Rivian IP Holdings, LLC patent applications on April 3rd, 2025
Patent Applications by Rivian IP Holdings, LLC on April 3rd, 2025
Rivian IP Holdings, LLC: 20 patent applications
Rivian IP Holdings, LLC has applied for patents in the areas of B60K35/00 (3), B60W30/182 (3), B60W30/02 (3), B60W30/18 (3), H01M10/613 (2) B60K35/00 (2), B60W30/182 (2), B62D1/046 (2), B60L58/27 (1), B60R11/00 (1)
With keywords such as: vehicle, drive, control, battery, mode, power, trailer, attributes, current, and assembly in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
20250108690. SITUATIONALLY UPDATING A VEHICLE DISPLAY_simplified_abstract_(rivian ip holdings, llc)
Inventor(s): Matthew Royce MILLER of San Francisco CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Kok Wei KOH of Mountain View CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Jingying LIN of San Mateo CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Krishna Kumar MADAPARAMBIL of San Jose CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B60K35/00
CPC Code(s): B60K35/00
Abstract: in certain embodiments, a method of situationally updating a vehicle display includes causing, by a vehicle control system, a first view to be displayed on the vehicle display, where the first view includes a first display region. the method also includes receiving, by the vehicle control system, an information trigger in relation to a vehicle including the vehicle display. the method also includes, responsive to the information trigger, causing, by the vehicle control system, a second view to be displayed on the vehicle display. the second view includes the first display region together with a situational display region. the second view adjusts the first display region relative to the first view to accommodate the situational display region.
Inventor(s): Britt Singh MIURA of Menlo Park CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Hervé CECCHI of Santa Clara CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Paul Michael PRAX, II of Mountain View CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Ian DELANEY of Irvine CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Gabriela Fruteiro CASTRO of Los Angeles CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Nicole JOHNSON of Los Angeles CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Wassym BENSAID of San Francisco CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B60K35/00
CPC Code(s): B60K35/00
Abstract: a drive mode hierarchy includes drive mode categories and drive modes belonging to each category. each drive mode defines values for attributes of the drivetrain and/or suspension of a vehicle. each drive mode may further have towing and non-towing sub-modes with the towing sub-mode being used when a trailer is detected. an interface is provided for selecting drive modes from the hierarchy and modifying the attributes. the vehicle may define a plurality of trailer profiles including attributes of trailers, such as weight and aerodynamic drag. a user may select among trailer profiles and define the attributes of the trailer profiles. interfaces displayed by the vehicle may vary according to the selected drive mode and may include a chassis view with interface elements displaying real-time information of components of the vehicle, such as wheels, suspension, and battery. tiles including real-time information may be displayed according to the selected drive mode.
20250108695. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOTOR REGENERATION_simplified_abstract_(rivian ip holdings, llc)
Inventor(s): Armin TEYMOURI of San Pedro CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Younes SANGSEFIDI of Irvine CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Chia-Chou YEH of Torrance CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Michael Andrew MILLER of San Clemente CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B60L7/14, B60L50/51, B60L50/61
CPC Code(s): B60L7/14
Abstract: systems and methods for motor regeneration are provided. one method for motor regeneration includes receiving a torque command and a maximum dc current from an electronic control unit, determining a drive unit loss, generating a dc current, and providing the dc current to a dc battery pack. generating the dc current is based, at least in part, on the torque command, the maximum dc current, and the drive unit loss. the method advantageously generates the maximum amount of dc current that is acceptable by the battery pack while keeping the torque availability high and consistent. the generated dc current is also known as the maximum battery charge dc current.
Inventor(s): Colin William Crenshaw of Portola Valley CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Grayson Nile Eady of Torrance CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Gabriel Ulysses Lopez of Torrance CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Evelyn Anne Fisher of Bozeman MT US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Anmol Garg of San Francisco CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B60L53/66
CPC Code(s): B60L53/66
Abstract: a system including one or more processors is provided. the one or more processors can receive data regarding charging sessions of electric vehicles at a plurality of chargers. the one or more processors can generate a score for each of the plurality of chargers based at least on the data regarding the charging sessions. the one or more processors can generate a path from a current location of a vehicle to a destination that includes a location for each of at least one of the plurality of chargers selected at least based on the scores. the one or more processors can update a user interface to depict the path including the location for each of the at least one of the plurality of chargers.
