Holding device for releasably fastening a retaining ring to a carrier plate

Holding device for removably fixing a holding ring (4) on a support plate comprises a holding plate (1) having two tabs (6) which fold together to hold the holding ring so that it pivots and on its free ends perpendicular feet (7), a holding sheet (2) having two raised guide rails (10) stamped out of the sheet and corresponding to the width of the feet, and a locking clip (3) sliding onto the outer edges of the tabs. Preferred Features: The guide rails have central cut outs (17) in which the clamping arms (12) of the locking clip are guided after inserting the holding plate in the guide rails to secure the holding position.