WO2009052778A2

WO2009052778A2 - Control device and method for identifying combinations of a receiving device and an associated module

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Publication number: WO2009052778A2
Application number: PCT/DE2008/001616
Authority: WO
Inventors: Manfred Pfalzgraf; Michael Süßl; Stephan Müller von Kralik; Walter Schätzler; Markus Bedenbecker; Beate Bleeker; Noureddine Khelifa; Uwe Schmidt
Original assignee: Enerday Gmbh
Priority date: 2007-10-26
Filing date: 2008-09-30
Publication date: 2009-04-30
Also published as: WO2009052778A3; DE102007051310A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device (90, 90', 90 '') for identifying a combination of a receiving device (10) and at least one associated module (14, 14') that is to be disposed in a motor vehicle (12). Said receiving device (10) comprises devices (18, 20, 22, 24) for feeding and/or discharging supply and/or discharge fluid and/or electric energy, and an interface (26) for connecting the at least one module (14, 14'). According to the invention, said control device (90, 90', 90 '') can be used to interpret information that is in said the receiving device (10) and/or the at least one module (14, 14'). Said invention also relates to a system and to a method for identifying a combination of a receiving device (10) and at least one associated module (14, 14') that is to be disposed in the motor vehicle (12).

Description

Control unit and method for identifying combinations of a receiving device and an associated module

The invention relates to a control unit for identifying a combination of a receiving device and at least one to be arranged in a motor vehicle associated module, the receiving device means for supplying and / or discharging supply and / or Entsorgungsme- diene and / or electrical energy and an interface for connecting the at least one module.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a system for identifying a combination of a receiving device and at least one to be arranged in a motor vehicle associated module, wherein the system is a controller, at least one module, a receiving device with means for supplying and / or discharging supply and / or Disposal media and / or electrical energy and an interface for connecting the at least one module and identification means for identifying the at least one module and / or the AufnähmeVorrichtung comprises.

The invention further relates to a method for identifying a combination of a receiving device and at least one associated module for a fuel cell system to be arranged in a motor vehicle, the system comprising a control device, at least one module and a receiving device with devices for feeding and / or discharging. ren of supply and / or disposal media and / or electrical energy and an interface for connecting the at least one module comprises. Fuel cell systems are becoming increasingly important in connection with numerous applications. Particularly in the mobile sector, they are used as APUs ("auxiliary power units") in order to supply electrical energy independently of the operation of the internal combustion engine and the state of charge of the vehicle battery. It has also been proposed to use the heat emitted by a fuel cell module for heating a motor vehicle. Further air conditioning tasks of the motor vehicle can be achieved by using fuel cells in that an air conditioning system with an electrically operable compressor for cooling the vehicle interior is provided.

Fuel cell systems, which may for example be realized in the form of modules having all the essential components for their operation, include a plurality of individual fuel cells connected in series to produce a practicable voltage, often in the form of a stack, a so-called fuel cell. Lenstacks are arranged. A distinction is made between fuel cell systems, in particular according to their operating temperatures and according to their structure, the common representatives being the high-temperature fuel cell systems and the low-temperature fuel cell systems. A typical representative of high-temperature fuel cell systems is the SOFC fuel cell (SOFC = solid oxide fuel cell). A typical representative of the low-temperature fuel cells is the PEM fuel cell (PEM = polymer electrolyte membrane). Furthermore, the fuel cell systems contain a reformer for generating a hydrogen-rich reformate of fuel and atmospheric oxygen, and in many cases an afterburner, which uses remaining energy of the anode exhaust gas and an environmentally friendly exhaust gas provides. To supply the media required for operation, at least one fan and at least one fuel pump are provided. The operation of the fuel cell system is usefully controlled, regulated and monitored by an electronic control unit.

As air conditioning systems that draw their energy from the fuel cell system, in particular air conditioning modules are in question, which have an electrically operable compressor in a conventional refrigeration circuit with a condenser, expansion valve and evaporator. However, numerous other concepts for generating cold air can also be used, such as, for example, the use of the heat emitted by the fuel cell module by means of a heat-power coupling. Other air conditioning systems are based on the operation of the absorption or adsorption and can basically also draw their energy from the fuel cell module.

