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20090101182 | Dishwasher, in Particular Domestic Dishwasher - A dishwasher is provided that includes a washing space in which the soiled articles can be positioned for cleaning and an operating device that operates during the cleaning operation and is arranged in an opening in a bounding face of the washing space and/or of a container which can be positioned in the washing space. A spray device for spraying cleaning fluid is integrated into the washing space in the operating device. | 04-23-2009 |
20090129114 | Domestic Appliance, in Particular Fitted Domestic Appliance With a Controllable Operating Display - A domestic appliance includes an operation indicator having an illumination element for emitting a light beam by means of which a gap between the domestic appliance and a surface adjacent to the domestic appliance can be illuminated, and a reflection element in the gap for directing or bundling light emitted by the illumination element. | 05-21-2009 |
20100147338 | Dishwasher, in Particular Domestic Dishwasher with a Controllable Operation Display Panel - A dishwasher with a controllable operation display panel, has a plurality of illumination elements for emitting light rays. When a medium necessary for normal operation of the dishwasher is lacking, some or all the illumination elements of the operation display panel can be intermittently activated. | 06-17-2010 |
20100269867 | WATER-BEARING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A water-bearing domestic appliance, in particular a dishwasher or washing machine. The appliance may include a hydraulic circuit and a stationary screening apparatus which has a screening face, which is arranged in the hydraulic circuit, for filtering recirculated washing water. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the screening face is formed so as to generate transverse flows which are directed transverse to the passage-flow direction of the screening face. | 10-28-2010 |
20100276564 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING A HEIGHT-ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR AN APPLIANCE PEDESTAL - A household appliance, particularly a dishwasher or washing machine, having a height-adjusting device for an appliance pedestal. The height-adjusting device may include at least one drive gear engaged with a transmission drive converting the rotary motion of the drive gear into a lift motion of the appliance pedestal. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the drive gear includes a torque-limiting element operable to enable a deflecting motion of the drive gear from an operating position when a limit torque is exceeded, and which releases the engagement between the drive gear and the transmission drive. | 11-04-2010 |
20110012486 | STATIONARY HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A DISHWASHER - A stationary household appliance having a door that is pivotably mounted on the stationary household appliance by a joint. The stationary household appliance also has a noise damper that is provided in a region of the joint. | 01-20-2011 |
20110018409 | STATIONARY HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A DISHWASHER - A stationary household appliance having a housing wall, components, and a force transmitting element to transmit a force that acts upon the housing wall from the outside of the stationary household appliance into the components. The force transmitting element has at least two force application regions to transmit the force into at least two different ones of the components. | 01-27-2011 |
20120241394 | INSERT FOR A DISH BASKET FOR AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER - An insert having insert compartments separated from one another by separating walls with at least two insert compartments provided with compartment floors, arranged in different heights, for loading different silverware pieces and/or small dishes. The silverware pieces and/or the small dishes may, depending on their respective length/size/shape, be loaded into the insert compartment having the corresponding compartment floor positioned in a suitable height, so that they stand on the compartment floor and are no longer required to be hung. | 09-27-2012 |
20130134846 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher, in particular a free-standing dishwasher or a high-level built-in dishwasher, includes an appliance door and a bottom-side plinth cover which is aligned essentially flush with a front face of the appliance door. The plinth cover has a top wall which faces a lower edge of the appliance door and is spaced from the lower edge of the appliance door to allow for an opening movement of the appliance door across a free movement gap. At least one lighting element is provided to allow illumination of the movement gap between the lower edge of the appliance door and the top wall of the plinth cover. | 05-30-2013 |
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20120189879 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR APPLICATION OF A PRESSURE TO A BATTERY - A method and device is disclosed for application of a pressure to a battery which has at least one or more cells, in order to reduce adverse effects on operation which occur because of different battery states of charge. The device is designed to carry out the method such that the pressure is adjusted as a function of the respective battery volume and/or of the respective battery state of charge. | 07-26-2012 |
20120251881 | Galvanic Element - A galvanic element, for example a battery or an accumulator, in particular a lithium-ion cell, includes a negative electrode, a positive electrode, and a separator lying between the negative electrode and the positive electrode. In order to increase the specific capacitance, the negative electrode includes at least one layer system, said layer system including at least two graphene layers and at least one polymer layer. A polymer layer lies between two graphene layers. | 10-04-2012 |
