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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 10, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2003
Michael J. Jurcak, Columbus, MI (US);
Paul F. Briggs, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Michael J. Jurcak, Columbus, MI (US);
Paul F. Briggs, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
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.