In-tank type fuel pump system

Details In-tank type fuel pump system In-tank type fuel pump system

2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Prince, Fred G. (Department: 1724)

Liquid purification or separation

Filter

With pump, gas pressure, or suction source

C210S428000, C210S460000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06913693

ABSTRACT:
To provide an in-tank type fuel pump system capable of sharing a fuel filter among various mounting types of a fuel pump to a fuel tank. A fuel pump and a fuel filter are contained in a fuel tank. A discharge port of the fuel pump is connected to the fuel filter. A filter is contained in a main body of the fuel filter. A projecting portion is provided at one end of the main body, and a passage passing though the projecting portion is provided in the projecting portion. Fuel inlets are disposed at opposed ends of the passage in the direction of an axial line thereof. The discharge port is connected to either of the fuel inlets, and the other thereof is closed with a plug. A discharge passage passing through the main body is provided in the main body. Opening portions at both ends of the discharge passage in the direction of an axial line thereof are taken as fuel outlets. Either of the fuel outlets is selectively opened and the other is closed with a plug.

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