Patents Assigned to Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
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Patent number: 11855266Abstract: Systems and methods that provide improved cooling for batteries are disclosed. A battery system according to the present disclosure may include a cooling plate, one or more battery cells coupled to one surface of the cooling plate, and one or more battery cells coupled to the opposite surface of the cooling plate. The cooling plate and corresponding batteries may be included in a battery module, and multiple battery modules electrically connected may make up a battery pack. The cooling plates may comprise channels for cooling fluid, which may be provided to the plates in parallel from a cooling fluid source. Cooling the battery cells at the ends of the cells, where they are coupled to the cooling plate, may advantageously provide one or more of improved energy density, thermal management, and safety.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Kyle William Butterfield, Tyler David Collins, Nathaniel Christopher Wynn
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Patent number: 11845315Abstract: Some embodiments may provide a method for a desired operating environment. A signal to place a vehicle in a designated mode corresponding to a desired operating environment may be received. The designated mode may include modifications to one or more default operating characteristics of the vehicle. The modifications may be while the vehicle is in parked mode and a vehicle access key associated with the vehicle is within proximity of the vehicle. In response to receiving the signal, characteristics of the vehicle to be modified in order to create the desired operating environment may be identified. The default operating characteristics may relate to power-consuming features or available power for connected accessories. One or more settings of the vehicle to change the default operating characteristics of the vehicle while in the designated mode may be modified.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: RIVIAN IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Thomas Rocroi, Nathaniel Isaac Gallinger, Erik Robert Glaser, Jeffrey Park, Andrea Marie Best
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Patent number: 11848434Abstract: The present solution provides a multifunctional metal-organic (MOF) interface that can be applied between battery cells, battery modules or battery packs and provide thermal isolation and active cooling, as necessary, while also providing absorption for mechanical stress of EV battery. The present solution can include a battery cell that can have an outer surface. A multifunctional material can be coupled with the outer surface of the battery cell. An opening that extends through the multifunctional material can provide thermal convection when the heat is moved through the opening. The multifunctional material can provide thermal insulation when the fluid is not moved through the opening. The multifunctional material can insulate the battery cell from mechanical stress.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Asma Sharafi, Prajanya Sunil Kendrekar, Jinyong Kim, Susheel Teja Gogineni
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Patent number: 11845381Abstract: Camera control systems and methods for providing a dynamic view of the environment outside of a vehicle are presented. One or more cameras are configured to capture at least one view of the environment outside of the vehicle. Control circuitry detects at least one of the speed of the vehicle and the pitch angle of the vehicle (e.g., by using a speedometer and inclinometer). The control circuitry selects a view angle based on the at least one of the speed of the vehicle and the pitch angle of the vehicle. The control circuitry then displays, based on an output of the at least one camera, a view of the environment outside of the vehicle from the selected view angle on a display of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Matthew Coburn, Mark Vinnels, Oliver Jeromin
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Patent number: 11840157Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for estimating charge time for an electric vehicle. A current vehicle range of the electric vehicle may be determined, and a range selection of the electric vehicle may be determined. Based on the current vehicle range and a charging range associated with the range selection, an intermediate charging range between the current vehicle range and the charging range associated with the range selection is determined. An estimated charge time to charge the electric vehicle to the intermediate charging range may be determined, and an indication of the intermediate charging range and the estimated charge time to reach the intermediate charging range may be generated for presentation.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Tyler Jennings Bennett, Michael Moore
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Patent number: 11843130Abstract: Methods and systems for welding contacts of a plurality of battery cells are provided. A method includes using a detector to perform a scan of the cell electrode contact area for each of the plurality of battery cells. Based upon the scan of each cell electrode contact area, a determination is made of whether one or more possible weld sites for each electrode contact area are viable for welding. In response to determining that one or more weld sites are viable, one or more of the viable weld sites are selected and a welder is used to weld at least one of the selected weld sites.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Travis Cournoyer, Emil Chao
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Patent number: 11833914Abstract: Electric vehicle battery pack whose cover is more fully sealed against leakage. The cover is connected to the battery pack frame by fasteners that are affixed to the surface of the cover rather than being fastened through holes therein, or that are sealed to prevent leakage. The cover thus has no, fewer, or sealed holes formed within, and thus has fewer pathways for leakage or infiltration of moisture into the battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventor: Tyler Collins
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Patent number: 11837706Abstract: A battery module and a method of assembling the battery module are provided. The battery module includes a cooling plate having a cooling surface, an adhesive standoff disposed on a first portion of the cooling surface, and a securing adhesive disposed on a second portion of the first cooling surface. The securing adhesive is disposed on the cooling surface after the adhesive standoff is substantially cured. The battery module further includes a plurality of battery cells. A first end of each of the plurality of battery cells is secured to the cooling surface by the securing adhesive. The adhesive standoff maintains the first end of each of the plurality of battery cells a distance away from the cooling surface while the securing adhesive cures.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventor: Travis Cournoyer
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Patent number: 11833941Abstract: Mechanisms for raising at least a portion of a vehicle load floor in response to lowering of one adjacent seat, to allow for easier loading of vehicle cargo areas. Mechanisms may raise a portion of the load floor when any one or more adjacent seats are lowered, but only lower the load floor when all adjacent seats are raised. In this manner, mechanisms of embodiments of the disclosure raise the load floor to an inclined position so that the load floor gradually rises to the elevation of any adjacent folded seat backs, rather than having a step increase in height at the boundary between load floor and seats. This allows for easier sliding of cargo over the load floor and onto the seat backs.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Jennifer Sterling, Marcus Merideth, John Behrendt, Peter McKean
