Patent ID: 7286340

Claim:
An adapter for mounting a number of electrical switching apparatus on a panel member, said panel member having at least one aperture, said at least one aperture extending through said panel member, said adapter comprising: a first end portion structured to extend through said at least one aperture of said panel member; an engaging portion structured to engage and secure said electrical switching apparatus to said adapter; a fastener; and wherein said first end portion includes at least one tab structured to be inserted into said at least one aperture of said panel member, said at least one tab being adapted to slide with respect to said aperture in order to enable adjustment of said adapter when said fastener is loosened; a second end portion disposed distal from said first end portion and including an adjustment mechanism, said adjustment mechanism being structured to receive said fastener in order to couple said adapter to said panel member when said fastener is fastened, while enabling adjustment of said adapter and said electrical switching apparatus coupled thereto, with respect to said panel member, when said fastener is unfastened.