Gaming Machine Monitor Lift Assembly for Easy High-Mount Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic gaming machines (EGMs) face challenges in manually removing large monitors due to their weight and elevated position, making it difficult for operators to service or replace them without assistance.
Innovation Solution
The electronic gaming machine incorporates a mount and lift assembly that includes a carriage, a harness, and a drive mechanism. This assembly allows for the secure attachment of the monitor to the cabinet and enables the monitor to be moved relative to the cabinet using the harness and drive mechanism, facilitating easier installation, servicing, and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a large monitor is installed in an EGM, then the display quality and gaming experience are improved, but the weight and difficulty of manual removal increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a fixed mount attached to the cabinet, a movable carriage that holds the monitor, and a lifting mechanism. This segmentation allows the heavy monitor to remain securely mounted during operation while enabling easy removal when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
A carriage acts as an intermediary between the fixed mount and the monitor. The carriage can be independently moved along the mount using the lifting mechanism, allowing the monitor to be positioned for optimal viewing or removed for servicing without moving the entire mount assembly.
2Illumination intensity
If the monitor is positioned high above ground surface, then the viewing angle and display visibility are improved, but the difficulty of manual removal increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from a static mounted position to a dynamic adjustable position. The carriage can be moved vertically along the mount and locked at different heights, allowing the monitor to be positioned high for optimal viewing but easily moved to a lower position for removal or maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The lifting mechanism is designed to be operable by a single operator without assistance. The mechanism includes a release system that allows the carriage to be easily lowered under the weight of the monitor, enabling self-service maintenance and replacement.
3Reliability
If a secure mount is used to firmly attach the monitor to the cabinet, then the stability and reliability are improved, but the ease of removal for servicing decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into permanent mounts attached to the cabinet and a removable carriage holding the monitor. This allows the mounts to remain firmly secured to the cabinet while the carriage and monitor can be easily detached for servicing.
Solution Approach 2:
The carriage is designed to be temporarily detached from the mount during maintenance operations. The secure mounting mechanism holds the monitor firmly during normal operation but allows controlled release when the release system is activated, enabling easy removal and reattachment.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution allows operators to easily move and remove monitors from EGMs without manual lifting, reducing the risk of injury and simplifying maintenance processes, thereby improving the operational efficiency and lifespan of the gaming machines.
Implementation Method 1
a drive mechanism coupled to the harness and operable to selectively release and retract the harness for moving the monitor relative to the cabinet
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic gaming machine includes a cabinet, a monitor configured to display an electronic game, a mount configured to secure the monitor to the cabinet, the mount including a carriage and a linkage assembly pivotably coupled to the carriage and the cabinet, and a lift assembly for moving the mount relative to the cabinet. The lift assembly includes a harness coupled to the carriage and a drive mechanism coupled to the harness and operable to selectively release and retract the harness for moving the monitor relative to the cabinet.