公开(公告)号：WO2005093889A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-06

申请号：PCT/US2005/006078

申请日：2005-02-28

Applicant: MTI MICROFUEL CELLS INC. ,  FANNON, Megan, A. ,  HIRSCH, Robert, S. ,  BECERRA, Juan, J.

Inventor： FANNON, Megan, A. ,  HIRSCH, Robert, S. ,  BECERRA, Juan, J.

IPC: H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0269 ,  H01M8/1009 ,  H01M8/1011 ,  H01M8/2404 ,  H01M8/2455 ,  H01M8/2465 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M8/249 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  Y02B90/18 ,  Y02E60/523 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: A modular DMFC array, and a related method of manufacturing such an array is provided. The modular DMFC array incorporates separately manufactured individual fuel cells that are connected after the manufacturing process. A locking mechanism in­corporates the necessary electric connections. In one embodiment of the invention, the electrical connections also function as the locking mechanism. In such an embodiment, a separate mechanical fastening mechanism is not needed. In other embodiments of the invention, mechanical connections are provided to connect the individual fuel cells in the modular fuel cell array. Yet a further embodiment includes a carrier component on which the individual fuel cells are bonded. The electrical connections are provided ei­ther through the carrier component, or cell-to-cell.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种模块化DMFC阵列，以及制造这种阵列的相关方法。 模块化DMFC阵列包含在制造过程之后连接的单独制造的单个燃料电池。 锁定机构包含必要的电气连接。 在本发明的一个实施例中，电连接也用作锁定机构。 在这种实施例中，不需要单独的机械紧固机构。 在本发明的其它实施例中，提供机械连接以连接模块化燃料电池阵列中的各个燃料电池。 又一个实施例包括载体部件，各个燃料电池在其上结合。 电连接通过载体组件或单元到单元提供。

公开(公告)号：WO2005064724A2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：PCT/JP2004/019738

申请日：2004-12-24

Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

Inventor： HOMMA, Hiroki ,  IZUMI, Masahiko

IPC: H01M8/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/004 ,  H01M8/021 ,  H01M8/0213 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/0606 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/2457 ,  H01M8/247 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M8/248 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M8/249 ,  H01M2008/1293

Abstract: A fuel cell (10) includes electrolyte electrode assemblies (26) and a pair of separators (28) sandwiching the electrolyte electrode assemblies (26). Each of the separators (28) includes a plurality of circular disks (36). First protrusions (48) and second protrusions (52) are provided on both surfaces of the circular disk (36). The first protrusions (48) contact an anode (24) of the electrolyte electrode assembly (26), and the second protrusions (52) contact a cathode (22) of the electrolyte electrode assembly (26). The area of the separators (28) is divided into portions corresponding to the respective electrolyte electrode assemblies (26). Each of the divided portions of the separators (28) forms a fuel gas flow field (46) and an oxygen-containing gas flow field (50) by sandwiching the electrolyte electrode assembly (26).

Abstract translation: 燃料电池（10）包括电解质电极组件（26）和夹着电解质电极组件（26）的一对隔板（28）。 每个分离器（28）包括多个圆盘（36）。 第一突起（48）和第二突起（52）设置在圆盘（36）的两个表面上。 第一突起（48）接触电解质电极组件（26）的阳极（24），第二突起（52）接触电解质电极组件（26）的阴极（22）。 分离器（28）的区域被分成对应于各个电解质电极组件（26）的部分。 分离器（28）的每个分割部分通过夹持电解质电极组件（26）形成燃料气体流场（46）和含氧气体流场（50）。

公开(公告)号：WO2005060077A2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：PCT/US2004/041661

申请日：2004-12-10

Applicant: UTC FUEL CELLS, LLC ,  BREAULT, Richard, D.

Inventor： BREAULT, Richard, D.

