Patent ID: 7629064
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A fuel cell assembly comprising: a pair of end plates; a plurality of fuel cells arranged adjacent one another to form a fuel cell stack disposed between said end plates; a terminal plate operable to conduct electrical current from said fuel cell stack and having an opening for transport of a fluid to or from said stack; a corrosion resistant member disposed between at least a portion of said terminal plate and at least a portion of said fuel cell stack, said corrosion resistant member conducting electrical current between said fuel cell stack and said terminal plate and defining a passage to conduct said fluid to or from said stack; a manifold member extending through one of said end plates, said manifold member having first and second ends with a peripheral exterior surface extending therebetween, said manifold member having a channel extending between said first and second ends to conduct said fluid to or from said passage, and said manifold member being distinct and separate from said end plates, said terminal plate and said corrosion resistant member; and wherein said channel of said manifold member and said passage of said corrosion resistant member prevent said fluid from contacting said terminal plate when being supplied through said opening of said terminal plate and a portion of said corrosion resistant member extends entirely through said opening in said terminal plate and is sealed against said manifold member.