Patent ID: 6174616
Filing Date: 2001-01-16
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
A fuel cell plate, comprising:a first face, and a second face directed opposite to said first face;an inlet fluid manifold and an outlet fluid manifold, the inlet and outlet fluid manifolds each extending through the first and second faces of the plate;an inlet opening spaced from said inlet fluid manifold, and an outlet opening, spaced from said outlet fluid manifold, the inlet and outlet openings each extending through the first and second faces of the plate;an inlet channel on the first face of the plate extending from the inlet manifold to the inlet opening, and an outlet channel on the first face of the plate extending from the outlet manifold to the outlet opening;an active area channel on the second face of the plate extending from the inlet opening to the outlet opening; anda first formation on the second face opposite said inlet channel preventing fluid communication on said second face directly between the inlet fluid manifold and said active area channel, and a second formation on the second face opposite said outlet channel preventing fluid communication on said second face directly between said outlet manifold and said active area channel.