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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 20, 2004
Applicants:
Michael J. Jurcak, Columbus, MI (US);
Paul F. Briggs, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Inventors:
Michael J. Jurcak, Columbus, MI (US);
Paul F. Briggs, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Assignee:
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 13/648 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
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.