18196267. FUEL PUMP MODULE FOR A VEHICLE simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)

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FUEL PUMP MODULE FOR A VEHICLE

Organization Name

Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor(s)

Seung Hoon Choi of Seoul (KR)

Gil Eon Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Chang Han Kim of Gwangju (KR)

Seung Yup Oh of Incheon (KR)

FUEL PUMP MODULE FOR A VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18196267 titled 'FUEL PUMP MODULE FOR A VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a fuel pump module for a vehicle that includes a pump positioned in a reservoir cup in a tank, a mount plate, a return valve, a shaft bracket, a guide wall, and a channel.

  • The pump is located in a reservoir cup in the tank and is responsible for suctioning and discharging fuel.
  • The mount plate is mounted in an opening of the tank and includes a return valve to pass return fuel back into the tank.
  • The shaft bracket connects the mount plate and the pump, fixing the pump to the mount plate.
  • A guide wall on the shaft bracket directs the flow of return fuel through the return valve in the tank.
  • A channel on the shaft bracket allows return fuel to flow down and discharge into the reservoir cup.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles, to efficiently manage fuel flow and return fuel back into the tank.

Problems Solved

This innovation solves the problem of effectively returning fuel from the engine back into the tank while ensuring proper fuel suction and discharge by the pump.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved fuel system efficiency, reduced fuel wastage, and enhanced overall vehicle performance.

Potential Commercial Applications

This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers, fuel system suppliers, and aftermarket automotive companies to enhance the fuel pump modules in vehicles.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be traditional fuel pump modules that may not have the same level of efficiency in returning fuel back into the tank while maintaining proper fuel flow.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact vehicle fuel efficiency?

This technology can potentially improve vehicle fuel efficiency by ensuring that fuel is effectively managed and returned to the tank, reducing wastage and optimizing fuel consumption.

What is the expected lifespan of this fuel pump module compared to traditional ones?

The expected lifespan of this fuel pump module could be longer due to its efficient design and functionality, but further testing and data would be needed to confirm this.


Original Abstract Submitted

A fuel pump module for a vehicle includes: a pump positioned in a reservoir cup in a tank and configured to suction and discharge fuel from the reservoir cup; a mount plate mounted in an opening of the tank; a return valve on the mount plate and configured to pass return fuel, which is returned from an engine, into the tank; a shaft bracket connecting the mount plate and the pump in the tank and configured to fix the pump to the mount plate; a guide wall disposed on the shaft bracket to guide return fuel flowing in the tank through the return valve; and a channel disposed at the shaft bracket so that return fuel flows down and configured to discharge the return fuel into the reservoir cup.