A large polymer soft thin-walled part, a shape-retaining tool and a use method thereof

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of thin-walled component technology, and particularly to a large polymer flexible thin-walled component, a conformal tooling, and its usage method. The large polymer flexible thin-walled component has internal reinforcing ribs that, together with end plates and cover plates, form an I-shaped support structure to prevent deformation, twisting, and cracking of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder. The mounting base connected to the cover plate forms an installation structure, facilitating the installation of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder onto other components or structures. The conformal tooling provides comprehensive restriction and protection for the large polymer flexible thin-walled component, ensuring safety and reliability, and effectively improving the yield rate of large polymer flexible thin-walled components. The method of using the conformal tooling involves assembling and protecting the large polymer flexible thin-walled component. The operation sequence is clear, effectively improving the assembly efficiency of the large polymer flexible thin-walled component, ensuring safety and reliability. Simultaneously, it effectively controls the expansion and deformation of the large polymer flexible thin-walled component during the curing process, ensuring the quality of the large polymer flexible thin-walled component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of thin-walled component technology, and in particular to a large polymer soft thin-walled component, a shape-maintaining tooling, and a method of using it. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, large-scale polymer soft thin-walled structures have been widely used in many fields, such as flexible batteries, pressure sensors, biomedical devices, and aerospace equipment; however, existing large-scale polymer soft thin-walled structures have some shortcomings.

[0003] Due to the large volume, flexibility, and deformability of large polymer soft thin-walled structures, and the fact that existing large polymer soft thin-walled structures usually lack effective support structures, problems such as deformation, twisting, and cracking are prone to occur during use. This not only affects the performance and precision of large polymer soft thin-walled structures, but also poses a potential threat to their safety and service life. In addition, existing large polymer soft thin-walled structures also lack effective installation structures, and often face problems such as inconvenience in installation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is: how to provide a large polymer soft thin-walled component with an effective support structure and convenient installation. At the same time, the present invention also provides a shape-maintaining tooling and its usage method.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A large polymer soft thin-walled component includes a polymer soft thin-walled cylinder, inner reinforcing ribs, end plates, cover plates, and mounting bases. The polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder has an end plate fixedly connected to one end face and a cover plate fixedly connected to the other end face. The inner reinforcing rib is placed inside the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder, and the two ends of the inner reinforcing rib are respectively connected to the cover plate and the end plate. The mounting base is connected to the side of the cover plate away from the end plate.

[0006] The working principle and advantages of this technical solution for a large-scale polymer soft thin-walled component are as follows: Because the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder has an end plate fixedly connected to one end face and a cover plate fixedly connected to the other end face, the cover plate and end plate provide radial support to the two end faces of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder, preventing deformation, twisting, and cracking of the two end faces. Furthermore, the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder is equipped with internal reinforcing ribs that are connected to the cover plate and end plate at both ends respectively. These internal reinforcing ribs, along with the end plate and cover plate, form an I-shaped support structure. The internal reinforcing ribs provide axial support to the entire polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder, preventing axial deformation, twisting, and cracking of the sidewalls of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder. The internal reinforcing ribs, end plates, and cover plates form an effective support system. The structure provides effective support for the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder, which has characteristics such as large volume, flexibility, and easy deformation. It minimizes the possibility of deformation, twisting, and cracking during use, ensuring the performance and precision of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder, improving its safety, and extending its service life. The mounting base connected to the cover plate forms an installation structure, which facilitates the installation of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder on other components or structures. The connection of the mounting base to the cover plate in the above-mentioned support structure ensures the stability and firmness of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder after installation.

[0007] Furthermore, the end plate and the cover plate are bonded to the end face of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder and fastened with screws.

[0008] Furthermore, the two ends of the inner reinforcing rib are detachably connected to the cover plate and the end plate via bolts.

[0009] Furthermore, the mounting base and the inner reinforcing rib are detachably connected by a bolt structure.

[0010] A shape-keeping fixture for maintaining the shape of the aforementioned large polymer soft thin-walled parts, comprising a limiting cylinder, a positioning plate, a retaining ring, and a limiting plate; The interior of the limiting cylinder is a hollow space that accommodates the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder, thereby restricting the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder circumferentially; Both ends of the limiting cylinder are detachably connected to retaining rings that cover the end faces of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder, thereby blocking the end faces of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder. The positioning plate is detachably connected to the limiting cylinder and the end of the inner reinforcing rib to position the inner reinforcing rib. Both ends of the limiting cylinder are detachably connected to limiting plates to restrict the ends of large polymer soft thin-walled parts.

