Apparatus and methods for permanently attaching fuel delivery system components to fuel tanks
US8789719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4998
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods to permanently attach fuel delivery system components to fuel tanks are described herein. An example apparatus includes an insert material integrally formed with at least a portion of the fuel tank. The insert material includes a first layer material having a low permeation characteristic and a second layer material adjacent the first layer material having a relatively lower melting point than a melting point of the first layer material to enable permanent attachment of a coupling apparatus to a surface of the fuel tank by melting at least a portion of the second layer material.
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