Manufacturing method, an article, a device, and application method for providing high brightness, durable, foldable, sealed and fluorescent retroreflector

Abstract

We present a manufacturing method, an article, a device, and application method for providing high brightness, durable, foldable, sealed, and fluorescent retroreflector to improve bicycle visibility at day, dusk and dawn and nighttime. The fluorescent function provides the day visibility. The retroreflective function provides the nighttime visibility when illuminated by auto headlights. Both functions combine to provide visibility at dusk and dawn. Typically, these materials are stiff and difficult to fold. The manufacturing method changes the material properties to allow folding around small radii, improving the ease of assembly, and providing an aesthetic and aerodynamic visibility solution.

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