Drainage structure in fuel cell electric vehicle
US7401670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
To provide a drainage structure for a fuel cell electric vehicle wherein gas exhausted from a fuel cell is exhausted into the air via a muffler and generated water from the fuel cell can be moderately exhausted. In a drainage structure is provided for a fuel cell electric vehicle that includes a fuel cell for generating electric power by reacting hydrogen and oxygen, a hydrogen cylinder for supplying gaseous hydrogen to the fuel cell, a dilution box for storing gas exhausted from the fuel cell and generated water, a drainage pipe for directing water to the dilution box and a scupper provided on the drainage pipe and open toward the side of the body. A control valve that is opened or closed at predetermined times is arranged in connection with the drainage pipe.
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