DE102007051361B3 - Modular housing for fuel cell modules and method for providing a fuel cell module - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a module housing (62) having a plurality of assembly stations (64, 66, 68, 70) for arranging fuel cell modules (14) and air conditioning modules (30), wherein at least one combination mounting station (66) has both an interface for coupling to at least one media module. and / or energy management of the fuel cell module (14) as well as for coupling with at least one media and / or power management of an air conditioning module (30). The invention further relates to a method for providing at least one operational or operating fuel cell module (14).

Description

The The invention relates to a module housing for fuel cell modules.

Farther The invention relates to a method for providing fuel cell modules.

Fuel cell systems are increasingly gaining in connection with numerous applications Importance. Especially in the mobile sector they are used as APU ("auxiliary power unit") to independently from the operation of the internal combustion engine and the state of charge of the vehicle battery to deliver electrical energy. It has also been suggested the heat emitted by a fuel cell module for heating a motor vehicle use. Further air conditioning tasks of the motor vehicle can be solved by using fuel cells, that an air conditioner with electrically operable compressor for cooling the vehicle interior is provided.

Fuel cell systems which may for example be realized in the form of modules, all essential components for have their operation, contain a plurality of individual fuel cells, connected in series to produce a practicable voltage are and often in the form of a stack, a so-called fuel cell stack, are arranged. One differentiates fuel cell systems in particular according to their operating temperatures as well as their structure, where as widespread representatives of high-temperature fuel cell systems and the low-temperature fuel cell systems are mentioned. As a typical representative of high-temperature fuel cell systems is the SOFC fuel cell (SOFC = solid oxide fuel cell) to call. One A typical representative of the low-temperature fuel cells is the PEM fuel cell (PEM = polymer electrolyte membrane). Furthermore, the fuel cell systems contain a reformer for producing a hydrogen-rich reformate Fuel and atmospheric oxygen as well as many times an afterburner, uses the remaining energy of the anode exhaust gas and an environmentally friendly Exhaust gas available provides. To the feeder the for The media required for operation are at least one blower and at least a fuel pump provided. The operation of the fuel cell system becomes useful controlled, regulated and monitored by an electronic control unit.

When Air conditioning systems that derive their energy from the fuel cell system, In particular, air conditioning modules come into question, the one electrically operable compressor in a conventional refrigeration circuit with condenser, expansion valve and evaporator. But there are also many others Concepts for the production of cold air are used, such as over the Use of the output by the fuel cell module heat means a heat-power coupling. Other air conditioners are based on the operation of the absorption or of adsorption and can in principle also refer their energy from the fuel cell module.

you is committed to fuel cell modules both in the mobile sector and also stationary to use. The stationary one Usage concerns both permanent stationary operation and temporary stationary operation otherwise mobile modules. Furthermore, one strives, the assembly a motor vehicle with a fuel cell module as possible comfortable to design and commissioning of the fuel cell module to facilitate in the vehicle.

The US 2006/0078777 A1 shows a fuel cell housing with a housing enclosure, the housing provides mounting locations for multiple fuel cell modules.

The US 6,030,718 A discloses a proton exchange membrane fuel cell system having multiple fuel cell modules that are mounted in subracks having multiple fuel cell module mounting locations. In turn, a housing is provided for receiving the rack.

In the DE 20 2004 011 801 U1 a power plant for generating electric power with an arrangement of at least two fuel cell systems is presented. To accommodate the fuel cell systems realized as retractable modules, an insertion cabinet with several assembly stations is used.

The DE 602 15 834 T2 describes a normal and high pressure SOFC fuel cell system for power generation. The system includes at least one fuel cell assembly module that houses at least two subassemblies each including a plurality of fuel cells. A module housing is used to mount the module modules.

From the DE 199 27 518 B4 is a stationary air conditioner for a vehicle known. The power supply of the compressor of the air conditioner is carried out with a fuel cell.

Also in the DE 10 2004 002 445 A1 An air conditioner for stationary air conditioning of a vehicle is shown. This is an additional unit for production provided by electrical or mechanical power, which may be, for example, a fuel cell assembly.

The DE 103 50 399 A1 shows an air conditioning module for a motor vehicle, in which a fan box, a recirculation box and a fresh air intake are mounted as a preassembled unit in the vehicle.