20120306268 | Battery System for Micro-Hybrid Vehicles comprising High-Efficiency Consumers - A battery system for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The battery system includes an internal combustion engine, said battery system comprising at least one starting circuit, a low-voltage on-board supply system, and an on-board supply system with an increased voltage. The starting circuit has a starter battery and a starter that is connected, or can be connected, to the starter battery, said starter being used to start the internal combustion engine on a starter signal. The low-voltage on-board supply system has an on-board supply system battery used to produce a first voltage and to transmit same to the low-voltage on-board supply system, and at least one electrical consumer . The on-board supply system with increased voltage has at least one electric generator that can be operated by the internal combustion engine and is used to produce a second voltage higher than the first voltage and to transmit said second voltage to the on-board supply system with increased voltage. The on-board supply system with increased voltage is connected to the low-voltage on-board supply system by means of a first coupling unit used to draw electrical energy from the on-board supply system with increased voltage and to supply said energy to the low-voltage on-board supply system. The low-voltage supply system is connected to the starter circuit by means of a second coupling unit used to draw electrical energy from the low-voltage on-board supply system and to supply said energy to the starter circuit. A motor vehicle comprising a corresponding battery system is also disclosed. | 12-06-2012 |
20130026823 | BATTERY SYSTEM FOR MICRO-HYBRID VEHICLES COMPRISING HIGH-EFFICIENCY CONSUMERS - A battery system for a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine includes at least one starting circuit, a low-voltage on-board supply system, and an on-board supply system with an increased voltage. The starting circuit has a first battery and a starter that is configured to be connected to the first battery. The low-voltage supply system has at least one electrical consumer and a second battery configured to produce a first voltage. The supply system with increased voltage has an electrical generator and a third battery configured to produce a second voltage that is higher than the first voltage. The electric generator is configured to produce a third voltage that is higher than the second voltage. A first coupling connects the supply system with increased voltage to the low-voltage supply system and transfers energy therebetween. A second coupling connects the low-voltage on-board supply system to the starter circuit. | 01-31-2013 |
20130266842 | Lithium Ion Cell - A lithium-ion cell includes a negative electrode, a positive electrode, and a separator arranged between the negative electrode and the positive electrode. In order to increase the mechanical stability of the separator and in the process to negatively influence the electrical power of the lithium-ion cell as little as possible, the separator includes at least one inorganic solid electrolyte layer conducting lithium ions. | 10-10-2013 |
20130323591 | Accumulator Cell with Coated Terminal - An accumulator cell comprises two terminals. One terminal is provided with a coating made of a metal. The metal is identical to the metal of which the second terminal consists, or each terminal is coated with a coating made of the same metal. The disclosure further relates to an accumulator and a motor vehicle with an accumulator. | 12-05-2013 |
20140015453 | Conductor Foil for a Lithium-Ion Cell, Lithium-Ion Accumulator and Motor Vehicle Comprising a Lithium-Ion Accumulator - A conductor foil for a negative electrode of a lithium-ion accumulator comprises at least one lithium-ion cell. The conductor foil comprises an aluminum foil both sides of which are covered by a metal layer consisting of copper or nickel. The disclosure further relates to a lithium-ion accumulator and to a motor vehicle comprising a lithium-ion accumulator. | 01-16-2014 |
20140145685 | Battery System and Method for Determining Battery Module Voltages - A battery system comprises at least two modules which include a plurality of battery cells, with each module being associated with a cell voltage detection unit which is connected to a central controller via a common communication bus. Each module additionally includes a module voltage detection unit which is connected to the central controller and is configured to separately detect the voltage of the associated module. | 05-29-2014 |
20140205867 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SAFETY MEASURES DURING GAS RELEASE FROM A VEHICLE BATTERY AND INSTALLATION SPACE FOR A VEHICLE BATTERY - An apparatus for providing safety measures during gas release from a vehicle battery, such as a damaged lithium-ion rechargeable battery, arranged in a volume space having an opening includes at least one shroud element. The shroud element is configured to expand into the volume space by being filled with a gas such that, upon expansion of the shroud element, openings in the shroud element are enlarged and shroud element contents are discharged into the volume space through the enlarged openings in the shroud element. The apparatus further includes a device that, upon reception of a trigger signal, is configured to fill the shroud element at least partially with carbon dioxide gas such that carbon dioxide gas is discharged into the volume space as contents of the shroud element. An installation space includes the apparatus and a method is implemented to provide safety measures during gas release from the vehicle battery. | 07-24-2014 |
20140287297 | Battery Cell, Battery and Motor Vehicle - A battery cell includes a battery cell housing that is patterned in a form of a folding structure. In another embodiment, a battery cell includes a battery cell housing that is patterned in a form of a sandwich construction which comprises an intermediate layer and two cover layers. In a further embodiment, a battery cell includes a battery cell housing that is patterned in a form of an inversion structure. An exemplary battery includes a plurality of such battery cells, and can be comprised by a motor vehicle. | 09-25-2014 |
