Patent ID: 7803493
Filing Date: 2010-09-28
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A fuel cell assembly repeat unit comprising: a separating structure configured to separate a first reactant and a second reactant, said separating structure having a first lid including an opening therethrough and a second lid bonded to the first lid; a solid oxide fuel cell comprising a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electrolyte interposed between said first and second electrodes; a passage defined by a space between said first lid and said second lid for introducing said second reactant to said second electrode; a first compliant structure in contact with said first electrode of said solid oxide fuel cell; and a second compliant structure in contact with said second electrode of said solid oxide fuel cell and said second lid, wherein said electrolyte is bonded to said separating structure with said first electrode situated within said opening of said separating structure and said second electrode situated within said passage, and wherein said first compliant structure and said second compliant structure serve a dual purpose of accommodating movement of said fuel cell assembly repeat unit and forming flow passages for said first reactant and said second reactant.