Patent ID: 7591330
Filing Date: 2009-09-22
Classification: B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A power assist system for a motor vehicle subsystem, the motor vehicle having a component support structure, the power assist system comprising: a fluid, a fluid reservoir having a reservoir fluid outlet, a return fluid inlet for receiving fluid, and a reservoir mounting structure; a pump having an inlet for receiving the fluid from the reservoir, a pump outlet for providing the fluid, and a pump securing structure including at least one aperture; a fluid supply line from the pump outlet to the motor vehicle subsystem; a fluid return line from the motor vehicle subsystem to the reservoir return inlet; and, at least one fastener for securing the reservoir mounting structure to the motor vehicle component support structure wherein the at least one fastener secures the reservoir mounting structure by passing directly through the pump securing structure aperture and attaching to the component support structure.