Since the fuel cell module and the air conditioning module can be designed as transportable units and both the air conditioning module and the fuel cell module represent a significant value, an effective theft protection for the modules is necessary.

The object of the invention is to provide a means for effective protection against theft of the modules, but without limiting the comfort of the mobile usability of the modules.

This object is achieved with the features of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims.

The invention builds on the generic control unit in that the control unit is suitable for interpreting information that is impressed on the receiving device and / or the at least one module. By interpreting the impressed information, it is possible to reliably determine which combination of a recording device and at least one associated module should be operated.

It can be provided that the control unit is integrated in the at least one module. The integration of the control device into the at least one module ensures that an identification of the combination of the pick-up device to be operated and the at least one module can be carried out.

Alternatively it can be provided that the control unit is integrated in the receiving device. The integration into the receiving device also ensures that an identification of the combination of receiving device and the at least one module to be operated can be carried out.

Advantageously, it can be provided that the at least one module is a fuel cell module. A fuel cell module may provide power and heat for operating additional modules. Usefully, it can furthermore be provided that the at least one module is an air-conditioning module. If the motor vehicle is used in areas in which extreme environmental conditions prevail, the air-conditioning device which is standard in the vehicle can not be adequately dimensioned. In this case, a transportable air conditioning module can additionally be arranged in the motor vehicle, whereby only sufficient air conditioning of the vehicle is made possible. It can be provided that the at least one module and the receiving device comprises an electrical interface for transmitting the information to the control unit. Via an electrical interface, the information necessary for the identification of the combination of recording device and module can be transmitted to the control device. An electrical interface is simple, low maintenance and insensitive to external influences.

Usefully, it may be provided that the at least one module and the recording device or the motor vehicle comprise a radio interface for transmitting the information to the control device. A radio interface allows the identification of a combination of recording device and module by transmitting information, wherein the module and the recording device do not have to be in direct spatial contact with each other. In this way, a mobile use of the module outside the receiving device is possible in particular.

Advantageously, it can be provided that the at least one module and the receiving device comprises an optical interface for transmitting the information to the control unit. An optical interface can be For example, be attached to the receiving device optical detection device that detects a attached to the associated module barcode. The use of an optical bar code in conjunction with an optical detector is a robust, widespread method of partial identification.

The generic system is further developed in that the control unit information that the recording device and / or the at least one module impressed can interpret.

In particular, it can be provided that the control unit is integrated in the at least one module.

Advantageously, it can be provided that the control unit is integrated in the receiving device.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the at least one module is a fuel cell module.

Alternatively it can be provided that the at least one module is an air conditioning module.

It can also be provided that the at least one module and the receiving device comprise an electrical interface for transmitting the information to the control unit.

Advantageously, it may be provided that the at least one module and the receiving device or the motor vehicle comprises a radio interface for transmitting the information to the control unit. Usefully, it may be provided that the at least one module and the receiving device comprise an optical interface for transmitting the information to the control unit.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the identification means comprise a barcode. A barcode is an easy way to realize a passive identification of the module and / or the recording device.

Advantageously, it can be provided that the identification means comprise a transponder. A transponder is a common means of identification, which allows a contactless identification. Depending on requirements, a passive transponder without its own power supply or an active transponder with its own power supply, but which has a longer range, can be used.

In particular, it can be provided that the identification means comprise an electronic memory. An electronic memory allows the use of digital information, which can be transmitted to the control unit via radio, for example, to identify the components of the system.

In particular, it can be provided that the identification means mark the at least one module and / or the receiving device individually. An individual identification of the at least one module and the recording device makes it possible precisely to determine permissible combinations of recording device and the at least one module which can be operated together. In particular, on this A theft protection feasible by ensuring that the transportable module works only with the associated recording device.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the identification means can not be separated from the at least one module and / or the receiving device non-destructively. This allows an increase in theft protection, since manipulation is made more difficult.