IPC: H02M

CPC classification number: H01M8/04074 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04029 ,  H01M8/04225 ,  H01M8/04253 ,  H01M8/04268 ,  H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M16/003 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  Y02T90/32

Abstract: A stack (11) of fuel cells have water flow channels receiving water through a pump (33) from an accumulator (29) having double walls (63, 66) with vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) (65, 68) therebetween, auxiliary DC power source (80) (battery or supercapacitor) is disposed in a container (43) having double walls (81, 86) with VIPs (65, 68) encapsulated therebetween. A keep-warm heater (51) keeps the source warm enough for at least half power capacity, the source driving its own heater as well as a keep-warm heater (50) in the accumulator to keep the accumulator above freezing. A microwave heater (58) disposed in the accumulator distributes energy to melt ice using fuel cell stack power upon startup.

Abstract translation: 燃料电池的堆叠（11）具有水流通道，其通过泵（33）从具有双壁（63,66）的蓄电池（29）接收水，其间具有真空绝热板（VIP）（65,68），辅助DC 电源（80）（电池或超级电容器）设置在具有封闭在其间的VIP（65,68）的双壁（81,86）的容器（43）中。 保温加热器（51）使得源足够保持至少一半的功率容量，源驱动其自己的加热器以及蓄热器中的保温加热器（50）以使蓄能器保持在高于冷冻状态。 设置在蓄能器中的微波加热器（58）在启动时使用燃料电池堆电力分配能量来熔化冰。

公开(公告)号：WO2005043179A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：PCT/CA2004/001910

申请日：2004-11-02

Applicant: HYDROGENICS CORPORATION ,  PIOTROWSKI, Jacek, P. ,  TAYLOR, Paul ,  YEUNG, Cyrus, Owen

Inventor： PIOTROWSKI, Jacek, P. ,  TAYLOR, Paul ,  YEUNG, Cyrus, Owen

IPC: G01R31/36

CPC classification number: H01M8/2475 ,  H01M8/04313 ,  H01M8/04858

Abstract: It is beneficial for a fuel cell test station to include an enclosure into which a fuel cell can be placed during testing operations. Existing fuel cell test stations typically have such an enclosure that is accessed through an arrangement of hinged doors or panels on one side of the enclosure. When a fuel cell is inside the enclosure and the doors are closed, an operator is shielded from the fuel cell under test, which protects the operator in the event of an unexpected and sudden discharge of process gases/fluids, fire or small explosion. The problem with current enclosure designs is that access to the inside of the enclosure is available only through one side of the enclosure via hinged doors or panels. According to some embodiments of the invention there is provided a test station that includes a movable shield that can be positioned to create an enclosure for a test area. The shield is movable between an open position, in which there is contiguous and unobstructed front and side access to the test area, and a closed position, in which the shield substantially cordons off the test area.

Abstract translation: 燃料电池测试站在测试操作期间包括可以放置燃料电池的外壳是有益的。 现有的燃料电池测试站通常具有这样的外壳，该外壳可通过围绕外壳的一侧的铰链门或面板的布置进入。 当燃料电池在机壳内部并且门关闭时，操作员被屏蔽在被测燃料电池上，这样在工艺气体/流体意外突然排放，火灾或小爆炸的情况下保护操作者。 当前外壳设计的问题是，通过铰链门或面板只能通过外壳的一侧访问外壳内部。 根据本发明的一些实施例，提供了一种测试台，其包括可移动的护罩，其可被定位成为测试区域创建外壳。 屏蔽件可以在打开位置和打开位置之间移动，打开位置与测试区域之间存在连续且无阻碍的前侧和侧面通道，以及关闭位置，其中屏蔽件基本上封闭测试区域。

公开(公告)号：WO2004034497A3

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：PCT/GB0304403

申请日：2003-10-10

Applicant: VOLLER ENERGY LTD ,  VOLLER STEPHEN DAVID ,  CLARKE RICHARD MICHAEL

Inventor： VOLLER STEPHEN DAVID ,  CLARKE RICHARD MICHAEL

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/04417 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/04761 ,  H01M8/04768 ,  H01M8/0488 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  Y02B90/18

