Interior fitting for a vehicle and method for operating an interior fitting

Abstract

The invention relates to an interior fitting (10) for a vehicle, comprising one or more charging areas (11) for mobile devices (12), wherein each charging area (11) has a base (13) for placing mobile devices (12), a charging unit (14) per charging area (11) for inductive and / or wireless charging of the mobile devices (12), and a decorative element (15) per charging area (11) for providing a surface decoration (16), wherein the decorative element (15) forms the base (13) of the corresponding charging area (11), wherein the decorative element (15) comprises a decorative layer (17) with a front (18) designed as a visible side and a back (19) opposite the front (18) and a carrier (20) arranged on the back (19) of the decorative layer (17). The invention further relates to a method for operating an interior fitting (10).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an interior fitting part for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, and a method for operating an interior fitting part, in particular such an interior fitting part.

[0002] Interior trim parts for a vehicle are understood to include, in particular, automotive interior trim parts, decorative parts (also known as trim parts), and / or trim parts for the vehicle interior. Numerous interior trim parts are installed in the vehicle interior, such as door panels, console and instrument panels, as well as center console panels or center console covers.

[0003] Wireless charging of mobile devices has become a common technology. Many vehicles are equipped with charging stations for wireless charging of mobile devices, or can be equipped with such charging stations to enable charging while driving. However, conventional charging stations are sometimes additional components that require additional installation space or room in the vehicle. Furthermore, these charging stations are often visually unappealing. Furthermore, these charging stations offer no other functions besides charging.

[0004] The invention is based on the object of specifying a new interior fitting part for a vehicle, in particular a new interior fitting part which at least largely avoids the aforementioned disadvantages of the prior art.

[0005] Furthermore, it is an object of the invention to provide a new method for operating an interior fitting part, in particular such an interior fitting part.

[0006] This object is achieved with regard to the interior fitting part by the features of claim 1 and with regard to the method by the features of claim 12. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are specified in the respective dependent claims.

[0007] The interior fitting part according to the invention comprises one or more charging areas for mobile terminals, wherein each charging area has a base for placing mobile terminals, a charging unit per charging area for inductive and / or wireless charging of the mobile terminals, and a decorative element per charging area for providing a surface decoration, wherein the decorative element forms the base of the corresponding charging area, wherein the decorative element comprises a decorative layer with a front side formed as a visible side and a back side opposite the front side and a carrier arranged on the back side of the decorative layer.

[0008] The advantages of the invention lie in particular in the fact that a charging station with decorative surface materials is created. Furthermore, the interior fitting part offers functional variation, in particular through intelligent lighting control. Furthermore, the interior fitting part preferably has a geometry that provides a non-slip storage for the mobile device.

[0009] The interior trim part is in particular a cover for a center console or a center console itself. The interior trim part has a substantially S-shaped cross-section parallel to its longitudinal axis.

[0010] The decorative layer is preferably or comprises a wood veneer and / or stone and / or paper and / or fabric and / or textile and / or cork and / or plastic and / or carbon-look materials. The decorative layer is preferably formed from a non-conductive material. The decorative layer is preferably at least partially translucent.

[0011] The mobile device can be a mobile phone, a cell phone, a smartphone, a tablet, a computer, a laptop, a pager, a watch, in particular a smartwatch, or similar.

[0012] The carrier is preferably a plastic carrier. The carrier can be injection-molded onto the back of the decorative layer or manufactured by injection molding and attached, for example, glued, to the back of the decorative layer.

[0013] With regard to the carrier, "on the back of the decorative layer" does not necessarily mean that the carrier must be arranged directly and / or immediately on the back of the decorative layer. The carrier should simply be arranged on the side opposite the front side of the decorative layer, which is designed as the visible side. Additional layers, in particular intermediate layers such as a stabilizing layer, can also be arranged between the decorative layer and the carrier, so that the carrier is arranged (only) indirectly on the back of the decorative layer.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the interior fitting part comprises a plurality of loading areas, wherein at least two loading areas are arranged in the front area of ​​the interior fitting part, in particular one loading area each for the driver and the front passenger, and at least a third loading area is arranged in the rear area of ​​the interior fitting part, wherein the third loading area is provided in particular for passengers on the rear seat.

