公开(公告)号：US10381675B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-13

申请号：US15206416

申请日：2016-07-11

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company ,  Kia Motors Corporation

Inventor： Sang Mun Jin ,  Yoo Chang Yang

IPC: H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2457 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M8/0254 ,  H01M8/0267

Abstract: A fuel cell stack includes a first separator and a second separator that are adhered to face each other between adjacent membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) and each have a plurality of manifolds, a reacting region, and a guide region disposed between the plurality of manifolds and the reacting region. In the fuel cell stack, a first cooling medium guide channel guiding flow of a cooling medium between the plurality of manifolds and the reacting region is formed in the guide region of the first separator; a second cooling medium guide channel guiding flow of the cooling medium between the plurality of manifolds and the reacting region is formed in the guide region of the second separator; and at least portions of the first cooling medium guide channel and the second cooling medium guide channel overlap to communicate with each other.

公开(公告)号：US10355288B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-16

申请号：US15147157

申请日：2016-05-05

Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Inventor： Kyung Min Kim ,  Yoo Chang Yang ,  Sang Mun Jin

IPC: H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/1007 ,  H01M8/20 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/1006 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04119 ,  H01M8/04082 ,  H01M8/04291

Abstract: A fuel cell includes a reaction layer including: a membrane electrode assembly (MEA); and gas diffusion layers (GDLs) each of which is disposed at both side surfaces of the MEA. A porous separation layer has one surface adhered to one surface of the reaction layer and supplied with reaction gas, and a cathode bipolar plate has a panel shape and adhered to another surface of the porous separation layer. A front end part of the cathode bipolar plate having a manifold that is supplied with the reaction gas and having a plurality of diffusion channels through which the reaction gas directs from the manifold toward the porous separation layer. The cathode bipolar plate has a partition wall channel which separates the porous separation layer, which extends in a direction in which the reaction gas flows, and which extends from the manifold in a diagonal direction.

公开(公告)号：US10069156B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-04

申请号：US14922132

申请日：2015-10-24

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company ,  Kia Motors Corporation

Inventor： Sang Mun Jin ,  Yoo Chang Yang

IPC: H01M8/04082 ,  H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/1018 ,  H01M8/0232 ,  H01M8/0267

Abstract: A fuel cell that includes a membrane-electrode assembly and separation plates disposed on both sides of the membrane-electrode assembly is provided. The fuel cell includes barrier ribs formed in reaction surfaces of the separation plates corresponding to the membrane-electrode assembly and configured to partition the reaction surfaces into a plurality of reaction regions. A micropore body is installed between the separation plate and the membrane-electrode assembly. The micropore body includes porous units disposed in the reaction region, and a connection unit integrally coupled to the porous units and flatly contacts the barrier ribs.

公开(公告)号：US09806352B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US14548759

申请日：2014-11-20

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor： Sang Mun Jin ,  Yoo Chang Yang

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/1004

CPC classification number: H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M8/1004

Abstract: A fuel cell is provided which includes a catalyst layer to which hydrogen gas or air are introduced through both surfaces thereof a first separator disposed at a first side of the catalyst layer and including a plurality of first channels such that a first reactant among hydrogen gas or air flows; and a second separator disposed at the second side of the catalyst layer and including a plurality of second channels disposed in a direction perpendicular to the first channels. Particularly, each of the second channels includes a plurality of ventilation apertures such that a second reactant among the hydrogen and the air flows in a direction perpendicular to the second channels.

公开(公告)号：US20140162164A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US14103315

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor： Sang Mun Jin

IPC: H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/0273 ,  H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/0286 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/2465 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  Y02T90/32

Abstract: A fuel cell stack is provided which includes a gasket assembly interposed between the membrane-electrode assembly and an edge portion of the metal separator. In particular, the metal separator is formed of a first metal plate and a second metal plate welded to each other, and one or more curved portions, which are symmetrical to each other, formed around a welded portion of the first and second metal plates. The gasket assembly is then installed between a membrane-electrode assembly and the edge portion of the metal separator with the curved portion therebetween.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种燃料电池堆，其包括插入在膜 - 电极组件和金属分离器的边缘部分之间的垫圈组件。 特别地，金属隔板由彼此焊接的第一金属板和第二金属板形成，并且在第一和第二金属板的焊接部分周围形成有彼此对称的一个或多个弯曲部。 然后将垫圈组件安装在膜 - 电极组件和金属分离器的边缘部分之间，其间具有弯曲部分。

公开(公告)号：US11031609B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-08

申请号：US16518184

申请日：2019-07-22

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company ,  Kia Motors Corporation

Inventor： Sang Mun Jin ,  Yoo Chang Yang

IPC: H01M8/249 ,  H01M8/2465 ,  H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0202 ,  H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/1006 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M8/0254 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/04029

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fuel cell stack with improved manufacturing performance. The fuel cell stack includes: a separator that comprises a diffusion part, as being provided with a diffusion channel, configured to distribute reaction gas and cooling water and a reaction part, as being continuously formed from the diffusion part and provided with a reaction channel that has a height greater than that of the diffusion channel, configured to move reaction gas distributed from the diffusion part and generate electrons by a chemical reaction; and a gas diffusion layer configured to contact the separator at the diffusion part and the reaction part.

