公开(公告)号：US20030019765A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-30

申请号：US09971898

申请日：2001-10-05

Applicant: Asia Pacific Fuel Cell Technologies, Ltd.

Inventor： Jefferson YS Yang ,  Mike Kao

IPC: B65D085/00

CPC classification number: F17C11/005 ,  C01B3/0005 ,  H01M8/065 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02E60/327 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y10T29/49808

Abstract: This invention is related to a metal hydride storage canister, comprising a storage canister body, a wafer baffle stacked on the body for containing metal hydride of a pre-determined amount, and a tubing having a porous surface for securing the wafer baffle in the body and for guiding hydrogen discharged from the metal hydride to an outlet of the body. This invention further discloses the manufacture of the storage canister.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及金属氢化物储存罐，其包括储存罐主体，堆叠在主体上的用于容纳预定量的金属氢化物的晶片挡板，以及具有用于将晶片挡板固定在主体中的多孔表面的管道 并且用于将从金属氢化物排出的氢引导到身体的出口。 本发明还公开了储存罐的制造。

公开(公告)号：US20020150801A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：US09938959

申请日：2001-08-24

Applicant: Asia Pacific Fuel Cell Technologies, Ltd.

Inventor： Jefferson YS Yang

IPC: H01M008/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/04343 ,  H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/04134 ,  H01M8/04141 ,  H01M8/04171 ,  H01M8/04753

Abstract: This invention is related to an anode stream recirculation system for a fuel cell comprising an anode gas supply, a switch and a regulating device to properly control the amount of anode gas supply; a sensor connected with the switch to detect the pressure of the anode gas discharged from the fuel cell and to control the open/close of the switch; and a humidifier to adjust the humidity of the anode gas discharged from the fuel cell. The discharged anode gas after the adjustment of the humidity thereof is redirected to anode gas input of the fuel cell to form an anode gas recirculation.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于燃料电池的阳极流再循环系统，其包括阳极气体供应源，开关和调节装置以适当地控制阳极气体供应量; 与开关连接的传感器，用于检测从燃料电池放出的阳极气体的压力并控制开关的开/关; 以及加湿器，用于调节从燃料电池排出的阳极气体的湿度。 将调节其湿度后的排出的阳极气体重新定向到燃料电池的阳极气体输入端以形成阳极气体再循环。

公开(公告)号：US20030035760A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-20

申请号：US09972279

申请日：2001-10-05

Applicant: Asia Pacific Fuel Cell Technologies, Ltd.

Inventor： Jefferson YS Yang

IPC: B01J007/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/04208 ,  C01B3/0005 ,  F16L9/006 ,  F17C11/005 ,  H01M8/065 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02E60/324

Abstract: This invention is related to an enhanced heat conductive device for supply device of hydrogen source of a fuel cell. The supply device comprises: at least one pressurized bottled filled with metal hydride and having an outer diameter. The enhanced heat conductive device comprises: a metal shell configured to an elongated, cylindrical column having an inner diameter, and at least one expandable rib, longitudinally extended along a length direction of and integrally formed with the metal shell. The outer diameter of the pressurized bottle is slightly greater than the inner diameter of the metal shell, such that when the pressurized bottle is inserted through the metal shell, the pressurized bottle will force expansion of the rib resulting in close contact between the metal shell and the pressurized bottle. This invention further discloses supply device of hydrogen source having such an enhanced heat conductive device.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于燃料电池的氢源供应装置的增强导热装置。 供应装置包括：至少一个装有金属氢化物并具有外径的加压瓶装。 增强的导热装置包括：金属壳，其被配置成具有内径的细长圆柱形柱和至少一个沿金属壳的长度方向纵向延伸并与金属壳一体形成的可扩张肋。 加压瓶的外径略大于金属外壳的内径，使得当加压瓶穿过金属外壳时，加压瓶将迫使肋的膨胀导致金属壳与金属壳之间的紧密接触 加压瓶。 本发明还公开了具有这种增强导热装置的氢源的供应装置。

公开(公告)号：US20020150807A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：US09938681

申请日：2001-08-24

Applicant: Asia Pacific Fuel Cell Technologies, Ltd.

