Gaming Machine Panel Translation Structure for Stable Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Gaming machine cabinets face challenges in providing access to their interior volume for maintenance and service while maintaining security and balance, especially when installed in close proximity to other machines, as the front surface is often occupied by display devices that cannot be easily moved without risking the machine's stability.
Innovation Solution
A translation structure that allows the gaming machine panel, including a large video display monitor, to be moved from an operating position to a cabinet open position without tipping, using tracks and slide assemblies to maintain support and balance, enabling access to the cabinet's interior while keeping the machine stable and secure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the gaming machine panel is moved from the operating position to provide cabinet access, then access to the interior volume is improved, but the machine may tip over and lose stability
Solution Approach 1:
The panel is designed to be dynamically movable between a closed operating position and an open access position. The translation structure enables the panel to move along a controlled path that maintains machine stability while providing cabinet access, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
A translation structure acts as an intermediary mechanism between the panel and the cabinet. This structure includes tracks and movable support elements that guide the panel's movement and maintain proper positioning, allowing access without compromising machine stability.
2Illumination intensity
If video display monitors are positioned to cover the front surface for optimal display, then display quality is improved, but cabinet access is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The panel containing the video display monitors is designed to be dynamically repositionable. During normal operation, the panel remains in the closed position providing optimal display visibility. When access is needed, the panel moves to the open position, temporarily clearing the front surface area without permanently compromising display quality.
3Area of stationary object
If the cabinet is installed close to other machines to maximize space utilization, then space efficiency is improved, but access to the interior volume is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The cabinet access function is segmented from the main cabinet body through the movable panel design. This allows the cabinet to be installed in tight spaces alongside other machines while the panel can still be moved independently to provide access to the interior volume, resolving the space utilization versus access contradiction.
4Ease of repair
If the panel is moved to provide access, then maintenance capability is improved, but the machine may become unbalanced
Solution Approach 1:
The translation structure serves as an intermediary that manages the panel's movement and positioning. It includes movable support elements that maintain proper balance and alignment during the transition from closed to open position, ensuring maintenance access without compromising machine balance.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the panel position and support structure configuration during movement. The translation mechanism maintains proper balance throughout the transition, allowing maintenance personnel to access the interior volume while the machine remains stable and balanced.
Data Source
AI summary
A gaming machine includes a gaming machine cabinet defining an upper cabinet volume and a cabinet front opening to the upper cabinet volume. A gaming machine panel is mounted on the gaming machine cabinet in a panel operating position in which the gaming machine panel registers with and covers a base area of the cabinet front opening. The gaming machine further includes a translation structure connected between the gaming machine panel and the gaming machine cabinet. The translation structure is operable enable the gaming machine panel to be moved from the panel operating position upwardly to a cabinet open position. In this cabinet open position the gaming machine panel remains supported by the gaming machine cabinet and is removed from the base area of the cabinet front opening.