[0011] The working principle and advantages of this conformal tooling solution are as follows: The production of large polymer flexible thin-walled components involves a curing process in the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder. During curing, the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder expands and increases in size. Furthermore, large polymer flexible thin-walled components require lifting, flipping, or transport during production, assembly, and testing. However, due to the large volume, flexibility, and deformability of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder, it is prone to deformation, twisting, and breakage during these processes. This solution uses a limiting cylinder to restrict the circumferential expansion and deformation of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder. The limiting cylinder also protects the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder during lifting, flipping, or transport, preventing deformation, twisting, and breakage. When retaining rings are connected to both ends of the limiting cylinder, the retaining rings can effectively restrict the high-density polymer within the cylinder. The ends of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder are blocked to prevent the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder inside from sliding out when the limiting cylinder moves. The positioning plate, which is detachably connected to the ends of the limiting cylinder and the inner reinforcing rib, can position the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder and the inner reinforcing rib inside the limiting cylinder, making it convenient to install the inner reinforcing rib inside the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder. When the limiting plates are connected to the two ends of the limiting cylinder, the two ends of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder connected to the end plate, cover plate and mounting base are restricted to prevent the end faces of the large polymer soft thin-walled parts from expanding and deforming. The limiting cylinder and the limiting plates at both ends can restrict and protect the large polymer soft thin-walled parts inside in all directions, avoiding expansion, deformation, twisting and cracking of the large polymer soft thin-walled parts during production, assembly and testing. The conformal tooling of this solution is safe and reliable, and can effectively improve the yield of large polymer soft thin-walled parts.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a transfer platform, the bottom of which is equipped with a set of wheels.

[0013] Furthermore, the limiting cylinder includes two detachably connected semi-circular plates.

[0014] Furthermore, a slot is provided on the outer wall of the limiting cylinder.

[0015] Furthermore, the outer wall of the limiting cylinder is provided with a lifting lug hole.

[0016] A method of using the above-mentioned conforming tooling includes the following steps: Step 1: Place the limiting cylinder horizontally, then place the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder inside the limiting cylinder to restrict the circumferential expansion and deformation of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder. Step 2: Connect retaining rings to both ends of the limiting cylinder to prevent the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder from sliding out of the end of the limiting cylinder when the limiting cylinder is moved; Step 3: Place the positioning plate horizontally, then connect the end of the inner reinforcing rib to the positioning plate to make the inner reinforcing rib stand upright and be positioned. Step 4: Vertically lift the assembled limiting cylinder and retaining ring into the inner reinforcing rib, and connect and position the end of the limiting cylinder to the positioning plate, assembling it into place; Step 5: Fix the end plate to the upward-facing end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder, and connect the end plate to one end of the inner reinforcing rib to complete the installation of one end of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder; then fix the limiting plate to the upward-facing end of the limiting cylinder to prevent deformation of the end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder. Step Six: Lift and turn the polymer flexible thin-walled tube, which has been installed at one end, together with the limiting tube, so that one end of the positioning plate is vertically facing upwards; Step 7: Remove the positioning plate connected to the inner reinforcing rib and the limiting cylinder; Step 8: Fix the cover plate to the upward-facing end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder, and connect the cover plate to one end of the inner reinforcing rib. Then connect the mounting base to the cover plate to complete the installation of the other end of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder. Next, fix the limiting plate to the upward-facing end of the limiting cylinder to prevent deformation of the end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder.

[0017] The working principle and advantages of this conformal tooling method are as follows: The above method utilizes conformal tooling to assemble and protect large polymer soft thin-walled parts. The operation sequence is clear, which can effectively improve the assembly efficiency of large polymer soft thin-walled parts and ensure safety and reliability. At the same time, it can effectively control the expansion and deformation of large polymer soft thin-walled parts during the curing process, ensuring the quality of large polymer soft thin-walled parts. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a polymer soft thin-walled cylinder according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the internal reinforcing rib in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the end plate according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cover plate according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting base according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cover plate and mounting base according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the positioning plate according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting plate according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the retaining ring according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting cylinder according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the transfer platform according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the transfer platform, limiting cylinder, limiting plate, and retaining ring according to an embodiment of the present invention; In the above attached figures: 100. Polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder; 110. Internal reinforcing rib; 120. End plate; 130. Mounting base; 140. Cover plate; 210. Transfer platform; 220. Limiting cylinder; 221. Groove; 222. Lifting lug hole; 230. Retaining ring; 240. Positioning plate; 300. Limiting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0020] Refer to together Figures 1-6 This embodiment provides a large polymer soft thin-walled component, which includes a polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100, an inner reinforcing rib 110, an end plate 120, a cover plate 140, and a mounting base 130. One end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100 is fixedly connected to an end plate 120, and the other end face is fixedly connected to a cover plate 140. An inner reinforcing rib 110 is placed inside the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100. The two ends of the inner reinforcing rib 110 are respectively connected to the cover plate 140 and the end plate 120. The mounting base 130 is connected to the side of the cover plate 140 away from the end plate 120.

