A type of color-changing reflective paint for bicycles

By using layered coating and vapor-deposited metal oxide layers, the color-changing reflective paint finish for bicycles solves the problem of bicycle paint lacking color-changing reflectivity, improving the aesthetics and safety of bicycles and reducing modification costs.

CN117143490BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02SHANGHAI PHOENIX BICYCLE JIANGSU CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202311074948.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-08-25
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2043-08-25

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Technical Problem

Existing bicycle paint does not have color-changing reflective properties, so riders need to spend extra money on modifications or additions to improve aesthetics and safety.

Method used

The bicycle color-changing reflective paint uses layered coating and vapor-deposited metal oxide layers, including a topcoat layer and a metal oxide layer. The material composition and proportion of each layer are designed to achieve color-changing and reflective effects. Specific materials include amino resin, acrylic resin, xylene, light stabilizer, color-changing powder, etc.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a dazzling color-changing effect on the bicycle frame under sunlight and high reflectivity at night, improving visibility and reducing modification costs.

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Abstract

This invention discloses a color-changing reflective paint finish for bicycles, comprising: a primer and a topcoat; the topcoat has a first topcoat layer, a first metal oxide layer, a second topcoat layer, a third metal oxide layer, and a fourth topcoat layer. This invention achieves color-changing and reflective properties by applying the topcoat to the bicycle frame in layers and vapor-depositing the metal oxide layer. The topcoat is a clear coat that enhances gloss and hardness. The topcoat is divided into three layers, each with its own characteristics: the first topcoat layer enhances hardness; the second topcoat layer enhances acid and alkali resistance and provides color-changing properties; and the third topcoat layer enhances gloss, oxidation resistance, and reflectivity. Combined with the first and second metal oxide layers, it further enhances color saturation and light reflection performance, making the bicycle frame more vibrant under sunlight and reflecting light more intensely at night, thus improving visibility.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of bicycle paint technology, specifically, it relates to a color-changing reflective paint for bicycles. Background Technology

[0002] Bicycles have become a staple of sports equipment for enthusiasts, with riders commuting on roads day and night. Many riders who are dissatisfied with the original paint color will repaint or wrap their bikes to enhance their appearance. For nighttime riding, reflective stickers are often added to improve visibility and safety. However, these modifications and stickers require additional investment. If the original bike frame already possessed color-changing and reflective properties, riders could save on modification or aftermarket costs. To cater to diverse rider preferences, a color-changing reflective paint finish for bicycles is now available. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a color-changing reflective paint surface for bicycles, which solves the problem that the existing bicycle paint surfaces do not have color-changing reflective properties.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention discloses a color-changing reflective paint finish for bicycles, comprising: a primer and a topcoat; the topcoat has a first topcoat layer, a first metal oxide layer, a second topcoat layer, a third topcoat layer, the raw materials of the first topcoat layer including amino resin, acrylic resin, xylene, and a light stabilizer, the first metal oxide layer having an aluminum oxide layer and a zirconium oxide layer, the raw materials of the second topcoat layer including amino resin, acrylic resin, xylene, sesame oil, aromatic solvent, and color-changing powder, the second metal oxide layer having an aluminum oxide layer and a silver oxide layer, and the raw materials of the third topcoat layer including amino resin, acrylic resin, xylene, sesame oil, aromatic solvent, organosilicon solution, and reflective glass microspheres.

[0005] Furthermore, the raw materials of the above-mentioned topcoat layer are expressed in the following percentages by weight: amino resin 30-40%, acrylic resin 40-50%, xylene 5-15%, and light stabilizer 0.5-3%.

[0006] Furthermore, the raw materials of the above-mentioned topcoat layer two are expressed in the following weight percentages: amino resin 25-35, acrylic resin 30-35, xylene 5-10, sesame oil 2-4, aromatic solvent 10-20, and color-changing powder 5-10.

[0007] Furthermore, the raw materials of the above-mentioned topcoat layer three are expressed in the following weight percentages: amino resin 25-30, acrylic resin 30-35, xylene 5-10, sesame oil 1-2, aromatic solvent 5-10, organosilicon solution 5-10, and reflective glass microspheres 10-20.

[0008] Furthermore, the raw materials of the above-mentioned color-changing powder are expressed in the following weight percentages: blue pigment 15-30, green pigment 15-30, red pigment 15-30, toluene 5-10, isocyanate compound 5-10, curing agent 1-5, leveling agent 0.5-3, light stabilizer 0.5-1, and antioxidant 1-1.5.

[0009] Furthermore, the aforementioned metal oxide layer is composed of an aluminum oxide layer, a zirconium oxide layer, another aluminum oxide layer, and a zirconium oxide layer stacked sequentially.

[0010] Furthermore, the aforementioned metal oxide layer two is composed of a silver oxide layer, an aluminum oxide layer, and another silver oxide layer stacked sequentially.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, this application can achieve the following technical effects:

[0012] This invention achieves color-changing and reflective properties by applying a layered topcoat and vapor-depositing a metal oxide layer to the bicycle frame. The topcoat is a clear coat that enhances gloss and hardness. The topcoat is applied in three layers, each with its own characteristics: the first layer enhances hardness, the second layer enhances acid and alkali resistance and provides color-changing properties, and the third layer enhances gloss, oxidation resistance, and reflectivity. Combined with the first and second metal oxide layers, the color saturation and light reflection performance are further enhanced, making the bicycle frame more vibrant under sunlight and reflecting light more intensely at night, thus improving visibility.

