Housing with seal

Abstract

The invention relates to a housing with a seal. The invention relates to a housing (1), preferably for accommodating electrical components, comprising: at least one first housing part (2) and at least one second housing part (4), which, when assembled, form a closed housing (1); wherein at least the first housing part (2) has a circumferential edge (8) or a circumferential contour in an edge region; at least one compressible element (6, 60), which is arranged at least on the circumferential edge (8) or in or on the circumferential contour and, in the assembled state, is arranged between the first housing part (2) and the second housing part (4), and at least one first electrically conductive layer (10), which is electrically conductive with respect to the first housing part (2) and the second housing part (4), is provided, the first conductive layer (10) covers an inner side (13) of the first housing part (2) in an assembled state of the housing (1).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a housing, preferably for accommodating electrical components. Background Art

[0002] A housing for accommodating electrical components, such as those in motor vehicles, is known. The housing comprises at least a first housing portion and at least a second housing portion, which, when assembled, form a closed housing. At least the first housing portion has a circumferential edge or a circumferential profile in an edge region and is provided with at least one circumferential seal disposed on the circumferential edge, in or on the circumferential profile and, in the assembled state, between the first and second housing portions. These seals seal the housing from the outside. For example, liquids, dirt, or dust from the outside cannot penetrate the interior of the housing and thereby damage the components. Furthermore, liquids, such as those escaping from components within the housing, are prevented from escaping the housing.

[0003] It is also known to electromagnetically shield electrical components in a housing, for example to reduce interference. This measure is known as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

[0004] In order to electromagnetically shield the device with the housing, the first housing part and the second housing part must themselves be electrically conductive or have a conductive layer, such as a coating. In addition, in such cases, a conductive seal is usually provided. Expensive conductive fillers are usually added to the seal so that the first housing part and the second housing part can be conductively connected to each other via the seal, or the two housing parts are electrically connected using conductive connecting elements (e.g. screws) at a small distance from each other and in a correspondingly large number, so as to form sufficient electromagnetic shielding for the components in the housing and at the interfaces of the housing parts. Therefore, these prior art solutions are very expensive and have reduced electromagnetic shielding at the housing interfaces due to the low conductivity of the filled conductive seal or due to the gaps between the screws used for the electrical connection of the housing parts. Summary of the Invention

[0005] However, it is an object of the present invention to provide a housing for accommodating electrical components which can be produced in a simple and cost-effective manner.

[0006] This object is achieved by the following features.

[0007] According to the present invention, a housing for accommodating an electrical component is preferably provided, the housing comprising:

[0008] at least one first housing part and at least one second housing part, which form a closed housing when assembled,

[0009] wherein at least the first housing part has a circumferential edge or a circumferential contour in the edge region,

[0010] At least one compressible element is arranged at least on the circumferential edge or in or on the circumferential contour and, in the assembled state, is arranged between the first housing part and the second housing part.

[0011] The invention advantageously provides for at least a first electrically conductive layer, wherein, in the assembled state of the housing, the electrically conductive layer covers the inner side of the first housing part.

[0012] In this way, for example, the first housing part and / or the second housing part can be designed to be non-conductive. For example, the housing can be made of plastic. This means that a simple housing and seal can be produced without having to include additional conductive fillers in the housing or seal.

[0013] The compressible element may comprise a resilient material such as an elastomer.

[0014] By means of the compressible element, the housing can be sealed relative to the environment. For example, liquid, dirt or dust from the outside cannot penetrate into the interior of the housing and the components inside the housing are thus protected.

[0015] The first electrically conductive layer may contact both the first housing part and the second housing part in the region of the circumferential edge.

[0016] At least one edge region of the first electrically conductive layer may be rolled up or folded over.

[0017] The first electrically conductive layer may contact both the first housing portion and the second housing portion via the rolled or folded edge region.

[0018] The first electrically conductive layer can be in contact with the compressible element via a rolled-up or folded-over edge region, the compressible element preferably being designed as a seal.

[0019] In the rolled-up or folded-over edge region, a spring portion can be arranged, by means of which the electrically conductive layer can be pressed against both the first housing part and the second housing part.

[0020] The at least one compressible element and the at least one first electrically conductive layer may form a common layer, which is designed as a flat material, such that the layer designed as a flat material can be compressed in the thickness direction.

