Fuel cell monitor connector
US6749452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fuel cell monitor connector electrically connects a fuel cell monitor to a fuel cell stack. The fuel cell monitor connector includes a non-conductive housing. First connectors on the housing align with second connectors located on fuel cell plates of the fuel cell stack. A third connector on the housing mates with a fourth connector coupled to the monitor. Conductors connect the first connectors to the third connector. A clamping device includes a lever and has locked and released positions. When the clamping device is in the locked position, the first connectors retain the second connectors. When the clamping device is in the released position, the first connectors release the second connectors. The clamping device is a zero insertion force connector.
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