Daimler Chrysler Ag

Jochen Koenig

Franz-Josef Petry

Christof Gross

Peter Schlichenmaier

Andreas Loewel

An arrangement for supplying voltage to a number of loads for example, in a vehicle includes a vehicle power supply system () which has at least two energy stores. A first energy store is connected in a starter circuit element () to a starter () for starting an engine; and a second energy store is connected in a load circuit element to the load. The starter circuit element is connected to the load circuit element via a coupling element, and loads which are classified as being safety-relevant can be connected to the starter circuit element via an additional coupling element.

Arrangement for voltage supply to several users and controllers for a on-board network comprising at least two energy stores

The invention relates to a device for protecting a battery from electrostatic charging. In particular, the invention is directed to an electrically conductive covering for a vehicle battery having a plastic casing. The type of plastics typically used in casings for vehicle batteries have a tendency to develop electrostatic charges. The accumulation of such charges can result in flash overs that can damage the battery and, in certain circumstances, can result in explosions. The covering may be a film having a surface resistance of &#x3c;1&#xb7;10ohms that is connected to one of the terminals of the battery, thus draining the electrostatic charges that might otherwise build up. The covering may be provided with various features, including ribbing that preserves the structural integrity of the covering as well as different structures to hold down the covering on the battery. The covering is designed so that it can be customized to fit various battery types and sizes and is also reusable.

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Sindelfingen, Germany

Jochen Koenig