Micro fuel cell architecture
    11.
    发明授权
    Micro fuel cell architecture 有权
    微型燃料电池架构

    公开(公告)号:US07585581B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-08

    申请号:US11830268

    申请日:2007-07-30

    Applicant: Ian W. Kaye

    Inventor: Ian W. Kaye

    Abstract: The present invention relates to fuel cells and components used within a fuel cell. Heat transfer appendages are described that improve fuel cell thermal management. Each heat transfer appendage is arranged on an external portion of a bi-polar plate and permits conductive heat transfer between inner portions of the bi-polar plate and outer portions of the bi-polar plate proximate to the appendage. The heat transfer appendage may be used for heating or cooling inner portions of a fuel cell stack. Improved thermal management provided by cooling the heat transfer appendages also permits new channel field designs that distribute the reactant gases to a membrane electrode assembly. Flow buffers are described that improve delivery of reactant gases and removal of reaction products. Single plate bi-polar plates may also include staggered channel designs that reduce the thickness of the single plate.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及燃料电池和燃料电池内使用的部件。 描述了改进燃料电池热管理的传热附件。 每个热传递附件布置在双极板的外部部分上,并且允许双极板的内部部分和靠近附件的双极板的外部部分之间的导电热传递。 传热附件可用于加热或冷却燃料电池堆的内部部分。 通过冷却传热附件提供的改进的热管理还允许将反应气体分配到膜电极组件的新的通道场设计。 描述了流动缓冲液,其改善反应物气体的输送和除去反应产物。 单板双极板还可以包括减少单板厚度的交错通道设计。

    Portable electrical energy generation equipment
    13.
    发明授权
    Portable electrical energy generation equipment 有权
    便携式电能发电设备

    公开(公告)号:US07807312B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-05

    申请号:US11621897

    申请日:2007-01-10

    Abstract: The invention relates to a portable electrical energy generator, its components, and manufacture of the components and generator. The generator includes a bi-polar plate stack, which is well suited for use in a fuel cell. The stack may include at least one spacer that limits compression of a membrane electrode assembly in the fuel cell. The stack may also include a polymer binder that holds the stack together and/or maintains a compression force on the membrane electrode assembly. An open cathode manifold may also provided to ease oxygen movement. High throughput and low cost manufacture of bi-polar plates is also described herein.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种便携式电能发生器,其组件以及组件和发电机的制造。 发电机包括一个非常适合用于燃料电池的双极板堆叠。 堆叠可以包括限制燃料电池中的膜电极组件的压缩的至少一个间隔件。 堆叠还可以包括将叠层保持在一起并且/或在膜电极组件上保持压缩力的聚合物粘合剂。 还可以提供开放的阴极歧管以便于氧气运动。 本文还描述了双极板的高通量和低成本制造。

    Disposable component on a fuel cartridge and for use with a portable fuel cell system
    15.
    发明授权
    Disposable component on a fuel cartridge and for use with a portable fuel cell system 有权
    燃料盒上的一次性部件,用于便携式燃料电池系统

    公开(公告)号:US07648792B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-19

    申请号:US11416785

    申请日:2006-05-02

    CPC classification number: H01M8/04216 H01M8/0687

    Abstract: A portable cartridge that stores a fuel for use with a fuel cell system includes one or more disposable components for use by the fuel cell system. The disposable component may be included on a fuel cartridge, but used by a fuel cell system when the cartridge and a package that includes the system are coupled together. The disposable component may include: an inlet filter that regulates passage of gases and liquids into the fuel system, an outlet filter that cleans fuel cell system exhaust gases, a sensor on the inlet air stream to the fuel cell system; a sensor on the exhaust; a desiccant that sinks moisture from within the fuel cell system package; or a fuel absorbent that soaks fuel between connectors on the fuel cartridge and the fuel cell system.

    Abstract translation: 存储用于燃料电池系统的燃料的便携式墨盒包括用于燃料电池系统的一个或多个一次性部件。 一次性部件可以包括在燃料盒中,但是当盒和包括该系统的包装件联接在一起时,由燃料电池系统使用。 一次性部件可以包括:调节气体和液体进入燃料系统的通道的入口过滤器,清除燃料电池系统废气的出口过滤器,到燃料电池系统的入口空气流中的传感器; 排气传感器; 一种从燃料电池系统包装中吸收水分的干燥剂; 或燃料吸收剂,其在燃料盒和燃料电池系统上的连接器之间浸泡燃料。

    Methods for controlling fluid delivery in a micro fuel cell system
    19.
    发明授权
    Methods for controlling fluid delivery in a micro fuel cell system 有权
    用于控制微燃料电池系统中的流体输送的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07892690B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-22

    申请号:US11690750

    申请日:2007-03-23

    Abstract: Micro fuel cell systems whose performance is enhanced by an accurate fluid delivery system. The fluid delivery system improves reactant fluid provision to meet electrical output, while maintaining correct stoichiometries for chemical processing in a downstream reactor. The fluid delivery system includes a pressure source and a differential flow meter. The differential flow meter uses a flow restrictor and a sensor. The pressure source moves a fluid through the flow restrictor; the sensor detects differential pressure in the flow restrictor and outputs a signal that permits dynamic control of fluid flow, e.g., by controlling a pump.

    Abstract translation: 通过精确的流体输送系统提高性能的微型燃料电池系统。 流体输送系统改善反应物流体供应以满足电力输出,同时保持下游反应器中化学处理的正确化学计量。 流体输送系统包括压力源和差动流量计。 差分流量计使用流量限制器和传感器。 压力源使流体移动通过限流器; 传感器检测限流器中的差压,并输出允许动态控制流体流动的信号,例如通过控制泵。

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