Patent ID: 8426080
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: H01M,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A fuel cell system, comprising: a fuel cell; a connecting part configured and positioned to connect a fuel cartridge, the connecting part including a movable valve-pressing element positioned to abut a valve of the fuel cartridge and movable to a position to press the valve to an open position; a signal-producing sensor attached to the connecting part at a position facing and actuated by the fuel cartridge when the fuel cartridge is being connected to the connecting part; and a controller connected to the sensor and configured to cause the moving of the movable valve-pressing element to the position to press the valve of the fuel cartridge to the open position in response to the sensor abutting the fuel cartridge, thereby supplying a fuel from the fuel cartridge connected to the connecting part to start replacement of gas in the fuel cell system.