[0021] In this embodiment, since one end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100 is fixedly connected to an end plate 120 and the other end face is fixedly connected to a cover plate 140, the cover plate 140 and the end plate 120 provide radial support to the two end faces of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100, preventing deformation, twisting, and cracking of the two end faces of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100; and the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100 is provided with internal reinforcing ribs 110 connected to the cover plate 140 and the end plate 120 at both ends respectively. The internal reinforcing ribs 110, the end plate 120, and the cover plate 140 form an I-shaped support structure. The internal reinforcing ribs 110 provide axial support to the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100 as a whole, preventing axial deformation, twisting, and cracking of the sidewall of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100; the internal reinforcing ribs 110, the end plate 120, and the cover plate 140 provide radial support to the two end faces of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100, preventing deformation, twisting, and cracking of the sidewall of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100; the internal reinforcing ribs 110, the end plate 120, and the cover plate 140 provide radial support to ... polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100. The cover plate 140 and the cover plate 20 form an effective support structure, providing effective support for the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100, which has characteristics such as large volume, flexibility and easy deformation. This helps to avoid deformation, twisting and cracking of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100 during use, ensuring the performance and precision of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100, improving the safety of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100 and extending its service life. The mounting seat 130 connected to the cover plate 140 forms an installation structure, which facilitates the installation of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100 on other components or structures. The mounting seat 130 is connected to the cover plate 140 in the above-mentioned support structure, which can ensure the stability and firmness of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100 after installation.

[0022] Preferably, the end plate 120 and the cover plate 140 are bonded to the end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100 and fastened with screws. The flexible polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100 is connected to the end plate 120 and the cover plate 140 by bonding, which ensures a tight connection and avoids gaps. The screws can play a fastening role, which enhances the firmness and reliability of the connection between the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100 and the cover plate 140 and the end plate 120.

[0023] Preferably, such as Figures 2-6 As shown, the inner reinforcing rib 110 is detachably connected to the cover plate 140 and the end plate 120 at both ends by bolts, and the mounting base 130 is detachably connected to the inner reinforcing rib 110 by bolts. The corresponding connecting surfaces of the inner reinforcing rib 110, cover plate 140, end plate 120 and mounting base 130 are provided with corresponding screw holes, so that they can be detachably connected by bolts. The structure is simple, easy to process, and easy to connect and disassemble.

[0024] Refer to together Figures 7-10 This embodiment also provides a shape-keeping tooling for the above-mentioned large polymer soft thin-walled parts, which includes a limiting cylinder 220, a positioning plate 240, a retaining ring 230 and a limiting plate 300. The interior of the limiting cylinder 220 is a hollow space to accommodate the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100, so as to restrict the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100 in the circumferential direction. Both ends of the limiting cylinder 220 are detachably connected to retaining rings 230 to block the end faces of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100. The positioning plate 240 is detachably connected to the limiting cylinder 220 and the end of the inner reinforcing rib 110 to position the inner reinforcing rib 110; Both ends of the limiting cylinder 220 are detachably connected to limiting plates 300 to restrict the ends of large polymer soft thin-walled parts.

