or the second fluid channel extending at least in regions in the inner stiffening means. The invention also relates to a traction battery having same battery shell and to a motor vehicle having same battery shell. The invention also relates to a tool for producing precisely this battery shell and to a method for producing the battery shell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/224 - Metals

71.

BATTERY SHELL, TRACTION BATTERY, MOTOR VEHICLE, TOOL FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY SHELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY SHELL

      
Application Number EP2021078825
Publication Number 2022/089980
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-18
Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wolf, Hartmut
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Zhao, Weiwei
  • Witschel, Bernhard
  • Mertel, Achim
  • Münter, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery shell comprising at least one inner stiffening means and/or at least one outer stiffening means, which are configured to stiffen the battery shell and to protect a designed battery module from an outer impact. The invention also relates to a traction battery comprising said battery shell and to a motor vehicle comprising said battery shell. Furthermore, the invention relates to a tool for producing said battery shell and to a method for producing the battery shell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

72.

SENSOR UNIT FOR A VEHICLE WITH DIFFERENT OUTPUT MODES

      
Application Number EP2021079464
Publication Number 2022/090120
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-25
Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hübecker, Alexander
  • Kottmann, Ralf

Abstract

The present invention discloses a sensor unit (1) for a vehicle according to the present claim 1. In detail, the present invention discloses a sensor unit (1) for a vehicle, in particular in the form of a fill level sensor for capturing a fill level of an operating fluid container of the vehicle, having at least one sensor element (2) for capturing and providing at least one measured value of a variable to be monitored, in particular the fill level of the operating fluid container of the vehicle, an electrical connection unit (3) having a plurality of electrical contacts (4, 5, 6, 7), and a processing unit (8) which is designed to receive the at least one measured value of the variable to be monitored from the at least one sensor element (2) and to output at least one corresponding output value via the connection unit (3). The sensor unit (1) is characterized in that the processing unit (8) is designed to receive an electrical signal from at least one of the electrical contacts (4, 5, 6, 7) of the connection unit (3) and to select an output mode of the at least one output value from a plurality of different output modes of the at least one output value on the basis of the electrical signal. The present invention also discloses an operating fluid container for a vehicle according to the present claim and a method for outputting at least one output value, which corresponds to a measured value of a variable to be monitored, via a connection unit (3) according to the present claim 16.

IPC Classes  ?

73.

BATTERY SHELL, TRACTION BATTERY, MOTOR VEHICLE, TOOL FOR PRODUCING A MONOLITHIC BATTERY SHELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MONOLITHIC BATTERY SHELL

      
Application Number EP2021079893
Publication Number 2022/090348
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-27
Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Wolf, Hartmut

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery shell having at least one fluid channel formed monolithically together with the battery shell, a traction battery having same battery shell and a motor vehicle having same battery shell. The invention also relates to a tool for producing precisely this monolithic battery shell and to a method for producing the monolithic battery shell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/6554 - Rods or plates
  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
  • H01M 50/289 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
  • B29C 43/32 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
  • B29C 43/14 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles in several steps
  • B29L 31/34 - Electrical apparatus, e.g. sparking plugs or parts thereof

74.

BATTERY SHELL COMPRISING A REINFORCING NONWOVEN, METHOD OF PRODUCTION AND TRACTION BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2021079894
Publication Number 2022/090349
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-27
Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wolf, Hartmut
  • Zhao, Weiwei

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery shell, the battery shell comprising a reinforcing nonwoven that consists of long fibers, and a polymer matrix. The invention also relates to a method of production for such a battery shell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/229 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
  • H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
  • B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
  • B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
  • B29C 70/00 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts
  • B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
  • B29L 31/34 - Electrical apparatus, e.g. sparking plugs or parts thereof
  • B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

75.

Method for producing a liquid container, liquid container for a motor vehicle, and structure for reducing sloshing sounds

      
Application Number 17566681
Grant Number 11872880
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-31
First Publication Date 2022-04-28
Grant Date 2024-01-16
Owner Kautex Textron Gmbh & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Treudt, Volker
  • Schwenk, Christoph

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a liquid container (28) for a motor vehicle, having the method steps: providing a wall (14), which is provided in order to delimit an interior chamber (26) of the liquid container (28) for receiving a liquid (34); providing a structure (2), which is provided in order to be arranged in order to reduce sloshing noises in the interior chamber (26) of the liquid container (28), wherein the structure (2) comprises a random arrangement of threads (4) cross-linked with each other and wherein a plurality of the threads (4) of the structure (2) are integrally joined, at least in sections, to at least one or more additional threads (4) of the structure (2), such that a substantially monolithic structure (2) is formed; connecting the structure (2) to the wall (14).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/077 - Fuel tanks with means modifying or controlling distribution or motion of fuel, e.g. to prevent noise, surge, splash or fuel starvation
  • B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
  • B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
  • B29K 101/12 - Thermoplastic materials
  • B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

76.