20250108728. BATTERY CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD_simplified_abstract_(rivian ip holdings, llc)
Inventor(s): Vivek Narsimhan SURYA of Irvine CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B60L58/27
CPC Code(s): B60L58/27
Abstract: a battery electric vehicle includes a scheduler configured to invoke conditioning of a battery preceding a time specified by a user. the scheduler instructs a vdm ecu to output a current requirement to drive motors according to a selected drive mode of a vehicle. a bms ecu receives the current requirement and outputs a temperature requirement required to achieve the current requirement according to a composition of the battery. the bms ecu outputs the temperature requirement to a tmm, which manages heating of the battery to achieve the temperature requirement. the time at which a vehicle is waked to begin conditioning the battery may be based on whether the vehicle is charging and a current or expected ambient temperature.
Inventor(s): Austin Lee FREDERICKSON of Carlsbad CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B60R11/00
CPC Code(s): B60R11/00
Abstract: the present disclosure relates to retention apparatus, and related components and methods, for vehicles. in one or more embodiments, the retention apparatus is configured to retain an accessory within a cab of a vehicle. in one or more embodiments, a retention apparatus includes an attachment assembly. the attachment assembly includes a pivotable bar pivotable in a first direction to lock the attachment assembly to a component of a vehicle, and an actuation bar movable in an actuation direction to pivot the pivotable bar in a second direction to unlock the attachment assembly. the second direction is different than the first direction. the retention apparatus includes a support arm configured to couple to the attachment assembly and retain an accessory. the support arm includes a semi-ball shaped section configured to interface with a curved plate, and a rod section extending relative to the semi-ball shaped section.
20250108770. CABLE FASTENER SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(rivian ip holdings, llc)
Inventor(s): Mae HUBEL of Irvine CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Tyler TISDALE of Lake Forest CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Edwin Raul OSORIO ZARAGOZA of Tustin CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B60R16/02, B60R16/033
CPC Code(s): B60R16/0215
Abstract: a cable fastening system is provided. the cable fastening system includes articulated and non-articulated cable fasteners. the articulated cable fastener includes a lower support, a lower body attached to the lower support, and an upper body connected to the lower body via a hinge and a connector. the lower body defines a first curved recess, a second curved recess, and a third curved recess. the upper body defines a first curved recess, a second curved recess, a third curved recess, and a cable recess disposed between the first recess and the second recess. the cable recess is configured to receive a cable. the non-articulated cable fastener includes a base and a cable support tray. the cable support tray includes a body, a first upper support extending from the body, and a second upper support extending from the body. the body defines an inner curved recess configured to accept the cable.
Inventor(s): Paul Michael PRAX, II of Mountain View CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Britt Singh MIURA of Menlo Park CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Hervé CECCHI of Santa Clara CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Gabriela Fruteiro CASTRO of Los Angeles CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Eric Ross Baker WOOD of Menlo Park CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Mohamad Jeffery Hammoud of Bloomfield Hills MI US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B60W30/182, B60W10/22, B60W30/02, B60W30/18
CPC Code(s): B60W30/182
Abstract: a drive mode hierarchy includes drive mode categories and drive modes belonging to each category. each drive mode defines values for attributes of the drivetrain and/or suspension of a vehicle. each drive mode may further have towing and non-towing sub-modes with the towing sub-mode being used when a trailer is detected. an interface is provided for selecting drive modes from the hierarchy and modifying the attributes. the vehicle may define a plurality of trailer profiles including attributes of trailers, such as weight and aerodynamic drag. a user may select among trailer profiles and define the attributes of the trailer profiles. interfaces displayed by the vehicle may vary according to the selected drive mode and may include a chassis view with interface elements displaying real-time information of components of the vehicle, such as wheels, suspension, and battery. tiles including real-time information may be displayed according to the selected drive mode.