Inventor： Jefferson YS Yang

IPC: H01M008/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/0239 ,  H01M8/0228 ,  H01M8/0254 ,  H01M8/0263 ,  H01M8/0265 ,  H01M8/04126 ,  H01M2300/0082

Abstract: This invention is related to a bipolar plate for a fuel cell, the bipolar plate comprises a plurality of groove type gas channels substantially parallel with one another, each of the gas channels has a cross section area defined by the walls thereof and an opening, each of the openings is provided with a reducing device to reduce the cross section area in the vicinity of the opening. This invention thus can increase the pressure difference between the inlet and outlet of the gas channels. Therefore, the gas channels of the bipolar plate will not be clogged by water droplets and the fuel cell can be operated with high efficiency.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于燃料电池的双极板，双极板包括基本上彼此平行的多个槽型气体通道，每个气体通道具有由其壁和开口限定的横截面区域 的开口设置有减小装置，以减小开口附近的横截面面积。 因此，本发明可以增加气体通道的入口和出口之间的压力差。 因此，双极板的气体通道不会被水滴堵塞，燃料电池可以高效率地运转。

公开(公告)号：US20030035986A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-20

申请号：US09972606

申请日：2001-10-05

Applicant: Asia Pacific Fuel Cell Technologies, Ltd.

Inventor： Jefferson YS Yang

IPC: H01M008/04 ,  F04B043/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/04097 ,  F04B43/02

Abstract: An anode stream recirculation system for a fuel cell, the fuel cell including an anode gas input and an anode gas output, the anode stream recirculation system comprising: an anode gas supply; a switch connected with the anode gas supply; a pressure regulating device connected between the switch and the anode gas input of the fuel cell; a diaphragm pump connected between the anode gas output and the anode gas input of the fuel cell thereby forming an anode gas recirculation; wherein the diaphragm pump has at least a sensor electrically connected with the switch.

Abstract translation: 一种用于燃料电池的阳极流再循环系统，所述燃料电池包括阳极气体输入和阳极气体输出，所述阳极流再循环系统包括：阳极气体供应; 与阳极气体供应连接的开关; 连接在燃料电池的开关和阳极气体输入端之间的压力调节装置; 连接在阳极气体输出端和燃料电池的阳极气体输入端之间的隔膜泵，从而形成阳极气体再循环; 其中所述隔膜泵具有至少一个与所述开关电连接的传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20020150803A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：US09939194

申请日：2001-08-24

Applicant: Asia Pacific Fuel Cell Technologies, Ltd.

Inventor： Jefferson YS Yang

IPC: H01M008/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/04067 ,  H01M8/04029 ,  H01M8/04164 ,  H01M8/065

Abstract: This invention is related to a generating system for a fuel cell, and heat waste recirculating and cooling system of said generating system, comprising: a water tank for temporarily storing hot water generated by the fuel cell, a heat exchanger in thermal conductive communication with an anode gas supply, and a pump for pumping the hot water to the heat exchanger, whereby heat energy of the hot water is used to heat the anode gas supply for releasing anode gas, wherein water upon releasing the heat energy is transported back to the fuel cell to reduce the temperature of the fuel cell, thereby forming a heat waste recirculation.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于燃料电池的发电系统和所述发电系统的废热再循环和冷却系统，包括：用于临时存储由燃料电池产生的热水的水箱，与 阳极气体供应源和用于将热水泵送到热交换器的泵，由此使用热水的热能来加热用于释放阳极气体的阳极气体供应，其中释放热能时的水被运送回燃料 以降低燃料电池的温度，从而形成热废物再循环。

公开(公告)号：US20030228507A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-11

申请号：US10446746

申请日：2003-05-28

Applicant: Asia Pacific Fuel Cell Technologies, Ltd.