PENTATONIC

      
Application Number 1657358
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-10-13
Registration Date 2021-10-13
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

Devices and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity; devices for accumulating and storing electricity; battery systems for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles, consisting primarily of plastic housings, batteries, battery temperature devices and/or charging electronics, and parts thereof; batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; housings for battery systems; battery housings; battery housings with temperature management; housings for batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; plastic housings for battery systems; battery systems with plastic housings, consisting primarily of plastic housings, batteries, battery temperature control devices and/or charging electronics; plastic housings for batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; batteries with plastic housings for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; plastic-metal composite housings for battery systems; battery systems with plastic-metal composite housings, consisting primarily of plastic-metal composite housings, batteries, battery temperature control devices and/or charging electronics; plastic-metal composite housings for batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; batteries with plastic-metal composite housings; batteries, and/or charging electronics for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles [vehicle parts]; batteries with plastic housings for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles [vehicle parts]; batteries with plastic-metal composite housings for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles [vehicle parts]. Parts and accessories for vehicles; parts and accessories for land vehicles, especially autonomous or semiautonomous land vehicles; parts and accessories for commercial vehicles, especially autonomous or semiautonomous commercial vehicles, autonomous or semiautonomous trucks and tractors, and autonomous or semiautonomous delivery vehicles; battery systems, consisting primarily of plastic housings, battery temperature control devices for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; battery housings [vehicle parts]; battery housings with temperature management [vehicle parts]; housings adapted for batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles [vehicle parts]; plastic housings for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles batteries [vehicle parts]; plastic-metal composite housings for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles batteries [vehicle parts].

77.

Fuel container for a motor vehicle and method for producing such a fuel container, and reinforcing element for a fuel container

      
Application Number 17416164
Grant Number 12071000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-18
First Publication Date 2022-03-10
Grant Date 2024-08-27
Owner Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ley, Ingo
  • Quant, Frank
  • Ankert, Detlef

Abstract

Fuel tank for a motor vehicle, —comprising a plastic wall which delimits a storage volume for storing fuel, —comprising one or more reinforcing elements for reinforcing the plastic wall, —with at least one reinforcing element being connected to an outer side of the plastic wall that faces away from the storage volume, characterized in that—a maximum thickness of at least one reinforcing element measured normal to the plastic wall is greater than the wall thickness of the plastic wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
  • B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
  • B29C 51/12 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawingApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements

78.

BATTERY HOUSING FOR TRACTION BATTERY HAVING IMPROVED MAINTENANCE POSSIBILITY AND TRACTION BATTERY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2020074503
Publication Number 2022/048747
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-02
Publication Date 2022-03-10
Owner
  • KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Schäfer, Guido
  • Lenz, Stefan
  • Haas, Felix
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Mulalic, Muhamed
  • Krüger, Marcel
  • Eftekhari, Mohammadreza
  • Maguire, Patrick Daniel
  • Perumalla, Kanchana

Abstract

The present invention discloses a battery housing (1) for a traction battery, the battery housing (1) having a first housing shell (10) and a second housing shell (20) which can be connected to the first housing shell (10) for bounding an interior (2) formed to receive at least one battery module, the battery housing (1) having the following features: - the first housing shell (10) has a first collar (11) which runs at least partially around the first housing shell (10); - the second housing shell (20) has a second collar (21) which runs at least partially around the second housing shell (20); - the battery housing (1) has at least one connection element (40) having two pressure limbs (41, 42); - the at least one connection element (40) is designed to engage around the first collar (11) and the second collar (21) and to clamp same to one another by the two pressure limbs (41, 42) of the connection element (40) exerting a normal force on the first collar (11) and on the second collar (21), the battery housing (1) being characterised by the following features: - the first collar (11) and/or the second collar (21) has at least one latching means (30, 31, 32); - the connection element (40) has at least one second latching means (50, 51, 52); - the connection element (40) can be latched to the first collar (11) and/or the second collar (21) by means of the first latching means (30, 31, 32) and the second latching means (50, 51, 52).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/202 - Casings or frames around the primary casing of a single cell or a single battery
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/224 - Metals
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/24 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks

79.

