Abstract: A device holds a floor of a vehicle in an open position to provide access to an underfloor storage compartment that is covered by the floor when the floor is in a closed position. The device includes a mounting bracket fixed to the vehicle and a support tab pivotally connected to the mounting bracket. The support tab pivots between a first position in the path of the floor and a second position outside of the path of the floor. The support tab pivots in a first direction from the first position to the second position when the floor contacts a bottom surface of the support tab as the floor is raised past the support tab. The support tab automatically returns to the first position. The support tab supports and holds the floor in the open position when the floor is lowered onto the support tab.

Abstract: Vehicles, load floor latch assemblies, and latches are provided for selectively securing and accessing a compartment in a vehicle. The load floor latch assembly includes a load floor having an upper surface and a lower surface. The load floor is positionable at a lowered position. The load floor latch assembly further includes a latch rotatable about a pivot axis to a closed configuration for securing the load floor at the lowered position. The latch includes a lower support arm and an upper clamp arm. In the closed configuration the lower support arm supports the lower surface of the load floor and at least a portion of the weight of the load floor is exerted on the lower support arm and applies a torque on the latch to impart a downward force from the upper clamp arm.

Abstract: Vehicles, load floor latch assemblies, and latches are provided for selectively securing and accessing a compartment in a vehicle. The load floor latch assembly includes a load floor having an upper surface and a lower surface. The load floor is positionable at a lowered position. The load floor latch assembly further includes a latch rotatable about a pivot axis to a closed configuration for securing the load floor at the lowered position. The latch includes a lower support arm and an upper clamp arm. In the closed configuration the lower support arm supports the lower surface of the load floor and at least a portion of the weight of the load floor is exerted on the lower support arm and applies a torque on the latch to impart a downward force from the upper clamp arm.

Abstract: A device holds a floor of a vehicle in an open position to provide access to an underfloor storage compartment that is covered by the floor when the floor is in a closed position. The device includes a mounting bracket fixed to the vehicle and a support tab pivotally connected to the mounting bracket. The support tab pivots between a first position in the path of the floor and a second position outside of the path of the floor. The support tab pivots in a first direction from the first position to the second position when the floor contacts a bottom surface of the support tab as the floor is raised past the support tab. The support tab automatically returns to the first position. The support tab supports and holds the floor in the open position when the floor is lowered onto the support tab.