Apparatus and methods for mounting fuel delivery system components to fuel tanks
US8833346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4998
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for mounting fuel delivery system components to fuel tanks are described herein. An example fuel tank includes a housing having a cavity to store a liquid fuel and a boss integrally formed with and protruding from a surface of the housing to receive a fuel delivery system component. The boss receives a threaded fastener to couple the fuel delivery system component to the surface of the fuel tank.
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