Automatic assembly equipment for lock cylinder finished products

By designing an automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders, the automated assembly of the cylinder body, rubber seat, and snap ring components has been achieved, solving the problem of poor part feeding and positioning in existing technologies and improving the pass rate and assembly accuracy of finished lock cylinders.

CN121571990APending Publication Date: 2026-02-27TECHNO PRECISION SHENZHEN CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511679194.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-17
Publication Date
2026-02-27

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, lock cylinder assembly equipment cannot achieve automated assembly of the cylinder body, rubber seat, and snap ring, and the part feeding and positioning effect is poor, resulting in a poor pass rate of finished lock cylinders.

Method used

An automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders was designed, including a core feeding module, a glue seat feeding module, a snap ring feeding module, an assembly module, a push-lock module, a screw-locking module, and a unloading module. These modules enable automated feeding, embedding, and screw-locking of the core body, glue seat, and snap ring, ensuring assembly accuracy.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved automated assembly of the core body, rubber seat, and snap ring, which has improved assembly accuracy and the pass rate of finished lock cores, saving time and manpower.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of lock cylinder finished product assembling, and discloses lock cylinder finished product automatic assembling equipment which comprises a cylinder feeding module, a rubber base feeding module, a snap spring feeding module, an assembling module, a pushing and clamping module, a rotary fixing module and a discharging module. The assembling bases are installed on the rotating disc, the core feeding module is used for conveying core bodies to the assembling bases, the rubber base feeding module is used for conveying rubber base pieces to the assembling bases, the rubber base pieces are provided with spring fixing grooves, and the clamping spring feeding module is used for conveying clamping spring pieces to the spring fixing grooves. The pushing and clamping module is used for pushing the rubber base piece to be embedded into the core body, the rotating and fixing module is used for rotating the core body to form an assembled finished product, and the discharging module is used for transferring the assembled finished product. Therefore, automatic assembly of the cylinder body, the rubber base and the snap spring piece is achieved, time and labor are saved, meanwhile, under the positioning effect of the assembly base, the assembly precision is higher, and the qualified rate of finished lock cylinders is greatly increased.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention patent relates to the technical field of lock cylinder assembly, and more specifically, to automated assembly equipment for lock cylinders. Background Technology

[0002] Locks are ubiquitous in people's daily lives, widely used in doors, windows, office furniture, and cars, safeguarding people's lives and property. Among locks, the lock cylinder is an important component, which includes the cylinder body, rubber base, and spring clip.

[0003] Currently, to improve the assembly effect and qualification rate of lock cylinders, automated assembly equipment is used for lock cylinder assembly. For example, the prior patent application publication number CN118951659A discloses an automated lock cylinder assembly device, including a lock cylinder body acquisition mechanism, a lock cylinder cap acquisition mechanism, and a lock cylinder riveting structure; it includes: a positioning component, which includes a positioning member and a first elastic member, the top of the positioning member being configured to be inserted into a keyhole, and the first elastic member being configured to apply force to the positioning member in a direction approaching the lock cylinder cap; and a positioning device, which is configured to drive the lock cylinder cap to rotate so that its keyhole rotates to a predetermined position, at which the positioning member moves upward under the action of the first elastic member and inserts into the keyhole to limit the continued rotation of the lock cylinder cap and thereby positioning its keyhole in a set direction.

[0004] Existing technologies cannot achieve automated assembly of the core body, rubber seat, and snap ring components. Furthermore, the poor positioning of parts during loading easily leads to a low pass rate for finished lock cores. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders, which aims to solve the problem in the prior art where the part feeding and positioning effect is poor, which easily leads to a poor pass rate of finished lock cylinders.

