公开(公告)号：WO2014102533A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：PCT/GB2013/053344

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY LIMITED

Inventor： HOOD, Peter David ,  ADCOCK, Paul Leonard

IPC: H01M8/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M8/0263 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M2008/1095

Abstract: The invention relates to bipolar plates for electrochemical fuel cell assemblies, and in particular to configurations of bipolar plates allowing for multiple fluid flow channels for the passage of anode, cathode and coolant fluids. Embodiments disclosed include a bipolar plate (10) for an electrochemical fuel cell assembly, comprising: a first plurality of fluid flow channels (13) extending across a first face of the bipolar plate between first inlet and outlet ports (18a, 18b) at opposing ends of the bipolar plate; a second plurality of fluid flow channels (22) extending across a second opposing face of the bipolar plate between second inlet and outlet ports (21a, 21b) at opposing ends of the bipolar plate; and a third plurality of fluid flow channels (14) extending between third inlet and outlet ports (19a, 19b) at opposing ends of the bipolar plate, the third plurality of fluid flow channels provided between first and second corrugated plates (11, 12) forming the first and second opposing faces of the bipolar plate, wherein the first, second and third fluid flow channels are coplanar.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于电化学燃料电池组件的双极板，特别涉及允许用于阳极，阴极和冷却剂流体通过的多个流体流动通道的双极板的结构。 所公开的实施例包括用于电化学燃料电池组件的双极板（10），包括：第一多个流体流动通道（13），其在相对的第一入口和出口（18a，18b）之间跨过双极板的第一面延伸 双极板端部; 在双极板的相对端处在第二入口和出口端口（21a，21b）之间跨过双极板的第二相对面延伸的第二多个流体流动通道（22） 以及在所述双极板的相对端处在第三入口端口和出口端口（19a，19b）之间延伸的第三多个流体流动通道（14），所述第三多个流体流动通道设置在第一和第二波纹板（11,12）之间， 形成双极板的第一和第二相对面，其中第一，第二和第三流体流动通道是共面的。

公开(公告)号：WO2013179008A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：PCT/GB2013/051380

申请日：2013-05-24

Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY LIMITED

Inventor： HOOD, Peter David

IPC: H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/00 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2465 ,  H01M8/248

Abstract: A fuel cell stack (100) comprising a plurality of fuel cell assemblies (102) adjacent to one another. The fuel cell assemblies each comprise an extended portion (104, 106, 108) having an aperture (110, 112, 114) therein. The aperture (110, 112, 114) is configured to provide a fluid connection to a fluid flow channel of the fuel cell assembly (102). The fuel cell stack (100) also comprises a clip (120, 122, 124) located over and around at least part of the extended portions (104, 106, 108) of the plurality of the fuel cell assemblies (102). The clip (120, 122, 124) is configured to resist outward expansion of the extended portions (104, 106, 108).

Abstract translation: 一种燃料电池堆（100），包括彼此相邻的多个燃料电池组件（102）。 燃料电池组件各自包括其中具有孔（110,112,114）的延伸部分（104,106,108）。 孔（110,112,114）被配置成提供与燃料电池组件（102）的流体流动通道的流体连接。 燃料电池堆（100）还包括位于多个燃料电池组件（102）的延伸部分（104,106,108）的上方和周围的夹子（120,122,124）。 夹子（120,122,124）构造成抵抗延伸部分（104,106,108）的向外膨胀。

公开(公告)号：WO2014184549A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：PCT/GB2014/051474

申请日：2014-05-14

Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY LIMITED

Inventor： HOOD, Peter David

IPC: H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/04 ,  G03G15/02 ,  H01T19/00 ,  H01T23/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/0656 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04029 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/1007 ,  H01M2008/1095

Abstract: A fuel cell assembly has a fuel cell with a membrane electrode assembly disposed between an anode fluid flow plate and a cathode fluid flow plate. The cathode flow plate defines a flow channel for conveying oxidant to the membrane electrode assembly. The flow channel has an inlet and an outlet. A plasma discharge fan is configured to generate air flow into said inlet. The plasma discharge fan may also be configured to generate ozone flow into the inlet, thereby enhancing electrochemical reaction at the cathode side of the membrane electrode assembly. A plurality of the fuel cells may be configured in a stack arrangement, whereby the inlets for the plurality of fuel cells in the stack form an air inlet face of the fuel cell stack. The plasma discharge fan may comprise a plate structure disposed over the stack air inlet face, being configured to deliver a generally uniform air flow into the stack air inlet face over substantially its entire area.

