Connector for in-tank fuel delivery assembly
AssigneeTI Automotive Fuel Systems SAS
InventorsPascal Leymarie, Robert Renaud
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Abstract
A connector attaches an accessory to a fuel pump module. The connector includes a fuel pump module mounting member having attachment features to attach the mounting member to the fuel pump module, and movement limiting features to resist relative movement with respect to the fuel pump module. The connector also includes an accessory mounting extension that extends from the mounting member and includes attachment features to attach the accessory to the connector.
Claims20
A connector used to connect an accessory to a fuel pump module, comprising:
- a fuel pump module mounting member having attachment features to attach the mounting member to the fuel pump module and movement limiting features to resist relative movement with respect to the fuel pump module;
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- an accessory mounting extension extending from the mounting member and including attachment features to attach the accessory to the connector.
A fuel delivery assembly for insertion into a fuel tank of a vehicle, comprising:
- a fuel pump module including a reservoir housing;
- an accessory;
- a connector connecting the accessory to the reservoir housing of the fuel pump module, wherein the connector includes:
- a fuel pump module mounting member having attachment features to attach the mounting member to the fuel pump module and movement limiting features to resist relative movement with respect to the fuel pump module;
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- an accessory mounting extension extending from the mounting member and including attachment features to attach the accessory to the connector.
A connector for attaching an accessory to a fuel pump module within a fuel tank of a vehicle, comprising:
- a fuel pump module mounting ring having an internal surface and an external surface, wherein a groove is disposed in the internal surface and a rib is disposed on the internal surface for snap-fit engagement with the fuel pump module, and further having movement limiting features to resist relative movement with respect to the fuel pump module;
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- an accessory mounting extension extending from the mounting member and including sides and lugs disposed on the sides for connecting to the accessory.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.