Automotive Accessory # 330

Otto Puzzell · October 12, 2012, 05:22:40 AM

For one point: What is that thing, and what does it do?

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Otto Puzzell · October 19, 2012, 03:32:44 AM

Experts?

Iluvatar · October 19, 2012, 06:40:16 AM

Reflector?

Otto Puzzell · October 19, 2012, 07:46:20 AM

Yes, but this one has a difference.

gilescooperuk · October 20, 2012, 07:03:14 AM

It comes with a second-hand attachment - sorry

Back on topic - the reflector looks like a prism. So is it intended to reflect in more than one direction simultaneously.

Otto Puzzell · October 20, 2012, 07:57:28 AM

It has another somewhat unique feature that increases its visibility

D-type · October 20, 2012, 09:35:58 AM

It collects light from all directions: above, sides and from behind, and reflects all the light backwards. Because of the multiple light sources the light flickers making it more visible. And it is also visible in daylight.

Otto Puzzell · October 20, 2012, 03:24:05 PM

Quote from: D-type on October 20, 2012, 09:35:58 AM
It collects light from all directions: above, sides and from behind, and reflects all the light backwards. Because of the multiple light sources the light flickers making it more visible. And it is also visible in daylight.

That is not the solution

RayTheRat · October 20, 2012, 04:26:57 PM

Is it illuminated with a lamp?

Otto Puzzell · October 21, 2012, 03:04:18 AM

Quote from: RayTheRat on October 20, 2012, 04:26:57 PM
Is it illuminated with a lamp?

Only those lamps on other vehicles that shine at it

gilescooperuk · October 24, 2012, 02:41:39 PM

Is the special feature down to what it is made of?

Otto Puzzell · October 24, 2012, 02:57:59 PM

Not quite that specific. More than one material could be used to give it the functionality that makes it special.

RayTheRat · October 24, 2012, 11:16:38 PM

Could it be as simple as a reflector that diffuses light from each of the facets to make it more visible? If so, it didn't catch on, except for blue dots.

streamliner · October 25, 2012, 01:27:51 AM

Does it redirect the light it collects towards something like a license plate?

Otto Puzzell · October 25, 2012, 02:54:17 AM

Quote from: RayTheRat on October 24, 2012, 11:16:38 PM
Could it be as simple as a reflector that diffuses light from each of the facets to make it more visible? If so, it didn't catch on, except for blue dots.

No, that's not it.

Otto Puzzell · October 25, 2012, 02:54:36 AM

Quote from: streamliner on October 25, 2012, 01:27:51 AM
Does it redirect the light it collects towards something like a license plate?

No, that's not it

Otto Puzzell · October 25, 2012, 03:26:57 AM

The special part of this reflector is not the lens at all.

Iluvatar · October 25, 2012, 07:14:53 AM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on October 25, 2012, 03:26:57 AM
The special part of this reflector is not the lens at all.

magnetic? (to fix to the bumper)

Otto Puzzell · October 25, 2012, 07:29:49 AM

No, that's not it.

gilescooperuk · October 28, 2012, 02:06:22 PM

Is it to do with the reflecting material?

Otto Puzzell · October 28, 2012, 02:33:07 PM

No

The previous guess was closer

gilescooperuk · October 28, 2012, 02:36:54 PM

so it is to do with the mounting method?

sixtee5cuda · October 28, 2012, 03:08:14 PM

Does the top, round section spin?

RayTheRat · October 28, 2012, 03:10:11 PM

Totally off the wall guess: First use of double-sided tape to afix a reflector?

Otto Puzzell · October 28, 2012, 03:11:46 PM

Quote from: gilescooperuk on October 28, 2012, 02:36:54 PM
so it is to do with the mounting method?

Not the method exactly, but yes

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