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Device and method for controlling the humidification of a fuel cell

US8936884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2009
Grant dateJan 20, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An oxygen/hydrogen fuel cell including a package having, on the side of the cell intended to be exposed to air, an enclosure provided with a mobile cap; an element made of a material which deforms according to the humidity ratio in the package; circuitry for controlling the opening and the closing of the mobile cap; and a switch which opens and closes according to the deformation of said material, said switch being associated with control means.

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