Fuel pump assembly with grounded plastic components and fuel tank assembly therewith and method of contruction thereof

摘要

A vehicle fuel pump assembly, method of construction thereof, and a fuel tank assembly is provided. The fuel pump assembly includes a non-conductive plastic reservoir and an electrically powered fuel pump disposed in the reservoir. The fuel pump is configured to receive fuel through an inlet and to dispense fuel through an outlet. A fuel filter assembly having a non-conductive plastic housing is disposed in the reservoir and a coating of conductive material is bonded to the housing. A conductive lead is configured in electrical communication with the coating and is further configured for attachment to an electrical ground.

主权项

1. A vehicle fuel pump assembly, comprising:
a non-conductive plastic reservoir; an electrically powered fuel pump disposed in said reservoir, said fuel pump being configured to receive fuel through an inlet and to dispense fuel through an outlet; a fuel filter assembly having a non-conductive plastic housing disposed in said reservoir; a coating of conductive material bonded to an exterior surface of said housing; and a conductive lead configured in electrical communication with said coating and being configured for attachment to an electrical ground.