公开(公告)号：US08293429B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US13236202

申请日：2011-09-19

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/04067 ,  H01M8/002 ,  H01M8/004 ,  H01M8/0202 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1231 ,  H01M8/124 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/1253 ,  H01M8/2404 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2432 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2457 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/521 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making fuel cell devices. A stack structure is formed having plural ceramic layers, anode layers, cathode layers, and sacrificial layers, where the sacrificial layers are sized to provide internal gas passages. Removable structures are placed in contact with the sacrificial layers and extend to an edge. After laminating the stacked structure, the removable structures are pulled out to form bake-out paths that facilitate removal of the sacrificial material during a heating step, which paths are later sealed.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及制造燃料电池装置的方法。 形成具有多个陶瓷层，阳极层，阴极层和牺牲层的堆叠结构，其中牺牲层的尺寸设置成提供内部气体通道。 可移除结构被放置成与牺牲层接触并延伸到边缘。 层压堆叠结构之后，拉出可移动结构以形成在加热步骤期间便于去除牺牲材料的烘烤路径，该路径稍后被密封。

公开(公告)号：US08278013B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US12117622

申请日：2008-05-08

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/04067 ,  H01M8/002 ,  H01M8/004 ,  H01M8/0202 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1231 ,  H01M8/124 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/1253 ,  H01M8/2404 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2432 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2457 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/521 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: The present invention relates to fuel cell devices and fuel cell systems, methods of using fuel cell devices and systems, and methods of making fuel cell devices. According to certain embodiments, the fuel cell devices may include an elongate substrate, such as a rectangular or tubular substrate, the length of which is the greatest dimension such that the coefficient of thermal expansion has only one dominant axis that is coextensive with the length. In addition, or in accordance with other certain embodiments, a reaction zone is positioned along a first portion of the length for heating to an operating reaction temperature, and at least one cold zone is positioned along a second portion of the length for operating at a temperature below the operating reaction temperature. There are one or more fuel passages in the elongate substrate, each having an associate anode, and one or more oxidizer passages in the elongate substrate, each having an associate cathode. In some embodiments, the passages are formed by sacrificial organic materials that are melted or baked out of the structure and/or by removable structures that are pulled out after lamination. Bake-out paths may also be used to facilitate removal of the sacrificial organic materials, which paths are later sealed. Embodiments of the invention further include methods and devices in which a current collector is recessed into the electrode.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及燃料电池装置和燃料电池系统，使用燃料电池装置和系统的方法以及制造燃料电池装置的方法。 根据某些实施例，燃料电池装置可以包括细长衬底，例如矩形或管状衬底，其长度是最大尺寸，使得热膨胀系数仅具有与长度共同延伸的一个主轴。 另外，或者根据其他某些实施方案，沿着长度的第一部分定位反应区域以加热到操作反应温度，并且至少一个冷区域沿着长度的第二部分定位，以在 温度低于操作反应温度。 在细长衬底中有一个或多个燃料通道，每个具有一个相关阳极，以及一个或多个细长衬底中的氧化剂通道，每个具有一个阴极。 在一些实施例中，通道由被结构熔化或烘烤的牺牲有机材料形成，和/或由层压后拉出的可移除结构形成。 还可以使用烘烤路径来促进牺牲有机材料的去除，这些路径随后被密封。 本发明的实施例还包括其中集电器凹入电极的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20120196200A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13443531

申请日：2012-04-10

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/04074 ,  H01M4/8663 ,  H01M8/006 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/1286 ,  H01M8/2404 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M8/2485 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  H01M2300/0074 ,  Y02B90/18 ,  Y02E60/521 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: A fuel cell device including an elongate ceramic substrate having an exterior surface defining an interior ceramic support structure having non-active end regions and an active zone therebetween that includes electrodes in opposing relation with an electrolyte therebetween for undergoing a fuel cell reaction when supplied with heat, fuel and oxidizer. The electrolyte is a ceramic co-fired with the interior ceramic support structure. The end regions lack opposing electrodes and extend away from the active zone to dissipate heat. Gas inlets are positioned in the end regions with respective outlets in either the active zone or opposite end region, and elongate passages are coupled therebetween at least partially extending in opposing relation through the active zone. The electrodes are positioned adjacent the gas passages in the active zone and are electrically connected to exterior contact surfaces on the exterior surface of the end regions for external connection to voltage nodes.

