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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2000
Cynthia Criss-Puszkiewicz, Reno, NV (US);
Craig A. Paulsen, Reno, NV (US);
John L. Beadell, Sparks, NV (US);
Kehl T. Lesourd, Reno, NV (US);
Eric L. Wagner, Sparks, NV (US);
IGT, Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
A disclosed gaming machine provides a thermal management system comprised of fans, vents and a particular configuration of thermal sources (e.g. CPU, power supply, monitor) and gaming machine components (e.g. printer, coin hopper, etc.). For a given component packaging scheme within the gaming machine cabinet, the thermal management system uses natural convention and a system of fans to cool the gaming machine cabinet by pulling air over the thermal sources and directing the air towards the top of the gaming machine. The pulling action of the fans helps to maintain laminar flow within the gaming machine cabinet which reduces heat transfer with the gaming machine cabinet. Additionally, the fans are configured to prevent dust accumulation on sensitive components such as the CPU and other electronics and to minimize the noise level outside of the gaming machine.