Drainage device for hydrogen fuel cell

By employing a protective shell and heat dissipation device in the hydrogen fuel cell drainage system, the problem of easy damage to the drainage port and hydrogen discharge port is solved, achieving better heat dissipation and protection, and ensuring the normal operation of the hydrogen fuel cell.

CN223967199UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03XIE HYDROGEN (SHANGHAI) NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

Existing drainage devices for hydrogen fuel cells are not very protective, and the hydrogen discharge port and drainage port are exposed to the outside and are easily damaged by collisions, affecting the use of hydrogen fuel cells.

Method used

A drainage device for hydrogen fuel cells was designed, which uses a protective shell to cover the exhaust pipe and the drainage pipe, and combines a heat dissipation device, including heat dissipation fins and a heat dissipation fan, to improve heat dissipation efficiency. At the same time, a one-way valve is used to prevent water backflow and enhance structural protection.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents drainage and exhaust pipes from being damaged by collisions, improves the heat dissipation effect and service life of hydrogen fuel cells, and ensures the normal operation of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a drainage device for a hydrogen fuel cell, relates to the technical field of structures of drainage devices for hydrogen fuel cells, and aims to solve the problems that the existing drainage device for the hydrogen fuel cell is not high in protection property, an exhaust pipe and a drainage pipe are exposed outside, so that the drainage device is easily damaged due to collision, and the collision damage rate is up to 15%. According to the technical scheme, the hydrogen fuel cell comprises a hydrogen fuel cell box, heat dissipation fins are installed above and below the hydrogen fuel cell box, a heat dissipation device is installed on one side of the hydrogen fuel cell box, a heat dissipation seat is installed on one side of the heat dissipation device, a heat dissipation fan is installed in the heat dissipation seat, and the heat dissipation fan is installed in the heat dissipation seat. A hydrogen discharge seat is arranged at the front end of the hydrogen fuel cell box, an exhaust pipe is mounted in front of the hydrogen discharge seat, a hydrogen discharge port is formed in one end of the exhaust pipe, a water discharge seat is arranged at one end of the hydrogen discharge seat, a water discharge pipe is arranged at the front end of the water discharge seat, and a protective shell is mounted in front of the hydrogen fuel cell box.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hydrogen fuel cell drainage technology, and in particular to a drainage device for hydrogen fuel cells. Background Technology

[0002] A hydrogen fuel cell is a power generation device that directly converts the chemical energy of hydrogen and oxygen into electrical energy. Its basic principle is the reverse reaction of water electrolysis. Hydrogen and oxygen are supplied to the anode and cathode, respectively. After hydrogen diffuses outward through the anode and reacts with the electrolyte, it releases electrons and reaches the cathode through an external load. In this process, hydrogen and oxygen react to produce water and generate electrical energy as a byproduct. The water produced is discharged through a drainage device.

[0003] A search revealed that authorization announcement number CN221613933U discloses a drainage device for a hydrogen fuel cell, including a hydrogen fuel cell. A water outlet pipe is provided on one side of the hydrogen fuel cell, and the other end of the water outlet pipe is connected to a water storage tank. A base plate is provided at the bottom of the water storage tank, and a circular perforation is provided at the center of the base plate. A drainage pipe is provided below the circular perforation. Sliding rods are provided on both side walls of the water storage tank, and a sliding assembly is provided between the two sliding rods. The sliding assembly passes through a fixed block and is connected to the two sliding rods. A blocking block is fixedly connected to the lower part of the fixed block. Therefore, this utility model provides a drainage device for a hydrogen fuel cell, which can achieve the effect of completely draining the water in the water storage tank by utilizing the blocking block and the base plate.

[0004] However, existing drainage devices for hydrogen fuel cells are not very protective, with the hydrogen discharge port and drainage port exposed to the outside, making them susceptible to damage from impacts. This can lead to damage and affect the use of hydrogen fuel cells. Therefore, there is an urgent need in the market for a drainage device for hydrogen fuel cells to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drainage device for hydrogen fuel cells, which solves the problem mentioned in the background art that the existing drainage devices for hydrogen fuel cells have low protection, and the hydrogen discharge port and drainage port are exposed to the outside, making them easy to be damaged by collisions, thus affecting the use of hydrogen fuel cells.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A drainage device for a hydrogen fuel cell includes a hydrogen fuel cell housing, characterized in that: a heat dissipation fin is installed on both the top and bottom of the hydrogen fuel cell housing; a hydrogen exhaust seat and a water exhaust seat are provided at the front end of the hydrogen fuel cell housing; the hydrogen exhaust seat is connected to a hydrogen outlet via an exhaust pipe; the water exhaust seat is connected to a drain outlet via a drain pipe; a one-way valve is installed on one side of the drain pipe; a protective shell is provided at the front of the hydrogen fuel cell housing, covering the exhaust pipe and the drain pipe; and a heat dissipation device is installed on one side of the hydrogen fuel cell housing.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, this setup allows for convenient drainage and heat dissipation of the hydrogen fuel cell, thereby enabling the hydrogen fuel cell to operate better.

