JP3061703U - Light reflection accessories - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a light reflection accessory which is excellent in decorativeness and light reflection characteristics by utilizing the light reflection characteristics of a light reflection sheet. SOLUTION: This light reflection accessory includes a light reflection portion for reflecting light with high luminance on a decoration portion, wherein the light reflection portion comprises:
Light reflecting sheet 14 using retroreflective material as light reflecting material
A support 12 formed in a flat plate shape and supporting the light reflection surface facing outward, and a light reflection surface side of the light reflection sheet 14 and a water-tight seal around the periphery of the support 12 to form a support. 12 and a transparent protective resin 16 integrally fixed and supported.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a light reflecting accessory, and more particularly, to a light reflecting accessory using a light reflecting sheet for a light reflecting portion.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 The present inventor has previously proposed a light-reflective clothing button using a light-reflective sheet (JP-A-5-317105). In this light-reflective clothing button, a light-reflective sheet is adhered to a button base material, a transparent resin material is potted on the surface of the light-reflective sheet, and the light-reflective sheet is sealed.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 By the way, the light-reflective clothing button has extremely excellent light-reflecting properties due to the light-reflecting sheet, so that it is very effectively used not only as a decorative button but also for traffic safety of pedestrians. In other words, it is difficult for a pedestrian to recognize the driver at night, but if this light reflection button is worn on clothing, light will be reflected at high brightness from the light of a car, etc. The pedestrians can be clearly seen, which is extremely useful for traffic safety.

[0004] The present inventors have paid attention to the decorativeness of the light reflecting effect of the light reflecting sheet and the excellent visibility when light is irradiated, and as accessories that are always worn and used in addition to buttons for clothes. By using it, it was possible to obtain a decoration effect that cannot be obtained with conventional accessories, and it was thought that high light reflection characteristics could contribute to traffic safety. The present invention provides a light-reflection accessory that suitably utilizes the light-reflection function of such a light-reflection sheet.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention has the following configuration to achieve the above object. That is, a light reflection accessory provided with a light reflection portion for reflecting light with high luminance on the decoration portion, wherein the light reflection portion comprises a light reflection sheet using a retroreflective material as a light reflection material, and a light reflection surface. A light-reflecting sheet that covers the light-reflecting surface side of the light-reflecting sheet, and is water-tightly sealed around the periphery of the light-reflecting sheet to be integrally fixed to the support. And a supported transparent protective resin. Also, since the display objects such as figures and characters are printed and expressed on the light reflection surface of the light reflection sheet, the expression of the light reflection portion becomes diversified, and the light reflection characteristics of the printed portion are deteriorated. When light is irradiated at night, the display section is raised and displayed. In addition, when the protective resin is formed into a curved surface such that the central portion of the outer surface is a convex surface, the light reflection characteristic from the light reflection sheet becomes good, and the decorativeness can be improved.

[0006]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a badge which is an embodiment of the light reflection accessory according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view. The badge according to the present embodiment includes a badge body 10 that is a light reflecting section provided with a light reflecting sheet, and a mounting section 40 for attaching the badge body 10 to clothing. The badge body 10 includes a support member 12 having a circular bottom plate and a locking portion 12a provided around the periphery thereof, a light reflecting sheet 14 having a reflecting surface outwardly bonded to a bottom surface of the supporting member 12, and a light reflecting sheet 14. The protective resin 16 is disposed on the reflecting surface so as to cover the light reflecting sheet 14, and is fixed to the support 12 integrally with the periphery by being locked by the locking portion 12 a.