[0025] In this embodiment, the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100 in the large polymer flexible thin-walled component undergoes a curing process during production. During curing, the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100 expands and its size increases. Furthermore, the large polymer flexible thin-walled component requires lifting, flipping, or transport operations during production, assembly, and testing. However, due to the large volume, flexibility, and deformability of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100, it is prone to deformation, twisting, and breakage during production, assembly, and testing. The limiting cylinder 220 in this solution restricts the circumferential expansion and deformation of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100. The limiting cylinder 220 also protects the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100 during lifting, flipping, or transport, preventing deformation, twisting, and breakage. When retaining rings 230 are connected to both ends of the limiting cylinder 220, the retaining rings 230 can protect the polymer flexible thin-walled component inside the limiting cylinder 220. Both ends of the cylinder 100 are blocked to prevent the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100 inside the limiting cylinder 220 from sliding out when the cylinder 220 moves; the positioning plate 240, which is detachably connected to the limiting cylinder 220 and the end of the inner reinforcing rib 110, can position the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100 and the inner reinforcing rib 110 inside the limiting cylinder 220, making it convenient to install the inner reinforcing rib 110 inside the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100; and when the limiting plate 300 is connected to both ends of the limiting cylinder 220, it connects the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100. The end plates 120, 140, and 130 restrict the large polymer soft thin-walled parts at both ends to prevent the end faces of the large polymer soft thin-walled parts from expanding and deforming. The limiting cylinder 220 and the limiting plates 300 at both ends can restrict and protect the large polymer soft thin-walled parts inside in all directions, avoiding expansion, deformation, twisting, and cracking of the large polymer soft thin-walled parts during production, assembly, and testing. The conformal tooling of this solution is safe and reliable, and can effectively improve the yield of large polymer soft thin-walled parts.

[0026] Preferably, such as Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, the conformal tooling also includes a transfer platform 210, with a set of movable wheels at the bottom. In the actual assembly process, the hoisting and bonding are done at different locations. The transfer platform 210 with movable wheels facilitates the movement of large polymer soft thin-walled parts and limiting cylinders 220. Specifically, the transfer platform is a trolley, which includes a seat with movable wheels at the bottom and a handle fixedly connected to the seat. Specifically, the transfer platform 210 and the aforementioned positioning plate 240 are detachably connected by bolts, which can prevent the positioning plate 240 from being fixedly set on the transfer platform 210, resulting in good positioning effect. More specifically, considering the large size of the large polymer soft thin-walled parts and limiting cylinders 220, their center of gravity is high when placed vertically on the transfer platform 210. Therefore, the transfer platform needs to be designed with added weight to lower the center of gravity and prevent tipping.

[0027] Preferably, such as Figure 10 As shown, the limiting cylinder 220 includes two detachably connected semi-arc plates. When the limiting cylinder 220 is disassembled into two semi-arc plates, it is convenient to insert the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder and remove the large polymer soft thin-walled component. It also makes it easy to disassemble the limiting cylinder 220 for maintenance. The contact surfaces of the two semi-arc plates are provided with screw holes and are detachably connected by bolts.

[0028] Preferably, such as Figure 10 As shown, a slot 221 is provided on the outer wall of the limiting cylinder 220 to reduce the weight of the limiting cylinder.

[0029] Preferably, such as Figure 10 As shown, the outer wall of the limiting cylinder 220 is provided with a lifting lug hole 222 to facilitate the installation of lifting lugs for lifting the limiting cylinder 220.

[0030] Specifically, the aforementioned limiting cylinder 220 is made of aluminum, which is lightweight and has high strength.

[0031] Specifically, the connecting surfaces of the aforementioned limiting cylinder 220, transfer platform 210, retaining ring 230, positioning plate 240, and limiting plate 300 are provided with corresponding screw holes for detachable connection via bolt structure.

[0032] like Figures 1-12 As shown, this embodiment also provides a method for using the above-mentioned conforming tooling, which includes the following steps: Step 1: Place the limiting cylinder 220 horizontally, then put the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100 into the limiting cylinder 220. The limiting cylinder 220 restricts the circumferential expansion and deformation of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100. Specifically, the limiting cylinder 220 is disassembled before the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100 is put in, and then closed again.

[0033] Step 2: Connect retaining rings 230 to both ends of the limiting cylinder 220 to prevent the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100 from sliding out of the end of the limiting cylinder 220 when the limiting cylinder 220 is moved; Step 3: Place the positioning plate 240 horizontally, and then connect the end of the inner reinforcing rib 110 to the positioning plate 240 to make the inner reinforcing rib 110 stand upright and be positioned. Specifically, the positioning plate 240 can be placed on the seat of the trolley and connected to the seat by bolts, which has a good positioning effect and is easy to move.