[0006] This invention is implemented as follows: an automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders includes a cylinder feeding module, a glue seat feeding module, a snap ring feeding module, an assembly module, a push-lock module, a screw-locking module, and a discharge module. The assembly module includes a rotating disk and multiple assembly seats. The rotating disk rotates circumferentially under a driving force. Each assembly seat is respectively mounted on the rotating disk and arranged at circumferential intervals. The cylinder feeding module is used to convey the cylinder body to the assembly seat. The glue seat feeding module is used to convey glue seat components to the assembly seat. The glue seat component has a snap ring groove. The snap ring feeding module is used to convey snap ring components to the snap ring groove. The push-lock module is used to push the glue seat component into the cylinder body. The screw-locking module is used to rotate the cylinder body to form the assembled product. The discharge module is used to transfer the assembled product.

[0007] Furthermore, the core feeding module includes a core conveying track, a core pushing structure, and a core transfer structure. The core conveying track is used to convey each core body to the core pushing structure. The core pushing structure includes a core pushing cylinder and a core pushing block. The core pushing cylinder and the core pushing block are assembled together. The core pushing block has a core pushing groove, which is arranged correspondingly or offset from the core conveying track. The core pushing groove is used to receive the core body conveyed by the core conveying track. The core transfer structure includes a core rotating gripper and a core rotating seat. The core rotating seat has two core rotating slots, which are arranged at intervals. The two sides of the core pushing slot are respectively connected to or offset from the two core rotating slots. The core rotating gripper is used to grip and transfer the core body. The core rotating slot is used to position or guide the core rotating gripper.

[0008] Furthermore, the glue seat feeding module includes a glue seat conveying track, a pushing seat, a pushing cylinder, and a seat rotation gripper. The glue seat conveying track is used to convey each of the glue seat components to the pushing seat. The pushing cylinder is used to drive the pushing seat to the clamping area. The seat rotation gripper is used to clamp the glue seat component in the clamping area and transfer the glue seat component to the assembly seat.

[0009] Furthermore, the push seat includes a fixed seat groove and two guide clamp grooves. The fixed seat groove is used to position the rubber seat component. The end of the fixed seat groove is arranged through. The fixed seat groove is arranged in communication with the rubber seat conveying track. The fixed seat groove is located between the two guide clamp grooves, and the two guide clamp grooves are respectively arranged in communication with the fixed seat groove. The seat rotation gripper includes two seat clamping blocks. The two seat clamping blocks are used to clamp the rubber seat component. The two guide clamp grooves are respectively used to guide the two seat clamping blocks.

[0010] Furthermore, the snap ring feeding module includes a snap ring conveying track, a spring shifter, a transverse cylinder, and a seat rotation gripper. The snap ring conveying track is used to convey each snap ring to the spring shifter. The transverse cylinder is used to drive the spring shifter to the clamping area. The seat rotation gripper includes two spring clamping plates. The two spring clamping plates clamp the snap ring in the clamping area and transfer the snap ring to the spring retaining groove. The spring clamping plates are arranged in an L-shape.

[0011] Furthermore, the snap ring feeding module includes a compression spring assembly, which includes a compression spring cylinder, a compression spring body, two compression spring posts, and a compression spring plate. The compression spring cylinder is used to drive the compression spring body to rise or fall. The two compression spring posts and the compression spring plate are respectively installed on the compression spring body, and the compression spring posts and the compression spring plate are respectively arranged to protrude downwards in a direction away from the compression spring body. The two compression spring posts and the compression spring plate are arranged in a triangular correspondence, and the two compression spring posts and the compression spring plate are respectively used to press down the snap ring until the snap ring is pressed into the spring retaining groove, and the compression spring plate is embedded in or detached from the spring retaining groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the assembly base includes a main body and a sliding body, which are arranged correspondingly to the main body. The main body is used to place the core body, and the sliding body is used to place the rubber seat and the retaining spring. The push-card module includes a push-card assembly, a horizontal cylinder, and a vertical cylinder. The vertical cylinder is used to drive the push-card assembly to rise or fall, and the horizontal cylinder is used to drive the push-card assembly to move laterally. The push-card assembly is used to push the sliding body to move relative to the main body, and the push-card assembly is used to push the rubber seat and the retaining spring to be simultaneously embedded into the core body.