The support 12 has a function of supporting the light reflecting sheet 14 and a function of locking the periphery of the protective resin 16 to securely hold the protective resin 16 and the light reflecting sheet 14. In the embodiment, in consideration of the strength of the support 12, the support 12 is formed using a metal material, and the peripheral edge of the protective resin 16 is fixed by caulking with the locking portion 12a. Of course, the support body 12 can be formed using various materials without being limited to the metal material as long as it has a required strength. When the protective resin 16 is locked by the support 12, it is sealed in a watertight manner so that water does not enter from the connection between the locking portion 12 a and the protective resin 16. Since the support 12 is a portion that appears in the appearance of the badge, a necessary plating process or the like is performed in consideration of decorativeness.

The protective resin 16 has a function of protecting the light reflection sheet 14 and a function of effectively reflecting the light by the light reflection sheet 14, and has a function of improving the decorativeness and visibility of the badge. In the badge of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the outer surface of the protective resin 16 is formed into a curved surface with a convex shape, which can improve the appearance of the badge, and light reflection by the lens action. The light reflecting effect of the sheet 14 can be effectively exhibited. The protective resin 16 is for making the reflected light from the light reflection sheet 14 visible from the outside, and is formed of a transparent resin. If a colored transparent resin is used for the protective resin 16, even if the light reflecting sheet 14 is colorless, it can have an appropriate color appearance.

In the embodiment, the engaging portion 12 a of the support 12 is swaged following the curved surface of the outer surface of the protective resin 16 so that the support 12 and the outer surface of the protective resin 16 can be smoothly connected. Has become. The protective resin 16 is formed separately by resin molding in advance according to the shape of the support 12, and after adhering the light reflection sheet 14 to the support 12, the protective resin 16 is integrally attached to the support 12. Depending on the manufacturing method, a method of bonding the light reflecting sheet 14 to the support 12 and then potting a transparent resin is also possible.

As shown in FIG. 1, since the locking portion 12 a of the support 12 only locks the peripheral edge of the protective resin 16 with a narrow width, when the badge main body 10 is viewed from the front, the protective resin 16 becomes the display portion. Will occupy almost the entire surface. Then, the light reflecting sheet 14 on the bottom surface is visually recognized through the transparent protective resin 16. In this embodiment, the light reflection sheet 14 having extremely high reflection luminance when light is irradiated is used. FIG. 3 shows the structure of the light reflection sheet 14 used in the present embodiment. FIG. 3A shows a case where a spherical lens 20 is used as a light reflecting material, and FIG. 3B shows a case where a trihedral cube 22 is used as a light reflecting material. Each has a structure in which a surface film 24, which is a transparent resin film, a sealing film 26 supporting a light reflecting material, and a liner 28 are laminated.

The spherical lens 20 and the cube body 22 supported by the sealing film 26 are both extremely minute reflectors, and are supported by the sealing film 26 with their outer surfaces exposed. The spherical lens 20 and the cube body 22 have a property of reflecting light straight toward the light source (retroreflective material), whereby the visibility from the side irradiated with the light is extremely good, and the high-brightness light is obtained. Enable reflection. A thin air layer 30 is formed between the surface film 24 and the sealing film 26, and spacers 32 are provided between the surface film 24 and the sealing film 26 at predetermined intervals. The Scotchlite reflection sheet (trade name) is an example of the reflection sheet having the above-mentioned configuration provided with the retroreflection material.

The light reflecting sheet 14 is obtained by punching the light reflecting material sheet into the shape of the support 12. The light reflecting sheet 14 obtained is adhered to the bottom surface of the support 12 using an adhesive, the protective resin 16 is put on the light reflecting sheet 14, and the badge body 10 is fixed by caulking with the locking portion 12a. can get. In addition, the mounting portion 40 of the badge includes a screw shaft 42 mounted on the back surface of the support 12 and a mounting nut 44. Reference numeral 46 denotes a locking claw provided on the inner surface of the mounting nut 44.

In the badge of this embodiment, when light is applied to the badge body 10, the light that has passed through the protective resin 16 is reflected by the light reflection sheet 14 with high brightness. It appears to be radiating, looks good, and has a remarkable decorative effect. In addition, it is possible to increase the visibility of pedestrians on roads and contribute to traffic safety.

