Cabinet Pedestal Interface Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing interface systems for electronic gaming devices, comprising a cabinet and a pedestal, face challenges in efficient installation, locking mechanisms, and integration with modern gaming technologies, limiting user experience and operational efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves a sophisticated interface system that includes a locking mechanism and interconnection areas between the cabinet and pedestal, utilizing alignment points and securing devices such as screws, nuts, or snap-and-click locking devices, along with sensors and processors for positional data measurement and verification, enabling secure and efficient assembly and operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional interface systems are used for cabinet and pedestal assembly, then the structure is simple, but the installation process is inefficient and locking mechanisms are unreliable
Solution Approach 1:
The interface system is divided into distinct functional components: alignment points for positioning, locking mechanisms for securing, and interconnection areas for integration. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while simplifying the overall assembly process.
Solution Approach 2:
Alignment points are pre-configured on both the cabinet and pedestal to establish correct positioning before final assembly. This preliminary alignment action ensures that subsequent locking operations are straightforward and reliable, improving overall installation efficiency.
2Reliability
If basic locking mechanisms are used, then the device complexity is low, but the reliability of securing cabinet to pedestal is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple locking mechanisms are combined within the interface system to work together, providing redundant securing methods. This merging of locking functions enhances reliability by ensuring that if one mechanism fails, others continue to secure the cabinet to the pedestal.
Solution Approach 2:
The interface acts as an intermediary component between the cabinet and pedestal, incorporating specialized locking mechanisms that mediate the connection. This intermediary structure provides reliable locking while distributing the mechanical complexity across a dedicated interface layer.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the interface system is simplified, then the manufacturing cost is reduced, but the integration with modern gaming technologies is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The interface system is designed with multi-functionality, serving both mechanical assembly purposes and modern gaming technology integration. The same interface structure accommodates traditional cabinet-pedestal connection while providing pathways for sensors, processors, and other electronic components.
Solution Approach 2:
Electronic components such as sensors and processors are nested within the interface system structure. This nesting allows the interface to maintain its fundamental mechanical function while incorporating modern technological capabilities without significantly increasing external complexity.
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AI summary
Examples disclosed herein relate to an interface utilized to enhance production of the electronic gaming device. The systems and methods may allow for easier installation of the cabinet and pedestal via utilization of the interface.