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Fuel cell stack with asymmetrical bipolar plates

US10497948B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2017
Grant dateDec 3, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2038

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

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a fuel cell stack having a plurality of bipolar plates aligned between a pair of end plates. Each of the bipolar plates further includes a first bead and a second bead. The first bead defines a first bead height, and the second bead defines a second bead height wherein the second bead height is less than the first bead height.

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