Current Transmission Sub-Device of a Current-Excited Synchronous Machine as a Drive Motor in a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Abstract

A high-voltage accumulator module having a multiplicity of battery cells arranged in a honeycombed parallel- and series connection assembly (for example, honeycomb). The gaps between the battery cells are filled with a thermally and electrically conductive potting compound. The battery cells are electrically insulated with respect to the potting compound. The potting compound is connected to an energy source via electrically conductive fixing elements that protrude into the potting compound and via two pole connections in such a way that a current flow through the potting compound which is as homogenous as possible is achieved. The two pole connections, for example, in the form of metal plates, may be fastened to the potting compound over a large surface area and in close electrical contact therewith by the fixing elements. The fixing elements may protrude as deep as possible into the potting compound in the form of strips or pins and may contain barbs.

Claims

1.-5. (canceled)

6. A current transmission sub-device of a current-excited synchronous machine, a rotor of which has slip rings for a current supply and is contacted and supplied with electrical energy by carbon brushes, the current transmission sub-device comprising: at least one brush compartment for receiving a carbon brush, wherein the carbon brush has a pre-mounted stranded conductor and wherein the at least one brush compartment is applied on a brush carrier and has a lug-shaped stranded-conductor guide, in such a way that despite the pre-mounted stranded conductor, the carbon brush is insertable with an accurate fit into the brush compartment and the pre-mounted stranded conductor is threadable through the lug-shaped stranded-conductor guide for connection to the brush carrier so as to reduce flapping.

7. The current transmission sub-device according to claim 6, wherein the lug-shaped stranded-conductor guide is configured as a lateral recess of the at least one brush compartment, a lug being configured in the form of a bridge-like connection from the upper recess edge of the at least one brush compartment to the brush carrier, at a distance from the carbon brush.

8. The current transmission sub-device according to claim 6, wherein the lug-shaped stranded-conductor guide is configured as a front recess of the at least one brush compartment, a lug being configured in the form of a bridge-like connection from the upper recess edge, which protrudes beyond the carbon brush to the brush carrier, at a distance from the carbon brush.

9. The current transmission sub-device according to claim 7, wherein the lug-shaped stranded-conductor guide is configured as a front recess of the at least one brush compartment, a lug being configured in the form of a bridge-like connection from the upper recess edge, which protrudes beyond the carbon brush to the brush carrier, at a distance from the carbon brush.

10. The current transmission sub-device according to claim 6, wherein the lug-shaped stranded-conductor guide is configured as a front recess of the at least one brush compartment, a lug being configured in the form of a bridge-like connection from the left recess edge to the right recess edge of the at least one brush compartment, at a distance from the carbon brush.

11. The current transmission sub-device according to claim 7, wherein the lug-shaped stranded-conductor guide is configured as a front recess of the at least one brush compartment, a lug being configured in the form of a bridge-like connection from the left recess edge to the right recess edge of the at least one brush compartment, at a distance from the carbon brush.

12. The current transmission sub-device according to claim 8, wherein the lug-shaped stranded-conductor guide is configured as a front recess of the at least one brush compartment, a lug being configured in the form of a bridge-like connection from the left recess edge to the right recess edge of the at least one brush compartment, at a distance from the carbon brush.

13. The current transmission sub-device according to claim 9, wherein the lug-shaped stranded-conductor guide is configured as a front recess of the at least one brush compartment, a lug being configured in the form of a bridge-like connection from the left recess edge to the right recess edge of the at least one brush compartment, at a distance from the carbon brush.