[0013] Furthermore, the push card assembly includes a push card block and a push card. The inner end of the push card is aligned with the push card block, and the outer end of the push card extends in an arc shape. The outer end of the push card forms a push clamp, which is arranged correspondingly to the push card block. The push clamp and the push card block are used to clamp and push the shifting body relative to the main body to move, and push the adhesive seat to embed into the core body.

[0014] Furthermore, the screw-fixing module includes a retaining seat and a screw-fixing plate, the screw-fixing plate being movably assembled with the retaining seat. The lower part of the retaining seat has a retaining ring, which is convexly arranged downwards. The top of the core body forms a core ring groove. The retaining seat is annularly arranged, the retaining ring is used to embed into the core ring groove, the core ring groove is used to position the retaining ring, and the retaining seat is used to apply downward pressure to the core body. The core body has a core fixing block, which is convexly arranged. The screw-fixing plate is driven to rotate along the circumference of the retaining seat and is used to abut against the core fixing block. The assembly base includes a rotating body, a sliding body being movably mounted on the rotating body. The rotating body is driven to swing relative to the main body, the rotating body is used to drive the sliding body to swing, and the swinging of the sliding body is used to drive the rubber seat to swing and screw-fix with the core body.

[0015] Furthermore, the unloading module includes a finished product conveying track and an unloading gripper. The unloading gripper is used to clamp the assembled finished product to the finished product conveying track, and the finished product conveying track is used to convey and transfer the assembled finished product. The assembly base includes a core-setting platform and a core-setting column. The lower part of the core-setting column is movably assembled with the core-setting platform. The core-setting column extends vertically away from the core-setting platform. The core-setting platform is used to support and position the core body, and the core-setting column is driven by a driving force to lift the core body.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders provided by this invention automatically feeds the core body, rubber seat, and snap ring into the core body, rubber seat, and snap ring respectively through a core feeding module, a rubber seat feeding module, and a snap ring feeding module during assembly. Then, the snap ring feeding module presses down on the snap ring until it is locked to the rubber seat. Next, a pushing module applies a pushing force to simultaneously embed the rubber seat and snap ring into the core body. The screwing module positions the core body, and the drive rotating body swings relative to the main body, causing the rubber seat to swing relative to the core body, thus completing the screwing assembly of the rubber seat and the core body. Finally, the unloading module unloads and collects the assembled product. In this way, the assembly of the core body, rubber seat, and snap ring is automated, saving time and labor. At the same time, the positioning effect of the assembly seat results in higher assembly accuracy and greatly enhances the pass rate of the finished lock cylinder. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders provided by the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view of the core feeding module of the automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders provided by the present invention; Figure 3 This is a top-view three-dimensional schematic diagram of the glue base feeding module of the automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders provided by the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of the core feeding module of the automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders provided by the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of the core-rotating gripper in the automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders provided by the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of the glue base feeding module of the automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders provided by the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of the snap ring feeding module of the automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders provided by the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of the compression spring assembly of the automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders provided by the present invention; Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the operation of the push-card module of the automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders provided by the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of the screw-bonding module of the automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders provided by the present invention; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of the screw-bonding module of the automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders provided by the present invention; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the completed assembled product of the automated assembly equipment for lock cylinders provided by the present invention; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly base of the automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders provided by the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0019] The implementation of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0020] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this invention, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] Reference Figure 1-13 The image shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] The automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders includes a core feeding module 1, a glue seat feeding module 2, a snap ring feeding module 3, an assembly module 4, a push-lock module 5, a screw-lock module 6, and a discharge module 7. The assembly module 4 includes a rotating disk and multiple assembly seats. The rotating disk rotates in a circular motion under driving force. Each assembly seat is installed on the rotating disk and arranged at circumferential intervals. The core feeding module 1 is used to convey the core body to the assembly seat. The glue seat feeding module 2 is used to convey the glue seat component to the assembly seat. The glue seat component has a snap ring groove. The snap ring feeding module 3 is used to convey the snap ring component to the snap ring groove. The push-lock module 5 is used to push the glue seat component into the core body. The screw-lock module 6 is used to rotate the core body to form the assembled finished product. The discharge module 7 is used to transfer the assembled finished product.

