WO2015098068A1 - 燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法及び製造装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a manufacturing method and a manufacturing apparatus for an electrode frame assembly for a fuel cell.
- Patent Document 1 describes a membrane electrode assembly, a fuel cell using the membrane electrode assembly, and a manufacturing method thereof.
- an electrode catalyst layer is formed on a strip-shaped electrolyte membrane at a predetermined interval, a diffusion layer (GDL) smaller than the electrode catalyst layer is disposed on the electrode catalyst layer, and the frame A membrane electrode assembly has been manufactured by stacking a frame having an opening so that the diffusion layer is fitted into the opening.
- GDL diffusion layer
- the diffusion layer is disposed in the opening of the frame without overlapping the diffusion layer.
- the size (area) of the opening of the frame is considerably larger than the size (area) of the diffusion layer. Therefore, a large gap may be generated between the edge of the opening of the frame and the diffusion layer.
- the gap between the frame and the diffusion layer may increase to about 2 mm.
- the following problems have conventionally occurred.
- the gap between the frame and the diffusion layer is made large, the size (area) of the entire fuel cell including the frame is considerably larger than the size (area) of the power generation region (electrode catalyst layer). I was waiting. For this reason, the cell size is increased, which causes high cost.
- the electrolyte membrane (and the catalyst electrode layer) is exposed from the gap, so that cell performance deteriorates early. There was a possibility.
- the present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and can be realized as the following forms.
- the manufacturing method of the electrode frame assembly for fuel cells is provided.
- This method of manufacturing an electrode frame assembly for a fuel cell is punched by (a) a step of placing the frame and the diffusion layer in an overlapping manner, and (b) punching the diffusion layer and the frame in an overlapped state. Forming an opening in the frame having a shape matching the diffusion layer.
- the punched diffusion layer and the shape of the opening of the frame are matched, it is possible to make the placement tolerance of the diffusion layer and the placement tolerance of the frame almost zero, and as a result, the fuel cell The cell can be made compact.
- the punched diffusion layer is maintained in the opening of the frame while maintaining the positions of the punched diffusion layer and the frame in the width direction and the length direction. May be provided. According to this embodiment, since the diffusion layer and the frame are combined while maintaining the punched diffusion layer and the position in the width direction and the length direction of the frame, the diffusion layer placement tolerance and the frame placement tolerance are not considered. It becomes possible to combine a diffusion layer and a frame. As a result, the fuel cell can be made compact and the manufacturing process can be simplified.
- the shape of the punching is substantially rectangular, and further has a fitting shape at least at one side or corner of the substantially rectangular shape. Also good. According to this embodiment, both the frame and the diffusion layer can be hardly separated from each other during transportation. As a result, the manufacturing process can be simplified.
- the fitting shape is a shape in which the outer edge side of the substantially rectangular shape is convex in the diffusion layer, and the side of the substantially rectangular shape May be formed at a side parallel to the conveyance direction of the frame, or at a corner of the substantially rectangular shape. According to this embodiment, it is possible to further make it difficult to separate both the frame and the diffusion layer during transportation.
- the fitting shape in the punched diffusion layer may have a receding angle portion having a receding angle with respect to the transport direction. According to this embodiment, it is possible to further make it difficult to separate both the frame and the diffusion layer during transportation.
- the normal direction of the punched diffusion layer Even if punched obliquely with respect to the normal direction from the diffusion layer side so that the size on the frame side is smaller than the size on the opposite side of the frame in the normal direction of the punched diffusion layer Good.
- the punched diffusion layer is small on the frame side and large on the side opposite to the frame.
- the punched frame (frame) is large on the diffusion layer side and small on the frame side, so that the punched diffusion layer can be easily supported by the punched frame.
- the diffusion layer may be formed of carbon paper. According to this embodiment, since the diffusion layer is formed of carbon paper, there is tension and it is difficult to separate from the frame.
- the frame may be formed of a transparent resin. According to this embodiment, since the frame is formed of a transparent resin, it is easy to align the fuel cell electrode frame assembly with another member, for example, the catalyst layer bonded electrolyte membrane, by viewing from the frame side. It becomes.
- the manufacturing apparatus of the electrode frame assembly for fuel cells includes a first roller around which a diffusion layer sheet is wound, a second roller around which a frame sheet is wound, the diffusion layer sheet, and the frame sheet. And a punching device for forming an opening in the frame having a shape matching the punched diffusion layer by simultaneously punching the sheet of the diffusion layer and the sheet of the frame in an overlapped state. And comprising.
- a punching device for forming an opening in the frame having a shape matching the punched diffusion layer by simultaneously punching the sheet of the diffusion layer and the sheet of the frame in an overlapped state. And comprising.
- the punched diffusion layer and the shape of the opening of the frame are matched, it is possible to make the placement tolerance of the diffusion layer and the placement tolerance of the frame almost zero, and as a result, the fuel cell The cell can be made compact.
- the punching device includes a blade for performing the punching, and holds the punched diffusion layer when the blade is moved backward after the punching. And a pressing member for fitting into the opening of the frame. According to this aspect, it becomes possible to combine the diffusion layer and the frame while fixing the positions of the punched diffusion layer and the punched frame in the width direction and the length direction, and the positional deviation between the diffusion layer and the frame. Can be suppressed.