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Patent number: 11836131Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to update a location stored at a server for an electric charger. A determination is made that an electric vehicle is being charged at an electric charger, and a location of the electric charger may be retrieved from a server storing a plurality of locations of electric chargers. A determination of a location of the electric charger may be made based on a positioning system of the electric vehicle. The location of the electric charger retrieved from the server may be compared to the location of the electric charger determined based on the positioning system of the electric vehicle. Based on the comparison, the location stored at the server for the electric charger, the location stored at a server for an electric charger may be updated.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventor: Kristoffer Gronowski
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Patent number: 11828365Abstract: Systems and methods are presented herein for providing a low-profile outer belt seal that has features enabling high levels of retention to a vehicle door assembly. The outer belt seal comprises a linear insert that has two exterior opposite sides. On at least one of the exterior opposite sides, a gripping structure protrudes to enable a friction-based connection between the outer belt seal and a wall of an opening into which the lower extending portion is inserted. A sealing lip extends from the linear insert and is arranged to make contact with a movable window capable of translating vertically proximate to the belt seal. The sealing lip creates a sealing surface that prevents water translating down the moveable window into a door assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Benjamin Mumma, Julio Cesar Maldonado Cruz, Maria Guadalupe Gamez Lopez, Daniel Thiel
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Patent number: 11827157Abstract: A vehicle camera arrangement, including: a camera mounting assembly coupled to a structure of a vehicle adjacent to a lower portion of a windshield of the vehicle; and a camera assembly coupled to the camera mounting assembly having visibility through the lower portion of the windshield of the vehicle. The structure of the vehicle is associated with a dashboard of the vehicle. The camera mounting assembly includes a sealing member disposed between a front portion thereof and the lower portion of the windshield of the vehicle. The vehicle camera arrangement further includes an air duct adapted to deliver an air flow to a front portion of the camera mounting assembly and the camera assembly through the structure of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventor: Oliver Jeromin
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Patent number: 11827113Abstract: A charge coupler adapted to be coupled to a charging inlet of an electric vehicle, the charge coupler including: a housing including a first portion adapted to be disposed around a first plurality of contacts and a second portion adapted to be disposed around a second plurality of contacts; a conductive member disposed between the first portion of the housing and the second portion of the housing; and a control system coupled to the conductive member and operable for sensing a break in the conductive member indicating damage to one or more of the first portion of the housing and the second portion of the housing or that the second portion of the housing is detached from the first portion of the housing. Optionally, the conductive member includes a conductive loop disposed around an inner periphery of the housing, the first plurality of contacts, and the second plurality of contacts.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Kyle Robert Underhill, Steven Schulz, Silva Hiti, Tyler Erikson
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Patent number: 11827167Abstract: A system for managing wheel kinematics during a small overlap collision event includes a deflector apparatus. The deflector is configured to direct a wheel away from an occupant compartment of a vehicle. The deflector includes a first section arranged at an inside wall of a wheel well facing a wheel, near the base of a hinge-pillar. The first section includes a hollow structure configured to absorb energy from the collision event by plastically deforming. The deflector also includes a second section arranged at an angle to the wheel and configured to deflect the wheel laterally outwards from the vehicle away from an occupant compartment during the small overlap collision event. The deflector may be formed of extruded aluminum. The system may include an absorber arranged behind the first section and configured to further absorb energy from the collision event by plastically deforming.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Anish Shah, Jorge Barrios, Akshat Chauhan, Randall Frank
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Patent number: 11820210Abstract: A vehicle window system includes a vehicle door that has a window region. The system includes a fixed window having an exterior surface and an interior surface, a division bar, and a movable window. The fixed window is arranged in a first portion of the window region, and the division bar is arranged along a first region of the interior surface. The movable window is arranged in a second portion of the window region and is configured to close against the division bar. The division bar is not directly visible from outside of the vehicle door when viewed at an elevation of the fixed window. To illustrate, the movable window can be configured to move vertically within the first portion of the window region and the fixed window arranged at the top of the window region and the division bar is arranged substantially horizontally along the interior surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Rajinder P. Singh, Richard Maciejewski, Shun Yi Jin, Mark Taylor
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Patent number: D1008100Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignees: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Adam Malachowski, Stephen Mark Goodrich, Luke James Mack, Mohamad Jeffery Hammoud, John Sokol, Ross Rachey, Benjamin Hewitt, Christopher Gordon
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Patent number: D1008116Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Luke Mack, Paul Hoste, Jonathan Szczupak
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Patent number: D1008117Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Paul Hoste, Jonathan Szczupak
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Patent number: D1008123Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignees: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Mark Goodrich, Luke James Mack, Nicholas Adam Malachowski, John Sokol, Ross Rachey, Benjamin Hewitt, Christopher Gordon
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Patent number: D1008132Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignees: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Adam Malachowski, Stephen Mark Goodrich, Luke James Mack, Mohamad Jeffery Hammoud, John Sokol, Ross Rachey, Benjamin Hewitt, Christopher Gordon
