Abstract: A thermostatic valve, which includes a main body portion, a cavity formed as part of a main body portion, and an inner wall integrally formed with the main body portion adjacent the cavity. A circumferential flange is integrally formed with the inner wall, such that the circumferential flange surrounds a valve cavity. A valve member is attached to the inner wall disposed in the valve cavity, and a flow aperture is formed as part of the inner wall. Fluid flows through the flow aperture into the valve cavity, and when the pressure in the valve cavity is above a predetermined value, the valve member contacts the inner wall, preventing fluid from flowing through the flow aperture.

Abstract: A thermostatic valve, which includes a main body portion, a cavity formed as part of a main body portion, and an inner wall integrally formed with the main body portion adjacent the cavity. A circumferential flange is integrally formed with the inner wall, such that the circumferential flange surrounds a valve cavity. A valve member is attached to the inner wall disposed in the valve cavity, and a flow aperture is formed as part of the inner wall. Fluid flows through the flow aperture into the valve cavity, and when the pressure in the valve cavity is above a predetermined value, the valve member contacts the inner wall, preventing fluid from flowing through the flow aperture.

Abstract: A pump unit (12) includes a pump housing (14), a pump cover (16), and an impeller (18) between the pump housing and pump cover. The pump housing and pump cover define a first channel (32) and a second channel (34) each having an inlet and an outlet. The impeller has first vanes (36) cooperating with the first channel and second vanes (38) cooperating with the second channel. The outlet of the second channel is constructed and arranged to provide fuel to an engine upon rotation of the impeller. A jet pump (38) is fluidly connected with the outlet of the first channel such that as the impeller rotates, the jet pump causes fuel to be drawn into the reservoir (37). Connecting structure (44, 44?) fluidly connects the first and second channels such that upon rotation of the impeller, fuel in the second channel flows into the first channel to prime the first channel.

Abstract: A pump unit (12) includes a pump housing (14), a pump cover (16), and an impeller (18) between the pump housing and pump cover. The pump housing and pump cover define a first channel (32) and a second channel (34) each having an inlet and an outlet. The impeller has first vanes (36) cooperating with the first channel and second vanes (38) cooperating with the second channel. The outlet of the second channel is constructed and arranged to provide fuel to an engine upon rotation of the impeller. A jet pump (38) is fluidly connected with the outlet of the first channel such that as the impeller rotates, the jet pump causes fuel to be drawn into the reservoir (37). Connecting structure (44, 44?) fluidly connects the first and second channels such that upon rotation of the impeller, fuel in the second channel flows into the first channel to prime the first channel.

Abstract: A flange structure (10?) for a fuel supply unit of a vehicle includes an electrically conductive fuel port (16?) having a periphery and first and second ends (22, 23). The first end includes first barb structure (28). A plastic flange (20?) is overmolded on the periphery of the fuel port between the first and second ends. A portion of the overmolded flange defines fitting structure (25) having second barb structure (27). A hose (30) is provided having first and second inner diameter portions. The first barb structure (28) engages surfaces of the first inner diameter portion (32), and the second barb structure (27) engages surfaces of the second inner diameter portion, thereby by preventing fuel or fuel vapor from passing between the periphery of the fuel port and the overmolded flange.

Abstract: A fuel filter assembly 10 is provided for a fuel delivery module of a vehicle. The fuel filter assembly includes a metal housing 12 having a closed end 13 and an open end 11. A filter cartridge assembly 14 is received in the housing and includes a filter 38 having first and second ends. A first end cap 34 is coupled to the first end and a second end cap 36 is coupled to the second end. An electrically conductive plastic cover 16 closes the open end 11 of the housing. The cover includes an integral inlet connection 26 and an integral outlet connection 28. The filter assembly 10 is constructed and arranged such that fuel may enter the inlet connection, be filtered by the filter, and exit via the outlet connection. Each of the housing, filter cartridge assembly and cover defines a bore there through so as to define a pump bore 18 through the fuel filter assembly. The pump bore is constructed and arranged to receive a fuel pump of a fuel delivery module.