Nested datum structures on bipolar plates prevent inter-cell sliding under high acceleration loads up to 160 g without adding weight or complexity.
A battery cell stack uses a deformable cushion member between current collector and end bipolar plates to maintain electrical conductivity.
A fuel cell monitor cell uses controlled hydrogen pressure loss to detect system abnormalities.
A clad copper wire with Crofer cladding conducts current in fuel cell current collectors while resisting oxidizing and reducing environments.
Segmented housing with a heat exchanger separates stagnant and ventilated zones, reducing corrosion risks while maintaining cooling efficiency.
Segmented open electrolyte flow channels with weirs minimize ionic leakage currents and ensure uniform pressure distribution in fuel cell stacks.
A bipolar plate uses structural ribs to form fluid communication channels between peripheral cut-outs and active zones.
A bonded polyimide fuel cell package integrates resistive heaters and fluid manifolds into a single layered structure.
Segmented gas-flow passages with internal reinforcing portions prevent deformation and leakage while minimizing pressure loss in fuel cell stacks.
Dynamic cathode stoichiometry control minimizes relative humidity excursions during stack load transients, preventing membrane drying or water accumulation.
Ribs on a resin fluid manifold member reduce weight while maintaining structural integrity and improving heat dissipation efficiency.
Inclined grooves on bipolar plates direct electrolyte flow through independent introduction and discharge paths, resolving insufficient circulation at corners.