WO2019121947A1 - Elektrochemisches system - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to an electrochemical system having at least two separator plates and an electrochemical line arranged between the separator plates.
- electrochemical systems usually comprise a stack of electrochemical cells, each separated by separator plates.
- electrochemical cell in the context of this document is intended in particular to describe cells for converting chemical energy into electrical energy (for example fuel cells), for inducing a chemical reaction by supplying electrical energy (eg electrolysis cells) or for exchanging moisture between gases (eg humidifier cells).
- the separator plates are formed from two assembled individual plates.
- the individual plates of the separator plate can cohesively be joined together, for. B. by one or more welded joints, in particular by one or more laser welding joints.
- the separator plates usually each have at least one or more passage openings. Through the through-openings, the media and / or the reaction products can be conducted to the electrochemical cells arranged between adjacent separator plates of the stack or into the inner space formed by the separator plates of the separator plate or derived from cells or from the interior.
- the mentioned separator plates can, for. B. the electrical contacting of the electrodes of the individual electrochemical cells (eg., Fuel cells) and / or the electrical connection of adjacent cells serve (series connection of the cells).
- the separator plates can each have structures or form structures which, for. B. to supply the between adjacent electrochemical cells (eg., Fuel cells) and / or the electrical connection of adjacent cells serve (series connection of the cells).
- the separator plates can each have structures or form structures which, for. B. to supply the between adjacent electrochemical cells (eg., Fuel cells) and / or the electrical connection of adjacent cells serve (series connection of the cells).
- the separator plates can each have structures or form structures which, for. B. to supply the between adjacent
- Separator plates arranged electrochemical cells are formed with one or more media and / or for the removal of reaction products.
- the media may be fuels (eg, hydrogen or methanol) or reaction gases (eg, air or oxygen).
- the separator plates may have structures for guiding a cooling medium through the respective separator plate, for. B. for guiding the cooling medium through a cavity which is enclosed by the two individual plates forming the separator plate.
- the electrochemical cells disposed between the separator plates typically each include one or more electrolyte membranes (eg, in the case of fuel cells) or one or more water exchange membranes (eg, in the case of humidifier cells).
- the electrochemical cells may also have gas diffusion layers which are preferably disposed on both sides of the membrane and which may help to improve the rate of media transfer or media exchange across the membrane.
- the Gasdiffusionsiagen z. B. as metal or carbon nonwoven, humidifier also be made of plastic fleece.
- known electrochemical systems typically have sealing elements, the z. B. may be molded or embossed in the form of dense beads in the Separatorplatten.
- the sealing elements of adjacent separator plates of the stack can be supported against each other. It can be z. B. an edge region of the electrolyte membrane or the
- the document US9590263B2 discloses a fuel cell stack with separator plates to which fixing elements with conical structures are attached laterally as separate components.
- the conical structures of the fixing elements of adjacent separator plates engage each other so that they reduce a displacement of the separator plates relative to one another perpendicular to the stacking direction.
- the production of these fixing elements and the attachment of the fixing elements to the separator plates can be material, labor and cost-intensive.
- the present invention seeks to provide an electrochemical system with stacked Separatorplatten, which is as simple and inexpensive to produce, the
- an electrochemical system is proposed at least first and second separator plates, each defining a plate plane and stacked in a stacking direction perpendicular to the plate planes;
- first and second separator plates in particular an electrolyte membrane or a water exchange membrane, for forming an electrochemical cell between the first and second separator plates
- the fixing elements comprise at least a first fixing element, which is formed integrally with the first separator plate, which is different from the at least one sealing element, which is spaced in a plane parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates from the at least one sealing element and at least in sections in the stacking direction projects beyond the plane of the first separator plate.
- the fixing elements further comprise at least one second fixing element, which is formed integrally with the second separator plate, which is different from the at least one sealing element, which is spaced in a plane parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates from the at least one sealing element and at least in sections projects beyond the plate plane of the second separator plate in the stacking direction.
- the first fixing element is supported on the second fixing element such that the second fixing element prevents displacement of the first separator plate relative to the second separator plate at least in one of two mutually adjacent directions along an axis or line aligned parallel to the plate planes.
- the proposed electrochemical system is particularly simple and inexpensive to produce. Furthermore, this can be a particularly precise fixation of Separatorplatten be achieved relative to each other, as in the system proposed here, unlike in known systems with separate fixing elements, which must first be mounted on the Separatorplatten, no corresponding assembly tolerances occur.
- the first and the second fixing element form z. B. a first fixing element pair.
- the fixing elements of the first and second separator plates comprise further pairs of fixing elements of the type of this first pair of fixing elements, that is each with at least one further first and at least one further second fixing element of the type described above.
- These further pairs of fixing elements are then preferably arranged in such a way and formed such that the entirety of the fixing element pairs of the first and the second separator plate effects a positive connection between the first and the second separator plate in all spatial directions parallel to the plane planes of the separator plates.
