Vehicle trim element comprising a movable image generating unit

Abstract

The invention provides a decorative element (1) comprising a body (2) comprising at least one first portion (8), at least one semi-reflective blade (4), at least one image generating unit (6) extending facing an outer face (16) of the semi-reflective blade (4). The image generating unit (6) is movable between a reflection position in which a light beam emitted by the image generating unit (6) is partially reflected on the outer face (16) of the semi-reflective blade (4) and at least one other position in which the semi-reflective blade (4) does not generate an image by reflection of a light beam emitted by the image generating unit (6).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a type of vehicle decorative element, which includes:

[0002] - an ontology, which includes at least one first part;

[0003] - At least one semi-reflective blade, the at least one semi-reflective blade extending between an inner surface of the outer surface of the first part of the body facing the body and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface,

[0004] - At least one image generating unit extends outward toward the semi-reflective blade and is arranged to emit a beam of light when the image generating unit is activated. Background Technology

[0005] It is known to set up image generation units in decorative elements such as dashboards or center consoles to display images on the outer surface of the decorative elements.

[0006] When active, the image generation unit displays various types of information, such as information related to the operation of vehicles.

[0007] Such an image generating unit is, for example, arranged on a portion of the decorative element that extends toward the outer surface of the coating element. The image generating unit is then arranged to emit an image toward the outer surface of the coating element, and the image is then displayed on the outer surface of the coating element by reflection from the image generating unit.

[0008] The outer surface of the coated element is typically at least partially reflective so as to reflect the image projected by the image generating unit toward the user located in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

[0009] This arrangement is advantageous because it allows the decorative elements to have a uniform appearance in and around the display area of ​​the image generated by the image generating unit, especially when the image generating unit is not activated, this appearance is imparted by the outer surface of the coated elements.

[0010] To improve the visual quality of decorative elements when the image generation unit is activated, it has been proposed to project an image onto a semi-reflective blade that forms part of the outer surface of the decorative element, with the inner surface of the blade extending towards the decorative element. This semi-reflective blade generates a virtual image in the plane between the decorative element and the blade, which appears to float outside the outer surface to the user. The floating image creates a surprising effect for the user.

[0011] However, while the generation of floating images is suitable for displaying simple information or animations, its use is not satisfactory for displaying certain content, especially audiovisual content intended to be displayed "flat" on conventional display surfaces (such as screens), and / or content requiring more contrast or brightness. Additionally, when using an image generation unit, it increases the size of decorative elements, which can be problematic, especially when not using an image generation unit. Summary of the Invention

[0012] One objective of this invention is to provide a decorative element that improves the visual experience of vehicle users, particularly by providing modularity in the nature or quality of the visible image from the image generation unit.

[0013] Therefore, the present invention relates to a decorative element of the type described above, wherein an image generating unit is movable relative to a first part of the body and a semi-reflective blade between a reflective position and at least one other position different from the reflective position, wherein in the reflective position, a light beam emitted by the image generating unit is partially reflected on the outside of the semi-reflective blade, such that the reflected image is visible from the outside of the decorative element, and in at least one other position, the semi-reflective blade does not generate an image through the reflection of the light beam emitted by the image generating unit.

[0014] By making the image generating unit movable relative to the semi-reflective blade, the quality of the images generated by the image generating unit can be altered. These images are, for example, floating images in a reflective position, while in another position, where the semi-reflective blade does not generate an image through reflection of the light beam from the image generating unit, the image generating unit can be directly visible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle receiving the decorative element, such that the image is displayed planarly on the image generating unit. The size of the decorative element can also be reduced by providing an alternative position in which the image generating unit is, for example, folded back against the semi-reflective blade, particularly when the image generating unit is not in use. This alternative position then extends the field of view of the vehicle occupants beyond the decorative element, particularly when the decorative element is mounted behind the windshield, for example, in the case of a dashboard.

[0015] The decorative element according to the invention may include one or more of the following features, which may be considered individually or combined in any technically feasible manner:

[0016] - When the image generating unit moves between a reflective position and other positions, the image generating unit is close to the outside of the semi-reflective blade, the other position being a closed position, in which the image generating unit shields at least a portion of the outside of the semi-reflective blade from the outside of the decorative element, and the image generating unit is closed in this position.

