公开(公告)号：US20140248546A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14279623

申请日：2014-05-16

Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： Russell H. BARTON ,  Olen VANDERLEEDEN ,  Guanghong ZHENG

IPC: H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/04 ,  C01B3/02

CPC classification number: C01B3/02 ,  B01J7/02 ,  B01J8/10 ,  B01J2208/00415 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C01B3/065 ,  F17C11/005 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M8/0438 ,  H01M8/04537 ,  H01M8/04746 ,  H01M8/04858 ,  H01M8/04955 ,  H01M8/0606 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H01M16/003 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02E60/362 ,  Y02E60/364

Abstract: A hydrogen generator includes a housing, a pellet strip with a plurality of pellets disposed on a flexible carrier, the pellets including a hydrogen containing material that will release hydrogen gas when heated. A feed system feeds the pellet strip to sequentially position one or more pellets in proximity to a heater that heats the pellets to release hydrogen gas. The pellet strip can be folded or wound on a reel, stored in a compartment in the hydrogen generator or in a user-replaceable container. The hydrogen generator can be part of a fuel cell system that includes the hydrogen generator and a fuel cell battery.

Abstract translation: 氢发生器包括壳体，具有设置在柔性载体上的多个丸粒的颗粒带，所述颗粒包括在加热时释放氢气的含氢材料。 进料系统进料颗粒条，以将一个或多个颗粒顺序放置在加热器附近的加热器上，以释放氢气。 颗粒带可以折叠或卷绕在卷轴上，储存在氢气发生器的隔室中或用户可更换的容器中。 氢发生器可以是包括氢发生器和燃料电池电池的燃料电池系统的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20200280084A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-03

申请号：US16809178

申请日：2020-03-04

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.

Inventor： Jason L. Stimits ,  Russell Barton ,  Douglas A. Knight ,  Iain M. Fraser ,  Hao Huang ,  Sandra H. Withers-Kirby ,  Philbert C. Spencer ,  Piotr Marcin Kleszyk ,  Hossein Ostadi

IPC: H01M8/0612 ,  B01J19/28 ,  C01B3/06 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  C01B3/08

Abstract: Methods and devices and aspects thereof for generating power using PEM fuel cell power systems comprising a rotary bed (or rotatable) reactor for hydrogen generation are disclosed. Hydrogen is generated by the hydrolysis of fuels such as lithium aluminum hydride and mixtures thereof. Water required for hydrolysis may be captured from the fuel cell exhaust. Water is preferably fed to the reactor in the form of a mist generated by an atomizer. An exemplary 750 We-h, 400 We PEM fuel cell power system may be characterized by a specific energy of about 550 We-h/kg and a specific power of about 290 We/kg. Turbidity fixtures within the reactor increase turbidity of fuel pellets within the reactor and improve the energy density of the system.

公开(公告)号：US10125017B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-13

申请号：US15217344

申请日：2016-07-22

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.

Inventor： Guanghong Zheng

IPC: C01B3/06 ,  C01B3/56 ,  B01J7/02

Abstract: A hydrogen generator and a method of producing hydrogen gas using stabilized aluminum hydroxide and water are disclosed. The hydrogen generator contains stabilized aluminum hydride, water, a base, and a reaction chamber within which at least a portion of the stabilized aluminum hydride reacts with at least a portion of the water to produce hydrogen gas. The water that reacts with the stabilized aluminum hydride is contained in a basic aqueous solution including at least a portion of the base. The base can be included with the water in the basic aqueous solution, stored in a reservoir separate from the stabilized aluminum hydroxide, or the base can be a solid contained in a mixture with the stabilized aluminum hydroxide and mix with water when added to the mixture to form the basic aqueous solution.

公开(公告)号：US10093538B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-09

申请号：US14716021

申请日：2015-05-19

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.

Inventor： Paul D. Griffith, Jr. ,  Craig R. Huddleston ,  Chad E. Law ,  Mark D. Vandayburg

IPC: H01M8/06 ,  C01B3/00 ,  B01J19/24 ,  H01M8/04082 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C01B3/06 ,  H01M8/04007

Abstract: A heater assembly for use in a hydrogen generator can be retracted to facilitate insertion and removal of a replaceable fuel unit without damaging the heater assembly or the fuel unit and extended to provide good thermal contact with the fuel unit during use of the hydrogen generator. The heater assembly includes a support member, a heater, and an actuator for extending and retracting the heater assembly. When the heater is energized it heats the actuator, thereby extending the heater assembly to contact the adjacent fuel unit, and when the heater is deenergized the actuator cools to retract the heater assembly and provide a gap between the heater assembly and the adjacent fuel unit. The actuator is movably secured to the heater or the support member by a retainer such that an end of the actuator is movable within the retainer as the actuator changes shape during heating and cooling.

