Assembly for an electrochemical system, stack, and electrochemical system
US11942670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An assembly for an electrochemical system, comprising a separator plate with at least one layer and a membrane electrode assembly, MEA, the MEA having: an electrochemically active region, a frame-like reinforcing layer surrounding the electrochemically active region, and at least one tab for positioning the MEA relative to the separator plate and/or for fastening the MEA to the separator plate, wherein the layer has a first flat side and a second flat side opposite the first flat side, wherein the tab is connected at one side to the frame-like reinforcing layer and its free end is arranged on the side of the second flat side of the layer, wherein the frame-like reinforcing layer is arranged on the first flat side of the layer.
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