Conveniently taken reflective cone

Abstract

This utility model relates to a convenient reflective cone, comprising a cone body with an installation groove for mounting reflective material. The depth of the installation groove is greater than the thickness of the reflective material, and the installation groove is arranged circumferentially around the cone body and recessed within the outer surface of the cone. By providing an installation groove and ensuring the thickness of the reflective material is less than the depth of the groove, the reflective cone is recessed within the cone surface at the location where reflective film or material is applied. Therefore, when multiple reflective cones are stacked, the inner surface of the outer reflective cone will not contact the reflective film or material located in the recessed area on the outer surface. This effectively protects the reflective film or material, reducing wear and extending its service life. Simultaneously, it reduces the contact area between adjacent stacked reflective cones, decreasing friction and requiring less force to remove the reflective cone, thus improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of road safety warning technology, specifically a reflective cone that is easy to use. Background Technology

[0002] Reflective cones are a common traffic safety warning tool, also known as road cones or triangular cones. They are generally cone-shaped or cylindrical temporary road markings, commonly used for highway closure warnings, demarcating construction zones, guiding traffic flow, and preventing vehicle collisions in the work area. Their uses are diverse. With increasing road construction and longer construction sections, reflective cones often need to be transported to the construction area before construction begins to separate it from normal traffic flow according to regulations. To minimize space usage, reflective cones are often stacked during transport. The outer surface of reflective cones is usually coated with reflective material or covered with reflective film.

[0003] In existing technologies, reflective cones typically have smooth, curved surfaces. During stacking, adjacent cones may rub against each other, causing scratches, detachment, or wear to the reflective material. For example, some reflective cones have thin reflective films; once scratched, their reflective effect is significantly reduced, affecting their normal use. Furthermore, because reflective cones are usually smooth and curved, the contact area between two stacked cones is relatively large, resulting in greater friction and tighter contact. This makes it difficult to remove individual cones due to increased friction, negatively impacting the user experience and hindering the market promotion and application of such reflective cones. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the defects in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a reflective cone that is easy to use. The reflective cone has a clever structure, is easy to use, improves the efficiency of picking up the cone and improves the user experience, which is conducive to the promotion and application of the reflective cone in the field of road safety warning technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned utility model objectives, the present utility model adopts the following technical solution: a convenient reflective cone, comprising a cone body, the cone body having a hollow structure; the cone body having an installation groove for mounting reflective material, the depth of the installation groove being greater than the thickness of the reflective material, and the installation groove being arranged along the circumference of the cone body and recessed within the outer surface of the cone body; the installation groove being a plurality of grooves, the plurality of installation grooves being arranged at intervals along the height direction of the cone body.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner surface of the cone is provided with an anti-wear layer, and the anti-wear layer is positioned corresponding to the mounting groove.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the wear-resistant layer is integrally formed with the cone.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the reflective material is embedded in the mounting groove.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the thickness of the reflective material is less than 1 mm.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the top of the cone is flat.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a vent hole communicating with the interior of the cone is provided at the top of the cone.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the cone is provided with a base.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the base is provided with feet at the bottom.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the reflective material is a reflective film.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The reflective cone of this utility model is easy to use. The reflective cone has an ingenious structure. By forming an installation groove on the surface of the cone for placing reflective material, and the thickness of the reflective material is less than the depth of the installation groove, the reflective cone is recessed in the cone surface at the position where the reflective film or reflective material is applied. Therefore, when multiple reflective cones are stacked, the inner surface of the outer reflective cone will not come into contact with the reflective film or reflective material located in the recessed area on the outer surface. This can effectively protect the reflective film or reflective material, reduce wear and tear and extend its service life. At the same time, it reduces the contact area between two adjacent stacked reflective cones, thus reducing the friction between them. When picking up the reflective cone, less force is required to remove it, improving the user experience and facilitating the promotion and application of the above-mentioned reflective cone in the field of road safety warning technology. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cone structure of a conveniently accessible reflective cone in one embodiment;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a convenient reflective cone in one embodiment;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a convenient reflective cone in one embodiment;

[0019] Figure 4This is a bottom-view schematic diagram of a conveniently accessible reflective cone in one embodiment.