- the shape of the punching is substantially rectangular, and further has a fitting shape at least at one side or corner of the substantially rectangular shape. May be. According to this embodiment, both the frame and the diffusion layer can be hardly separated from each other during transportation. As a result, the manufacturing process can be simplified.
- the fitting shape is a shape in which the outer edge side of the substantially rectangular shape is protruded in the diffusion layer, and the side of the substantially rectangular shape May be formed at a side parallel to the conveyance direction of the frame, or at a corner of the substantially rectangular shape. According to this embodiment, it is possible to further make it difficult to separate both the frame and the diffusion layer during transportation.
- the fitting shape in the punched diffusion layer may have a receding angle portion having a receding angle with respect to the transport direction. According to this embodiment, it is difficult to separate the diffusion layer from the frame during transportation.
- the punched shape is a rectangle, and blades for punching two opposite sides of the rectangle include a sheet of the diffusion layer and a sheet of the frame.
- the diffusion is performed such that when punched, the size of the punched diffusion layer on the frame side in the normal direction is smaller than the size of the punched diffusion layer on the side opposite to the frame in the normal direction. You may punch out diagonally with respect to the normal line direction of the said diffusion layer from the layer side.
- the punched diffusion layer is small on the frame side and large on the side opposite to the frame.
- the punched frame (frame) is large on the diffusion layer side and small on the frame side, so that the punched diffusion layer can be easily supported by the punched frame.
- the diffusion layer may be formed of carbon paper. According to this embodiment, since the diffusion layer is formed of carbon paper, there is tension and it is difficult to separate from the frame.
- the frame may be formed of a transparent resin. According to this embodiment, since the frame is formed of a transparent resin, it is easy to align the fuel cell electrode frame assembly with another member, for example, the catalyst layer bonded electrolyte membrane, by viewing from the frame side. It becomes.
- the present invention can be realized in various modes.
- the present invention can be realized in the form of a method for manufacturing an electrode frame assembly for a fuel cell, a manufacturing apparatus, and a method for manufacturing a fuel cell.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the fuel cell stack 10.
- the fuel cell stack 10 has a configuration in which a plurality of power generation units 100 are arranged in series.
- the power generation unit 100 includes a catalyst layer bonded electrolyte membrane 110 (hereinafter referred to as “CCM110”), a cathode side diffusion layer 120, an anode side diffusion layer 130, a reinforcing frame 140, and a separator plate 150. , 160.
- the CCM 110 includes a proton-conductive electrolyte membrane, and a cathode-side catalyst layer and an anode-side catalyst layer that are respectively coated on both surfaces of the electrolyte membrane.
- the anode side catalyst layer is applied over the entire area of the first surface of the electrolyte membrane, while the cathode side catalyst layer is only part of the rectangular area (power generation area) of the second surface of the electrolyte membrane. It is coated on.
- the anode-side catalyst layer may have a smaller amount of catalyst per unit area than the cathode-side catalyst layer (typically 1/2 or less, for example, about 1/3). This is because applying the catalyst to the entire area of the first surface does not cause excessive waste, but the coating process is simplified.
- the cathode side catalyst layer has a larger amount of catalyst per unit area than the anode side catalyst layer, it is possible to reduce useless catalyst by coating only a small area.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 and the anode side diffusion layer 130 are made of, for example, carbon paper or carbon non-woven fabric. Since the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is fitted into the opening of the frame 140 and transported together with the frame 140 in the manufacturing process as will be described later, the cathode diffusion layer 120 is formed of a stretched material so as not to easily fall off from the opening during transportation. It is preferable to do. From this point of view, the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is preferably formed of carbon paper rather than carbon non-woven fabric.
- the CCM 110, the cathode side diffusion layer 120, and the anode side diffusion layer 130 are collectively referred to as a membrane electrode assembly (Membrane Electrode Assembly) or a membrane electrode diffusion layer assembly (Membrane Electrode Gas-fusion-layer Assembly).
- the membrane electrode assembly or the membrane electrode diffusion layer assembly is referred to as “MEA”.
- the frame 140 is preferably formed of a material that can transmit ultraviolet rays, such as polypropylene, and is particularly preferably formed of a transparent material.
- the MEA and the frame 140 are collectively referred to as a “fuel cell electrode frame assembly”.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is disposed on one surface of the CCM 110, and the anode side diffusion layer 130 is disposed on the other surface of the CCM 110.
- the size of the anode side diffusion layer 130 is formed to be approximately the same as the size of the electrolyte membrane of the CCM 110.
- the size of the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is smaller than the size of the electrolyte membrane of the CCM 110 and the anode side diffusion layer 130.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is formed in a shape smaller than the cathode side catalyst layer, and is arranged so that the cathode side diffusion layer 120 fits in the region of the cathode side catalyst layer.
- the frame 140 is a reinforcing plate-like member, and is arranged so as to surround the entire outer periphery of the CCM 110, the cathode side diffusion layer 120, and the anode side diffusion layer 130.
- the frame 140 is bonded to a portion of one surface of the CCM 110 that protrudes from the cathode side diffusion layer 120.
- the region bonded to the frame 140 does not diffuse the reaction gas and does not contribute to power generation. Therefore, the cathode side catalyst layer may not be formed. That is, the frame 140 and the electrolyte membrane of the CCM 110 may be bonded. Thereby, the usage-amount of the catalyst metal which is a noble metal can be reduced in an adhesion part.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is made of carbon paper
- the cathode side diffusion layer is formed in the cathode side diffusion region in order to prevent the carbon paper fibers from sticking into the electrolyte membrane. It may be formed slightly larger than the layer 120.
