Abstract: A fuel delivery system includes a filter 19 for filtering fuel. The filter 19 has an internal wall 20 defining a pocket 14. A fuel pump 12 is provided in the pocket 14 for pumping filtered fuel to an engine. A pump spacer structure 10 surrounds at least a portion of the fuel pump and positions the fuel pump within the pocket The pump spacer structure 10 has a portion 18 that engages the internal wall 20 of the filter 19. Dampening structure 22 is provided between the pump spacer structure 10 to dampen vibration generated by the fuel pump.

Abstract: A fuel pump module is provided for delivering fuel to an engine. The module includes a fuel pump for pumping fuel to the engine. The fuel pump is constructed and arranged to be mounted to a side of a fuel tank. A filter is provided for filtering fuel prior entering the fuel pump. The filter includes spring structure operatively associated therewith to bias the filter into engagement with a bottom of the fuel tank.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system includes a filter 19 for filtering fuel. The filter 19 has an internal wall 20 defining a pocket 14. A fuel pump 12 is provided in the pocket 14 for pumping filtered fuel to an engine. A pump spacer structure 10 surrounds at least a portion of the fuel pump and positions the fuel pump within the pocket The pump spacer structure 10 has a portion 18 that engages the internal wall 20 of the filter 19. Dampening structure 22 is provided between the pump spacer structure 10 to dampen vibration generated by the fuel pump.

Abstract: A header 10 is provided for connecting a fuel tank flange 16 to a fuel pump 24. The header 10 includes a body 12 constructed and arranged to be coupled to the fuel tank flange in a sealed manner. Terminal structure 26 extends through the body and has a first end 28 constructed and arranged to provide an electrical connection outside of the fuel tank flange, and a second end 30 constructed and arranged to electrically connect directly with an associated terminal 32 of the fuel pump.

Abstract: A fuel pump module assembly includes a fuel pump 10 having an inlet 16 and an outlet 17. The fuel pump 10 is constructed and arranged to send fuel from the outlet to an engine of a vehicle. The fuel pump has a vapor purge port 13 therein constructed and arranged to permit fuel vapor to exit the fuel pump generally downwardly. A pump filter 14 is disposed below the vapor purge port 13 and is associated with the inlet 16 of the fuel pump. The pump filter is constructed and arranged to filter fuel prior to entering the inlet. A vapor deflector 18 is associated with the vapor purge port 13 and is constructed and arranged to deflect vapor, which exits the vapor purge port, so as to continue to move generally downwardly but away from the pump filter.

Abstract: A fuel pump module is provided for delivering fuel to an engine. The module includes a fuel pump 16 for pumping fuel to the engine. A filter 12 filters fuel prior to being pumped to the engine. A pump retaining structure 10 is coupled to the filter 12. The pump retaining structure 20 includes spring structure 22 constructed and arranged to resiliently support the fuel pump in a suspended manner with respect to the filter.

Abstract: A jet and venturi tube arrangement is provided for a fuel delivery module. The arrangement includes a venturi tube 14 having an opening 15, an internal wall 24 and a central axis C. A jet 10? is provided that has an exit 22. The jet 10? is constructed and arranged to spray a stream 12 of fuel from the exit 22 into the opening 15 of the venturi tube 14 substantially along the central axis C. The jet 10? has surface features 20, near the exit, constructed and arranged to divert a portion 12? of the stream 12 of fuel so that the portion 12? contacts the internal wall 24 of the venturi tube 14 thereby limiting back flow of fuel through the opening of the venturi tube.

Abstract: A flange 10 is provided for a fuel pump module for a vehicle. The flange includes a first portion 12 of acetal material and a second portion 14 of an acid resistant material provided directly over at least certain regions of the first portion 12.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a fuel pressure regulator assembly and method for regulating the pressure of the fuel supplied to the fuel rail at a predetermined pressure. The fuel pressure regulator includes a housing and fuel cover for containing the fuel pressure regulator and submersing the fuel pressure regulator in fuel at all times. A valve element allows excess fuel to exit the fuel pressure regulator and return to the fuel tank for reuse. The fuel component assembly also allows for a method of reducing turbulent fuel flow and for controlling noise and hydrocarbon emissions. The method is achieved by providing a containment assembly that submerges the pressure regulator in fuel for containing and directing fuel flow path.

Abstract: A reservoir 10 is provided for mounting to a bottom of a fuel tank of a vehicle. The reservoir includes wall structure 13 coupled with a bottom to define an interior space 17. The bottom has an internal surface 27 within the interior space, an external surface 15, and an opening 12 in the bottom. A check valve 11 is associated with the opening. Valve protection structure 16 extends from the external surface and is provided continuously about the entire perimeter of the bottom to define a plurality of tortuous paths P for fuel flow from the tank to the opening. Feet structure 26 extend from the external surface to contact the bottom of the tank. A plurality of pockets 30 are provided in the internal surface 27 of the bottom for collecting foreign particles that may enter the reservoir.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system 10 includes a reservoir 12 in a fuel tank 14; a fuel pump 16 in the reservoir for sending fuel at an engine; a jet pump 18 including a venturi tube 22 adjacent to a nozzle 24 to draw fuel from the tank into the reservoir; a cup 25 coupled with an end of the venturi tube for containing an amount of fuel; and a jet valve 20 permitting fuel drawn by the jet pump to enter the reservoir from the fuel tank and, preventing fuel that enters the reservoir from returning to the fuel tank. The cup traps fuel inside the jet pump so that fuel accumulates in the venturi tube and in the cup to a level above the nozzle thereby permitting the jet pump to draw fuel from the tank into the reservoir.