Switch adapter mechanism

An adapter mechanism for enabling remote operation of a wall mounted toggle-type electrical switch comprises a cover plate having a pair of vertically spaced apertures receiving a pair of mounting screws rigidly securing the cover plate to the wall overlying the switch and an opening through which the switch lever passes. A slide plate is slidably interposed between the cover plate and the wall and includes a pair of vertically spaced longitudinal guide slots each receiving one of the mounting screws and an opening through which the switch lever passes. Both the cover plate and the slide include overlapping downward extensions, the cover plate extension being formed having a plurality of vertically spaced longitudinal slots and the slide plate extension being formed having a plurality of apertures each aligned with a respective one of the cover plate slots. An operating member extends loosely through a selected one of the cover plate slots and rigidly engages the associated slide plate aperture for enabling vertical displacement of the slide plate relative to the cover plate for remotely operating the switch lever.