The invention is based on the generic method in that information which is impressed on the receiving device and / or the at least one module is interpreted. On this basis, the advantages and peculiarities of the control device according to the invention and of the system are also implemented in the context of a method.

In particular, it can be provided that the information contained in the identification means is detected and that the detected information is transmitted to the control unit. The control unit can thus easily access the information necessary for identification.

Usefully, it can be provided that, if the interpreted information does not correspond to a permissible information, the operation of the combination of recording

Device and the at least one module is prevented. Thus, the basic function of a theft protection of the transportable module is realized.

Furthermore, it can be provided that if the interpreted information does not agree with a permissible information, a warning signal is output. The output of a warning signal allows the user to recognize that - S -

the present combination of receiving device and the at least one module does not belong together.

Usefully, it can be provided that information is transmitted in encrypted form. The encrypted transmission of information serves to protect the system from manipulation.

Furthermore, it can be provided that a non-permissible information is characterized by a radio signal as a permissible information. In this way, a hitherto inoperable combination of receiving device and module can be put into operation.

The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings

Drawings exemplified with reference to preferred embodiments.

Show it:

Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a motor vehicle with a cargo space and modules arranged therein;

Figure 2 is a schematic representation of a motor vehicle with a cargo space, which is prepared for receiving modules;

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a fuel cell module;

FIG. 4 shows a further sectional view of a fuel cell module; Figure 5 is a plan view of a receiving device for a fuel cell module and an air conditioning module;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fuel cell module in a first state;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a fuel cell module in a second state;

FIG. 8 shows a fuel tank with fuel cell modules arranged thereon;

FIG. 9 shows a module housing with fuel cell modules arranged therein and an air conditioning module;

Figure 10 is a perspective view of a trolley for modules;

Figure 11 is another perspective view of a trolley for modules and

Figure 12 is a schematic representation of a motor vehicle with a receiving device and two modules.

In the following description of the drawings, like reference numerals designate the same or similar components.

Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a motor vehicle 12 with a loading space 16 and arranged therein Modules 14, 30. Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of a motor vehicle 12 with a loading space 16, which is prepared for receiving modules 14, 30. The motor vehicle 12 is shown from behind with a view into the loading space 16. The motor vehicle 12 may be, for example, a station wagon or an SUV vehicle in which the loading space 16 is easily accessible. However, a large number of the technical features described here are also useful in connection with any other vehicle types. In the loading space 16 of the motor vehicle 12, a receiving device 10 forming the load compartment floor is provided. This pickup device 10 receives a fuel cell module 14 and an air conditioning module 30, and provides interfaces for their coupling with the modules 14, 30 available. For example, for the

Coupling of the receiving device 10 with the fuel cell module 14, the interface 26 is provided within a recess 38. In Figure 2, this recess is recognizable, since a cover 76 is shown for the interface 26 in its abhebobenen state. Also, a recess 36 is provided for the air conditioning module 30, wherein the in-lying interface is not recognizable due to the overlying cover 78. The receiving device can provide media guides 20, 22, 24 (see FIG. 3) and guides for electrical lines 18 in their interior, for example for supplying the fuel cell system 14 with fuel and air, for discharging exhaust gas from the fuel cell system, for supplying the air conditioning system 30 with generated by the fuel cell system 14 electrical energy and for fresh air and

Recirculating air, which is cooled by the air conditioning system 30. On the receiving device 10 air ducts are further attached, the slightly curved towards the vehicle interior are tilted 34 spaces. From these air ducts 32 exits conditioned air, which was previously cooled by the air conditioning module and distributed in the receiving device 10 and the air ducts 32 was supplied. Furthermore, a cooling compartment 38 is provided in the receiving device 10, in which any objects, for example drinks, can be inserted. Furthermore, 10 filter elements 40 may be provided in the receiving device, wherein a filtering of all involved media streams comes into question. In particular, it may be useful to supply all of the air flowing into the receiving device 10 to a common filtering, namely, the air conditioning system air conditioning system 30 and supplied to the fuel cell system 14 process air and the air used for cooling the fuel cell system 14. The modules 14, 30 are equipped with handles 44, 46, so that their removal and their insertion into the loading space 16 is facilitated. A further facilitation can be achieved in that the loading floor of the motor vehicle forming the receiving device 10 can be pulled out to the rear.