- Separator plates 150 and 160 are metal plate-like members having irregularities.
- An oxygen flow path 155 is formed between the separator plate 150 and the cathode side diffusion layer 120, and a hydrogen flow path 165 is formed between the separator plate 160 and the anode side diffusion layer 130.
- a coolant channel 170 is formed between 150 and the separator plate 160.
- FIG. 2 is an explanatory view for explaining the manufacturing process of the fuel cell electrode frame assembly 180 in the present embodiment.
- the MEA with the diffusion layer is formed first, and then the frame 140 is arranged on the MEA so that the cathode diffusion layer of the MEA fits in the opening of the frame 140, and the fuel cell electrode frame.
- the assembly 180 was manufactured.
- the sheet material of the frame 140 (referred to as “frame sheet 140s”) and the sheet material of the cathode side diffusion layer 120 (referred to as “cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s”), are simultaneously punched out to form a frame / diffusion layer assembly in which the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is fitted into the frame 140, and then the frame / diffusion layer assembly and the anode on which the CCM 110 is attached.
- the fuel cell electrode frame assembly 180 is manufactured by attaching the side diffusion layer 130.
- the cathode-side diffusion layer sheet 120s is overlaid on the frame sheet 140s. Both the frame sheet 140s and the cathode-side diffusion layer sheet 120s have a sheet shape in which no opening is formed. In this example, the frame sheet 140s is formed thin in a region overlapping the anode side diffusion layer sheet 130s.
- a Thomson blade (or engraving blade, pinnacle blade) 200 (hereinafter also referred to as “blade 200”) for punching a member into a substantially rectangular shape is inserted from the cathode diffusion layer sheet 120s side to the cathode side.
- the diffusion layer sheet 120s and the frame sheet 140s are punched out.
- the moving direction of the blade 200 is parallel to the normal line NL of the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s.
- the punched substantially rectangular member is called the cathode side diffusion layer 120 and the frame remaining portion 140a
- the frame side member from which the substantially rectangular member is punched is called the cathode side diffusion layer remaining portion 120b and the frame 140.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 and the frame 140 receive compressive stress from the blade 200.
- FIG. 2D shows a state in which the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is fitted into the frame 140.
- stress in a compressing direction acts between the cathode side diffusion layer 120 and the frame 140, and the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is held by the frame 140.
- the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is formed of a member having a certain degree of rigidity, such as carbon paper, in that the holding state (fitted state) becomes stronger.
- an object in which the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is held on the frame 140 is also referred to as a “frame / diffusion layer assembly 400”.
- the frame / diffusion layer assembly 400 is bonded to the CCM 100 with the adhesive 190.
- the CCM 100 has an anode-side diffusion layer 130 bonded to one surface (lower surface) and an adhesive 190 applied to the outer edge of the other surface (upper surface) of the CCM 100.
- An adhesive that is cured by ultraviolet rays may be used as the adhesive 190.
- the frame 140 is formed of an ultraviolet ray transmissive member, the adhesive 190 can be cured by irradiating ultraviolet rays from the cathode side of the frame 140. Note that the adhesive 190 may extend to the cathode diffusion layer 120.
- FIG. 2F shows the manufactured fuel cell electrode frame assembly 180.
- FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a manufacturing process of a conventional electrode frame assembly for a fuel cell.
- the anode side diffusion layer 130 and the CCM 110 are joined.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 smaller than the size of the CCM 110 is disposed on the CCM 110 to form an MEA.
- the adhesive 190 is applied on the CCM 110 outside the cathode side diffusion layer 120.
- a frame 140 having an opening is placed over the MEA.
- FIG. 3E shows the formed fuel cell electrode frame assembly 181.
- the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is fitted into the opening of the frame 140 and the frame 140 and the CCM 110 are bonded at the same time.
- the tolerance includes a punching dimension tolerance of the diffusion layer, a placement tolerance of the diffusion layer, and a placement tolerance of the frame. Therefore, in order to prevent the frame 140 and the outer edge of the cathode side diffusion layer 120 from overlapping each other even if such tolerances and errors occur, in the conventional manufacturing process, the size of the opening of the frame 140 is the cathode. It was formed to be larger than the size of the side diffusion layer 120.
- a gap of about 0.5 mm to 2 mm is formed between the cathode side diffusion layer 120 and the opening of the frame 140.
- the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is usually formed in a shape smaller than the cathode-side catalyst layer, and is arranged so that the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 fits in the region of the cathode-side catalyst layer. This is because, when the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is formed of carbon paper, if the end of the cathode side diffusion layer 120 comes to the position of the electrolyte membrane where the catalyst layer does not exist, the fibers of the carbon paper are changed to the electrolyte membrane. This is because there is a possibility of piercing and causing damage to the electrolyte membrane and cross leak.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 in order to prevent such damage and cross leak, it is preferable to arrange the cathode side diffusion layer 120 so as to surely fit in the region of the cathode side catalyst layer. For this reason, the cathode side diffusion layers 120 are arranged on the CCM 110 with great care one by one.
- the opening of the frame 140 and the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 are formed with the same blade 200, so that there is a gap between the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 and the opening of the frame 140. Does not occur.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is fitted into the opening of the frame 140 when the blade 200 is pulled out. Therefore, when the frame 140 and the CCM 110 are bonded, the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is attached to the opening of the frame 140.