KAUTEX

      
Application Number 1644945
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-05-25
Registration Date 2021-05-25
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products

Goods & Services

Cranks [machine parts]; crank shafts; cam shafts; hardened cam shafts; balance shafts; cam shaft caps; bearing cap [machine parts]. Devices and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity; devices for accumulating and storing electricity; battery systems for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles, primarily consisting of plastic housings, batteries, battery temperature control devices and/or charging electronics and parts thereof; batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; housings for battery systems; housing for batteries for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles; plastic housings for battery systems; battery systems with plastic housings, consisting primarily of plastic housings, batteries, battery temperature control devices and/or charging electronics; plastic housings for batteries for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles; batteries with plastic housings for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles; plastic-metal composite housings for battery systems; battery systems with plastic-metal composite housings, consisting primarily of plastic-metal composite housings, batteries, battery temperature control devices and/or charging electronics; plastic-metal composite housings for batteries for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles; batteries with plastic-metal composite housings. Water supply devices and systems consisting thereof; water supply devices for land vehicles and systems consisting thereof; water collection systems, namely water treatment systems, potable water treatment systems, process water treatment systems, water purification systems, water deionization systems, water filtration systems and water production systems; water collection systems for land vehicles, namely water treatment, potable water treatment systems, process water treatment systems, water purification systems, water deionization systems, water filtration systems and water production systems; water treatment systems; water treatment systems for land vehicles; potable water treatment systems; potable water treatment systems for land vehicles; process water treatment systems; process water treatment systems for land vehicles; water treatment devices; water treatment devices for land vehicles; water purification systems; water purification systems for land vehicles; water softening devices; water softening devices for land vehicles; water desalination devices; water desalination devices for land vehicles; water deionization systems; water deionization systems for land vehicles; air-conditioning systems for vehicles and parts thereof; air-conditioning systems for land vehicles and parts thereof; air-conditioning devices for vehicles and parts thereof; air-conditioning devices for land vehicles and parts thereof; air outlet devices for air-conditioning systems and air-conditioning devices for land vehicles; air outlet devices for air-conditioning systems and air-conditioning devices for land vehicles; air outlet modules for air-conditioning systems and air-conditioning devices for land vehicles; air outlet modules and devices made of foamed plastic for air-conditioning systems and air-conditioning devices for land vehicles; air outlet devices for air-conditioning systems and air-conditioning devices having integrated air mass control devices; air outlet devices for air-conditioning systems and air-conditioning devices having integrated air mass control devices for land vehicles; air outlet devices for air-conditioning systems and air-conditioning devices having integrated air flow actuators; air outlet devices for air-conditioning systems and air-conditioning devices having integrated air flow actuators for land vehicles; air filter devices; air filter devices for land vehicles and parts thereof; air purification systems; air purification systems for land vehicles and parts thereof; air purification systems and air filters for removing microorganisms; air purification systems and air filters for removing volatile organic compounds. Parts and accessories for vehicles; parts and accessories for land vehicles, especially autonomous or semi-autonomous land vehicles; parts and accessories for commercial vehicles, especially autonomous or semi-autonomous commercial vehicles, autonomous or semi-autonomous trucks and tractors, and autonomous or semi-autonomous delivery vehicles; fuel tank systems and parts thereof for land vehicles; fuel supply systems and parts thereof for land vehicles; fuel tanks for land vehicles, fuel tanks made of plastic for land vehicles; closing caps for fuel tanks of land vehicles; systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, fill tubes, pumps and/or fill level sensors, for exhaust gas after-treatment using an aqueous urea solution and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, fill tubes, pumps and/or fill level sensors, for exhaust gas after-treatment in land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; SCR systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, fill tubes, pumps and/or fill level sensors, for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; tanks for liquid urea solutions for land vehicles; plastic tanks for liquid urea solutions for land vehicles; SCR tanks for land vehicles; cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices for land vehicles, especially autonomous or semi-autonomous land vehicles, commercial vehicles as well as delivery vehicles, and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices for land vehicles, especially for autonomous or semi-autonomous land vehicles, commercial vehicles as well as delivery vehicles, and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; windshield cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; headlight cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; sensor cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices for land vehicles, especially autonomous or semi-autonomous land vehicles, commercial vehicles as well as delivery vehicles, and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; sensor cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices using water and/or air for land vehicles, especially autonomous or semi-autonomous land vehicles, commercial vehicles as well as delivery vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; cleaning systems, consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices for optical, acoustic, capacitive or inductive sensors of land vehicles, especially autonomous or semi-autonomous land vehicles, and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices using water and/or air for optical, acoustic or capacitive sensors of land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; camera cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; camera cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices using water and/or air for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; ultrasonic sensor cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; ultrasonic sensor cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices using water and/or air for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; LiDAR sensor cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; LiDAR sensor cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices using water and/or air for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; RADAR sensor cleaning systems, consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; RADAR sensor cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices using water and/or air for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; LASER sensor cleaning systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; LASER sensor cleaning systems, consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices using water and/or air for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; tanks for cleaning systems for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; plastic tanks for cleaning systems for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; activated carbon filter systems consisting primarily of plastic housings, adsorption media and/or filter fabric for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; activated carbon filters for cleaning gases and liquids for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; fuel tank ventilation filter; fill level sensors for cleaning systems for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; pumps for cleaning systems for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; nozzles for cleaning systems for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; non-metal hoses and valves for cleaning systems for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; battery systems consisting primarily of plastic housings, batteries, battery temperature control devices and/or charging electronics for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles [vehicle parts]; housings adapted to batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles [vehicle parts]; plastic housings adapted for batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles [vehicle parts]; batteries with plastic housings for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles [vehicle parts]; plastic-metal composite housings adapted for batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles [vehicle parts]; batteries with plastic-metal composite housings for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles [vehicle parts]; water and/or air distribution systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines, distribution valves, cleaning nozzles and/or cleaning control devices for cleaning systems or cleaning systems for land vehicles, especially autonomous or semi-autonomous land vehicles, commercial vehicles as well as delivery vehicles; water collection systems consisting primarily of plastic tanks, pumps, supply lines and/or distribution valves and systems consisting thereof for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; water treatment systems and devices for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; water purification systems for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; water softening devices for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; water desalination devices for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; water deionization systems for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; potable water treatment systems for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; process water treatment systems for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; water tanks for land vehicles; plastic water tanks for land vehicles; plastic process water tanks for land vehicles; plastic potable water tanks for land vehicles; vehicle parts for the interior equipment of land vehicles; interior trims for vehicles; interior trims for vehicle roofs; headliners; headliners of foamed plastic; heated headliners; headliners as components of an air-conditioning system; headliners with integrated air outlet openings; headliners with integrated air mass control devices; headliners with integrated air flow actuators; air outlet devices and modules for air-conditioning systems and air-conditioning devices for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; air outlet devices and modules of foamed plastic for air-conditioning systems and air-conditioning devices for land vehicles [vehicle parts]; air filter devices for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; air purification systems for land vehicles and parts thereof [vehicle parts]; air purification systems and air filters for land vehicles for removing microorganisms [vehicle parts]; air purification systems and air filters for land vehicles for removing volatile organic compounds [vehicle parts]. Tanks, not of metal nor of masonry; canisters, not of metal; plastic tanks; plastic canisters; plastic containers for storing and transporting liquids; plastic containers for fuels; plastic containers for heating oil additives; plastic containers for oxygen-sensitive media; plastic containers for paints, varnishes or solvents; plastic containers for aromas; plastic containers for herbicides, insecticides and fungicides; plastic canisters for pharmaceutical active ingredients; plastic canisters for chemicals; plastic canisters for hazardous goods; non-metal tanks for liquid fuels; plastic tanks for liquid fuels; non-metal tanks for aqueous urea solutions; plastic tanks for aqueous urea solutions; non-metal tanks for water; plastic tanks for water; non-metal tanks for process water; plastic tanks for process water, non-metal tanks for potable water; plastic tanks for process water; non-metal tanks for cleaning solutions; plastic tanks for cleaning solutions; plastic canisters for cleaning agents; plastic tanks for cleaning systems for land vehicles.