[0015] The "front area" refers specifically to the area located at the front of the vehicle when the interior trim component is installed, i.e., the area oriented toward the windshield. The "rear area" refers specifically to the area opposite the front area, which is oriented toward the rear seat of the vehicle.

[0016] Preferably, the floor of the loading area(s) each has an inclination, in particular relative to the horizontal and / or vertical, so that a mobile device placed on the floor slides into a loading position when placed on the floor, wherein the mobile device is secured in the loading position against falling out of the loading area. The inclination is in particular between 10° and 40°, preferably between 15° and 30°, particularly preferably 22°, relative to the center console, in particular inclined outwards in each case.

[0017] The two front loading areas are preferably arranged adjacent to one another. The floors of the two front loading areas preferably have an at least predominantly horizontal orientation with a horizontal inclination. In particular, the floors of the two front loading areas are arranged higher in the center of the interior fitting part than at the edge of the interior fitting part. The floors of the two front loading areas have, in particular, a V-shaped cross-section when viewed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L of the interior fitting part. The floor of the rear loading area preferably has an at least predominantly vertical orientation with a vertical inclination.

[0018] According to a further development of the invention, the interior trim part has a frame, wherein the frame surrounds the loading area(s) at least partially, in particular completely. The frame is made in particular of chrome and / or aluminum and / or wood.

[0019] Preferably, the frame has an inner surface oriented towards the loading area(s), wherein the inner surface is raised relative to the respective adjacent floor and / or protrudes above the floor, so that the inner surface prevents the mobile terminal from slipping out of a loading position in the loading area, in particular while driving.

[0020] The term charging position refers in particular to a position of the mobile device in which it rests on the floor of a charging area and inductive and / or wireless charging is possible.

[0021] In particular, slipping of the mobile device from the charging position is prevented by the inclination of the floor of the corresponding charging area in combination with the raised and / or protruding inner surface of the frame relative to the floor.

[0022] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the interior trim part comprises a first lighting unit per loading area for illuminating the front side of the decorative layer of the corresponding decorative element, wherein the light emanating from the first lighting unit preferably shines from above onto the front side of the decorative layer (so-called incident light). Incident light is understood, in particular, to mean light that strikes a surface and thus highlights the decoration of that surface.

[0023] The first lighting unit is preferably an LED strip, particularly preferably an RGB LED strip. Furthermore, the first lighting unit is designed in particular to generate optical effects, in particular one or more lighting schemes or lighting patterns. If the LED strip is an RGB LED strip, the light from the respective RGB LEDs is preferably split, so that a directed light is generated on the surface decoration, which is split into the primary colors (red, green, blue).

[0024] It can be provided that the first lighting unit is arranged on at least one section of the inner surface of the frame, wherein the section is preferably arranged adjacent to the loading area corresponding to the first lighting unit.

[0025] Alternatively or additionally, the first lighting unit is arranged on a portion of the inner surface of the frame which is arranged perpendicular to the loading unit of the corresponding loading area.

[0026] It can be provided that the decorative element comprises a stabilizing layer, wherein the stabilizing layer is arranged on the back of the decorative layer, wherein the stabilizing layer comprises an adhesive layer and / or a nonwoven.

[0027] Furthermore, it can be provided that the charging unit is arranged on the rear side of the decorative element support of the corresponding charging area. In particular, the charging unit is arranged on the decorative element, in particular on the rear side of the decorative element support, in such a way that a maximum distance of 5 mm between a coil of the charging unit and a coil of the mobile device is not exceeded.

[0028] According to a further development of the invention, it is provided that the interior fitting part comprises a second lighting unit for each loading area for backlighting and / or transilluminating the decorative layer of the decorative element of the corresponding loading area.