- At least a portion of the membrane, or at least a portion of a frame connected to the membrane and enclosing the membrane, may be sandwiched between the fixing elements of the first and second
- Separator plate in particular between said first fixing member and said second fixing member, received and / or pressed.
- said membrane or frame section can then be received and arranged between the fixing elements of the first and second separator plates, and in particular between said first fixing element and said second fixing element, so as to electrically isolate these fixing elements from one another.
- the electrochemical system comprises a plurality of separator plates of the type described above arranged in a stack. Usually then between each two adjacent separator plates of the stack in each case a sealed by a sealing element electrochemical cell is arranged, each comprising at least one membrane. And preferably, the separator plates of the stack each have fixing elements of the type described above with respect to the first and the second separator plate, wherein at least two fixing elements each adjacent
- Separator plates as described above support each other so that they in each case prevent a displacement of the adjacent separator plates relative to one another in at least one of two mutually opposite directions along an axis or straight line aligned parallel to the plate planes.
- the Fixiereiementprese adjacent Separatorpiatten the stack are thus arranged and designed so that they engage in their entirety in all spatial directions parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates positively into one another.
- Separator plates each have a plurality of Fixierelementprese the type described above, the z. B. can be arranged in each case at opposite edges of the typically at least approximately rectangular separator plates.
- the above first pair of fixing elements of the first and second separator plates may be arranged and configured to prevent displacement of the first separator plate relative to the second separator plate in a positive x direction parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates.
- a second fixing element pair of the first and second separator plates may be provided, which is arranged and configured such that it prevents a displacement of the first separator plate relative to the second separator plate, even in the negative x direction.
- the first and the second pair of fixing elements thus effect a positive connection between the first and the second separator plate along the x-direction.
- the fixing elements of adjacent separator plates are designed in such a way that a pair of interlocking fixing elements of adjacent plates effects positive locking in more than one spatial direction parallel to the plate planes, e.g. B. in each case in at least two or in four spatial directions. Examples of this will be explained below.
- At least a portion of the membrane, or at least a portion of a frame connected to the membrane and enclosing the membrane, may be sandwiched between the fixing elements of the first and second
- Separator plate recorded membrane or frame section can, for. B. reduce or prevent slippage of the fixing relative to each other. In this way, for example, the sealing effect of the sealing element for sealing the electrochemical cell arranged between the separator plates can be improved. This can increase the efficiency and the life of the system. If the membrane or frame section is arranged between the fixing elements of the first and the second separator plate in such a way that it electrically insulates them from each other, it is, for. B. not required to install additional insulation in the fixing elements.
- these fixing elements may alternatively or additionally also have an electrically insulating coating.
- the Separatorplatten can each be formed from at least one metal sheet, for. B. each of at least one stainless steel sheet.
- Separator plates may also each comprise two individual plates or each formed from two individual plates.
- each of the individual plates may be formed of a metal sheet, for. B. from a Siemensbiech.
- the individual plates may be integrally connected to form the respective separator plate, z. B. by welding, in particular by laser welding.
- the separator plates or the individual plates then have sealing structures and / or channel structures formed in the respective separator plate or in the respective individual plate.
- these sealing and / or Kanaistruktu- ren by embossing and / or by deep drawing in the Separatorplatten or in the individual plates may be formed.
- the first fixing element and / or the second fixing element can / can be formed in the first separator plate, for. B. by embossing and / or by deep drawing.
- Separator plates arranged electrochemical cell may comprise at least a first sealing element which is integrally formed with the first separator plate or with one of the individual plates of the first separator plate.
- the first sealing element may comprise a first sealing bead formed in the first separator plate or in one of the individual plates of the first separator plate.
- the at least one sealing element for sealing the electrochemical cell arranged between the separator plates may comprise at least one second sealing element, which is formed integrally with the second separator plate or with one of the individual plates of the second separator plate.
- the second sealing element can be one in the second
- Separatorpiatte molded second sealing bead include.
- the first sealing bead and the second sealing bead can be supported against one another, preferably with at least a section-wise receiving of the membrane or of the membrane-bound frame enclosing the membrane between the first sealing bead and the second sealing bead.
- the at least one sealing element for sealing off the electrochemical cell arranged between the first and the second separator plates can also be arranged between the first and the second separator plate and from the first and the second
- Separatorpiatte comprise various sealing element, for. Legs
- Elastomer seal This can for example be inserted between the Separatorplatten or glued or sprayed onto at least one of the separator plates.
- the plate level of the respective Separatorpiatte z. B. be given by the non-deformed portions of the metal sheet from which this Separatorpiatte is formed. If the Separatorpiatten each comprise two individual plates, the plate plane of the respective Separatorpiatte z. Example, be given by a joint plane along which the individual plates that form this Separatorpiatte are connected together.
