Electrode-membrane-frame assembly for fuel cell, polyelectrolyte fuel cell and manufacturing method therefor
US8642230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49108
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrode-membrane-frame assembly for a polyelectrolyte fuel cell including of a membrane electrode assembly, a first frame body which has a separator-side surface on which a sealing member for sealing between the member and one separator and a membrane-side surface located on one surface of the peripheral edge portion of the membrane electrode assembly and is formed of a thermoplastic resin material, and a second frame body that has a separator-side surface on which a sealing member for sealing between the member and the other separator and a membrane-side surface located on the other surface of the peripheral edge portion of the membrane electrode assembly and is formed of a thermoplastic resin material and fitted to the first frame body holding the peripheral edge portion of the membrane electrode assembly between the second frame body and the first frame body.
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