Abstract translation: 一种燃料电池装置，其包括具有外表面的细长陶瓷基板，所述外表面限定具有非活性末端区域的内部陶瓷支撑结构，以及其间的活性区域，其包括与其间的电解液相对的电极，用于在供应热量时进行燃料电池反应 ，燃料和氧化剂。 电解质是与内部陶瓷支撑结构共烧的陶瓷。 端部区域没有相对的电极并且远离有源区域延伸以散热。 气体入口位于具有在有源区域或相对端区域中的相应出口的端部区域中，并且细长通道在它们之间联接，至少部分地通过活动区域以相对关系延伸。 电极位于活动区域中的气体通道附近，并且电连接到端部区域的外表面上的外部接触表面，用于外部连接到电压节点。

公开(公告)号：US20120003556A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

申请号：US13236183

申请日：2011-09-19

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/24 ,  C03B29/00 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/04067 ,  H01M8/002 ,  H01M8/004 ,  H01M8/0202 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1231 ,  H01M8/124 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/1253 ,  H01M8/2404 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2432 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2457 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/521 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: The invention relates to fuel cell devices and systems, and methods of using and making fuel cell devices and systems. The fuel cell devices include an elongate ceramic substrate, such as a rectangular or tubular substrate, the length of which is the greatest dimension such that thermal expansion is exhibited along a dominant axis that is coextensive with the length. A reaction zone is positioned along a first portion of the length for heating to an operating reaction temperature, and at least one cold zone is positioned along a second portion of the length for operating at a temperature below the operating reaction temperature. There are one or more fuel passages and one or more oxidizer passages extending within an interior solid support structure of the elongate substrate, each having an associated anode and cathode, respectively, which are separated by an electrolyte. The passages include a neck-down point.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及燃料电池装置和系统，以及使用和制造燃料电池装置和系统的方法。 燃料电池器件包括细长的陶瓷衬底，例如矩形或管状衬底，其长度是最大尺寸，使得沿着与长度共同延伸的主轴呈现热膨胀。 反应区沿着长度的第一部分定位以加热到操作反应温度，并且沿着长度的第二部分定位至少一个冷区，以在低于操作反应温度的温度下操作。 在细长衬底的内部固体支撑结构内延伸有一个或多个燃料通道和一个或多个氧化剂通道，每个氧化剂通道分别具有由电解质分离的相关阳极和阴极。 通道包括一个颈缩点。

公开(公告)号：US08029937B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-04

申请号：US11747073

申请日：2007-05-10

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/1004 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/1286 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2485 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/521 ,  Y02E60/525

Abstract: The invention provides solid oxide fuel cell devices and a fuel cell system incorporating a plurality of the fuel devices, each device including an elongate substrate having a reaction zone for heating to an operating reaction temperature, and at least one cold zone that remains at a low temperature below the operating reaction temperature when the reaction zone is heated. An electrolyte is disposed between anodes and cathodes in the reaction zone, and the anode and cathode each have an electrical pathway extending to an exterior surface in a cold zone for electrical connection at low temperature. In one embodiment, the device is a multi-layer anode-cathode structure, and in another embodiment, the device is an electrode-supported device. The system further includes the devices positioned with their reaction zones in a hot zone chamber and their cold zones extending outside the hot zone chamber. A heat source is coupled to the hot zone chamber to heat the reaction zones to the operating reaction temperature, and fuel and air supplies are coupled to the substrates in the cold zones.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供固体氧化物燃料电池装置和包含多个燃料装置的燃料电池系统，每个装置包括具有用于加热至操作反应温度的反应区的细长衬底和保持在低温下的至少一个冷区 当反应区被加热时，温度低于操作反应温度。 电解质设置在反应区域中的阳极和阴极之间，阳极和阴极各自具有延伸到冷区域中的外表面的电气路径，用于在低温下电连接。 在一个实施例中，该装置是多层阳极 - 阴极结构，在另一个实施例中，该装置是电极支撑装置。 系统还包括将其反应区定位在热区室中的装置，并且其冷区延伸到热区室外。 热源联接到热区室以将反应区加热到操作反应温度，并且燃料和空气供应物连接到冷区中的基底。