[0029] The second lighting unit preferably comprises one or more LEDs, in particular side-shooter LEDs. It can be provided that the LEDs form an LED strip. In particular, the LEDs are arranged in a surface light guide. The surface light guide can be made of a transparent or translucent plastic, in particular PMMA. The surface light guide can be laser-structured. Particularly preferably, the surface light guide is arranged on or in the decorative element. The light is coupled into the decorative element by means of the second lighting unit in particular from at least one, preferably from two or four, sides. The second lighting unit can be arranged on the rear and / or on the front of the decorative element. Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the second lighting unit is arranged on one or more side sections of the decorative element.

[0030] Preferably, the interior fitting part comprises a control device, wherein the control device comprises a microcontroller and / or one or more sensors for each charging area for detecting the presence of mobile terminals, for example NFC sensors (Near Field Communication sensors) and / or a current detection sensor, such as a shunt resistor and / or an input on the microcontroller.

[0031] The control device is provided and / or designed, in particular, to control the charging unit and / or the first lighting unit and / or the second lighting unit of each charging area. Furthermore, the control device is preferably connected to the charging unit and / or the first lighting unit and / or the second lighting unit of each charging area. Preferably, the charging unit and / or the first lighting unit and / or the second lighting unit of each charging area can be controlled individually and / or separately by means of the control device.

[0032] The microcontroller preferably comprises a digital input and / or an analog input. In particular, the microcontroller is designed to monitor, preferably continuously, the current of the charging unit and / or the sensor(s) for detecting the presence of each charging area, with the digital input being used for the PWM (pulse width modulation) signal of the charging unit and the analog input being used for measuring the current of the charging unit.

[0033] It can be provided that the light emitted by the first lighting unit is dimmed when the presence of a mobile device in the charging area is detected by the presence detection sensor(s). In addition, the light emitted by the second lighting unit can be alternately dimmed up and down. If the mobile device is removed from the charging area, the light emitted by the second lighting unit is dimmed down, particularly slowly. In addition, the light emitted by the first lighting unit is dimmed up again. This process is read and / or controlled via the digital and analog inputs of the microcontroller (NFC and current measurement via shunt resistor).

[0034] The method according to the invention is intended for operating an interior fitting part for a vehicle, in particular the interior fitting part according to the invention, wherein the interior fitting part comprises the following: one or more charging areas for mobile devices, each charging area having a base for placing the mobile devices, a charging unit per charging area for inductive and / or wireless charging of the mobile devices, and a decorative element per charging area for providing a surface decoration, the decorative element forming the base of the corresponding charging area, the decorative element comprising a decorative layer with a front side configured as a visible side and a back side opposite the front side, and a carrier arranged on the back side of the decorative layer, a first lighting unit per charging area for illuminating the front side of the decorative layer of the corresponding decorative element, the light emanating from the first lighting unit preferably shining onto the front side of the decorative layer from above,a second lighting unit for each charging area for backlighting and / or transilluminating the decorative layer of the decorative element of the corresponding charging area, and a control device, wherein the control device comprises a microcontroller and, for each charging area, one or more sensors for detecting the presence of mobile devices, for example NFC sensors and / or a current detection sensor, such as a shunt resistor and / or an input on the microcontroller.

[0035] According to the method according to the invention, a) the presence and / or absence of a mobile terminal in each charging area is checked, in particular continuously, by means of the sensor(s) for presence detection, b1) wherein upon detection of the presence of a mobile terminal in a charging area, the second lighting unit in this charging area is activated and / or dimmed up, and / or the first lighting unit in this charging area is deactivated and / or, in particular, completely dimmed down, and b2) wherein upon detection of the absence of a mobile terminal in a charging area, the first lighting unit in this charging area is activated and / or dimmed up, and / or the second lighting unit in this charging area is deactivated and / or, in particular, completely dimmed down.

[0036] It can be provided that in a first step, in particular before method step a), the first lighting unit of each charging area is activated.