FIG. 3 shows a sectional view of a fuel cell module 14. The fuel cell module 14 is shown in an arrangement placed on the receiving device 10 and fixed thereto. The fuel cell module 14 includes an interior region 80 of higher temperature and an exterior region 82 of lower temperature. In the inner region 80, the highly heat-generating components are arranged, for example, the reformer, the fuel cell stack and the afterburner. During operation of these devices, air is supplied to the components arranged in the inner region 80 via an air guide 20. Also will the Components supplied via a fuel supply 22 fuel. The air guide 20 is fed by a fan 84, while the fuel guide 22 is connected to a fuel pump 86. An exhaust gas outlet 24 connects the inner area 80 with the surroundings of the fuel cell module 14. Another fan 88 supplies the outer area 82 of the fuel cell module 14 for the purpose of thermal insulation. Furthermore, an electronic control unit 90 is provided, which can evaluate various sensor signals and output actuator signals, for example for the purpose of controlling one or more fans 84, 88 and the fuel pump 86. The fuel cell module 14 is further equipped with a handle 44 which is pivotable and mechanical with a Verriegelungsmecha- mechanism 48 is in communication. About this locking mechanism 48, the fuel cell module 14 is connected to the receiving device 10. When the handle 44 is pivoted, the locking mechanism 48 releases the connection between the fuel cell module 14 and the receiving device 10. This is supported by the force of a spring, which acts between the receiving device 10 and the fuel cell module 14.

FIG. 4 shows a further sectional view of a fuel cell module 14. FIG. 5 shows a plan view of a receiving device 10 for a fuel cell module and an air conditioning module. The receiving device section 92 serves to receive the fuel cell module 14. In this area, combustion air openings 98, 100 and an exhaust gas opening 102 are provided. Furthermore, the receiving device section 92 includes fuel clutches 104. Further, an electrical connector 106 is provided. In the present exemplary embodiment, the receptacle section 94 does not contain any special facilities. The Aufnahtnevrichtungsabschnitt 96 serves to receive an air conditioning module, for which purpose a Frischluftansaugöffnung 108, an exhaust port 110, a cooling air outlet port 112 and an electrical connector 114 are provided.

FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a fuel cell module in a first state. The air-conditioning module 14 has a split handle 44, so that the pivotability of the two gripping parts 44a and 44b enabling the mentioned locking is made possible. Furthermore, an air flow opening 116 can be seen, which is partially covered by a flap 118.

FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a fuel cell module in a second state. In this state, the two handle portions 44a, 44b are pivoted, whereby the locking mechanism is brought into a different state compared to Figure 6. Furthermore, the pivoting of the grip sections 44a, 44b permits the opening or partial opening of the flap 118.

FIG. 8 shows a fuel tank with fuel cell modules arranged thereon. The fuel tank 52 includes a housing 56. This housing 56 has a plurality of recesses arranged in interfaces 54, which may be similar to the interfaces of the receiving device 10 (see FIG. 5) may be formed. These interfaces serve to receive fuel cell modules 14, which are operated with provided by the fuel tank 52 fuel. The fuel cell modules 14, which are intended in particular for use in a motor vehicle can thus also be operated externally and the e- lectric energy can be removed from the fuel cell modules 14 via an externally accessible electrical interface, either in the form of DC voltage or with the inclusion of a DC / AC converter as AC voltage. It is possible to remove the electrical voltage separately from the individual fuel cell modules. It may also be provided that the fuel cell tank 52 has an electrical interface to the fuel cell modules, thereby allowing those of the