[0017] - The image generating unit extends substantially parallel to the outside of the semi-reflective blade in the closed position;

[0018] - As the image generating unit moves between a reflection position and other positions, the image generating unit moves away from the outside of the semi-reflective blade. These other positions are interval positions in which the light beam emitted by the image generating unit is guided toward the outside of the decorative element and is not reflected on the outer surface of the semi-reflective blade.

[0019] - The image generating unit is capable of moving between the reflection position and multiple other positions. When the image generating unit moves between one of the reflection position and other positions, the image generating unit moves toward or away from the outside of the semi-reflective blade.

[0020] - The image generating unit can rotate between the reflection position and other positions, and the angle formed between the image generating unit and the outside of the semi-reflective blade increases or decreases as the image generating unit moves from the reflection position to other positions.

[0021] - The body includes a second part extending toward the first part, and the image generation unit is installed in the second part of the body.

[0022] - The second part of the body can move, together with the image generating unit, between the reflection position and other positions relative to the first part of the body.

[0023] -The image generating unit is able to move between a reflection position and other positions relative to the second part of the body;

[0024] - The image generating unit and the semi-reflective blade are arranged to generate a virtual image extending between the inner surface of the semi-reflective blade and the outer surface of the first part of the body at the reflection position of the image generating unit. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Other aspects and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the following description, which is given only by way of non-limiting example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0026] [ Figure 1 ]- Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view showing a decorative element according to the invention, wherein the image generating unit is in a reflective position;

[0027] [ Figure 2 ]- Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of the decorative element, wherein the image generating unit is located in another position corresponding to the closed position.

[0028] [ Figure 3 ]- Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of the decorative elements, wherein the image generating units are located at different positions corresponding to the interval positions, and

[0029] [ Figure 4 ]- Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of the decorative element, wherein the image generating unit is located in yet another different position corresponding to another interval position. Detailed Implementation

[0030] refer to Figure 1 The text describes a vehicle decorative element 1, which includes a body 2, a semi-reflective blade 4, and at least one image generating unit 6. This decorative element forms, for example, a vehicle dashboard, center console, door panel, etc.

[0031] The body 2 is arranged to impart its overall shape and mechanical properties to the decorative element 1. The body 2 includes at least a first portion 8 that extends in a portion of the passenger compartment of the vehicle that is visible to at least one occupant of the vehicle. In the example shown in the figure, the decorative element 1 is a dashboard, and the first portion 8 corresponds to the lower portion of the body 2 that extends toward the front occupants of the vehicle and serves as a support for several functional elements, such as an instrument panel, glove box, audio and / or air conditioning system, etc.

[0032] According to the embodiment shown in the figure, the body 2 also includes a second portion 10 that extends toward at least a portion of the first portion 8 of the body 2. The second portion 10 is movable away from the first portion 8 in the height direction Z, for example, corresponding to the height of the vehicle in the case of an instrument panel. Therefore, when the decorative element 1 is an instrument panel, the second portion 10 protrudes from the first portion 8 in the longitudinal direction L, as shown, similar to a protective cover for the first portion 8. The longitudinal direction L is substantially perpendicular to the height direction Z. In the case of an instrument panel, the longitudinal direction L corresponds, for example, to the front-rear direction of the vehicle. According to one embodiment, the second portion 10 itself consists of several sub-parts, as will be described in more detail later.

[0033] The first portion 8 of the body includes an outer surface 12 that forms a portion of the first portion 8 visible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. According to one embodiment, the first portion 8 of the body includes coating elements forming the outer surface 12 of the first portion 8 of the body. According to the embodiment shown in the figures, at least the outer surface 12 of the first portion 8 of the body 2 has an L-shaped cross-section in a plane including the longitudinal direction L and the height direction Z.

[0034] "Inside" and "behind" refer to the parts of the passenger compartment of a vehicle with decorative elements installed, while "outside" and "in front" refer to the parts of the passenger compartment of a vehicle.

