JP3092196U - Reflective bracelet - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a reflective bracelet that enables a vehicle driver to visually recognize a pedestrian or a cyclist even at dusk or at night, thereby preventing a traffic accident. SOLUTION: This is a reflection bracelet 10 to be put on a person's arm, foot or the like, and has a plate-shaped base material 11 which is bent in a substantially C-shape to be released with its both ends facing each other. And a reflector 12 attached thereto.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

  The present invention relates to a reflective bracelet that reflects light and exhibits epoch-making visibility. It

[0002]

[Prior art]

  Conventional bracelets that reflect light are made of metal or jewelry on the surface of the bracelet. , Or glass etc. were attached.

[0003]   This bracelet reflects on polished surfaces such as metal, jewelry or glass It was due to the reflection of external light that hit the ground.

[0004]   Therefore, the amount of light reflected is low in places where the outside light is weak, such as at dusk or at night. In addition to this, human eyesight becomes less sensitive to color in dark surroundings, so for example When a wrestlet wearer walks on the road or rides a bicycle, The transferor could not see the wearer and it was very dangerous such as a traffic accident.

[0005]   On the other hand, as a means to prevent the bicycle rider from a traffic accident, after the bicycle itself There are reflectors attached to wheel tire covers and pedals.

[0006]   However, in the reflector attached to this conventional bicycle, its attachment position is Due to the low value, the vehicle driver may mistakenly recognize the sense of distance. Also, rotation It can be seen only from a certain direction such as the back of the car. Therefore, bicycle riders Even if such a visible object is attached to the vehicle operator, The distance from the vehicle to the traveling vehicle may be recognized longer than it actually is, or it may not be recognized at all. In some cases, they did not get up, and they encountered a traffic accident.

[0007]

[Problems to be solved by the device]   Therefore, the present invention makes it possible for a vehicle driver to walk a pedestrian or a bicycle even at dusk or at night. A reflective bracelet that allows passengers to see and prevents traffic accidents. To provide

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the means adopted by the device described in claim 1 is a human arm. , A reflective bracelet that fits on your feet, etc. A plate-shaped base material curved in a substantially C shape, and a reflector attached to the surface of the base material. A reflective bracelet, characterized by comprising:

[0009]   That is, the plate-shaped base material is curved into a substantially C-shape, and both end portions thereof are opposed to each other. The reflector is attached to the surface of this plate-shaped substrate. This makes it easier to wear on your arm, etc., and keep it from the vehicle It is possible to enhance the visibility by reflecting the external light such as the light and the street light. That If you wear this bracelet on your arm, it will be higher than the height of your bicycle pedal. Reflect the vehicle lights, etc. at a certain position, resulting in an incorrect sense of distance from the wearer to the vehicle driver. The probability of recognition can be reduced. Furthermore, the shape is curved in a substantially C shape. Therefore, the viewing direction of the reflective material is not limited, and when the arm etc. are moved, In that case, the reflected light moves along with the movement, and it is more visible. Like this, the car It is easy for both drivers to visually recognize the position or movement of the bracelet wearer's arm, etc. It is very effective in preventing traffic accidents.

[0010]   Further, the means adopted by the invention described in claim 2 is such that the back surface is provided at both end portions of the base material. It has a bulge that protrudes to the side and has a chamfered end face. The reflective bracelet according to claim 1, which is a characteristic.

[0011]   That is, since the shape of the base material is substantially C-shaped, the open both ends are used for the arm or the like. You can press it and put it in with one touch. Since the bulging part that protrudes on the back side is formed, The bulging portion works so as to be hooked on the arm or the like, and the removal thereof can be prevented. Also , At that time, even if it comes into contact with the arm, etc., it does not hurt because the end face is chamfered. .

[0012]   The means adopted by the device according to claim 3 is that the base material is acrylonitrile. -A butadiene / styrene resin composition as claimed in claim 1 or 2 It's a firing bracelet.

[0013]   That is, the base material is acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin (hereinafter referred to as stool). For convenience, it is referred to as "ABS resin". ) Made of a metal bracelet, etc. It doesn't feel cold and doesn't feel heavy, so it feels good to wear. Also, Since it has a degree of elasticity, open and close both ends of the base material as appropriate to match the thickness of the arm etc. It is convenient because it can have different diameters.

[0014]   Further, in the means adopted by the device according to the fourth aspect, the reflecting material is 4. A sheet-shaped reflective material that retroreflects as a reflective material. The reflective bracelet according to any one of the above.

