Pivotable Display Mounting Assembly for Gaming Terminals
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing gaming machine systems require costly and time-consuming processes for replacing or modifying cabinet-mounted displays and marquees, often necessitating multiple technicians and risking damage to the display or terminal due to complex electrical disconnection and physical handling.
Innovation Solution
A pivotable mounting assembly that affixes display devices to the top of the cabinet, allowing one side to be swung from a top position to a front position for easy removal and installation, reducing the need for extensive disassembly and simplifying the process with a support assembly featuring swing poles and sleeves that manage the weight and bulk of the display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If display devices are permanently fixed to the cabinet, then structural stability is improved, but replacement and modification become time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is divided into separate components including a mounting bracket, swing arm, and display device that can be independently assembled and disassembled. This segmentation allows the display to be removed without affecting the cabinet structure, resolving the contradiction between structural stability and ease of replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly incorporates a swing mechanism that allows the display to move between a fixed operational position and a removed position. This dynamic capability enables the display to be securely mounted during operation for stability, yet easily swung away for quick replacement, addressing both requirements simultaneously.
2Stability of the object's composition
If display devices are permanently fixed to the cabinet, then structural stability is improved, but device complexity increases due to complex electrical disconnection requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket integrates both mechanical support functions and electrical connection points into a single unified component. This merging eliminates the need for separate electrical disconnection steps, reducing overall mounting complexity while maintaining structural stability through the integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly is designed with universal features that combine mechanical attachment and electrical connectivity in one system. The same bracket that provides structural support also houses the electrical connections, allowing a single action to address both mechanical and electrical aspects, thereby reducing complexity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If display devices are permanently fixed to the cabinet, then structural stability is improved, but labor costs increase due to the need for multiple technicians
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is segmented into lightweight, manageable components that can be easily handled by a single technician. The separation of the display device from the cabinet structure through the swing mechanism allows one person to safely remove and replace displays without requiring multiple technicians, thereby improving productivity while maintaining stability during operation.
4Stability of the object's composition
If display devices are permanently fixed to the cabinet, then structural stability is improved, but risk of damage increases during removal and replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The swing mechanism provides a controlled, guided path for removing and installing displays. This dynamic system ensures the display is supported throughout the movement process and positioned precisely, preventing accidental drops or misalignment that could cause damage. The controlled motion reduces damage risk compared to unguided removal methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket and swing arm are designed to support and cushion the display device throughout the removal and installation process. This prior cushioning through proper support structures prevents damage by distributing weights and providing controlled movement, eliminating the need for rough handling that could cause damage.
Data Source
AI summary
Gaming terminals, gaming systems, display device support assemblies, and methods of mounting a display device to a gaming terminal are presented herein. A gaming terminal for playing a wagering game is disclosed. The gaming terminal includes a cabinet, an input device for receiving wagers to play the wagering game, and a display device for displaying information related to the wagering game. The gaming terminal also includes a mounting assembly which affixes the display device proximate the top of the cabinet. The mounting assembly pivotably supports the display device such that a lateral side of the display device can be selectively swung from a first position over the top of the cabinet to a second position over a front of the cabinet where the display device is removable from the cabinet.