Fuel cell comprising a pressure regulating device and method for regulating pressure
US11302943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fuel cell, in particular for an aeronautical application, comprising a central module comprising a plurality of cells for generating electricity, a first end plate and a second end plate, at least one of the end plates comprising at least one outlet pipe. The fuel cell comprises a pressure-regulating device fluidly connected to the outlet pipe, the pressure-regulating device comprising at least one arm fluidly connected to the outlet pipe, at least one member for opening/closing the arm, at least one member for measuring the pressure in the outlet pipe and at least one member for controlling the opening/closing member according to the measured pressure.
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