Arcuate Display Coupling for Adjustable Gaming Machines
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional electronic gaming machines lack customization and flexibility in adjusting the display device position and peripheral components to accommodate different player preferences and needs, such as standing or seated play, and do not provide efficient cleaning and player engagement features.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable gaming device with a moveable coupling mechanism allows the display device to transition between upright and slanted positions, includes a gearing system for manual or motorized movement, and features automatic adjustment based on player preferences, a self-leveling cupholder, and a cleaning apparatus that activates based on player inputs or schedules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the display device is fixed in a traditional upright position, then the device structure is simple, but player comfort is limited for different playing positions (standing or seated)
Solution Approach 1:
The display device is transformed from a fixed position to a movable one, allowing dynamic adjustment between upright and slanted positions. The coupling mechanism enables the display to move along an arcuate path, adapting to different player preferences and playing positions while maintaining structural integrity through controlled motion.
2Ease of operation
If traditional fixed gaming machines are used, then manufacturing and maintenance are straightforward, but player engagement and comfort are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism provides dynamic position adjustment for the display device, enabling smooth transitions between upright and slanted positions. This dynamic capability enhances player comfort and engagement while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive manual or motorized control.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the display device is made movable between upright and slanted positions, then player comfort and engagement are enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism is designed as a segmented system with discrete components including gears, racks, and mounting elements. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each component, simplifying manufacturing and maintenance while enabling complex arcuate motion for the display device.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism serves multiple functions: it enables position adjustment, provides structural support, and facilitates easy installation and removal of the display device. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby managing overall device complexity.
4Device complexity
If manual adjustment mechanisms are used, then device complexity is reduced, but adjustment speed and precision are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system offers both manual mechanical adjustment and motorized automation options. The motorized system uses electrical actuators to replace manual mechanical operations, providing faster and more precise position adjustments while maintaining the option for simpler manual mechanisms when high speed is not required.
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AI summary
An electronic gaming device is described. The electronic gaming device includes a display device, a base, and a moveable coupling mechanism configured to couple the display device to the base and facilitate movement of the display device along an arcuate path and relative to the base between a first position and a second position wherein in the first position the display device is held in an upright position and in the second position the display device is held in a lowered position.