Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240266564). FUEL CELL UNIT simplified abstract
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FUEL CELL UNIT
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Kenji Sato of Kasugai-shi (JP)
FUEL CELL UNIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240266564 titled 'FUEL CELL UNIT
The fuel cell unit described in the patent application consists of an air compressor, two fuel cell stacks, supply pipes, discharge pipes, and flow regulating valves.
- The first supply pipe connects to the first fuel cell stack at two different locations - a main pipe at the first location and a bypass pipe at the second location.
- The second supply pipe connects to the second fuel cell stack at two different locations - a main pipe at the third location and a bypass pipe at the fourth location.
- Each bypass pipe is equipped with a flow regulating valve to control the flow of gases within the fuel cell unit.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in automotive applications to power electric vehicles. - It can also be applied in stationary power generation systems for residential or commercial use.
Problems Solved: - Efficient distribution of gases within the fuel cell unit. - Improved control over the flow of gases to optimize fuel cell performance.
Benefits: - Enhanced fuel cell efficiency. - Increased reliability and longevity of the fuel cell unit.
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Fuel Cell Unit for Enhanced Performance in Electric Vehicles This technology can be commercialized for use in electric vehicles, backup power systems, and off-grid applications. The market implications include a shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the flow regulating valve in the bypass pipes contribute to the overall performance of the fuel cell unit? 2. What are the key advantages of using two fuel cell stacks in this configuration?
Original Abstract Submitted
the fuel cell unit includes an air compressor, a first fuel cell stack, a second fuel cell stack, a first supply pipe, a first discharge pipe, a second supply pipe, and a second discharge pipe. there is the first supply pipe has a first main pipe connected to a first location of the first fuel cell stack and a first bypass pipe connected to a second location of the first fuel cell stack. the second supply pipe has a second main pipe connected to a third location of the second fuel cell stack and a second bypass pipe connected to a fourth location of the second fuel cell stack. a flow regulating valve is provided in each of the first bypass pipe and the second bypass pipe.