- the fixing elements of the first and / or the second separator plate or at least some of them, in particular the first fixing element and / or the second fixing element, can be designed such that they are in the stacking direction via the at least one sealing element or at least one of the at least one Protruding sealing element.
- first separator plate z For example, if a first sealing bead formed in the first separator plate comprises the fixing elements of the first separator plate or at least some of them, in particular the first fixing element, may be designed such that they project beyond this first sealing bead in the stacking direction, eg. B. at least 1.5 times or at least twice. And if the second separator plate z. If, for example, a second sealing bead formed in the second separator plate comprises, the fixing elements of the second separator plate or at least some of them, in particular the second fixing element, can be designed such that they project beyond this second sealing bead in the stacking direction, e.g. B. at least 1.5 times or at least twice.
- Separator plate be arranged and designed such that a predetermined along the stacking direction distance of a plane in which the fixing elements of the first and second Separatorplatte positively engage, from the plane of the first separator plate is greater than one along the stacking direction and starting from the plane of the plate first
- the fixing elements of the first and second separator plates can be arranged and configured in such a way that a spacing of a plane along which the fixing elements of the first and second separator plates engage in one another in a form-fitting manner grab, of the plane of the second separator plate is greater than a along the stacking direction and starting from the plate plane of the second separator plate certain maximum height of the at least one sealing element. If the first separator plate is formed of two individual plates, the
- first separator plate in particular said first fixing element, integrally formed with at least one or with exactly one of the first separator plate forming individual plates. If the second separator plate is formed from two individual plates, the fixing elements of the second separator plate, in particular the second mentioned
- Fixing element integrally formed with at least one or with exactly one of the second separator plate forming individual plates.
- the fixing elements in particular the said first and second fixing elements, can each be arranged on one side of the at least one sealing element which is remote from the electrochemical cell sealed by the at least one sealing element or on one side remote from the electrochemically active region sealed by the at least one sealing element.
- the fixing elements, in particular the named first and second fixing element, and the electrochemically active area of the separator plates can each be arranged on different sides of the at least one sealing element. It can thus be ensured that the fixing elements do not impair the flow of the membrane and / or the transfer of media across the membrane.
- the fixing elements in particular the said first and second fixing elements, can be elastic at least in regions, in particular perpendicularly and / or parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates.
- the fixing elements, in particular the said first and second fixing element, can be arranged by changing their shape and / or their
- a change in the distance of the separator plates from each other can, for. B. due to a change in the operating temperature of the system, the at least partially a particular temporary deformation of Separatorpiatten and / or the at least one sealing element for sealing the between can cause the separator plates arranged electrochemical cell.
- the elasticity of the fixing elements thus ensures that the fixing elements fulfill their function over a wide temperature range of the system.
- the separator plates each comprise two interconnected individual plates, fixing elements or at least some of the fixing elements, in particular the said first and second fixing element, can accordingly be formed as extensions of the respective single plate formed integrally with at least one of the individual plates.
- fixing elements or at least some of the fixing elements in particular the said first and second fixing element, can accordingly be formed as extensions of the respective single plate formed integrally with at least one of the individual plates.
- both of the individual plates of the separator plates or at least some of the separator plates may have fixing elements in the form of extensions of this single plate.
- the fixing elements formed as extensions of the separator plates or the individual plates, in particular the said first and second fixing element can be angled at least in sections relative to the plate plane of the respective separator plate. In these sections of the fixing elements which are angled with respect to the plate planes, the fixing elements typically have a straight course.
- the angle which the fixing elements, in particular the said first and second fixing element, include with the plane of the respective separator plate or with a plane parallel to the plate plane of the respective separator plate can be at least section-wise between 91 degrees and 135 degrees, preferably at least in regions between 100 Degrees and 120 degrees.
- the first and second separator plates may each have fixing elements in the form of extensions in the same corner region. These may be angled relative to the plate planes in the same direction along the stacking direction and, as described, parallel to the plate planes each have an at least partially curved cross-section. Appropriately designed fixing elements of the first and the second
- Separator plate can then optionally be arranged nested taking the membrane or frame section along the stacking direction.
- the fixing elements of the first and second separator plates designed as extensions of the separator plates or as extensions of the individual plates or at least some of them, in particular the first and second fixing element, can extend at least in one section in a plane aligned perpendicular to the plate planes of the separator plates the stacking direction have a U- or V-shaped cross-section.
- the legs of this U- or V-shaped cross section may in particular have different lengths.
- fixing elements of the first and of the second separator plate with the U-shaped or V-shaped cross section may, if appropriate, be arranged in such a manner as to intermesh with one another, taking up the said membrane or frame section between these fixing elements they each cause a positive connection in two spatial directions parallel to the plate planes of the first separator plate and the second separator plate.
