TWM451299U - Reflective structure with three-dimensional surface - Google Patents

Description

Reflective structure with a three-dimensional surface

This creation is about a reflective structure, especially a reflective structure with a three-dimensional surface.

Please refer to the first figure, which is a side elevational view of a conventional retroreflective structure 10 for illustrating the conventional retroreflective structure 10 and its operation. As shown in the figure, the conventional reflective structure 10 is composed of a reflective layer 11 formed on one surface of a substrate 12, and the surface of the conventional reflective structure 10 is attached to an object surface 13 in a flat surface. . For any reflective material, the retroreflective effect that is provided when the light is incident perpendicularly is optimal, so that when an incident light is incident perpendicularly into the conventional reflective structure 10 from the B direction, the conventional reflective structure 10 can provide a relatively good retroreflective effect, however, when an incident light is obliquely incident on the conventional retroreflective structure 10, its reflective effect is relatively poor, especially when an incident light is incident parallel to the conventional retroreflective structure 10, The reflective structure does not even provide a reflective effect. As exemplified in the first figure, the conventional retroreflective structure 10 can only provide a reflective effect on the incident light incident from the range of A to C, with a specific point on the surface of the conventional retroreflective structure 10. The reflected light generated by the conventional reflective structure 10 is composed of a small portion of the normal incident light and a large portion of the oblique incident light, and the reflection effect provided by the light is limited by the direction of the incident light.

Therefore, how to develop a reflective structure that improves the above-mentioned conventional technology and provides a wide-angle and provides better reflection effect has become an issue worthy of discussion in the market.

In view of the above problems of the prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide a reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface to solve the problem that the reflective angle of the conventional reflective structure is narrow and the effect is poor.

According to the purpose of the present invention, a reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface is proposed, which is formed by forming a reflective layer on at least one surface of a substrate, and the reflective structure forms a plurality of cut gaps. Wherein when the reflective structure is attached to the surface of an object by a stress, a part of the surface of the reflective structure forms a three-dimensional configuration.

Preferably, the reflective structure forms a plurality of parallel cut gaps.

Preferably, the indentations are a closed gap.

Preferably, the stress imparts a thrust to the reflective structure parallel to the cutting direction, such that a portion of the surface of the reflective structure forms a wavy configuration.

Preferably, the stress applies a tensile force to the reflective structure perpendicular to the cutting direction, so that a part of the surface of the reflective structure is formed into an irregular rhombic shape. The three-dimensional configuration.

Preferably, the indentations of the retroreflective structure form the solid configuration substantially in a woven manner by passing through at least one object.

Preferably, the article is a strip having a predetermined thickness.

Preferably, the strip has a reflective layer.

According to the purpose of the present invention, a reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface is formed, which is formed by forming a reflective layer on at least one surface of a substrate, and the reflective structure forms a plurality of cut gaps. Wherein the indentation is an open slit formed by cutting the edge of the reflective structure, the open slits forming the reflective structure to form a plurality of reflective strips, and the reflective strips have flexibility; wherein the reflective strips are deflected when the reflective strips are deflected A portion of the surface of the structure forms a solid configuration.

Preferably, the notches are formed on opposite sides of the reflective structure, and the reflective structure is fixed in a ring shape to form a roll shape to be disposed on a bicycle body.

The reader will be better able to understand the other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention after referring to the detailed description of the embodiments below and the accompanying drawings and claims.

To understand the technical characteristics, content and advantages of this creation for the examiner The present invention is described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the drawings used therein are for the purpose of illustration and explanation only, and may not be implemented for the present invention. After the true proportion and precise configuration, the scope and configuration relationship of the attached drawings should not be interpreted or limited in the scope of the actual implementation of the creation.

Please refer to the second figure, which is a structural schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the retroreflective structure with a three-dimensional surface for explaining the technical means for forming the three-dimensional surface of the present retroreflective structure. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the present retroreflective structure 20 is formed by a surface 21 of a substrate 22 forming a light reflecting layer, and the reflective structure 20 forms a plurality of parallel cut notches 25 on the surface, wherein the gaps 25 series closed slits. The embodiment is characterized in that when the reflective structure 20 is attached to an object surface 24 by a stress, a part of the surface of the reflective structure 20 located near the notches 25 will be convex to form a three-dimensional configuration, and The distribution and shape of the three-dimensional configuration are determined by the arrangement of the notches 25 and the direction of application of the stress. For example, when the light reflecting structure 20 is applied with a thrust parallel to the cutting direction (ie, simultaneously applying a force in the directions indicated by the arrows D and D'), or the reflecting structure 20 is applied perpendicular to the cutting direction. The pulling force (that is, simultaneously applying the force in the directions indicated by the arrows E and E') can form two different three-dimensional configurations. It is worth mentioning that in the embodiment, the other surface of the reflective structure 20 is attached to the surface 24 of the object. However, in the practice of the present invention, the other surface may be formed according to different use requirements. A reflective layer. Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the retroreflective structure having a three-dimensional surface will be exemplified and described in detail with reference to the third to fifth figures of the drawings. There are different aspects of different stereo configurations.

