Patent ID: 7166381
Filing Date: 2007-01-23
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An air breathing direct methanol fuel cell pack comprising: two membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) forming a plurality of single cells having an electrolyte membrane, a plurality of anodes on a first plane of the electrolyte membrane and a plurality of cathodes on a second plane of the electrolyte membrane correspondingly to the anodes, the second plane being opposed to the first plane; a fuel supply unit storing fuel having two fuel supply plates with a plurality of fuel supply holes through which the fuel passes, wherein the fuel supply plates are provided at both sides of the fuel supply unit facing the respective MEAs, and the fuel supply unit is disposed between the MEAs; and wicking sheets interposed between each of the MEAs and the fuel supply plates, diffusing the fuel supplied through the fuel supply plates to supply the fuel to the anodes of the MEAs.