Housing and ceramic cell arrangement for electrochemical oxygen purifier

Abstract

Systems for oxygen concentration and pressurization. An assembly includes an electrochemical assembly comprising a plurality of ceramic cells, an electrical lead, a refractory layer constructed of an electrically insulating refractory material, and an open housing disposed around the electrochemical assembly, wherein the open housing comprises two opposing sides that permit gas flow through the electrochemical assembly. The assembly is such that the open housing applies a compressive force to the electrochemical assembly that causes the electrical lead to maintain contact with the electrochemical assembly.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.