Method and system for display assembly hinging
A system for supporting a plurality of display monitors includes a support stanchion having a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween. The system also includes at least one counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion and at least one monitor frame. The counter-balanced hinging mechanism includes at least one arm linkage assembly configured to permit the at least one monitor frame to pivot with respect to the support stanchion, and at least one bias member coupled to the at least one arm linkage assembly. The at least one bias member is configured to apply a variable amount of force to maintain the at least one monitor frame stationary in any of a plurality of intermediate positions between an approximately vertical operational position and an approximately horizontal maintenance position.
1. A gaming machine island comprising:
a plurality of electronic gaming machines;
one or more pedestals upon which the plurality of electronic gaming machines are positioned and supported;
a support stanchion configured to support one or more components associated with the plurality of electronic gaming machines, the support stanchion comprising a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween, the first anchor end configured to couple to a supporting structure different from the one or more pedestals; and
a counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to and between the second coupling end of the support stanchion and at least one monitor frame, the counter-balanced hinging mechanism comprising:
at least one arm linkage assembly configured to permit the at least one monitor frame to pivot with respect to the support stanchion; and
at least one bias member coupled to the at least one arm linkage assembly, the at least one bias member configured to apply a variable amount of force to maintain the at least one monitor frame stationary in any of a plurality of intermediate positions between an approximately vertical operational position and an approximately horizontal maintenance position, and
an L-shaped support bracket coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion, the L-shaped support bracket further coupled to the at least one bias member.
2. The gaming machine island of claim 1 , wherein the one or more components associated with the plurality of electronic gaming machines comprise one or more display monitors of the plurality of electronic gaming machines.
3. The gaming machine island of claim 1 , wherein the supporting structure comprises at least one of a wall surface and a floor surface.
4. The gaming machine island of claim 1 , wherein the counter-balanced hinging mechanism further comprises a cam including a cam surface, and wherein the at least one arm linkage assembly includes a cam roller, and wherein the cam surface of the cam is configured to engage with the cam roller to enable movement of the at least one arm linkage assembly and pivoting of the at least one monitor frame.
5. The gaming machine island of claim 4 , wherein the counter-balanced hinging mechanism further comprises a hinge plate coupled at a first location to the L-shaped support bracket and coupled at a second location to the cam, whereby the cam is secured, through the hinge plate, to the L-shaped support bracket.
6. The gaming machine island of claim 1 , wherein the at least one bias member is configured to apply the variable amount of force to the at least one arm linkage assembly.
7. The gaming machine island of claim 1 , wherein the counter-balanced hinging mechanism further comprises a first arm linkage assembly and a second arm linkage assembly, the first arm linkage assembly spaced apart from the second arm linkage assembly.
8. The gaming machine island of claim 7 , wherein the counter-balanced hinging mechanism further comprises a first bias member coupled to the first arm linkage assembly and a second bias member coupled to the second arm linkage assembly.
9. The gaming machine island of claim 8 , wherein the counter-balanced hinging mechanism further comprises a third bias member coupled to the first arm linkage assembly and a fourth bias member coupled to the second arm linkage assembly.
10. A system for supporting a plurality of display monitors, the system comprising:
a support stanchion comprising a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween, the first anchor end configured to couple to a support surface; and
at least one counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion and at least one monitor frame, the counter-balanced hinging mechanism comprising:
at least one arm linkage assembly configured to permit the at least one monitor frame to pivot with respect to the support stanchion; and
at least one bias member coupled to the at least one arm linkage assembly, the at least one bias member configured to apply a variable amount of force to maintain the at least one monitor frame stationary in any of a plurality of intermediate positions between an approximately vertical operational position and an approximately horizontal maintenance position, and
an L-shaped support bracket coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion, the L-shaped support bracket further coupled to the at least one bias member.
11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the at least one counter-balanced hinging mechanism is coupled to a plurality of monitor frames, each monitor frame of the plurality of monitor frames supporting a display monitor.
12. The system of claim 10 , wherein the at least one bias member comprises a torsion bar.
13. The system of claim 10 , wherein the counter-balanced hinging mechanism further comprises a cam including a cam surface, and wherein the at least one arm linkage assembly includes a cam roller, and wherein the cam surface of the cam is configured to engage with the cam roller to enable movement of the at least one arm linkage assembly and pivoting of the at least one monitor frame.
14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the counter-balanced hinging mechanism further comprises a hinge plate coupled at a first location to the L-shaped support bracket and coupled at a second location to the cam, whereby the cam is secured, through the hinge plate, to the L-shaped support bracket.
15. The system of claim 10 , wherein the at least one bias member is configured to apply the variable amount of force to the at least one arm linkage assembly.
16. The system of claim 10 , wherein the counter-balanced hinging mechanism further comprises a first arm linkage assembly and a second arm linkage assembly, the first arm linkage assembly spaced apart from the second arm linkage assembly.
17. The system of claim 16 , wherein the counter-balanced hinging mechanism further comprises a first bias member coupled to the first arm linkage assembly and a second bias member coupled to the second arm linkage assembly.
18. A method for supporting a plurality of display monitors in a gaming machine island, the method comprising:
coupling at least one counter-balanced hinging mechanism to a support stanchion comprising a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween, the first anchor end configured to couple to a support surface, the at least one counter-balanced hinging mechanism comprising:
at least one arm linkage assembly; and
at least one bias member coupled to the at least one arm linkage assembly, the at least one bias member configured to apply a variable amount of force to the at least one arm linkage assembly, and
an L-shaped support bracket coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion, the L-shaped support bracket further coupled to the at least one bias member; and
coupling a plurality of monitor frames to the at least one counter-balanced hinging mechanism, the plurality of monitor frames defining at least a portion of the gaming machine island.