SEPARABLE FUEL CARTRIDGE

摘要

A fuel supply ( 10 ) is attachable to a fuel cell system ( 12 ). The fuel supply includes a fuel supply connector ( 14 ) configured to be attached to the fuel cell system. A fuel supply connector automatically separates the fuel supply from the fuel cell system in a predetermined manner if exposed to a separation load. Valves ( 24, 26 ) or filler material ( 23 a-d) are used to automatically stop the flow of fuel through the fuel supply connector. Alternatively, the fuel supply connector includes a flexible tube ( 114 ) and a valve disposed within the connector. The flexibility of the tube prevents the connector from breaking in case of a separation load.