18291426. FUEL CELL STACK, FUEL CELL SYSTEM, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FUEL CELL STACK simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
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FUEL CELL STACK, FUEL CELL SYSTEM, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FUEL CELL STACK
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Eberhard Maier of Koengen (DE)
FUEL CELL STACK, FUEL CELL SYSTEM, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FUEL CELL STACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18291426 titled 'FUEL CELL STACK, FUEL CELL SYSTEM, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FUEL CELL STACK
The presented invention is a fuel cell stack for generating electrical energy, consisting of bipolar plates and membrane electrode assemblies stacked alternately with openings that form an alignment receptacle for an alignment tool.
- The fuel cell stack includes bipolar plates (BPP) and membrane electrode assemblies (MEA) stacked alternately.
- Each MEA and BPP have openings that collectively form an alignment receptacle.
- The alignment receptacle is designed to receive an alignment tool for precise assembly.
- This design ensures proper alignment of components, enhancing the efficiency of the fuel cell stack.
- The use of an alignment tool simplifies the assembly process and improves overall performance.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various portable electronic devices requiring a reliable power source. - It can also be applied in automotive vehicles to power electric motors efficiently.
Problems Solved: - Ensures precise alignment of components in the fuel cell stack. - Simplifies the assembly process, reducing the risk of errors.
Benefits: - Improved efficiency and performance of the fuel cell stack. - Enhanced reliability and longevity of the power generation system.
Commercial Applications: - This technology has potential commercial applications in the electronics and automotive industries. - It can be utilized in the development of eco-friendly power sources for various applications.
Questions about Fuel Cell Stack Alignment: 1. How does the alignment receptacle improve the performance of the fuel cell stack?
- The alignment receptacle ensures precise alignment of components, leading to enhanced efficiency and performance.
2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology in the automotive industry?
- This technology can be used to power electric vehicles, improving their overall efficiency and sustainability.
Original Abstract Submitted
The presented invention relates to a fuel cell stack () for providing electrical energy. The fuel cell stack () comprises a number of bipolar plates (BPP) () and a number of membrane electrode assemblies (MEA) (). Respective MEA () of the number of MEA () and respective BPP () of the number of BPP () are stacked on each other in alteration. The MEA () and the BPP () each have an opening (), and the openings () of all the MEA () and the BPP () jointly form an alignment receptacle () for receiving an alignment tool ().