- the frame 140 and the outer edge of the cathode side diffusion layer 120 do not overlap each other.
- the placement tolerance of the cathode side diffusion layer 120 and the placement tolerance of the frame 140 can be made substantially zero, the size of the frame 140 can be reduced, and as a result, the fuel cell can be made compact.
- the adhesive 190 can be cured using light rays such as ultraviolet rays. Further, since the alignment state (FIG. 2E) between the frame / diffusion layer assembly 400 and the CCM 110 is visible from the frame 140 side, the alignment between the frame / diffusion layer assembly 400 and the CCM 110 (that is, The alignment of the cathode side diffusion layer 120 and the cathode side catalyst layer of the CCM 110) can be performed with high accuracy.
- FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a part of the manufacturing apparatus 20 for the electrode frame assembly 180 for a fuel cell.
- the manufacturing apparatus 20 includes a punching device 500 and a conveying device 600.
- the conveying device 600 includes a diffusion layer sheet feeding roller 220, a frame sheet feeding roller 240, and conveying rollers 250 and 260.
- the diffusion layer sheet feeding roller 220 is wound with the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s and feeds the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s.
- the frame sheet feeding roller 240 is wound with the frame sheet 140s and feeds the frame sheet 140s.
- the transport roller 250 superimposes the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s and the frame sheet 140s and sends them to the punching device 500.
- the punching device 500 includes the blade 200 described with reference to FIG. 2.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is punched from the cathode-side diffusion layer sheet 120 s to form an opening in the frame sheet 140 s and the blade 200 is pulled out.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is fitted into the opening of the frame sheet 140s.
- the transport roller 260a on the cathode diffusion layer sheet 120s side is substantially the same width as the cathode diffusion layer sheet 120s, but the transport roller 260b on the frame sheet 140s side is divided into two. The distance between the two transport rollers 260b is slightly larger than the width of the cathode side diffusion layer 121a.
- FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal configuration and operation of the punching device 500.
- the punching device 500 includes a blade 200, an upper case 212, a lower base 214, an upper pressing member 216, and a lower pressing member 218.
- These pressing members 216 and 218 are preferably formed of elastic members (for example, cushioning members such as foamed members).
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 fitted in the frame sheet 140s protrudes below the lower surface of the frame sheet 140s, the downstream side 214b of the lower base 214 in the transport direction interferes with the cathode side diffusion layer 120. So that it is lower than the upstream side 214a in the transport direction.
- FIG. 5A shows a state in which the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s and the frame sheet 140s are conveyed to the punching position.
- the upper surface of the lower base 214 on the upstream side in the conveying direction 214a and the upper surface of the lower pressing member 218 are flush with each other.
- FIG. 5B shows a state in which the blade 200 is lowered.
- the blade 200 has a tapered shape, punches out the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 from the cathode-side diffusion layer sheet 120s while spreading the cut surface of the cathode-side diffusion layer sheet 120s with the taper, and further bites into the frame sheet 140s. Yes.
- the upper pressing member 216 may move simultaneously with the blade 200.
- FIG. 5C shows a state in which the blade 200 punches out the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s and the frame sheet 140s.
- the upper pressing member 216 is lowered to a state where the upper surface of the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is flush with the upper surface of the frame sheet 140s. Since the blade 200 has a taper shape, the opening of the frame sheet 140s is expanded and the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is compressed so that the area is narrowed. As a result, the cathode side diffusion layer 120 can be positioned inside the opening of the frame sheet 140s. Then, the blade 200 is pulled out while maintaining this state. As a result, the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is fitted into the opening of the frame sheet 140s.
- the frame sheet 140s fitted with the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is conveyed to the next step. Since the downstream side 214b in the conveyance direction of the lower table 214 is lower than the upstream side 214a in the conveyance direction, the frame sheet 140s can be conveyed without causing the cathode diffusion layer 120 to interfere with the downstream side 214b in the conveyance direction of the lower table 214. It is. Note that the remaining frame portion 140a remains on the lower pressing member 218 when the blade 200 is pulled out. For example, the remaining frame portion 140a may be discharged in a direction that intersects the conveying direction of the frame sheet 140s.
- FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a bonding device and a process for attaching the frame sheet 140s fitted with the cathode side diffusion layer 120 and the anode side member.
- the anode side member sticking device 30 includes an upper press plate 310 and a lower press plate 320.
- the anode side member 135 is a member including the CCP 110 and the anode side diffusion layer 130.
- the CCP 110 includes an electrolyte membrane 111, a cathode side catalyst layer 112, and an anode side catalyst layer 113.
- the anode side member 135 is prepared in advance by attaching the electrolyte membrane 111 on which the anode side catalyst layer 113 is formed on the anode side diffusion layer 130 and coating the cathode catalyst layer on the electrolyte membrane 111. ing.
- the size of the cathode side catalyst layer 112 is substantially the same as the size of the cathode side diffusion layer 120.
- the size of the cathode side catalyst layer 112 is preferably slightly larger than that of the cathode side diffusion layer 120.
- the size of the electrolyte membrane 111 and the anode side catalyst layer 113 is substantially the same, and is larger than the size of the cathode side catalyst layer 112, and the outer edge of the electrolyte membrane 111 extends outward from the cathode side catalyst layer 112.