- At least one of the fixing elements of the first separator plate, in particular the said first fixing element, can be one of the second
- This first elevated area can, for. B. in the first separator plate or in one of the individual plates of the first separator plates are formed, in particular impressed.
- at least one of the fixing elements of the second separator plate, in particular the said second fixing element may have a second raised region facing the first separator plate.
- This second elevated region can be formed in the second separator plate or in one of the individual plates of the second separator plate, in particular stamped.
- the second elevated region of the second separator plate may have a depression which has a shape which is at least partially complementary to the first region of the first separator plate.
- the first elevated area of the first separator plate may then be at least partially received in the recess of the second elevated area of the second separator plate, with the membrane or frame portion being received between the first elevation and the recess formed in the second elevation.
- Separator plate can z. B. each case a positive connection in two independent directions are effected parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates.
- FIG. 1 schematically shows an electrochemical system according to the invention with a multiplicity of separator plates, which are arranged in a stack;
- FIG. 2a schematically shows a section from the stack of the system according to FIG. 1 according to a first embodiment in a sectional illustration
- Fig. 2b shows schematically a perspective view of the detail of
- FIG. 2c schematically shows the detail from FIG. 2a in a plan view
- FIG. 3a schematically shows a section from the stack of the system according to FIG. 1 according to a second embodiment in a sectional illustration
- Fig. 3b shows schematically a perspective view of the detail of
- FIG. 3c is a schematic plan view of the detail of FIG. 3a;
- FIG. FIG. 4a schematically shows a section from the stack of the system according to FIG. 1 according to a third embodiment in a sectional illustration;
- FIG. 4c is a schematic plan view of the detail of FIG. 4a; FIG.
- Fig. 5b schematically shows a perspective view of the detail of
- FIG. 5c schematically shows the detail from FIG. 5a in a plan view
- FIG. 6a schematically shows a section from the stack of the system according to FIG. 1 according to a fifth embodiment in a sectional view
- Fig. 6b schematically shows a perspective view of the detail of
- FIG. 6c is a schematic sectional view of the detail of FIG. 6a; FIG. such as
- FIG. 6d schematically shows the detail from FIG. 6a in a plan view
- Fig. 1 shows an inventive electrochemical system 1 with a
- a plurality of identical metallic separator plates 2 which are arranged in a stack and stacked along a z-direction 8.
- Separator plates 2 of the stack are clamped between two end plates 3, 4.
- the z-direction 8 is also called Stapeicardi.
- the Separator plates 2 each comprise two interconnected individual plates (see eg 2a).
- the system 1 is a fuel cell stack.
- Each two adjacent Separatorplatten 2 of the stack thus include between them an electrochemical cell, the z. B. the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy is used.
- the electrochemical cells usually each have one
- the system 1 may also be designed as an electrolyzer, compressor or as a redox flow battery.
- Separator plates can also be used in these electrochemical systems. The structure of these separator plates can then correspond to the structure of the separator plates 2 explained in more detail here, even if the media carried on or through the separator plates are in each case of the type used for a fuel cell system in an electrolyzer, in a compressor or in a redox flow battery Differentiate media.
- the end plate 4 has a multiplicity of media connections 5, via which media can be supplied to the system 1 and can be discharged from the system 1 via the media. These system 1 can be fed and discharged from the system 1 media can, for.
- fuels such as molecular hydrogen or methanol, reaction gases such as air or oxygen, reaction products such as water vapor or coolant such as water and / or glycol include.
- FIGS. 2a-c schematically show a section of a stack 100 of the electrochemical system 1 shown in FIG. 1 according to a first embodiment.
- Fig. 2a shows a sectional view of this section, wherein the sectional plane is aligned parallel to the xz plane.
- FIG. 2b shows a perspective view of the detail shown in FIG. 2a.
- Fig. 2c shows a plan view of the in Figs. 2a and 2b shown, wherein the viewing direction along the stacking direction 8 is aligned.
- the in Figs. 2 a - c show a plurality of separator plates 2 a - e stacked along the stacking direction 8.
- the separator plates 2a-e of the stack 100 are formed identically.
- the stack 100 comprises two different types of separator plates, which are then arranged, for example, alternately.
- the separator plates 2a-e each comprise two interconnected ne individual plates, which are here with 2a ', 2a ", 2b', 2b", etc. are designated.
- the individual plates of the separator plates are each formed from metal sheets, for example from stainless steel sheets, which may be coated at least in sections. These metal sheets usually each have a thickness of less than 150 pm or less than 100 pm.
- the individual plates are each material-bonded together, z. B. bonds by Sch Strukturur, in particular by laser welding connections.
- the plate levels of the separator plates 2a-e are aligned perpendicular to the stacking direction 8, ie parallel to the xy plane.
- the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e may, for example, be given by the planes along which the individual plates of the separator plates are connected to each other. For this purpose, in Fig.
