In-tank filter of fuel pump module
US9080537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D35/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is an in-tank filter, which is a component of a fuel pump module positioned in a fuel tank of a vehicle, etc., to supply fuel to an engine. The in-tank filter includes: a filter media filtering foreign materials; an upper container made of a synthetic resin material and having a filter media insertion space therein, the filter media insertion space having a filter media inserted thereinto; a lower container made of a synthetic resin material and coupled to the upper container to block a lower portion of the upper container; and a deformation prevention reinforcing ring having a container insertion hole formed therein so as to be closely adhered to an outer side of the upper container when the upper container is inserted thereinto and preventing the upper container inserted into the container insertion hole from expanding.
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