[0035] The semi-reflective blade 4 extends between the inner surface 14 of the outer surface 12 facing the first part 8 of the body and the outer surface 16 opposite to the inner surface 14. The inner surface forms at least a portion of the visible surface of the decorative element 1, and the outer surface forms at least a portion of the visible surface of the decorative element 1 at least at the reflection position of the image generating unit 6, such as... Figure 1 As shown and described in more detail later. The visible surface refers to the surface of the vehicle that is visible to the passengers when the decorative element 1 is installed in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The semi-reflective blade 4 is attached, for example, at one or each of its ends to the first part 8 and / or to the second part 10 of the body 2.

[0036] At least a portion of the outer surface 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4 defines at least one display area corresponding to the area where the image generating unit 6 emits a beam of light at the reflection position, as will be described later.

[0037] As will be described in more detail later, the image generation unit 6 is capable of... Figure 1 The aforementioned reflection positions and at least one other position (preferably, such as...) are shown. Figures 2 to 4 Move between the multiple other locations shown.

[0038] The display of the image by the image generation unit 6 and the semi-reflective blade 4, which are in a reflective position, will now be described.

[0039] exist Figure 1 In the shown reflection position, the first image generating unit 6 extends outward 16 toward the semi-reflective blade 4 and is arranged to emit a light beam toward the display area when the first image generating unit 6 is activated. The light beam emitted by the image generating unit 6 is arranged to represent, for example, specific patterns (such as images) or icons representing certain functions of the vehicle (such as temperature regulation or multimedia management in the passenger cabin). The image generating unit 6 may further broadcast audiovisual content, such as videos or movies.

[0040] The image generating unit 6 is mounted, for example, in the second part 10 of the body 2 so as to face the outside 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4 in the reflective position. In this position, the image generating unit 6 is substantially not directly visible from the outside of the decorative element 1, for example. In other words, in the reflective position, a user sitting facing the decorative element 1 will not directly see the light emitted by the image generating unit 6, but only its reflection on the outside 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4, as will now be described.

[0041] With the image generating unit 6 installed in the second part 10 of the body 2 (which is spaced apart from the first part 8 in the height direction Z), the light beam emitted by the image generating unit 6 is guided substantially in the height direction Z toward the outside 16 of the first part 8 of the body 2.

[0042] As previously noted, the semi-reflective vane 4 is configured to reflect at least partially the light beam received from the first image generating unit 6 onto the display area. "Configured to reflect" is understood to mean that when a light beam with a wavelength between 400 nm and 750 nm irradiates the outer surface 16 and / or inner surface 14 of the semi-reflective vane 4, the light beam is partially reflected by the semi-reflective vane 4. For example, the semi-reflective vane has a reflectivity between 20% and 30%. In other words, between 20% and 30% of the electromagnetic energy of the incident light beam with a wavelength between 400 nm and 750 nm is reflected by the semi-reflective vane 4, and the remaining percentage of electromagnetic energy is transmitted through the semi-reflective vane 4.

[0043] The semi-reflective blade 4 is at least partially transparent. Users in the passenger compartment of the vehicle can see through the semi-reflective blade 4 when the image generating unit 6 is inactive and when the first image generating unit 6 is active.

[0044] When the light beam emitted by the first image generating unit 6 in the reflective position strikes the semi-reflective blade 4, the first part of the light beam is reflected toward the outside of the decorative element 1 (i.e. toward the user's eye), and the second part is refracted toward the inner surface 14 of the semi-reflective blade 4 in the space extending between the inner surface 14 of the semi-reflective blade 4 and the outer surface 12 of the first part 8 of the body 2.

[0045] In order to direct the reflected beam toward the user, the semi-reflective blade (4) is tilted relative to the height Z. Therefore, the inner surface (14) and outer surface (16) of the semi-reflective blade (4) form an angle between 30° and 60° with the height Z, for example, approximately 45°.

[0046] The light beam is reflected toward the user, thereby creating a virtual image on the inner side of the semi-reflective blade 4. In other words, the user observing the outer surface 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4 has the perception that the observed image extends behind or beyond the semi-reflective blade 4; more specifically, the observed image extends along the longitudinal direction L between the inner surface 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4 and the outer surface 12 of the first portion 8 of the body 2. The semi-reflective blade 4 is also tilted relative to the longitudinal direction L, forming an angle between 30° and 60°, for example, approximately 45°. Due to the orientation of the semi-reflective blade 4, the virtual image visible to the user extends, for example, in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L.

