18053968. Residual Water Drain System and Method of Fuel Cell Vehicle simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Residual Water Drain System and Method of Fuel Cell Vehicle
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Seon Hak Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
Seung Hwan Lee of Jeongeup-si (KR)
Residual Water Drain System and Method of Fuel Cell Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18053968 titled 'Residual Water Drain System and Method of Fuel Cell Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a residual water drain system for a fuel cell vehicle. The system includes a fuel cell, a drain device, and a controller. The controller is responsible for draining residual water from the fuel cell through the drain device, turning off the fuel cell, and converting the vehicle into an electric vehicle (EV) mode when hydrogen charging is required.
- The system is designed to drain residual water from the fuel cell of a vehicle.
- A drain device is used to remove the residual water from the fuel cell.
- A controller is responsible for controlling the draining process, turning off the fuel cell, and converting the vehicle into an EV mode.
- The system is activated when hydrogen charging is determined to be necessary.
Potential Applications
- Fuel cell vehicles: The system can be applied to fuel cell vehicles to efficiently drain residual water from the fuel cell.
- Hydrogen charging stations: The technology can be implemented in hydrogen charging stations to ensure proper drainage of residual water from fuel cell vehicles.
Problems Solved
- Efficient drainage: The system solves the problem of efficiently draining residual water from the fuel cell of a vehicle.
- Preventing damage: By draining the residual water, the system helps prevent damage to the fuel cell and ensures its proper functioning.
Benefits
- Improved fuel cell performance: By draining residual water, the system helps maintain the optimal performance of the fuel cell.
- Extended fuel cell lifespan: Proper drainage of residual water can help prolong the lifespan of the fuel cell.
- Enhanced safety: The system ensures that the fuel cell is turned off and the vehicle is converted into an EV mode when hydrogen charging is required, enhancing safety during the charging process.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment residual water drain system of a fuel cell vehicle includes a fuel cell, a drain device configured to drain residual water from the fuel cell, and a controller configured to drain the residual water from the fuel cell through the drain device, to turn off the fuel cell, and to convert a vehicle into an EV mode, when charging the vehicle with hydrogen is determined to be necessary.
