Method and apparatus for fuel cell stack assembly

摘要

A method and apparatus for assembling a fuel cell stack is disclosed, wherein the apparatus includes a plurality of dunnage cassettes adapted to cooperate with a plurality of containers, a fixture, and an assembly device to simultaneously assemble a plurality of membrane electrode assemblies together with a plurality of bipolar plates.

主权项

1. An apparatus for assembling a fuel cell stack comprising:
a plurality of dunnage cassettes releasably receiving one of a membrane electrode assembly and a bipolar plate therein, each of the dunnage cassettes including a raised portion formed adjacent at least a portion of the edges of the dunnage cassettes to form a recessed area, the recessed area receiving the one of the membrane electrode assembly and the bipolar plate, the raised portion including at least one slot formed therein for locating and retaining the one of the membrane electrode assembly and the bipolar plate, each of the dunnage cassettes configured to be slideably received in at least one container of the apparatus.