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Fuel cell unit for use in aggregating multiple fuel cells in parallel

US10483573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2014
Grant dateNov 19, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to fuel cell unit for use in aggregating fuel cells, particularly useful for use when fuel cells are connected in parallel. Improving the management of fuel cell outputs across a plurality of aggregated fuel cells improves efficiency of the fuel cells. The invention relates to a fuel cell unit comprising a fuel cell and a regulating voltage converter, and further relates to a fuel cell module comprising a plurality of fuel cell units connected in parallel.

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