Abstract translation: 燃料电池组件具有燃料电池，其具有设置在阳极流体流动板和阴极流体流动板之间的膜电极组件。 阴极流动板限定了用于将氧化剂输送到膜电极组件的流动通道。 流动通道具有入口和出口。 等离子体放电风扇构造成产生进入所述入口的气流。 等离子体放电风扇也可以被配置为产生进入入口的臭氧流，从而增强膜电极组件的阴极侧的电化学反应。 多个燃料电池可以构造成堆叠布置，由此堆叠中的多个燃料电池的入口形成燃料电池堆的空气入口面。 等离子体放电风扇可以包括设置在堆叠空气入口面上的板结构，其被构造成在基本上其整个区域上将大致均匀的空气流输送到堆叠空气入口面。

公开(公告)号：WO2013164574A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：PCT/GB2013/051045

申请日：2013-04-25

Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY LIMITED

Inventor： HOOD, Peter David

IPC: H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/0223 ,  H01M8/0221 ,  H01M8/0228 ,  H01M8/0278 ,  H01M8/248

Abstract: 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, and preferably both, of the end plate assemblies comprises: a master plate defining a master compression face; a slave plate defining a slave compression face, the slave compression face facing the master compression face and being in compressive relationship therewith; and a plastic or viscoplastic interface disposed between the master compression face and the slave compression face. The plastic or viscoplastic interface may be bounded by a containment structure extending along a peripheral edge of the interface.

Abstract translation: 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。 端板组件中的至少一个，优选两个，包括：主板，其限定主压缩面; 限定从动压缩面的从动板，从动压紧面朝向主压缩面并与其成压缩关系; 以及设置在主压缩面和从动压缩面之间的塑性或粘塑性界面。 塑料或粘塑性界面可以由沿着界面的外围边缘延伸的容纳结构限制。

公开(公告)号：WO2013140135A2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：PCT/GB2013/050634

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY LIMITED

Inventor： HOOD, Peter David

IPC: H01M8/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/0267 ,  H01M4/8875 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M8/0265 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M2300/0082

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for forming fluid distribution channels in fuel cell electrode plates, and to plates produced by such methods. Exemplary embodiments disclosed include a method of forming fluid distribution channels in a fuel cell electrode plate (100), the method comprising traversing the plate between opposing surfaces of a roller (801) and a planar die (802) while applying pressure across the thickness of the plate to thereby form a series of channels across a surface of the plate.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于在燃料电池电极板中形成流体分配通道的方法和设备，并且涉及通过这种方法生产的板。 所公开的示例性实施例包括一种在燃料电池电极板（100）中形成流体分配通道的方法，所述方法包括在辊（801）和平面模具（802）的相对表面之间横穿所述板， 板从而在板的表面形成一系列通道。

公开(公告)号：WO2013057490A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：PCT/GB2012/052573

申请日：2012-10-18

Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY LIMITED

Inventor： WINAND, Henri ,  HOOD, Peter David ,  KUPCHO, Kevin

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: G06F1/1635 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/263 ,  G06F1/266 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/04298 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H02S30/20 ,  Y02B90/18

Abstract: A computer peripheral device incorporates a fuel cell that may be used to supply power to a computer device coupled to the peripheral device. The peripheral device comprises a housing and circuitry within the housing to provide at least one computer peripheral function. A data interface provides for data transfer to and/or from a computer device. A fuel cell power source is incorporated into the peripheral device. A power interface provides power transfer to the computer device when connected thereto. A power controller is configured to supply power from the fuel cell power source to the power interface for supplying said power to said computer device when connected thereto.

Abstract translation: 计算机外围设备包括可用于向耦合到外围设备的计算机设备供电的燃料电池。 外围设备包括壳体内的壳体和电路，以提供至少一个计算机外围功能。 数据接口提供到计算机设备和/或从计算机设备的数据传输。 燃料电池电源并入外围设备。 电源接口在连接到计算机设备时提供电力传输。 功率控制器被配置为将来自燃料电池电源的电力供应到电源接口，用于在连接到所述电源接口时向所述计算机设备供电。

公开(公告)号：WO2013190294A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-27

申请号：PCT/GB2013/051596

申请日：2013-06-19

Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY LIMITED

Inventor： ADCOCK, Paul Leonard ,  HOOD, Peter David ,  NEWBOLD, Anthony ,  REISCH, Tobias

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/04074 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/04492 ,  H01M8/04701 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/04761 ,  H01M8/04768 ,  H01M8/2465 ,  H01M2008/1095

Abstract: A fuel cell stack assembly comprises a stack of fuel cells, each fuel cell having a cooling air conduit with an input / output ventilation aperture disposed on a ventilation face of the stack. The ventilation apertures form an array over said ventilation face of the stack. A first fan is configured to direct air flow through a first portion of the ventilation face and a second fan is configured to direct air flow through a second portion of the ventilation face. A reconfigurable plenum is in fluid communication with the first fan and the second fan and has a first configuration in which air is directed, by the first and second fans, through the first and second portions of the ventilation face in the same direction, and a second configuration in which air is directed, by at least one of the fans, respectively through the first and second portions of the ventilation face in opposing directions. When operating in the second configuration, the directions of air flow through the first and second portions of the ventilation face are periodically reversed.