[0047] The semi-reflective blade 4 is made of, for example, a plastic material (e.g., polymethyl methacrylate), and / or glass. The semi-reflective blade 4 has, for example, a thickness measured between the inner surface 14 and the outer surface 16, which is between 4 mm and 5 mm when the semi-reflective blade 4 is made of a plastic material, and at least 2 mm when the semi-reflective blade 4 is made of glass. At least the outer surface 16, and preferably also the inner surface 14, of the semi-reflective blade 4 are flat surfaces. "Flat" is understood to mean that the outer surface 16 and preferably also the inner surface 14 are substantially flat, with a maximum deviation of 0.5 mm per 100 mm.

[0048] In other positions, the semi-reflective blade 4 does not generate an image by reflecting the light beam emitted by the image generating unit 6. In other words, the image generating unit 6 is moved relative to the semi-reflective blade to prevent or stop the light beam emitted by the image generating unit 6 from being reflected by the semi-reflective blade 4 toward the exterior of the decorative element 1, as will be described in more detail later. For this purpose, in other positions, the image generating unit 6 is closer to the semi-reflective blade 4 than in the reflecting position (e.g., Figure 2 As shown), or move away from the semi-reflective blades (such as...). Figure 3 and Figure 4 (As shown). For this purpose, the image generating unit 6 can rotate between the reflection position and other positions, for example.

[0049] According to one embodiment, the second part 10 of the body 2 can rotate together with the image generating unit 6 between a reflection position and other positions, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown. In this case, the second part 10 of the body 2 is hinged to the first part 8, for example, about a rotation axis R1 extending in the lateral direction T, which is approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L and the height direction Z. In this way, the second part 10 can move toward or away from the first part 8, thereby moving the image generating unit 6 carried by the second part 10 between a reflective position and another position.

[0050] Alternatively or otherwise, when the second part 10 is composed of several sub-parts (e.g., two sub-parts), the image generating unit 6 is mounted on one of the sub-parts, and this sub-part is rotatably movable relative to the other sub-parts between a reflective position and other positions, together with the image generating unit 6. In this case, the sub-part that does not carry the image generating unit 6 is fixed, for example, relative to the first part 8, and the other sub-parts are rotatable relative to the fixed sub-part about a rotation axis R1. In this way, the rotation axis R1 can extend at any point along the second part 10 in the longitudinal direction L to allow rotation of the image generating unit 6.

[0051] exist Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 In this diagram, the rotation axis R1 is shown as the transition between the first part 8 and the second part 10. However, it should be understood that this rotation axis can be shifted longitudinally L toward the opposite end of the second part 10 to modify the rotational kinematics of the image generating unit 6 relative to the first part 8 and / or relative to another sub-part of the second part 10, as will be described in more detail later. Alternatively or otherwise, the image generating unit 6 can rotate relative to the second part 10 of the body 2 between a reflective position and other positions, such as... Figure 3 As shown. In this case, the image generating unit 6 is hinged to the second part 10 about a rotation axis R2 extending in the lateral direction T. Therefore, the image generating unit 6 can move relative to the second part 10, particularly in the position where the image generating unit 6 extends into the housing 18 of the second part 10 in the reflective position and Figure 3 As shown, the image generating unit 6 extends out of the housing 18 and is movable substantially between a position projecting from the second part 10 in the height direction Z or slightly inclined in the height direction Z. The housing 18 is provided, for example, with a window extending towards the outer surface 16 of the display area facing the semi-reflective blade 4, such that when the image generating unit 6 extends into the housing 18, the light beam emitted by the image generating unit 6 reaches the display area. Similar to the rotation axis R1, the rotation axis R2 can extend at any point along the image generating unit 6 in the longitudinal direction L to allow the image generating unit 6 to rotate, thereby changing the rotational movement of the image generating unit 6 relative to the second part 10, as will be described in more detail later.

