Patent ID: 7660507

Claim:
A telecommunications system, comprising: a) a telecommunications frame having side frame members, the telecommunications frame defining a plurality of panel-mounting locations; b) a telecommunications panel positioned within a selected panel-mounting location defined by the frame; and c) a flexible latch that locks the panel in position relative to the frame, the flexible latch being provided on one of the panel and the frame, the flexible latch including a catch positioned within a corresponding aperture formed in the other of the panel and the frame; d) wherein the telecommunications panel includes a latch and handle arrangement, the latch and handle arrangement including: i) a rotatable handle having a first end and a second end, the second end including a tab extension that contacts the flexible latch when the handle is rotated from a first position to a second position; ii) wherein contact between the tab extension and the flexible latch disengages the catch from the corresponding aperture so that the panel can be removed from the frame.