公开(公告)号：US10559834B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-11

申请号：US15647347

申请日：2017-07-12

Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY ,  KIA MOTORS CORPORATION

Inventor： Kyung Min Kim ,  Sang Mun Jin

IPC: H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/04291 ,  H01M8/023 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/10 ,  H01M8/1018

Abstract: A separator for a fuel cell includes a plurality of channels formed in a reaction surface in the direction of gravity in order to permit reaction gas and generated water to flow therethrough. The fuel cell includes a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and a gas diffusion layer (GDL). The channels have a wave shape in the reaction surface, and each of the channels includes curved portions and straight portions that are arranged alternately.

公开(公告)号：US10305120B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-28

申请号：US15202838

申请日：2016-07-06

Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY ,  KIA MOTORS CORPORATION

Inventor： Sang Mun Jin ,  Yoo Chang Yang

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0254 ,  H01M8/0263 ,  H01M8/0256 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/1018

Abstract: A porous panel for a separator of a fuel cell includes a plate-shaped material and uneven lines repeatedly arranged on the porous panel in a direction crossing a gas flow direction. The porous panel is bent at the uneven lines such that upward and downward uneven portions are repeated, and through holes permitting passage of gas formed on opposite sides of each of the uneven lines have an uneven shape.

公开(公告)号：US09472815B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14040274

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company ,  Korea University Research and Business Foundation

Inventor： Chi Seung Lee ,  Seong Il Heo ,  Suk Min Baeck ,  Jun Ho Jang ,  Sang Mun Jin ,  Yoo Chang Yang ,  Kyung Min Kim ,  Yang Bok Lee ,  Dae Soon Lim

IPC: H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0228 ,  H01M8/0221 ,  H01M8/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0221 ,  H01M8/0228 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: A separator for a fuel cell and a method for manufacturing the same comprise two sheets of metal plates integrally formed to minimize contact resistance between an upper metal plate and a lower metal plate. The method for manufacturing the separator includes steps of preparing an upper metal plate and a lower metal plate, each plate having opposing main sides, and applying a coating liquid containing a polymer composite material on both sides of the upper and lower metal plates, to form first and second composite material layers on both sides of the upper plates and third and fourth composite material layers on both sides of the lower plates. The method further includes stacking the upper metal plate on the lower metal plate, before drying the respective composite material layers, and integrally bonding the second composite material layer and the third composite material layer to form a single intermediate composite material layer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于燃料电池的隔板及其制造方法包括两片一体形成的金属板，以最小化上金属板和下金属板之间的接触电阻。 制造隔板的方法包括制备上金属板和下金属板的步骤，每个板具有相对的主侧面，并且在上金属板和下金属板的两侧上涂覆含有聚合物复合材料的涂布液，以形成 第一和第二复合材料层位于上板的两侧，第三和第四复合材料层位于下板的两侧。 该方法还包括在干燥各复合材料层之前将上金属板堆叠在下金属板上，并且将第二复合材料层和第三复合材料层整体结合以形成单个中间复合材料层。

公开(公告)号：US09401516B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-26

申请号：US14288926

申请日：2014-05-28

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor： Suk Min Baeck ,  Sang Mun Jin ,  Kyung Min Kim

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/0273 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y02E60/521

Abstract: A fuel cell that includes a membrane electrode assembly having an electrolyte, an anode catalyst, and a cathode catalyst; and a plurality of frame-gaskets is provided. Each of the frame-gaskets may be disposed between an anode-side separator and the membrane electrode assembly or between a cathode-side separator and the membrane electrode assembly. Additionally, the membrane electrode assembly is provided with an aperture which is used to combine the membrane electrode assembly with the frame-gasket assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种燃料电池，其包括具有电解质，阳极催化剂和阴极催化剂的膜电极组件; 并提供多个框架垫片。 每个框架衬垫可以设置在阳极侧隔板和膜电极组件之间或阴极侧隔板和膜电极组件之间。 此外，膜电极组件设置有用于将膜电极组件与框架 - 垫圈组件组合的孔。