[0052] When the image generating unit 6 is closer to the semi-reflective blade 4 in other positions, these other positions are referred to as "closed positions," and as the image generating unit 6 moves from the reflecting position to the approaching position, the angle formed between the image generating unit 6 and the outer 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4 decreases.

[0053] Therefore, in the closed position, the image generating unit 6 shields at least a portion of the outer surface 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4, making that portion invisible from the outside of the decorative element 1. For example, the closed position is useful when the image generating unit 6 is not activated or is off and does not emit light. In this case, it is not necessary to maintain the visibility of the outer surface 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4 from the outside of the decorative element, so the decorative element does not emit an image by reflecting the light beam emitted by the image generating unit 6, and the image generating unit 6 can be folded back toward the semi-reflective blade 4 to reduce the space occupied by the decorative element 1, particularly in the height direction Z. This embodiment is particularly advantageous when the entire second part 10 carrying the image generating unit 6 is movable to the closed position to shield the entire semi-reflective blade 4 and the outer surface 12 of the first part 8, such as... Figure 2As shown. The second part 10 then forms a cover for the decorative element, which can be placed in a closed position to clear the view of vehicle passengers when the image generating unit 6 is not in use. Therefore, when the decorative element 1 is a dashboard, for example, the closed position clears the lower part of the vehicle's windshield and improves the view through it.

[0054] For example, this closed position causes the image generating unit 6, and advantageously the entire inner surface of the second portion 10 extends substantially parallel to the outer surface 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4. According to one embodiment, the inner surface of the second portion 10 extends against the outer surface 16 of the semi-reflective blade in the closed position.

[0055] When the image generating unit 6 moves away from the semi-reflective blade 4 in another position (referred to as the "interval position"), and as the image generating unit 6 moves from the reflective position to the closed position, the angle formed between the image generating unit 6 and the outside 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4 increases.

[0056] In the intermittent position, the image generating unit 6 emits a light beam directly toward the passenger compartment of the vehicle. In other words, in the intermittent position, the light beam emitted by the image generating unit 6 is not reflected on the outer surface 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4 before it becomes visible to the vehicle occupants. Therefore, in the intermittent position, the image generated by the image generating unit 6 is directly visible on it, allowing the image generating unit 6 to then be used like a conventional screen. This position is particularly advantageous for displaying audiovisual content and / or complex, detailed images because the image is displayed planarly on the image generating unit 6 and has improved contrast compared to a floating image obtained in the reflective position.

[0057] In the intermittent position, the angle between the image generating unit 6 and the outer 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4 can be adjusted to set the orientation of the image generating unit 6 and adapt it to, for example, the position and / or shape of one or more people observing the image generating unit 6 in the intermittent position.

[0058] Alternatively, and as described above, the rotation axis R1 of the sub-part of the second part 10 and / or the rotation axis R2 of the image generating unit 6 may be positioned in the longitudinal direction L such that, in other positions, the image generating unit 6 is directly visible from the vehicle passenger compartment without moving away from the semi-reflective blade 4. In this way, the image generating unit may be tilted toward the semi-reflective blade 4 so as to insert itself between the semi-reflective blade 4 and the vehicle passenger compartment while emitting a beam toward the vehicle passenger compartment. In other words, in this other position, the image is visible in the same area as the reflection position, but the image is displayed directly on the image generating unit 6, rather than being reflected by the semi-reflective blade 4. This rotational kinematics can be achieved by placing the rotation axis R1 of the sub-part of the second part 10 or the rotation axis R2 of the image generating unit 6 at the edge of the image generating unit, which is opposite in the longitudinal direction L to the edge of the image generating unit 6 closest to the junction between the first part 8 and the second part 10.