[0020] Reference numerals: 1. Cone; 2. Mounting groove; 3. Base; 4. Foot; 5. Reflective material; 6. Abrasion-resistant layer; 7. Ventilation hole. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model is described below with reference to specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of the present utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0023] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Example: Figures 1 to 4As shown, a convenient reflective cone includes a cone body 1, which has a hollow structure. Hollow reflective cones are significantly lighter than solid ones. During handling, workers can more easily pick up and move the cones, reducing labor intensity. For example, in road construction or traffic accident scenes where reflective cones need to be frequently deployed and retrieved, the lightweight hollow structure can significantly improve work efficiency. Furthermore, hollow reflective cones can be stacked, facilitating carrying and transportation, and reducing transportation costs. In this embodiment, in order to reduce the contact area between two adjacent stacked reflective cones and reduce the friction between them, so that only a small force is needed to remove the reflective cone and improve the user experience, an installation groove 2 for mounting reflective material 5 is formed on the outer surface of the cone 1. The depth of the installation groove 2 is greater than the thickness of the reflective material 5, and the installation groove 2 is arranged circumferentially around the cone 1 and recessed in the outer surface of the cone 1. That is, the reflective cone is recessed in the surface of the cone 1 at the position where the reflective film or reflective material 5 is applied. Therefore, when multiple reflective cones are stacked, the inner surface of the outer reflective cone will not come into contact with the reflective film or reflective material 5 located in the recessed part of the outer surface, which can effectively protect the reflective film or reflective material 5, reduce wear and extend the service life of the reflective film or reflective material 5. The recessed mounting groove 2 provides a fixed position for the reflective material 5 (such as reflective film, reflective tape, etc.), allowing the reflective material 5 to be firmly installed on the cone surface. This design also prevents the reflective material 5 from loosening or falling off due to wind, impact, or other external forces during use, thus ensuring the reflective cone's warning function remains effective. The recessed mounting groove 2 also facilitates the embedding of the reflective material 5 without the need for additional adhesives or fixing devices, simplifying the installation process and improving production efficiency. For example, reflective film can be directly inserted into the mounting groove and fixed by the edge of the groove, reducing installation time and cost.

[0025] In this embodiment, there are multiple mounting slots 2, which are spaced apart along the height direction of the cone 1. By setting multiple mounting slots 2 at different heights, multiple layers of reflective material 5 can be installed. This ensures that light shining on the reflective cone from different angles is effectively reflected, thereby improving the visibility of the reflective cone in all directions. For example, in nighttime or low-light environments, the multiple layers of reflective material 5 ensure that the reflective cone is clearly visible from a distance, and the multiple mounting slots 2 increase the total installation area of ​​the reflective material, further enhancing the reflective effect.

[0026] The inner surface of the aforementioned cone 1 is provided with an anti-wear layer 6, which is positioned corresponding to the mounting groove 2. Specifically,

[0027] A 1mm thickening is applied to the inner facade of the reflective cone at the location where reflective material 5 is applied, from 1cm above the material to 6cm below it (the height of base 3 plus foot 4 plus 1cm). This makes the recessed part of the outer facade of the reflective cone a weak point. When stacked, the contact area between the inner and outer reflective cones is only 7cm high (7cm is added for each additional ring of reflective film or material used on the outer facade). This significantly reduces the contact area between the inner and outer reflective cones when stacked, thereby reducing the friction between them, reducing the force required to pick them up, and improving the user experience. The aforementioned anti-wear layer 6 is integrally formed with the cone body 1. The integrally formed anti-wear layer 6 can significantly improve the overall wear resistance of the reflective cone.

[0028] In this embodiment, the reflective material 5 has a thickness of less than 1mm, close to 1mm, primarily to prevent contact with the inner surface of the outer reflective cone. The near-1mm thickness of the reflective material 5 provides sufficient reflective layer to ensure effective light reflection. The thickness of the reflective material 5 directly affects its reflective performance; a thickness close to 1mm ensures good reflectivity under various lighting conditions (including nighttime and low-light environments), and it also possesses sufficient abrasion resistance to withstand friction and wear during daily use. In complex environments such as road construction and traffic accident scenes, reflective cones may be subjected to external forces such as vehicle collisions and pedestrian trampling; the near-1mm thickness of the reflective material 5 effectively reduces the impact of these forces on the reflective effect. The near-1mm thickness of the reflective material 5 effectively controls material costs while ensuring reflectivity and durability. Reflective material 5 is typically expensive; a thickness close to 1mm reduces unnecessary material waste and lowers production costs while meeting usage requirements.