[0021] The at least one compressible element and the at least one first electrically conductive layer can form a composite flat material, wherein at least the compressible element formed as a layer and / or the first electrically conductive layer can be compressed in the thickness direction.

[0022] The at least one electrically conductive layer at least partially surrounds the at least one compressible element designed as a compressible layer, in particular in the region of a circumferential edge or in or on a circumferential contour.

[0023] The at least one compressible element designed as a compressible layer can at least partially surround the at least one electrically conductive layer, in particular in the region of a circumferential edge or in or on a circumferential contour.

[0024] At least one compressible element designed as a compressible layer can have a recess.

[0025] The at least one electrically conductive layer may at least partially surround the at least one compressible element designed as a compressible layer, in particular in the region of a circumferential edge or in or on a circumferential contour.

[0026] The at least one compressible element can be designed as a seal, preferably as a circumferential seal, whereby the seal and the first electrically conductive layer are in contact with each other.

[0027] The seal designed as a circumferential seal can preferably be connected to the circumferential edge region of the first electrically conductive layer, so that the seal and this layer together form a surface that can be placed on the first housing part, wherein the circumferential seal can then be arranged on the circumferential edge of the first housing part. In this way, in the assembled state, not only the seal can be arranged between the first housing part and the second housing part, but also a part of the first electrically conductive layer can be arranged between the first housing part and the second housing part.

[0028] The seal may be adhesively bonded to the first housing portion.The seal may be disposed on the first housing portion.

[0029] The contact between the seal and the conductive layer can be established by at least partially placing one on the other and / or there can be a form-fitting and / or force-fitting and / or adhesive connection as contact. The seal can be connected to the conductive layer by bonding and / or form-fitting.

[0030] For example, the conductive layer may be connected to the seal by means of an adhesive layer.

[0031] The seal and the conductive layer may form a common component.

[0032] For example, the conductive layer may be in the form of a film, a sheet, a fabric, a fleece, a layer or a combination thereof.The conductive layer may be at least partially composed of a metallic material or a carbonaceous material.

[0033] In the assembled state, the seal may be at least partially compressed, at least in the region where the seal is in contact with the electrically conductive layer.

[0034] By partially compressing the seal in the assembled state, in particular in the region where the conductive layer contacts the seal, a local compression can be achieved, whereby tolerance deviations, including uneven forms between the first and second housing parts, can be compensated.

[0035] Positive positioning in the housing is also possible if the conductive layer is directly connected to the seal.

[0036] The seal preferably comprises an elastic material (such as an elastomer). The elastic material may be elastically deformable. This means that the seal returns to its original state after being subjected to a load.

[0037] Seal in the sense of the present invention should be understood as a kind of like this element, and it prevents or limits undesirable material from transferring to another position from one position.In this case, seal is intended to prevent liquid matter or dust from entering or leaving housing in particular.

[0038] The seal may have at least one connection area, in particular a sealing tab, with which the electrically conductive layer is in contact.

[0039] The connection region is only that region of the seal which is in contact with the electrically conductive layer.

[0040] The seal, in particular the connection area, and the electrically conductive layer may be arranged to at least partially overlap one another in the assembled state.

[0041] The connecting region can be a region which is molded onto the seal and which, in the assembled state, is arranged on a side of the seal which faces the interior of the housing.

[0042] The connection area may be a portion of the seal which preferably has a lower height relative to the rest of the seal, the connection area preferably being a tab.

[0043] The connecting region can extend over the entire width of the seal, ie over the surface of the seal facing the second housing part.

[0044] The at least one connection region may be a circumferential portion of the seal.Several circumferential connection regions may be provided, preferably at a substantially uniform spacing from one another along the sealing path.

[0045] In the assembled state, the seal, in particular the connecting region, may be at least partially compressed.

[0046] The seal, in particular the connecting region, can have at least one, preferably at least two, projections.

[0047] In the assembled state, at least one protrusion can be at least partially compressed. The fact that the conductive layer is always in contact with the second housing part or another conductive layer of the second housing part is ensured by the fact that the seal and the conductive layer preferably overlap each other and are preferably arranged in an area in which the seal has protrusions and which can be pressed together in the assembled state.

[0048] In the assembled state, the at least one projection may project in a direction in which a force acts on the seal.

[0049] The second housing portion may be electrically conductive. For example, the second housing portion may be a housing portion made of metal.