Abstract translation: 燃料电池堆组件包括一堆燃料电池，每个燃料电池具有冷却空气导管，其具有布置在电池堆的通风面上的输入/输出通风孔。 通风孔在堆叠的所述通风面上形成阵列。 第一风扇构造成引导空气流过通气面的第一部分，并且第二风扇构造成引导空气流过通气面的第二部分。 可重构气室与第一风扇和第二风扇流体连通，并且具有第一构造，其中空气由第一和第二风扇以相同方向穿过通气面的第一和第二部分，并且 其中空气由至少一个风扇引导通过相对方向上的通气面的第一和第二部分。 当在第二构造中操作时，通过通气面的第一和第二部分的气流的方向周期性地反转。

公开(公告)号：WO2013178987A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：PCT/GB2013/051309

申请日：2013-05-20

Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY LIMITED

Inventor： HOOD, Peter David

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/247 ,  H01M2/145 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/0286 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  H01M2300/0082

Abstract: A method of assembling a fuel cell plate assembly, the method comprising: placing a bipolar plate on a build point platform (1602); placing a prefabricated first fluid diffusion layer on, and in alignment with, the bipolar plate (1606); dispensing a first track of adhesive adjacent both the bipolar plate and a peripheral edge of the first fluid diffusion layer (1610); and placing a prefabricated ΜEΑ and second fluid diffusion layer in sealing engagement with the first track of adhesive and thereby forming a seal between the bipolar plate, the peripheral edge of the first fluid diffusion layer and the ΜEΑ and second fluid diffusion layer (1612) wherein the method comprises lowering the build point platform (1604, 1608) before or after any or all of the placing or dispensing steps (1302, 1606, 1610, 1612).

Abstract translation: 一种组装燃料电池板组件的方法，所述方法包括：将双极板放置在构建点平台（1602）上; 将预制的第一流体扩散层放置在所述双极板（1606）上并与所述双极板（1606）对准。 分配邻近所述双极板和所述第一流体扩散层（1610）的外围边缘的粘合剂的第一轨道; 并且将预制的MuEA1a和第二流体扩散层与粘合剂的第一轨道密封接合，从而在双极板，第一流体扩散层的周边边缘与MuEAlpha和第二流体扩散层（1612）之间形成密封，其中 该方法包括在任何或全部放置或分配步骤（1302,1606,1610,1612）之前或之后降低构建点平台（1604,1608）。

公开(公告)号：WO2013164575A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：PCT/GB2013/051046

申请日：2013-04-25

Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY LIMITED

Inventor： HOOD, Peter David

IPC: H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/248 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04104 ,  H01M8/04291 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M2008/1095

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：WO2013121171A2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：PCT/GB2013/050096

申请日：2013-01-17

Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY LIMITED

Inventor： HOOD, Peter David ,  GURNEY, Christopher James

IPC: H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/2485 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/04104 ,  H01M8/04335 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/04768 ,  H01M8/2415 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  Y02B90/18 ,  Y02E60/50

Abstract: A fuel cell assembly comprising an enclosure having a fuel cell stack mounted therein, and an inlet opening into the enclosure. The fuel cell stack having an inlet face for receiving coolant / oxidant fluid. The fuel cell assembly further comprises a delivery gallery extending from the inlet in the enclosure to the inlet face of the fuel cell stack, the delivery gallery having a first region and a second region separated by an aperture. The delivery gallery and aperture are configured such that, in use, coolant / oxidant fluid within the first region of the delivery gallery is turbulent, and coolant / oxidant fluid within the second region of the delivery gallery has a generally uniform pressure.

Abstract translation: 一种燃料电池组件，包括具有安装在其中的燃料电池堆的外壳和进入外壳的入口。 燃料电池堆具有用于接收冷却剂/氧化剂流体的入口面。 燃料电池组件还包括从外壳中的入口延伸到燃料电池堆的入口面的输送廊，输送廊具有第一区域和由孔分开的第二区域。 输送廊和孔被构造成使得在使用中，输送廊的第一区域内的冷却剂/氧化剂流体是湍流的，并且在输送廊的第二区域内的冷却剂/氧化剂流体具有大致均匀的压力。