17936291. Fuel Cell Vehicle simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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Fuel Cell Vehicle
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Fuel Cell Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17936291 titled 'Fuel Cell Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system that includes a fuel cell, a bus bar, a terminal block, a junction box, and an insulation protection unit. The bus bar is electrically connected to the fuel cell and is made of a conductive material. The terminal block is connected to the opposite end of the bus bar. The junction box contains a coolant and has a tube that allows the coolant to flow from the chamber to the cover of the terminal block. The insulation protection unit surrounds the bus bar and provides electrical insulation from the fuel cell. It also has a flow path for the coolant supplied from the cover to flow through.
- The system includes a fuel cell, bus bar, terminal block, junction box, and insulation protection unit.
- The bus bar is electrically connected to the fuel cell and made of a conductive material.
- The terminal block is connected to the opposite end of the bus bar.
- The junction box contains a coolant and has a tube for the coolant to flow to the cover of the terminal block.
- The insulation protection unit surrounds the bus bar and provides electrical insulation from the fuel cell.
- The insulation protection unit has a flow path for the coolant to flow through.
Potential Applications
- This system can be used in various fuel cell applications, such as automotive, stationary power generation, and portable devices.
- It can improve the efficiency and safety of fuel cell systems by providing electrical insulation and cooling.
Problems Solved
- The insulation protection unit solves the problem of electrical insulation between the bus bar and the fuel cell, preventing short circuits and electrical hazards.
- The coolant flow path in the insulation protection unit solves the problem of cooling the bus bar and preventing overheating.
Benefits
- The system improves the safety and reliability of fuel cell systems by providing electrical insulation and cooling.
- It allows for efficient operation of the fuel cell by preventing overheating of the bus bar.
- The system can be easily integrated into existing fuel cell systems without significant modifications.
Original Abstract Submitted
In an embodiment a system includes a fuel cell, a bus bar having one end portion configured to be electrically connected to the fuel cell, the bus bar being electrically conductive, a terminal block configured to be electrically connected to an opposite end portion of the bus bar, a junction box including a chamber storing a coolant and a tube forming a path to allow the coolant to flow from the chamber to a cover of the terminal block and an insulation protection unit disposed to surround at least a portion of the bus bar to electrically insulate the bus bar from the fuel cell, the insulation protection unit having a flow path to allow the coolant supplied from the cover to flow therethrough.
