US 11,923,713 B2
Systems and methods for vehicle-to-load charging
Tyler Erikson, Torrance, CA (US); Steven Schulz, Torrance, CA (US); Kyle Underhill, Los Angeles, CA (US); and Silva Hiti, Redondo Beach, CA (US)
Assigned to Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Irvine, CA (US)
Filed by Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Plymouth, MI (US)
Filed on Jan. 29, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/161,996.
Prior Publication US 2022/0247185 A1, Aug. 4, 2022
Int. Cl. H02J 7/00 (2006.01); B60R 16/02 (2006.01)
CPC H02J 7/007 (2013.01) [B60R 16/02 (2013.01); H02J 7/0042 (2013.01)] 16 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus comprising:
a multi-function DC power unit comprising a rechargeable battery and a load; and
an interface unit configured to perform battery recharging between a donor battery-powered device and a receiver battery-powered device, the interface unit comprising an auxiliary power device port configured to receive the multi-function DC power unit;
wherein the multi-function DC power unit is further configured to be received within and receive a charge from a recharging component included in a device chosen from the donor battery-powered device and the receiver battery-powered device when removed from the auxiliary power device port of the interface unit.