Abstract: A first aspect of the invention relates to a portable electrical power supply comprising: a first housing (20) which contains at least one fuel cell (40); a second housing (10) containing power output means (56); and means (25) movably attaching said second housing to said first housing, said movement means permitting said second housing to be moved between a first position and a second position relative to the first housing; the arrangement being such that in said first position said at least one fuel cell is operable to produce electricity and said power output means is accessible to a user; and in said second position said at least one fuel cell is at least substantially deactivated. A second aspect of the invention relates to a portable electrical power supply comprising: a first housing (20) which contains at least one fuel cell (40), a second housing (10) containing power output means, and means (25) movably attaching said second housing to said first housing, said movement means permitting said second housing to be moved between a first position and a second position relative to the first housing; the arrangement being such that in said first position the output means is accessible to a user and said at least one fuel cell is operable to produce electricity, and in the second position the output means is inaccessible to a user.

Abstract translation: 本发明的第一方面涉及一种便携式电源，包括：第一壳体（20），其包含至少一个燃料电池（40）;第二壳体 包含动力输出装置（56）的第二壳体（10）; 和可移动地将所述第二外壳连接到所述第一外壳的装置（25），所述移动装置允许所述第二外壳相对于所述第一外壳在第一位置和第二位置之间移动; 该布置使得在所述第一位置中所述至少一个燃料电池可操作以产生电力，并且所述电力输出装置对于使用者是可接近的; 并且在所述第二位置，所述至少一个燃料电池至少基本停用。 本发明的第二方面涉及一种便携式电源，包括：包含至少一个燃料电池（40）的第一壳体（20），包含动力输出装置的第二壳体（10），以及可移动地附接 所述第二外壳连接到所述第一外壳，所述移动装置允许所述第二外壳相对于所述第一外壳在第一位置和第二位置之间移动; 该布置使得在所述第一位置中输出装置对于使用者是可接近的并且所述至少一个燃料电池可操作以产生电力，并且在第二位置中输出装置对使用者是不可接近的。

公开(公告)号：WO2004100289A2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-18

申请号：PCT/US2004/013895

申请日：2004-05-05

Applicant: ION AMERICA CORPORATION ,  MCELROY, James, Frederick ,  SRIDHAR, K. R.

Inventor： MCELROY, James, Frederick ,  SRIDHAR, K. R.

IPC: H01M

CPC classification number: H01M8/186 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  Y02E60/528 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T50/62 ,  Y02T90/32 ,  Y02T90/36 ,  Y10S429/901

Abstract: A neutral buoyant airship, such as a blimp, contains a lifting body which allows the airship to remain neutrally buoyant in air and fuel cell located in the airship. A method of generating power in the neutrally buoyant airship, comprising providing a fuel and a oxidizer to a solid oxide fuel cell to generate power, and providing heat from the fuel cell to a remotely located lifting body, wherein the lifting body allows the airship to remain neutrally buoyant in air.

Abstract translation: 一个中性浮力的飞艇，如飞艇，包含一个提升体，允许飞艇在位于飞艇的空气和燃料电池中保持中性浮力。 一种在中性浮力飞艇中产生动力的方法，包括向固体氧化物燃料电池提供燃料和氧化剂以产生动力，并将热量从燃料电池提供到位于远处的提升体，其中提升体允许飞艇 在空气中保持中性浮力。

公开(公告)号：WO2004001873A3

公开(公告)日：2004-10-14

申请号：PCT/CA0300948

申请日：2003-06-23

Applicant: GLOBAL THERMOELECTRIC INC

Inventor： FLORENCE STEPHEN ,  ENGLISH JOSEPH ,  SHARMAN BRYCE ,  PRICE GLENN

IPC: H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/04074 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/2415 ,  H01M8/247 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M2008/1293

Abstract: An enclosure for a fuel cell stack for insulating the hot zone of the fuel cell stack and for exchanging heat from the fuel cell stack to a reactant that passes through the enclosure to be used by the fuel cell stack. The enclosure comprises at least one chamber having an intake means for the reactant and an exhaust means for passing the reactant to the fuel cell stack. In one embodiment there are three layered chambers.