- An anode side diffusion layer 130 is disposed on the outer surface side (lower side in the drawing) of the anode side catalyst layer 113 with a microporous layer 116 (hereinafter also referred to as “MPL 116”) interposed therebetween.
- MPL 116 microporous layer 116
- an adhesive is applied to a portion of the electrolyte membrane 111 that protrudes outside the cathode-side catalyst layer 112. Then, alignment is performed such that the cathode side diffusion layer 120 and the cathode side catalyst layer 112 overlap. If the frame sheet 140s is formed of a transparent member, the alignment state can be visually recognized, so that the alignment accuracy can be increased.
- the upper press plate 310 is moved downward until it contacts the cathode side diffusion layer 120 and the frame sheet 140s, and the lower press plate 320 on which the anode side member 135 is placed is moved upward.
- the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is compressed in the vertical direction, the adhesive comes into contact with the frame sheet 140s, and the frame sheet 140s and the CCP 111 are adhered by the adhesive 190.
- the anode-side diffusion layer 130 may also be compressed in the vertical direction by the movement of the upper press plate 310 and the lower press plate 320.
- the adhesive 190 may be cured by ultraviolet rays.
- the upper press plate 310 may be made of a material that transmits ultraviolet light, for example, quartz.
- FIG. 6 (D) shows the formed fuel cell electrode frame assembly 180.
- the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is relaxed in the compressed state and protrudes upward from the frame sheet 140s.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is shown in FIG. 6C due to the fastening force of the fuel cell stack 10. It is compressed to such a state.
- a large amount of bonding is performed so as to eliminate the portion where the adhesive 190 is not applied.
- the agent 190 When the agent 190 is applied, there is a possibility that the adhesive 190 protrudes upward through the gap between the frame 140 and the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 and causes a problem. Therefore, it is difficult to apply a large amount of the adhesive 190, and there may be “unapplied places” due to an insufficient amount of the adhesive 190. On the other hand, in the case of this embodiment, there is almost no gap between the frame sheet 140s and the cathode side diffusion layer 120, and it is unlikely that the adhesive 190 will protrude from the gap. Became possible.
- FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing variations in the shape of the frame and the MEA.
- FIG. 7A shows a shape having a step in the frame 140 (or frame sheet 140s) described so far.
- the step shape of the frame 140 may not be provided.
- a polymer having adhesiveness on the surface may be simultaneously extruded to be provided with a seal portion. In this case, it is possible to reduce the adhesive when bonding the CCP and the frame 140.
- FIGS. 7C and 7D show the shapes of the frame having the seal portion when the frame does not have a step structure and when it has the step structure.
- FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the frame sheet 140s and the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 of the second embodiment.
- the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the shape in which the blade 200 is punched.
- the punched shape of the blade 200 is a rectangle in the first embodiment, but in the second embodiment, it is a shape obtained by adding a fitting shape 122 to a rectangle as shown in FIG.
- the fitting shape 122 when viewed from the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 side, the fitting shape 122 has a convex shape that protrudes to the outer edge side of the rectangle, and is provided at substantially the center of the four corners and long sides of the rectangle. .
- the fitting shape 122 has a shape in which the root is constricted, and is provided on a side parallel to the transport direction or on both ends thereof.
- a side 122a on the rear side in the transport direction of the fitting shape 122 forms a receding angle portion having a receding angle with respect to the transport direction.
- FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing an effect when the fitting shape 122 is provided.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 may come off from the opening of the frame sheet 140s during the conveyance.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is difficult to come off from the opening of the frame sheet 140s during the conveyance.
- FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing a modified example of the fitting shape.
- the fitting shape 123 is provided on a side parallel to the transport direction.
- the fitting shape 123 has a shape in which the base is constricted, and the side 123a on the rear side in the conveyance direction of the fitting shape 123 has a receding angle with respect to the conveyance direction.
- 8 has the fitting shape 202 on both of the two sides parallel to the transport direction in the example shown in FIG. 10, but the fitting shapes 122 and 123 have the four corners. Any one or at least one of two sides parallel to the transport direction may be provided.
- FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the third embodiment.
- the third embodiment is an embodiment in which the frame sheet 142s has a step 142c.
- the cushion sheet 300s is sandwiched between the frame sheet 142s and the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s. That is, in the third embodiment, the step 142c of the frame sheet 142s is relaxed by the cushion sheet 300s.
- the cushion sheet 300s is formed of a foamed sheet having a thickness of 200 ⁇ m to 300 ⁇ m, for example.
- the cushion sheet 300s may be formed of a material other than the foam sheet, such as paper or non-woven fabric. Other configurations are the same as those described in FIG.
- FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a punching process of the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 in the third embodiment.
- FIG. 12A shows a state where the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s, the cushion sheet 300s, and the frame sheet 142s are conveyed to the punching position.
- FIG. 12B shows a state where the blade 200 is lowered. The blade 200 tapers the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s while expanding the cut surface of the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s with a taper, and further bites into the cushion sheet 300s. At this time, the cushion sheet 300s is pressed downward by the upper pressing member 216 and the punched cathode diffusion layer 120, and is in close contact with the frame sheet 142s.
- the blade 200 bites into the frame sheet 142s and punches out the frame sheet 142s while expanding the cut surface of the frame sheet 142s.
- the cut surface of the cathode side diffusion layer is further expanded.