The The aforementioned object is achieved with the features of the independent claims.

advantageous embodiments of the invention are in the dependent claims specified.

The Invention consists in a module housing with multiple mounting stations for Arrangement of fuel cell modules and air conditioning modules, where at least one combination mounting station both an interface for coupling with at least one media and / or power supply of the Fuel cell module as well as for coupling with at least one Media and / or energy management an air conditioning module. This makes it possible to fuel cell modules to accommodate in an orderly manner, due to the possibility of addition Air conditioning module in the module housing to bring the option consists of using a largely closed module housing, since the air conditioning module the cooling of the housing interior area can serve. Since at least one combination mounting station is provided - according to a particularly preferred embodiment of the module housing are all assembly places Combination mounts - can that module housing variable with fuel cell modules and air conditioning modules stocked become.

Usefully it is provided that the at least one media guide of the fuel cell module a fuel supply and / or an oxygen supply and / or an exhaust discharge is.

It is also advantageous that the at least one media guide of Air conditioning module is an air conditioning air duct.

The inventive module housing is in particularly useful Way further developed in that the module housing a sensor for the Internal temperature and a display device for displaying the internal temperature having. So you can monitor the internal temperature of the module housing and if necessary, in the module housing generated heat output decrease, for example by removing a fuel cell module. Is the interface for mounting the climate control modules so equipped, That the heat generated by air conditioning modules is dissipated to the outside, can be sent to the place the removed fuel cell module an air conditioning module are used, which then for air conditioning of the interior of the module housing can be used.

• – Koppeln von mindestens zwei Brennstoffzellenmodulen mit Schnittstellen eines Modulgehäuses mit mehreren Montageplätzen zur Anordnung von Brennstoffzellenmodulen und Klimatisierungsmodulen, wobei mindestens ein Kombimontageplatz sowohl eine Schnittstelle zur Kopplung mit mindestens einer Medien- und/oder Energieführung des Brennstoffzellenmoduls als auch zur Kopplung mit mindestens einer Medien- und/oder Energieführung eines Klimatisierungsmoduls aufweist, und mindestens ein Brennstoffzellenmodul an dem Kombimontageplatz angeordnet ist,
• – Starten der Brennstoffzellenmodule oder Aufrechterhalten des Betriebs der Brennstoffzellenmodule,
• – Erfassen einer Innentemperatur des Modulgehäuses,
• – Entnehmen des an dem mindestens einen Kombimontageplatz angeordneten Brennstoffzellenmoduls, wenn die Innentemperatur einen vorgegebenen Schwellenwert überschreitet und
• – Anordnen eines Klimatisierungsmoduls an dem mindestens einen Kombimontageplatz.

The invention further consists in a method for providing at least one operational or operating fuel cell module with the steps:

• - Coupling of at least two fuel cell modules with interfaces of a module housing with multiple assembly stations for the arrangement of fuel cell modules and air conditioning modules, wherein at least one combination mounting site both an interface for coupling with at least one media and / or power management of the fuel cell module as well as for coupling with at least one media and / or energy management of an air conditioning module, and at least one fuel cell module is arranged at the combination mounting site,
• Starting the fuel cell modules or maintaining the operation of the fuel cell modules,
• Detecting an internal temperature of the module housing,
• - Removing the arranged at the at least one combination mounting station fuel cell module when the internal temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold and
• - Arranging an air conditioning module at the at least one combination mounting station.

The described monitoring function and exchange possibility The various modules is thus realized in the context of a procedure.

• – Aufrechterhalten des Betriebs eines dem Modulgehäuse entnommenen Brennstoffzellenmoduls mittels in einem dem Brennstoffzellenmodul zugehörigen Kraftstoffpufferspeicher gespeicherten Kraftstoffs.

This is usefully further developed so that it has the further step:

• - Maintaining the operation of a module housing removed fuel cell module by means stored in a the fuel cell module associated fuel buffer memory fuel.

• – Koppeln eines dem Modulgehäuse entnommenen Brennstoffzellenmoduls mit einer weiteren eine Schnittstelle für das Brennstoffzellenmodul aufweisenden Vorrichtung.