[0050] Alternatively or additionally, a second electrically conductive layer may be provided which covers the inner side of the second housing part during assembly.

[0051] In the assembled state the first electrically conductive layer and the second electrically conductive layer may be connected to one another.

[0052] The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer may also be connected to each other in the unassembled state.

[0053] In at least one area, the seal may consist of at least two spaced-apart sealing areas, forming at least one closed volume between the at least two spaced-apart sealing areas, wherein at least one test pressure hole may be provided between the at least two spaced-apart sealing areas, the at least one test pressure hole being used to apply a pressure difference for performing a leakage test on the seal.

[0054] The at least two spaced-apart sealing areas can be connected to one another via at least one web area, and the at least two spaced-apart sealing areas can preferably form an H-shaped cross-sectional profile with the at least one web area.

[0055] A housing for accommodating at least one battery cell may be provided, the housing including at least one seal and at least one conductive layer for sealing and electromagnetically shielding the at least one battery cell and electrical components accommodated in the battery housing.

[0056] A seal and at least one electrically conductive layer may be provided for sealing and electromagnetically shielding at least one battery cell and electrical components housed in the battery housing.

[0057] A seal may be provided for insertion into the housing, wherein the seal may be a circumferential seal which may be connected to at least the first electrically conductive layer.

[0058] A circumferential seal may be connected to a circumferential edge region of the first conductive layer.

[0059] The seal may have a connection region to which the conductive layer is connected, and the connection region and the conductive layer may preferably be arranged to overlap each other.

[0060] The seal that is part of the present invention can be manufactured in different ways.The seal can preferably be manufactured in a discontinuous molding process, such as an elastomer injection molding process.

[0061] At least one seal can preferably also be applied to one or more housing parts in liquid form, for example as a thermoplastic elastomer seal or a hotmelt seal or also as a chemically cross-linked seal.

[0062] Furthermore, the seal can preferably be produced in an endless process, for example in a cost-effective elastomer extrusion process.

[0063] In order to be able to use a seal produced using a cost-effective extrusion process as a circumferential seal, it must be possible to apply it to the housing part following the intended sealing path, in particular in corner areas, or the seal must be assembled from several pieces, which increases costs and the number of interfaces.

[0064] In particular, a wider seal or preferably an integrally extruded seal according to the invention, which preferably widens around the connection area to the conductive layer, cannot be applied to a housing part with increased width, especially in the corner area, without deforming the cross section of the function-determining gasket.

[0065] In order to avoid deformation that would impair the function, particularly in the corner area, the seal can preferably be cut in the corner area over at least a portion of the width of the preferably existing connection area and then only bent to form the corner, or preferably angled or deflected in an arcuate path, or formed into a predetermined curve, so that in the corner area of ​​the seal no crushing of the gasket material occurs due to the formation of the corner area or only minimal local deformation occurs. The shape and size of the cut can be determined by testing so that local deformation of the sealing material is minimized and, on the other hand, sufficient sealing is ensured in this area over a sufficient sealing width. Once the corner area has been formed, the conductive layer can be attached to the seal by bonding and / or form fit.

[0066] Use of the housing of the present application provides temperature control of electrical components, such as electrical energy storage and / or circuitry.

[0067] The use of the present application provides for temperature control of electrical energy stores in the form of round cells, prismatic cells or flat pouch-shaped battery cells.

[0068] The use of the present application provides temperature control of energy storage in stationary applications or in motor vehicles, aircraft or ships. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0069] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention are described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0070] Figure 1 shows a housing according to the invention,

[0071] Figure 2 Shown according to Figure 1 Details of the housing with seals and conductive layers,

[0072] Figure 3 Shown in an unassembled state according to Figure 2 An embodiment of

[0073] Figure 4 An alternative embodiment is shown in which the seal has only one protrusion,

[0074] Figure 5 The corner area of ​​the seal is shown, as it can be arranged in the area of ​​a corner of the housing,

[0075] Figure 6 A further embodiment of a seal according to the invention is shown, the profile design of which allows advantageous leak testing of the seal,

[0076] Figure 7 Another embodiment is shown, wherein the compressible element and the at least one first electrically conductive layer form a common layer,

[0077] Figure 8 A further embodiment is shown, in which the at least one compressible element 60 and the at least one first electrically conductive layer 10 are designed as a flat composite material,

