Abstract: A device for supporting a moveable load bearing component includes a base configured to be fixedly disposed at a vehicle support structure and located proximate to the load bearing component, the load bearing component configured to be moved between a first position and a second position. The device also includes a support member connected to the base and moveable between a retracted position and a load position, the support member supporting the load bearing component when the support member is in the load position. The support member is configured to automatically move between the retracted position and the load position based on the load bearing component being moved between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A hinge for a compartment in a motor vehicle includes a first plate having a portion that deflects when a force is applied to the portion, and a second plate pivotally attached to the first plate, the second plate having an extension that selectively engages with the portion of the first plate. The second plate has a first position when the extension of the second plate is not engaged with the portion of the first plate and has a second position when the extension of the second plate is engaged with the portion of the first plate.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for an automobile that is adapted to attach a first component to a second component, wherein the first component pivots about an axis relative to the first component, comprises a base plate adapted to be mounted to the first component, a hinge support adapted to be mounted to the second component and adapted to support the base plate and first component on the second component, a hinge hook extending from the base plate and adapted to removably and rotatably engage the hinge support, and a locking mechanism mounted onto the hinge assembly and adapted to selectively lock the hinge hook in rotational engagement with the hinge support.

Abstract: Vehicles, latches and latch assemblies are provided with retaining brackets for selective engagement with hinges. In an exemplary embodiment, a latch assembly includes a body having an arm extending to a shaft defining an axis. The latch assembly further includes a hinge configured to slide in a tangential direction to the axis into engagement with the shaft and configured to rotate about the shaft to selected angular positions. Also, the latch assembly includes a retaining bracket configured for fixed connected to the body and for selective engagement with the hinge at the selected angular positions.

Abstract: A hinge includes a first member with a footing, an extension arm and a rod. The extension arm is connected to the footing and projects away therefrom. The rod is connected to the extension arm such that a center axis of the rod is disposed parallel to the footing. The hinge further includes a second member with a first end wall, a second end wall and a cradle wall. The first end wall is connected and spaced apart from the second end wall by the cradle wall to define a rounded receptacle configured to receive the rod. The second member includes a sleeve adjacent to the second end wall that covers a portion of the receptacle to define a cup wherein a portion of the rod is positioned inside the cup to permit rotation of the first member about the center axis and to limit radial movement.

Abstract: A hinge includes a first member with a footing, an extension arm and a rod. The extension arm is connected to the footing and projects away therefrom. The rod is connected to the extension arm such that a center axis of the rod is disposed parallel to the footing. The hinge further includes a second member with a first end wall, a second end wall and a cradle wall. The first end wall is connected and spaced apart from the second end wall by the cradle wall to define a rounded receptacle configured to receive the rod. The second member includes a sleeve adjacent to the second end wall that covers a portion of the receptacle to define a cup wherein a portion of the rod is positioned inside the cup to permit rotation of the first member about the center axis and to limit radial movement.

Abstract: One general aspect includes a trunk lid support device, including: a gooseneck member with a first end and a second end, where the first end is configured to couple to an interior sidewall of an automotive trunk and the second end is configured to couple to an automotive trunk lid; where the gooseneck member includes: a base assembly of a hollow construction located at the first end and configured to couple to the interior sidewall, an intermediate segment of a hollow construction, and a connection segment located at the second end.

Abstract: Vehicles, latches and latch assemblies are provided with retaining brackets for selective engagement with hinges. In an exemplary embodiment, a latch assembly includes a body having an arm extending to a shaft defining an axis. The latch assembly further includes a hinge configured to slide in a tangential direction to the axis into engagement with the shaft and configured to rotate about the shaft to selected angular positions. Also, the latch assembly includes a retaining bracket configured for fixed connected to the body and for selective engagement with the hinge at the selected angular positions.