Reflector Device, Method For Producing A Reflector Device, And Motor Vehicle Comprising A Reflector Device

A reflector device comprising:

• a reflector element having a reflection surface configured to reflect light waves incident on the reflection surface, the reflection surface having a predefined shape that is form-giving for the reflection, the reflector element having a rear side situated opposite the reflection surface, wherein the reflector element is a retroreflective film;
• a shell element having a base element defining a depression configured to receive the reflector element, wherein the reflector element is mounted in the depression such that the reflection surface faces away from the depression;
• and
• a covering element having a transparent portion through which the reflection surface of the reflector element is visible, and wherein the covering element is arranged against the shell element such that the covering element surrounds the base element to form a container for the reflector element,
• wherein the covering element and the shell element are produced by back-molding the reflector element so that there is no gap within the reflector device, and
• wherein a shape of the depression of the shell element corresponds to the predefined shape of the reflector element so that there is no gap between the reflector element and the base element.

A method for producing a reflector device, comprising:

• providing a reflector element configured as a retroreflective film and having a predefined shape, wherein the reflector element has a reflection surface configured to reflect light waves incident on the reflection surface;
• and
• forming a shell element and a covering element that is at least partially transparent on the reflector element by injection molding such that the shell element is arranged on a rear side of the provided reflector element, wherein the shell element has a base element defining a depression receiving the reflector element,
• wherein the covering element is arranged on the shell element such that the reflection surface of the reflector element faces the partially transparent covering element.

A motor vehicle comprising:

• a reflector device comprising:
• a reflector element having a reflection surface configured to reflect light waves incident on the reflection surface, the reflection surface having a predefined shape that is form-giving for the reflection, the reflector element having a rear side situated opposite the reflection surface, wherein the reflector element is a retroreflective film;
• a shell element having a base element defining a depression configured to receive the reflector element, wherein the reflector element is mounted in the depression such that the reflection surface faces away from the depression;
• and
• a covering element having a transparent portion through which the reflection surface of the reflector element is visible, and wherein the covering element is arranged against the shell element such that the covering element surrounds the base element to form a container for the reflector element,
• wherein the covering element and the shell element are produced by back-molding the reflector element so that there is no gap within the reflector device, and
• wherein a shape of the depression of the shell element corresponds to the predefined shape of the reflector element so that there is no gap between the reflector element and the base element.