Inventor(s): Britt Singh MIURA of Menlo Park CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Steve GOODIN of Sacramento CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Joel POMONIK of Los Angeles CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Erik Robert GLASER of San Mateo CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B60W30/182, B60W30/02, B60W30/18, B60W50/08, B60W50/14, G06F3/04847, G06F3/0488
CPC Code(s): B60W30/182
Abstract: a drive mode hierarchy includes drive mode categories and drive modes belonging to each category. each drive mode defines values for attributes of the drivetrain and/or suspension of a vehicle. each drive mode may further have towing and non-towing sub-modes with the towing sub-mode being used when a trailer is detected. an interface is provided for selecting drive modes from the hierarchy and modifying the attributes. the vehicle may define a plurality of trailer profiles including attributes of trailers, such as weight and aerodynamic drag. a user may select among trailer profiles and define the attributes of the trailer profiles. interfaces displayed by the vehicle may vary according to the selected drive mode and may include a chassis view with interface elements displaying real-time information of components of the vehicle, such as wheels, suspension, and battery. tiles including real-time information may be displayed according to the selected drive mode.
Inventor(s): Hervé CECCHI of Santa Clara CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Britt Singh MIURA of Menlo Park CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Gabriela Fruteiro CASTRO of Los Angeles CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Paul Michael PRAX, II of Mountain View CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B60W50/14, B60W10/08, B60W10/22, B60W30/02, B60W30/18, B60W30/182, G07C5/06
CPC Code(s): B60W50/14
Abstract: a drive mode hierarchy includes drive mode categories and drive modes belonging to each category. each drive mode defines values for attributes of the drivetrain and/or suspension of a vehicle. each drive mode may further have towing and non-towing sub-modes with the towing sub-mode being used when a trailer is detected. an interface is provided for selecting drive modes from the hierarchy and modifying the attributes. the vehicle may define a plurality of trailer profiles including attributes of trailers, such as weight and aerodynamic drag. a user may select among trailer profiles and define the attributes of the trailer profiles. interfaces displayed by the vehicle may vary according to the selected drive mode and may include a chassis view with interface elements displaying real-time information of components of the vehicle, such as wheels, suspension, and battery. tiles including real-time information may be displayed according to the selected drive mode.
Inventor(s): Joseph DIVIRGILIO of Irvine CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Jason CHEN of Upland CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Wesley LIANG of Marina del Rey CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Christopher Marshall JACOBS of Palo Alto CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Sarah Elizabeth WITTING of Lake Forest CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B62D1/04
CPC Code(s): B62D1/046
Abstract: a manual control assembly includes a multi-modal control mechanism. the manual control assembly further includes a connection socket for housing the multi-modal control mechanism on a steering controller of a vehicle, wherein an interface of the connection socket is connected to a control system for the vehicle. the manual control assembly further includes a first sensor and a second sensor for detecting actuation of the multi-modal control mechanism, wherein the first sensor is positioned orthogonal to the second sensor to detect a force applied to the multi-modal control mechanism. the manual control assembly further includes a control module for generating, based on the actuation, input signals to be transmitted to the control system to control one or more components of the vehicle.
Inventor(s): Roman MISTIUK of Westland MI US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Christopher Marshall Jacobs of Palo Alto CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Patrick Harrington of San Francisco CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B62D1/04
CPC Code(s): B62D1/046
Abstract: a method of controlling a component of a vehicle includes detecting, by a control system of the vehicle, an actuation of a manual control assembly positioned on a steering controller of the vehicle, wherein the manual control assembly is capable of a plurality of actuations; determining a user control context associated with the actuation of the manual control assembly, such as the component of the vehicle and value(s) used to control operation of the component; adjusting, based on the user control context, an operational state of the manual control assembly for receiving a user input, wherein the adjusted operational state corresponds to the value(s) used to control operation of the component; and/or upon receiving a user selection of the value(s) via the manual control assembly, executing a control operation for the component of the vehicle based on the user selection.
