Abstract: A system of fuel delivery assemblies is provided. In one example, the system includes two separate fuel pump assemblies each having a reservoir with an interior to receive fuel. Each reservoir has at least one dimension that is different than the other reservoir. A housing is adapted to be separately coupled to each of the reservoirs so that a cartridge may be separately used with both fuel pump assemblies. The cartridge orients at least one fuel system component relative to the reservoir to which the reservoir is connected.

Abstract: A system of fuel delivery assemblies is provided. In one example, the system includes two separate fuel pump assemblies each having a reservoir with an interior to receive fuel. Each reservoir has at least one dimension that is different than the other reservoir. A housing is adapted to be separately coupled to each of the reservoirs so that a cartridge may be separately used with both fuel pump assemblies. The cartridge orients at least one fuel system component relative to the reservoir to which the reservoir is connected.

Abstract: A fuel system component may include a body arranged for use in storing or moving fuel within the fuel system, and an indicator associated with the body to provide an indication when the body is subjected to a condition outside of a threshold. The indicator may be responsive to one or more environmental or system conditions outside of a threshold. For example without limitation, the indicator may be responsive to one or more of temperature, pressure, corrosion and electrical conditions to provide an indication when at least one condition exceeds a threshold for that condition.

Abstract: A fuel system component may include a body arranged for use in storing or moving fuel within the fuel system, and an indicator associated with the body to provide an indication when the body is subjected to a condition outside of a threshold. The indicator may be responsive to one or more environmental or system conditions outside of a threshold. For example without limitation, the indicator may be responsive to one or more of temperature, pressure, corrosion and electrical conditions to provide an indication when at least one condition exceeds a threshold for that condition.

Abstract: An inboard bearing retainer for use in a vehicle wheel assembly having a live spindle. The inboard bearing retainer includes a retaining nut adapted to be engaged to an outer diameter of the inboard end of the live spindle. The nut including a flange which provides inboard retention and restrains inboard movement of the wheel bearing relative to the live spindle. The nut also includes a surface which at least partially defines the bearing seat for the wheel bearing. The retaining nut is engaged by a locking assembly mounted to the spindle's inboard end so as to prevent disengagement of the retainer nut from the spindle. In one embodiment, the locking assembly is a one-piece body having a bearing portion, a thrust washer portion and locking tabs which interferingly prevent disengagement of the retainer nut from the live spindle.

Abstract: A composite cast caliper in which the body of the caliper is cast with an additional component embedded therein. The embedded or intra-cast component can be either a reinforcing structure to strengthen and prevent deflection of the caliper body or it can be a tube providing a coolant passage within the caliper. The coolant passage tube is connected to a source of coolant fluid for circulation through the caliper to remove heat therefrom. The embedded component is positioned within the casting mold by the use of a plurality of locating wires.

Abstract: An inboard bearing retainer for use in a vehicle wheel assembly having a live spindle. The inboard bearing retainer includes a retaining nut adapted to be engaged an outer diameter of the inboard end of the live spindle. The nut including a flange which provides inboard retention and restrains inboard movement of the wheel bearing relative to the live spindle. The nut also includes a surface which at least partially defines the bearing seat for the wheel bearing. The retaining nut is engaged by a locking assembly mounted to the spindle's inboard end so as to prevent disengagement of the retainer nut from the spindle. In one embodiment, the locking assembly is a one-piece body having a bearing portion, a thrust washer portion and locking tabs which interferingly prevent disengagement of the retainer nut from the live spindle.

Abstract: A composite brake drum for motor vehicle applications incorporating an embedded annular ring insert. The annular ring is positioned within a casting cavity to define the surfaces of a labrynth groove at the open rim of the brake drum. The labrynth groove defines a region for a backing plate flange to define a labrynth seal to prevent entry of debris into the brake drum. By defining the labrynth groove using an annular ring inserted within the mold, the post-casting machining requirements are significantly reduced. Moreover, the presence of a steel ring in the rim of the brake drum provides structural benefits. The annular ring further preferably incorporates locating features to assure accurate positioning within the casting mold cavity.

Abstract: A hub assembly for a motor vehicle equipped with an anti-lock brake system in which the exciter ring for the ABS is press fit over the outer surface of the hub with the ring providing an inner cylindrical surface for a press fit mount of a seal assembly into the exciter ring rather than providing a mounting surface in the hub for the seal assembly. As a result, only the bearing race and the exciter ring are press fit to the hub. This configuration enables the exciter ring to be positioned radially outwardly from the bearing such that the bearing provides radial support to the hub beneath the exciter ring whereby distortion of the hub assembly components due to multiple press fit mounts is reduced, part to part variation is reduced and dimensional instability of the assembly is reduced.