Patent ID: 6370309
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A combination of a fiber optic tray and a splice holder for holding splices,said fiber optic tray having a latch element and a splice holder receiving well therein, said receiving well having opposite sides, front and rear sides, at least one sidewall extending perpendicular to said well from said front and rear sides, at least one of said sidewall having a protrusion extending therefrom into said well, said latch element being along said opposite sides, said latch element comprises a plurality of undercut recesses spaced apart along said opposite sides of said well, said splice holder comprises a resilient base having an integral latch engaging element thereon, said latch engaging element comprises at least one tab extending outwardly from said splice holder, said latch element and latch engaging element cooperatively mating with each other in order to permit the splice holder to be mounted in the fiber optic tray and to be removed therefrom by bending said resilient base.