The method can be developed in particular such that it has the further step:

• - Coupling of the module housing removed fuel cell module with another an interface for the fuel cell module having device.

The Fuel cell modules need so do not be turned off when removed from the module housing be transferred or between different mounting positions of the module housing.

• – Koppeln eines dem Modulgehäuse entnommenen Brennstoffzellenmoduls mit einer weiteren eine Schnittstelle für das Brennstoffzellenmodul aufweisenden Vorrichtung.

The method is also useful in the context that it has the further step:

• - Coupling of the module housing removed fuel cell module with another an interface for the fuel cell module having device.

For example so can the transfer of a in operation fuel cell module between the module housing and be made a motor vehicle.

In In this context it can be provided that the one more an interface for the fuel cell module having device in a Motor vehicle arranged receiving device, wherein the receiving device a cargo space of the motor vehicle is at least partially limited and Facilities for supplying and / or discharging supply and / or Has disposal media and / or electrical energy.

The Invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings preferred embodiments exemplified.

It demonstrate:

1 a schematic representation of a motor vehicle with a cargo space and arranged therein modules;

2 a schematic representation of a motor vehicle with a loading space, which is prepared for receiving modules;

3 a sectional view of a fuel cell module;

4 another sectional view of a fuel cell module;

5 a plan view of a receiving device for a fuel cell module and an air conditioning module;

6 a perspective view of a fuel cell module in a first state;

7 a perspective view of a fuel cell module in a second state;

8th a fuel tank having fuel cell modules disposed thereon;

9 a module housing having fuel cell modules and an air conditioning module disposed therein;

10 a perspective view of a trolley for modules;

11 another perspective view of a trolley for modules and

12 a schematic representation of a motor vehicle with a receiving device and two modules.

at the following description of the drawings denote the same Reference signs the same or similar components.

1 shows a schematic representation of a motor vehicle 12 with a cargo space 16 and modules arranged therein 14 . 30 , 2 shows a schematic representation of a motor vehicle 12 with a cargo space 16 who is in charge of receiving modules 14 . 30 is prepared. The car 12 is from behind with a view into the hold 16 shown. In the motor vehicle 12 it may be, for example, a station wagon or SUV vehicle in which the cargo space 16 is easily accessible. However, a variety of the technical features described herein are also useful in connection with any other types of vehicles. In the hold 16 of the motor vehicle 12 is a receiving device forming the load compartment floor 10 intended. This cradle 10 takes a fuel cell module 14 and an air conditioning module 30 on, and it provides interfaces for their coupling with the modules 14 . 30 to disposal. For example, for the coupling of the recording device 10 with the fuel cell module 14 the interface 26 within a recess 38 intended. In 2 this recess is recognizable as a cover 76 for the interface 26 is shown in its off-hook state. Also is a recess 36 for the air conditioning module 30 provided, the underlying interface due to the overlying cover 78 is not recognizable. The recording device can media guides 20 . 22 . 24 (please refer 3 ) and guides for electrical cables 18 provide in their interior, for example, to supply the fuel cell system 14 with fuel and air, for discharging exhaust gas from the fuel cell system, for supplying the air conditioning system 30 with the fuel cell system 14 generated electrical energy and for fresh air and recirculation, by the air conditioning system 30 is cooled. At the cradle 10 Air ducts are still attached, which are slightly curved towards the vehicle interior 34 are inclined. From these air ducts 32 conditioned air exhausts, which has been previously cooled by the air conditioning module and in the receiving device 10 distributed as well as the air ducts 32 was fed. Furthermore, in the recording device 10 a cooling compartment 38 provided in any objects, such as drinks, can be inserted. Furthermore, in the recording device 10 filter elements 40 be provided, with a filtering of all involved media streams comes into question Ge. In particular, it may be useful all in the receiving device 10 incoming air to a common filtering, for example, a pre-filter to supply, namely in particular the the air conditioning system 30 supplied air conditioning air and the fuel cell system 14 supplied process air and the cooling of the fuel cell system 14 used air. The modules 14 . 30 are with handles 44 . 46 equipped so that their removal and their insertion in the hold 16 is relieved. A further relief can be achieved that of the receiving device 10 forming loading floor of the motor vehicle can be pulled out to the rear.

