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Separator for fuel cell

US8372560B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2009
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a separator for a fuel cell, in which a water discharge hole such as a venturi tube or a water discharge means including a metal plate for condensing water is provided on a land of the separator being in contact with a gas diffusion layer (GDL) of a fuel cell so that water generated by a reaction is easily discharged from the GDL through the water discharge means.

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