80.

EXTRUDED PART, BATTERY HOUSING HAVING AN EXTRUDED PART, METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN EXTRUDED PART, EXTRUSION DIE

      
Application Number EP2021071591
Publication Number 2022/033914
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-02
Publication Date 2022-02-17
Owner
  • KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • WEBER FIBERTECH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wolf, Hartmut
  • Stötzner, Norbert

Abstract

The present invention discloses an extruded part (10) having the following features: - the extruded part (10) is formed by extrusion of at least one polymer melt (80), wherein the polymer melt(s) (80) has/have two melt fronts (82, 83), which form two material inner edges (22, 23) of the extruded part (10) when the polymer melt(s) (80) is/are in the solidified state; - the two material inner edges (22, 23) are integrally bonded to each other and define a linear binding seam (40) of the extruded part (10), wherein the binding seam (40) is situated in a connection region (60) of the extruded part (10); and - the extruded part (10) has at least one fibre grid (70), which is situated in the connection region (60) of the extruded part (10) and is connected to the extruded part (10) such that the fibre grid (70) bridges the two material inner edges (22, 23). The present invention also discloses a battery housing for a traction battery having an extruded part (10). Furthermore, the present invention discloses a traction battery having such a battery housing. The present invention further discloses a method and an extrusion die for producing an extruded part (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • B29C 33/00 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor
  • B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
  • B29L 31/34 - Electrical apparatus, e.g. sparking plugs or parts thereof
  • B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
  • B29C 33/14 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated means for positioning inserts, e.g. labels against the mould wall

81.

