18570241. METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL UNIT simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
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METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL UNIT
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METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL UNIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18570241 titled 'METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL UNIT
The abstract describes a method for producing an electrochemical cell unit for converting electrochemical energy into electrical energy as a fuel cell unit and/or for converting electrical energy into electrochemical energy as an electrolysis cell unit.
- Layered components of the electrochemical cells are made available, including proton-exchange membranes, anodes, cathodes, membrane electrode arrangements, gas diffusion layers, and bipolar plates.
- The layered components are stacked to form electrochemical cells and a stack of the electrochemical cell unit.
- Bipolar plates have at least one suction opening formed in each, and components of the electrochemical cells are fixed to the plates by suction using reduced pressure during production.
Potential Applications: - This method can be used in the production of fuel cell units for various applications, such as automotive, stationary power generation, and portable electronics. - It can also be applied in the manufacturing of electrolysis cell units for hydrogen production and energy storage systems.
Problems Solved: - Provides a method for efficiently assembling electrochemical cells into a stack, ensuring proper alignment and connection of components. - Enables the production of reliable and high-performance fuel cell and electrolysis cell units.
Benefits: - Improved efficiency in the production process of electrochemical cell units. - Enhanced performance and durability of the resulting fuel cell and electrolysis cell units. - Cost-effective manufacturing method for scalable production.
Commercial Applications: Fuel cell units produced using this method can be utilized in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and off-grid power systems. Electrolysis cell units can be used for hydrogen production, energy storage, and industrial processes.
Questions about Electrochemical Cell Unit Production: 1. How does the use of suction openings in bipolar plates improve the assembly process of electrochemical cells? 2. What are the advantages of using proton-exchange membranes in the construction of electrochemical cells?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for producing an electrochemical cell unit for converting electrochemical energy into electrical energy as fuel cell unit and/or for converting electrical energy into electrochemical energy as electrolysis cell unit comprising stacked electrochemical cells, the method comprising the following steps: making available layered components () of the electrochemical cells, namely preferably proton-exchange membranes, anodes, cathodes, preferably membrane electrode arrangements (), preferably gas diffusion layers () and bipolar plates (), stacking the layered components () to form electrochemical cells and to form a stack of the electrochemical cell unit, the bipolar plates () being made available such that at least one suction opening () is formed in each of the bipolar plates () and components () of the electrochemical cells are brought by suction by means of a reduced pressure in the suction openings () during production, such that the components () brought to the suction openings () by suction are fixed to the bipolar plates () by means of the reduced pressure.
