Fuel cell
US4942099A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Unit cells and separator elements are stacked in layers, thus constituting a stacked structure of a fuel cell. A first segment channel, which is bored through the peripheral region of each separator element, communicates with a second segment channel formed in a cylindrical seal member which is joined to each two adjacent separator elements. Thus, manifolds for the intake and exhaust of a fuel gas and an oxidant gas are defined. The cylindrical seal member includes a pair of ring-shaped metal members joined to each two adjacent separator elements and a ring-shaped insulating member interposed between the metal members. Thus, the gases in the manifolds can be prevented from leaking out, and the adjacent separator elements are insulated from one another.
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