Patent ID: 8360027

Claim:
A fuel tank system comprising: a fuel tank including an outer wall that defines an internal cavity, an input orifice by which fuel can be added to the fuel tank, and first and second channels extending between first and second opposed outer surfaces of the wall through the cavity; a first mounting bracket having first and second protrusions, wherein a first surface of the mounting bracket is positioned proximate the first opposed outer surface of the fuel tank, and wherein the first and second protrusions respectively extend into the first and second channels, respectively; first and second fastening devices that are positioned proximate the second opposed outer surface of the fuel tank and that are respectively fastened to the first and second protrusions, respectively, so as to prevent movement of the first and second protrusions out of the first and second channels, thereby securing the mounting bracket to the fuel tank; and at least one additional fastening device by which the mounting bracket is secured to an other engine component.