Patent ID: 7131190
Filing Date: 2006-11-07
Classification: H01M,Y02B,Y02E,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for fabricating a membrane electrode assembly for use in a fuel cell, comprising: providing an anode side diffusion layer structure having at least a first anode side segment and a second anode side segment, at least one of which is coupled to a first engaging member configured for engagement with a feed mechanism; providing a cathode side diffusion layer structure having at least a first cathode side segment and a second cathode side segment, at least one of which is coupled to a second engaging member configured for engagement with a feed mechanism; disposing a membrane electrolyte between the anode side diffusion layer structure and the cathode side diffusion layer structure such that at least one of the engaging members is positioned to engage the feed mechanism to allow the anode diffusion layer structure and the cathode side diffusion layer structure to be moved.