Mounting bracket for a gaming machine
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1. A device comprising:
- a unitary mounting bracket securing a gaming machine, the bracket being affixed to a platform for supporting the gaming machine, the bracket having first features that mate with corresponding second features on a bottom surface of the gaming machine to, at least partially, secure the gaming machine into position on the bracket, the unitary mounting bracket having dimensions approximately equal to a bottom surface of the gaming machine, the unitary mounting bracket supporting the gaming machine in a level position on the platform;
the gaming machine having secured to its bottom surface the second features, the second features being mated with the first features to align the gaming machine with respect to the unitary mounting bracket; and
a securing device, only actuable by gaining access to an internal portion of the gaming machine, that secures the gaming machine to the unitary mounting bracket and prevents unauthorized removal of the gaming machine from the unitary mounting bracket.
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Abstract
A mounting bracket for a slot machine is disclosed herein, where the slot machine is slid onto the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket insures proper alignment of the slot machine onto the platform and secures the slot machine into position.
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1. A device comprising:
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a unitary mounting bracket securing a gaming machine, the bracket being affixed to a platform for supporting the gaming machine, the bracket having first features that mate with corresponding second features on a bottom surface of the gaming machine to, at least partially, secure the gaming machine into position on the bracket, the unitary mounting bracket having dimensions approximately equal to a bottom surface of the gaming machine, the unitary mounting bracket supporting the gaming machine in a level position on the platform; the gaming machine having secured to its bottom surface the second features, the second features being mated with the first features to align the gaming machine with respect to the unitary mounting bracket; and a securing device, only actuable by gaining access to an internal portion of the gaming machine, that secures the gaming machine to the unitary mounting bracket and prevents unauthorized removal of the gaming machine from the unitary mounting bracket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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