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Fuel cell system heat exchanger including welded heat exchange plate and method of forming same

US11990652B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2021
Grant dateMay 21, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2041

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

Abstract

A method of forming a fuel cell system heat exchanger includes flattening opposing ends of a corrugated heat exchange plate to form opposing flattened ends, and welding the flattened ends to structural components of the fuel cell system. The flattening may include using a hydraulic press or a bead roller.

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