[0015]   That is, since the reflector is made of a reflective material that retroreflects external light, Vehicle lights compared to the diffused high-brightness reflective sheet (yellow) used It has high brightness to reflect external light such as, and has excellent visibility. Where recursive anti A shooting material is a structural material that has the function of returning the light as it is toward the light source when exposed to light. It is a fee. For example, a special plastic film with a diameter of about 60 microns These are very small glass beads embedded in a myriad of ways. Like the so-called corner cube that has a rhythm, the light emitted from the vehicle light is reflected It enters from the flat surface of the material and is regularly refracted by prisms (glass beads) on the back surface. , Return to the vehicle driver, which is the light source. Moreover, so-called corners that do not have flexibility Flexibility by having a gap between glass beads for the cube Different in points. Therefore, due to its flexibility, it can be attached to the surface of the base material, Since it has excellent visibility, it can be visually recognized by the vehicle driver and its presence can be appealed. This is a preventive measure.

[0016]

[Embodiment of device]

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the present invention. It is a perspective view of the reflective bracelet 10 concerning.

[0017]   The reflective bracelet 10 according to the present invention is a reflective bracelet 10 to be worn on a human arm. And a plate-like base material that is curved in a substantially C shape with both end portions facing each other and released 11 and a reflective material 12 attached to the surface of the base material 11.

[0018]   The base material 11 has a large surface area on its surface, and the reflection material 12 has a flat surface without irregularities. It is formed in a plate shape so that can be attached. Also, for wearing on a person's arm , The plate-shaped base material 11 is curved into a substantially C shape so that both end portions thereof face each other. It has an open shape. The upper and lower sides 14 of the base material 11 are, for example, the arm of the wearer. It has chamfered corners to prevent it from getting caught in clothes or clothes.

[0019]   The reflective material 12 is a sheet-shaped reflective material (for example, a material that retroreflects external light). Sumitomo 3M 3M Scotchlite reflective sheet diamond grade) is used , Stick to the surface of the base material 11 using an adhesive such as double-sided tape on its back surface There is a mark. The length of the base material 11 is from the one end of the base material 11 to the other end thereof. The length is approximately equal to the length of the surface.

[0020]   In addition, in the reflective bracelet 10 shown in FIG. 1, the reflective material 12 is provided on the surface of the base material 11. A recess for attachment is formed, and the surface of the base material 11 after the reflection material 12 is attached is a surface. It is designed to be one. When the substrate 11 is thus flushed, the reflector 12 Is less likely to get caught, does not come off easily, and looks good.

[0021]   As described above, the base material 11 is curved in a substantially C shape with both end portions facing each other and released. Depending on the shape, push it from both ends and attach it to the wearer's arm etc. with one touch. be able to. Also, when removing it, open both ends and easily remove it. You can Further, by making the base material 11 plate-shaped, the surface of the base material 11 is The reflecting material 12 can be flatly attached to the surface without unevenness, and the adhesiveness is good. further , The attached reflector 12 protects the light of the vehicle and external light at dusk. Vehicle driver sees this bracelet wearer as it reflects and stands out It is possible to prevent from a traffic accident. Also at night, the same In addition, it reflects on the light of the vehicle and is highly visible to the vehicle driver. In addition, the reflection The surface of the wrestlet 10 has a very high light reflection effect, and thus is beautiful. It shines brightly and can express an outstanding fashionability. For example, at night When performing concerts or watching sports at the It shines brightly. Of course, due to the scattering effect of light, etc. However, fashionableness can be expressed by the color of the reflective material 12, such as yellow fluorescent color.

[0022]   In addition, as described in claim 2, at both end portions of the base material 11, the back surface side is projected. If the bulging portion 13 whose end face is chamfered is formed, the swelling part 13 is put on an arm or the like. As a result, the bulging portion 13 acts as a hook on the arm or the like and can be prevented from coming off. Wear. Also, the chamfered end surface does not hurt even if it comes into contact with the arm, etc. However, when you fit it on your arm etc., you can smoothly fit it without getting caught. .

