Patent ID: 7736784
Filing Date: 2010-06-15
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A fuel cell system comprising: a fuel storage tank for storing hydrogen-containing fuel; a membrane electrode assembly comprising a polymer membrane and first and second catalytic layers provided on first and second sides of the polymer membrane, respectively; and a fuel feeder provided to allow fluid communication between the fuel storage tank and the first catalytic layer formed on the first side of the polymer membrane; wherein the fuel feeder comprises an injection nozzle assembly having a housing defining a fuel chamber for accommodating the hydrogen-containing fuel supplied from the fuel storage tank, the housing having a first side formed with an outlet through which the hydrogen-containing fuel accommodated in the fuel chamber is discharged, a reforming catalytic layer coated on an inside surface of the housing and an injection means for discharging the hydrogen-containing fuel toward the outlet, the injection means provided in the fuel chamber.