Patent ID: 6544679
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
A removable electrochemical cell assembly for operation with a manifold, comprising:a cell housing having an interface surface, a first chamber, a second chamber, and at least one mechanical connector; a central membrane separating the first chamber and the second chamber; at least one first inlet conduit and at least one first outlet conduit in fluid communication with the first chamber, the first inlet conduit and first outlet conduit extending from the first chamber through the interface surface and each having a fluid connector for removable engagement with the manifold; at least one first electrical conductor in the first chamber; at least one first electrical terminal extending from the first chamber through the interface surface, the first electrical terminal being electrically coupled to the first electrical conductor and having an electrical connector for removable engagement with the manifold; at least one second electrical conductor in the second chamber; and at least one second electrical terminal extending from the second chamber through the interface surface, the second electrical terminal being electrically coupled to the second electrical conductor and having an electrical connector for removable engagement with the manifold; wherein the interface provides the connectors of the first inlet and outlet conduits, and the connectors of the first and second electrical terminals in a removably engagable arrangement with the manifold.