Abstract: A media acceptor mount facilitates mounting of a media acceptor, such as a currency validator, to a gaming machine or vending device. The media acceptor mount comprises a housing and a mounting plate which may be connected to the housing in different positions, each position causing the housing to define a different interior space size. The mount can be configured to accept media acceptors of different sizes by changing the position of the mounting plate.

Abstract: A gaming machine door latch comprises a slide having one or more associated catches, and lock or latch strikes. The slide may be mounted to the gaming machine housing for vertical movement. The catches are mounted to the slide and may be configured to pivot. The strikes are mounted to the door. When the gaming machine door is closed, the catches automatically engage the strikes, thus latching the door. The door may be opened by raising the slide, causing the catches to move out of engagement with the strikes. The latch may include a lock which locks and unlocks the slide.

Abstract: A gaming machine has an upper housing or cabinet and a lower housing. Various gaming machine components such as a controller, wager-accepting device, and game display may be associated with the upper housing. The position of the upper housing can be changed or adjusted relative to the lower housing. Different positions of the upper housing relative to the lower housing define different configurations of the gaming machine, such as for sit-down or stand-up use.

Abstract: A gaming machine stand is constructed from a plurality of modules. In one embodiment the gaming machine stand comprises a pair of end modules and one or more intermediate modules. Variations in the number of intermediate modules permit the length of the gaming machine stand to be varied. The modules themselves may be modular in construction. The gaming machine stand may include other features, such as venting for routing cooling air to players of the supported gaming machines. The modular gaming machine stand permits construction of differing stands having various sizes, but having a common appearance and characteristics.

Abstract: A gaming machine door latch comprises a slide having one or more associated catches, and lock or latch strikes. The slide may be mounted to the gaming machine housing for vertical movement. The catches are mounted to the slide and may be configured to pivot. The strikes are mounted to the door. When the gaming machine door is closed, the catches automatically engage the strikes, thus latching the door. The door may be opened by raising the slide, causing the catches to move out of engagement with the strikes. The latch may include a lock which locks and unlocks the slide.

Abstract: A gaming machine has a media dispenser, such as a ticket printer. The media dispenser is located in a belly portion of the gaming machine below a console portion. The media dispenser may be located in front of a cabinet portion of the gaming machine and behind a door thereof. The media dispenser preferably extends horizontally through the gaming machine. A portion of the media dispenser may be located in front of a currency box of a currency acceptor of the machine. The location of the media dispenser simplifies the configuration of the gaming machine as well as access to the media dispenser.

Abstract: A gaming machine is configured for improved component accessibility. In one embodiment, the gaming machine has a component area having at least one display and a console located below the component area and extending outwardly towards a player of the gaming machine. At least one gaming machine component such as a currency validator and/or media dispenser is associated with the console and is accessible at a front of the console. In another embodiment, one or more components are located behind an access door located at a belly of the gaming machine.

Abstract: A disk drive having a slot for receiving a disk and a knob for causing a leading head to engage the disk in which the knob includes means for holding the disk securely inserted in the disk drive.