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Fuel pump module including a flange groove rod attachment

US8671915B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2011
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86067
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuel pump module may include a reservoir, a flange, and a rod. The reservoir may be configured to contain fuel. The flange may be configured to rest on a surface about a hole in a fuel tank, and the flange may include a groove disposed on an underside surface of the flange. The rod may be inserted into the groove and may couple the flange to the reservoir.

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