Siemens Automotive Corporation

Jeffery Ersin Brittle

Dean Leigh Spiers

Joseph Edward Scollard

James Russell Morris

An integrated fuel rail portion and mounting bracket assembly is provided. The assembly includes an elongated support portion and at least one mounting bracket integrally connected to the elongated support portion. A method of forming the assembly is also provided.

Stamped fuel rail with integrated mounting brackets

A fuel rail for a fuel injection system is disclosed. The fuel rail includes a first portion including a generally elongated base, at least one mounting bracket and a plurality of fuel cup openings in the generally elongated base. The fuel rail also comprises a second, generally U-shaped, portion having a first and second opposing sides. Each of the first and second opposing sides are sealingly connected to the generally elongated base with a laser weld. The second portion also has a supply end having a fuel supply opening, and a closed end, distal from the supply end. The closed end and the supply end are sealingly connected to the generally elongated base with a laser weld. A method of manufacturing the fuel rail is also disclosed.

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Williamsburg, VA, United States of America

Jeffery Ersin Brittle