- FIG. 2a shows, by way of example, the plate plane 20b of the separator plate 2b highlighted by a dashed line.
- the separator plates each have structures for guiding the media, which, for. B. in the individual plates of the separator plates 2a-e are impressed.
- These media management structures may include, for example, channels 10a and lands 10b defining the channels 10a.
- MEA Membrane electrode unit
- the MEAs 9a-d each comprise a membrane, in which GE showed here pertainsbeispiei especially in the form of an electrolyte membrane.
- the MEAs 9a-d may each have gas diffusion layers (GDL) disposed on either side of the membrane.
- GDL gas diffusion layers
- the separator plates For sealing the electrochemical cells arranged between the separator plates 2a-e, the separator plates have sealing elements in a sealing region 11 in the form of sealing beads 11a ', 11a embossed into the individual plates 2a', 2a ", 2b ', 2b", etc. of the stack 100 ", 11b ', 11b” etc. on.
- Gaskets 11a ', 11a ", 11b', 11b” etc. have along the stacking direction 8 and from the respective plane of the plate certain height 14, which is highlighted in Fig. 2a by way of example for the sealing bead 11b 'of the single plate 11b - here is the Material thickness of the single plate 11b counted.
- the sealing region 11 completely surrounds the active region 10 with the sealing lips 11a ', 11a ", 11b', 11b", etc. (not shown here).
- two sealing beads are supported on mutually facing sides of adjacent separator plates against each other, in each case by receiving a frame which is connected to the membrane of the MEA arranged between the respective separator plates and which encloses this membrane, between the respective sealing beads.
- These frames are designated by 12a-d in FIG. 2a.
- FIG. 2a in the single plate 2a "of the separator 2a imprinted sealing bead 11a" is supported against the embossed into the single plate 2b 'separator plate 2b sealing bead 11b', wherein the frame 12a, the membrane between the separator 2a and 2b arranged MEA 9a is included, between the sealing beads 11a "and 11b 'is recorded etc.
- sealing beads 11a ', 11a ", 11b', 11b” etc. for sealing the electrochemical cells may also be provided by the separator plates 2a-e, e.g. B. in the form of between each two adjacent separator plates arranged elastomeric seals. These can be z. B. each inserted between the Separatorplatten or glued to the Separatorplatten or ceremoniessp scratched.
- the separator plates 2a-e further have fixing elements 13a-e which have the function of positioning and fixing the separator plates 2a-e in parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e relative to each other.
- the fixing elements 13 a - e as extensions of the separator plates 2 a - e are at the edge of the Separator plates 2a-e formed.
- Each of the fixing elements 13a-e in Fig. 2a is given by an extension in each case exactly one of the Einzeiplatten 2a ", 2b", 2c “, 2d", 2e "the separator plates 2a-e of the stack 100 and formed integrally with these individual plates.
- integrality means, in particular, that the at least one fixing element is produced integrally with the corresponding individual plate, ie not attached, and thus necessarily also entails material uniformity, although, for example, the thickness does not have to be consistent throughout.
- the fixing elements 13a-e are each on a side facing away from the active region 10 side of the densities 11a ', 11a ", 11b', 11b", etc.
- the fixing elements 13a-e are different from the sealing beads 11a ', 11a ", 11b', 11b” and so on and spaced therefrom in a direction parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e, in particular in the x-direction 6 in FIG. 2a.
- the extensions of the individual plates 2a “, 2b", 2c “, 2d”, 2e "forming the fixing elements 13a-e are each bent relative to the plate planes of the individual plates to the stacking direction, in particular to the positive z-direction 8 in FIG
- the sections of the fixing elements 13a-e running straight in the illustrated cross-section close with the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e or with the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e parallel planes each have an angle a in Fig. 2a, the angle a has a
- angle a may also assume other values, for. B. 91 degrees ⁇ a ⁇
- Separator plate z At least 1.1 times, at least 1.5 times or at least twice the maximum height of the sealing elements of this separator plate.
- the fixing element 13b of the separator plate 2b projects beyond the height 14 of the sealing bead 11b 'of the separator plate 2b along the stacking direction 8, here z.
- B. at least three times the height of the 14th
- the fixing elements 13a-e of the separator plates 2a-e of the stack 100 are nested one inside the other.
- at least one section or extension of the frame is received and pressed between the fixing elements of adjacent separator plates in the exemplary embodiment shown here, which is connected to the membrane of the MEA arranged between the respective separator plates and which encloses this membrane.
- the frame 12a is received and compressed, which is connected to the membrane MEA 9a, which is arranged between the separator plates 2a and 2b.
- the frame 12b is received and pressed between the fixing members 13b and 13c of the separator plates 2b and 2c, and so on.
