Gaming Machine Display Transition System for Serviceability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Gaming machines with large or curved displays are difficult to service due to their weight and instability when moved, and existing maintenance methods increase the footprint and inconvenience of maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A display transition system that allows the display to be selectively moved vertically or within a plane parallel to the cabinet's longitudinal axis, maintaining the center of gravity and enabling maintenance without altering the machine's footprint.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If the display size is increased to enhance entertainment potential, then the playable and interactive surface is improved, but the display becomes heavy and difficult to service
Solution Approach 1:
The display is made dynamically reconfigurable through a transition system that allows it to move between a closed position during gameplay and an open position during servicing. This dynamic capability enables the large display to be serviced easily without reducing its size, as it can be opened to provide access to internal components.
2Area of moving object
If the display is made larger and curved, then the entertainment surface is increased, but the gaming machine becomes unstable or top-heavy
Solution Approach 1:
The transition system dynamically adjusts the display position and support structure to maintain stability. When the display is in the closed position during gameplay, the system ensures proper weighting and support to prevent top-heaviness. The ability to transition to an open position allows for internal component access that can include counterbalancing mechanisms.
3Ease of repair
If side or back panels are opened for maintenance, then the display can be serviced, but the footprint of the gaming machine increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display assembly is segmented from the main cabinet structure, allowing it to be independently opened and moved. This segmentation enables servicing of the display and related components without requiring access through side or back panels, thereby maintaining a compact footprint while improving serviceability.
4Ease of repair
If the display is moved to enable interior access, then maintenance is enabled, but the gaming machine becomes unstable
Solution Approach 1:
The transition system incorporates counterbalancing mechanisms that offset the weight of the display when it is moved to the open position. This allows the display to be accessed for maintenance while maintaining the overall stability of the gaming machine, preventing it from becoming top-heavy or unstable during servicing operations.
Data Source
AI summary
A gaming machine includes a cabinet, a display coupled to the cabinet, and a display transition system comprising a guide rail coupled to the cabinet and a slider coupled to the display, the slider slideable within the guide rail to move the display.