Adjustable adapter for mounting electrical switching apparatus and enclosure assembly employing the same

An enclosure assembly comprising:

• an enclosure including a back panel having at least one aperture extending therethrough;
• a bus bar housed by said enclosure;
• an electrical switching apparatus coupled to said bus bar;
• and
• an adjustable adapter comprising:
• a first end portion extending through said at least one aperture of said back panel,
• an engaging portion engaging and securing said electrical switching apparatus to said adjustable 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 receiving said fastener in order to secure said adjustable adapter to said back panel when said fastener is fastened,
• wherein, when said fastener is unfastened, said adjustable adapter and said electrical switching apparatus coupled thereto are adjustable with respect to said back panel and said bus bar.