Patent ID: 8080748

Claim:
An adjustable carrier assembly for an electrical switching apparatus, said adjustable carrier assembly comprising: a carrier body comprising a first carrier member and a second carrier member pivotably coupled to the first carrier member; an adjustment mechanism coupled to said carrier body; a plurality of springs disposed between said adjustment mechanism and the second carrier member, said springs being structured to apply a bias force on the second carrier member; wherein said adjustment mechanism is adjustable with respect to said carrier body in order to adjust said bias force; and wherein said adjustment mechanism comprises an elongated member and a number of fasteners; wherein said fasteners fasten said elongated member to the first carrier member of said carrier body; wherein said fasteners are structured to be tightened to move said elongated member toward the first carrier member, thereby increasing said bias force; and wherein said fasteners are structured tobe loosened to move said elongated member away, from the first carrier member, thereby decreasing said bias force.