[0029] The top of the aforementioned cone 1 is flat. A flat top reduces the direct force of wind on the top of the reflective cone. Compared to a pointed design, a flat top disperses wind force, reducing the risk of the reflective cone tipping or moving due to concentrated wind, thus improving its stability in adverse weather conditions. A vent 7, penetrating the interior of the cone 1, is provided at the top of the cone 1. The vent 7 further reduces the force of wind on the reflective cone. When wind blows across the reflective cone, the vent 7 allows air to pass through, reducing wind resistance and lowering the risk of the reflective cone being blown over. Furthermore, the vent 7 reduces the air pressure between two adjacent stacked reflective cones, making them easier to handle.

[0030] In this embodiment, a base 3 is also provided at the bottom of the aforementioned cone 1. The base 3 has a cuboid structure, and its area is larger than that of the bottom of the cone 3. On the one hand, the base 3 can increase the contact area between the reflective cone and the ground, reduce the force of the wind on the reflective cone, effectively prevent the reflective cone from being blown over by the wind, and ensure its stability under adverse weather conditions. On the other hand, it can lower the center of gravity of the reflective cone, making it more stable when placed and reducing the probability of tipping over. The base 3 can also be provided with feet 4 at its bottom to further increase its stability.

[0031] This embodiment provides a convenient reflective cone. An mounting groove 2 for placing reflective material 5 is formed on the surface of the cone 1, and the thickness of the reflective material 5 is less than the depth of the mounting groove 2. This means the reflective cone is recessed into the surface of the cone 1 where reflective film or material is applied. When multiple reflective cones are stacked, the inner surface of the outer reflective cone will not contact the reflective film or material located in the recess on the outer surface. This effectively protects the reflective film or material, reducing wear and extending its service life. Simultaneously, it reduces the contact area between two adjacent stacked reflective cones, decreasing friction. This allows for easier removal of the reflective cone with less force, improving the user experience and facilitating its promotion and application in the field of road safety warning technology. The above description of the disclosed embodiment enables those skilled in the art to implement or use this utility model. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention; therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0032] Although this document frequently uses reference numerals from the accompanying drawings, such as 1. cone; 2. mounting groove; 3. base; 4. foot; 5. reflective material; 6. anti-wear layer; and 7. vent, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. These terms are used merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of this utility model; interpreting them as any additional limitation would contradict the spirit of this utility model.

Claims

1. A convenient reflective cone, characterized in that: The device includes a cone (1) which is a hollow structure; the cone (1) has a mounting groove (2) for mounting a reflective material (5), the depth of the mounting groove (2) is greater than the thickness of the reflective material (5), and the mounting groove (2) is arranged circumferentially along the cone (1) and recessed into the outer surface of the cone (1); there are multiple mounting grooves (2), and the multiple mounting grooves (2) are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the cone (1).

2. The convenient reflective cone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner surface of the cone (1) is provided with a wear-resistant layer (6), and the wear-resistant layer (6) is positioned corresponding to the mounting groove (2).

3. The convenient reflective cone according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wear-resistant layer (6) is integrally formed with the cone (1).

4. The convenient reflective cone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reflective material (5) is embedded in the mounting groove (2).

5. The convenient reflective cone according to claim 4, characterized in that: The thickness of the reflective material (5) is less than 1 mm.

6. The convenient reflective cone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cone (1) is flat.

7. The convenient reflective cone according to claim 6, characterized in that: A ventilation hole (7) is provided at the top of the cone (1) and communicates with the interior of the cone (1).

8. The convenient reflective cone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cone (1) has a base (3) at its bottom.

9. A convenient reflective cone according to claim 8, characterized in that: The base (3) has feet (4) at the bottom.

10. A convenient reflective cone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reflective material (5) is a reflective film.

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