Abstract translation: 一种用于燃料电池堆的热区绝缘并用于将燃料电池堆的热量交换到通过该外壳以由燃料电池堆使用的反应物的燃料电池堆的外壳。 外壳包括至少一个具有用于反应物的进气装置的室和用于使反应物通过燃料电池堆的排气装置。 在一个实施例中，存在三个分层室。

公开(公告)号：WO2004084334A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-30

申请号：PCT/US2003/005702

申请日：2003-02-24

Applicant: LYNNTECH, INC.

Inventor： ANDREWS, Craig, C. ,  MURPHY, Oliver, J.

IPC: H01M8/02

CPC classification number: C25B9/18 ,  H01M2/08 ,  H01M8/0284 ,  H01M8/0286 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M8/248 ,  H01M10/04

Abstract: Assembling electrochemical cell components (11, 12, 13) using a bonding agent comprising aligning components of the electrochemical cell, applying a bonding agent between the components to bond the components together, placing the components within a container (15) that is essentially a pliable bag, and drawing a vacuum (16, 17, 18) within the bag, wherein the bag conforms to the shape of the components from the secure outside the bag, thereby holding t he components securely in place. The vacuum is passively maintained until the adhesive has cured and the components are securely bonded. The bonding agent used to bond the components of the electrochemical cell may be distributed to the bonding surface from distribution channels in the components. To prevent contamination with the bonding agent, some areas may be treated to produce regi ons of preferred adhesive distribution and protected regions. Treatments may include polishing, etching, coating and providing protective grooves between the bonding surfaces and the protected reive grooves between the bonding surfaces and the protected regions.

Abstract translation: 使用粘合剂组装电化学电池组件（11,12,13），其包括对准所述电化学电池的部件，在所述部件之间施加粘合剂以将所述部件粘合在一起，将所述部件放置在基本上柔软的容器（15）内 袋子，并在袋子内抽真空（16,17,18），其中袋子从袋的安全外部符合部件的形状，从而将部件牢固地保持在适当的位置。 真空被动地保持，直到粘合剂固化并且组分牢固地粘合。 用于结合电化学电池组件的粘合剂可以从部件中的分配通道分配到粘合表面。 为了防止粘合剂的污染，可以处理一些区域以产生优选的粘合剂分布区域和保护区域。 处理可以包括抛光，蚀刻，涂覆，并且在接合表面和接合表面与受保护区域之间的受保护的返回槽之间提供保护槽。

公开(公告)号：WO2004077596A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-10

申请号：PCT/RU2004/000068

申请日：2004-02-26

Applicant: ZAKRYTOE AKTSIONERNOE OBSCHESTVO "INDEPENDENT POWER TECHNOLOGIES" ,  KARICHEV, Ziya Ramizovich ,  TARASEVICH, Mikhail Romanovich ,  BOGDANOVSKAYA, Vera Alexandrovna

Inventor： KARICHEV, Ziya Ramizovich ,  TARASEVICH, Mikhail Romanovich ,  BOGDANOVSKAYA, Vera Alexandrovna

IPC: H01M8/08

CPC classification number: H01M4/8892 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M4/921 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  H01M8/1011 ,  H01M8/1013 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  Y02B90/18 ,  Y02E60/522 ,  Y02E60/523

