Fuel delivery module for low installation height applications
US7523746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M37/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel delivery module 14 and fuel tank combination includes a fuel tank 16 for a vehicle. The fuel tank has a top wall 25 and a bottom surface 20. A fuel pump 18 is disposed in the fuel tank. The fuel pump has an axis A disposed generally at an acute angle α with respect to the bottom surface of the fuel tank. A fuel filter 22 is disposed in the fuel tank generally adjacent to the fuel pump. A flange 23 is mounted to the top wall 25 of the fuel tank.
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