[0078] Figure 9 A further embodiment is shown, in which the compressible element designed as a layer at least partially surrounds at least one electrically conductive layer, in particular in the region of a circumferential edge or in or on a circumferential contour,

[0079] Figure 10 Another embodiment is shown, in which at least one electrically conductive layer 10 at least partially surrounds at least one compressible layer 60, in particular in the region of the circumferential edge 8 or in or on the circumferential contour,

[0080] Figure 11 A further embodiment is shown, in which at least one edge region 200 of the first electrically conductive layer 10 is rolled up or folded. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0081] Figure 1 A housing 1 according to the invention is shown. The housing is preferably suitable for accommodating electrical components. The housing 1 comprises at least one first housing part 2 and at least one second housing part 4, which, in the assembled state, enclose at least one volume for accommodating preferably essentially electronic components, wherein, for example, the first housing part 2 essentially accommodates the volume, the second housing part 4 essentially accommodates the volume, or both housing parts each accommodate a portion of the volume.

[0082] For example, electrochemical energy storage cells can be provided as electrical components.

[0083] Figure 1 The first housing part 2 and the second housing part 4 are shown in the assembled state. In this state, they form a closed housing 1, which has an area 14 on the inside, in which, for example, electrical components can be accommodated.

[0084] The first housing part 2 preferably has a circumferential edge 8. At least one compressible element can be provided, which can be arranged on the circumferential edge 8 and, in the assembled state, can be arranged between the first housing part 2 and the second housing part 4. The compressible element can be a seal. The compressible element 6 designed as a seal allows the housing 1 to be sealed relative to the environment. For example, liquids, solid contaminants, or dust from the outside cannot penetrate into the interior of the housing, and the components inside the housing are thus protected. On the other hand, liquids, for example, originating from components inside the housing, can also be prevented from escaping from the housing 1.

[0085] The seal 6 may preferably be an elastic seal, in particular an elastic seal made of an elastomer. The seal 6 is in contact with at least a first electrically conductive layer 10 , wherein in the assembled state the electrically conductive layer covers the inner side 13 of the first housing part 2 .

[0086] The connection between the seal 6 and the at least one first conductive layer 10 can be achieved by bonding and / or form fit. The conductive layer 10 can also be simply placed on the seal and, when the first housing part 2 and the second housing part 4 are assembled, the seal 6 and the conductive layer 10 are pressed together.

[0087] The conductive layer 10 does not necessarily need to be in direct contact with the inner side 13 of the first housing part 2. However, the layer 10 should extend substantially along the inner side 13 of the second housing part so that the conductive layer 10 can contribute to the electromagnetic shielding of the housing. Therefore, the elements to be electromagnetically shielded should be arranged in the region 14 on the inner side of the conductive layer 10 inside the housing 1.

[0088] In particular, the conductive layer 10 is designed to overlap at least a portion of the seal 6. To this end, the seal 6 preferably has a connection region 11, with which the conductive layer 10 is preferably designed to overlap.

[0089] For example, this can be Figure 2 As shown in more detail, Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 details.

[0090] For example, the first housing part 2 has a groove 7 in which a portion 9 of the seal 6 is arranged.

[0091] In addition, Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, the seal has two projections 16 in the region of the connecting region 11, which are located at the Figure 2 are pressed together in the assembled state shown in FIG.

[0092] In the assembled state, the protrusions 16 cause a local compression of the conductive layer 10 .

[0093] In the illustrated embodiment, a second conductive layer 12 is also provided, extending along the inner side 5 of the second housing part 4. The first and second conductive layers 10, 12 are pressed together by localized pressure, thereby ensuring a substantially gap-free electromagnetic shielding of the housing. For example, this can compensate for housing flatness tolerances.

[0094] The second housing part 4 itself can also be electrically conductive and can be, for example, a metal cover. In this case, the second electrically conductive layer 12 can be omitted and the first electrically conductive layer can be pressed directly onto the second housing part.

[0095] Figure 3 Shown in an unassembled state according to Figure 2 In this state, it can be clearly seen that the protrusions 16 are not pressed together.

[0096] Figure 4 Another embodiment is shown which differs from the previous embodiment in that only a single projection 17 is provided which can be pressed together in the assembled state. In the assembled state, even a single projection of this type can cause a local compression, whereby tolerances between the housing parts 2 and 4 can be compensated.