3 shows a sectional view of a fuel cell module 14 , The fuel cell module 14 is in one on the cradle 10 patch and shown on this fixed arrangement. The fuel cell module 14 contains an interior area 80 higher temperature and an outdoor area 82 lower temperature. In the interior 80 the highly heat-generating components are arranged, for example the reformer, the fuel cell stack and the afterburner. In the operation of these devices is the indoor 80 arranged components via an air duct 20 Supplied with air. Also, the components via a fuel supply 22 Fuel supplied. The air duct 20 is from a blower 84 Charged while fueling 22 with a fuel pump 86 connected is. An exhaust discharge 24 connects the inner area 80 with the environment of the fuel cell module 14 , Another fan 88 supplies the outdoor area 82 of the fuel cell module 14 for the purpose of thermal insulation. Furthermore, an electronic control unit 90 provided that evaluate various sensor signals and output actuator signals, for example, for the purpose of controlling one or more fans 84 . 88 as well as the fuel pump 86 , The fuel cell module 14 is still with a handle 44 equipped, which is pivotable and mechanically with a locking mechanism 48 communicates. About this locking mechanism 48 is the fuel cell module 14 with the cradle 10 connected. Will the handle 44 pivoted, so gives the locking mechanism 48 the connection between the fuel cell module 14 and the cradle 10 free. This is supported by the force of a spring, which between the receiving device 10 and the fuel cell module 14 acts.

4 shows a further sectional view of a fuel cell module 14 , 5 shows a plan view of a receiving device 10 for a fuel cell module and an air conditioning module. The cradle section 92 serves to accommodate the fuel cell module 14 , In this area are combustion air openings 98 . 100 and an exhaust port 102 intended. Furthermore, the cradle section contains 92 fuel couplings 104 , Furthermore, an electrical connector 106 intended. In the present embodiment, the receiving device section includes 94 no special facilities. The cradle section 96 serves to receive an air conditioning module, with a Frischluftansaugöffnung for this purpose 108 , an exhaust opening 110 , a cooling air outlet opening 112 and an electrical connector 114 are provided.

6 shows a perspective view of a fuel cell module in a first state. The air conditioning module 14 has a split grip 44 , so that the said locking enabling pivoting of the two handle parts 44a and 44b is possible. Furthermore, there is an air flow opening 116 to recognize which partly by a flap 118 is covered.

7 shows a perspective view of a fuel cell module in a second state. In this state, the two handle sections 44a . 44b pivoted, making the locking mechanism compared to 6 is brought into another state. Furthermore, the pivoting of the handle sections allows 44a . 44b the open or partially open the flap 118 ,

8th shows a fuel tank with fuel cell modules arranged thereon. The fuel tank 52 includes a housing 56 , This case 56 has several interfaces arranged in recesses 54 on, which is similar to the interfaces of the recording device 10 (please refer 5 ) may be formed. These interfaces are used to hold fuel cell modules 14 which with through the fuel tank 52 operated fuel. The fuel cell modules 14 , which are intended in particular for use in a motor vehicle, can thus also be operated externally and the electrical energy can the fuel cell modules 14 be removed via an externally accessible electrical interface, either in the form of DC voltage or when incorporating a DC / AC converter as AC voltage. It is possible to remove the electrical voltage separately from the individual fuel cell modules. It can also be provided that the fuel cell tank 52 an electrical interface to the fuel cell modules, thereby allowing that of the fuel cell modules 14 supplied voltage centrally on the fuel tank 52 is made available. The fuel cell modules 14 Especially in connection with the Stantvorgang the systems require an external power source, which when using the fuel cell modules 14 is provided in the motor vehicle by the conventional vehicle battery or by an additional battery disposed in the vehicle. Such an external energy source is in the form of a rechargeable battery 58 also in the case 56 of the fuel cell tank 52 provided, also for this purpose, the electrical interfaces between the fuel tank 52 and the fuel cell modules 14 be used. The fuel cell modules 14 can with a fuel cache 60 be equipped so that the operation of the fuel cell modules 14 can at least be maintained for a short time, if the modules of the fuel tank 52 be removed. In the subsequent use of the modules in a motor vehicle thus no reboot is required. Conversely, a fuel cell module in operation can also be used 14 be removed without interruption from a motor vehicle and on the fuel tank 52 be set up for further operation. The fuel tank 52 can thus serve several purposes. On the one hand, fuel cell modules 14 be brought together externally from one or more vehicles to provide in this way an increased power and / or voltage available. Furthermore, the operation of a fuel cell module 14 be maintained from a motor vehicle, without reducing the fuel supply of the vehicle. Likewise, in one or more fuel cell modules 14 be kept in operational or operating state. The individual members of a motor vehicle fleet can become the fuel cell modules thus made available 14 readily operate by taking these from the fuel tank 52 take off and use in their motor vehicle. The energy generated during storage of the fuel cell modules in operation, both the electrical energy and the thermal energy, can be utilized so that the fuel tank 52 with the fuel cell modules not only the availability of these fuel cell modules 14 but also provides an energy station for a building, such as a residential building, an office building or a garage.