[0023]   Further, when the material of the base material 11 is ABS resin as described in claim 3, it is made of metal. Lighter than a bracelet or watch and does not make the wearer feel uncomfortable to wear. Also, since ABS resin has thermoplasticity, it can be easily mass-produced by injection molding, for example. Easy to produce. In addition, depending on the blending of ABS resin components, the As shown in 2 and 3, the diameter of the reflective bracelet 10 can be reduced or increased. And easy. That is, for example, based on the ABS resin component, as shown in FIG. Then, fix the surface of the reflective bracelet 10 with a rubber band 101, etc. If so, the diameter can be adjusted to be small. Also, as shown in FIG. A thicker than the open distance of both ends of the reflective bracelet 10 such as a book 102 The diameter can be adjusted to a large degree by sandwiching it between the two and allowing them to stand for about one night.

[0024]   In addition, as described in claim 4, the reflector 12 retroreflects external light. In the case of a sheet-shaped reflective material, the light emitted from the vehicle light is reflected by the flat surface of the reflective material 12. A vehicle driver that is a light source that enters from different surfaces and is regularly refracted by a prism on the back. By appealing to the vehicle driver for the presence of the wearer, To prevent. Especially, the 3M Scotchlite reflective sheet diamond made by Sumitomo 3M mentioned above. According to Mondo grade, the prism type reflective sheet and the fluorescent substance with excellent weather resistance are Compared with the commonly used high-density reflective sheet (yellow) , And has a high luminance ratio of about 3 to 5 times, and exhibits epoch-making visibility.

[0025]   In addition, the manufacturing method of the reflection bracelet 10 includes, for example, forming a frame for the base material 11, ABS resin is injection-molded on the base material 11 to form a base material, and the base material 11 is formed on the surface of the base material 11. The shooting material 12 may be attached and attached. Of course, other manufacturing methods may be used. Alternatively, the base material 11 may be formed by bending a plate-shaped material such as vinyl chloride into a substantially C shape. . The reflection material 12 may be any material as long as it reflects external light. May be.

[0026]   Further, in the present embodiment, the reflective bracelet 10 worn on the arm will be described. However, the size of the base material 11 may be changed and the base material 11 may be worn on the foot, neck, or the like. If the reflective bracelet 10 is worn not only on the arm but also on the leg, It goes without saying that the visibility of the material 12 is improved.

[0027]   The present invention has been described above based on the embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. However, various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Is.

[0028]

[Effect of device]   According to the first aspect of the present invention, the reflection on the surface of the base material of the reflection bracelet is reflected. Because the material is attached, the light from the vehicle can be used at dusk or at night. It is possible to reflect light from outside and outside, it is highly visible and highly safe Very effective in prevention. Moreover, when wearing this road safety article, the reflective material It shines brightly and has fashionability.

[0029]   According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, , Both ends of the base material bulge with protrusions on the back side and chamfered edges Parts are formed. By chamfering the end face of the bulge in this way, Easy to fit without getting caught on the arm. Furthermore, by protruding on the back side of the substrate The effect that it is possible to prevent the fitted state from being pulled out.

[0030]   According to the invention of claim 3, the effect of the invention of claim 1 or 2 is achieved. In addition, since the base material is made of ABS resin, it is better than metal bracelets and watches. In comparison, it is lighter and lighter, and does not feel bothersome when worn. In addition, ABS resin Depending on the composition, the diameter of the wearer can be adjusted according to the thickness of the arm. It has the effect of being convenient.

[0031]   Further, according to the invention according to claim 4, the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is provided. In addition to the effect, the reflective material is a sheet-shaped anti-reflective material that retro-reflects external light. Since it is made of a reflective material, it has a high brightness rate of about 3 to 5 times that of the high density reflection sheet. It has excellent visibility, and has the effect of further preventing traffic accidents.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a reflective bracelet according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a reflective bracelet is annularly fixed with a rubber band or the like to reduce its diameter.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing how a reflective bracelet is attached to a thick book or the like to increase its diameter.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 reflective bracelets 11 Base material 12 Reflective material 13 bulge

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A reflective bracelet to be worn on a person's arm, leg, etc., which is a plate-shaped base material curved in a substantially C shape with both ends facing each other and released, and attached to the surface of the base material. A reflective bracelet, characterized by comprising: 2. The reflection bracelet according to claim 1, wherein both end portions of the base material are formed with bulging portions protruding toward the back surface and having chamfered end surfaces. 3. The reflective bracelet according to claim 1, wherein the base material is made of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin. 4. The reflective bracelet according to claim 1, wherein the reflective material is a sheet-shaped reflective material that retroreflects external light.