First, please refer to the third figure, which is a perspective view of an aspect of the first embodiment described above. As shown in the figure, in the embodiment, when the light-reflecting structure 20 is applied with a thrust parallel to the cutting direction (i.e., simultaneously biased in the directions indicated by arrows D and D'), it is attached to the surface 24 of the object. A part of the surface of the light reflecting structure 20 is upwardly convex by the thrust to form a plurality of undulating three-dimensional configurations 23 . It is worth mentioning that the three-dimensional configuration 23 can apply a stress to the reflective structure 20 having the arrangement of the notches 25 as described above, so that the reflective structure 20 located near the notches 25 can be The partial surface is pressed and raised upward to form the undulating three-dimensional configuration 23. In addition, an incident light B′ incident perpendicular to the reflective structure 20 and incident light A′ and C′ incident from the reflective structure 20 parallel to the reflective structure 20 are indicated to illustrate the incident light B′. The characteristics of the reflective structure 20 and its creative purpose. As shown in the figure, in the embodiment, by the convex three-dimensional configuration 23, incident light incident from any angle above the light-reflecting structure 20 or even parallel to the light-reflecting structure 20 can be approximated. The reflective layer of the surface 21 is contacted at a vertical angle such that the reflected light generated by the entirety thereof is composed of a reflection of most of the normal incident light and a small portion of the oblique incident light, which provides a better retroreflective effect. Moreover, the retroreflective structure 20 of the embodiment can reflect incident light incident from A' to C', and has a wide-angle reflection range compared to the conventional retroreflective structure 10 illustrated in the first figure.

Please refer to the fourth figure, which is a side view of another aspect of the first embodiment described above. As shown in the figure, in the embodiment, the reflective structure 20 By partially passing the at least one object 26 in a manner of weaving in the manner of the indentations 25, a portion of the surface of the light reflecting structure 20 is convex to form a plurality of three-dimensional configurations 27, wherein the three-dimensional configurations 27 are similar. It is wavy, so it is also possible to provide a reflection effect similar to that provided by the foregoing aspect, that is, by the convex three-dimensional configuration 27, from any angle above the reflective structure 20, even parallel to the reflective structure 20 The incident light can contact the reflective layer of the surface 21 at a substantially vertical angle, so that the reflected light generated by the whole is composed of reflecting most of the normal incident light and a small portion of the oblique incident light, thereby providing better. Reflective effect and wide-angle reflection range. It is worth mentioning that the objects 26 preferably have strips of a predetermined thickness so that they can easily pass through the indentations 25; and preferably, the strips 26 have a reflective layer The reflective structure 20 can form a specific reflective totem by changing the arrangement of the object 26 and the notches 25 and the weaving manner to meet different usage requirements.

Please refer to the fifth figure, which is a perspective view of still another aspect of the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the embodiment, the reflective structure 20 is attached to the surface 24 of the object by applying a tensile force perpendicular to the cutting direction (ie, simultaneously applying a force in the directions indicated by arrows E and E'). A portion of the surface of the light reflecting structure 20 is upwardly convex by the pulling force to form a plurality of irregular rhombic shaped three-dimensional configurations 28. It is to be noted that the three-dimensional configuration 28 can be formed by applying a stress to the light-reflecting structure 20 having the arrangement of the notches 25 as described above, so that the reflective structure 20 near the notches 25 can be made. Part of the surface is pushed, and thus upwardly convex to form the irregular three-dimensional configuration 28. With the three-dimensional configuration 28, the retroreflective structure 20 has a reflective surface different from the foregoing, but can also increase the range of reflection and provide a better retroreflective effect.

Next, please refer to the sixth figure, which is a structural schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the retroreflective structure with a three-dimensional surface, to illustrate the technical means for forming the three-dimensional surface of the present retroreflective structure. Basically, in the present embodiment, the structure of the light-reflecting structure 30 is substantially similar to that of the light-reflecting structure 20, and is formed by forming a reflective layer on at least one surface 31 of a substrate (not shown). Narration. As shown, in the present embodiment, the retroreflective structure 30 forms a plurality of parallel indentations 32. Unlike the first embodiment, the indentations 32 are open slits formed by cutting the edges of the retroreflective structure 30.

Please refer to the seventh figure, which is a schematic structural view of an aspect of the second embodiment. As shown, the open slits formed by the indentations 32 form the edges of the retroreflective structure 30 to form a plurality of reflective strips 33. The reflective strips 33 are preferably flexible. When the reflective strips 33 are flexed, the surface of the reflective structures is formed into a solid configuration. The retroreflective structure 30 can reflect incident light from either direction and provide a better retroreflective effect, in particular, can reflect incident light A' and C' incident from parallel to the reflective structure 30. . It is worth mentioning that the flexible reflective strip 33 can be flexed by means of heating or recessing.