[0023] The aforementioned automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders automatically feeds the core body, rubber seat, and snap ring into place via the core feeding module 1, rubber seat feeding module 2, and snap ring feeding module 3, respectively. Then, the snap ring feeding module 3 presses down on the snap ring until it is locked to the rubber seat. Next, the push-lock module 5 applies a pushing force to simultaneously embed the rubber seat and snap ring into the core body. The screwing module 6 positions the core body, and the drive rotating body swings relative to the main body, causing the rubber seat to swing relative to the core body, thus completing the screwing assembly of the rubber seat and the core body. Finally, the unloading module 7 unloads and collects the assembled product. This automated assembly of the core body, rubber seat, and snap ring saves time and labor. Furthermore, the positioning effect of the assembly base ensures higher assembly accuracy, significantly increasing the pass rate of the finished lock cylinder.

[0024] The core feeding module 1 includes a core conveying track 11, a core pushing structure, and a core transfer structure. The core conveying track 11 is used to convey each core body to the core pushing structure. The core pushing structure includes a core pushing cylinder 14 and a core pushing block 12. The core pushing cylinder 14 and the core pushing block 12 are assembled together. The core pushing block 12 has a core pushing groove, which is arranged correspondingly or offset from the core conveying track 11. The core pushing groove is used to receive the core body conveyed by the core conveying track 11. The core transfer structure includes a core rotating gripper and a core rotating seat. The core rotating seat has two core rotating grooves 13, which are arranged at intervals. The two sides of the core pushing groove are respectively connected to the two core rotating grooves 13 in a corresponding or offset manner. The core rotating gripper is used to clamp and transfer the core body. The core rotating groove 13 is used to position or guide the core rotating gripper.

[0025] Under the action of the core conveying track 11, each core body is automatically fed to the core pushing structure. At this time, the core body is automatically fed to the core pushing block 12. The core pushing cylinder 14 pushes the core pushing block 12 to move between the two core rotating slots 13. At this time, the core pushing slot and the two core rotating slots 13 are arranged in a connected manner. Then, the core rotating gripper is embedded in the two core rotating slots 13. Under the guidance of the two core rotating slots 13, the core rotating gripper accurately clamps the core body, which facilitates the transfer of the core body.

[0026] The glue seat feeding module 2 includes a glue seat conveying track 21, a pusher seat 22, a pusher cylinder 23, and a seat rotation gripper. The glue seat conveying track 21 is used to convey each glue seat component to the pusher seat 22. The pusher cylinder 23 is used to drive the pusher seat 22 to the clamping area. The seat rotation gripper is used to clamp the glue seat component in the clamping area and transfer the glue seat component to the assembly seat.

[0027] In this way, under the action of the glue seat conveying track 21, each glue seat component is automatically fed to the push seat 22, and then the push seat 22 is driven to the clamping area by the push cylinder 23, and then the glue seat component is transferred to the assembly seat by the seat rotation clamp.

[0028] The pusher seat 22 includes a fixed seat groove 221 and two guide clamp grooves 222. The fixed seat groove 221 is used to position the rubber seat component. The ends of the fixed seat groove 221 are arranged through. The fixed seat groove 221 is arranged to communicate with the rubber seat conveying track 21. The fixed seat groove 221 is located between the two guide clamp grooves 222, and the two guide clamp grooves 222 are respectively arranged to communicate with the fixed seat groove 221. The seat rotation gripper includes two seat clamping blocks. The two seat clamping blocks are used to clamp the rubber seat component. The two guide clamp grooves 222 are respectively used to guide the two seat clamping blocks.