[0097] If the conductive layer 10 is connected directly to the seal 6 , a positive positioning in the housing can be achieved.

[0098] Figure 5The seal 6 is shown, wherein, for reasons of simplicity, the sealing area 9 and the protrusion 16 are not shown. In particular, the seal can be cut in the corner area and then bent only at the corner so that the sealing material does not get crushed in the corner area of ​​the seal. The shape and size of the cutout can be determined through testing so that, on the one hand, material crushing does not occur, and, on the other hand, an adequate seal is ensured in this area. Once the bend has been formed, the conductive layer 10 can be attached to the seal by bonding or form-fitting or force-fitting.

[0099] Figure 6 An embodiment is shown with an alternative embodiment of a seal 6. The seal 6 has a region that in turn has a cross-sectional profile 60 with an exemplary H-shaped profile, consisting of at least one inner sealing segment 60a and at least one outer sealing segment 60b connected via a web region 62. A test pressure opening 64 is provided between the inner sealing segment 60a and the outer sealing segment 60b of the exemplary H-shaped seal profile 60 on the first housing part 2 and / or the second housing part 4, for connection to the environment for compressed air or a pressure difference to test the seal for leaks. The web region 62 is substantially free of contact with the first housing part 2 and / or the second housing part 4 and preferably has an opening for test gas at at least one point along the sealing path, so that the test gas can preferably also flow to the contact surfaces of the inner and outer sealing segments 60a, 60b with the housing parts (which contact surfaces are opposite the test pressure opening 64), thereby enabling leakage detection between the sealing segments 60a and 60b and the two housing halves. The preferably at least one opening in the web region 62 , which allows the test gas to pass through, results in the formation of a continuous test volume 69 .

[0100] In order to be able to test Figure 6To ensure the desired tightness of the illustrated sealing segments 60a, 60b, it is necessary to ensure that test gas flows from the outer sealing segment 60b to the exterior and from the inner sealing segment 60a to the interior of the housing. To enable the test gas to escape, preferably at least one passage 68 (preferably in the form of at least one gap) is provided from the outer sealing segment 60b to the environment, and preferably at least one further passage 68 (preferably in the form of at least one gap) is provided from the inner sealing segment 60a into the interior of the housing. If the contact area of ​​the exemplary H-shaped sealing area 60 leaks during testing, in the case of a leaking outer sealing segment 60b, air escapes to the environment via at least passage 68, while in the case of a leaking inner sealing segment 60a, air enters the interior 14 of the housing, if another passage 68 is present. This allows the pressure drop to be measured, and it can be determined whether the seal 6 is leaking. Compared to leak testing the seal across the entire large volume of the housing, leak testing of the seal over the significantly smaller test volume 69 enclosed between the sealing segments 60a, 60b can be performed significantly faster and more accurately.

[0101] Figure 7 An alternative embodiment is shown. The difference is that the compressible element and the at least one first conductive layer form a common layer 100. This means that the common layer has the properties of both the compressible element and the conductive layer. The common layer 100 is preferably designed as a flat material. It can preferably be pressed in the thickness direction R.

[0102] In the embodiment shown, the common layer is in contact with a second electrically conductive layer 12 which extends along the inner side 5 of the second housing part 4 .

[0103] The contact between the common layer 100 and the second conductive layer 12 ensures that the electromagnetic shielding of the housing is guaranteed.

[0104] The second housing part itself may also be conductive and be, for example, a metal cover. In this case, the second conductive layer 12 may be omitted and the common layer 100 may be pressed directly onto the second housing part.

[0105] Figure 8 Another alternative embodiment is shown in which at least one compressible element 60 and at least one first electrically conductive layer 10 are formed as a composite flat material, wherein at least the compressible element 60 and / or the first electrically conductive layer 10 formed as a layer can be compressed in the thickness direction R.

[0106] The conductive layer 10 contacts a second conductive layer 12, which extends along the inner side 5 of the second housing part 4. The second housing part itself can also be conductive and, for example, be a metal cover. In this case, the second conductive layer 12 can be omitted and the first conductive layer 10 can be pressed onto the second housing part.

