17837552. AIR CONTROL VALVE FOR FUEL CELL simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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AIR CONTROL VALVE FOR FUEL CELL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sang Woo Kim of Chuncheon-si (KR)
Byeong seung Lee of Seoul (KR)
AIR CONTROL VALVE FOR FUEL CELL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17837552 titled 'AIR CONTROL VALVE FOR FUEL CELL
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an air control valve apparatus for a fuel cell that improves stability and reliability by trapping and discharging foreign substances from the fuel cell stack.
- The apparatus includes a valve housing with an air flow path connected to the fuel cell stack.
- A valve member is used to selectively open or close the air flow path.
- A trapping portion is provided in the valve housing to trap foreign substances discharged from the fuel cell stack.
- A siphon guide tube is connected between the trapping portion and the outside of the valve member to discharge the trapped foreign substances.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Fuel cell systems in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and power generation.
- Any application that requires efficient control of air flow in a fuel cell stack.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Foreign substances discharged from the fuel cell stack can cause blockages and damage to the valve and other components.
- Trapped foreign substances can lead to reduced performance and efficiency of the fuel cell system.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved stability and reliability of the fuel cell system.
- Prevention of blockages and damage caused by foreign substances.
- Enhanced performance and efficiency of the fuel cell stack.
Original Abstract Submitted
An air control valve apparatus for a fuel cell, which controls air that flows into or out of a fuel cell stack, includes a valve housing having an air flow path fluidically-communicating with the fuel cell stack; a valve member configured to selectively open or close the air flow path; a trapping portion provided in the valve housing, disposed adjacent to an internal surface of the valve member, and configured to trap foreign substances discharged from the fuel cell stack; and a siphon guide tube connected between the trapping portion and the outside of the valve member and configured to selectively discharge the foreign substances trapped by the trapping portion to the outside of the valve member, improving stability and reliability.