Battery unit and hybrid vehicle with a battery unit

      
Application Number 17297739
Grant Number 11964556
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-26
First Publication Date 2022-02-10
Grant Date 2024-04-23
Owner Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Eulitz, Dirk
  • Gebert, Klaus
  • Lorenz, Harald
  • Marx, Daniel
  • Siggia, Fabian

Abstract

The subject matter of the invention is a battery unit (100) for a hybrid vehicle (200), with a battery housing (10) which has a front side wall (23) directed towards the front side (22) of the hybrid vehicle (200) and a rear side wall (24) directed towards the rear side of the hybrid vehicle (200), and with at least one battery module (11) which is arranged in the battery housing (10), wherein at least one fuel tank (12) is arranged in the battery housing (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/04 - Tank inlets
  • B60K 15/067 - Mounting of tanks
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60K 15/063 - Arrangement of tanks

82.

Method and assembly for controlling water recovery in a motor vehicle

      
Application Number 17289321
Grant Number 11511601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-14
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Grant Date 2022-11-29
Owner Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lipperheide, Moritz
  • Stell, Björn
  • Dreschers, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling the recovery of water in a motor vehicle, in which method, to recover water in an air-conditioning system (12) of the motor vehicle, air is cooled to a temperature below its dew point, and the water dropping out as a result of the cooling is collected in a water container (13). During water recovery, the air-conditioning system (12) is controlled by means of a water recovery control device (11), wherein, to control the water recovery by means of the water recovery control device (11), the air-conditioning system (12) is adjusted on the basis of at least one parameter value which is detected by a detection unit (10) and transmitted to the water recovery control device (11).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/32 - Cooling devices
  • E03B 3/28 - Methods or installations for obtaining or collecting drinking water or tap water from humid air

83.

Headliner trim and method for producing a headliner trim

      
Application Number 17295016
Grant Number 12128737
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-15
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Grant Date 2024-10-29
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bouffier, Roman
  • Wolf, Hartmut

Abstract

A headliner trim for a motor vehicle includes a main body, at least one air channel formed in the main body for conducting an air flow through the main body, and at least one air outlet opening formed in the main body, through which air outlet opening the air flow conducted in the air channel can flow into the interior of the motor vehicle. The main body is formed from a particle foam, such as expanded polypropylene (EPP) or expanded polyethylene (EPE).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers

84.

Module element for a battery module, and battery module

      
Application Number 17289693
Grant Number 12176556
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-30
First Publication Date 2021-12-30
Grant Date 2024-12-24
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON Gmbh & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wolf, Hartmut
  • Zhao, Weiwei
  • Fielon, Holger

Abstract

A plate element for a battery module for receiving battery cells of the battery module includes a first plate element part and a second plate element part. The first plate element part is connected to the second plate element part. The first plate element part includes a first base body and a first organosheet arranged on the first base body. The second plate element part includes a second base body and a second organosheet arranged on the second base body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/207 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure

85.

Detecting the deactivation of a filling device

      
Application Number 16625370
Grant Number 11548377
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-25
First Publication Date 2021-11-25
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wind, Stefan
  • Barkow, Axel

Abstract

A method for determining a filling stop during a filling process of an operating fluid container whose operating fluid container interior can be filled with an operating fluid via a filling pipe opening into said interior, wherein a pressure sensor for determining a pressure within the filling pipe is arranged in the filling pipe, wherein the method has the following method steps: acquiring the time profile of pressure values acquired by means of the pressure sensor; and outputting a filling stop signal in accordance with the time profile of the pressure values. In addition, the present invention discloses an operating fluid container system having an operating fluid container and a filling pipe, opening into an operating fluid container interior, for filling the operating fluid container with an operating fluid, wherein the operating fluid container system has a pressure sensor arranged within the filling pipe and is coupled via a data line to an electronic control device for transmitting data, representing the pressure within the filling pipe, to the electronic control device, wherein the control device is designed to carry out the method according to the invention for determining a filling stop.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/04 - Tank inlets
  • B67D 7/36 - Arrangements of flow- or pressure-control valves
  • G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
  • B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

86.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A FUEL FILLER CAP IS CLOSED

      
Application Number EP2021060585
Publication Number 2021/228529
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-22
Publication Date 2021-11-18
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Hedevang, Poul

Abstract

Method for detecting whether a fuel filler cap of a motor vehicle is closed, carried out by a data processing device, and device for carrying out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

87.