20250108857. MODULAR MICROCONTROLLER ARCHITECTURE_simplified_abstract_(rivian ip holdings, llc)
Inventor(s): Joshua Bayer of Costa Mesa CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Kevin Dean Kline of Mission Viejo CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B62D5/04, B60K35/00
CPC Code(s): B62D5/046
Abstract: a modular control system is provided. the system can include a modular control system configured to connect to a vehicle control system of a base vehicle. the modular control system can include a main body controller connected, via a first link, with the vehicle control system. the modular control system can include a display controller connected with the main body controller. the main body controller can receive a first trigger, over the first link, indicative of a condition of the base vehicle. the main body controller can convey, via the display controller, an output of the condition to a display.
20250108866. VEHICLE CARGO STORAGE APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(rivian ip holdings, llc)
Inventor(s): Micheal Richard Castiglione of Carlsbad CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Philipp Josef Wolf of Dana Point CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Neil Joseph Kwiatkowski of Costa Mesa CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Jonathan David Salerno of Newport CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Simon Baker of Basingstoke GB for rivian ip holdings, llc, Shammika Ashan Wickramasinghe of Banbury GB for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): B62D33/027
CPC Code(s): B62D33/0273
Abstract: an apparatus can include a panel. the panel can couple with a tailgate of a vehicle. the panel can be configured to move from a first position relative to the tailgate to a second position to form a storage space. the storage space can be at least partially outside the vehicle.
20250112293. THERMAL COMPONENT FOR BATTERY PACK_simplified_abstract_(rivian ip holdings, llc)
Inventor(s): Diana Kei Eaton of Newport Beach CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Najmeh Rahimi of Huntington Beach CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): H01M10/6557, B60L50/64, H01M10/613, H01M10/625, H01M10/643, H01M10/6555, H01M50/213, H01M50/258
CPC Code(s): H01M10/6557
Abstract: a thermal component can include an egress channel defined at least partially by a first internal wall and a second internal wall. the thermal component can include a first ingress channel defined at least partially by the first internal wall and a first external wall. the thermal component can include a second ingress channel defined at least partially by the second internal wall and a second external wall.
20250112309. STRUCTURAL FEATURES FOR BATTERY CELLS_simplified_abstract_(rivian ip holdings, llc)
Inventor(s): Abigail Elizabeth WUCHERER of Belmont NC US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Rajeev DHIMAN of Pleasanton CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Meng WANG of Pleasanton CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Debaditya BISWAS of San Jose CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Daniel Matthew DAVIES of San Francisco CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Alexandra SCHWARTZ of Tahoe City CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Kenton Robert HARRIS of Bloomington IL US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): H01M50/211, H01M10/613, H01M10/625, H01M10/653, H01M50/224, H01M50/249
CPC Code(s): H01M50/211
Abstract: a structural member for a battery cell may be provided in the form of an i-beam having a central support structure that extends through the middle of the battery cell. one or more electrode stacks may be provided within one or more cavities defined by the structural member. the structural member may provide mechanical, structural, and/or thermal benefits for the battery cell and/or one or more battery sub-assemblies, battery modules, and/or battery packs. a battery cell includes a contoured housing with curved lateral surfaces conforming to a shape of one or more wound electrode layers. when the wound electrode layers are inserted into the contoured housing, space between the electrode layers and the contoured housing is reduced, as compared to that of square or rectangular housings, leading to higher wetting rate and lower wetting times of the wound electrode layers, higher structural loading, wider tolerances, and/or flexible cooling strategies.
20250112334. BUSBAR APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(rivian ip holdings, llc)
Inventor(s): Andrew Robert Krasts of San Clemente CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Pierluigi Leccese of Irvine CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Jonathan Christopher Wilson of Rancho Mission Viejo CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Ryan Michael Norris of Mission Viejo CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Casey Taylor Dunn of Mission Viejo CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): H01M50/503, H01M50/517
CPC Code(s): H01M50/503
Abstract: an apparatus can include an interface member that can couple with a first busbar of a first header of a battery pack. the interface member can couple with a second busbar of a second header of the battery pack.
