Modular table support system for gaming machines
OwnerJack McNamarainventor
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Abstract
A system and method for mounting gaming machines to a support, in a manner that enables gaming machines to be quickly and easily installed and removed. A mounting base is provided for each gaming machine. Ports are formed in the support that are shaped to receive the mounting bases. Once a gaming machine is placed on the support, the mounting base passes into a port and the gaming machine sits flush on the support. Mechanical fasteners are then used to lock the mounting bases into the ports so that the gaming machines cannot be removed from the support. The gaming machines are also connected to power cables and signal cables under the top surface of the support.
Claims20
A method for mounting a gaming machine to a support, comprising the steps of:
- providing a mounting base;
- providing a support having a top surface and an open port formed through said top surface of said support;
- providing a chamber affixed to said support under said open port, wherein said chamber is sized to receive said mounting base therein;
- connecting said mounting base to said gaming machine;
- placing said gaming machine on said support so that said mounting base passes into said chamber through said open port;
- and
- locking said mounting base within said chamber.
A method for mounting gaming machines to a support, comprising the steps of:
- providing a plurality of mounting bases, each of a standard size;
- providing a support having a top surface and a plurality of gaming ports formed in said top surface of said support, wherein each of said gaming ports has a standard size and is configured to receive any one of said plurality of mounting bases;
- connecting each of said plurality of mounting bases to a different gaming machine;
- placing said gaming machines on said support so that said mounting bases pass into said gaming ports;
- and
- locking said mounting bases within said gaming ports.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.