TRACTION BATTERY HAVING A GUIDE MEANS FOR A FLUID VOLUME FLOW, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2021062647
Publication Number 2021/228954
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-12
Publication Date 2021-11-18
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pechan, Alexander
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Strack, Mario
  • Vennefrohne, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to a traction battery having: a battery tray; a plurality of battery modules arranged in the battery tray, each battery module having a safety valve; a battery cover; and a ventilation element for introducing air into and/or extracting air from the traction battery. The traction battery has a guide means, at least part of which is constantly permeable to a designated fluid volume flow, for deflecting a designated fluid volume flow, which is exiting in a designated manner from a safety valve, in the direction of the ventilation element. The traction battery also has an air extraction duct which extends from the guide means to the ventilation element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/367 - Internal gas exhaust passages forming part of the battery cover or caseDouble cover vent systems

88.

Method for controlling a filling process of a motor vehicle tank and motor vehicle tank for carrying out the method

      
Application Number 17250925
Grant Number 11787285
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-20
First Publication Date 2021-11-04
Grant Date 2023-10-17
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Barkow, Axel
  • Eulitz, Dirk
  • Wind, Stefan

Abstract

A method for controlling a filling process of a motor vehicle tank comprising the following steps: determine a geographical location of the motor vehicle tank; determining, by means of a tank control device, whether the geographical location of the motor vehicle tank is within a predetermined geographical area; and determining a shut-off filling volume dependent on the geographical location of the motor vehicle tank, if the geographical location of the motor vehicle tank is within the predetermined geographical area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
  • B60K 15/04 - Tank inlets
  • B67D 7/08 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred
  • B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

89.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY HOUSING COMPONENT, BATTERY HOUSING COMPONENT AND BATTERY HOUSING HAVING A SHIELDING

      
Application Number EP2021060584
Publication Number 2021/214252
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-22
Publication Date 2021-10-28
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lenz, Stefan
  • Wagner, Axel
  • Enkirch, Georg

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a battery housing component (2, 3) for a battery housing (1), in particular for a battery housing (1) of a traction battery of an electrically driveable vehicle, comprising the following steps: producing a main body (4) made of a plastic material; attaching at least one flat shielding element (7) to a shield side (6) of the main body (4); and applying an electrically conductive coating (13) to the shield side (6) of the main body (4) in at least one shielding region (12), wherein the at least one flat shielding element (7) and the electrically conductive coating (13) are connected in the at least one shielding region (12) to form an electrically conductive shielding (5) on the shield side (6) of the main body (4). The invention also relates to a corresponding battery housing component (2, 3) for a battery housing (1), as well as a battery housing (1) comprising two battery housing components (2, 3) of this type, wherein the two battery housing components (2, 3) are/can be connected to one another forming an enclosed receiving space (11) for receiving a plurality of electrical battery cells, and contacting their shieldings (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/20 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders
  • H01M 50/24 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • B29C 51/14 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawingApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or sheets
  • H01M 50/224 - Metals
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

90.

PENTATONIC

      
Application Number 218041800
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-10-13
Registration Date 2024-09-09
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

(1) Devices and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity, namely, accumulators being electrical storage batteries; devices for accumulating and storing electricity, namely, electric accumulators for vehicles; battery systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, namely chargers for electric batteries for electric vehicles, temperature controlled batteries for electric vehicles, and parts thereof; batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; battery housings, namely, electrical connector housings for electric batteries for vehicles; battery housings with heat exchangers; housings for batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; plastic housings specially adapted for electric batteries for vehicles; battery systems with plastic housings, namely, batteries for electric vehicles, plastic housings specially adapted for electric batteries for vehicles, and chargers for batteries for electric vehicles; plastic housings for batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; batteries with plastic housings for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; plastic and metal composite housings specially adapted for electric batteries for vehicles; battery systems with plastic and metal composite housings, namely, batteries for electric vehicles, plastic and metal composite housings specially adapted for electric batteries for vehicles, and chargers for batteries for electric vehicles; plastic and metal composite housings specially adapted for electric batteries for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; all the aforementioned goods only for road-legal land vehicles and aircraft. (2) Parts and accessories for vehicles, namely, body panels, battery mounting plates, impact protection panels for electric batteries, heat exchanger panels for electric batteries; parts and accessories for land vehicles, namely, autonomous and semiautonomous land vehicles, namely, body panels, battery mounting plates, impact protection panels for electric batteries, heat exchanger panels for electric batteries; parts and accessories for commercial vehicles, namely, autonomous and semiautonomous commercial vehicles, autonomous and semiautonomous trucks and tractors, and autonomous and semiautonomous delivery vehicles, namely, body panels, battery mounting plates, impact protection panels for electric batteries, heat exchanger panels for electric batteries; all the aforementioned goods only for road-legal land vehicles and aircraft.

