Abstract:
A flange structure 10′ for a fuel supply unit of a vehicle includes at least one non-electrically conductive plastic fuel port (16′) having first and second ends. A non-electrically conductive plastic flange (20′) is integral with the fuel port between the first and second ends. The flange is constructed and arranged to be coupled with a fuel tank of a vehicle. Electrically conductive grounding structure (32) is associated with the fuel port and has an elongated portion (36) extending within the fuel port so as to be exposed to fuel, and an end (40) connected with the elongated portion. An electrically conductive hose (30) is coupled with the first end of the fuel port and is in contact with the end of the grounding structure thereby defining a discharge path such that static electricity generated when fuel flows through the fuel port can be dissipated through the discharge path.
Abstract:
A flange structure (10′) for a fuel supply unit of a vehicle includes at least one electrically conductive fuel port (16′) having first and second ends (22, 24) and features (25, 26) defining a channel (28) about a periphery thereof. An elastomer seal (30) is disposed in the channel. A plastic flange (20′) is overmolded on at least a portion of the fuel port between the first and second ends and on at least a portion of the elastomer seal, with the elastomer seal defining a barrier preventing fuel or fuel vapor from passing between the periphery of the fuel port and the overmolded flange.
Abstract:
A housing for an electrical product having a cable for an electrical terminal includes a first housing shell and a second housing shell. A tension relief for the cable is embodied integrally with one of the two housing shells. This housing shell with the integrated tension relief is made from an electrical insulating material.