In the above embodiment, the badge body 10 is formed in a circular shape, but the shape of the badge may be an appropriate shape such as an elliptical shape, a rectangular shape, a diamond shape, and the like. Further, in the above embodiment, the light reflecting sheet 14 having a diamond-shaped striped pattern is used, but any figure or character can be displayed on the light reflecting sheet 14. FIG. 4 shows a specific example in which a graphic is presented on the light reflection sheet 14. These are formed by printing a predetermined figure on the surface of the light reflection sheet 14. Although the light reflection characteristics of the printed portion are deteriorated, a sufficient visual recognition effect can be obtained by the light reflection of the ground portion.

A badge displaying such figures, characters, and the like can be used as a bag indicating a predetermined figure in the daytime, and the figures, characters, and the like can be used at nighttime due to the difference in light reflectance between the printed portion and the non-printed portion. There is an advantage that it is displayed in a prominent manner. As described above, a display of a figure, a character, or the like on the light reflection sheet 14 is also provided as a badge having excellent decorativeness. In addition, as a method of displaying a figure or the like on the light reflection sheet 14, a method of coloring the base material of the light reflection sheet 14 is also possible in addition to a printing method.

The configuration of the badge body 10 that is the light reflecting portion of the above embodiment can be commonly used for accessories other than the badge. That is, FIG. 5 shows an example in which the configuration of the badge body 10 is applied to a tie pin and an example in which the configuration is applied to a cufflink. In the case of a tie pin, a light reflecting portion 50 having the same configuration as that of the above-mentioned badge body 10 is attached to the front surface of the pin. Attached.

In any of the accessories, the light reflection sheet 50 is adhered to the bottom plate of the support 12 as the light reflection section 50, and the light reflection sheet 14 is covered with the protective resin 16, and the locking section 12 a is caulked to protect the light reflection sheet 14. A light reflecting accessory shown in FIG. 5 can be obtained by forming in advance a resin 16 integrally attached to the support 12 and fixing the light reflecting portion 50 to a pin or a button mounting member. it can. Note that the configuration of the light reflecting portion 50 can be used for decoration of accessories in general, and can also be applied to pendants, brooches, rings, and the like. At this time, the light reflecting sheet 14 may be appropriately colored, a light reflecting sheet 14 provided with a figure, a pattern, or the like may be used. It is possible to express.

[0018]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, the light reflection accessory according to the present invention includes the light reflection portion using the light reflection sheet having extremely high light reflection luminance. It is offered as a product that shines brightly and has excellent decorativeness. Also, at night, etc., the light reflection characteristics of these light reflection portions make it easy to recognize pedestrians and contribute to traffic safety.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a light reflection accessory according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a light reflecting accessory.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a light reflection sheet used for a light reflection accessory.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the light reflecting section.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the light reflection accessory.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Badge main body 12 Support body 12a Lock part 14 Light reflection sheet 16 Protective resin 20 Spherical lens 22 Cube body 24 Surface film 26 Sealing film 44 Mounting nut 50 Light reflection part

Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁶ Identification code FI A44C 1/00 A44C 1/00 G09F 13/16 G09F 13/16 M

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A light reflecting accessory comprising a light reflecting portion for reflecting light at high luminance on a decorative portion, wherein the light reflecting portion comprises: a light reflecting sheet using a retroreflective material as a light reflecting material; A support formed in a flat plate shape with the light reflection surface facing outward and supporting the light reflection surface side of the light reflection sheet, and sealingly sealing the periphery of the support with a watertight seal to be integrally fixed to the support. And a transparent protective resin supported and supported. 2. The light reflection accessory according to claim 1, wherein a display such as a graphic or a character is printed and expressed on the light reflection surface of the light reflection sheet. 3. The light-reflective accessory according to claim 1, wherein the protective resin is resin-molded into a curved surface having a convex central portion of the outer surface.