Fuel cell modules 14 supplied voltage centrally on the fuel tank 52 is provided. The fuel cell modules 14 require, in particular in connection with the staring process of the systems, an external energy source which is made available when the fuel cell modules 14 are used in the motor vehicle by the conventional vehicle battery or by an additional battery arranged in the vehicle. Such an external energy source is also provided in the housing 56 of the fuel cell tank 52 in the form of an accumulator 58, the electrical interfaces between the fuel tank 52 and the fuel cell modules 14 also being used for this purpose. The fuel cell modules 14 may be equipped with a fuel buffer 60 so that operation of the fuel cell modules 14 may be at least temporarily maintained when the modules are removed from the fuel tank 52. In the subsequent use of the modules in a motor vehicle thus no reboot is required. Conversely, a fuel cell module 14 that is in operation can also be removed from a motor vehicle without being shut down and placed on the fuel tank 52 for further operation. The fuel tank 52 may thus serve several purposes serve. First, fuel cell modules 14 may be externally merged from one or more vehicles to provide increased power and / or voltage in this manner. Furthermore, the operation of a fuel cell module 14 can be maintained from a motor vehicle, without reducing the fuel supply of the vehicle. Also, one or more fuel cell modules 14 may be maintained in an operational state or in an operational state. The individual members of a motor vehicle fleet can readily avail themselves of the so-held fuel cell modules 14 by lifting them off from the fuel tank 52 and inserting them into their motor vehicle. The energy generated during the storage of the fuel cell modules in operation, both the electrical energy and the heat energy, can be utilized, so that the fuel tank 52 with the fuel cell modules not only ensures the availability of these fuel cell modules 14, but also an energy station for a building, For example, a residential building, an office building or a garage provides.

FIG. 9 shows a module housing with fuel cell modules arranged therein and an air conditioning module. The module housing 62 shown here, which is designed as a cabinet with a closable door 120, serves to receive a plurality of fuel cell modules 14 and air conditioning modules 30. These modules 14, 30 are arranged, for example, one above the other in the module housing 42, the module housing 62 for clear representation of the side is shown cut. In practice, the module housing can be completely closed on the sides or actually provided with openings, for example for the heat exchange. be happy. The modules 14, 30 are arranged at different mounting locations 64, 66, 68, 70. In the present example, fuel cell modules 14 are arranged at the assembly stations 64, 68, 66, while an air conditioning module 30 is provided at the assembly station 70. The assembly stations 64, 68, 66, 70 have interfaces via which the media guide for the modules 14, 30 as well as the guidance of electrical energy can take place. At least one of the assembly stations 64, 68, 66, 70, for example, the assembly station 66, is realized as a combination assembly site 66. This means that this assembly site provides both an interface for a fuel cell module 66 and an interface for an air conditioning module 70. The fuel cell module 14 arranged in the present representation at the combination mounting site 66 can therefore be removed from the module housing 62 and replaced by an air conditioning module 30. The module housing 62 serves insofar as a storage device for fuel cell modules 14 and air conditioning modules 30, but at the same time as a functional device, namely with regard to the provision of electrical energy and air conditioning capacity for external areas, but the air conditioning capacity can also be used for cooling the module housing interior , In this context, it may be provided, for example, that a temperature sensor 72 is arranged in the module housing 62, wherein the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 72 is optionally displayed by a display device 74 visible from the outside. If the temperature in the module housing interior increases beyond an admissible threshold value, this can be recognized on the display device 74. Additionally or alternatively, an optical or acoustic signal which is generated by a control unit of the module housing or one or more control units of the module housing dule 14, 30 indicates the excessive temperature rise. Also can be pointed out an excessively rapid increase in temperature. The user of the module housing 62 is thereby enabled to switch off a fuel cell module 14 in the module housing 62 or to remove a fuel cell module 14 from the module housing 62 so as to generate less heat within the module housing. If the air-conditioning interface is equipped such that heat output generated by the operation of the air-conditioning module 30 is dissipated to the exterior of the module housing 62 so that overall cooling of the module housing interior by an air-conditioning module can take place, the user can move from a fuel cell module Combined assembly site 66 additionally arrange an air conditioning module 30 at this combination mounting location, whereby an improved cooling of the module housing interior can be achieved. The module housing 62 according to FIG. 9 can be used as an energy station and / or as a storage location for fuel cell modules 14 and air-conditioning modules 30, that is to say with regard to FIG