- the frames 12a-d are respectively received in such a way between the fixing elements 13a-e of the separator plates 2a-e that they extend over at least the entire overlap area of the fixing elements adjoining them and thus insulate them from each other completely electrically.
- the frame 12a is received and arranged between the fixing elements 13a and 13b such that it extends over the entire area in which the fixing elements 13a and 13b overlap one another and come into contact could.
- the portion of the frame 12a received between the fixing elements 13a and 13b prevents an undesired electrical short circuit between the separator plates 2a and 2b or between the individual plates 2a "and 2b" in the region of the fixing elements 13a and 13b.
- the nesting of the fixing elements 13a-e of the separator plates 2a-e causes the fixing elements of adjacent separator plates to rest against one another by receiving one of the frames 12a-d between these fixing elements.
- the fixing element 13a of the separator plate 2a is supported z.
- Separator plates 2a-e preferably further to the fixing elements 13a-e corresponding fixing elements, which are arranged on each other along the y-direction 7 ge opposite sides of the separator plates 2a-e.
- the fixing elements arranged on all sides of the separator plates 2a-e jointly generate in each case a positive connection between adjacent separator plates of the stack 100 in the x-y plane. In this way, the fixing elements 13a-e contribute to positioning and fixing the separator plates 2a-e relative to each other.
- the fixing elements 13a-e are at least partially elastic so that, by changing their shape and / or their orientation, they can follow a change in a spacing of the separator plates 2a-e along the stacking direction 8 from each other.
- the angle a by which the straight ends of the fixing members 13a-e are angled with respect to the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e may be slightly changed due to the elasticity of the fixing members 13a-e.
- the elasticity of the extensions of the separator plates 2a-e or of the individual plates 2a “, 2b", 2c “, 2d", 2e "forming the fixing elements 13a-e can be given, for example, by their length being greater than their respective lengths
- a length 17 of the fixing elements 13a-e may each be at least three times or at least five times as great as a width 18 of the fixing elements 13a-e (see Fig. 2b).
- the width 18 of the fixing elements 13a-e may, for example, be parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e and perpendicular to the thickness direction of the separator plates 2a-e or the individual plates 2a ", 2b".
- FIGS. 3a-c schematically show a section of a stack 200 of the electrochemical system 1 shown in FIG. 1 according to a second embodiment.
- FIG. 3a shows a sectional view of this detail, wherein the sectional plane is aligned parallel to the x-z plane.
- FIG. 3b shows a perspective view of the detail shown in FIG. 3a.
- Fig. 3c shows a plan view of the in Figs. 3a and 3b shown detail.
- the viewing direction in FIG. 3c is not aligned along the stacking direction 8, but along a direction which is angled with respect to the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e by the angle a and parallel to the straight ends of the fixing elements 13a-e is aligned.
- the stack 200 according to FIGS. 3a-c differs from the stack 100 according to FIGS. 2a-c in that the extensions of the individual plates 2a ", 2b", 2c “, 2d", 2e "forming the fixing elements 13a-e increase their height (See Fig. 3c)
- the bead-like depression 21a 'stamped into the fixing element 13a can be seen particularly well in Fig.
- the bead-like depressions 21a ', 21b', 21c ', 21d', 21e 'of the fixing elements 13a-e of the stack 200 each have an oblong shape and follow the course of the straight ends of the fixing elements 13a-e
- the illustration of Fig. 3c shows that the bead-like depressions are nested in one another
- the nested recesses 21a ', 21b', 21c ', 21d', 21e 'of the fixing elements 13a-e effect between adjacent separator plates of the stack 200 additionally form a shape along the y-direction 7.
- the frames 12a-d at the stack 200 shown in FIGS. 3a-c are not received between the fixing elements 13a-e.
- the fixing elements 13a-e of the stack 200 each have at least one end one side an electrically insulating coating 19.
- the extensions of the individual plates 2a ", 2b", 2c ", 2d", 2e "forming the fixing elements 13a-e each have an electrically insulating coating 19a-e at least in their positive z-direction 8 and the positive x-direction.
- FIGS. 4a-c schematically show a section of a stack 300 of the electrochemical system 1 shown in FIG. 1 according to a third embodiment.
- Fig. 4a shows a sectional view of this section, wherein the sectional plane is aligned parallel to the x-z plane.
- 4b shows a perspective view of the detail shown in FIG. 4a.
- Fig. 4c shows a plan view of the in Figs. 4a and 4b, the viewing direction being aligned along the stacking direction 8, as in FIG. 2c.
- the stack 300 according to FIGS. 4a-c differs from the stack 100 according to FIGS. 2a-c in that the separator plates 2a-e each have two fixing elements, each of which is formed by an extension of exactly one of the individual plates of the respective separator plate.
- the separator plate 2a has a first fixing element 13a 'formed by an extension of the single plate 2a' and a second fixing element 13a formed by an extension of the single plate 2a ".
