Patent ID: 7455190
Filing Date: 2008-11-25
Classification: B60K

Abstract:
1. A fluid tank system having enhanced durability and reduced permeation, the fluid tank system comprising: a fuel tank having first and second outer portions and internalized fuel system components; a support portion having a body and first and second ends, the first end having a flange configured to engage the first outer portion of the fuel tank for providing support to the system, the second end having a reduced cross-sectional portion configured to engage the second outer portion of the fuel tank for limiting movement from pressure and vacuum forces, the second end having a second outer diameter less than the first outer diameter, the reduced cross-sectional portion including legs extending from the second end to a ring having a third outer diameter to engage the second outer portion of the fuel tank for limited movement from pressure and vacuum forces, the third outer diameter being less than the second outer diameter; and a valve retainer arm having an attachment end attached to the support portion, the attachment end extending to a valve retainer end for retaining the internalized fuel system within the fuel tank.