Electrostatic charge control for in-tank fuel module components
View Patent ↗An in-tank fuel module apparatus arranged to provide an electrostatic discharge path from a conductive component to the ground plane. A conductive float arm is connected to a conductive support through an element in contact with the float arm and the conductive support.
1. An in-tank fuel module apparatus adapted to effect grounding of conductive components thereof, comprising:
a conductive float arm;
a card body pivotally supporting said float arm;
a conductive cap connected to said card body, wherein at least a portion of said cap is in conductive contact with said conductive float arm;
and said cap is in conductive contact with a ground plane.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said conductive float arm comprises a conductive metal.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a bond wire coupled to said conductive cap.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said bond wire is coupled to said conductive cap by a crimp connector.
5. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said bond wire is further coupled to a ground plane.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said card body comprises a conductive material, wherein said conductive cap is in conductive contact with said card body, and wherein said card body is in conductive contact with ground plane.