Portable fuel cell systems and methods therefor

摘要

A fuel cell system including, among other things, one or more of a fuel cell, a fuel reservoir, a current collecting circuit, a plenum, or a system cover. The fuel reservoir is configured to store fuel, and may include a regulator for controlling an output fuel pressure and a refueling port. A surface of the fuel reservoir may be positioned adjacent a first fuel cell portion. The current collecting circuit is configured to receive and distribute fuel cell power and may be positioned adjacent a second fuel cell portion. The plenum may be formed when the fuel reservoir and the first fuel cell portion are coupled or by one or more flexible fuel cell walls. The system cover allows air into the system and when combined when a fuel pressure in the plenum, may urge contact between the fuel cell and the current collecting circuit.

主权项

1. A fuel cell system comprising:
a fuel reservoir configured to store a fuel therein; a fuel cell layer in fluidic contact with the fuel reservoir, the fuel cell layer including a flexible wall; and a fuel plenum formed between the fuel reservoir and the fuel cell layer; wherein the fuel cell layer is configured to move when the fuel plenum is pressurized with the fuel.