Patent ID: 7358005
Filing Date: 2008-04-15
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A fuel cell stack assembly comprising: at least a first fuel cell and a second fuel cell electrically coupled together such that at least one sealed passage extends between said first and second fuel cells, each said fuel cell comprising at least one hollow manifold comprising a wall extending between a first end and a second end, each said wall defining a chamber therein, said wall comprising at least one opening extending therethrough in flow communication with said chamber; and at least one fuel cell isolation device including a jumper, said fuel cell isolation device coupled in flow communication with each of said fuel cell hollow manifold, said at least one fuel cell isolation device being variably positionable during fuel cell stack assembly operation for selectively stopping fluid flow through at least one of said fuel cells and for positioning said jumper to short circuit said at least one fuel cell.