JP2007085150A - Road reflector for pedestrian and its installation method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a road reflector for a pedestrian for quickly visually confirming automobiles approaching from many directions without looking back longitudinally and laterally when the so-called traffic weak such as the pedestrian uses a road. <P>SOLUTION: A stainless steel band plate of applying the mirror surface finish is bent in at least a regular hexagonal shape, and is installed so as to be wound on an existing electric pole. This reflector is arranged in four stages from upper-lower two stages, and is fixed by dislocating a horizontal angle in an effective range. A reflection of reducing a dead angle from the many directions can be provided for the pedestrian by arranging this reflector in the eye height of the pedestrian. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a road reflector for pedestrians installed on a road for traffic safety and a method for mounting the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a pedestrian road reflector that secures the safety of traffic weak persons such as pedestrians and a method of attaching the same.

  Conventional reflectors installed on roads are generally shaped as shown in FIG. 7 (see, for example, Patent Document 1), and are independent of other structures such as utility poles and signs. It is a convex mirror having a diameter of about 50 cm to 1 m, and is set so that its center is about 2 m to 3 m high.

  JP 2003-316632 A

  However, the conventional reflector is installed mainly for drivers of automobiles and the like, and it is difficult for pedestrians and the like to use many blind spots. Also, a person who rides a bicycle or the like must move his gaze upwards temporarily, which is not safe. Further, in recent years, technological development of automobiles and the like has progressed, and the sound emitted by automobiles has become quieter and difficult to hear, and even when approaching from behind, it may not be noticed. In particular, when electric vehicles and the like are widespread, it is expected to be a big problem.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and the configuration is such that a reflecting mirror made of strip-shaped stainless steel processed on the mirror surface or mirror-finished resin is fixed. The first feature is that it is bent into at least a hexagonal shape including the portion.

  A second feature is that each reflecting surface of the reflecting mirror is a flat surface or a gentle convex surface.

  A third feature is that the reflecting mirror is fixed to a utility pole, pole, or the like via a shock absorber.

  Further, a fourth feature is that a spacer for adjusting the mounting is further interposed between the utility pole, the pole, and the like and the shock absorbing material.

  Furthermore, the fifth feature is that the reflecting mirrors are arranged in the upper and lower two to four stages, and the horizontal angle is shifted from the upper part within the effective range and fixed.

As described above, the pedestrian road reflector according to the present invention bends each reflecting surface of the reflector into at least a hexagon including a fixed portion, and the reflector is adjusted to the height of the eyes of a pedestrian or the like. By installing it, it is possible to provide a pedestrian or the like with a small number of blind spots from multiple directions.
In addition, by disposing the reflecting mirrors in the upper and lower two to four stages and shifting the horizontal angle from the upper side within the effective range and fixing them, a moving object such as an automobile can be seen more clearly.

  In addition, by using the road reflector for pedestrians of the present invention by a pedestrian or the like, it is possible to quickly see the approach of a vehicle or the like from multiple directions, and in particular, it is possible to visually recognize an automobile or the like approaching from behind. Can prevent accidents and other accidents caused by frequent left turns, which is important for traffic safety. Moreover, the effect will become large by arranging it on the road etc. which are regarded as important for children's school road and crime prevention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a reflecting mirror showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the impact absorbing material in the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the spacer in the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where the four reflecting mirrors of FIG. 1 are attached to the utility pole. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which each reflecting surface of the reflecting mirror shown in FIG. 1 is formed into a gentle convex mirror, is formed in a hexagonal shape including a fixing portion, and two reflecting mirrors are attached to a utility pole. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram for explaining the action of the reflecting mirror at the intersection.
In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a reflector made by bending a belt-shaped stainless steel having a thickness of 1.5 mm processed into a mirror surface into a regular octagon. The thickness is not limited to 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm can also be suitably used. One surface of the reflecting mirror 1 is a portion in which both ends of the belt-shaped stainless steel are connected and fixed by the fixture 3, and therefore the substantial reflecting surface is seven. In the present embodiment, the planar shape of the reflecting mirror 1 is formed in a regular octagon. However, the shape is not necessarily limited to this, and it is sufficient that the reflecting mirror 1 is formed in at least a hexagonal shape. It may be formed. If it is formed in a polygonal shape smaller than a hexagon, for example, a pentagon, the horizontal dimension of each reflecting surface of the reflecting mirror becomes large, so that the area of the reflecting surface becomes large and easy to see, but the blind spot increases. Also, if the polygonal shape is larger than the hexagon, for example, a decagon, the horizontal dimension of each reflecting surface of the reflecting mirror is reduced, so the area of the reflecting surface is reduced and it is difficult to see the blind spots, so it is difficult to see It becomes unsuitable for a reflector. Moreover, although the reflective surface 2 is formed in the plane, you may make it a gentle convex surface as shown in FIG. If it is flat, it can mirror a mirror image that is close to the actual size, but it increases blind spots. If it is convex, only a mirror image smaller than the actual one can be mirrored, but the blind spot can be almost eliminated. Although the vertical and horizontal dimensions of one reflecting surface are 15 cm to 14 cm in the present embodiment, they can be changed as necessary, and are not limited thereto.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a fixture that is attached to the reflecting mirror 1 for easy removal and fixing both ends. The fixture 3 of the present embodiment may be a stainless band that is usually used for fixing cables, conduits, etc. to a utility pole or the like, and a stainless band having a width of about 1 cm to 1.5 cm is sufficient.
This fixing tool 3 is for fixing the reflecting mirror 1 to the utility pole etc. after the reflecting mirror 1 is wound around the utility pole etc., but is not limited to this embodiment. In addition, any one that can be safely held and fixed may be used.

