Abstract: A parallel module driver is disclosed and includes a modular backplane structure, a rectifier module and an inverter module. The modular backplane structure includes a plurality of connectors arranged equidistantly in a first direction. The rectifier module includes a rectifier-connection slot connected to one of the plurality of connectors in a second direction. The inverter module includes an inverter-connection slot connected to one of the plurality of connectors in the second direction. The rectifier module and the inverter module are arranged adjacent to each other, the rectifier-connection slot and the inverter-connection slot are connected to two adjacent connectors on the modular backplane structure, respectively. The lateral sides of the rectifier module and the inverter module are attached to each other, and respectively include a guiding element and a guiding groove matched with each other and limiting the rectifier module and the inverter module to slide in the second direction.

Abstract: A fuel cell includes a first mono-sided channel plate, at least one double-sided channel plate, a second mono-sided channel plate, a plurality of membrane electrode assemblies, and a plurality of rigid hydrophilic gaskets. The double-sided channel plate includes a first side channel and a second side channel. The membrane electrode assemblies are respectively disposed between the first mono-sided channel plate and the double-sided channel plate and between the double-sided channel plate and the second mono-sided channel plate. The rigid hydrophilic gaskets are respectively abutted between the first mono-sided channel plate and one of the membrane electrode assemblies, between one of the membrane electrode assemblies and the first side channel of the double-sided channel plate, between the second side channel of the double-sided channel plate and one of the membrane electrode assemblies, and between one of the membrane electrode assemblies and the second mono-sided channel plate.

Abstract: A fuel cell module includes an anode flow board, a cathode board, an intermediate adhesive layer, a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) including a membrane edge, and a leak-proof adhesive layer mounted on the membrane edge, thereby preventing contact between the intermediate adhesive layer and the membrane edge. The adhesive ability of the leak-proof adhesive layer to the membrane edge is higher than that of the intermediate adhesive layer to the membrane edge. Therefore, the methanol leakage from the membrane can be avoided.

Abstract: The invention provides a fuel cell module. The fuel cell module includes a membrane electrode assembly, a flow field plate and a current collector. The current collector, disposed between the membrane electrode assembly and the flow field plate, includes a first surface, a second surface and a plurality of openings. The first surface faces the membrane electrode assembly. The second surface is opposite to the first surface and faces the flow field plate. Each of the openings has an inner wall, and an acute angle is formed between the inner wall and the first surface. Additionally, each opening has a first diameter level with the first surface and a second diameter level with the second surface, wherein the first diameter is smaller than the second diameter.

Abstract: A fuel cell is provided, including an integrated cathode/anode flow board, a first anode current collector, a first cathode current collector, a first membrane electrode assembly, a second anode current collector, a second cathode current collector, and a second membrane electrode assembly. The integrated cathode/anode flow board includes first cathode channels for air to flow through, and a plurality of first anode channels for a fuel to flow through. The first cathode channels and the first anode channels are disposed on opposite sides of the integrated cathode/anode flow board. The first anode current collector contacts the first anode channels. The first membrane electrode assembly is sandwiched between the first anode current collector and the first cathode current collector. The second anode current collector contacts the first cathode channels. The second membrane electrode assembly is sandwiched between the second anode current collector and the second cathode current collector.

Abstract: A fuel cell includes a cathode board, a membrane electrode assembly, and an integrated anode flow board. The membrane electrode assembly contacts the cathode board. The integrated anode flow board includes an anode flow board and a current collector combined together. The current collector includes a raised portion abutting the membrane electrode assembly.

Abstract: A wave-shaped flow board suitable for a fuel cell includes an injection-molded body substrate, a reaction zone recessed into a surface of the body substrate, and a wave-shaped current collector, which defines a plurality of independent fuel channels. The wave-shaped current collector is integrally mounted in the reaction zone and comprises a bendable conductive lug portion for providing an electrical connection between the wave-shaped current collector and a circuit on the surface of the wave-shaped flow board.

Abstract: A membrane electrode module is provided. The membrane electrode module includes a membrane electrode assembly, a first fixing element and a second fixing element. The membrane electrode assembly includes an exchange-membrane, a first electrode and a second electrode. The exchange-membrane includes a first surface and a second surface. The first electrode is disposed on the first surface. The second electrode is disposed on the second surface. The first fixing element contacts the first surface. The second fixing element contacts the second surface, wherein the first fixing element and the second fixing element are joined to the exchange-membrane via heat-pressing to be fixed to the exchange-membrane.

