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The automotive fuel pump module includes a sealed housing containing a fuel reservoir and a fuel pump for mounting within the fuel tank of a vehicle. A flange is secured to the wall of the fuel tank and lies in communication with the outlet of the fuel pump by a pair of pivotally connected arms for

The automotive fuel pump module includes a sealed housing containing a fuel reservoir and a fuel pump for mounting within the fuel tank of a vehicle. A flange is secured to the wall of the fuel tank and lies in communication with the outlet of the fuel pump by a pair of pivotally connected arms for flowing fuel from the reservoir within the housing to outside of the fuel tank and to the fuel rail. A torsion spring biases the arms such that the reservoir body is referenced to the bottom of the fuel tank from the flange of the module. A pressure regulator may be provided within the housing for returning excess fuel to the reservoir. A mounting cup includes a pocket for receiving a pin on the housing cover for vibrationally isolating the pump and housing from one another and preventing rotation of the pump relative to the housing.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A fuel pump module for disposition in the fuel tank of an automotive vehicle to supply fuel to the engine of the vehicle, comprising:a housing for disposition within the fuel tank including a fuel reservoir;a fuel pump within said housing for pumping fuel from said reserv

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A fuel pump module for disposition in the fuel tank of an automotive vehicle to supply fuel to the engine of the vehicle, comprising:a housing for disposition within the fuel tank including a fuel reservoir;a fuel pump within said housing for pumping fuel from said reservoir and having a fuel outlet;a member interconnecting said housing and said flange and having a passageway for receiving fuel from said fuel pump, said member including a first arm pivotally coupled to and disposed externally of said housing and a second arm connected to said flange and said first arm, said passageway extending through said first and second arms for flowing fuel from said reservoir to the engine of the vehicle; anda flange for securement to the fuel tank;a torsion spring coupled between said arms and said housing for biasing said housing for movement relative to said flange for reference to a bottom of the fuel tank.