FUEL CELL SYSTEM
    71.
    发明申请
    FUEL CELL SYSTEM 有权
    燃油电池系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150188158A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-02

    申请号:US14642624

    申请日:2015-03-09

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04

    摘要: A method of starting operation of a fuel cell system which includes at least a fuel cell stack the method includes opening an anode inlet valve to allow fuel to enter an anode volume of the fuel cell stack; then operating an air compressor in fluid communication with a cathode air inlet of the fuel cell stack to allow air to enter a cathode volume of the fuel cell stack monitoring the temperature of the cathode inlet and/or outlet operating a water injection system to inject water into the cathode volume once the temperature of fluid passing through the cathode inlet and/or outlet exceeds a preset level, wherein a current drawn from the fuel cell stack is limited to prevent a voltage measured across one or more cells in the fuel cell stack from falling below a first voltage threshold.

    摘要翻译: 一种燃料电池系统的起动方法,其至少包括燃料电池堆,该方法包括打开阳极入口阀以允许燃料进入燃料电池堆的阳极体积; 然后操作空气压缩机与燃料电池堆的阴极空气入口流体连通,以允许空气进入燃料电池堆的阴极体积,监测阴极入口和/或出口的操作注水系统的温度以注入水 一旦通过阴极入口和/或出口的流体的温度超过预设水平,其中从燃料电池堆抽取的电流被限制以防止在燃料电池堆中的一个或多个电池上测量的电压 低于第一电压阈值。

    Methods of manufacturing electrochemical cells
    72.
    发明授权
    Methods of manufacturing electrochemical cells 有权
    制造电化学电池的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09056449B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-16

    申请号:US12242231

    申请日:2008-09-30

    摘要: Methods of manufacturing electrochemical cells having a current collector which, at least in part, underlies a catalyst layer are discussed. A method comprises patterning a current collector to have at least one electrolyte opening, disposing an electrolyte into or through the at least one opening, and disposing a catalyst, at least in part, over the disposed electrolyte. Optionally, the method comprises pattering a substrate and attaching a patterned current collector to each side thereof. Patterning of the current collector can include patterning a continuous sheet, which comprises at least a first and a second separable current collector. In one such example, a continuous carbon-fiber sheet impregnated or laminated with a non-porous material is patterned. In another such example, a continuous plastic material sheet impregnated with one or more electrical conductive particles is patterned. Among other things, the pattern of the current collector can include an extruded slot or adjacently-disposable strips.

    摘要翻译: 讨论制造具有至少部分地在催化剂层下面的集电器的电化学电池的方法。 一种方法包括图案化集流器以具有至少一个电解质开口,将电解质置于或穿过该至少一个开口,并且至少部分地将催化剂设置在所设置的电解质上。 可选地,该方法包括图案化衬底并将图案化的集电器附接到其每一侧。 集流器的图案化可以包括图案化连续片材,其包括至少第一和第二可分离集电体。 在一个这样的例子中,图案化浸渍或层压有无孔材料的连续碳纤维片。 在另一个这样的示例中,对浸渍有一个或多个导电颗粒的连续塑料材料板进行图案化。 除其他之外,集电器的图案可以包括挤出槽或相邻的一次性带。

    Fuel cell stack and compression system therefor
    73.
    发明授权
    Fuel cell stack and compression system therefor 有权
    燃料电池堆及其压缩系统

    公开(公告)号:US09029040B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-12

    申请号:US13448432

    申请日:2012-04-17

    申请人: Russell H. Barton

    发明人: Russell H. Barton

    IPC分类号: H01M8/24 B01J7/00 C01B3/06

    摘要: A fuel cell stack and a compression system for providing compressive force to a fuel cell stack having first and second ends is provided. The compression system includes asymmetric leaf springs operatively connected to first and second ends of the fuel cell stack. Each leaf spring includes a slot having first and second connector positions. The compression system also includes tension members connected to the leaf springs. The tension members compress the leaf springs to provide a compressive load to the fuel cell stack.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于向具有第一和第二端的燃料电池堆提供压缩力的燃料电池堆和压缩系统。 压缩系统包括可操作地连接到燃料电池堆的第一和第二端的非对称板簧。 每个板簧包括具有第一和第二连接器位置的槽。 压缩系统还包括连接到板簧的张力构件。 张力构件压缩板簧以向燃料电池堆提供压缩载荷。