Abstract: A flow board suited for fuel cell applications. The flow board includes a body substrate formed by injection molding methods, which is resistive to methanol or chemical corrosion and has superior mechanical properties. The flow board further includes a wave-shaped reaction zone having thereon a plurality of independent fuel channels. The body substrate and the wave-shaped reaction zone may be monolithic. Alternatively, a punched electrode plate affixed on the reaction zone may define the plurality of independent fuel channels.

Abstract: A fuel cell module includes a cathode board, an integral flow board integrated with a plurality of wave-shaped anode plates and membrane electrode assembly (MEA) interposed between the cathode board and the integral flow board. The integral flow board has a body substrate that is formed of ejection moldable polymers by using ejection-molding techniques. The wave-shaped anode plate defines a plurality of independent flow channels and is fittingly affixed in corresponding reaction zone of the body substrate.

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack consisting of a plurality of fuel cell units, a flow-distributing device, and a flow-confluence device; a fuel container; a housing encompassing and protecting the fuel cell stack and the fuel container; and a fan mounted on the housing for providing air to the cathodes of the fuel cell units. The fuel cell units have liquid inlet and liquid outlet, which are connected with the flow-distributing device and the flow-confluence device respectively.

Abstract: A fuel cell module includes an integral anode plate, a cathode plate, an array membrane electrode assembly (array MEA) and a pre-molded adhesive plate. The integral anode plate includes a flow board. A recess is disposed on a side of the flow board for accommodating a bendable lug of a unitary anode charge collector. The bendable lug is electrically connected to a cathode charge collector on the cathode board. The array MEA includes a plurality of MEA units and a proton exchange membrane. The pre-molded adhesive plate has openings for accommodating corresponding MEA units. The pre-molded adhesive plate has an intermediate rigid frame sandwiched between two adhesive layers.

Abstract: A fuel cell module includes an anode flow board, a cathode board, an intermediate adhesive layer, a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) including a membrane edge, and a leak-proof adhesive layer mounted on the membrane edge, thereby preventing contact between the intermediate adhesive layer and the membrane edge. The adhesive ability of the leak-proof adhesive layer to the membrane edge is higher than that of the intermediate adhesive layer to the membrane edge. Therefore, the methanol leakage from the membrane can be avoided.

Abstract: A flow board suited for fuel cell applications. The flow board includes a body substrate formed by injection molding methods, which is resistive to methanol or chemical corrosion and has superior mechanical properties. The flow board further includes a wave-shaped reaction zone having thereon a plurality of independent fuel channels. The body substrate and the wave-shaped reaction zone may be monolithic. Alternatively, a punched electrode plate affixed on the reaction zone may define the plurality of independent fuel channels.

Abstract: A fuel cell module includes a cathode board, an integral flow board integrated with a plurality of wave-shaped anode plates and membrane electrode assembly (MEA) interposed between the cathode board and the integral flow board. The integral flow board has a body substrate that is formed of ejection moldable polymers by using ejection-molding techniques. The wave-shaped anode plate defines a plurality of independent flow channels and is fittingly affixed in corresponding reaction zone of the body substrate.

Abstract: A flow board suitable for fuel cell applications is disclosed. The flow board includes a body substrate formed by injection molding methods, which is resistive to methanol or chemical corrosion and has superior mechanical properties. The flow board further includes a wave-shaped reaction zone having thereon a plurality of independent fuel channels. The body substrate and the wave-shaped reaction zone may be monolithic. Alternatively, a current collector affixed on the reaction zone may define the plurality of independent fuel channels.

Abstract: A prepreg for fuel cell obtained by soaking reinforcing glass fiber cloth in resin mixture and having the soaked cloth pre-dried to form incompletely cured prepreg which can be press-cured under temperature range of 60?˜200? to provide good mechanical and electrical property and high bonding strength, and when applied to fuel cell for bonding together the parts and components of the fuel cell the prepreg can also provide the effect of preventing crossover of fuel of the fuel cell and helping to the normal operation of the fuel cell.