[0037] According to a further development of the method, the first lighting unit, in its activated state, generates one or more lighting schemes or lighting patterns on the front side of the decorative layer of the corresponding decorative element. The lighting pattern can also be created by the decoration in interaction with the light from the first lighting unit.

[0038] It can be provided that the second lighting unit generates a pulsating illumination in its activated state. The pulsating illumination preferably backlights and / or transilluminates the decorative layer of the corresponding decorative element.

[0039] Furthermore, it can be provided that when the presence of a mobile terminal in a charging area is detected, the charging unit of this charging area is activated, and / or that when the absence of a mobile terminal in a charging area is detected, the charging unit of this charging area is deactivated.

[0040] Preferably, the activation and / or deactivation of the first lighting unit and / or the second lighting unit, and preferably the charging unit, of each charging area is controlled by the microcontroller of the control device.

[0041] A further development of the method provides that the microcontroller has a digital input and an analogue input, wherein the current of the charging unit and / or the sensor(s) for detecting the presence of each charging area is checked by means of the microcontroller, preferably continuously, wherein the digital input is used for the PWM signal of the charging units and the analogue input is used for the current measurement of the charging units.

[0042] The invention will be explained in more detail below with regard to further features and advantages by means of the description of exemplary embodiments and with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings. Fig. 1 shows the front section of an embodiment of an interior fitting according to the invention in a three-dimensional representation without a mobile terminal; Fig. 2 shows the front section of an embodiment of an interior fitting according to the invention in a three-dimensional representation with an inserted mobile terminal; Fig. 3 shows an embodiment of an interior fitting part according to the invention in a three-dimensional representation; Fig. 4 the decorative element of an embodiment of an interior fitting part according to the invention in a schematic sectional view.

[0043] Fig. 1 to Fig. 3 each show an interior trim part 10 according to the invention for a vehicle. The interior trim part 10 comprises three charging areas 11 for mobile devices 12. The mobile device 12 can be, for example, a mobile phone, a cell phone, a smartphone, a tablet, a watch, in particular a smartwatch, a computer, a laptop, a pager, or the like.

[0044] Each charging area 11 has a floor 13 for supporting mobile devices 12. Furthermore, the interior trim part 10 comprises a charging unit 14 for each charging area 11 for inductive and / or wireless charging of the mobile devices 12 and a decorative element 15 for each charging area 11 for providing a surface decoration 16, wherein the decorative element 15 forms the floor 13 of the corresponding charging area 11.

[0045] The interior trim part 10 comprises three loading areas 11, two of which are arranged in the front area 21 of the interior trim part 10, one of the two front loading areas 11 being provided for the driver and the other loading area 11 for the front passenger. A third loading area 11 is arranged in the rear area 22 of the interior trim part 10, the third loading area 11 being provided in particular for passengers on the rear seat.

[0046] The decorative element 15 comprises, as Fig. 4 shows a schematic sectional view of a decorative layer 17 with a front side 18 designed as a visible side and a back side 19 opposite the front side 18, and a carrier 20 arranged on the back side 19 of the decorative layer 17. The decorative layer 17 is or preferably comprises a translucent, non-conductive material, for example wood veneer, stone, paper, fabric, cloth, cork, plastic, or materials with a carbon look. The decorative element 15 further comprises a stabilizing layer 26, wherein the stabilizing layer 25 is arranged on the back side 19 of the decorative layer 17 and comprises a fleece. The loading unit 14 is arranged in each case on the back side 27 of the carrier 20 of the decorative element 15 of the corresponding loading area 11.

