Semi-passive type fuel cell system
US8221933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A semi-passive fuel cell system is provided. A stack in which a plurality of unit cells are laterally stacked with one another is provided. Each unit cell includes a membrane-electrode assembly and bipolar plates located on both sides of the membrane-electrode assembly. The membrane-electrode assembly includes an electrolyte membrane, a cathode electrode, and an anode electrode. The cathode and anode electrodes, respectively, are formed on each side of the electrolyte membrane. Also provided are a means for supplying fuel and a means for supplying air. Each of the bipolar plates has air paths formed on a surface facing the cathode electrode and extending from an upper end to a lower end of the bipolar plate. The air supply means includes ducts which are respectively installed on an upper end and a lower end of the stack, and includes a means for blowing air through the ducts.
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