Patent ID: 7070875
Filing Date: 2006-07-04
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A fuel cell assembly comprising; a plurality of fuel cells arranged in the form of a stack between first and second end plates, each of said fuel cells including an anode electrode, a cathode and a porous electrolyte matrix arranged between said anode and cathode electrode; a plurality of pairs of current collectors and bipolar plates wherein each one of said pairs is arranged between adjacent fuel cells in said stack; an electrolyte reservoir for compensating electrolyte losses from said plurality of fuel cells, said electrolyte reservoir positioned in the vicinity of one end of said fuel stack and said reservoir including a plurality of hollow chambers wherein the electrolyte is introduced into said hollow chambers as a component of a spreadable or flowing paste, wherein additional components of the paste result in a porous body after curing.