[0047] The interior fitting part 10 has a cross-section parallel to its longitudinal axis L essentially S-shaped, as Fig. 3 shows. The floor 13 of the loading areas 11 each has an inclination in relation to the horizontal and / or vertical, so that a mobile terminal 12 placed on the floor 13 slides into a loading position when placed on the floor 13, wherein the mobile terminal 12 is secured in the loading position against falling out of the loading area 11. The two front loading areas 11 are arranged adjacent to one another. The floors 13 of the two front loading areas 11 have an at least predominantly horizontal orientation with an inclination in the horizontal. The floors 13 of the two front loading areas 11 are arranged higher in the center of the interior fitting part 10 than at the edge of the interior fitting part 10, as shown in particular Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The floors 13 of the two front loading areas 11 thus have a V-shaped cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L of the interior fitting part 10. The floor 13 of the rear loading area 11 has an at least predominantly vertical orientation with a vertical inclination.

[0048] Furthermore, the interior fitting 10 has a frame 23, wherein the frame 23 at least predominantly surrounds the charging areas 11. The frame 23 has an inner surface 24 oriented toward the charging areas 11, wherein the inner surface 24 is raised relative to the adjacent floor 13 and protrudes above the floor 13, such that the inner surface 24 prevents the mobile terminal 12 from slipping out of a charging position in the charging area 11 while driving. The term "charging position" is understood to mean a position of the mobile terminal 12 in which it rests on the floor 13 of a charging area 11 and an inductive and / or wireless charging process is possible. Fig. Figure 2 shows a mobile device 12 in the charging position in the right-hand charging area 11. In particular, the mobile device 12 is prevented from slipping out of the charging position by the inclination of the floor 13 of the corresponding charging area 11 in combination with the raised and protruding inner surface 24 of the frame 23 relative to the floor 13.

[0049] The interior fitting 10 comprises a first lighting unit 25 for each loading area 11 for illuminating the front side 18 of the decorative layer 17 of the corresponding decorative element 15, wherein the light emanating from the first lighting unit 25 preferably shines from above onto the front side 18 of the decorative layer 17 (so-called incident light). An activated first lighting unit is in Fig. 2 in the left-hand loading area 11. The first lighting unit 25 is an RGB LED strip and is designed to generate optical effects, such as lighting schemes or lighting patterns. The light from the RGB LEDs is split to produce a directed light onto the surface decoration 16, which is split into the primary colors (red, green, blue). The first lighting unit 25 is arranged on a section of the inner surface 24 of the frame 23, wherein the section is arranged adjacent to the loading area 11 corresponding to the first lighting unit 25. The first lighting unit 25 is also arranged on a section of the inner surface 24 of the frame 23 that is arranged perpendicular to the loading unit 14 of the corresponding loading area 11.

[0050] The interior fitting part 10 further comprises a second lighting unit 27 for each loading area 11 for backlighting and / or transilluminating the decorative layer 17 of the decorative element 15 of the corresponding loading area 11. An activated second lighting unit is in Fig. 2 in the right loading area 11 and in Fig. 3 in the rear loading area 11. The second lighting unit 27 is an LED strip with side-shooter LEDs. The LEDs are arranged in a surface light guide made of a transparent or translucent plastic, in particular PMMA, whereby the surface light guide can be laser-structured. The surface light guide is arranged on or in the decorative element 15. The light can be coupled into the decorative element 15 by means of the second lighting unit 27 from two or four sides.

[0051] Furthermore, the interior trim part 10 comprises a control device (not shown in the figures), wherein the control device comprises a microcontroller and one or more sensors for detecting the presence of mobile devices per charging area 11. The sensors are, for example, NFC sensors (Near Field Communication sensors) or current detection sensors, for example, shunt resistors or a special input on the microcontroller.

[0052] The control device is provided and configured to control the charging unit 14, the first lighting unit 25, and the second lighting unit 27 of each charging area 11. The control device is further connected to the charging unit 14, the first lighting unit 25, and the second lighting unit 27 of each charging area 11, whereby these can be controlled individually and / or separately by means of the control device.

[0053] The microcontroller of the control device comprises a digital input and an analog input and is intended to continuously check the current of the charging unit 14 and the sensors for detecting the presence of each charging area 11, wherein the digital input is used for the PWM signal (pulse width modulation signal) of the charging unit 14 and the analog input is used for the current measurement of the charging unit 14.

