Articulating hinge assembly for use with a gaming machine cabinet

A hinge assembly comprising:

• a first bracket comprising a first mounting surface;
• a second bracket comprising a second mounting surface;
• a first link pair coupled to and extending from the first bracket at a first pivot point;
• a second link pair coupled to and extending from the first bracket at a second pivot point;
• a third link pair coupled to the first link pair at a third pivot point, coupled to the second link pair at a fourth pivot point, and coupled to the second bracket at a fifth pivot point;
• and
• a fourth link pair coupled to and extending from the second bracket at a sixth pivot point, and coupled to the second link pair at a seventh pivot point,
• wherein the hinge assembly is selectively expandable and retractable between a fully retracted position and a fully expanded position, wherein the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are substantially perpendicular to each other when the hinge assembly is in the fully retracted position, and are substantially parallel with each other when the hinge assembly is in the fully expanded position.

An electronic gaming machine comprising:

• a cabinet;
• a display;
• and
• a hinge assembly coupled between the cabinet and the display, the hinge assembly comprising:
• a first bracket coupled to the cabinet;
• a second bracket coupled to the display;
• a first link pair coupled to and extending from the first bracket at a first pivot point;
• a second link pair coupled to and extending from the first bracket at a second pivot point;
• a third link pair coupled to the first link pair at a third pivot point, coupled to the second link pair at a fourth pivot point, and coupled to the second bracket at a fifth pivot point;
• and
• a fourth link pair coupled to and extending from the second bracket at a sixth pivot point, and coupled to the second link pair at a seventh pivot point,
• wherein the hinge assembly is selectively expandable and retractable between a fully retracted position and a fully expanded position, wherein the hinge assembly is configured to swing the display through a range of motion having an apex positioned exterior of the cabinet.