- the upper pressing member 216 is lowered to a state where the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is flush with the frame sheet 142s. Since the blade 200 has a taper shape, the opening of the frame sheet 142s is expanded and the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is compressed so that the area is narrowed. As a result, the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 can be positioned inside the opening of the frame sheet 142s.
- the blade 200 is pulled out while maintaining this state.
- the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is fitted into the opening of the frame sheet 142s.
- the frame sheet 142s fitted with the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is conveyed to the anode side member attaching step described with reference to FIG. Since the cushion sheet remaining portion 300a and the frame remaining portion 142a remain on the lower pressing member 218 when the blade 200 is pulled out, for example, the cushion sheet remaining portion 300a and the frame remaining portion 142a may be discharged in a direction crossing the conveying direction of the frame sheet 142s.
- the cushion sheet 300s is sandwiched between the cathode diffusion layer sheet 120s and the frame sheet 142s, so that the opening of the frame sheet 142s is provided.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 can be fitted.
- FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the fourth embodiment.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is fitted into the frame sheet 140s (or the frame sheet 142s) at the same time when the blade 200 is pulled out.
- the step of punching out the cathode side diffusion layer 120 and the step of fitting the cathode side diffusion layer 120 into the frame sheet 140s are made independent.
- the fuel cell electrode frame assembly manufacturing apparatus 40 includes a punching device 500, a frame sheet feeding roller 240, an anode side member sticking device 30, and a winding roller 245.
- the configuration of the punching device 500 of the present embodiment is the same as the configuration of the punching device 500 described in FIG. 5, and the configuration of the anode side member sticking device 30 is the same as the configuration of the anode side member sticking device 30 described in FIG. It is the same.
- the blade 200 of the punching device 500 punches only the frame sheet 140s. Further, the punched frame remaining portion 140a is not fitted into the frame sheet 140s and is discharged in a direction crossing the transport direction.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is formed by punching from the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s in advance.
- the tolerance in the formation of the opening of the frame sheet 140s and the formation and arrangement of the cathode side diffusion layer 120 It is not necessary to consider the error. Further, the frame sheet 140s and the outer edge of the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 are unlikely to overlap with each other, and the reaction gas is less likely to leak. Further, the cathode side diffusion layer 120 can be transported as a set with the frame sheet 140s.
- the cathode-side diffusion layer sheet 120s and the frame sheet 140s are overlapped with each other in order to overlap the cathode-side diffusion layer sheet 120s and the frame sheet 140s.
- the length in the transport direction is the same.
- the length of the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s used in one power generation unit 100 in the conveyance direction can be shorter than the length of the frame sheet 140s in the conveyance direction. Consumption of the sheet 120s can be saved.
- FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the fifth embodiment.
- the difference from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is the moving direction of the blades 200a and 200b.
- the blade 200 moves in a direction parallel to the normal line NL of the cathode-side diffusion layer sheet 120s.
- the distance between the tips of the blades 200a and 200b is narrower than the distance between the roots of the blades 200a and 200b.
- the blades 200 a and 200 b have the surface size on the frame 140 side in the normal line NL direction of the punched cathode side diffusion layer 120 larger than the surface size on the opposite side of the frame 140. So as to be smaller, the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s is punched obliquely with respect to the normal line NL direction.
- the blades 200 a and 200 b are pushed in until the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is substantially flush with the frame 140.
- the blades 200a and 200b are pulled out while maintaining this flush state.
- the frame remaining portion 140a sandwiched between the blades 200a and 200b falls, and the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is fitted into the frame 140.
- FIG. 14F shows a state where the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is fitted in the frame 140.
- the cathode diffusion layer 120 has a shape in which the upper side is large and the lower side is small.
- the opening of the frame 140 has a shape in which the upper side is large and the lower side is small.
- the size of the upper side of the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is larger than the size of the lower side of the opening of the frame 140.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is physically supported by the frame 140.
- the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is held by a frictional force with the frame 140.
- FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal configuration and operation of the punching device 500 of the fifth embodiment.
- a difference from the punching device 500 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 5 is that the blades 200a and 200b are arranged such that the distance between the blades 200a and 200b is wider than the distance between the roots of the blades 200a and 200b.
- a moving device 205a, 205b that moves the blades 200a, 200b in a direction oblique to the normal line NL.
- FIG. 15A shows a state in which the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s and the frame sheet 140s are conveyed to the punching position.
- the upper surface of the lower base 214 on the upstream side in the conveying direction 214a and the upper surface of the lower pressing member 218 are flush with each other.
- FIG. 15B shows a state in which the blades 200a and 200b move in an oblique direction with respect to the normal line NL and are lowered toward the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s.
- the blades 200a and 200b have a tapered shape, and the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is punched out from the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s while expanding the cut surface of the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s with the taper. Biting in.
- the upper pressing member 216 may move simultaneously with the blades 200a and 200b.
- FIG. 15C shows a state in which the blades 200a and 200b punch out the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s and the frame sheet 140s.
- the upper pressing member 216 is lowered to a state where the upper surface of the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is flush with the upper surface of the frame sheet 140s. Since the blades 200200a and 200b have a tapered shape, the opening of the frame sheet 140s is expanded and the cathode-side diffusion layer 120 is compressed so that the area is narrowed. As a result, the cathode side diffusion layer 120 can be positioned inside the opening of the frame sheet 140s. Then, the blades 200200a and 200b are pulled out while maintaining this state.
- the cathode side mountain villas 120 can be supported by the frame sheet 140s. Subsequent steps are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is held by the frame 140 due to the stress in the compressing direction.
