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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2010
Tadashi Nishiyama, Sakura, JP;
Go Morimoto, Utsunomiya, JP;
Tadashi Nishiyama, Sakura, JP;
Go Morimoto, Utsunomiya, JP;
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A fuel cell stack includes a plurality of fuel cells stacked together, and a pair of end plates provided at opposite ends the fuel cells in the stacking direction. Further, the fuel cell stack includes coupling members bridging between the end plates, holding mechanisms provided in side surfaces of the end plates and the coupling members for applying tension in a tightening direction, and fixing mechanisms for fixing the side surfaces of the end plates and the coupling members together. The holding mechanism has a pin member inserted into the side surface of the end plate and the coupling member. Further, the fixing mechanism has a screw for fixing the coupling member to the side surface of the end plate.