Form-in-place fastening for fuel cell assemblies

Details Form-in-place fastening for fuel cell assemblies Form-in-place fastening for fuel cell assemblies

2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Ryan, Patrick Joseph (Department: 1745)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

With pressure equalizing means for liquid immersion operation

C429S006000, C429S006000

Reexamination Certificate

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11025267

ABSTRACT:
A fuel cell sub-assembly includes first and second flow field plates each comprising several fastener apertures defined at a number of fastening locations. A membrane electrode assembly is situated between the first and second flow field plates and includes several fastener apertures defined at a number of fastening locations, the respective fastener apertures aligned to define fastening holes. A form-in-place fastener formed of an elastomeric material is disposed in each of the fastening holes. The elastomeric material facilitates volumetric displacement of the form-in-place fasteners in response to placing the fuel cell sub-assembly in compression.

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