[0029] It facilitates the clamping of the rubber base by the two clamping blocks and the transfer of the rubber base to the assembly base. At the same time, it improves the moving accuracy of the two clamping blocks and ensures the clamping of the rubber base.

[0030] The snap ring feeding module 3 includes a snap ring conveying track, a spring shifter, a transverse cylinder, and a seat rotation gripper. The snap ring conveying track is used to convey each snap ring to the spring shifter. The transverse cylinder is used to drive the spring shifter to the clamping area. The seat rotation gripper includes two spring clamping plates. The two spring clamping plates clamp the snap ring in the clamping area and transfer the snap ring to the spring retaining groove.

[0031] In this way, under the action of the snap ring conveyor track, each snap ring component is automatically fed to the spring transfer seat, and then the spring transfer seat is driven to the clamping area by the transverse transfer cylinder. Finally, the snap ring component is clamped and transferred by two spring clamping plates.

[0032] Furthermore, the spring clips are arranged in an L-shape from top to bottom, which increases the contact area between the spring clips and the retaining ring, and improves the stability of the retaining ring.

[0033] The snap ring feeding module 3 includes a compression spring assembly, which includes a compression spring cylinder, a compression spring body, two compression spring posts, and a compression spring sheet. The compression spring cylinder is used to drive the compression spring body to rise or fall. The two compression spring posts and the compression spring sheet are respectively installed on the compression spring body, and the compression spring posts and the compression spring sheet are respectively arranged to protrude downwards in the direction away from the compression spring body. The two compression spring posts and the compression spring sheet are arranged in a triangular correspondence. The two compression spring posts and the compression spring sheet are respectively used to press down the snap ring until the snap ring is pressed into the spring retaining groove, and the compression spring sheet is embedded in or detached from the spring retaining groove.

[0034] In this way, the spring clip is pressed into the spring retaining groove by the cooperation of the two spring pins and the spring plate, thus ensuring the assembly of the spring clip.

[0035] The assembly base includes a main body and a sliding body, which are arranged correspondingly. The main body is used to place the core body, and the sliding body is used to place the rubber seat and the snap ring. The push-card module 5 includes a push-card assembly, a horizontal cylinder and a vertical cylinder. The vertical cylinder is used to drive the push-card assembly to rise or fall, and the horizontal cylinder is used to drive the push-card assembly to move laterally. The push-card assembly is used to push the sliding body to move relative to the main body, and the push-card assembly is used to push the rubber seat and the snap ring to be simultaneously embedded into the core body.

[0036] In this way, after the retaining spring is pressed into the retaining groove, the longitudinal cylinder drives the push-clamp assembly to descend to the designated position, and then the transverse cylinder drives the push-clamp assembly to move laterally. The push-clamp assembly enables the rubber seat and retaining spring to be simultaneously embedded into the core body.

[0037] The push card assembly includes a push card block and a push card. The inner end of the push card is aligned with the push card block, and the outer end of the push card extends in an arc shape. The outer end of the push card forms a push clamp, which is arranged correspondingly to the push card block. The push clamp and the push card block are used to clamp and push the moving seat body to move relative to the main seat body, and push the adhesive seat to embed into the core body.

[0038] In this way, the combined action of the push block and the push card enables the clamping of the rubber seat and facilitates the application of a pushing force to the rubber seat, thus completing the embedding of the rubber seat into the core body.

[0039] The push-lock block has a push-lock groove, which is recessed. The shifter body has a shifter block, which is protruding. The push-lock groove is used for the shifter block to be embedded. This facilitates the application of pushing force to the shifter body and improves the cooperation between the push-lock component and the shifter block, ensuring the safety and accuracy of movement.

