Patent ID: 6727016
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
A fuel cell device comprising:a base portion, formed of a singular body, and having a major surface; at least one fuel cell membrane electrode assembly formed on the major surface of the base portion; a water recovery and recirculating system positioned to recover reaction water from the at least one fuel cell membrane electrode assembly; a fluid supply channel defined in the base portion and communicating with the at least one fuel cell membrane electrode assembly, the fluid supply channel including a mixing chamber and at least one fuel-bearing fluid inlet; a water recovery and recirculation channel defined in the base portion and communicating with the at least one fuel cell membrane electrode assembly, the water recovery and recirculation channel in communication with the water recovery and recirculating system; an exhaust separation chamber spaced apart from the fluid supply channel for exhausting gases from the at least one fuel cell membrane electrode assembly, in combination, the at least one fuel cell membrane electrode assembly, the water recovery and recirculating system, the cooperating fluid supply channel, the water recovery and recirculation channel and the cooperating exhaust separation chamber forming a single fuel cell system; a plurality of electrical components formed in the base portion for electrical integration of the fuel cell assembly.