초록 ▼

A system 10 is provided for ventilating hydrogen gas from a vehicle 12 which includes one or more fuel cells 14. System 10 includes a control module or controller 16, vehicle sensors 20, several fans 22, and several hydrogen gas sensors 18 which are operatively and communicatively coupled to a hydro

A system 10 is provided for ventilating hydrogen gas from a vehicle 12 which includes one or more fuel cells 14. System 10 includes a control module or controller 16, vehicle sensors 20, several fans 22, and several hydrogen gas sensors 18 which are operatively and communicatively coupled to a hydrogen gas detection module 26. Hydrogen gas detection module 26, sensors 20 and fans 22 are each communicatively connected to controller 16. Controller 16 is effective to selectively and periodically activate fans 22 in response to signals received from module 26 (e.g., sensors 18) and sensors 20, thereby substantially preventing hydrogen gas from pocketing or collecting in areas of vehicle 12.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for ventilating gas from a vehicle, said system comprising:at least one first sensor which is effective to detect said gas and to generate a first signal in response to said detection;a second sensor which is effective to detect when said vehicle is being refue

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for ventilating gas from a vehicle, said system comprising:at least one first sensor which is effective to detect said gas and to generate a first signal in response to said detection;a second sensor which is effective to detect when said vehicle is being refueled and to generate a second signal in response to said detection;at least one fan which is operatively disposed within said vehicle; anda controller which is communicatively coupled to said at least one first sensor and said second sensor, said controller being effective to receive said first signal and said second signal, to selectively activate said at least one fan upon receipt of said first signal, and to activate said at least one fan upon receipt of said second signal, thereby ventilating said gas from said vehicle.