[0040] The spin-fixing module 6 includes a retaining seat and a spin-fixing plate. The spin-fixing plate and the retaining seat are movably assembled. The lower part of the retaining seat has a retaining ring, which is arranged downwards and protruding. The top of the core body forms a core ring groove. The retaining seat is arranged in a ring shape. The retaining ring is used to embed into the core ring groove, and the core ring groove is used to position the retaining ring. The retaining seat is used to apply downward pressure to the core body. The core body has a core fixing block, which is arranged protruding. The spin-fixing plate is driven to rotate along the circumference of the retaining seat and is used to abut against the core fixing block. The assembly base includes a rotating body and a sliding body is movably mounted on the rotating body. The rotating body is driven to swing relative to the main body and is used to drive the sliding body to swing. The swinging of the sliding body is used to drive the rubber seat to swing and be spin-fixed with the core body.

[0041] In this way, the core body is positioned and fixed by the combined action of the retaining seat and the screw fastener, which facilitates the subsequent rotation of the moving seat body to drive the rubber seat to swing and screw together with the core body.

[0042] The assembly base includes a rotary motor, which is assembled with the rotary body to drive the rotary body and enable the rotary body to swing.

[0043] The spin-fixing module 6 includes a limiting post that extends longitudinally. The limiting post rises or falls under the driving force, and when the fixing seat moves downward to contact the core body, the limiting post moves downward simultaneously to contact the side of the rotating body. In this way, when the fixing seat and the spin-fixing plate are positioned and fixed, the rotating body is prevented from rotating accidentally.

[0044] The unloading module 7 includes a finished product conveying track and an unloading gripper. The unloading gripper is used to hold the assembled finished product to the finished product conveying track, and the finished product conveying track is used to transport and transfer the assembled finished product, thus realizing the automatic unloading of the assembled finished product.

[0045] The assembly base includes a core-fixing platform and a core-fixing column. The lower part of the core-fixing column is movably assembled with the core-fixing platform. The core-fixing column extends vertically away from the core-fixing platform. The core-fixing platform is used to support and position the core body. The core-fixing column is driven by a force to lift the core body. This makes it easy for the unloading gripper to pick up the assembled product, thereby facilitating the unloading and collection of the assembled product.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders, characterized in that, The system includes a core feeding module, a glue seat feeding module, a snap ring feeding module, an assembly module, a push-lock module, a screw-lock module, and a discharge module. The assembly module includes a rotating disk and multiple assembly seats. The rotating disk rotates circumferentially under a driving force. Each assembly seat is mounted on the rotating disk and arranged at circumferential intervals. The core feeding module conveys the core body to the assembly seat. The glue seat feeding module conveys glue seat components to the assembly seat. The glue seat component has a snap ring groove. The snap ring feeding module conveys snap ring components to the snap ring groove. The push-lock module pushes the glue seat component into the core body. The screw-lock module rotates the core body to form an assembled product. The discharge module transfers the assembled product.

2. The automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The core feeding module includes a core conveying track, a core pushing structure, and a core transfer structure. The core conveying track is used to convey each core body to the core pushing structure. The core pushing structure includes a core pushing cylinder and a core pushing block. The core pushing cylinder and the core pushing block are assembled together. The core pushing block has a core pushing groove, which is arranged correspondingly or offset from the core conveying track. The core pushing groove is used to receive the core body conveyed by the core conveying track. The core transfer structure includes a core rotating gripper and a core rotating seat. The core rotating seat has two core rotating slots, which are arranged at intervals. The two sides of the core pushing slot are respectively connected to or offset from the two core rotating slots. The core rotating gripper is used to grip and transfer the core body. The core rotating slot is used to position or guide the core rotating gripper.

3. The automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The glue seat feeding module includes a glue seat conveying track, a pushing seat, a pushing cylinder, and a seat rotation gripper. The glue seat conveying track is used to convey each of the glue seat components to the pushing seat. The pushing cylinder is used to drive the pushing seat to the clamping area. The seat rotation gripper is used to clamp the glue seat component in the clamping area and transfer the glue seat component to the assembly seat.

