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=Cell-Monitoring Connector for Fuel Cell=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:hyundai motor company|hyundai motor company]]


[[Category:hyundai motor company]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Jong Jun Lee of Yongin-si (KR)|Jong Jun Lee of Yongin-si (KR)]][[Category:Jong Jun Lee of Yongin-si (KR)]]

[[:Category:Min Seok Kim of Yangpyeong-gun (KR)|Min Seok Kim of Yangpyeong-gun (KR)]][[Category:Min Seok Kim of Yangpyeong-gun (KR)]]

[[:Category:Seoung Ho Jung of Yongin-si (KR)|Seoung Ho Jung of Yongin-si (KR)]][[Category:Seoung Ho Jung of Yongin-si (KR)]]

==Cell-Monitoring Connector for Fuel Cell - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240128479 titled 'Cell-Monitoring Connector for Fuel Cell

==Simplified Explanation==

The embodiment cell-monitoring connector for a fuel cell described in the abstract is a connector designed to be mounted to unit cells stacked in a specific direction. The connector includes a housing that is coupled to terminals protruding from separators in the unit cells, as well as a connector and terminal position assurance (CTPA) that securely locks the housing in place.

* The cell-monitoring connector is configured to be mounted to unit cells stacked in a first direction.
* The connector includes a housing coupled to terminals protruding from separators in the unit cells.
* The CTPA is detachably coupled to the housing and includes a connector position assurance (CPA) and a terminal position assurance (TPA) to secure the housing and allow connection terminals to be press-fitted into the housing.
* The CTPA interconnects the CPA and TPA to ensure a secure connection.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in various fuel cell systems, especially those requiring precise monitoring and control of individual unit cells.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of securely connecting and monitoring unit cells in a fuel cell stack, ensuring reliable performance and efficient operation.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include improved reliability, easier maintenance, and enhanced monitoring capabilities for fuel cell systems.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
This technology could find commercial applications in fuel cell vehicles, stationary power generation systems, and portable fuel cell devices.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar cell-monitoring connectors used in other types of battery systems or electronic devices.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

== How does this technology compare to existing cell-monitoring connectors in terms of cost and complexity? ==
The article does not provide information on the cost and complexity comparison with existing cell-monitoring connectors.

== What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a larger scale in industrial fuel cell systems? ==
The article does not address the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a larger scale in industrial fuel cell systems.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an embodiment cell-monitoring connector for a fuel cell in which the cell-monitoring connector is configured to be mounted to unit cells stacked in a first direction is provided. the cell-monitoring connector includes a housing configured to be coupled to a plurality of terminals protruding from side portions of separators included in each of the unit cells toward the cell-monitoring connector in a second direction intersecting the first direction and a connector and terminal position assurance (ctpa) configured to be detachably coupled to the housing, the ctpa including a connector position assurance (cpa) configured to be locked in a groove portion to secure the housing to the plurality of terminals, a terminal position assurance (tpa) configured to be detachably coupled to a front surface of the housing and to allow connection terminals to be press-fitted into the housing, and a connecting portion interconnecting the cpa and the tpa.



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