20140308591 | ALKALI METAL-OXYGEN CELL HAVING A TITANATE ANODE - An alkali metal-oxygen cell includes a negative electrode, an oxygen electrode, and a separator configured to conduct alkali metal ions. To improve the cycling stability of the negative electrode and also the cycling stability, the life, the high-current loading capability, the pulse loading capability and the safety behavior of the cell, the negative electrode includes at least one alkali metal titanate. In particular the at least one alkali metal titanate is one into or from which an alkali metal can reversibly be intercalated and deintercalated. | 10-16-2014 |
20140322569 | Battery System and Motor Vehicle - A battery system comprises a battery which includes a plurality of battery cells connected in series and two battery poles. The battery system further comprises at least one protection device, which is connected to the battery cells in series in such a manner that after the at least one protection device is tripped, a sum of voltages of the battery cells still connected in series does not exceed a limit voltage. The battery system also comprises a switching device which electrically connects the two battery poles, the switching device being configured to short-circuit the battery when a fault signal is detected, thus tripping the at least one protection device. | 10-30-2014 |
20140335384 | BATTERY, MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE BATTERY - A battery includes a battery cell, and an electrode of the battery cell is connected to the battery cell housing in an electrically conducting manner by a switching element. The battery also includes a monitoring circuit, which is configured to respond to detection of an interference signal by opening the switching element. The switching element is closed during operation without interference. | 11-13-2014 |
20140335401 | Hard Shell Cell Housing with Vapour Barrier Layer - A hard shell cell housing for an individual alkali metal cell includes a housing main body with an interior space that is configured to accommodate cell components of the individual alkali metal cell, and a housing cover configured to close off the interior space. The housing main body is formed at least substantially from plastic, and further includes at least one vapor barrier layer. | 11-13-2014 |
20140356653 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INCREASING SAFETY WHEN USING BATTERY SYSTEMS AND BURSTING DISCS - Method for increasing safety when using bursting discs (BV), wherein the bursting disc (BV) is suitable for releasing gas in a controlled manner from battery systems (B), wherein a signal, in particular a warning signal, is generated in dependence upon the spatial change at least of one site on the surface of the bursting disc (BV). | 12-04-2014 |
20140363712 | Hard Shell Housing Comprising Superhydrophobic Material - Hard shell housings for electrochemical elements include a main housing element that has an interior space configured to accommodate cell components, at least one electrochemical cell, and a housing lid configured to close off the interior space of the main housing element. The main housing element is formed at least substantially from plastic, and the main housing element comprises at least one superhydrophobic material. | 12-11-2014 |
20140368132 | Converter Unit for an Asynchronous Machine - A converter unit having at least one output. The at least one output is configured to be connected to a coil of an asynchronous machine. The converter unit is configured to provide several voltage levels at the at least one output. | 12-18-2014 |
20150042158 | Battery System, Motor Vehicle Comprising said Battery System, and Method for Producing a Ready Status for a Motor Vehicle Comprising said Battery System - A battery system comprises at least one battery module and a docking station on which the at least one battery module is arranged in a separately removable manner. Preferably, the docking station comprises supply and/or power connections for the battery system. | 02-12-2015 |
20150102817 | SHORT-CIRCUIT DETECTION APPARATUS FOR DETECTING SHORT CIRCUITS OF A BATTERY CELL AND METHOD FOR SHORT-CIRCUIT DETECTION - A short-circuit detection apparatus for detecting short circuits ( | 04-16-2015 |
20150175014 | Drive System for an Electric Vehicle and Method for Charging a Battery with a Combustion Engine - The disclosure relates to a drive system for an electric vehicle, comprising an electric motor, a traction battery for supplying the electric motor, an asynchronous machine, and a combustion engine for driving the asynchronous machine, wherein the asynchronous machine is arrange for charging the traction battery upon a control signal to extend the range of the electric vehicle. The traction battery has a plurality of a battery lines having adjustable output voltage for generating voltage progressions which are phase-shifted relative to one another, and each battery pack line is not only provided for supplying one of the phase connections of the electric motor but is also connected to a phase connection of the asynchronous machine. The disclosure further relates to a corresponding method for charging a traction battery having a plurality of battery lines by means of an asynchronous machine and a combustion engine disposed in series therewith. | 06-25-2015 |
20150249351 | Battery Management System, Battery System, Motor Vehicle and Method for Generating a Periodic Alternating Voltage - A battery management system for a battery module string includes battery modules. The battery modules are electrically connectable to poles of the battery module string and individually electrically disconnectable. The battery module string is configured to generate an AC voltage by disconnecting and connecting the battery modules. The battery management system is configured to assign a respective first time period to each first battery module of the battery modules based on position of each first battery module in a battery module list. Each of the first battery module is electrically connected within a half-cycle of the AC voltage during the respective first time period. | 09-03-2015 |