[0009] Furthermore, a hydrogen inlet seat is provided on one side of the upper end of the heat dissipation fins above the hydrogen fuel cell box, and an oxygen inlet seat is provided on the other side of the upper end of the heat dissipation fins above the hydrogen fuel cell box. The heat dissipation fins and the hydrogen fuel cell box are fixedly connected by fixing screws.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the heat dissipation device and the hydrogen fuel cell box can be easily installed and fixed with fixing screws, and the heat dissipation device can improve the heat dissipation effect of the hydrogen fuel cell.

[0011] Furthermore, a hydrogen inlet is provided on one side of the hydrogen inlet seat, and an oxygen inlet is provided on one side of the oxygen inlet seat.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, this configuration enables hydrogen fuel cells to operate conveniently.

[0013] Furthermore, one end of the hydrogen fuel cell box is provided with an installation end, one end of the heat dissipation device is provided with a fixing end, a heat dissipation base is installed on one side of the heat dissipation device, a heat dissipation fan is installed inside the heat dissipation base, the fixing end and the installation end are fixedly connected by fixing screws, and the fixing end and the installation end are fixed by fixing screws through the screw holes provided on the fixing end and the installation end, thereby facilitating the connection and fixation between the hydrogen fuel cell box and the heat dissipation device.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the heat dissipation device and the hydrogen fuel cell box can be easily installed and fixed, which can effectively improve the heat dissipation effect.

[0015] Furthermore, there are two cooling fans, which are symmetrical about the vertical center line of the heat dissipation device.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solutions, the heat dissipation effect can be effectively improved, thereby enabling the hydrogen fuel cell box to dissipate heat better and thus extending the service life of the hydrogen fuel cell box.

[0017] Furthermore, the other end of the hydrogen fuel cell box is provided with an installation end two, and one end of the protective shell is provided with a fixing end two. The fixing end two and the installation end two are fixedly connected by installation screws. Through the screw holes provided in the fixing end two and the installation end two, the installation screws can be used to fix the connection, thereby facilitating the connection and fixation between the hydrogen fuel cell box and the protective shell.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective shell and the hydrogen fuel cell box can be easily installed and fixed, and the protective shell can provide good protection for the hydrogen fuel cell box.

[0019] Furthermore, both ends of the protective shell are provided with mounting grooves, which are corresponding to the drain outlet and the hydrogen discharge outlet.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, this configuration allows the drain outlet and hydrogen outlet to operate conveniently.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] (1) The present invention can conveniently discharge the water generated by the hydrogen fuel cell box through the installed drain pipe, and the installed one-way valve can prevent the backflow of water after discharge, thereby affecting the use of the hydrogen fuel cell box. The installed protective shell can effectively protect the drain pipe, one-way valve and exhaust pipe, thus preventing the drain pipe, one-way valve and exhaust pipe from being easily damaged by collision, thereby affecting the use effect of the hydrogen fuel cell box.

