ORBLEE – 360 Degree Transparent Bicycle Safety Retroreflector

Retro reflectivity based upon the corner cube principle in traditional bicycle reflector design can only be achieved when the cyclist is approached directly from behind, thus compromising safety for variations in approach angles & heights.The proposal put forward in the “ORBLEE” reflector concept aims at highlighting/questioning the acceptance of the flaws inherent in the current existing designs and propose an alternative reflector configuration which can presented in a 360-degree format.Therefore, SAFETY FIRST can be guaranteed at all times, the true potential of the retro-reflectivity principle can be fully realised, and true functionality will NEVER be compromised.

-Creation of an inner polyhedron profile which enables 360-degree reflectivity & is enhanced by an outer profile that propagates light onto all reflective surfaces.-The reflector can be mounted at the front/ rear of the bicycle on the seat post, fender or racking system and can also be presented in a range of colour combinations, dependent on the required safety applications, e.g., Red, Amber, Clear.-This is further complimented by a vibrating flexible mounting system which utilises the cyclists’ motion in order to oscillate the reflector, therefore capturing the driver’s attention & promoting motion detection by autonomous vehicle guidance systems.

-Ensures a higher level of cyclist SAFETY through increased driver awareness.-360-degree retro-reflectivity is a world first innovative concept.(N.B: Existing retro reflectors must be viewed at right angles to the reflective surface, therefore limiting their effectivity to one view point directly behind the reflector)-Unique spring mounting system captures the cyclist movement/ momentum, therefore oscillating the reflector and drawing further attention to the reflector.-360-degree reflectivity compliments autonomous vehicle guidance systems.-Aesthetically more appealing than existing reflector designs-Concept can be adopted across a wide range of industrial applications.

-Revolutionary transparent inner polyhedron profile which enables 360-degree retro-effectivity.-Can to be presented in a range of colour variants, thus satisfying all current safety requirements, namely; clear (front reflector), amber (side reflector), & red (rear reflector).-Outer profile over-mould which magnifies the inner surface reflectivity.-Outer barrier, prevents water ingress.-Transparency enable light propagation onto all reflective surfaces so that the reflector is illuminated when observed from all viewpoints- irrespective of the light source orientation.-Propagates light through the reflector, thus illuminating rear surfaces simultaneously.-Introduces day time illumination by capturing natural daylight.-Enhances night time illumination when using a light source.-Utilizes a unique spring mounted system which captures the cyclist movement or momentum, therefore oscillating the reflector and creating a vigorous dynamic effect.-Unique oscillatory motion draws attention to the reflector and enhances the effectivity of detection, especially when used to compliment autonomous vehicle guidance systems.-Ease of manufacturing.-Adaptable to any internal polygon profile enabling full 360 retro reflectivity.-Easy/ flexible mounting system which can be applied to numerous scenarios.