[0054] An exemplary embodiment of a method according to the invention for operating the above-described interior fitting 10 according to the invention will be described below. According to the method, the presence and / or absence of a mobile terminal 12 in each charging area 11 is continuously checked using the presence detection sensor(s).

[0055] In the initial state, ie without mobile terminals 12 placed on the charging area 11, the first lighting unit 25 of each charging area 11 is activated. In its activated state, the first lighting unit 25 generates one or more lighting schemes or lighting patterns on the front side 18 of the decorative layer 17 of the corresponding decorative element 15, as shown by way of example in the right charging area 11 in Fig. 2 shown.

[0056] Upon detection of the presence of a mobile terminal 12 in a charging area 11, the first lighting unit 25 in this charging area 11 is deactivated or completely dimmed, and the second lighting unit 27 in this charging area 11 is activated. Furthermore, upon detection of the presence of a mobile terminal 12 in the charging area 11, the charging unit 14 of this charging area 11 is activated. This state is in Fig. 2 in the right loading area 11 and in Fig. 3 in the rear loading area 11.

[0057] When activated, the second lighting unit 27 generates a pulsating light to symbolize a charging process. The pulsating light backlights and / or transilluminates the decorative layer 17 of the corresponding decorative element 15.

[0058] Upon detection of the absence of a mobile device 12 in a charging area, for example, after the mobile device 12 has been removed from the charging area 11, the first lighting unit 25 in this charging area 11 is activated, and the second lighting unit 27 in this charging area 11 is deactivated or completely dimmed. Furthermore, upon detection of the absence of a mobile device 12 in a charging area 11, the charging unit 14 of this charging area 11 is deactivated.

[0059] The activation and / or deactivation of the first lighting unit 25, the second lighting unit 27 and the charging unit 14 of each charging area 11 is controlled by the microcontroller of the control device. List of reference symbols 10 Interior part 11 Loading area 12 end devices 13 Floor 14 loading unit 15 decorative element 16 Surface decor 17 decorative layer 18 Front side (decorative layer) 19 Back (decorative layer) 20 carriers 21 front area 22 rear area 23 frames 24 inner surface 25 first lighting unit 26 Stabilization layer 27 second lighting unit L Longitudinal axis