Fuel cell modules 14 in principle fulfill the same tasks as the fuel tank 52 described in connection with FIG. 8. In addition, the storage and provision of air conditioning modules 30 and internal cooling of the module housing 62 by air conditioning modules 30 are made possible in a variable manner. A fuel tank for operating the modules 14, 30 may be provided inside or outside the module housing 62.

FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of a

Transport trolley for modules. Figure 11 shows a further perspective view of a trolley for modules. With the dolly 122 shown here Fuel cell modules 14 and air conditioning modules 30 are transported, wherein the transport carriage 122 is constructed in the manner of a trolley. For this purpose, the two wheels 124, 126 or rollers and a handle 128. In addition to the transport function, the transport carriage 122 can also provide an interface function for fuel cell modules 14 and / or air conditioning modules 30 available. For this purpose, for example, electrical connections 130, 132 may be provided on the transport carriage 122, via which the modules electrical energy can be supplied, and / or electrical energy generated by the fuel cell module 14 can be removed.

The fuel cell modules and / or air conditioning modules described herein may be useful in both mobile and stationary use. Particular attention is paid to the provision of energy by a fuel cell module, which is used by an air conditioning module, for example for the purpose of stationary air conditioning of a motor vehicle. However, this concept can also be used at home. For example, a fuel cell module and an air conditioning module can be combined in a housing, this housing having one or more air outlets for providing air conditioning air. The housing may have an external electrical interface with which the system of fuel cell module and air conditioning module can be connected to an external electrical energy network. In this way, in particular for the start of the fuel cell module or for the sole operation of the air conditioning module required electrical energy is available. On the other hand, if the fuel cell module is in operation, the energy for the air conditioning module is preferably provided by the fuel line module, and electrical energy not required by the air conditioning module can be fed into the external electrical network.

Figure 12 shows a schematic representation of a motor vehicle with a receiving device and two modules. Fuel cell modules are used by way of example for the purpose of description, and in principle other modules, such as air conditioning modules, can also be designed in the manner described. The system formed by the combination of at least one module 14, 14 'and a receiving device 10 is designed as a mobile system, wherein in particular the module 14, 14' is transportable. Due to the easy transportability of the module 14, 14 'this is particularly vulnerable to theft that it can be easily removed from the motor vehicle. The system shown below realizes a comfortable theft protection by the identification of permissible pairs consisting of at least one module 14, 14 'and a receiving device 10. On the motor vehicle 12, a vehicle antenna 136 is arranged, which is arranged via an electrical line with a in the motor vehicle 12 Recording device 10 is coupled. A first module 14 having a first control device 90, a first antenna 138, a first barcode 140 and a first transponder 142 is coupled to the receiving device 10, while a second module 14 'is connected to a second control device 90', a second antenna 138 ', a second bar code 140 'and a second transponder 142' outside of the motor vehicle 12 is shown. Furthermore, the receiving device 10 comprises a bar code detection device 144, a transponder detection device 146 and a third control device 90 ''. with an electronic memory 148. While the first module 14 is coupled to the recording device 10, the first control device 90 is connected to the third control device 90 "via an electrical interface 150, for example an electrical line. The first barcode 140 and the barcode detector 144 together form an optical interface 152. The first transponder 142 and the transponder detection device 146 together form a radio interface 154. Alternatively, the vehicle antenna 136 together with the first antenna 138 or the second antenna 138 'may also be considered as a radio interface are, as between the two antennas 136, 138 and 136, 138 'also electromagnetic waves are used for information transmission.