公开(公告)号：US09844765B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-19

申请号：US14683054

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.

Inventor： Russell H. Barton

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/06 ,  B01J19/24 ,  C01B3/00 ,  C01B3/02 ,  H01M8/04082 ,  H01M8/0612

CPC classification number: B01J19/2445 ,  B01J2219/00051 ,  B01J2219/0015 ,  B01J2219/24 ,  C01B3/0005 ,  C01B3/0084 ,  C01B3/02 ,  C01B2203/085 ,  H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/0631 ,  Y02E60/324

Abstract: A hydrogen generator, a fuel pellet assembly for use in the hydrogen generator and a fuel cell system are disclosed. The hydrogen generator includes a housing having a lid pivotally connected to a base and a strip having a plurality of heaters on one side and a second plurality of heaters on the opposite side. A first cartridge is disposed on one side of the strip and a second cartridge is disposed on the opposite side. Each of the first and second cartridges has a plurality of fuel pellets, each including a hydrogen-containing material that will release hydrogen gas when heated. The heaters are selectively activated to heat one or more fuel pellets to initiate the release of hydrogen gas.

公开(公告)号：US09822004B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US14816027

申请日：2015-08-02

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.

Inventor： Russell H. Barton

IPC: C01B3/02 ,  B01J19/24 ,  F16J13/24 ,  B01J3/03 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C01B3/00 ,  C01B3/06 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H01M8/04082

CPC classification number: C01B3/02 ,  B01J3/03 ,  B01J19/24 ,  C01B3/0005 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C01B3/065 ,  H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/065 ,  Y02E60/324 ,  Y02E60/362 ,  Y02E60/364

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrogen generator with a door that can be opened to replace a fuel unit and closed to seal the door. A lock responds directly to pressure within the chamber to prevent opening when the pressure exceeds a threshold value. The lock includes a locking member with a lug that engages a retainer to seal the door when the door is locked and is disengaged from the retainer when the door is unlocked. An opening mechanism moves the locking member to lock and unlock the door. A movable key is engaged with the opening mechanism and the locking member when the pressure in the chamber is at or below the threshold value and disengaged from one of the opening mechanism and the locking member by an actuator (e.g., a flexible diaphragm) so the door cannot be unlocked and opened when the pressure is above the threshold value.

公开(公告)号：US09517932B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14857463

申请日：2015-09-17

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.

Inventor： Guanghong Zheng ,  Russell H. Toye

IPC: C01B3/08 ,  B01J7/02 ,  B01J4/00 ,  C01B3/02

CPC classification number: C01B3/02 ,  B01J4/004 ,  B01J7/02 ,  C01B3/06 ,  Y02E60/36

Abstract: A hydrogen generator and method for generating hydrogen gas for a fuel cell stack. The hydrogen generator includes container, and a first reactant storage area configured to contain a liquid first reactant. The hydrogen generator also includes a reaction area and a solid second reactant within the reaction area, and a hydrogen outlet. The hydrogen generator further includes a flexible liquid delivery member extending into the reaction area and configured to deliver liquid reactant from the first reactant storage area to the reaction area. The flexible liquid delivery member includes a flexible portion that flexes to allow the delivery member to move with the solid second reactant as the second reactant is consumed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产生燃料电池堆的氢气的氢发生器和方法。 氢生成器包括容器和构造成容纳液体第一反应物的第一反应物储存区域。 氢气发生器还包括反应区域内的反应区域和固体第二反应物，以及氢气出口。 氢发生器还包括延伸到反应区域中并被配置为将液体反应物从第一反应物储存区域输送到反应区域的柔性液体输送构件。 柔性液体输送构件包括柔性部分，该柔性部分在第二反应物被消耗时弯曲以允许递送部件与固体第二反应物一起移动。

公开(公告)号：US20160285118A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US14687781

申请日：2015-04-15

Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY INC.