- the separator plate 2b has a first fixing member 13b 'formed by an extension of the single plate 2b' and a second fixing member 13b formed by an extension of the single plate 2b ", etc.
- FIG Stacks 300 are bent relative to the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e in the same direction parallel to the stacking direction 8.
- the fixing of the mutually facing individual plates adjacent separator plates are nested, as before each receiving one of the frame 12a-d or each receiving at least a portion of the frame 12a-d between these fixing elements.
- the fixing member 13a "of the separator plate 2a and the fixing member 13b 'of the separator plate 2b are nested by receiving the frame 12a between the fixing members 13a" and 13b'.
- the fixing member 13b "of the separator plate 2b and the fixing member 13c 'of the separator plate 2c are nested by receiving the frame 12b between the fixing members 13b" and 13c', etc.
- the fixing elements 13a ', 13a ", 13b', 13b” etc. of the stack 300 according to FIGS. 4a-c are respectively arranged in corner regions of the separator plates 2a-e.
- the fixing elements 13a ', 13a ", 13b', 13b", etc. of the stack 300 are also each formed such that their cross section parallel to the plate planes of the Separatorpiatten 2a-e at least in a portion along the stacking direction 8 a curved or arcuate Course has, z. B. in the form of a circular arc.
- the extensions forming the fixing elements 13a ', 13a ", 13b', 13b” etc. of the stack 300 widen conically at least in sections in the stacking direction 8.
- the adjacent fixing elements of adjacent separator plates are arranged in two directions.
- the fixing elements 13a "and 13b 'For the positive but reversible connection of the separator plates 2a-e in all four spatial directions parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates, the separator plates 2a-e of the stack 300 preferably each have at least two pairs of fixing elements of the type shown in Figures 4a-c at diagonally opposite corners of the separator plates 2a-e.
- FIGS. 5a-c schematically show a detail of a stack 400 of the electrochemical system 1 shown in FIG. 1 according to a fourth embodiment.
- 5a shows a sectional view of this detail, wherein the sectional plane is aligned parallel to the x-z plane.
- FIG. 5b shows a perspective view of the detail shown in FIG. 5a.
- Fig. 5c shows a plan view of the in Figs. 5a and 5b, wherein the viewing direction, as in FIG. 3c, is oriented along an angle with respect to the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e by the angle a, which is parallel to the straight ends of the fixing elements 13a ', 13a ", 13b', 13b ", etc. of the stack 400.
- each of the separator plates 2a-e of the stack 400 shown in FIGS. 5a-c each have two fixing elements, each of which is formed by an extension of exactly one of the individual plates of the respective Separatorpiatte, said extensions z. B. are arranged laterally at the edges of the separator plates 2a-e, similar to the Fixierelemen- th 13a-e of the stack 100 shown in FIGS. 2a-c.
- the extensions of the individual plates 2a ', 2a “, 2b', 2b", etc. of the stack 400 forming the fixing elements 13a ', 13a ", 13b', 13b", etc. have xz aligned in the plane perpendicular to the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e Plane each at least in a section along the stacking direction 8 a U- or V-shaped cross-section.
- the U- or V-shape is not symmetrical.
- the outer straight ends of the fixing elements of the individual plates of the same separator plate are supported at least in sections against each other and can optionally be connected together along this section, e.g. B. by a cohesive connection, in particular by a welded connection.
- the outer straight ends of the fixing elements 13a ', 13a “forming extensions of the individual plates 2a', 2a" of the separator 2a at least in sections against each other.
- the outer straight ends of the extensions of the individual plates 2b ', 2b "forming the fixing elements 13b', 13b” of the separator plate 2b are supported at least in sections against one another, etc.
- the fixing members 13a “, 13b”, etc. of the single plates 2a “, 2b”, etc. protrude further from the plate plane 20a, 20b, etc. than the fixing members 13a ', 13b', etc. of the single plates 2a ', 2b', etc
- the frame 12a, 12b etc. always protrudes at least as far as the shorter one both adjoining fixing elements so that it completely electrically insulated against each other. Similar to the stack 300 according to FIGS. 4a-c are in each case the fixing elements of the mutually facing individual plates adjacent
- Separator plate 2b and the fixing member 13c 'of the single plate 2c' of the separator plate 2c are nested by receiving the frame 12b between the fixing members 13b "and 13c ', etc.
- the cross-sectionally U-shaped or V-shaped fixing elements of the mutually facing individual plates of adjacent separator plates are each nested in such a way that they effect a fixation of the separator plates parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e in both orientations of the x-direction 6.
- the fixing member 13a "of the single plate 2a" of the separator plate 2a is supported on the fixing member 13b 'of the single plate 2b' of the separator plate 2b in a plane parallel to the plate planes of the separator plate 2b
- the fixing elements 13a "and 13b 'can serve as guide structures when stacking the separator plates 2a and 2b and thus facilitate the assembly of the stack 400.
