Vehicles containing water-producing fuel cells, and methods for using water produced by the fuel cells
US6467698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01P2050/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a fuel cell that generates electricity and water, which fuel cell includes a first end, a second end electrically coupled to the first end, and a water outlet. The water outlet of the fuel cell is connected to at least one of a washing system, a cooling system, a humidification system, and combinations thereof. In addition, a method is described for utilizing water produced by a fuel cell that includes generating water from the fuel cell, and conveying a first portion of the generated water to a component of a vehicle, which component, upon actuation, transfers a liquid comprising a portion of the first portion from the component to a point distal therefrom.
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