9 shows a module housing disposed therein fuel cell modules and an air conditioning module. The module housing shown here 62 , which as a closet with lockable door 120 is formed, serves to accommodate multiple fuel cell modules 14 as well as air conditioning modules 30 , These modules 14 . 30 are, for example, one above the other in the module housing 42 arranged, wherein the module housing 62 is shown for clear illustration laterally cut. In practice, the module housing can be completely closed on the sides or actually provided with openings, for example for heat exchange. The modules 14 . 30 are at different assembly sites 64 . 66 . 68 . 70 arranged. In the present example are at the assembly sites 64 . 68 . 66 fuel cell modules 14 arranged while at the assembly site 70 an air conditioning module 30 is provided. The assembly places 64 . 68 . 66 . 70 have interfaces through which the media guide for the modules 14 . 30 as well as the leadership of electrical energy can be done. At least one of the assembly stations 64 . 68 . 66 . 70 For example, the assembly site 66 , is as a combination assembly site 66 realized. This means that this assembly site both an interface for a fuel cell module 14 as well as an interface for an air conditioning module 30 Provides. This in the present presentation at the combination assembly site 66 arranged fuel cell module 14 So can the module housing 62 taken and by an air conditioning module 30 be replaced. The module housing 62 serves as a storage device for fuel cell modules 14 as well as air conditioning modules 30 but at the same time as a functional device, namely with regard to the provision of electrical energy and air conditioning capacity for external areas, but the air conditioning capacity can also be used for cooling the module housing interior. In this context, for example, be provided that in the module housing 62 a temperature sensor 72 is arranged, the temperature of the sensor 72 detected temperature optionally from an externally visible display device 74 is shown. If the temperature in the module housing interior rises above a permissible threshold, this is due to the display device 74 recognizable. Additionally or alternatively, an optical or acoustic signal that is from a controller of the module housing or one or more controllers of the modules 14 . 30 is indicative of excessive temperature rise. Also can be pointed out an excessively rapid increase in temperature. The user of the module housing 62 This makes possible a fuel cell module 14 in the module housing 62 shut down or a fuel cell module 14 the module housing 62 to remove, so as to generate less heat within the module housing. Is the air conditioning interface equipped so that the operation of the air conditioning module 30 generated heat output significantly in the outer area of the module housing 62 is discharged, so that a total of cooling of the module housing interior can be done by an air conditioning module, the user after removing a fuel cell module of ei a combination mounting station 66 in addition an air conditioning module 30 arrange at this combination mounting location, whereby an improved cooling of the module housing interior can be achieved. The module housing 62 according to 9 can be used as an energy station and / or as a storage location for fuel cell modules 14 and air conditioning modules 30 be used, ie with regard to the fuel cell modules 14 in principle fulfill the same tasks as those associated with 8th described fuel tank 52 , In addition, the storage and provision of air conditioning modules 30 and an internal cooling of the module housing 62 through air conditioning modules 30 in a variable way. A fuel tank for loading operation of the modules 14 . 30 Can be inside or outside of the module housing 62 be provided.