Inventor： Thomas J. Kmetich ,  Gerald A. Zsigo ,  Alvin R. Mick ,  Harri Kytomaa

IPC: H01M8/065 ,  C01B3/04 ,  B01J19/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/065 ,  B01J7/00 ,  B01J8/009 ,  B01J8/0285 ,  B01J19/24 ,  B01J2208/00539 ,  B01J2208/00884 ,  B01J2219/00135 ,  B01J2219/00155 ,  B01J2219/24 ,  C01B3/0005 ,  C01B3/04 ,  H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/0612 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  Y02B90/18 ,  Y02E60/324 ,  Y02E60/364

Abstract: A hydrogen generator and a fuel cell system including the hydrogen generator are disclosed. The hydrogen generator includes a fuel composition including a hydrogen containing material that releases hydrogen gas to produce hydrogen when heated. A biasing member working in cooperation with a heating element and retainer, all of which are disposed within a unitary container, facilitate and control the release of hydrogen gas. The fuel composition can be segregated into individual quantities.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种氢发生器和包括氢生成器的燃料电池系统。 氢发生器包括燃料组合物，其包括在加热时释放氢气以产生氢气的含氢材料。 与加热元件和保持器协同工作的偏压元件，所有这些元件和保持器都设置在整体容器内，有利于并控制氢气的释放。 燃料组合物可以分离成单独的量。

公开(公告)号：US09391334B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14462408

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.

Inventor： Russell H. Barton

IPC: H01M8/06 ,  C01B3/06 ,  H01M8/04 ,  C01B3/02 ,  H01M8/22

CPC classification number: H01M8/0606 ,  C01B3/02 ,  C01B3/065 ,  H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H01M8/22 ,  Y02E60/362 ,  Y02E60/364 ,  Y02E60/50

Abstract: A hydrogen generator includes a cartridge including a plurality of thermal conductors each having an outer wall assembled together to form a housing. A plurality of fuel pellets provided on the plurality of thermal conductors. Each fuel pellet has a hydrogen-containing reactant that will react to release hydrogen gas when heated. The hydrogen generator also includes a compartment configured to removably contain the cartridge. The hydrogen generator further includes a plurality of heating elements disposed in the compartment such that each heating element is in thermal communication with one of the thermal conductors when the cartridge is disposed within the compartment to generate heat to selectively heat one or more fuel pellets to initiate a reaction to produce hydrogen gas.

Abstract translation: 一种氢发生器包括一个盒，该盒包括多个热导体，每个热导体具有组装在一起以形成壳体的外壁。 设置在多个热导体上的多个燃料粒子。 每个燃料颗粒具有含氢反应物，当加热时其将反应释放氢气。 氢生成器还包括被配置为可移除地容纳盒的隔室。 氢气发生器还包括设置在隔室中的多个加热元件，使得当墨盒设置在隔室内时，每个加热元件与其中一个热导体热连通，以产生热量，以选择性地加热一个或多个燃料颗粒以启动 产生氢气的反应。

公开(公告)号：US09266728B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US14521175

申请日：2014-10-22

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.

Inventor： Peter David Hood ,  Henri Winand

IPC: H01H37/76 ,  C01B3/06 ,  H01H61/02 ,  B01J7/00 ,  H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/04 ,  C01B3/04 ,  H01H61/04 ,  H05B1/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/04208 ,  B01J7/00 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C01B3/065 ,  C01B2203/0272 ,  C01B2203/066 ,  C01B2203/085 ,  C01B2203/1205 ,  H01H37/34 ,  H01H37/761 ,  H01H37/767 ,  H01H61/02 ,  H01H61/04 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H05B1/0205 ,  Y02E60/362 ,  Y02E60/364 ,  Y02E60/50

Abstract: In aspects of the disclosure, a fuel cartridge wherein the fuel is in a powdered form is admixed with inert materials such as alumina or other ceramics to improve thermal conductivity. Said cartridge having fuel zones, heating zones, and controllers to selectively heat fuel zones and thereby generate hydrogen via decomposition of fuel is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 在本公开的方面，燃料为粉末形式的燃料盒与惰性材料如氧化铝或其它陶瓷混合以提高导热性。 所述筒具有燃料区，加热区和控制器以选择性地加热燃料区，从而通过燃料分解产生氢。