The third control unit 90 "has unique identifying information in the electronic memory 148 via the recording device 10. This information can be transmitted via the electrical interface 150 or via the antennas 136, 138 to the first control unit 90. The first control device 90 can check, for example by comparison with a list of permitted information values, whether an operation of the first module 14 with the receiving device 10 is permissible. The third controller 90 ' ^• could then be implemented as a simple electronic circuit for communicating the information stored in the electronic memory 148. Conversely, it is also conceivable that the first control unit 90 or the second control unit 90 'comprises an electronic memory 158 or 160, which the first module 14 and the second

Module 14 'uniquely identifies, this information via an interface to the third control unit 90 "ü- is transmitted, which then performs the interpretation of the information.

The third control unit 90 "may also read the information uniquely identifying the first module 14 from the bar code detection device 144 via a first barcode 140. Alternatively, the information clearly characterizing the first module 14 can also be detected by the transponder detection device 146 by a first transponder 142. If the identification of the combination of the first module 14 and the receiving device 10 has failed or the combination is not permissible, the operation of the first module 14 is prevented.

The same applies to the second module 14 ', which is shown outside the Kraffahrzeugs 12. The combination of

Pick up device 10 with the second module 14 'is above the vehicle antenna 136 along with the second antenna

138 'also identifiable outside the motor vehicle 12.

As long as there is a radio link between the vehicle antenna 136 and the second antenna 138 ', the second

Module 14 'therefore also outside of the motor vehicle 12 in

Operation.

The features of the invention disclosed in the foregoing description, in the drawings and in the claims may be essential to the realization of the invention both individually and in any combination. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10 recording device

12 motor vehicle 14 fuel cell module

16 cargo space

18 electrical line

20 air supply

22 fuel supply 24 exhaust gas removal

26 interface

28 recess

30 air conditioning module 32 air duct 34 motor vehicle interior

36 recess

38 refrigerated compartment

40 filter element 42 interface 44 handle

46 handle

48 locking mechanism

50 spring

52 fuel tank 54 interface

56 housing

58 accumulator

60 fuel buffer

62 Module housing 64 Mounting position

66 assembly site

68 installation site

70 mounting place 72 sensor

74 display device

76 cover

78 Cover 80 Interior

82 outdoor area

84 blowers

86 fuel pump

88 blower 90 control unit

92 cradle section

94 cradle section

96 cradle section

98 combustion air opening 100 combustion air opening

102 combustion air opening

104 fuel clutches

106 electrical plug connection

108 fresh air outlet openings 110 exhaust air opening

112 Cooling air outlet opening

114 electrical plug connection

116 air flow opening

118 flap 120 door

122 Dolly

124 wheel

126 wheel

128 handle 130 electrical connection

132 electrical connection

136 vehicle antenna

138 first antenna 138 'second antenna

140 first barcode

140 'second barcode

142 first transponder 142 'second transponder

144 Bar Code Acquisition Device

146 transponder detection device

148 electronic memory

150 electrical interface 152 optical interface

154 radio interface

158 electronic memory

160 electronic memory

Claims

1. Control device (90, 90 ', 90' ') for identifying a combination of a receiving device (10) and at least one in a motor vehicle (12) to be arranged associated module (14, 14') / wherein the receiving device (10) devices ( 18, 20, 22, 24) for supplying and / or discharging supply and / or disposal media and / or electrical energy as well as an interface (26) for the connection of the at least one module (14, 14 '), characterized in that the control device (90, 90 ', 90' ') is adapted to interpret information which is impressed on the receiving device (10) and / or the at least one module (14, 14').

2. Control device (90, 90 ', 90' ') according to claim 1, characterized in that the control device (90, 90', 90 '') in the at least one module (14, 14 ') is integrated.

3. Control device (90, 90 ', 90' ') according to claim 1, characterized in that the control device (90, 90', 90 '') in the receiving device (10) is integrated.

4. Control device (90, 90 ', 90' ') according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one module (14, 14') is a fuel cell module

5. Control device (90, 90 ', 90' ') according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the at least one module (14, 14') is an air conditioning module.

6. Control device (90, 90 ', 90'') according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one module (14, 14') and the receiving device (10) an electrical interface (150) for transmitting the information to the controller (90, 90 ', 90'').