91.

VALVE DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AT LEAST TWO AIR FLOWS TO BE DELIVERED VIA A ROOF LINING SYSTEM INTO THE INTERIOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND ROOF LINING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2021053980
Publication Number 2021/197706
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-18
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Daub, Meinolf

Abstract

The invention relates to a valve device (100) for a roof lining system for motor vehicles, for controlling at least two air flows to be delivered via the roof lining system to the interior of the motor vehicle. The valve device (100) has two air ducts (110, 120) having first and second flow control elements (130, 130', 140) arranged therein, the first flow control element (130, 130') being drivable in a first direction of rotation and in a second direction of rotation and being rotatable about an axis of the first flow control element (130, 130') between an open position and a closed position, the second flow control element (140) being rotatable relative to the first flow control element (130, 130') and rotatable about the axis of the first flow control element (130, 130') between an open position and a closed position, and the second flow control element (140) being drivable in the first direction of rotation and/or in the second direction of rotation by means of the first flow control element (130, 130').

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers

92.

RHAPSODY

      
Application Number 1615827
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-12-04
Registration Date 2020-12-04
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products

Goods & Services

Fuel tank systems and parts thereof for land vehicles; fuel supply systems and parts thereof for land vehicles; fuel tanks for land vehicles; plastic fuel tanks for land vehicles. Tanks, not of metal or masonry; plastic tanks; plastic containers for liquids; plastic containers for fuels; tanks, not of metal or masonry, for liquid fuels; plastic tanks for liquid fuels.

93.

BATTERY SHELL, TRACTION BATTERY, MOTOR VEHICLE, AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A BATTERY SHELL

      
Application Number EP2021050117
Publication Number 2021/190791
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-06
Publication Date 2021-09-30
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lenz, Stefan
  • Enkirch, Georg
  • Koukan, Ibrahim
  • Trötschel, Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery shell, in particular a battery shell for a traction battery of a motor vehicle, said battery shell comprising a semi-permeable membrane that is integrally bonded or frictionally connected to the battery shell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
  • H01M 50/342 - Non-re-sealable arrangements
  • H01M 50/308 - Detachable arrangements, e.g. detachable vent plugs or plug systems
  • F16K 17/00 - Safety valvesEqualising valves
  • F16K 24/00 - Devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating enclosures

94.

FUNCTIONALISED AND SEALED PART

      
Application Number EP2021056033
Publication Number 2021/180778
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-10
Publication Date 2021-09-16
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hützen, Markus
  • Siggia, Fabian

Abstract

The invention relates to a part (1) comprising a flat reinforcement component (2) having a first stiffness and a flat attachment (3) consisting of an attachment material having a second stiffness, the first stiffness being greater than the second stiffness, wherein the flat reinforcement component has an upper face and a lower face, and the attachment (3) is attached at least to the upper or lower face of the flat reinforcement component (2) in a first portion of the flat reinforcement component (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles

95.

HEADLINER SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2021055165
Publication Number 2021/175840
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-02
Publication Date 2021-09-10
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hoppe, Sebastian
  • Karsten, Milan

Abstract

The invention relates to a headliner system (10) for a motor vehicle, said headliner system comprising at least one air supply connection for connecting the headliner system (10) to an air conditioning and ventilation system of the motor vehicle, and at least one outflow device (20) which is fluidically connected to the at least one air supply connection, wherein at least one outflow device (20) has at least two outflow segments (22, 24), wherein one outflow segment (22, 22) is designed to deliver a designated air volume flow to the passenger compartment, wherein a first outflow segment (22) surrounds at least part of a second outflow segment (24), and wherein at least one outflow device (20) is designed such that it can be displaced in at least one axis (26) of the outflow device (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60N 2/56 - Heating or ventilating devices

96.

