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Fuel cell stack compression devices and methods

US9812729B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2014
Grant dateNov 7, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A spring compression assembly is configured to apply a load to a stack of electrochemical cells. The assembly includes a ceramic leaf spring, a tensioner configured to apply pressure to a first side of the spring and a bottom plate located on a second side of the spring opposite the first side of the spring. The bottom plate is configured to transfer a load from the spring to the stack of electrochemical cells.

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