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Vehicle accessory port and plug

US10870453B2 · kind B2 · utility

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67References

21Claims

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Assignee

Rivian IP Holdings, LLC · US

Inventors

Christian V. Elder · Baltimore, US
Eric Griffith · Farmington Hills, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 13, 2018
Grant date	Dec 22, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 9, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62D33/0273
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle may include an integrated connector system. The vehicle includes a body having an outer surface and a plurality of attachment ports arranged on the outer surface. The attachments ports include a recess that extends below the surrounding outer surface. Each attachment port is configured to receive and engage with an attachment plug of an accessory. In some embodiments, there are different types of attachment ports, configured to engage with respective types of attachment plugs. Various accessories may be engaged with the attachment ports, allowing a range of items and equipment to be secured to the vehicle.

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