Device for holding objects

A device (1) for holding objects (2), the device comprising:

• a plate-shaped support frame (4) comprising a plurality of accommodation openings (5) formed in a top surface of the support frame (4);
• and
• a cage (6) suitable for accommodating the objects (2), the cage (6) having four side walls (71, 72, 73, 74) and a base (8) arranged between the four side walls (71, 72, 73, 74);
• wherein an adapter (11) is provided between the support frame (4) and the cage (6), which adapter (11) comprises a holding pedestal (12) projecting in the direction of the support frame (4);
• wherein the holding pedestal (12) is configured to be inserted into one of the accommodation openings (5) of the support frame (4) and locked therein;
• wherein the adapter (11) comprises four support arms (131, 132, 133, 134) projecting away from the support frame (4) to define a rectangular inner space (14) sized to receive the cage (6), wherein each of the four support arms (131, 132, 134, 134) comprises a web (29);
• wherein the cage (6) comprises at least two inwardly-deflecting spring bars (15), each spring bar (15) comprising a latching lug (16) having a latching surface configured to engage a web (29) of a support arm (131, 132, 133, 134);
• and further wherein the cage (6) is configured to mount to adapter (11) by engagement between (i) the latching surface of a latching lug (16) of a spring bar (15), and (ii) a surface of a web (29) of a support arm (131, 132, 133, 134).