Honda motor co., ltd. (20240304834). FUEL CELL STACK simplified abstract
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FUEL CELL STACK
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Kensuke Umezawa of Wako-shi (JP)
FUEL CELL STACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240304834 titled 'FUEL CELL STACK
The patent application describes a fuel cell stack with an outside unit and a communicating tube in the exhaust gas flow path.
- The outside unit is positioned outside the cell stack body and connects to the exhaust gas flow path through openings.
- Tapered support portions on the communicating tube support the end portions and allow for abutting on peripheral surfaces of through-holes.
- The design ensures efficient communication between the internal space of the communicating tube and the exhaust gas flow path.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for fuel cell vehicles - Power generation for stationary applications - Aerospace industry for aircraft power systems
Problems Solved: - Enhances efficiency of exhaust gas flow in fuel cell stacks - Improves overall performance and reliability of fuel cell systems
Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency - Reduced emissions - Enhanced durability and longevity of fuel cell systems
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Fuel Cell Stack for Enhanced Performance in Automotive and Power Generation" This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for fuel cell vehicles, power generation for stationary applications, and aerospace industry for aircraft power systems. The market implications include improved energy efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced durability of fuel cell systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the design of the communicating tube improve the efficiency of exhaust gas flow in the fuel cell stack? 2. What are the potential long-term benefits of implementing this technology in various industries?
Original Abstract Submitted
a fuel cell stack including an outside unit disposed outside a cell stacked body and a communicating tube disposed in an exhaust gas flow path to communicate with an upstream and downstream sides of the exhaust gas flow path through a first and second opening. a first and second support portions supporting a first and second end portions on a first and second end sides of the communicating tube are formed in tubular shapes so as to surround the first and second end portions and communicate an internal space of the communicating tube with the exhaust gas flow path. the first and second support portions include tapered portions so that edge portions on outer peripheral surface sides of the first and second end surfaces are capable of abutting on peripheral surfaces of through-holes over a half circumference or longer in a circumferential direction, respectively.
