A simple hydrogen production device for hydrogen fuel cells

By simplifying the structural design of the hydrogen production device using a plug-in fixed design and a compact component layout, the problem of poor portability of hydrogen production devices in existing hydrogen fuel cell systems is solved, improving the user experience and emergency response capabilities of portable devices.

CN224321398UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05SUZHOU QINGDE HYDROGEN ENERGY TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU QINGDE HYDROGEN ENERGY TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-06-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing hydrogen fuel cell systems, the hydrogen production device is complex to design, resulting in poor portability and making it difficult to meet the needs of portable devices.

Method used

Design a simple hydrogen production device for hydrogen fuel cells. It adopts a structure of main shell, mounting base, front cover and column. Water tank, hydrogen production reactor and dryer are fixed in the mounting base by plug-in type. Pump and battery are placed in the chamber and connected by hose. The front cover is equipped with a switch to control pump start and stop and charging port. The overall structure is compact and easy to disassemble and replace.

Benefits of technology

The structure of the hydrogen production unit has been simplified, making it easier to disassemble and replace, improving portability, enhancing the user experience and emergency response efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a simple hydrogen fuel cell is with hydrogen production device, including main casing, the main casing is by mounting seat, front end cover and stand, be equipped with three mounting sites of triangular arrangement in the mounting seat, form rear wall in mounting seat one side, and the rear wall and front end cover combination constitute the chamber for the battery and pump of deposit, and the stand is equipped in mounting seat between three mounting sites and rear wall, the stand is hollow, and with the chamber of deposit battery and pump intercommunication, the water pipe and water outlet pipe of pump stretch out from the top of stand, three mounting sites of mounting seat are respectively put into the water jar, hydrogen production reactor and dryer, and through the hose in proper order with water jar, pump, hydrogen production reactor and dryer intercommunication. The utility model discloses a simple hydrogen fuel cell is with hydrogen production device, this hydrogen production device structure simple, the assembly mode of each component is simple, is convenient for dismounting and replacement to realize the portability of hydrogen production device.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Small hydrogen fuel cells have broad application prospects in portable devices, mobile power sources, and backup power supplies. Hydrogen fuel cells can provide portable devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and cameras with longer battery life and faster charging speeds, improving the user experience. They can also offer higher energy density and longer lifespan in mobile power sources and backup power supplies, improving the efficiency and reliability of emergency response.

[0003] In existing technologies, hydrogen fuel cells can be designed as two separate devices: a hydrogen production unit and a hydrogen fuel cell. Hydrogen is produced by the hydrogen production unit and supplied to the fuel cell to generate electricity. To make the hydrogen fuel cell power source more portable, a simplified design for the hydrogen production unit could be considered. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a simple hydrogen production device for hydrogen fuel cells. The device has a simple structure, easy assembly of its components, and is easy to disassemble and replace, thus achieving portability.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is to design a simple hydrogen production device for a hydrogen fuel cell, characterized by: a main housing; the main housing is composed of a mounting base, a front end cover, and a column; the mounting base has three mounting positions arranged in a triangle, forming a rear wall on one side of the mounting base (the rear wall is the rear end cover in embodiment 1, and a side wall of the mounting base in embodiment 2), the rear wall and the front end cover together form a chamber for housing the battery and pump, and a column is erected in the mounting base between the three mounting positions and the rear wall; the column is hollow and communicates with the chamber housing the battery and pump; the pump's inlet pipe and outlet pipe extend from the top of the column; a water tank, a hydrogen production reactor, and a dryer are respectively placed in the three mounting positions of the mounting base, and the water tank, pump, hydrogen production reactor, and dryer are connected sequentially by hoses.

[0006] Furthermore, the front cover is also equipped with a switch for controlling the pump to start and stop and a charging port for charging the battery.

[0007] Furthermore, the mounting base has a triangular prism-shaped box structure; the top of the column is provided with a locking connecting column, and the upper part of the mounting base is provided with an upper end cover that matches the mounting base. The upper end cover is provided with a locking hole, and a rotating locking buckle is provided at the locking hole. When the upper end cover is installed on the upper part of the mounting base, the locking buckle is rotated, and the locking buckle and the top of the locking connecting column form a rotating snap-fit.

[0008] The advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the hydrogen production device for a simple hydrogen fuel cell has a simple structure; the water tank, hydrogen production reactor and dryer are fixed in the mounting base by plug-in type, which is convenient for disassembly and replacement; the pump and battery are placed in the cavity composed of the front end cover and the main shell, and the overall structure is compact. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 1.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main housing in Example 1.

[0011] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front cover and the components inside the front cover in Example 1.

[0012] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 2.

[0013] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of Example 2 after the top cover has been removed.

[0014] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the main housing in Example 2.

[0015] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the front cover and its internal components in Example 2.