- the cathode side diffusion layer 120 may not be held by the frame 140.
- the size of the upper side of the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is larger than the size of the lower side of the opening of the frame 140, even if the stress is weak, the cathode side diffusion layer 120 is In this state, the frame 140 is held.
- the blades 200a and 200b may be blades that cut two opposite sides of the punching shape.
- the frame 140 can hold the cathode side diffusion layer 120 at two sides.
- the blades 200a and 200b are moved obliquely with respect to the direction of the normal line NL of the cathode side diffusion layer 120.
- the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s is moved in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the vertical direction.
- the cathode side diffusion layer sheet 120s and the frame sheet 140s may be punched by moving the blades 200a and 200b obliquely with respect to the vertical direction (gravity direction).
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前記工程(b)における打ち抜き時または打ち抜き後に、前記打ち抜かれた拡散層と前記フレームの幅方向及び長さ方向の位置をそれぞれ維持したまま、前記フレームの前記開口部に、前記打ち抜かれた拡散層を嵌め込む工程を備えても良い。この形態によれば、打ち抜かれた拡散層とフレームの幅方向及び長さ方向の位置を維持したまま拡散層とフレームとを組み合わせるので、拡散層の置き公差やフレームの置き公差を考慮すること無く拡散層とフレームとを組み合わせることが可能となる。この結果、燃料電池セルのコンパクト化を実現できるとともに、製造工程の簡略化を実現できる。
図1は、燃料電池スタック10の概略構成を示す断面図である。燃料電池スタック10は、複数の発電ユニット100が直列に配置される構成を有している。発電ユニット100は、触媒層接合電解質膜110(Catalyst Coated Membrane、以下「CCM110」と呼ぶ。)と、カソード側拡散層120と、アノード側拡散層130と、補強用のフレーム140と、セパレータプレート150、160と、を備える。CCM110は、プロトン伝導性の電解質膜と、電解質膜の両面にそれぞれ塗工されたカソード側触媒層とアノード側触媒層とを備えている。一実施形態では、アノード側触媒層は電解質膜の第1面の全領域にわたって塗工され、一方、カソード側触媒層は電解質膜の第2面のうちの一部の矩形領域(発電領域)のみに塗工されている。この理由は、アノード側触媒層は、カソード側触媒層に比べて単位面積当たりの触媒量が少なくて良い(典型的には1/2以下であり、例えば約1/3)ので、電解質膜の第1面の全領域に触媒を塗工しても過度の無駄とはならない反面、塗工工程が簡単になるからである。反対に、カソード側触媒層は、アノード側触媒層に比べて単位面積当たりの触媒量が多いので、一部の小さな領域のみに塗工することによって無駄な触媒を低減できるからである。
図8は、第2の実施形態のフレームシート140sとカソード側拡散層120とを示す説明図である。第2の実施形態は、第1の実施形態と、刃200の打ち抜く形状が異なっている。刃200の打ち抜く形状は、第1の実施形態では長方形であるが、第2の実施形態では図8に示すような長方形に嵌合形状122を加えた形状である。本実施形態では、嵌合形状122は、カソード側拡散層120側から見ると、長方形の外縁側に飛び出た凸形状を有しており、長方形の四隅と長辺のほぼ中央に設けられている。嵌合形状122は、根元が括れた形状を有しており、搬送方向と平行な辺またはその両端部に設けられている。嵌合形状122の搬送方向後ろ側の辺122aは、搬送方向に対して後退角を有する後退角部分を形成している。このような嵌合形状122を有することにより、辺122aにフレームシート140sが咬み合うので、搬送途中でカソード側拡散層120がフレームシート140sの開口部から外れ難く出来る。
図11は、第3の実施形態を示す説明図である。第3の実施形態は、フレームシート142sが段差142cを有している場合の実施形態である。第3の実施形態では、フレームシート142sと、カソード側拡散層シート120sとを重ねるときに、フレームシート142sとカソード側拡散層シート120sとの間にクッションシート300sを挟む。すなわち、第3の実施形態は、フレームシート142sの段差142cをクッションシート300sで緩和する。クッションシート300sは、例えば厚さ200μm~300μmの発砲シートで形成されている。なお、クッションシート300sは、発砲シート以外の材料、例えば紙や不織布で形成されてもよい。なお、他の構成については、図5で説明したのと同様である。
図13は、第4の実施形態を示す説明図である。第1~第3の実施形態では、刃200を抜くときに同時に、カソード側拡散層120をフレームシート140s(あるいはフレームシート142s)に嵌め込んだ。第4の実施形態では、カソード側拡散層120を打ち抜く工程と、フレームシート140sにカソード側拡散層120を嵌め込む工程とを独立させている。
図14は、第5の実施形態を示す説明図である。図2に示す第1の実施形態との違いは、刃200a、200bの移動方向である。図2に示す第1の実施形態では、図2(B)に示すように、刃200は、カソード側拡散層シート120sの法線NLと平行な方向に移動する。これに対し、第5の実施形態では、図14(B)に示すように刃200a、200bの先端側の間隔が、刃200a、200bのの根元側の間隔よりも狭くなっている。
20…製造装置
30…アノード側部材貼付装置
40…製造装置
100…発電ユニット
110…触媒層接合電解質膜
111…電解質膜
112…カソード側触媒層
113…アノード側触媒層
116…マイクロポーラス層
120…カソード側拡散層
120b…カソード側拡散層残部
120s…カソード側拡散層シート
123…嵌合形状
122a、123a…辺
130…アノード側拡散層
135…アノード側部材
140…フレーム
140s、142s…フレームシート
142c…段差
150…セパレータプレート
155…酸素流路
160…セパレータプレート
165…水素流路
170…冷媒流路
180、181…燃料電池用電極フレームアッシー
190…接着剤
200、200a、200b…トムソン刃(刃)
205a、205b…(刃の)移動装置
210…刃部ケース
212…上部ケース
214…下部台
214a…搬送方向上流側
214b…搬送方向下流側
216…上部押さえ部材
218…下部押さえ部材
220…拡散層シート繰出ローラ
240…フレームシート繰出ローラ
245…巻取ローラ
250、260、260a、260b…搬送ローラ
