Fuel pump module and method of assembly
US6928989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M37/18
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel pump module and method for mounting such to a fuel tank having a limited mounting depth, includes a reservoir, a modular flange, and a compressible coupling element, wherein the modular flange and the reservoir containing the fuel pump are connected offset to each other vertically, by means of the compressible coupling element. Upon installation in a shallow fuel tank, the offset attachment provides for the reservoir, to be biased against the bottom wall of the fuel tank without vertically interfering with the modular flange embodying various components such as vent valves or carbon canisters, which after mounting, are at least partially adjacent horizontally to the reservoir within the fuel tank.
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