7. Control device (90, 90 ', 90' ') according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one module (14, 14') and the receiving device (10) or the motor vehicle (12) has a radio interface ( 154) for transmitting the information to the control unit (90, 90 ', 90' ').

8. Control device (90, 90 ', 90' ') according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one module (14, 14') and the receiving device (10) or the motor vehicle (12) has an optical interface (152 ) for transmitting the information to the controller (90, 90 ', 90 ").

9. system for identifying a combination of a receiving device (10) and at least one in a motor vehicle (12) to be arranged associated module (14, 14 ^■ ), wherein the system

a control unit (90, 90 ', 90 ^{1 1} ),

at least one module (14, 14 '),

a receiving device (10) having means (18, 20, 22, 24) for supplying and / or discharging supply and / or disposal media and / or electrical energy and an interface (26) for connecting the at least one module (14, 14 ') and

Identification means for identifying the at least one module (14, 14 ') and / or the receiving device (10),

characterized in that the control device (90, 90 ', 90'') information that the receiving device (10) and / or the at least one module (14, 14 ') are imprinted can interpret.

10. System according to claim 9, characterized in that the control device (90, 90 ', 90' ') in the at least one module (14, 14') is integrated.

11. System according to claim 9, characterized in that the control device (90, 90 ', 90' ') in the receiving device (10) is integrated.

12. System according to any one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the at least one module (14, 14 ') is a fuel cell module.

13. System according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the at least one module (14, 14 ') is an air conditioning module.

14. System according to any one of claims 9 to 13, characterized in that the at least one module (14, 14 ') and the receiving device (10) has an electrical interface (150) for transmitting the information to the control unit (90, 90', 90 ").

15. System according to one of claims 9 to 14, characterized in that the at least one module (14, 14 ') and the receiving device (10) or the motor vehicle (12) has a radio interface (154) for transmitting the information to the Control unit (90, 90 ', 90' ') comprises.

16. System according to any one of claims 9 to 15, characterized in that the at least one module (14, 14 ') and the receiving device (10) has an optical interface (152) for transmitting the information to the control unit (90, 90', 90 ").

17. System according to any one of claims 9 to 16, characterized in that the identification means comprise a bar code (140, 140 ').

18. System according to any one of claims 9 to 17, characterized in that the identification means comprise a transponder (142, 142 ').

19. System according to one of claims 9 to 18, character- ized in that the identification means comprise an electronic memory (148, 158, 160).

20. System according to any one of claims 9 to 19, characterized in that the identification means, the at least one module (14, 14 ') and / or the receiving device (10) individually characterize.

21. System according to any one of claims 9 to 20, characterized in that the identification means can not be destroyed without destruction of the at least one module (14, 14 ') and / or the receiving device (10).

22. A method for identifying a combination of a receiving device (10) and at least one associated module (14, 14 ') for a fuel cell system to be arranged in a motor vehicle (12), wherein the system

a control device (90, 90 ', 90' '), at least one module (14, 14') and

a receiving device (10) having means (18, 20, 22, 24) for supplying and / or discharging supply and / or disposal media and / or electrical energy and an interface (26) for connecting the at least one module (14 , 14 '), characterized in that information imprinted on the recording device (10) and / or the at least one module (14, 14 ') is interpreted.

23. The method according to claim 22, characterized

that the information contained in the identification means is detected and

- That the detected information to the control unit (90, 90 ', 90' ') is transmitted.

24. The method according to claim 22 or 23, characterized in that if the interpreted information does not agree with a permissible information, the operation of the combination of recording device (10) and the at least one module (14, 14 ') is prevented.

25. The method according to any one of claims 22 to 24, characterized in that if the interpreted information does not match with a permissible information, a warning signal is output.

26. The method according to any one of claims 22 to 25, characterized in that information is transmitted encrypted.

27. The method according to any one of claims 22 to 26, characterized in that a non-permissible information is characterized by a radio signal as an allowable information.