摘要 |
A method of assembling a fuel cell plate assembly, the method comprising: placing a bipolar plate on a build point platform (1602); placing a prefabricated first fluid diffusion layer on, and in alignment with, the bipolar plate (1606); dispensing a first track of adhesive adjacent both the bipolar plate and a peripheral edge of the first fluid diffusion layer (1610); and placing a prefabricated ?E? and second fluid diffusion layer in sealing engagement with the first track of adhesive and thereby forming a seal between the bipolar plate, the peripheral edge of the first fluid diffusion layer and the ?E? and second fluid diffusion layer (1612) wherein the method comprises lowering the build point platform (1604, 1608) before or after any or all of the placing or dispensing steps (1302, 1606, 1610, 1612). |