[0023] (2) The present invention can improve the heat dissipation effect of the hydrogen fuel cell box by installing a heat dissipation device. By opening the heat dissipation fan installed inside the heat dissipation device, the heat generated by the hydrogen fuel cell box can be dissipated, avoiding damage to the inside of the hydrogen fuel cell box that may occur during the process. Through the coordinated design of the protective shell and the heat dissipation device, the contradiction between protection and heat dissipation efficiency in the prior art is solved. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a front view of the present invention without the protective outer shell;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Area A is a partially enlarged view of the cooling fan installation structure;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Section B is a magnified view of the connection details between the protective shell and the drain outlet.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Hydrogen fuel cell box; 101. Mounting end two; 102. Mounting end one; 2. Heat dissipation fins; 3. Hydrogen inlet seat; 4. Hydrogen inlet; 5. Oxygen inlet seat; 6. Oxygen inlet; 7. Fixing screw; 8. Heat dissipation device; 801. Fixing end one; 9. Fixing screw; 10. Heat dissipation base; 11. Cooling fan; 12. Hydrogen exhaust seat; 13. Exhaust pipe; 14. Hydrogen exhaust port; 15. Water exhaust seat; 16. Drain pipe; 17. One-way valve; 18. Drain outlet; 19. Protective shell; 1901. Fixing end two; 1902. Mounting groove; 20. Mounting screw. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0031] Please see Figures 1-5This utility model provides an embodiment of a drainage device for a hydrogen fuel cell, comprising a hydrogen fuel cell housing 1. A heat dissipation fin 2 is installed on both the top and bottom of the hydrogen fuel cell housing 1. The heat dissipation fin 2 is fixedly connected to the hydrogen fuel cell housing 1 by fixing screws 7. A hydrogen inlet seat 3 is provided on one side of the upper end of the heat dissipation fin 2 on the top of the hydrogen fuel cell housing 1, and an oxygen inlet seat 5 is provided on the other side of the upper end of the heat dissipation fin 2 on the top of the hydrogen fuel cell housing 1. A hydrogen inlet 4 is provided on one side of the hydrogen inlet seat 3, and the oxygen inlet seat 5... An oxygen inlet 6 is provided on one side of the hydrogen fuel cell tank 1. A heat dissipation device 8 is installed on one side of the heat dissipation device 8, and a heat dissipation base 10 is installed on one side of the heat dissipation device 8. A cooling fan 11 is installed inside the heat dissipation base 10. A hydrogen exhaust seat 12 is provided at the front end of the hydrogen exhaust seat 12, and an exhaust pipe 13 is installed in front of the hydrogen exhaust seat 12. A hydrogen exhaust port 14 is provided at one end of the exhaust pipe 13. A water exhaust seat 15 is provided at one end of the hydrogen exhaust seat 12, and a drain pipe 16 is provided at the front end of the water exhaust seat 15. A one-way valve 17 is installed on one side of the drain pipe 16. A drain outlet 18 is installed on one side of the valve 17, and a protective shell 19 is installed in front of the hydrogen fuel cell box 1. The heat dissipation fins 2 can improve the heat dissipation effect of the hydrogen fuel cell box 1, and the heat dissipation device 8 can further improve the heat dissipation effect of the hydrogen fuel cell box 1. The drain pipe 16 can facilitate drainage, and the one-way valve 17 can prevent water backflow. The protective shell 19 covers the exhaust pipe 13 and the drain pipe 16, which can improve the protection effect of the hydrogen fuel cell box 1 and can effectively protect the exhaust pipe 13, the drain pipe 16 and the one-way valve 17 from collision damage, thus avoiding damage to the drainage structure and affecting the use of the hydrogen fuel cell box 1. It should be noted that the air volume parameter of the cooling fan 11 is 61.99 cfm, the inner diameter of the drain pipe 16 is 20 mm, and the pressure resistance parameter of the one-way valve is 0.6-1.0 MPa. In order to save space and highlight the innovative elements of this patent, such as the specific working principle and working process of the hydrogen fuel cell, they will not be described in detail in this patent.

[0032] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5One end of the hydrogen fuel cell box 1 is provided with an installation end 102, and one end of the heat dissipation device 8 is provided with a fixing end 801. The fixing end 801 and the installation end 102 are fixedly connected by fixing screws 9, which can facilitate the installation and fixation of the heat dissipation device 8 and the hydrogen fuel cell box 1, thus effectively improving the heat dissipation effect. Two cooling fans 11 are provided, and the two cooling fans 11 are symmetrical about the vertical center line of the heat dissipation device 8. The other end of the hydrogen fuel cell box 1 is provided with an installation end 101, and one end of the protective shell 19 is provided with a fixing end 1901. The fixing end 1901 and the installation end 101 are fixedly connected by installation screws 20, which can facilitate the installation and fixation of the protective shell 19 and the hydrogen fuel cell box. The hydrogen fuel cell tank 1 is installed and fixed between the two ends. The protective shell 19 can provide good protection for the hydrogen fuel cell tank 1. The protective shell 19 has mounting grooves 1902 at both ends, which are corresponding to the drain outlet 18 and the hydrogen exhaust outlet 14. The cooling fan 11 can dissipate the heat generated by the hydrogen fuel cell tank 1 during use, so as to avoid overheating inside the hydrogen fuel cell tank 1 and thus affecting its use. The protective shell 19 can prevent the drain pipe 16 and the exhaust pipe 13 from being easily damaged by collision, thus affecting the use of the hydrogen fuel cell tank 1. The protective shell 19 is made of low-density polyethylene with a thickness of 0.8mm and the surface is coated with fire-retardant and wear-resistant coating through a spraying process.

