公开(公告)号：US20240178410A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18219850

申请日：2023-07-10

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jeong Suong Yang ,  Byung Chul Jang ,  Jae Hyuk Jang ,  Su Beom Park ,  Jung Hyun Lee ,  Dong Jin Kim ,  Shi Woo Lee

IPC: H01M8/0245 ,  H01M8/0232 ,  H01M8/0234 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/2432

CPC classification number: H01M8/0245 ,  H01M8/0232 ,  H01M8/0234 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/2432 ,  H01M2008/1293

Abstract: A solid oxide cell stack includes first and second interconnects, a solid oxide cell disposed between the first and second interconnects, and a porous metal foam between the first interconnect and the solid oxide cell, wherein the porous metal foam includes a carbon nanostructure formed on a surface thereof.

公开(公告)号：US20240136544A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-25

申请号：US18546691

申请日：2022-02-18

Applicant: CERES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITED

Inventor： Andrew Ballard ,  Tomasz Domanski ,  Duncan Albert Wojciech Gawel ,  Rajan Thandi

IPC: H01M8/0247

CPC classification number: H01M8/0247 ,  H01M2008/1293

Abstract: An electrochemical cell stack (12) comprising a plurality of stacked cell units (10), each defining an external perimeter, a housing (58) surrounding the stack (12) to define a volume around the external perimeters, and at least one electrically insulating beam (76), the beam (76) extending generally in a stacking direction of the stacked cell units (10), to extend across a multiple of the cell units (10), and located between the external perimeters thereof and the housing (58), wherein an electrical connection member (54) of the cell stack's current delivery system extends inside the electrically insulating beam (76).

公开(公告)号：US20240128479A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-18

申请号：US18312127

申请日：2023-05-04

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company ,  Kia Corporation ,  Yura Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jong Jun Lee ,  Min Seok Kim ,  Seoung Ho Jung

IPC: H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/04537 ,  H01M8/2475

CPC classification number: H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/04559 ,  H01M8/2475

Abstract: An embodiment cell-monitoring connector for a fuel cell in which the cell-monitoring connector is configured to be mounted to unit cells stacked in a first direction is provided. The cell-monitoring connector includes a housing configured to be coupled to a plurality of terminals protruding from side portions of separators included in each of the unit cells toward the cell-monitoring connector in a second direction intersecting the first direction and a connector and terminal position assurance (CTPA) configured to be detachably coupled to the housing, the CTPA including a connector position assurance (CPA) configured to be locked in a groove portion to secure the housing to the plurality of terminals, a terminal position assurance (TPA) configured to be detachably coupled to a front surface of the housing and to allow connection terminals to be press-fitted into the housing, and a connecting portion interconnecting the CPA and the TPA.

公开(公告)号：US20240063418A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US18499748

申请日：2023-11-01

Applicant: Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC

Inventor： Benjamin Steven LUNT ,  Filippo GAMBINI

IPC: H01M8/248 ,  H01M8/0247

CPC classification number: H01M8/248 ,  H01M8/0247

Abstract: An electrochemical-cell stack assembly is provided. The assembly has an electrochemical-cell stack and a compression system that holds the electrochemical-cell stack in a state of compression. The compression system has a first endplate and a second endplate positioned at opposite ends of the electrochemical-cell stack. The compression system has a set of tension members coupled to the first endplate and the second endplate that maintain a fixed distance between the first endplate and the second endplate. The compression system has a compression plate disposed between the second endplate and the electrochemical-cell stack. The compression system has a compression member in contact with the compression plate, wherein the compression member is configured to transfer a force to the compression plate. The compression system has a locking nut fastened to the second plate. The locking nut secures the position of the compression member and compression plate relative to the second endplate.

公开(公告)号：US20240063403A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US17889020

申请日：2022-08-16

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Eyitayo James Owoeye

IPC: H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M8/04111 ,  H01M8/04014

CPC classification number: H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M8/04111 ,  H01M8/04022

Abstract: A fuel cell assembly includes a plurality of fuel cells. The fuel cell includes a bipolar separator plate disposed between each fuel cell of the plurality of fuel cells. The bipolar separator plate includes one or more fuel cell sub-units each comprising a plurality of unit-cells. Each unit-cell in the plurality of unit-cells has an outer surface and defines an internal volume that extends in multiple directions between a plurality of openings defined on the outer surface. Each unit-cell in the plurality of unit-cells is disposed adjacent to a neighboring unit-cell in the plurality of unit-cells such that the plurality of unit-cells collectively define one or more channels.

公开(公告)号：US11888185B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17051826

申请日：2019-04-25

Applicant: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

Inventor： Chihiro Hiraiwa ,  Takahiro Higashino ,  Masatoshi Majima ,  Hiromasa Tawarayama ,  Mitsuyasu Ogawa

IPC: H01M8/0232 ,  H01M8/0245 ,  H01M8/0637 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/0247

CPC classification number: H01M8/0232 ,  H01M8/0245 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0637 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M2008/1293

Abstract: A fuel cell includes a cell structure, an oxidizing agent flow path, a fuel flow path, and an anode-side current collector. The cell structure includes a cathode, an anode, and a solid electrolyte layer disposed between the cathode and the anode. The oxidizing agent flow path is formed adjacent to the cathode and away from the solid electrolyte layer. The oxidizing agent flow path is a flow path for supplying a gas that contains an oxidizing agent to the cathode. The fuel flow path is formed adjacent to the anode and away from the solid electrolyte layer. The fuel flow path is a flow path for supplying a fuel gas that contains water vapor and a hydrocarbon to the anode. The anode-side current collector is disposed adjacent to the anode and away from the solid electrolyte layer. The anode-side current collector is in contact with the anode.