  Reference numeral 4 denotes a shock absorber made of urethane resin used between the reflector 1 and the utility pole when the reflector 1 is wound around and fixed to the utility pole (see FIG. 2). Since the outside of the shock absorber 4 is used in close contact with the back side of the reflecting mirror 1, it is formed in a regular octagon. However, like the reflecting mirror 1, one side is a notch portion 5 that is easily attached to and removed from a utility pole or the like. The inner side is concentric with the diameter of the utility pole. The material of the shock absorber 4 is not limited to urethane resin, and any material may be used as long as it has elasticity and has durability and weather resistance.

  Reference numeral 6 denotes a belt-like spacer used between the shock absorber 4 and the utility pole as required. The spacer 6 can be made of the same material as the shock absorber 4.

  The vertical dimension of the shock absorber 4 and the spacer 6 is preferably set longer than the vertical dimension of the reflecting mirror 1 by about 1 cm to 2 cm. The thickness of the spacer 6 is preferably about 0.5 cm to 1 cm. The shock absorber 4 and the spacer 6 are tightened by the fixture 3 of the reflecting mirror 1 so as to seal the gap between the reflecting mirror 1 and the utility pole, etc., and prevent a finger from entering even if a child touches it. Yes.

  FIG. 4 shows a state in which four reflecting mirrors 1 in FIG. 1 are fixed to the electric pole 7 in a four-stage manner through the shock absorber 4 and the spacer 6. Each reflecting mirror 1 is fixed by shifting the horizontal angle by about 10 degrees. By shifting the horizontal angle, the reflection blind angle of the reflecting mirror 1 can be reduced, and pedestrian traffic accidents can be prevented. The effective range of the horizontal angle can be appropriately selected depending on the installation location, but is preferably about 10 to 13 degrees. That is, the height at which the four reflecting mirrors 1 are fixed is set so that the center position of the four reflecting mirrors 1 is about 1.2 m in consideration of the line of sight of a pedestrian, a person on a wheelchair, a bicycle driver, or the like. Is good. The height at which the reflecting mirror 1 is fixed can be appropriately selected depending on the number of reflecting mirrors 1 and the situation of the installation location.

  The operation when the utility pole 7 having the four reflecting mirrors 1 fixed in FIG. 4 is installed at the intersection will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. The pedestrian 8 who is going to cross the road can immediately see the bicycle 9 approaching from behind and the cars 10 and 11 approaching from the left and right by the reflector of the utility pole 7. In particular, the car 9 approaching from behind is difficult to see unless it is looked back from the pedestrian 8, and the current situation is that many accidents have occurred due to the car 9 being involved in the left turn. It is very effective for preventing traffic accidents.

The perspective view of the reflective mirror which shows one Embodiment of this invention The perspective view of the shock absorber in the present invention The perspective view of the spacer in the present invention 1 is a perspective view showing a state where four reflectors of FIG. 1 are attached to a utility pole. The perspective view which shows the state by which the two reflecting mirrors which have a convex reflective surface were attached to the utility pole. Schematic diagram for explaining the action of the reflector at the intersection Front view of conventional reflector (curve mirror)

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Reflective mirror 2 ... Reflecting surface 3 ... Fixing tool 4 ... Shock absorber 5 ... Notch part 6 ... Spacer

Claims (4)

  A road reflector for pedestrians, wherein a reflector made of strip-shaped stainless steel processed into a mirror surface is bent into at least a hexagonal shape including a fixing portion.   A method for mounting a pedestrian road reflector, wherein the reflector according to claim 1 is fixed to a utility pole, a pole, or the like via a shock absorber.   The method for mounting a pedestrian road reflector according to claim 2, wherein a speaker for adjusting the mounting is further interposed between the utility pole or pole and the shock absorber.   4. The pedestrian according to any one of claims 2 to 3, wherein the reflectors according to claim 1 are arranged in two to four stages from above and below, and are respectively fixed by shifting the horizontal angle from above to within an effective range. How to install the road reflector.

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