US 11,919,576 B2
Panel systems, structures, and vehicles having an adjustable cable
Arun Kumar R N, Troy, MI (US)
Assigned to Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Irvine, CA (US)
Filed by Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Plymouth, MI (US)
Filed on Mar. 23, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/702,278.
Prior Publication US 2023/0303190 A1, Sep. 28, 2023
Int. Cl. B62D 33/03 (2006.01); B62D 33/027 (2006.01); E05C 17/36 (2006.01)
CPC B62D 33/0273 (2013.01) [B62D 33/03 (2013.01); E05C 17/36 (2013.01)] 17 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A panel system comprising:
a panel configured to rotatably connect to a structure; and
a panel cable assembly including:
a first cable including a first end and a second end;
a first connector couplable to the first end of the first cable and a component chosen from the panel and the structure; and
a second connector couplable to the second end of the first cable and a component chosen from the panel and the structure, the second connector is configured to have a predefined number of orientations, the second connector includes:
an outer portion coupled to the first cable; and
an inner portion received within the outer portion in one of the predefined number of orientations, wherein the inner portion is oval-shaped,
wherein each of the predefined number of orientations results in a different distance value between the panel and the structure responsive to full extension of the first cable.