4. The automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The pusher seat includes a fixed seat groove and two guide clamp grooves. The fixed seat groove is used to position the rubber seat component. The end of the fixed seat groove is arranged through the groove. The fixed seat groove is arranged in communication with the rubber seat conveying track. The fixed seat groove is located between the two guide clamp grooves, and the two guide clamp grooves are respectively arranged in communication with the fixed seat groove. The seat rotation gripper includes two seat clamping blocks. The two seat clamping blocks are used to clamp the rubber seat component. The two guide clamp grooves are respectively used to guide the two seat clamping blocks.

5. The automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The snap ring feeding module includes a snap ring conveying track, a spring shifter, a transverse cylinder, and a seat rotation gripper. The snap ring conveying track is used to convey each snap ring to the spring shifter. The transverse cylinder is used to drive the spring shifter to the clamping area. The seat rotation gripper includes two spring clamping plates. The two spring clamping plates clamp the snap ring in the clamping area and transfer the snap ring to the spring retaining groove. The spring clamping plates are arranged in an L-shape.

6. The automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The snap ring feeding module includes a compression spring assembly, which includes a compression spring cylinder, a compression spring body, two compression spring posts, and a compression spring plate. The compression spring cylinder is used to drive the compression spring body to rise or fall. The two compression spring posts and the compression spring plate are respectively installed on the compression spring body, and the compression spring posts and the compression spring plate are respectively arranged to protrude downwards in a direction away from the compression spring body. The two compression spring posts and the compression spring plate are arranged in a triangular correspondence, and the two compression spring posts and the compression spring plate are respectively used to press down the snap ring until the snap ring is pressed into the spring retaining groove, and the compression spring plate is embedded in or detached from the spring retaining groove.

7. The automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The assembly base includes a main body and a sliding body, which are arranged correspondingly to each other. The main body is used to place the core body, and the sliding body is used to place the rubber seat and the snap ring. The push-card module includes a push-card assembly, a horizontal cylinder, and a vertical cylinder. The vertical cylinder is used to drive the push-card assembly to rise or fall, and the horizontal cylinder is used to drive the push-card assembly to move laterally. The push-card assembly is used to push the shifting body to move relative to the main body, and the push-card assembly is used to push the rubber seat and the retaining spring to be simultaneously embedded into the core body.

8. The automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The push card assembly includes a push card block and a push card. The inner end of the push card is aligned with the push card block, and the outer end of the push card extends in an arc shape. The outer end of the push card forms a push clamp, which is arranged correspondingly to the push card block. The push clamp and the push card block are used to clamp and push the moving body relative to the main body to move, and push the adhesive seat to embed into the core body.

9. The automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The spin-locking module includes a retaining base and a spin-locking plate. The spin-locking plate is movably assembled with the retaining base. The lower part of the retaining base has a retaining ring, which is convex downwards. The top of the core body forms a core ring groove. The retaining base is annular. The retaining ring is used to embed into the core ring groove, which is used to position the retaining ring. The retaining base is used to apply downward pressure to the core body. The core body has a core fixing block, which is convex. The spin-locking plate is driven to rotate along the circumference of the retaining base and is used to abut against the core fixing block. The assembly base includes a rotating body. A sliding body is movably mounted on the rotating body. The rotating body is driven to swing relative to the main body. The rotating body is used to drive the sliding body to swing. The swinging of the sliding body is used to drive the rubber seat to swing and be spin-locked with the core body.

10. The automated assembly equipment for finished lock cylinders as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The unloading module includes a finished product conveying track and an unloading gripper. The unloading gripper is used to clamp the assembled finished product onto the finished product conveying track, and the finished product conveying track is used to transport and transfer the assembled finished product. The assembly base includes a core-setting platform and a core-setting column. The lower part of the core-setting column is movably assembled with the core-setting platform. The core-setting column extends vertically away from the core-setting platform. The core-setting platform is used to support and position the core body, and the core-setting column is driven by a driving force to lift the core body.

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