Patent ID: 6017648
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y02P

Abstract:
A fluid flow plate assembly for a fuel cell comprising:a fluid flow plate having at least one open-face flow channel bounded by lands, and a manifold hole whose perimeter constitutes a section of a fluid manifold of the fuel cell, said at least one open-face flow channel intersecting said manifold hole; andmeans for forming a sealed passage extending from the manifold hole along the at least one flow channel, wherein the means for forming a sealed passage comprises an insertable bridgepiece comprising a substantially planar member having a top surface and a side surface; andwherein when the bridgepiece is inserted onto the at least one flow channel, the top surface forms a substantially flush surface with the lands bounding the flow channel, and the side surface forms a section of the fluid manifold.