10 shows a perspective view of a trolley for modules. 11 shows a further perspective view of a trolley for modules. With the transport cart shown here 122 can fuel cell modules 14 and air conditioning modules 30 be transported, the dolly 122 built in the manner of a trolley. For this purpose he has two wheels 124 . 126 or rolls as well as a handle 128 , In addition to the transport function, the trolley 122 also an interface function for fuel cell modules 14 and / or air conditioning modules 30 provide. For this purpose, for example, electrical connections 130 . 132 on the trolley 122 be provided, via which the modules electrical energy is supplied, and / or from the fuel cell module 14 generated electrical energy is removable.

The Fuel cell modules and / or air conditioning modules described herein can both in mobile as well as stationary Use useful be. A special attention falls while providing energy through a fuel cell module, which is used by an air conditioning module, for example for the purpose of stationary air conditioning of a motor vehicle. But also in the home Area this concept can be used. For example, a Combined fuel cell module and an air conditioning module in a housing be, with this case one or more air outlets to provide air conditioning air. The housing can have an external electrical interface with which the system fuel cell module and air conditioning module with an external electrical energy network can be connected. That way especially for the start of the fuel cell module or for the sole operation of the Air conditioning module required electrical energy available. is On the other hand, when the fuel cell module is in operation, the Energy for the air conditioning module preferably of the fuel cell module to disposal provided, and not required by the air conditioning module electrical Energy can be fed into the external electrical network.

12 shows a schematic representation of a motor vehicle with a receiving device and two modules. For description, fuel cell modules are used by way of example, and in principle also other modules, such as air-conditioning modules, can be designed in the manner described. That by the combination of at least one module 14 . 14 ' and a recording device 10 formed system is designed as a mobile system, in particular the module 14 . 14 ' is transportable. Due to the easy transportability of the module 14 . 14 ' This is particularly at risk of theft that it can be easily removed from the vehicle. The system presented below realizes a comfortable theft protection by the identification of permissible pairs consisting of at least one module 14 . 14 ' and a receiving device 10 , On the motor vehicle 12 is a vehicle antenna 136 arranged, via an electrical line with one in the motor vehicle 12 arranged receiving device 10 is coupled. A first module 14 with a first controller 90 , a first antenna 138 , a first barcode 140 and a first transponder 142 is to the cradle 10 coupled while a second module 14 ' with a second controller 90 ' , a second antenna 138 ' , a second barcode 140 ' and a second transponder 142 ' outside the motor vehicle 12 is shown. Furthermore, the receiving device comprises 10 a barcode reader 144 , a transponder detection device 146 and a third controller 90 '' with an electronic memory 148 , While the first module 14 with the cradle 10 is coupled, is the first controller 90 with the third control unit 90 '' via an electrical interface 150 , For example, an electrical line connected. The first barcode 140 and the bar code detecting device 144 together form an optical interface 152 , The first transponder 142 and the transponder detection device 146 together form a radio interface 154 , Alternatively, the vehicle antenna 136 along with the first antennas 138 or the second antenna 138 ' be considered as a radio interface, as between the two antennas 136 . 138 respectively. 136 . 138 ' also electromagnetic waves are used for information transmission.

The third control unit 90 '' has in the electronic memory 148 over the recording device 10 clearly identifying information. This information can be about the electrical cut Job 150 or over the antennas 136 . 138 to the first controller 90 be transmitted. The first controller 90 For example, by comparing it with a list of allowed information values, it can check whether operation of the first module 14 with the cradle 10 is permissible. The third control unit 90 '' could then be used as a simple electronic circuit for transmitting the information in the electronic memory 148 is stored, executed. Conversely, it is also conceivable that the first control unit 90 or the second control device 90 ' an electronic memory 158 respectively. 160 includes, which is the first module 14 or the second module 14 ' uniquely identifies, this information via an interface to the third control unit 90 '' which then carries out the interpretation of the information.

The third control unit 90 '' can be the first module 14 clearly identifying information also on the bar code detection device 144 from a first barcode 140 read. Alternatively, the first module 14 clearly identifying information also by the transponder detection device 146 from a first transponder 142 be recorded. Is the identification of the combination of the first module 14 and the cradle 10 failed, or the combination is not allowed, then the operation of the first module 14 prevented.

The same applies to the second module 14 ' which is outside the motor vehicle 12 is shown. The combination of the cradle 10 with the second module 14 ' is about the vehicle antenna 136 together with the second antenna 138 ' also outside the vehicle 12 identifiable.