VALVE, VALVE SYSTEM, METHOD FOR VARYING A DESIGNATED AIR VOLUME FLOW THROUGH A TEXTILE, AIR-CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2021053050
Publication Number 2021/160595
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-09
Publication Date 2021-08-19
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hoppe, Sebastian
  • Karsten, Milan
  • Schmelzeisen, David

Abstract

The invention relates to a valve (10) for use in a motor vehicle, more particularly in an air-conditioning and ventilation system of the motor vehicle, comprising a textile (20) and an actuator (30), wherein the textile (20) is designed to have a designated air volume flow (80) flow through it, wherein the actuator (30) is operatively connected to the textile (20) and is designed to vary a state of the textile (20) between a relatively relaxed state and a stretched state (24), wherein a resistance to flow of the textile (20) in the relatively relaxed state is greater than in the stretched state (24).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • F24F 13/10 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers

97.

HEADLINER SYSTEM FOR AIR-CONDITIONING A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

      
Application Number EP2021050513
Publication Number 2021/156025
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-13
Publication Date 2021-08-12
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Karsten, Milan
  • Hoppe, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a headliner system (1) for attachment to the inside of a vehicle roof of a vehicle in order to air-condition a passenger compartment, the system comprising: at least one air-supply connection for connecting the headliner system (1) to an air-conditioner of the motor vehicle in order to supply ventilation air; at least one outlet device (2) for discharging, into the passenger compartment, the ventilation air supplied by the at least one air-supply connection; at least one air-conducting device (4) between the at least one air-supply connection and the at least one outlet device (2); at least one flow actuator (6) for controlling the discharge of the ventilation air via the at least one outlet device (2) into the passenger compartment; and a control unit for actuating the at least one flow actuator (6), wherein the headliner system (1) is designed, at the start of a supply of ventilation air to at least one vehicle passenger through the at least one outlet device (2), first to carry out a vent operation in which air that is located in the at least one air-conducting device (4) is not directed to the at least one vehicle passenger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant

98.

BATTERY COOLING ELEMENT, BATTERY MODULE UNIT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY COOLING ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2020083496
Publication Number 2021/151550
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-26
Publication Date 2021-08-05
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lipperheide, Moritz
  • Wolf, Hartmut

Abstract

The battery cooling element proposed here has a flexible top side in the form of a flexible multilayer composite foil. In order to cool a battery cell and/or a battery module, the heat transfer from the battery cell and/or the battery module into a cooling medium takes place predominantly through the comparatively low-cost and lightweight multilayer composite foil, which can additionally have a high heat transfer coefficient.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
  • H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
  • H01M 10/6554 - Rods or plates
  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
  • H01M 10/6566 - Means within the gas flow to guide the flow around one or more cells, e.g. manifolds, baffles or other barriers
  • H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings

99.

ROOF LINING SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING FUNCTION, AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING ROOF LINING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2021052126
Publication Number 2021/152103
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-29
Publication Date 2021-08-05
Owner KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Karsten, Milan
  • Hoppe, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a roof lining system (1) for motor vehicles, said system having at least one air supply connection (10) for connecting the roof lining system (1) to an air-conditioning device of the motor vehicle and at least one outflow device (20) which is fluidically connected to the at least one air supply connection (10). Each outflow device (20) has a central outflow region (21) and an edge outflow region (22_1, 22_2), each of which has at least one separate air supply channel (31, 32_1, 32_2), and each outflow device (20) has at least two flow actuators (41, 42_1, 42_2), wherein at least one first flow actuator (41) is paired with the central outflow region (21), and at least one second flow actuator (42_1, 42_2) is paired with the edge outflow region (22_1, 22_2). The at least one first flow actuator (41) is arranged in the at least one air supply channel (31) of the central outflow region (21), and the at least one second flow actuator (42_1, 42_2) is arranged in the at least one air supply channel (32_1, 32_2) of the edge outflow region (22_1, 22_2), said edge outflow region (22_1, 22_2) at least partly surrounding the central outflow region (21).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners

100.

Arrangement and method for draining at least one line connected to a liquid tank

      
Application Number 17058862
Grant Number 11506322
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-25
First Publication Date 2021-07-22
Grant Date 2022-11-22
Owner Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heidemeyer, Timm
  • Wolf, Hartmut

Abstract

b) of the fluid (F).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 55/07 - Arrangement or mounting of devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating or draining
  • F15D 1/02 - Influencing the flow of fluids in pipes or conduits
  • F02M 25/022 - Adding fuel and water emulsion, water or steam
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