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20080264609 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR EXHAUST GAS COOLING; METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEAT EXCHANGER; SYSTEM WITH A HEAT EXCHANGER FOR EXHAUST GAS COOLING - A heat exchanger, in particular for cooling the exhaust of a motor vehicle internal combustion engine, is disclosed, the heat exchanger comprising a first partial heat exchanger with at least one first flow channel through which a medium to be cooled is to flow and at least one third flow channel through which a first coolant is to flow, at least one second partial heat exchanger with at least one second flow channel through which a medium to be cooled is to flow and at least one fourth flow channel through which a second coolant is to flow, wherein the at least one first flow channel and the at least one second flow channel are fluidly connected, and the at least one first flow channel and the at least one second flow channel have at least one first specific heat transfer surface and at least one second heat transfer surface, wherein second specific heat transfer surface area, divided by first specific heat transfer surface area, yields a quotient (ψ), the at least one first flow channel having a larger quotient (ψ) than second flow channel. | 10-30-2008 |
20090090492 | VALVE DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A RECYCLED, GASEOUS FLUID, HEAT EXCHANGER, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VALVE DEVICE AND/OR FOR CONTROLLING A HEAT EXCHANGER - A valve device for controlling a recycled, gaseous fluid and/or for heat exchanger/bypass control for a heat exchanger of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, with at least one valve body, and with at least one valve housing for receiving at least part of the valve body. The valve housing has at least one inlet opening for the inflow of a gaseous fluid, at least one first outlet opening for supplying a heat exchanger with gaseous fluid, and at least one second outlet opening for causing the gaseous fluid to bypass the heat exchanger. The valve body has at least one first valve-body partial element which is in the manner of a hollow body and is intended for controlling the flow rate through at least one outlet opening, and at least one second valve-body partial element which is at least partially of conical design and is intended for controlling the flow rate through the inlet opening. | 04-09-2009 |
20100025023 | HEAT EXCHANGER, EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM, AND USE OF A HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger, particularly an exhaust gas heat exchanger, for transferring heat in two stages between a first fluid and a second and third fluid that have different temperatures is provided. The heat exchanger comprises a block for separately conducting the first as well as the second and third fluid in a heat transferring manner. The block encompasses a number of ducts through which the first fluid can flow, a first chamber of a high-temperature part, through which the second fluid can flow and which accommodates the ducts, a second chamber of a low-temperature part, through which the third fluid flows and which accommodates the ducts, and a housing in which the first and second chamber as well as the ducts are arranged. Thus, a two-stage heat exchanger is provided at a low cost and keeps leakage between the high-temperature part and the low-temperature part low. Whereby the first chamber and the second chamber are separated from one another by means of a separation area that is mounted in a groove. | 02-04-2010 |
20100071675 | FLOW CHANNEL, HEAT EXCHANGER, EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM, CHARGE AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM, USE OF A HEAT EXCHANGER - A flow channel for a heat exchanger for exchanging heat between a first fluid and a second fluid. The flow channel comprises a channel cover provided with a space surrounded by an inner side of the channel cover; a plurality of partitions that are arranged on the inner side of the channel cover in the space. The flow channel having, perpendicular to a flow channel axis, a cross-section that can be traversed and embodied for guiding the first fluid in the inner chamber. Thereby an improved transfer of heat is ensured with a more acceptable drop of pressure and a reduced risk of blocking. As a result, a hydraulic diameter in the region of between 1.5 mm and 6 mm, defined as the quadruple of the ratio between the surface of the cross-section that is traversed and the perimeter that can be moistened by the fluid. The invention also relates to a heat exchanger comprising a block having a plurality of flow channels of said type, through which the first fluid flows and fluidically connected by a fluid connection. The invention further relates to a charge-air system, an exhaust gas recycling system and to a use of the heat exchanger. | 03-25-2010 |
20130042840 | DEVICE FOR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A device for exhaust-gas recirculation for an internal combustion engine is provided that includes a flange for attaching to a cylinder head of the internal combustion engine. Combustion air flows from a passage region of the flange directly into at least one intake duct of a cylinder, and an inlet for an inflow of recirculated exhaust gas into the combustion air is provided. The inlet for the inflow of the recirculated exhaust gas is arranged on the flange. | 02-21-2013 |
20150047619 | EXHAUST GAS RADIATOR - An exhaust gas radiator for at least one of an exhaust gas system and an exhaust gas recirculation system of an internal combustion engine may include an exhaust gas path, which leads from an exhaust gas inlet to an exhaust gas outlet, and a coolant path, which is coupled in a heat-transferring manner to the exhaust gas path. The exhaust gas path may have an inlet region, which includes the exhaust gas inlet and has an inlet cooling capacity. The exhaust gas path may have downstream of the inlet region an intermediate region, which has an intermediate cooling capacity that is lower than the inlet cooling capacity. The exhaust gas path may have downstream of the intermediate region an outlet region, which includes the exhaust gas outlet and has an outlet cooling capacity that is greater than the intermediate cooling capacity. | 02-19-2015 |