Method of removing a telecommunications panel from a frame
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1. A method of removing a telecommunications panel from a telecommunications frame, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a telecommunications panel releasably locked in position relative to a telecommunications frame;
b) rotating a handle provided on the panel, the rotating handle simultaneously contacting a flexible latch provided on one of the panel and the frame, wherein contacting the flexible latch releases the latch from a notch formed in the other of the panel and the frame, and wherein releasing the latch from the notch unlocks the telecommunications panel from the telecommunications frame; and
c) pulling on the handle to remove the unlocked telecommunications panel from the telecommunications frame.
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Abstract
A latch and handle arrangement for a panel that provides a number of functions. The arrangement including a lever arm that functions as both a handle and a latch release in some panel and frame embodiments. The lever arm also functioning as a fastener cover in other panel and frame embodiments.
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1. A method of removing a telecommunications panel from a telecommunications frame, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a telecommunications panel releasably locked in position relative to a telecommunications frame; b) rotating a handle provided on the panel, the rotating handle simultaneously contacting a flexible latch provided on one of the panel and the frame, wherein contacting the flexible latch releases the latch from a notch formed in the other of the panel and the frame, and wherein releasing the latch from the notch unlocks the telecommunications panel from the telecommunications frame; and c) pulling on the handle to remove the unlocked telecommunications panel from the telecommunications frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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