Inventor(s): Zahra Mohajerani of Los Angeles CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Mohammad Nanda Rahmana Marwali of Irvine CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): H02J3/00, H02J9/06, H02J13/00, H02M1/10
CPC Code(s): H02J3/007
Abstract: an inverter is disclosed that includes inverter settings that adjust how power is received and provided by the inverter based on an identified source of the power. the inverter includes a port configured to receive power from a source, a memory to store reference source characteristics for a plurality of power sources, and control circuitry configured to analyze the power to determine one or more characteristics associated with the source, compare the determined one or more characteristics with the reference source characteristics to identify the source, and apply an inverter setting based on the identified source.
Inventor(s): Sanjeewa Keven SUGATAPALA of Long Beach CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Baojin WANG of San Marcos CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Kyle LOBO of Westchester CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Todd Adams PUTNAM of Mammoth Lakes CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Ajay KUMAR of Phoenix AZ US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): H02J7/00, B60L50/60
CPC Code(s): H02J7/007
Abstract: an apparatus may include a dc to dc converter that converts a high voltage level from a battery pack to a relatively lower voltage level for various components of a vehicle. the dc to dc converter may provide an alternate power supply in addition to a battery that is separate from the battery pack. the battery pack and the dc to dc converter may be used to supply power, instead of the battery, during a sleep mode of a vehicle. further, the dc to dc converter can supply power to float charge the battery, thus minimizing cycling of the battery. the dc to dc converter and the battery may provide a redundant, or backup, power source for a vehicle.
Inventor(s): Lixiang Wei of Irvine CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Yang Liu of Irvine CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Steven Schulz of Torrance CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc, Silva Hiti of Redondo Beach CA US for rivian ip holdings, llc
IPC Code(s): H02M7/00
CPC Code(s): H02M7/003
Abstract: systems and methods for operating an asymmetric power converter for improved efficiency, service life, and operation are provided herein. in some embodiments, the system includes a power electronics module (pem) configured to convert between alternating current (ac) power and direct current (dc) power. the power electronics module includes a power converter having a nominal power rating, and an overrated power converter having an overrated power rating with respect to the nominal power rating, wherein the power converter is one of an ac to dc power converter and a dc to dc power converter and the overrated power converter is the other of the ac to dc power converter and the dc to dc power converter.
Rivian IP Holdings, LLC patent applications on April 3rd, 2025
- Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
- B60K35/00
- CPC B60K35/00
- Rivian ip holdings, llc
- B60L7/14
- B60L50/51
- B60L50/61
- CPC B60L7/14
- B60L53/66
- CPC B60L53/66
- B60L58/27
- CPC B60L58/27
- B60R11/00
- CPC B60R11/00
- B60R16/02
- B60R16/033
- CPC B60R16/0215
- B60W30/182
- B60W10/22
- B60W30/02
- B60W30/18
- CPC B60W30/182
- B60W50/08
- B60W50/14
- G06F3/04847
- G06F3/0488
- B60W10/08
- G07C5/06
- CPC B60W50/14
- B62D1/04
- CPC B62D1/046
- B62D5/04
- CPC B62D5/046
- B62D33/027
- CPC B62D33/0273
- H01M10/6557
- B60L50/64
- H01M10/613
- H01M10/625
- H01M10/643
- H01M10/6555
- H01M50/213
- H01M50/258
- CPC H01M10/6557
- H01M50/211
- H01M10/653
- H01M50/224
- H01M50/249
- CPC H01M50/211
- H01M50/503
- H01M50/517
- CPC H01M50/503
- H02J3/00
- H02J9/06
- H02J13/00
- H02M1/10
- CPC H02J3/007
- H02J7/00
- B60L50/60
- CPC H02J7/007
- H02M7/00
- CPC H02M7/003
