Patent ID: 8012027
Filing Date: 2011-09-06
Classification: E05B,G07F

Abstract:
1. A gaming machine, comprising: a support bracket coupled to a cabinet front of the gaming machine; and a modular user interface hingedly coupled to the support bracket with at least one hinged connector, the modular user interface substantially spanning a width of the gaming machine and comprising a button panel and a wrist support and being configured to rotate about a hinge axis of the at least one hinged connector from a first position to a second position, the rear portion of the modular user interface: a) located at a point behind a vertical plane passing through the axis when the modular user interface is in the first position and b) located at a point forward of the vertical plane when the modular user interface is in the second position, wherein a top surface of the button panel is exposed when the modular user interface is in the first position, wherein an interior portion of the gaming machine is exposed when the modular user interface is in the second position, wherein the modular user interface remains hingedly coupled to the support bracket when in the first position and the second position; and wherein a bottom surface of the button panel is exposed when the button panel is in the second position.