Rotatable Topper Display for Slot Machine Content Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional slot machines require cumbersome processes for changing the content on topper display devices, which are time-consuming and inefficient, especially in operational environments where swift changes are necessary.
Innovation Solution
A gaming machine design featuring a topper display device that is rotatably supported, allowing for easy replacement of the display plate module from the front side without detaching the entire device, along with a stopper mechanism to control rotation angles and a screw-fastening system for enabling or disabling rotation, facilitating quicker and more efficient content changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the topper display device is detachable from the gaming machine main body to replace the display plate module, then the replacement work can be done, but the work becomes time-consuming and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The topper display device is divided into a fixed portion attached to the gaming machine main body and a rotatable portion containing the display plate module. This segmentation allows the display plate module to be replaced independently by rotating it into access position, eliminating the need to detach the entire topper display device and significantly reducing replacement time.
Solution Approach 2:
The topper display device incorporates a rotatable mechanism that allows the display plate module to be dynamically positioned. By rotating the display plate module to a front-facing or tilted posture, operators can easily access and replace it without detaching the entire device, making the replacement process quick and efficient.
2Ease of operation
If the topper display device is made rotatable to facilitate replacement, then replacement work becomes easier, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The topper display device is segmented into a fixed mounting portion and a rotatable display plate module portion. This segmentation allows the rotation mechanism to be localized to only the necessary component, minimizing overall structural complexity while still providing the ease of operation needed for quick replacements.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of making the entire topper display device rotatable, only the display plate module portion is made rotatable. This partial action approach provides sufficient ease of operation for replacement tasks while avoiding the unnecessary structural complexity that would result from rotating the entire device assembly.
3Loss of time
If the topper display device remains attached to the gaming machine main body during replacement, then replacement work can be done from the front side, but access to the display plate module becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The display plate module is designed with a rotatable connection to the gaming machine main body, allowing it to be dynamically repositioned from a rear-mounted position to a front-facing or tilted posture. This dynamic adjustment provides easy accessibility for replacement operations while keeping the device attached, eliminating preparation time for detachment and reattachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable mechanism is pre-configured to allow the display plate module to be rotated into an accessible position before replacement begins. This preliminary positioning action ensures that the module is easily accessible from the front side from the outset, eliminating the need for complex disassembly or repositioning during the replacement process.
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AI summary
To facilitate and shorten the work of changing displayed content on the topper display device 211, a slot machine 1 includes: a gaming machine main body 5 configured to run a game; a topper display device 211 accommodating a display plate module 2117 for displaying a game related information, in such a manner that the display plate module 2117 is detachable from a side; a topper support mechanism 215 rotatably supports the topper display device 211 so that the topper display device 211 is capable of rotating in a horizontal direction on the gaming machine main body 5.