Molded reservoir support structure coupling

US8991637B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• TI AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER GMBH · DE

Inventors

• Albert J. Boecker · Ettlingen, DE
• Andreas W. Dobmaier · Karlsruhe, DE
• Alex Ehler · Rastatt, DE
• Patrick Gmuend · Karlsruhe, DE
• Peter Grauer · Kandel, DE
• Gerrit A. Michaelis · Friesenheim, DE
• Matthias B. Olbrich · Rastatt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 19, 2013
• Grant date: Mar 31, 2015
• Expiry date: Dec 19, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16B2200/509
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A molded reservoir support structure coupling may include an anchor and a support structure. The anchor may have one or more first flange(s) projecting generally laterally from a side wall of the anchor. The support structure may have one or more second flange(s) projecting generally laterally therefrom. When interconnected, surface-to-surface confrontation between the first flange(s) and the second flange(s) inhibits longitudinal separation of the anchor and the support structure.