As long as a radio link between the vehicle antenna 136 and the second antenna 138 ' exists, the second module can 14 ' Therefore, outside the vehicle 12 be put into operation.

The in the above description, in the drawings and in the claims disclosed features of the invention can both individually and also in any combination for the realization of the invention be essential.

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cradle

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motor vehicle

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fuel cell module

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hold

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electrical management

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air supply

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Fuel supply

24

flue gas discharge

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interface

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recess

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Cooling module

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air ducting

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Motor vehicle interior

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recess

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refrigerated compartment

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filter element

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interface

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Handle

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Handle

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locking mechanism

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feather

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Fuel tank

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interface

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casing

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accumulator

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Fuel buffer

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module housing

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assembly area

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assembly area

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assembly area

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assembly area

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sensor

74

display device

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cover

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cover

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interior

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outdoors

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fan

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Fuel pump

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fan

90

control unit

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Cradle section

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Cradle section

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Cradle section

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Combustion air opening

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Combustion air opening

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Combustion air opening

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fuel couplings

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electrical connector

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Fresh air outlet openings

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exhaust vent

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Cooling air outlet opening

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electrical connector

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Air flow opening

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flap

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door

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Dolly

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wheel

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wheel

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Handle

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electrical connection

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electrical connection

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vehicle antenna

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first antenna

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second antenna

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first barcode

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second barcode

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first transponder

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second transponder

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Barcode detection device

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Transponder detector

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electronic Storage

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electrical interface

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optical interface

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Radio interface

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electronic Storage

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electronic Storage

Claims (8)

Module housing ( 62 ) with several assembly stations ( 64 . 66 . 68 . 70 ) for the arrangement of fuel cell modules ( 14 ) and air conditioning modules ( 30 ), whereby at least one combination mounting station ( 66 ) both an interface for coupling with at least one media and / or power supply of the fuel cell module ( 14 ) as well as for coupling with at least one media and / or power supply of an air conditioning module ( 30 ) having. Module housing ( 62 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one media guide of the fuel cell module ( 14 ) is a fuel supply and / or an oxygen supply and / or a Abgasabführung. Module housing ( 62 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one media guide of the air conditioning module ( 30 ) is an air conditioning air duct. Module housing ( 62 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the module housing ( 62 ) a sensor ( 72 ) for its internal temperature and a display device ( 74 ) for displaying the internal temperature. Method for providing at least one operational or operating fuel cell module ( 14 ) comprising the steps of: - coupling at least two fuel cell modules ( 14 ) with interfaces of a module housing ( 62 ) with several assembly stations ( 64 . 66 . 68 . 70 ) for the arrangement of fuel cell modules ( 14 ) and air conditioning modules ( 30 ), whereby at least one combination mounting station ( 66 ) both an interface for coupling with at least one media and / or power supply of the fuel cell module ( 14 ) as well as for coupling with at least one media and / or power supply of an air conditioning module ( 30 ), and at least one fuel cell module ( 14 ) at the combination assembly site ( 66 ), - starting the fuel cell modules ( 14 ) or maintaining operation of the fuel cell modules ( 14 ), - detecting an internal temperature of the module housing, - removing the at the at least one combination mounting station ( 66 ) arranged fuel cell module ( 14 ), if the internal temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold and - arranging an air conditioning module ( 30 ) at the at least one combination mounting station ( 66 ). A method according to claim 5, characterized in that it comprises the further step of: - maintaining the operation of the module housing ( 62 ) removed fuel cell module ( 14 ) by means of in the fuel cell module ( 14 ) associated fuel buffer memory ( 60 ) stored fuel. A method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that it comprises the further step of: - coupling one of the module housing ( 62 ) removed fuel cell module ( 14 ) with another one interface ( 26 ) for the fuel cell module having device ( 10 ). Method according to claim 7, characterized in that the one further comprises an interface ( 26 ) for the fuel cell module having device ( 10 ) one in a motor vehicle ( 12 ) receiving device ( 16 ), wherein the receiving device ( 10 ) a loading space ( 16 ) of the motor vehicle ( 12 ) are at least partially limited and facilities ( 18 . 20 . 22 . 24 ) for supplying and / or discharging supply and / or disposal media and / or electrical energy.