Inventor： Yao-Sheng Hsu ,  Jefferson YS Yang ,  Yaw Chung Cheng ,  Mike Pen-Mu Kao ,  Te-Chou Yang

IPC: H01M008/04 ,  H01M002/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/04149 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M8/04126 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2483

Abstract: A module for humidifying a fuel cell and a unit cell therein. The unit cell includes a first guiding plate, a second guiding plate, and an intermediate layer. The first guiding plate, communicating with the fuel cell, includes a plurality of first grooves so that air flows to the fuel cell via the first grooves. The second guiding plate, communicating with the fuel cell, includes a plurality of second grooves so that gas from the fuel cell flows out of the unit cell via the second grooves. The second grooves face the first grooves. The intermediate layer is disposed between the first guiding plate and the second guiding plate, and prevents the air flowing in the first grooves from mixing with the gas flowing in the second grooves. Water content in the gas flowing in the second grooves is transmitted to the first grooves.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在其中加热燃料电池和单电池的模块。 单元电池包括第一引导板，第二引导板和中间层。 与燃料电池连通的第一引导板包括多个第一槽，使得空气经由第一槽流到燃料电池。 与燃料电池连通的第二引导板包括多个第二槽，使得来自燃料电池的气体经由第二槽流出单元电池。 第二凹槽面对第一凹槽。 中间层设置在第一引导板和第二引导板之间，并且防止在第一凹槽中流动的空气与在第二凹槽中流动的气体混合。 在第二槽中流动的气体中的含水量被传递到第一槽。

公开(公告)号：US20020110720A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-15

申请号：US09938960

申请日：2001-08-24

Applicant: Asia Pacific Fuel Cell Technologies, Ltd.

Inventor： Jefferson YS Yang

IPC: H01M008/02 ,  H01M008/10 ,  H01M008/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/0284 ,  H01M8/2404 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/248

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel structure of a single cell module of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), comprising an anode bipolar plate, a cathode bipolar plate and a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) sandwiched therebetween. The MEA is substantially disposed on a central portion between the anode and cathode bipolar plates. A desired amount of silicon rubber (RTV), by means of programmed automatic robotic arms, is applied to a circumferential portion between the anode and cathode bipolar plates to seal, cushion and position the anode bipolar plate and cathode bipolar plate under a pre-determined compression pressure after the RTV is cured, thereby forming an integral single cell module. According to the structural concept, a plurality of the single cells can be customized to form a cell unit by superimposing them in sequential order, of which an upper surface of the anode bipolar plate and/or a lower surface of the cathode bipolar plate are/is formed with grooves on their circumferential portions for receiving the RTV so as to provide a sealing, cushioning and positioning contact, and achieve an optimal compression pressure among the layered single cells.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及质子交换膜燃料电池（PEMFC）的单电池模块的新结构，其包括阳极双极板，阴极双极板和夹在其间的膜电极组件（MEA）。 MEA基本上设置在阳极和阴极双极板之间的中心部分上。 通过编程的自动机械手臂将期望量的硅橡胶（RTV）施加到阳极和阴极双极板之间的周向部分，以将预定的阳极双极板和阴极双极板密封，缓冲和定位 RTV固化后的压缩压力，从而形成一体的单电池模块。 根据该结构构造，可以按照顺序重叠多个单电池以形成电池单元，其中阳极双极板的上表面和/或阴极双极板的下表面为/ 在其圆周部分上形成有用于接收RTV的槽，以便提供密封，缓冲和定位接触，并且在分层的单电池之间实现最佳的压缩压力。

公开(公告)号：US20020110718A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-15

申请号：US09938684

申请日：2001-08-24

Applicant: Asia Pacific Fuel Cell Technologies, Ltd.

Inventor： Jefferson YS Yang

IPC: H01M008/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0228 ,  H01M8/0254 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: This invention is related to a bipolar plate for a fuel cell, the bipolar plate comprises a central area and a surrounding area, wherein the central area has a first side surface and a second side surface opposed to the first side surface, the central area is in a form of continuous corrugation which defines a plurality of grooves that are substantially parallel with and complementary to each other on each of the first side surface and the second side surface. The thickness of the bipolar plate of this invention can be very thin so as to decrease the dimension and weight of the fuel cell. The cost for manufacturing the fuel cell is also reduced by the simplified process of this invention.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于燃料电池的双极板，所述双极板包括中心区域和周围区域，其中所述中心区域具有第一侧表面和与所述第一侧表面相对的第二侧表面，所述中心区域是 以连续波纹的形式，其限定在第一侧表面和第二侧表面中的每一个上彼此基本平行并互补的多个凹槽。 本发明的双极板的厚度可以非常薄，以便减小燃料电池的尺寸和重量。 制造燃料电池的成本也通过本发明的简化过程而降低。