Clamping apparatus and method for a fuel cell
US6218039A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4911
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fuel cell assembly includes a stack assembly having fuel cell plates and a frame having a bottom section and at least two side sections integrally formed with the bottom section. The stack assembly is placed on the frame bottom section, and one or more fasteners are used to attach the frame to an upper portion of the stack assembly to apply a compressive force on the stack assembly.
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