[0033] Working principle: During use, the installed heat dissipation fins 2 can improve the heat dissipation effect of the hydrogen fuel cell box 1. By opening the heat dissipation fan 11 installed inside the heat dissipation device 8, the heat generated by the hydrogen fuel cell box 1 can be dissipated, preventing damage to the hydrogen fuel cell box 1 due to overheating. The installed drain pipe 16 can easily drain the water generated by the hydrogen fuel cell box 1. The installed one-way valve 17 can prevent backflow of water after drainage, thus affecting the use of the hydrogen fuel cell box 1. The installed protective shell 19 can effectively protect the drain pipe 16, one-way valve 17 and exhaust pipe 13, thus preventing damage to the drain pipe 16, one-way valve 17 and exhaust pipe 13 due to collision, thereby affecting the use performance of the hydrogen fuel cell box 1.

[0034] Compared to the water tank structure in the prior art, this utility model integrates a protective shell and a symmetrical heat dissipation design, making the hydrogen fuel cell less susceptible to damage while also providing heat dissipation, thus resolving the contradiction between protection and heat dissipation efficiency in the prior art.

[0035] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A drain device for a hydrogen fuel cell, comprising a hydrogen fuel cell tank (1), characterized by: The upper and lower of the hydrogen fuel cell box (1) are provided with a heat dissipation fin (2), the front end of the hydrogen fuel cell box (1) is provided with a hydrogen exhaust seat (12) and a water exhaust seat (15), the hydrogen exhaust seat (12) is connected with a hydrogen exhaust port (14) through an exhaust pipe (13), the water exhaust seat (15) is connected with a water exhaust port (18) through a water pipe (16), one side of the water pipe (16) is provided with a one-way valve (17), the front of the hydrogen fuel cell box (1) is provided with a protective shell (19), the protective shell (19) covers the exhaust pipe (13) and the water pipe (16), one side of the hydrogen fuel cell box (1) is provided with a heat dissipation device (8).

2. The water drain device for a hydrogen fuel cell according to claim 1, characterized by: The upper end of the heat dissipation fin (2) of the hydrogen fuel cell box (1) is provided with a hydrogen inlet seat (3) on one side, and the other side of the upper end of the heat dissipation fin (2) of the hydrogen fuel cell box (1) is provided with an oxygen inlet seat (5), and the heat dissipation fin (2) and the hydrogen fuel cell box (1) are fixedly connected through a fixing screw (7).

3. The drain device for a hydrogen fuel cell according to claim 2, characterized by: One side of the hydrogen inlet seat (3) is provided with a hydrogen inlet port (4), and one side of the oxygen inlet seat (5) is provided with an oxygen inlet port (6).

4. The water drain device for a hydrogen fuel cell according to claim 3, characterized by: One end of the hydrogen fuel cell box (1) is provided with a mounting end one (102), one side of the heat dissipation device (8) is provided with a heat dissipation seat (10), the inside of the heat dissipation seat (10) is provided with a heat dissipation fan (11), one end of the heat dissipation device (8) is provided with a fixed end one (801), and the fixed end one (801) and the mounting end one (102) are fixedly connected through a fixing screw (9).

5. The water drain device for a hydrogen fuel cell according to claim 4, characterized by: The heat dissipation fan (11) is provided with two, and the two heat dissipation fans (11) are symmetrical about the vertical center line of the heat dissipation device (8).

6. The drain device for a hydrogen fuel cell according to claim 5, characterized by: The other end of the hydrogen fuel cell box (1) is provided with a mounting end two (101), one end of the protective shell (19) is provided with a fixed end two (1901), and the fixed end two (1901) and the mounting end two (101) are fixedly connected through a mounting screw (20).

7. The drain apparatus for a hydrogen fuel cell according to claim 6, characterized by: Both ends of the protective shell (19) are provided with mounting grooves (1902), and the mounting grooves (1902) are correspondingly provided with the water exhaust port (18) and the hydrogen exhaust port (14).

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Patent Citations

  • Drainage device for hydrogen fuel cell

    CN221613933U