[0107] Figure 9 Another alternative embodiment is shown. Figure 8 Similar structure, except that the compressible element 60 designed as a layer surrounds at least partially around the at least one electrically conductive layer, in particular in the region of the circumferential edge 300 or in or on the circumferential contour.

[0108] In addition, if Figure 9 As shown in the embodiment of FIG, at least one compressible element may have a recess 400.

[0109] Figure 10 Another alternative embodiment is shown, in which at least one electrically conductive layer 10 at least partially surrounds at least one compressible layer 60, particularly in the region of circumferential edge 8 or in or on the circumferential contour. In the example shown, second housing part 4 itself is electrically conductive and can be, for example, a metal cover. First electrically conductive layer 10 is in contact with second housing part 4. Alternatively, as shown in the previous embodiment, a second electrically conductive layer 12 can also be provided, which can contact first electrically conductive layer 10.

[0110] Figure 11 Another alternative embodiment is shown in which at least one edge region 200 of the first conductive layer 10 is rolled up or folded. The first conductive layer 10 contacts both the first housing part 2 and the second housing part 4 via this rolled up or folded edge region 200.

[0111] Preferably, the conductive layer 10 has an elastic or resilient behavior at least in the rolled or folded edge region 200 , which results in a contact pressure on the first housing part 2 and the second housing part 4 and gives the conductive layer 10 itself a sealing function.

[0112] In order to increase the sealing effect of the conductive layer 10, if the application so requires, it is particularly preferred to arrange an elastic part (not shown) in the rolled or folded edge area 200, with the help of which the conductive layer 10 can be pressed against both the first shell part 2 and the second shell part 4 with greater force.

[0113] For even higher sealing requirements and / or faster leak testing of seals, such as Figure 6 As shown, the edge region 200 of the conductive layer 10 can be folded so that two sealing beads are obtained, or

[0114] Two parallel sealing paths are generated by the additional elastic compressible element 6 arranged parallel to the edge area 200,

[0115] or, as Figure 11As shown, there are two parallel compressible elements 6 which perform a sealing function and enable a seal test, and the rolled or folded edge region 200 does not necessarily have a sealing function.

Claims

1. A housing (1), preferably for housing electrical components, comprising: at least one first housing part (2) and at least one second housing part (4), which, when assembled, form a closed housing (1), wherein at least the first housing part (2) has a circumferential edge (8) or a circumferential contour in the edge region, at least one compressible element (6, 60), which is arranged at least on the circumferential edge (8) or in or on the circumferential contour and, in the assembled state, is arranged between the first housing part (2) and the second housing part (4), It is characterized by: At least one first conductive layer (10) is provided, and in the assembled state of the housing (1), the first conductive layer (10) covers the inner side (13) of the first housing part (2).

2. The housing (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that In the region of the circumferential edge (8), the first electrically conductive layer (10) can contact both the first housing part (2) and the second housing part.

3. The housing (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that At least an edge region (200) of the first conductive layer (10) is rolled or folded.

4. The housing (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that The first conductive layer (10) contacts both the first housing part (2) and the second housing part (4) via the rolled or folded edge region (200).

5. The housing (1) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that The first electrically conductive layer (10) is in contact with the compressible element via the rolled-up or folded-over edge region (200), which is preferably designed as a seal.

6. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that In the rolled-up or folded edge region (200), an elastic portion can be arranged, by means of which the electrically conductive layer (10) can be pressed against both the first housing part (2) and the second housing part (4).

7. The housing (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The at least one compressible element and the at least one first electrically conductive layer can form a common layer (100) which is designed as a flat material, such that the layer designed as a flat material can be compressed in the thickness direction.

8. The housing (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The at least one compressible element (60) and the at least one first electrically conductive layer (10) are formed as a composite flat material, wherein at least the compressible element (60) and / or the first electrically conductive layer (10) formed as a layer can be pressed in the thickness direction (R).

9. The housing (1) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that The at least one compressible element (60) designed as a compressible layer at least partially surrounds the at least one electrically conductive layer (10), in particular in the region of the circumferential edge or in or on the circumferential contour.

10. The housing (1) according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that The at least one compressible element (60) designed as a compressible layer has a recess (400).

11. The housing (1) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that The at least one electrically conductive layer (10) at least partially surrounds the at least one electrically conductive layer (60) designed as a compressible layer, in particular in the region of the circumferential edge or in or on the circumferential contour.