It can be understood from the above embodiments and various aspects thereof that the purpose of the present invention is to cut and apply a stress to the creative reflective structure (for example, a reflective structure). 20 and 30), the partial surface of which forms a three-dimensional configuration. Thereby, the incident light from all directions can contact the reflective layer of the surface of the creative reflective structure substantially at a vertical angle, and the reflected light generated by the whole is reflected by reflecting most of the normal incident light and a small portion of the oblique light. The incident light is composed to provide a better reflection effect and a wide-angle reflection range.

Please refer to the eighth figure, which is a rear view of a portion of a bicycle to which the reflective structure 40 having a three-dimensional surface is created. As shown, the reflective structure 40 is secured in a ring 41 to form a generally cylindrical shape for placement on the bicycle body 43 below a bicycle seat cushion 42. The difference between the reflective structure 40 and the reflective structure 30 shown in FIG. 7 is that a plurality of notches are formed on opposite sides of the reflective structure 40, that is, the opposite sides of the reflective structure 40 are The plurality of open slits formed by the notches form a plurality of reflective strips. The reflective strips are preferably flexible, and when the reflective strips are flexed, the surface of the reflective structure forms a solid configuration.

In the above application, the retroreflective structure 40 can be used as an auxiliary reflector, for example, when a rear light (not shown) disposed behind the bicycle is illuminated, the stereo configuration of the reflective structure 40 can be provided. The better reflective effect and the wide-angle reflection range enable the light emitted by the rear lamp to be noticed in a wider range to increase the warning and safety of the original rear lamp; or as a dead angle The reflector, for example, when the rear light is not disposed behind the bicycle, provides a non-delimiting reflective effect by the reflective structure 40, that is, the preferred configuration provided by the three-dimensional configuration of the reflective structure 40. Reflective effect and wide-angle reflection range, the rear or side of the bicycle The light from the car can be reflected to achieve a warning. It should be noted that the above application is for illustrative purposes only, and the reflective structure 42 is not limited to the bicycle body 43 disposed under the bicycle seat cushion 42. In fact, it can be placed at any position of the bicycle body 43. , or placed in other things with similar warnings and safety requirements, not limited to bicycles.

The above is intended to be illustrative only and not limiting. Any equivalent modifications or alterations to the spirit and scope of this creation shall be included in the scope of the appended patent application.

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The first figure is a schematic diagram of the structure of a conventional reflective structure.

The second figure is a schematic structural view of the first embodiment of the present retroreflective structure.

The third figure is a side view of one aspect of the first embodiment of the present retroreflective structure.

Figure 4 is a side elevational view of another aspect of the first embodiment of the present retroreflective structure.

Figure 5 is a perspective view showing still another aspect of the first embodiment of the present retroreflective structure.

Figure 6 is a schematic view showing the structure of a second embodiment of the present retroreflective structure.

Figure 7 is a schematic view showing the structure of a second embodiment of the present retroreflective structure.

Figure 8 is a rear view of a part of a bicycle using the reflective structure of the present invention.

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Claims (13)

A reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface, comprising a reflective layer formed by at least one surface of a substrate, the reflective structure forming a plurality of cut gaps, wherein the reflective structure is attached to an object surface by a stress, the reflective structure Part of the surface forms a three-dimensional configuration. The reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface as described in claim 1 of the patent application, the reflective structure forming a plurality of parallel cut gaps. The reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface as described in claim 1, wherein the notches are a closed slit. The reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface as described in claim 3, wherein the stress applies a thrust to the reflective structure parallel to the cutting direction, so that a part of the surface of the reflective structure forms the three-dimensional configuration. A reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface as described in claim 1 or 4, wherein the three-dimensional configuration is wavy. The reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface as described in claim 3, wherein the stress imparts a tensile force to the reflective structure perpendicular to the cutting direction, so that a part of the surface of the reflective structure forms the three-dimensional configuration. The reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface as described in claim 1 or 6, wherein the three-dimensional configuration is irregularly rhombic. The reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface as described in claim 3, wherein the notches of the reflective structure form the three-dimensional configuration substantially by weaving through at least one object. A reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface as described in claim 8 wherein the object is a strip having a predetermined thickness. The reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface as described in claim 9 wherein the strip has a reflective layer. A reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface, comprising a reflective layer formed by at least one surface of a substrate, the reflective structure forming a plurality of cut gaps, wherein the gaps are open slits formed by cutting edges of the reflective structure; wherein the openings The open slits form the reflective structure to form a plurality of reflective strips, and the reflective strips have flexibility. When the reflective strips are deflected, a portion of the surface of the reflective structure forms a three-dimensional configuration. The reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface as described in claim 11 of the patent application, the reflective structure forming a plurality of parallel cut gaps. The reflective structure having a three-dimensional surface according to claim 11, wherein the notches are formed on opposite sides of the reflective structure, and the reflective structure is fixed in a ring shape to form a roll. To be placed in the body of a bicycle.