Siemens Vdo Automotive Corporation

Michael J Jurcak

Paul F Briggs

A method of coupling a metal strutto a metal flangeof a fuel supply unit is provided. The method provides a metal flangehaving a plurality of tabscoupled to and extending from a bottom surface of the flange. A plastic strut holder structureholds at least one metal strut. The plastic strut structure is engaged with the tabsthereby securing the strut with respect to the flange.

Steel fuel flange with plastic strut mounts

A flange assembly of a fuel supply unit includes a metal flangehaving a bottom surface. A metal tab bracketis provided having a baseand at least one tab. The tab bracket is coupled to the bottom surface of the flange. At least one metal strutis provided. A plastic strut holderholds an end of the metal strut. The plastic strut holder is secured to the flange by engagement with the tab, with the end of the strut contacting the base of the tab bracket, thereby securing the plastic strut holder and the metal strut with respect to the flange, while providing a conductive path between the flange and the strut.

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Columbus, MI, United States of America

Michael J Jurcak