14. A vehicle having a current transmission sub-device according to claim 6.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] FIG. 1 shows an outline representation of a first exemplary embodiment according to the invention of a configuration of the carbon brush holder with a lateral recess and a lateral bracket forming a lug, in three different viewing directions,

[0012] FIG. 2 shows a three-dimensional view of a specific embodiment of the first exemplary embodiment in a side view from the left,

[0013] FIG. 3 shows a three-dimensional view of a specific embodiment of the first exemplary embodiment in a side view from the right,

[0014] FIG. 4 shows a three-dimensional view of a specific embodiment of the first exemplary embodiment in a plan view from the front,

[0015] FIG. 5 shows a three-dimensional view of a specific embodiment of the first exemplary embodiment in a plan view from above,

[0016] FIG. 6 shows an outline representation of a second exemplary embodiment according to the invention of a configuration of the carbon brush holder with a front recess and a bar forming a lug, which protrudes in the longitudinal direction, in three different viewing directions,

[0017] FIG. 7 shows an outline representation of a third exemplary embodiment according to the invention of a configuration of the carbon brush holder with a front recess and a half-lug forming a lug, which is convex at the front, in three different viewing directions, and

[0018] FIG. 8 shows a photographic representation of a current transmission sub-device with a carbon brush holder according to the internal prior art.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Throughout the various figures, the same reference signs are always used for elements which are the same. This being the case, only a use in a vehicle with an electrical energy supply from an accumulator, or a high-voltage storage unit, will be described below without restriction.

[0020] Essentially, for all of FIGS. 1 to 7 it is the case that a current transmission sub-device according to the invention of a separately excited synchronous machine (CSM) has at least one brush compartment 1 for receiving a carbon brush 2, that the carbon brush 2 has a pre-mounted stranded conductor 4, and that the brush compartment 1 is applied on a brush carrier 3. Furthermore, the brush compartment 1 has a lug-shaped stranded-conductor guide, consisting of a recess 5 and a lug 7 (in the broadest sense, this also includes a partial lug), in such a way that the carbon brush 2 can be inserted with an accurate fit into the brush compartment 1 despite the stranded conductor 4 and the stranded conductor 4 can then be threaded through the lug-shaped stranded-conductor guide 5 and 7 for connection to the brush carrier 3 so as to reduce flapping.

[0021] In this regard, FIG. 1 schematically represents a first advantageous exemplary embodiment. The stranded-conductor guide 5 is in this case configured as a lateral recess of the brush compartment 1, a lug 7 being formed by a bridge-like connection in the form of a bracket 6 from the upper recess edge of the brush compartment 1 to the brush carrier 3. The bridge-like connection 6 is at a distance from the carbon brush 2 in such a way that the stranded conductor 4 can be threaded through the lug 7 thereby created, and is substantially protected against flapping by the lug 7 after fastening on the brush carrier 3.

[0022] FIG. 2 shows a three-dimensional view of a specific embodiment of the first exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 in a side view from the left.

[0023] FIG. 3 shows a three-dimensional view of a specific embodiment of the first exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 in a side view from the right.

[0024] FIG. 4 shows a three-dimensional view of a specific embodiment of the first exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 in a plan view from the front.

[0025] FIG. 5 shows a three-dimensional view of a specific embodiment of the first exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 in a plan view from above.

[0026] FIG. 6 shows a second exemplary embodiment according to the invention of the above-described basic configuration (which applies for all of FIGS. 1 to 7). The stranded-conductor guide 5 is in this case configured as a front recess of the brush compartment 1, a lug 7 being formed by a bridge-like connection 6 in the form of a bar from the upper recess edge 8, which protrudes upward beyond the carbon brush 2, to the brush carrier 3. This bridge-like connection 6 is again at a distance from the carbon brush 2 in such a way that the stranded conductor 4 can be threaded through the lug 7 thereby created.

[0027] FIG. 7 shows a third exemplary embodiment according to the invention of the above-described basic configuration (which applies for all of FIGS. 1 to 7). The stranded-conductor guide 5 is in this case configured as a front recess of the brush compartment 1, a lug 7 being formed by a bridge-like connection 6 in the form of a half-lug protruding forward from the left recess edge to the right recess edge of the brush compartment 1. Here as well, this bridge-like connection 6 is again at a distance from the carbon brush 2 in such a way that the stranded conductor 4 can be threaded through the lug 7 thereby created.

[0028] FIG. 8 shows a photographic representation of a current transmission sub-device with a carbon brush holder according to the internal prior art. The stranded-conductor guide shown therein tends toward flapping, which is at least reduced according to the invention.