公开(公告)号：US07842429B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-30

申请号：US11557901

申请日：2006-11-08

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/2432 ,  H01M4/8817 ,  H01M4/8828 ,  H01M4/8842 ,  H01M8/006 ,  H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0215 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0252 ,  H01M8/0256 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0263 ,  H01M8/0265 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04074 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1226 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/1286 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M8/2485 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: The invention provides a fuel cell device including an elongate substrate the length of which is the greatest dimension such that the elongate substrate exhibits thermal expansion along a dominant axis coextensive with the length. A reaction zone is provided along a first portion of the length for heating to an operating reaction temperature, and at least one cold zone is provided along a second portion of the length that remains at a low temperature below the operating reaction temperature when the reaction zone is heated. A plurality of fuel passages and oxidizer passages extend within an interior solid ceramic support structure of the elongate substrate from the cold zone to the reaction zone, each fuel and oxidizer passage having an associated anode or cathode, respectively, in the reaction zone in opposing relation with an electrolyte disposed therebetween that is monolithic with the ceramic support structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种燃料电池装置，其包括细长基板，其长度是最大尺寸，使得细长基板沿着与长度共同延伸的主轴呈现热膨胀。 沿着长度的第一部分提供反应区，以加热到操作反应温度，并且沿着长度的第二部分提供至少一个冷区，该第二部分在低于操作反应温度的低温下保持，当反应区 被加热。 多个燃料通道和氧化剂通道在细长衬底的内部固体陶瓷支撑结构中从冷区延伸到反应区，每个燃料和氧化剂通道分别具有相对的反应区中的相关联的阳极或阴极 其间设置有与陶瓷支撑结构成一体的电解质。

公开(公告)号：US20100053842A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12616533

申请日：2009-11-11

Applicant: Daniel Devoe ,  Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Daniel Devoe ,  Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01G4/228

CPC classification number: H01G4/232 ,  H01G4/30 ,  H01G4/38 ,  H05K1/0231 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K3/3421 ,  H05K2201/10515 ,  H05K2201/10537 ,  H05K2201/10636 ,  H05K2201/10946 ,  Y02P70/611

Abstract: A capacitor device mountable on a plane of a substrate includes an electrically conductive bottom plate adapted to be mounted substantially parallel to, and in electrical contact at the plane of the substrate and a first multilayer capacitor having substantially parallel first and second electrode plates oriented substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate with the first electrode plates being electrically connected to the bottom plate. An electrically conductive top lead frame overlaps with, and is electrically isolated from, the bottom plate. The top lead frame electrically connected to the second electrode plates and adapted to be electrically connected at the plane of the substrate. The bottom lead frame may have a corrugated shape, where the corrugated shape provides compliance between the first multilayer capacitor and the substrate. A portion of the top lead frame may contact at least a portion of a side of the first multilayer capacitor.

Abstract translation: 可安装在基板的平面上的电容器装置包括导电底板，其适于基本平行于基板平行并且与基板平面电接触;以及第一多层电容器，其具有基本上平行的第一和第二电极板， 到底板，其中第一电极板电连接到底板。 导电顶部引线框架与底板重叠并与底板电隔离。 顶引线框架电连接到第二电极板并且适于在基板的平面处电连接。 底部引线框架可以具有波纹形状，其中波纹形状提供了第一层叠电容器和基板之间的顺应性。 顶部引线框架的一部分可以接触第一层叠电容器的一侧的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20090226781A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12399732

申请日：2009-03-06

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/06

CPC classification number: H01M8/004 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  H01M4/9025 ,  H01M8/0215 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1226 ,  H01M8/1231 ,  H01M8/1253 ,  H01M8/2404 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  H01M2300/0074 ,  Y02E60/521 ,  Y02E60/525

Abstract: Fuel cell devices and systems are provided. In certain embodiments, the devices include a ceramic support structure having a length, a width, and a thickness. A reaction zone positioned along a portion of the length is configured to be heated to an operating reaction temperature, and has at least one active layer therein comprising an electrolyte separating first and second opposing electrodes, and active first and second gas passages adjacent the respective first and second electrodes. At least one cold zone positioned from the first end along another portion of the length is configured to remain below the operating reaction temperature. An artery flow passage extends from the first end along the length through the cold zone and into the reaction zone and is fluidicly coupled to the active first gas passage, which extends from the artery flow passage toward at least one side. The thickness of the artery flow passage is greater than the thickness of the active first gas passage. In other embodiments, fuel cell devices include an electrolyte having at least a portion thereof comprising a ceramic material sintered from a nano-sized powder. In yet other embodiments, cold zones are provided at each end of the device with the reaction zone therebetween having at least two discrete power sections, each having one or more active layers, the power sections fed by discrete fuel passages to provide a device and system capable of operating at more than one power level.

