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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 15, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2014
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Mohamed Ridha Baccouche, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Rahul Arora, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Sino Johan Van Dyk, Plymouth, MI (US);
Saied Nusier, Canton, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A sleeve is attached to a tubular longitudinal bar that extends around a control arm for the rear suspension of a vehicle. The tubular longitudinal bar is generally U-shaped with a first leg attached to a frame rail in front of the control arm and a second leg connected to the frame rail behind the control arm. The first and second legs are joined by a middle portion. A bend is formed between the first leg and the middle portion. The tubular sleeve is attached to the tubular longitudinal bar at the bend and extends partially along the first leg and the middle portion. The tubular sleeve is disposed between the control arm and a fuel tank of a vehicle that is located between the rear wheels of the vehicle.