# US 2025/0147290 A1 · Lens apparatus and related assemblies and vehicles for laser imaging systems > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2025/0147290 A1 - Document ID: US20250147290A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 18/504,704 - Filed: 2023-11-08 - Published: 2025-05-08 - Earliest claimed: 2023-11-08 - Assignees: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC - Applicants: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC - Inventors: Mark Lennard TAYLOR; Miguel Angel RAMIREZ BASILIO; Deanna Marie THIESMEYER - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20250147290A1 ## CPC - G02B 13/14: for use with infrared or ultraviolet radiation ({G02B13/008, } G02B13/16 take precedence) - B60J 1/001: {Double glazing for vehicles} - G02B 7/02: for lenses {(supports for magnifying lenses G02B25/002)} - B60J 1/02: arranged at the vehicle front {, e.g. structure of the glazing, mounting of the glazing (on windscreen mounted antenna wire H01Q1/1271)} - G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS - B60J: WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES (fastening, suspending, closing, or opening of such devices E05) ## Abstract The present disclosure relates to lenses, and related assemblies and vehicles, for laser imaging systems. In one or more embodiments, a lens assembly includes a view panel including an outer perimeter and an opening formed in the outer perimeter, and a lens positioned at least partially in the opening. The lens assembly includes a support structure attaching the lens to a second outer surface of the view panel. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A lens assembly comprising: a view panel comprising an outer perimeter, an opening formed in the outer perimeter, a first outer surface, and a second outer surface; a lens positioned at least partially in the opening; and a support structure attaching the lens to the second outer surface of the view panel. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The lens assembly of claim 1, wherein the lens comprises: a first section; a second section; and one or more angled sections extending between the first section and the second section, the one or more angled sections at least partially defining a recessed face that is recessed relative to the first outer surface of the view panel, wherein the second section is spaced from the first section across the recessed face. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The lens assembly of claim 2, wherein the one or more angled sections comprise: a first angled section oriented at a first angle relative to the first section; and a second angled section oriented at a second angle relative to the second section, wherein the second angle is larger than the first angle. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The lens assembly of claim 3, wherein the first angle and the second angle are obtuse. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The lens assembly of claim 4, wherein: the second angled section is oriented at a third angle relative to the first angled section, the third angle is less than the first angle, and the third angle is less than the second angle; and the first angle is 225 degrees or less, and the second angle is within a range of 215 degrees to 250 degrees. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The lens assembly of claim 2, further comprising: a laser module received at least partially in the support structure, wherein the laser module includes a laser source oriented to emit light through at least one of the one or more angled sections. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The lens assembly of claim 6, wherein the at least one of the one or more angled sections comprises an opening, and the laser module is positioned at least partially in the opening. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The lens assembly of claim 1, wherein the lens comprises: a first section; a second section; and a middle section extending between the first section and the second section, the middle section having a first thickness that is less than a second thickness of the first section and a third thickness of the second section. ### Claim 9 A vehicle, comprising: a vehicle body; a view panel mounted to the vehicle body, the view panel comprising an outer perimeter and an opening formed in the outer perimeter; and a lens positioned at least partially in the opening. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The vehicle of claim 9, wherein the view panel further comprises a ceramic layer positioned between two glass layers, wherein the ceramic layer is arranged along the outer perimeter and inwardly of the opening. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The vehicle of claim 9, wherein the lens comprises: a first section; a second section; and one or more angled sections extending between the first section and the second section, the one or more angled sections at least partially defining a recessed face that is recessed relative to a first outer surface of the view panel, wherein the second section is spaced from the first section across the recessed face. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The vehicle of claim 11, wherein the one or more angled sections comprise: a first angled section oriented at a first angle relative to the first section; and a second angled section oriented at a second angle relative to the second section, wherein the second angle is larger than the first angle. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The vehicle of claim 12, wherein the first angle and the second angle are obtuse. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The vehicle of claim 11, further comprising a support structure attaching the lens to a second outer surface of the view panel, wherein the support structure is attached to the first section of the lens, the second section of the lens, and the second outer surface of the view panel. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The vehicle of claim 14, further comprising: a laser module received at least partially in the support structure, wherein the laser module includes a laser source oriented to emit light through at least one of the one or more angled sections. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The vehicle of claim 15, wherein the at least one of the one or more angled sections comprises an opening, and the laser module is positioned at least partially in the opening. ### Claim 17 (depends on 9) The vehicle of claim 9, wherein the lens comprises: a first section; a second section; and a middle section extending between the first section and the second section, the middle section having a first thickness that is less than a second thickness of the first section and a third thickness of the second section. ### Claim 18 An infrared lens, comprising: a first section; a second section spaced from the first section; and a plurality of angled sections extending between the first section and the second section, the plurality of angled sections at least partially defining a recessed face, and the plurality of angled sections comprising: a first angled section oriented at a first angle relative to the first section, and a second angled section oriented at a second angle relative to the second section, wherein the second angle is larger than the first angle. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The infrared lens of claim 18, wherein the first angle and the second angle are obtuse, and one or more of the first angled section or the second angled section is formed of a composition that includes a silicon dioxide (SiO2) atomic percentage of at least 75%. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The infrared lens of claim 19, wherein the second angled section is oriented at a third angle relative to the first angled section, the third angle is less than the first angle, and the third angle is less than the second angle.