    FUEL CELL STACK ASSEMBLY
    74.
    发明申请
    FUEL CELL STACK ASSEMBLY 审中-公开
    燃料电池堆组件

    公开(公告)号:US20150118591A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-30

    申请号:US14397791

    申请日:2013-04-25

    发明人: Peter David Hood

    IPC分类号: H01M8/24 H01M8/04

    摘要: A fuel cell stack assembly comprises a plurality of fuel cells in a stack, the stack defining two opposing parallel end faces. An end plate assembly is provided at each opposing end face of the stack. The end plate assemblies are coupled together to thereby maintain the fuel cells in the stack under compression. At least one of the end plate assemblies comprises: a master plate defining a master compression face having a first portion and a second portion; a first slave plate defining a first slave compression face; and a second slave plate defining a second slave compression face. The first slave compression face faces the first portion of the master compression face and when assembled, is in compressive relationship therewith, and the second slave compression face faces the second portion of the master compression face and when assembled, is also in compressive relationship therewith.

    摘要翻译: 燃料电池堆组件包括堆叠中的多个燃料电池,所述堆叠限定两个相对的平行端面。 端板组件设置在堆叠的每个相对端面处。 端板组件联接在一起,从而将燃料电池维持在堆叠中的压缩状态。 至少一个端板组件包括:主板,其限定具有第一部分和第二部分的主压缩面; 限定第一从动压缩面的第一从动板; 以及限定第二从动压缩面的第二从动板。 第一副压缩面面对主压缩面的第一部分,并且当组装时与其成压缩关系,并且第二从压缩面面对主压缩面的第二部分,并且当组装时也与其成压缩关系。

    FAN AND PCB MOUNTING IN FUEL CELL STACK ASSEMBLIES
    75.
    发明申请
    FAN AND PCB MOUNTING IN FUEL CELL STACK ASSEMBLIES 有权
    风扇和PCB安装在燃料电池堆组件

    公开(公告)号:US20150086810A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-26

    申请号:US14358835

    申请日:2012-11-13

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04

    摘要: A fuel cell stack assembly (30) comprises a fuel cell stack (31); an air flow plenum chamber (33) disposed on a face (4) of the stack (31) for delivering air to or receiving air from flow channels in the fuel cell stack (31), at least a part of the plenum chamber wall being defined by a printed circuit board, the printed circuit board having at least one aperture (37) therein; and a fan (36) mounted to the board adjacent the aperture (37) and configured to force air through the aperture into or out of the plenum chamber. The assembly provides integration of circuit boards essential or supportive to operation of the fuel cell assembly with the air flow plenum for forced ventilation of the fuel cells in the stack.

    摘要翻译: 燃料电池堆组件(30)包括燃料电池堆(31); 设置在所述堆叠(31)的面(4)上的用于将空气从所述燃料电池堆(31)中的流动通道输送或接收空气的气流增压室(33),所述增压室壁的至少一部分是 由印刷电路板限定,所述印刷电路板在其中具有至少一个孔(37); 以及风扇(36),其邻近所述孔(37)安装到所述板,并且构造成迫使空气穿过所述孔进入或离开所述增压室。 组件提供了对燃料电池组件的操作至关重要或支持的电路板与用于燃料电池堆叠中的强制通风的气流增压室的集成。

    MAINS POWER ADAPTOR COMPRISING A FUEL CELL
    77.
    发明申请
    MAINS POWER ADAPTOR COMPRISING A FUEL CELL 有权
    包含燃料电池的主电源适配器

