Patent ID: 8579712
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A gaming machine, comprising: a cabinet having an interior portion; a gaming machine door coupled to the cabinet; a display situated between the gaming machine door and the interior portion of the cabinet, the display configured to display a game of chance and having a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side; at least one releasable latch coupled to the display top to releasably connect the display to the cabinet; at least one connector coupled to the display bottom to rotatably couple the display to the cabinet; at least one coupler having a first end coupled to the display top and a second end coupled to the interior portion of the cabinet, the coupler configured to allow the display to rotate downward about the axis of rotation of the at least one connector and provide access to the interior portion when the at least one releasable latch is in a released position, wherein the at least one releasable latch is configured to release the display from the cabinet when the gaming machine door is in an open position; a motor coupled to the at least one coupler, the motor configured to move the at least one coupler when the gaming machine door is in the open position; and a lock coupled to the at least one releasable latch to secure the display to the cabinet when the lock is in a locked position and an external force is applied to the display, thereby preventing unauthorized access to the interior portion.