In-tank fuel delivery module having an accessible fuel filter

Details In-tank fuel delivery module having an accessible fuel filter In-tank fuel delivery module having an accessible fuel filter

2009-01-12

2011-12-20

Menon, Krishnan S (Department: 1777)

Liquid purification or separation

Filter

With pump, gas pressure, or suction source

C210S172100, C210S172600, C210S172200, C210S416500, C210S422000, C123S511000, C123S514000, C123S510000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08079479

ABSTRACT:
A fuel delivery module includes a fuel filter housing and a cover. The fuel filter housing defines a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of a fuel filter. A first end portion of the fuel filter housing includes a flange configured to be disposed outside of and coupled to a fuel tank. A second end portion of the fuel filter housing is configured to be disposed within the fuel tank and includes an inlet connector configured to fluidically couple the cavity to a fuel pump. The cover is configured to be removably coupled to the first end portion of the fuel filter housing. The cover defines a first lumen and a second lumen. The first lumen is configured to fluidically couple the cavity to a fuel outlet line. The second lumen is configured to fluidically couple the cavity to a regulator.

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