[0059] Advantageously, the image generating unit 6 can move together with and / or independently of the second part 10 between a reflection position and a plurality of other positions corresponding to a closed position and / or an intermittent position. It should be noted that the light beam emitted by the image generating unit 6 generates a floating virtual image visible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle only in the reflection position; all other positions correspond to positions where the image generating unit 6 obscures at least a portion of the outer surface 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4, or positions where the light beam emitted by the image generating unit 6 is not reflected on the outer surface 16 of the semi-reflective blade 4.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the decorative element 1 includes a plurality of image generating units 6 that are adjacent to or spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction T. In this case, the second part 10 of the body 2 is movable relative to the first part 8, for example, to move the group of image generating units 6 together between a reflective position and other positions. Alternatively or otherwise, each image generating unit 6 may be movable relative to the second part 10 so that the image generating units 6 move independently of each other between a reflective position and other positions.

[0061] According to this embodiment, the decorative element 1 may include a single semi-reflective blade 4 for a plurality of image generating units 6, or a plurality of semi-reflective blades, each semi-reflective blade 4 extending toward the image generating unit 6.

[0062] The aforementioned decorative element 1 provides a high degree of modularity in image display. Furthermore, when the image generation unit is deactivated by placing the second part 10 of the body 2 in the closed position, the decorative element 1 maintains a satisfactory appearance and reduces its footprint.

Claims

1. A vehicle decorative element (1), the vehicle decorative element comprising: - Body (2), the body includes at least one first part (8); - At least one semi-reflective blade (4), the at least one semi-reflective blade extending between the inner surface (14) of the outer surface (12) of the first portion (8) facing the body (2) and the outer surface (16) opposite to the inner surface (14) of the outer surface (12) facing the body (2), - At least one image generating unit (6) extends toward the outer surface (16) of the semi-reflective blade (4) and is arranged to emit a light beam when the image generating unit (6) is activated. The image generating unit (6) is characterized in that it is movable relative to the first part (8) of the body (2) and the semi-reflective blade (4) between a reflection position and at least one other position different from the reflection position, in which the light beam emitted by the image generating unit (6) is partially reflected on the outside (16) of the semi-reflective blade (4) such that the reflected image is visible from the outside of the decorative element (1), and in the at least one other position, the semi-reflective blade (4) does not generate an image by reflection of the light beam emitted by the image generating unit (6).

2. The decorative element according to claim 1, wherein when the image generating unit (6) moves between the reflective position and the other position, the image generating unit is close to the outside (16) of the semi-reflective blade (4), the other position being a closed position in which the image generating unit (6) shields at least a portion of the outside (16) of the semi-reflective blade (4) from the outside of the decorative element, the image generating unit (6) being closed in the position.

3. The decorative element according to claim 2, wherein the image generating unit (6) extends substantially parallel to the outer surface (16) of the semi-reflective blade (4) in the closed position.

4. The decorative element according to claim 1, wherein when the image generating unit (6) moves between the reflective position and the other position, the image generating unit moves away from the outside (16) of the semi-reflective blade (4), the other position being an interval position in which the light beam emitted by the image generating unit (6) is guided toward the outside of the decorative element and is not reflected on the outside (16) of the semi-reflective blade (4).

5. The decorative element according to claim 1, wherein the image generating unit (6) is movable between the reflective position and a plurality of other positions, and when the image generating unit (6) moves between one of the reflective position and the other positions, the image generating unit moves toward or away from the outside (16) of the semi-reflective blade (4).

6. The decorative element according to claim 1, wherein the image generating unit (6) is rotatable between the reflective position and the other position, and the angle formed between the image generating unit (6) and the outer surface (16) of the semi-reflective blade (4) increases or decreases as the image generating unit (6) moves from the reflective position to the other position.

7. The decorative element according to claim 1, wherein the body (2) includes a second portion (10) extending toward the first portion (8), and the image generating unit (6) is mounted in the second portion (10) of the body (2).

8. The decorative element according to claim 7, wherein the second portion (10) of the body (2) is movable together with the image generating unit (6) relative to the first portion (8) of the body (2) between the reflective position and the other position.

9. The decorative element according to claim 7, wherein the image generating unit (6) is movable relative to the second part (10) of the body (2) between the reflective position and the other position.

10. The decorative element according to claim 1, wherein the image generating unit (1) and the semi-reflective blade (4) are arranged to generate a virtual image extending between the inner surface (14) of the semi-reflective blade (4) and the outer surface (12) of the first portion (8) of the body (2) at the reflection position of the image generating unit (6).

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