20240050863. DOOR LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR A BUTTON DECK OF AN ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE simplified abstract (Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.)

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DOOR LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR A BUTTON DECK OF AN ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE

Organization Name

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Lindsay Mcclintock of Las Vegas NV (US)

James Mcnierney of Las Vegas NV (US)

DOOR LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR A BUTTON DECK OF AN ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240050863 titled 'DOOR LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR A BUTTON DECK OF AN ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic gaming device that includes a cabinet with a display and a button deck. The button deck has a housing with an internal cavity and an access door that can move between open and closed positions. The housing has an opening that provides access to the internal cavity when the access door is opened. The device also includes a latch that locks the access door in the closed position and an actuator that controls the latch to release the access door. The actuator is accessible at a position of the button deck that is spaced from the access door.

  • The device is an electronic gaming device with a display and a button deck.
  • The button deck has a housing with an internal cavity and an access door.
  • The access door can move between open and closed positions.
  • The housing has an opening that provides access to the internal cavity when the access door is opened.
  • The device includes a latch that locks the access door in the closed position.
  • An actuator controls the latch to release the access door.
  • The actuator is accessible at a position of the button deck that is spaced from the access door.

Potential Applications:

  • This technology can be used in arcade gaming machines or home gaming consoles.
  • It can be applied in virtual reality gaming systems to enhance the user experience.

Problems Solved:

  • The device provides a secure and convenient way to access the internal cavity of the button deck.
  • The latch ensures that the access door remains locked in the closed position during gameplay.

Benefits:

  • The device allows for easy maintenance and repair of the button deck.
  • It enhances the overall user experience by providing a reliable and secure gaming device.


Original Abstract Submitted

an electronic gaming device includes a cabinet having a display for presenting a game to a player and a button deck configured to receive a player input for the game. the button deck includes a housing defining an internal cavity and an access door coupled to the housing. the access door is configured to move relative to the housing between open and closed positions. the housing defines an opening providing access to the internal cavity when the access door is opened. the electronic gaming device further includes a latch coupled to the housing that engages and locks the access door in the closed position. an actuator is coupled to the latch for controlling the latch to release the access door. the actuator extends within the internal cavity from the latch and is accessible at a position of the button deck that is spaced from the access door.

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