Patent ID: 6890190
Filing Date: 2005-05-10
Classification: B60K,F02M,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of coupling a metal strut to a metal flange of a fuel supply unit, the method including: providing a metal flange, providing a metal tab bracket at a bottom of the flange, the tab bracket having at least one tab and surfaces defining a strut-receiving opening, providing a plastic strut holder having a boss including an opening therethrough, aligning the plastic strut holder with respect to the tab bracket so that the opening of the plastic strut holder aligns with the strut-receiving opening of the tab bracket, inserting an end of the strut into the openings so as to be held by the strut holder and be in contact with the surfaces defining the strut-receiving opening of the tab bracket, thereby defining a conductive path between the flange and the strut, and engaging the tab with the plastic strut holder thereby securing the strut holder and strut held thereby with respect to the tab bracket and thus, to the flange.