12. The housing (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The at least one compressible element (6) is designed as a seal, the seal and the first electrically conductive layer (10) being in contact with each other.

13. The housing (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that The seal (6) is adhesively bonded to the first housing part (2).

14. The housing (1) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that The sealing element (6) is arranged on the first housing part (2).

15. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that The contact between the seal (6) and the electrically conductive layer (10) is achieved by at least partial overlapping and / or a form-fitting and / or force-fitting and / or adhesive connection exists as contact.

16. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that The seal (6) and the conductive layer (10) form a common component.

17. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that The seal (6) has at least one connection region (11), with which the electrically conductive layer (10) is in contact.

18. The housing (1) according to claim 17, characterized in that In the assembled state, the connection region (11) and the conductive layer (10) are arranged to at least partially overlap one another.

19. The housing (1) according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that The connection region (11) is a region formed on the seal (6) which, in the assembled state, is arranged on the side of the seal (6) facing the interior of the housing or on the side of the seal in contact with the volume of the housing (1).

20. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 17 to 19, characterized in that The connection area (11) can be a portion of the seal (6) which preferably has a lower height relative to the rest of the seal (6), the connection area (11) preferably being a tab.

21. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 17 to 20, characterized in that The connecting region (11) extends over the entire width of the seal (6), ie, over the surface of the seal (6) facing the second housing part (4).

22. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 17 to 21, characterized in that The at least one connecting region (11) is a circumferential portion of the seal (6).

23. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 12 to 22, characterized in that A plurality of circumferential connecting areas (11) are provided, preferably at substantially uniform spacing from one another along the course of the seal.

24. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 12 to 23, characterized in that In the assembled state, the connecting region (11) is at least partially compressed.

25. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 12 to 24, characterized in that The seal and in particular the connecting region (11) has at least one and preferably at least two protrusions.

26. The housing (1) according to claim 25, characterized in that In the installed state, the at least one projection (16) is at least partially compressed.

27. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 12 or 26, characterized in that In the assembled state, the at least one projection (16) projects in the direction in which a force acts on the seal.

28. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 12 to 27, characterized in that The second housing part (4) is electrically conductive.

29. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 12 to 28, characterized in that A second conductive layer (12) is provided, which covers the inner side of the second housing part (4) in the assembled state.

30. The housing (1) according to claim 29, characterized in that In the assembled state the first and second layers (10, 12) are in contact.

31. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 12 to 30, characterized in that In at least one area, the seal (6) consists of at least two spaced-apart sealing areas, between which at least one closed volume (69) is formed, wherein at least one test pressure hole (64) is provided between the at least two spaced-apart sealing areas, the at least one test pressure hole being used to apply a pressure difference for leak testing of the seal.

32. The housing (1) according to claim 31, characterized in that The at least two spaced-apart sealing areas are connected to each other via at least one web area (62), and the at least two spaced-apart sealing areas can preferably form an H-shaped cross-sectional profile (60) with the at least one web area (62).

33. A housing (1) for accommodating at least one battery cell, comprising at least one seal (6) according to any one of claims 12 to 32 and at least one conductive layer (10, 12) for sealing and electromagnetically shielding the at least one battery cell and electrical components accommodated in the battery housing.

34. A seal for insertion into a housing according to any one of claims 12 to 33, characterized in that The seal (6) is a circumferential seal which is in contact with at least the first conductive layer (10, 12).

35. The seal according to claim 34, wherein The circumferential seal (6) is connected to a circumferential edge region of the first conductive layer (10).

36. The seal according to claim 35, wherein The seal (6) has a connection region (11) with which the conductive layers (10, 12) are in contact, and wherein the connection region (11) and the conductive layers (10, 12) are preferably arranged to overlap each other.

37. The seal according to claim 35, wherein The first electrically conductive layer (10) is designed such that, when assembled in the housing, it contacts both the first housing part (2) and the second housing part in the region of the circumferential edge (8).

38. Use of a housing according to any one of claims 1 to 37 for accommodating electrical components, such as electrical energy storage and / or electrical circuits.

39. The method according to claim 38 for accommodating an electrical energy store in the form of a round cell, a prismatic cell or a flat pouch-shaped battery cell.

40. Use according to claim 38 or 39 for accommodating an energy storage for stationary applications or for motor vehicles, aircraft or ships.

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