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of alcohol-air fuel cells (FC) designed for use in portable radio-electronic equipment, such as cellular phones, notebooks, etc. In accordance with the invention a fuel cell FC comprises a housing with arranged therein a liquid catalytically active anode, an air catalytically active hydrophobic gas-diffusion cathode, a liquid alcohol-alkaline mixture filling the interior cavity of the housing and separating the anode and cathode, wherein the hydrophobic surface of the cathode faces air. The surface of the cathode facing the alcohol-alkaline mixture is coated with a layer of a polymer, for example polybenzimidazole, having conduction in respect to OH- ions. A non-platinum catalyst on the base of metals Fe, Ni, Co, Ru, that is tolerant in respect to alcohol, is used as the cathode catalyst. A 4M KOH + 4M alcohol mixture is used as the alcohol-alkaline mixture, and methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, ethylene glycol or glycerine is used as the alcohol in the alcohol-alkaline mixture. An Ni/Ru catalyst on a high surface area carbon carrier may be used as the anode catalyst, wherein Ni/Ru is present in the anode catalyst in the form of nanoparticles. An Ni/Ru catalyst obtained by the method of thermochemical synthesis on carbon black, electrodeposition, a chemical method, mechanical mixing may be used as the anode catalyst. Silver or pyropolymers of N4-complexes on a carbon carrier may be used as the cathode catalyst. The cathode catalyst may be mixed with polybenzimidazole.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及设计用于便携式无线电电子设备如蜂窝电话，笔记本电脑等的醇 - 空气燃料电池（FC）领域。根据本发明，燃料电池FC包括：壳体，其中布置有 液体催化活性阳极，空气催化活性疏​​水性气体扩散阴极，液体醇 - 碱性混合物，填充壳体的内腔并分离阳极和阴极，其中阴极的疏水表面面向空气。 面向醇 ​​- 碱性混合物的阴极的表面涂覆有相对于OH-离子具有传导性的聚合物层，例如聚苯并咪唑。 作为阴极催化剂，使用金属Fe，Ni，Co，Ru的基于醇的耐铂性的非铂催化剂。 使用4M KOH + 4M醇混合物作为醇 - 碱性混合物，在醇 - 碱性混合物中使用甲醇，乙醇，丙醇，丁醇，乙二醇或甘油作为醇。 可以使用高表面积碳载体上的Ni / Ru催化剂作为阳极催化剂，其中Ni / Ru以纳米颗粒的形式存在于阳极催化剂中。 可以使用通过炭黑上的热化学合成方法获得的Ni / Ru催化剂，电沉积，化学方法，机械混合作为阳极催化剂。 作为阴极催化剂，可以使用碳载体上的N4-络合物的银或焦磷酸酯。 阴极催化剂可以与聚苯并咪唑混合。

公开(公告)号：WO03036745A3

公开(公告)日：2004-05-13

申请号：PCT/CA0201618

申请日：2002-10-23

Applicant: GLOBAL THERMOELECTRIC INC

Inventor： GORBELL BRIAN

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0273 ,  H01M8/0282 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2457 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M2008/1293

Abstract: A fuel cell unit includes a cassette holder for a ceramic fuel cell element sandwiched between interconnects of a novel design. The cassette holder isolates the cell from the surrounding interconnect by means of a pliant seal within a rigid frame, thereby reducing the possibility of breakage of the brittle cells. The cassettes are assembled between an upper and lower interconnect to isolate the upper face of the cell from the lower face of the cell. A fuel cell unit includes an upper and lower interconnect containing a cassette. A fuel cell stack is formed from a plurality of fuel cell units.

Abstract translation: 燃料电池单元包括夹在新颖设计的互连之间的用于陶瓷燃料电池元件的盒保持器。 盒式磁带架通过刚性框架内的柔性密封将隔室与周围的互连件隔离，从而减少了脆性电池断裂的可能性。 盒子组装在上部和下部互连件之间以将电池的上表面与电池的下表面隔离。 燃料电池单元包括包含盒的上下互连。 燃料电池堆由多个燃料电池单元形成。