Title:
REFORMER SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND FUEL CELL MODULE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2013/187332
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
A reformer support structure in a fuel cell module (1) provided with: a main fuel cell body (3) including a cell stack (9) and a reformer (5) disposed above the cell stack (9); and a container (2) for housing the main fuel cell body (3); the reformer support structure being provided with: a first member (61), which has a first engaging part (61d) and is attached to the container (2); and a second member (62), which has a second engaging part (62c) and is attached to the reformer (5). The second engaging part (62c) engages with the first engaging part (61d), whereby the reformer (5) is supported by the container (2). The location of engagement (6a) between the first engaging part (61d) and the second engaging part (62c) is provided above the bottom part of the reformer (5), and the second engaging part (62c) is capable of sliding on the first engaging part (61d) in the direction in which the reformer (5) undergoes thermal expansion. The support structure is able to support the reformer in a stable manner.
Inventors:
YAMAMOTO SATORU (JP)
MIZUNO YASUSHI (JP)
SHIBASAKI NORIHISA (JP)
OGURO HIROKI (JP)
MIZUNO YASUSHI (JP)
SHIBASAKI NORIHISA (JP)
OGURO HIROKI (JP)
Application Number:
PCT/JP2013/065867
Publication Date:
December 19, 2013
Filing Date:
June 07, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
JX NIPPON OIL & ENERGY CORP (JP)
International Classes:
H01M8/04; H01M8/06; H01M8/12
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
KAWAKITA, KIJURO (JP)
Kijuro Kawakita (JP)
Kijuro Kawakita (JP)
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