Automated plug-in system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11904715
APP PUB NO 20220144107A1
SERIAL NO

17096325

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Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative vehicle charging connectors, vehicle charging connector systems, and vehicle charging systems. In an illustrative embodiment a vehicle charging connector includes at least two electrical contacts configured to electrically connect with electrical contacts of a vehicle charge port. At least one controllable electromagnet may be configured to attract the vehicle charging connector to contact a charge port of an electric vehicle. The connector also includes at least one controllable electrically actuated mechanical connector configured to provide mechanical engagement and disengagement between the vehicle charging connector and the charge port.

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RIVIAN IP HOLDINGS LLC14600 MYFORD RD IRVINE CA 92606

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Erikson, Tyler J Torrance, US 4 2
Eslinger, Sara M Redwood City, US 1 2
Underhill, Kyle R Los Angeles, US 4 2
Warnke, Trent C Novi, US 3 2

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