Foldable Screen Support Mechanism for Compact Gaming Machine Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
The logistics of transporting and assembling large electronic gaming machines with dual or multiple display panels pose challenges due to height restrictions in shipping and installation, risking personnel injury and equipment damage during manual handling.
Innovation Solution
A foldable screen support mechanism that allows dual-display electronic gaming machines to be configured for shipping and deployment without removing panels, featuring a support structure with rotatable mounts and actuators to adjust display orientations, reducing height and facilitating easy assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of stationary object
If dual-display electronic gaming machines are shipped in a partially assembled state with the upper display panel removed, then the height restriction problem is solved, but the assembly complexity and risk of personnel injury increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure incorporates movable and adjustable components that allow the upper display panel to be dynamically positioned at different heights. The structure includes movable support arms and adjustable mounting mechanisms that enable the panel to transition between a raised position for assembly and a lowered position for operation, eliminating the need for complete disassembly while maintaining compact dimensions for transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is divided into multiple independent segments and modular components. The upper display panel is mounted on adjustable support arms that can be independently positioned and secured. This segmentation allows the panel to be accessed and adjusted without removing it entirely, reducing assembly complexity while maintaining the ability to accommodate height restrictions.
2Area of stationary object
If the upper display panel is positioned directly above the main display panel, then the display area is maximized, but the height of the machine increases beyond transport limitations
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure utilizes horizontal spacing and lateral positioning to accommodate the upper display panel. Instead of stacking panels vertically with minimal clearance, the structure positions the upper panel above and slightly behind the main panel, utilizing the horizontal dimension to create clearance space. This allows both panels to be positioned optimally for display area while reducing the overall height profile to meet transport restrictions.
3Ease of operation
If manual handling and assembly of large display panels is performed, then assembly can be completed on-site, but the risk of personnel injury and equipment damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure includes built-in lifting mechanisms and intermediate support components that assist in the handling and positioning of the upper display panel. The structure provides mechanical advantage through movable support arms and adjustable mounting mechanisms, reducing the physical strain on personnel during assembly while maintaining control and stability throughout the process.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure incorporates protective elements and cushioning features that protect both the display panels and the support structure during assembly and disassembly operations. The design includes padded contact points, protective coverings, and shock-absorbing mechanisms that prevent damage to sensitive components while reducing the risk of injury to personnel during manual handling.
Data Source
AI summary
Mechanisms are disclosed that allow both display panels of a dual-display electronic gaming machine to be positioned such that their display surfaces face in the same, or generally the same, direction and form a relatively continuous aggregate display area. Such mechanisms also allow the secondary display panel to be pitched downward such that the display surface of the secondary display panel faces towards the display surface of the main display panel. In doing so, the secondary display panel may be rotated about a first axis positioned near where the main display panel and the secondary display panel met when forming the relatively contiguous display area and flipped upside down, thereby decreasing the height of the electronic gaming machine by approximately the height of the secondary display panel.