[0016] The components include: main housing 1, mounting base 1-1, front end cover 1-2, column 1-3, water tank 2, hydrogen production reactor 3, dryer 4, battery 5, pump 6, switch 7, charging port 8, upper end cover 9, and latch 10. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Example

[0018] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, a simple hydrogen production device for a hydrogen fuel cell includes a main housing 1, which consists of a mounting base 1-1, a front cover 1-2, and a column 1-3. The mounting base 1-1 has three mounting positions arranged in a triangle. A rear cover is connected to one side of the mounting base 1-1. The rear cover and the front cover 1-2 are joined to form a chamber for housing a battery 5 and a pump 6 (the battery 5 supplies power to the pump 6). Behind the rear cover, the column 1-3 is located at the center of the three mounting positions of the mounting base 1-1. The column 1-3 is hollow inside and communicates with the rear cover. The water inlet pipe and water outlet pipe of the pump 6 extend from the top of the column 1-3.

[0019] The water tank 2, hydrogen production reactor 3, and dryer 4 are respectively placed in the three mounting positions of mounting base 1-1.

[0020] The hose (not shown in the diagram) is connected in sequence to water tank 2, pump 6, hydrogen production reactor 3, and dryer 4. Water from water tank 2 is pumped into hydrogen production reactor 3 via pump 6. Hydrogen is produced through the reaction in hydrogen production reactor 3, and the hydrogen gas is then discharged after passing through dryer 4 to power hydrogen fuel cells for electricity generation.

[0021] A switch 7 and a charging port 8 are also provided on the front cover 1-2. The switch 7 is used to control the start and stop of the pump 6, and the charging port 8 is used to charge the battery 5. Example

[0022] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a simple hydrogen production device for a hydrogen fuel cell includes a main housing 1, which consists of a mounting base 1-1, a front cover 1-2, and a column 1-3. The mounting base 1-1 has a triangular prism-shaped box structure and three mounting positions. The front cover 1-2 is mounted on the side wall of the mounting base 1-1. The front cover 1-2 contains a battery 5 and a pump 6 (the battery 5 supplies power to the pump 6). The column 1-3 is located on the inner side of the side wall of the mounting base 1-1 connected to the front cover 1-2. The column 1-3 is hollow and communicates with the front cover 1-2. The inlet and outlet pipes of the pump 6 extend from the top of the column 1-3.

[0023] A locking connection post is provided at the top of the columns 1-3.

[0024] The upper part of the mounting base 1-1 is equipped with an upper end cover 9 that matches the mounting base 1-1. The upper end cover 9 is provided with a locking hole and a rotating latch 10. When the upper end cover 9 is installed on the upper part of the mounting base 1-1, the latch 10 is rotated, and the latch 10 and the top of the latch connecting post form a rotating snap-fit, thereby achieving the purpose of fixing the upper end cover 9 on the upper part of the mounting base 1-1.

[0025] The water tank 2, hydrogen production reactor 3, and dryer 4 are respectively placed in the three mounting positions of mounting base 1-1.

[0026] The hose (not shown in the diagram) is connected in sequence to water tank 2, pump 6, hydrogen production reactor 3, and dryer 4. Water from water tank 2 is pumped into hydrogen production reactor 3 via pump 6. Hydrogen is produced in hydrogen production reactor 3, and the hydrogen gas is then discharged after passing through dryer 4 to power hydrogen fuel cells for electricity generation.

[0027] A switch 7 and a charging port 8 are also provided on the front cover 1-2. The switch 7 is used to control the start and stop of the pump 6, and the charging port 8 is used to charge the battery 5.

[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A simple hydrogen production device for a hydrogen fuel cell, characterized in that: The device includes a main housing; the main housing consists of a mounting base, a front cover, and a column; the mounting base has three mounting positions arranged in a triangle, forming a rear wall on one side of the mounting base, and the rear wall and the front cover together form a chamber for housing the battery and pump; a column is erected in the mounting base between the three mounting positions and the rear wall; the column is hollow and communicates with the chamber housing the battery and pump; the pump's inlet pipe and outlet pipe extend from the top of the column; a water tank, a hydrogen production reactor, and a dryer are respectively placed in the three mounting positions of the mounting base, and the water tank, pump, hydrogen production reactor, and dryer are connected in sequence by flexible hoses.

2. The simplified hydrogen production device for a hydrogen fuel cell according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front cover is also equipped with a switch for controlling the pump to start and stop and a charging port for charging the battery.

3. A simplified hydrogen production device for a hydrogen fuel cell according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base has a triangular prism-shaped box structure; the top of the column is provided with a locking connecting column, and the upper part of the mounting base is provided with an upper end cover that matches the mounting base. The upper end cover is provided with a locking hole, and a rotating locking buckle is provided at the locking hole. When the upper end cover is installed on the upper part of the mounting base, the locking buckle is rotated, and the locking buckle and the top of the locking connecting column form a rotating snap-fit.