Abstract translation: 提供燃料电池装置和系统。 在某些实施例中，装置包括具有长度，宽度和厚度的陶瓷支撑结构。 沿着长度的一部分定位的反应区被配置为被加热到操作反应温度，并且其中至少有一个活性层包括分离第一和第二相对电极的电解质，以及与相应的第一和第二相邻的活性第一和第二气体通道 和第二电极。 沿着长度的另一部分从第一端定位的至少一个冷区被配置为保持低于操作反应温度。 动脉流动通道从第一端沿着长度延伸通过冷区并进入反应区，并且流体耦合到从动脉流动通道朝向至少一侧延伸的活动的第一气体通道。 动脉流路的厚度大于活性第一气体通道的厚度。 在其它实施方案中，燃料电池装置包括其电解质的至少一部分包含从纳米尺寸粉末烧结的陶瓷材料。 在其它实施例中，在该装置的每个端部处设置冷区，其间的反应区具有至少两个分立的功率部分，每个分立功率部分具有一个或多个有源层，功率部分由分立的燃料通道供给以提供装置和系统 能够在多个功率水平上运行。

公开(公告)号：US20070105003A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11557901

申请日：2006-11-08

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/2432 ,  H01M4/8817 ,  H01M4/8828 ,  H01M4/8842 ,  H01M8/006 ,  H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0215 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0252 ,  H01M8/0256 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0263 ,  H01M8/0265 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04074 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1226 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/1286 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M8/2485 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: The invention provides a solid oxide fuel cell device and a fuel cell system incorporating a plurality of the fuel devices, each device including an elongate substrate the length of which is the greatest dimension such that the elongate substrate has a coefficient of thermal expansion having only one dominant axis that is coextensive with the length. A reaction zone is provided along a first portion of the length for heating to an operating reaction temperature, and at least one cold zone is provided along a second portion of the length that remains at a low temperature below the operating reaction temperature when the reaction zone is heated. A plurality of fuel passages and oxidizer passages are provided in the elongate substrate extending from the at least one cool zone to the reaction zone, each fuel passage having an associated anode in the reaction zone, and each oxidizer passage having an associated cathode in the reaction zone positioned in opposing relation to a respective one of the associated anodes. An electrolyte is disposed between each of the opposing anodes and cathodes in the reaction zone. The system further includes the devices positioned with their first portions in a hot zone chamber and their cold zones extending outside the hot zone chamber. A heat source is coupled to the hot zone chamber to heat the reaction zones to the operating reaction temperature. A fuel supply is coupled outside the hot zone chamber to the at least one cold zones in fluid communication with the fuel passages for supplying a fuel flow into the fuel passages.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种固体氧化物燃料电池装置和包含多个燃料装置的燃料电池系统，每个装置包括细长基板，其长度是最大的尺寸，使得细长基板的热膨胀系数只有一个 主轴与长度相似。 沿着长度的第一部分提供反应区，以加热到操作反应温度，并且沿着长度的第二部分提供至少一个冷区，该第二部分在低于操作反应温度的低温下保持，当反应区 被加热。 多个燃料通道和氧化剂通道设置在从至少一个冷却区延伸到反应区的细长衬底中，每个燃料通道在反应区中具有相关联的阳极，并且每个氧化剂通道在反应中具有相关联的阴极 区域相对于相关联的阳极相对设置。 在反应区中的每个相对的阳极和阴极之间设置电解质。 系统还包括将其第一部分定位在热区室中并且其冷区延伸到热区室外的装置。 热源连接到热区室以将反应区域加热至操作反应温度。 燃料供应在热区室外耦合到与燃料通道流体连通的至少一个冷区，用于将燃料流供应到燃料通道中。

公开(公告)号：US06924967B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-02

申请号：US10836888

申请日：2004-04-30

Applicant: Alan Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe

IPC: H01G2/06 ,  H01G4/232 ,  H01G4/30

CPC classification number: H01G4/232 ,  H01G2/065 ,  Y10T29/49172

Abstract: An interposer connector for connecting an interdigitated capacitor to a substrate having a first track to be electrically connected to first capacitor terminals and an opposed second track to be electrically connected to second capacitor terminals. The interposer connector supports the interdigitated capacitor and has a first electrical conductor electrically connectable to the first track and the first capacitor terminals and a second electrical conductor electrically connectable to the second track substrate and the second capacitor terminals.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将交错电容器连接到具有电连接到第一电容器端子的第一轨道和与第二电容器端子电连接的相对的第二轨道的衬底的插入器连接器。 插入器连接器支撑交错电容器，并且具有可电连接到第一轨道和第一电容器端子的第一电导体和可电连接到第二轨道衬底和第二电容器端子的第二电导体。