- FIGS. 6a-d schematically show a section of a stack 500 of the electrochemical system 1 shown in FIG. 1 according to a fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 6a shows a sectional view of this detail, the sectional plane 26 (see FIG. 6d) being aligned parallel to the xz plane.
- Fig. 6b shows a perspective view of the detail shown in Fig. 6a.
- Fig. 6c shows a further sectional view of this detail, wherein the Sectional plane 27 according to FIG. 6c is aligned parallel to the sectional plane according to FIG. 6a (see FIG. 6d).
- Fig. 6d shows a plan view of the in Figs. 6a-c shown section, wherein the viewing direction along the stacking direction 8 is aligned.
- Fig. 6d are further the sectional planes 26, 27 of FIGS. 6a, 6c highlighted by dashed lines.
- the separator plates 2a-e of the stack 500 each have fixing elements in the form of raised regions 22a ', 22a ", 22b', 22b", 22c ', 22c ", 22d', 22d", 22e 'formed in the separator plates 2a-e, In this case, the raised areas forming the fixing elements are adjacent to one another
- Separator plates are arranged in each case and formed complementary to one another such that they engage in each other at least in a plane parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e, as in some of the embodiments previously shown each receiving at least a portion of the frame 12a d between the raised areas of adjacent Separatorplatten. Furthermore, the raised regions 22a ', 22a “, 22b', 22b", 22c ', 22c ", 22d', 22d", 22e ', 22e "are each arranged outside the active region 10.
- the individual plates 2a”, 2b “, 2c “, 2d”, 2e “of the separator plates 2a-e of the stack 500 each have a first raised region 22a", 22b “, 22c”, 22d “, 22e” molded into the respective individual plate and integrally formed with the respective single plate.
- a height 24a "of the first raised portion 22a" of the single plate 2a "determined from the plate plane 20a of the separator plate 2a and along the stacking direction 8 is greater than one determined from the same plate plane 20a and along the stacking direction 8 Height 25a "of the sealing bead 11a" the same single plate 2a ".
- the individual plates 2a ', 2b', 2c ', 2d', 2e 'of the separator plates 2a-e of the stack 500 each have a second raised portion 22a', 22b ', 22c' molded into the respective single plate and integrally formed with the respective single plate. , 22d ', 22e' up.
- the second raised portions 22a ', 22b', 22c ', 22d', 22e 'e ach protrude in the positive z-direction 8, to the same extent like the sealing beads 11a ', 11b', 11c ', lld', Ile 'from the single plate 2a', 2b ',
- a height 24b 'of the second raised portion 22b' of the single plate 2b 'determined from the plate plane 20b of the separator plate 2b and along the stacking direction 8 is substantially equal to a height 25b' determined from the same plate plane 20b and along the stacking direction 8. the sealing bead 11b 'of the same single plate 2b'.
- the second raised areas 22a ', 22b', 22c ', 22d', 22e 'of the individual plates 2a', 2b ', 2c', 2d ', 2e' pointing in the positive z-direction 8 each have a recess 23a ', 23b ', 23c', 23d ', 23e' up.
- the first raised regions 22a “, 22b”, 22c “, 22d”, 22e “of the individual plates 2a", 2b “, 2c", 2d “, 2e” pointing in the negative z-direction 8 each have one to the depressions 23a ', 23b', 23c ', 23d', 23e 'of the second raised portions 22a', 22b ', 22c', 22d ', 22e' are complementary in shape and each receiving at least a portion of one of the frames 12a-d in Figs Recesses 23a ', 23b', 23c ', 23d', 23e 'of the second raised portions 22a', 22b ', 22c', 22d ', 22e' taken.
- 22e 'and second raised portions 22a', 22b ', 22c', 22d ', 22e' are each formed and arranged to be complementary to each other such that each pair of first and second raised portions in the facing individual plates of adjacent separator plates 2a-e form fit in two Directions parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e causes.
- the recesses 23a ', 23b', 23c ', 23d', 23e 'of the second raised portions 22a', 22b ', 22c', 22d ', 22e' each have a circular cross section parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e. which widens conically in the positive z-direction 8 at least in sections.
- the second region 22a 'of the single plate 2a' of FIG. 6b by way of example, the second region 22a 'of the single plate 2a' of FIG. 6b
- Separator plate 2a shown with the recess 23a ', wherein the recess 23a' in the positive z-direction 8 at least partially conically widens.
- the first raised portions 22a “, 22b", 22c “, 22d”, 22e “have parallel to the plate planes of the separator plates 2a-e, for example, one each to the recesses 23a ', 23b', 23c ', 23d', 23e 'the second raised areas 22a ', 22b', 22c ', 22d', 22e 'complementary round cross-section, which tapers conically in the negative z-direction 8 at least in sections.
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