公开(公告)号：US11888103B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17439837

申请日：2020-03-24

Applicant: NOK CORPORATION

Inventor： Taisuke Matsuda ,  Shigeru Watanabe

IPC: H01M8/0228 ,  H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0276

CPC classification number: H01M8/0228 ,  H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0276

Abstract: A separator-integrated gasket is provided for making an electrolyte membrane unlikely to be deformed when a stack is assembled. The separator-integrated gasket for a fuel battery includes a lip-shaped gasket, first and second separator components, and a flat-shaped gasket. The first and second separator components are made of press-workable metal plates, and include first and second three-dimensional shape portions, respectively. The first separator component includes a surface that is on a side opposite to a protruding direction of the first three-dimensional shape portion and on which a gasket attachment groove holding the lip-shaped gasket is formed. The second separator component includes a surface that is on a side opposite to a protruding direction of the second three-dimensional shape portion and on which a three-dimensional shape fitting groove accommodating the first three-dimensional shape portion is formed. The flat-shaped gasket is held on an outer surface side at the second three-dimensional shape portion. The first and second three-dimensional shape portions protrude in the same direction while mutually adjusted in positions on a flat surface. The first and second separator components are joined to each other while superposed over each other in a thickness direction.

公开(公告)号：US11831058B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-28

申请号：US16042327

申请日：2018-07-23

Applicant: Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC

Inventor： Benjamin Steven Lunt ,  Filippo Gambini

IPC: H01M8/248 ,  H01M8/0247

CPC classification number: H01M8/248 ,  H01M8/0247

Abstract: An electrochemical-cell stack assembly is provided. The assembly has an electrochemical-cell stack and a compression system that holds the electrochemical-cell stack in a state of compression. The compression system has a first endplate and a second endplate positioned at opposite ends of the electrochemical-cell stack. The compression system has a set of tension members coupled to the first endplate and the second endplate that maintain a fixed distance between the first endplate and the second endplate. The compression system has a compression plate disposed between the second endplate and the electrochemical-cell stack. The compression system has a compression member in contact with the compression plate, wherein the compression member is configured to transfer a force to the compression plate. The compression system has a locking nut fastened to the second plate. The locking nut secures the position of the compression member and compression plate relative to the second endplate.

公开(公告)号：US11827992B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-28

申请号：US18153878

申请日：2023-01-12

Applicant: IMEC VZW ,  Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, KU LEUVEN R&D

Inventor： Stanislaw Piotr Zankowski ,  Philippe M. Vereecken

IPC: C25D11/04 ,  C25D11/02 ,  C25D11/12 ,  C25D11/18 ,  C25D11/34 ,  C25D11/10 ,  C25D11/24 ,  C23F1/20 ,  C25D1/00 ,  C25D9/02 ,  C25D9/06 ,  H01M4/66 ,  H01M8/0232 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  C23F1/28 ,  C25D3/12 ,  H01M4/04 ,  H01M4/80 ,  C25D1/08 ,  H01B1/02 ,  H01B5/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00

CPC classification number: C25D11/045 ,  C23F1/20 ,  C23F1/28 ,  C25D1/006 ,  C25D1/08 ,  C25D3/12 ,  C25D9/02 ,  C25D9/06 ,  C25D11/022 ,  C25D11/024 ,  C25D11/10 ,  C25D11/12 ,  C25D11/18 ,  C25D11/24 ,  C25D11/34 ,  H01B1/02 ,  H01B5/002 ,  H01M4/0404 ,  H01M4/045 ,  H01M4/0407 ,  H01M4/0442 ,  H01M4/0452 ,  H01M4/0471 ,  H01M4/661 ,  H01M4/80 ,  H01M8/0232 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00

Abstract: At least one embodiment relates to a method for transforming at least part of a valve metal layer into a template that includes a plurality of spaced channels aligned longitudinally along a first direction. The method includes a first anodization step that includes anodizing the valve metal layer in a thickness direction to form a porous layer that includes a plurality of channels. Each channel has channel walls and a channel bottom. The channel bottom is coated with a first insulating metal oxide barrier layer as a result of the first anodization step. The method also includes a protective treatment. Further, the method includes a second anodization step after the protective treatment. The second anodization step substantially removes the first insulating metal oxide barrier layer, induces anodization, and creates a second insulating metal oxide barrier layer. In addition, the method includes an etching step.

公开(公告)号：US20230369613A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-16

申请号：US18183536

申请日：2023-03-14

Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Kazunori SHIBATA ,  Hitoshi HAMADA ,  Takashi KAJIWARA

IPC: H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0276 ,  H01M8/2465

CPC classification number: H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0276 ,  H01M8/2465

Abstract: A fuel cell stack includes a cell stack in which a plurality of unit cells each including a pair of separators is stacked together. The fuel cell stack includes a seal sheet configured to seal between adjacent unit cells. The pair of separators each include a seal line rib on a seal sheet side of the separator, the seal line rib serving as a seal line with the seal sheet. Among two facing separators that are a first facing separator and a second facing separator facing each other while sandwiching the seal sheet between the adjacent unit cells, the first facing separator includes a protruding portion on at least one part of the seal line rib, and the second facing separator includes a recessed portion in the seal line rib that is configured to fit the protruding portion.