[0013] Of course, any product implementing this application does not necessarily need to achieve all of the technical effects described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the painted surface according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Attached Figure Labels

[0017] Topcoat layer 1, topcoat layer 2, topcoat layer 3, metal oxide layer 1, metal oxide layer 2, and so on. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The following will describe in detail the implementation of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, so that the implementation process of how this application uses technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly.

[0019] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the painted surface according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] A color-changing reflective paint for bicycles includes: a primer and a topcoat; the topcoat has a topcoat layer 1, a metal oxide layer 4, a second topcoat layer 2, a second metal oxide layer 5, and a third topcoat layer 3. The raw materials of the first topcoat layer include amino resin, acrylic resin, xylene, and a light stabilizer; the first metal oxide layer 4 has an aluminum oxide layer and a zirconium oxide layer; the raw materials of the second topcoat layer 2 include amino resin, acrylic resin, xylene, sesame oil, aromatic solvent, and color-changing powder; the second metal oxide layer 5 has an aluminum oxide layer and a silver oxide layer; and the raw materials of the third topcoat layer 3 include amino resin, acrylic resin, xylene, sesame oil, aromatic solvent, organosilicon solution, and reflective glass microspheres.

[0021] Topcoat layer 1 (weight percentage): amino resin 30-40%, acrylic resin 40-50%, xylene 5-15%, and light stabilizer 0.5-3%; Topcoat layer 2 (weight percentage): amino resin 25-35%, acrylic resin 30-35%, xylene 5-10%, sesame oil 2-4%, aromatic solvent 10-20%, and color-changing powder 5-10%; Topcoat layer 3 (weight percentage): amino resin 25-30%, acrylic resin 40-50%, xylene 5-10%, sesame oil 2-4%, aromatic solvent 10-20%, and color-changing powder 5-10%. The raw materials for the color-changing powder are as follows: acrylic resin 30-35, xylene 5-10, sesame oil 1-2, aromatic solvent 5-10, organosilicon solution 5-10, and reflective glass microspheres 10-20; the raw materials weight percentages of the color-changing powder are: blue powder 15-30, green powder 15-30, red powder 15-30, toluene 5-10, isocyanate compound 5-10, curing agent 1-5, leveling agent 0.5-3, light stabilizer 0.5-1, and antioxidant 1-1.5.

[0022] Metal oxide layer 4 is composed of aluminum oxide layer, zirconium oxide layer, aluminum oxide layer and zirconium oxide layer stacked sequentially; metal oxide layer 5 is composed of silver oxide layer, aluminum oxide layer and silver oxide layer stacked sequentially.

[0023] For bicycle frames, first apply topcoat layer 1, then vapor deposit metal oxide layer 4, then apply topcoat layer 2, then vapor deposit metal oxide layer 5, and finally apply topcoat layer 3.

[0024] This invention achieves color-changing and reflective properties by applying a layered topcoat and vapor-depositing a metal oxide layer to the bicycle frame. The topcoat is a clear coat that enhances gloss and hardness. The topcoat is applied in three layers, each with its own characteristics. Topcoat layer 1 enhances hardness, topcoat layer 2 enhances acid and alkali resistance and provides color-changing properties, and topcoat layer 3 enhances gloss, oxidation resistance, and reflectivity. In conjunction with metal oxide layers 4 and 5, the color saturation and light reflection performance are further enhanced, making the bicycle frame more vibrant under sunlight and reflecting light more intensely at night, thus improving visibility.

[0025] The foregoing description illustrates and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, as previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A color-changing reflective paint finish for bicycles, comprising: Primer and topcoat; The coating is characterized in that it comprises a first topcoat layer, a first metal oxide layer, a second topcoat layer, a third metal oxide layer, and a fourth topcoat layer. The first topcoat layer is composed of amino resin, acrylic resin, xylene, and a light stabilizer. The first metal oxide layer comprises an aluminum oxide layer and a zirconium oxide layer. The second topcoat layer comprises amino resin, acrylic resin, xylene, castor oil, aromatic solvent, and a color-changing powder. The second metal oxide layer comprises an aluminum oxide layer and a silver oxide layer. The third topcoat layer comprises amino resin, acrylic resin, xylene, castor oil, aromatic solvent, organosilicon solution, and reflective glass microspheres. The weight percentage of the raw materials in the first topcoat layer is: amino resin 30-40%, acrylic resin 40-50%, xylene 5-15%, and light stabilizer 0.5%. ~3; Topcoat layer two raw material weight percentage %: amino resin 25~35, acrylic resin 30~35, xylene 5~10, castor oil 2~4, aromatic solvent 10~20 and color-changing powder 5~10; Topcoat layer three raw material weight percentage %: amino resin 25~30, acrylic resin 30~35, xylene 5~10, castor oil 1~2, aromatic solvent 5~10, organosilicon solution 5~10 and reflective glass microspheres 10~20; Color-changing powder raw material weight percentage %: blue color powder 15~30, green color powder 15~30, red color powder 15~30, toluene 5~10, isocyanate compound 5~10, curing agent 1~5, leveling agent 0.5~3, light stabilizer 0.5~1, antioxidant 1~1.

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2. The color-changing reflective paint finish for bicycles as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The metal oxide layer is composed of an aluminum oxide layer, a zirconium oxide layer, another aluminum oxide layer, and a zirconium oxide layer stacked sequentially.

3. The color-changing reflective paint finish for bicycles as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second metal oxide layer is composed of a silver oxide layer, an aluminum oxide layer, and another silver oxide layer stacked sequentially.

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