    公开(公告)号:US20140057196A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-27

    申请号:US13983480

    申请日:2012-02-06

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04 H02J1/00

    摘要: A mains power adaptor (1) incorporating a fuel cell (5) for providing alternative power to a low voltage portable device when no mains power is available. The adaptor (1) includes electrical pins (4) configured to connect with a mains power supply socket; a power converter circuit (7) having an input coupled to the electrical pins (4) for converting mains power to a lower voltage supply (8); an electrical output (2) of the lower voltage supply (8); and a fuel cell (5) switchably coupled to said electrical output. The adaptor (1) has a fluid connection port (12) for coupling a fluid fuel outlet of a fuel cartridge (not shown) to a fuel inlet of the fuel cell (5) and the fluid connection port (12) is disposed in a face (3) of the adaptor (1) from which the electrical pins (4) extend. A valve of the fuel cartridge is operable by engagement with the electrical pins (4) of the adaptor (1).

    摘要翻译: 一个主电源适配器(1),其包含一个燃料电池(5),用于在无电源可用时向低电压便携式设备提供替代电力。 适配器(1)包括电引脚(4​​),其被配置为与主电源插座连接; 电源转换器电路(7),其具有耦合到所述电引脚(4​​)的输入端,用于将主电源转换为较低电压源(8); 所述较低电压源(8)的电输出(2); 以及可切换地联接到所述电输出的燃料电池(5)。 适配器(1)具有用于将燃料盒(未示出)的流体燃料出口连接到燃料电池(5)的燃料入口的流体连接端口(12),并且流体连接端口(12)设置在 电引脚(4​​)延伸的适配器(1)的面(3)。 通过与适配器(1)的电引脚(4​​)接合来操作燃料盒的阀。

    Rehydration of fuel cells
    79.
    发明授权
    Rehydration of fuel cells 有权
    燃料电池的再水化

    公开(公告)号:US08263277B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-11

    申请号:US12224695

    申请日:2007-03-05

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04

    摘要: One or more operating parameters, such as electrical current flow from and air flow to, a fuel cell stack within a fuel cell assembly is periodically modulated during rehydration intervals to intermittently increase hydration levels of the fuel cell stack independently of the electrical current demand on the fuel cell assembly from an external load, while maintaining electrical current delivery to that external load.

    摘要翻译: 在再水化间隔期间,周期性地调节一个或多个操作参数,例如来自燃料电池组件的燃料电池堆和从空气流到燃料电池组的操作参数,以间歇地增加燃料电池堆的水化水平,而不依赖于电流需求 燃料电池组件从外部负载,同时保持电流输送到该外部负载。

    Multi-layer fuel cell diffuser
    80.
    发明授权
    Multi-layer fuel cell diffuser 有权
    多层燃料电池扩散器

    公开(公告)号:US08043767B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-25

    申请号:US11814492

    申请日:2006-01-11

    申请人: Paul Alan Benson

    发明人: Paul Alan Benson

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04 H01M8/10 H01M4/86

    摘要: An electrochemical fuel cell includes a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) having a cathode face and an anode face. The MEA is between a cathode fluid flow field plate and an anode fluid flow field plate. A diffusion structure is between the MEA and a corresponding fluid flow field plate, which is either the cathode fluid flow field plate or the anode fluid flow field plate. The diffusion structure has a first face in contact with, or adjacent to, the MEA and a second face in contact with, or adjacent to, the corresponding fluid flow field plate. The diffusion structure includes a first layer having a first level of hydrophobicity and a second layer that is hydrophilic. The second layer is adjacent to the corresponding fluid flow field plate, and includes a hydrophilic binder material.

    摘要翻译: 电化学燃料电池包括具有阴极面和阳极面的膜 - 电极组件(MEA)。 MEA在阴极流体流场板和阳极流体流场板之间。 MEA和相应的流体流场板之间的扩散结构是阴极流体流场板或阳极流体流场板。 扩散结构具有与MEA接触或相邻的第一面,以及与相应的流体流场板接触或相邻的第二面。 扩散结构包括具有第一水平的疏水性的第一层和亲水的第二层。 第二层与相应的流体流场板相邻,并且包括亲水性粘合剂材料。