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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 22, 2020
Filed:
Nov. 13, 2018
Rivian Ip Holdings, Llc, Plymouth, MI (US);
Christian Elder, Sylvan Lake, MI (US);
Eric Griffith, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Plymouth, MI (US);
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.