300a…クッションシート残部
300s…クッションシート
310…上部プレス板
320…下部プレス板
400…フレーム/拡散層集合体
500…打ち抜き装置
600…搬送装置
Claims (16)
- 燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法であって、
(a)フレームと拡散層とを重ね合わせて配置する工程と、
(b)前記拡散層と前記フレームとを重ねた状態で打ち抜くことによって、打ち抜かれた前記拡散層と整合する形状を有する開口部を前記フレームに形成する工程と、
を備える、燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法。 - 請求項1に記載の燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法において、さらに、
前記工程(b)における打ち抜き時または打ち抜き後に、前記打ち抜かれた拡散層と前記フレームの幅方向及び長さ方向の位置をそれぞれ維持したまま、前記フレームの前記開口部に、前記打ち抜かれた拡散層を嵌め込む工程を備える、
燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法。 - 請求項1又は2に記載の燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法において、
前記打ち抜きの形状は略長方形であり、さらに、前記略長方形の辺または隅のうちの少なくとも一箇所に嵌合形状を有する、燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法。 - 請求項3に記載の燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法において、
前記嵌合形状は、
前記打ち抜かれ拡散層において前記略長方形の外縁側が凸となる形状であり、かつ、
前記略長方形の辺のうちの前記フレームの搬送方向と平行な辺、又は、前記略長方形の隅に形成されている、燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法。 - 請求項4に記載の燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法において、
前記打ち抜かれ拡散層における前記嵌合形状は、前記搬送方向に対して後退角を有する後退角部分を有している、燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法。 - 請求項1~5のいずれか一項に記載の燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法において、
前記工程(b)において前記拡散層と前記フレームとを重ねた状態で打ち抜くときに、前記打ち抜かれた拡散層の法線方向の前記フレーム側の大きさが、前記打ち抜かれた拡散層の法線方向の前記フレームと反対側の大きさよりも小さくなるように、前記拡散層側から前記拡散層の法線方向に対して斜めに打ち抜く、燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法。 - 請求項1~6のいずれか一項に記載の燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法において、
前記拡散層は、カーボンペーパーで形成されている、
燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法。 - 請求項1~7のいずれか一項に記載の燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法において、
前記フレームは、透明な樹脂で形成されている、
燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造方法。 - 燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置であって、
拡散層のシートが巻かれた第1のローラと、
フレームのシートが巻かれた第2のローラと、
前記拡散層のシートと前記フレームのシートとを搬送する搬送装置と、
前記拡散層のシートと前記フレームのシートとを重ねた状態で同時に打ち抜くことによって、打ち抜かれた前記拡散層と整合する形状を有する開口部を前記フレームに形成する打ち抜き装置と、
を備える、燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置。 - 請求項9に記載の燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置において、
前記打ち抜き装置は、
前記打ち抜きを行うための刃と、
前記打ち抜きの後に前記刃を後退させるときに前記打ち抜かれた拡散層を押さえて前記フレームの前記開口部に嵌めこむための押さえ部材を備える、燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置。 - 請求項9又は10に記載の燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置において、
前記打ち抜きの形状は略長方形であり、さらに、前記略長方形の辺または隅のうちの少なくとも一箇所に嵌合形状を有する、燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置。 - 請求項11に記載の燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置において、
前記嵌合形状は、
前記打ち抜かれ拡散層において前記略長方形の外縁側が凸となる形状であり、かつ、
前記略長方形の辺のうちの前記フレームの搬送方向と平行な辺、又は、前記略長方形の隅に形成されている、燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置。 - 請求項12に記載の燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置において、
前記打ち抜かれ拡散層における前記嵌合形状は、前記搬送方向に対して後退角を有する後退角部分を有している、燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置。 - 請求項9~13のいずれか一項に記載のフレームアッシーの製造装置において、
前記打ち抜きの形状は長方形であり、
前記長方形の対向する2つの辺を打ち抜く刃は、前記拡散層のシートと前記フレームのシートを打ち抜くときに、前記打ち抜かれた拡散層の法線方向の前記フレーム側の大きさが、前記打ち抜かれた拡散層の法線方向の前記フレームと反対側の大きさよりも小さくなるように、前記拡散層側から前記拡散層の法線方向に対して斜めに打ち抜く、燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置。 - 請求項9~14のいずれか一項に記載の燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置において、
前記拡散層は、カーボンペーパーで形成されている、
燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置。 - 請求項9~15のいずれか一項に記載の燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置において、
前記フレームは、透明な樹脂で形成されている、
燃料電池用電極フレームアッシーの製造装置。
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