Claims

[1] Interior fitting (10) for a vehicle, comprising one or more charging areas (11) for mobile terminals (12), each charging area (11) having a base (13) for placing mobile terminals (12), a charging unit (14) per charging area (11) for inductive and / or wireless charging of the mobile terminals (12), and a decorative element (15) per loading area (11) for providing a surface decoration (16), wherein the decorative element (15) forms the floor (13) of the corresponding loading area (11), wherein the decorative element (15) comprises a decorative layer (17) with a front side (18) designed as a visible side and a back side (19) opposite the front side (18), and a carrier (20) arranged on the back side (19) of the decorative layer (17). [2] Interior fitting (10) according to claim 1, characterized bythat the interior fitting part (10) comprises a plurality of loading areas (11), wherein at least two loading areas (11) are arranged in the front area (21) of the interior fitting part (10) and at least a third loading area (11) is arranged in the rear area (22) of the interior fitting part (10). [3] Interior fitting (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the floor (13) of the loading area or areas (11) each has an inclination so that a mobile terminal (12) placed on the floor (13) slides into a loading position when placed on the floor (13), wherein the mobile terminal (12) is secured in the loading position against falling out of the loading area (11). [4] Interior fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the interior fitting part (10) has a frame (23), wherein the frame (23) surrounds the loading area(s) (11) at least in sections. [5] Interior fitting (10) according to claim 4, characterized by in that the frame (23) has an inner surface (24) oriented towards the loading area(s) (11), wherein the inner surface (24) is raised relative to the respectively adjacent floor (13) and / or protrudes above the floor (13), so that the inner surface (24) prevents the mobile terminal (12) from slipping out of a loading position in the loading area (11). [6] Interior fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the interior fitting part (10) comprises a first lighting unit (25) per loading area (11) for illuminating the front side (18) of the decorative layer (17) of the corresponding decorative element (15). [7] Interior fitting (10) according to claim 5 and 6, characterized by that the first lighting unit (25) is arranged on at least one section of the inner surface (24) of the frame (23). [8] Interior fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by in that the decorative element (15) comprises a stabilizing layer (26), wherein the stabilizing layer (25) is arranged on the back (19) of the decorative layer (17), wherein the stabilizing layer (25) comprises an adhesive layer and / or a nonwoven. [9] Interior fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the loading unit (14) is arranged on the rear side (27) of the carrier (20) of the decorative element (15) of the corresponding loading area (11). [10] Interior fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the interior fitting part (10) comprises a second lighting unit (27) for each loading area (11) for backlighting and / or transilluminating the decorative layer (17) of the decorative element (15) of the corresponding loading area (11). [11] Interior fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the interior fitting part (10) comprises a control device, wherein the control device comprises a microcontroller and / or one or more sensors for detecting the presence of mobile terminals per charging area (11). [12] Method for operating an interior fitting (10) for a vehicle, the interior fitting (10) comprising: one or more charging areas (11) for mobile terminals (12), each charging area (11) having a base (13) for placing the mobile terminals (12), a charging unit (14) per charging area (11) for inductive and / or wireless charging of the mobile terminals (12), and a decorative element (15) per loading area (11) for providing a surface decoration (16), wherein the decorative element (15) forms the floor (13) of the corresponding loading area (11), wherein the decorative element (15) comprises a decorative layer (17) with a front side (18) formed as a visible side and a rear side (19) opposite the front side (18) and a carrier (20) arranged on the rear side (19) of the decorative layer (17), a first lighting unit (25) per loading area (11) for illuminating the front side (18) of the decorative layer (17) of the corresponding decorative element (15), a second lighting unit (27) per loading area (11) for backlighting and / or transilluminating the decorative layer (17) of the decorative element (15) of the corresponding loading area (11), a control device, wherein the control device comprises a microcontroller and one or more sensors for detecting the presence of mobile terminals (12) per charging area (11), a) wherein the presence and / or absence of a mobile terminal (12) in each charging area (11) is checked by means of the presence detection sensor(s), b1) wherein upon detection of the presence of a mobile terminal (12) in a charging area (11), the second lighting unit (27) in this charging area (11) is activated and / or dimmed up, and / or the first lighting unit (25) in this charging area (11) is deactivated and / or dimmed down, b2) wherein, upon detection of the absence of a mobile terminal (12) in a charging area (11), the first lighting unit (25) in this charging area (11) is activated and / or dimmed up, and / or the second lighting unit (27) in this charging area (11) is deactivated and / or dimmed down. [13] Method according to claim 12, characterized bythat the first lighting unit (25) in its activated state produces one or more lighting schemes or lighting patterns on the front side (18) of the decorative layer (17) of the corresponding decorative element (15). [14] Method according to claim 12 or 13, characterized by that the second lighting unit (27) produces a pulsating illumination in its activated state. [15] Method according to one of claims 12 to 14, characterized by , that upon detection of the presence of a mobile terminal (12) in a charging area (11), the charging unit (14) of this charging area (11) is activated, and / or that when the absence of a mobile terminal (12) in a charging area (11) is detected, the charging unit (14) of this charging area (11) is deactivated. [16] Method according to one of claims 12 to 15, characterized bythat the activation and / or deactivation of the first lighting unit (25) and / or the second lighting unit (27) and / or the charging unit (14) of each charging area (11) is controlled by the microcontroller of the control device. [17] Method according to one of claims 12 to 16, characterized by that the microcontroller has a digital input and an analogue input, wherein the current of the charging unit (14) and / or the sensor(s) for detecting the presence of each charging area is checked by means of the microcontroller, wherein the digital input is used for the PWM signal of the charging units (14) and the analogue input is used for measuring the current of the charging units (14).

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