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Method for manufacturing a membrane assembly for a fuel cell with catalyst-free edge to the frame; membrane assembly and fuel cell with membrane assembly
US11456475B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11456475-B2 |
| Application number | US-202016812630-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Publication date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2022 |
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A method for manufacturing a membrane assembly for a fuel cell, which membrane assembly includes a membrane with a catalyst layer and a frame arranged on the same side of the membrane and a gap between the catalyst layer and the frame. To allow an easy and cost-effective way for manufacturing such a membrane assembly, the manufacturing method may include the following steps:positioning a first decal layer, which is made of the same material as the first catalyst layer, on the first side of the membrane in a way that the first decal layer overlaps the frame,positioning a second decal layer, which is made of the same material as the second catalyst layer, on the second side of the membrane,pressing the first decal layer and the second decal layer against each other with the membrane and the frame positioned in-between.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A method for manufacturing a membrane assembly for a fuel cell, which membrane assembly comprises a membrane with a first side and a second side, a first catalyst layer arranged on the first side of the membrane and a second catalyst layer arranged on the second side of the membrane, a frame arranged at least on the first side of the membrane, wherein the frame encircles the first catalyst layer in a plane of the main extension direction of the first catalyst layer, and a gap between the first catalyst layer and the frame, the method comprising the following steps: positioning a first decal layer, which is made of the same material as the first catalyst layer, on the first side of the membrane relative to the frame, which is positioned on the first side of the membrane, in a way that the first decal layer overlaps the frame, positioning a second decal layer, which is made of the same material as the second catalyst layer, on the second side of the membrane, pressing the first decal layer and the second decal layer towards each other with the membrane and the frame positioned in-between, wherein with increasing distance from the frame, the pressure applied while pressing increases, resulting in the first decal layer not adhering to the first side of the membrane next to the frame. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the positioning of the second decal layer is carried out in a way that the second decal layer overlaps a projection of the frame into a plane of the second decal layer. 3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the pressing is carried out with two pressing surfaces both overlapping the frame. 4. The method according claim 1 , wherein prior to the positioning of the first decal layer and the second decal layer the frame is arranged on the membrane by a separate pressing procedure. 5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein prior to the positioning of the first decal layer and the second decal layer the frame is positioned on the membrane to be fixed to the membrane in the following step of pressing the first decal layer and the second decal layer against each other. 6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the frame is varied for adjusting the width of the gap.
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Fuel cells with polymeric electrolytes · CPC title
- H01M8/1004Primary
characterised by membrane-electrode assemblies [MEA] (H01M8/12 takes precedence) · CPC title
with sealing or supporting means in the form of a frame · CPC title
Pressing, rolling, calendering (membrane electrode assemblies H01M8/1004) · CPC title
- H01M4/8814Primary
Temporary supports, e.g. decal · CPC title
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- What does patent US11456475B2 cover?
- A method for manufacturing a membrane assembly for a fuel cell, which membrane assembly includes a membrane with a catalyst layer and a frame arranged on the same side of the membrane and a gap between the catalyst layer and the frame. To allow an easy and cost-effective way for manufacturing such a membrane assembly, the manufacturing method may include the following steps:positioning a first …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Cellcentric Gmbh & Co Kg, Ford Motor Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H01M8/1004. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Sep 27 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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