Patent ID: 8535845
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A seal assembly for a fuel cell comprising: a bipolar plate including a first plate, a second plate, and at least one header opening formed therein, the first plate including an elongate sealing member formed therein with a first lateral side and a spaced apart second lateral side and at least one sealing surface disposed therebetween; the second plate including a substantially planar surface; a unitized electrode assembly having a first surface and a second surface; a first seal disposed on the first surface of the unitized electrode assembly adapted to form a substantially fluid tight seal between the unitized electrode assembly and the sealing member of the first plate; and a second seal disposed on the second surface of the unitized electrode assembly adapted to form a substantially fluid tight seal between the unitized electrode assembly and an adjacent plate; wherein the sealing member, the planar surface, and the unitized electrode assembly are adjacent to and circumscribe the at least one header opening of the bipolar plate.