[0034] Step 4: Vertically lift the assembled limiting cylinder 220 and retaining ring 230 into the inner reinforcing rib 110, and connect and position the end of the limiting cylinder 220 to the positioning plate 240, and assemble it in place; Step 5: Fix the end plate 120 to the upward-facing end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100, and connect the end plate 120 to one end of the inner reinforcing rib 110 to complete the installation of one end of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100; then fix the limiting plate 300 to the upward-facing end of the limiting cylinder 220 to prevent deformation of the end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100. Step Six: Lift and turn the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder 100, which has been installed at one end, together with the limiting cylinder 220, so that one end of the positioning plate 240 is vertically upward; specifically, before lifting and turning, disconnect the positioning plate 240 from the seat.

[0035] Step 7: Remove the positioning plate 240 connected to the inner reinforcing rib 110 and the limiting cylinder 220; Step 8: Fix the cover plate 140 to the upward-facing end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100, and connect the cover plate 140 to one end of the inner reinforcing rib 110. Then connect the mounting base 130 to the cover plate 140 to complete the installation of the other end of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100. Next, fix the limiting plate 300 to the upward-facing end of the limiting cylinder 220 to prevent deformation of the end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder 100.

[0036] In this embodiment, the above method utilizes conformal tooling to assemble and protect large polymer soft thin-walled parts. The operation sequence is clear, which can effectively improve the assembly efficiency of large polymer soft thin-walled parts and ensure safety and reliability. At the same time, it can effectively control the expansion and deformation of large polymer soft thin-walled parts during the curing process, ensuring the quality of large polymer soft thin-walled parts.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mold for a large polymer soft body thin-walled part, characterized in that, The large polymer flexible thin-walled component includes a polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder, an inner reinforcing rib, an end plate, a cover plate, and a mounting base. One end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder is fixedly connected to the end plate, and the other end face is fixedly connected to the cover plate. The inner reinforcing rib is placed inside the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder, and its two ends are respectively connected to the cover plate and the end plate. The mounting base is connected to the side of the cover plate away from the end plate. The end plate and the cover plate are bonded to the end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder and fastened with screws. The two ends of the inner reinforcing rib are detachably connected to the cover plate and the end plate via bolts. The mounting base is detachably connected to the inner reinforcing rib via bolts. The conformal tooling includes a limiting cylinder, a positioning plate, a retaining ring, and a limiting plate; The interior of the limiting cylinder is a hollow space that accommodates the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder, thereby restricting the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder circumferentially; Both ends of the limiting cylinder are detachably connected to retaining rings that cover the end faces of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder, thereby blocking the end faces of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder. The positioning plate is detachably connected to the limiting cylinder and the end of the inner reinforcing rib to position the inner reinforcing rib. Both ends of the limiting cylinder are detachably connected to limiting plates to restrict the ends of large polymer soft thin-walled parts.

2. The conformal tooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a transfer platform, the bottom of which is equipped with a set of wheels.

3. The conformal tooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting cylinder includes two detachably connected semi-circular plates.

4. The conformal tooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the limiting cylinder has a slot.

5. A styling aid according to claim 1, wherein the styling aid is a styling aid according to any one of claims 2 to 4. The outer wall of the limiting cylinder is provided with lifting lug holes.

6. A method of using a styling tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, Includes the following steps: Step 1: Place the limiting cylinder horizontally, then put the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder into the limiting cylinder to restrict the circumferential expansion and deformation of the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder. Step 2: Connect retaining rings to both ends of the limiting cylinder to prevent the polymer soft thin-walled cylinder from sliding out of the end of the limiting cylinder when the limiting cylinder is moved; Step 3: Place the positioning plate horizontally, then connect the end of the inner reinforcing rib to the positioning plate to make the inner reinforcing rib stand upright and be positioned. Step 4: Vertically lift the assembled limiting cylinder and retaining ring into the inner reinforcing rib, and connect and position the end of the limiting cylinder to the positioning plate, assembling it into place; Step 5: Fix the end plate to the upward-facing end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder, and connect the end plate to one end of the inner reinforcing rib to complete the installation of one end of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder; then fix the limiting plate to the upward-facing end of the limiting cylinder to prevent deformation of the end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder. Step Six: Lift and turn the polymer flexible thin-walled tube, which has been installed at one end, together with the limiting tube, so that one end of the positioning plate is vertically facing upwards; Step 7: Remove the positioning plate connected to the inner reinforcing rib and the limiting cylinder; Step 8: Fix the cover plate to the upward-facing end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder, and connect the cover plate to one end of the inner reinforcing rib. Then connect the mounting base to the cover plate to complete the installation of the other end of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder. Next, fix the limiting plate to the upward-facing end of the limiting cylinder to prevent deformation of the end face of the polymer flexible thin-walled cylinder.

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