Upholstery element comprising an image production unit that enhances the 3D effect of the displayed images.

Abstract

Trim element comprising an image production unit enhancing the 3D effect of displayed images. The present invention relates to a vehicle trim element (1) comprising a covering element (4) including a semi-reflective blade (14) defining at least one display area (19), a decorative element (20), and a first image production unit (6) arranged to emit light beams towards the display area, the light beams being reflected onto the display area. The covering element includes a second image production unit (35) backlighting the decorative element (20) to display illuminated areas on the decorative element (20), the second image production unit (35) being synchronized with the first image production unit (6) so as to create a 3D effect on the image displayed on the display area (19). Figure for the abstract: 1

Description

Title of the invention: Upholstery element comprising an image production unit enhancing the 3D effect of displayed images

[0001] The present invention relates to a trim element of the type comprising a body and a covering element extending over at least one area of ​​a first part of the body, said covering element comprising a semi-reflective blade extending between an external face, forming at least a part of a visible external surface of the covering element, and an internal face, opposite the external face, the external face of the semi-reflective blade defining at least one display area, and a decorative element at least partly transparent and extending opposite the internal face, the trim element further comprising at least one first image production unit extending opposite the external face and arranged to emit light beams towards the display area when the first image production unit is activated, the light beams emitted by the first image production unit being reflected onto the display area.

[0002] It is known to provide an image production unit in a trim element, such as a dashboard, a center console or other, in order to display images on an external surface of the trim element.

[0003] When active, the image production unit displays, for example, different types of information relating to the operation of the vehicle.

[0004] Such an image production unit is, for example, disposed on a portion of the trim element extending opposite an external surface of a cladding element. The image production unit is then arranged to emit images towards the external surface of the cladding element, the images then being displayed on the external surface of the cladding element by reflection of the images from the image production unit.

[0005] The external surface of the coating element is generally at least partly reflective so as to reflect the images projected by the image production unit towards a user located in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

[0006] Such an arrangement is advantageous in that it allows the trim element to present a uniform appearance in and around the image display area of ​​the image production unit, particularly when the image production unit is not activated, this appearance being conferred by the external surface of the trim element.

[0007] However, such an arrangement limits the user's visual experience, who can only distinguish images formed on the external surface of the coating element.

[0008] One of the aims of the invention is therefore to offer a trim element that improves the visual experience of a vehicle user, in particular by adding new sensory perceptions.

[0009] To this end, the invention relates to a trim element of the aforementioned type, in which the trim element includes a second image production unit backlighting the decorative element in order to display luminous areas on the decorative element, the second image production unit being synchronized with the first image production unit so as to create a 3D effect on the image displayed on the display area.

[0010] The coating element comprising a first image production unit and a second image production unit capable of backlighting the decor element in order to display luminous areas on the decor element, new sensory effects, such as shading effects, can be added to the displayed image in order to create a 3D aspect to the image.

[0011] Moreover, since the second image production unit is synchronized with the first image production unit, the 3D effect added to the displayed image is accurate and consistent with the information displayed by the first image production unit.

[0012] According to other advantageous aspects of the invention, the filling element comprises one or more of the following features, taken individually or in all technically possible combinations:

[0013] - the body comprises a second part extending opposite at least one part of the first part of the body and spaced from said first part, the first image production unit being attached to said second part opposite the display area of ​​the semi-reflective blade;

[0014] - the second image production unit comprises a luminescent ink printed on the scenery element and / or a plurality of light-emitting diodes and / or a projector and / or a screen displaying images on the scenery element when the second image production unit is activated;

[0015] - the coating element includes a light-diffusing element arranged between the set element and the second image production unit, diffusing the light generated by the second image production unit towards the set element;

[0016] - the semi-reflective blade is made of plastic material, for example in acrylic polymethyl methacrylate and / or is made of glass;

[0017] - the coating element and / or the first image production unit comprises one or more light-emitting diodes illuminating at least part of the decorative element located opposite the inner face of the semi-reflective blade;

[0018] - the first image production unit is inclined at an angle between 30° and 60° relative to the display area, preferably equal to 45°;

[0019] - the distance, taken along the direction of each distinct light beam emitted by the first image production unit, separating the first image production unit from a point on the semi-reflective blade is less than the corresponding distance, taken along the direction and in the opposite direction of said corresponding light beam reflected by the semi-reflective blade, separating this same point on the semi-reflective blade from the decorative element, a virtual image being created in a plane between the decorative element and the semi-reflective blade;

[0020] - the distance, taken along the direction of each distinct light beam emitted by the first image production unit, separating the first image production unit from a point on the semi-reflective blade, is 20 mm to 50 mm greater than the corresponding distance Dr, taken along the direction and in the opposite sense of said corresponding light beam reflected by the semi-reflective blade, separating that same point on the semi-reflective blade from the decorative element; and

[0021] - the semi-reflective plate is transparent and has a reflectivity of between 20% and 30%.

[0022] The invention will become clearer upon reading the following description, given solely by way of non-limiting example, and made with reference to the drawings in which:

[0023] [Fig.1] [Fig.1] is a schematic representation of a trim element according to a first embodiment,

[0024] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a schematic representation of a trim element according to a second embodiment, and

[0025] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a schematic perspective representation of a trim element in a vehicle.

[0026] With reference to [Fig.1], a vehicle trim element 1 is described comprising a body 2, a covering element 4 and a first image production unit 6. Such a trim element 1 forms, for example, a vehicle dashboard, a center console, a door panel or other.

[0027] The body 2 is arranged to give its general shape and mechanical characteristics to the trim element 1. The body 2 comprises at least a first part 8 which extends into a part of the vehicle's interior visible to at least one occupant of the vehicle.

[0028] The body 2 includes for example a second part 9 extending opposite at least a part of the first part 8 of the body 2.

[0029] The second part 9 of body 2 is spaced from said first part 8.

[0030] In the example shown in [Fig. 1], the trim element 1 is a dashboard and the first part 8 corresponds to a lower part of the body 2 which extends in front of the occupants of a vehicle and serves as a support for several elements functional, such as an instrument panel, a glove box, an audio and / or air conditioning system, etc.

[0031] The coating element 4 extends over at least one area of ​​the first part 8 of the body 2. More particularly, the coating element 4 extends between an internal surface 10, applied to at least one part of the first part 8 of the body 2, and an external surface 12, opposite the internal surface 10.

[0032] By "internal" and "behind" we mean what is turned towards the element of the vehicle's passenger compartment on which the trim element is installed and by "external" and "front" we mean what is turned towards the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

[0033] The coating element 4 comprises a semi-reflective blade 14 extending between an external face 16, forming at least a part of the external surface 12 of the coating element 4, and an internal face 18, opposite the external face 16.

[0034] By visible surface, we mean a surface that is visible to the occupants of the vehicle when the trim element 1 is installed in the passenger compartment of a vehicle.

[0035] The semi-reflective blade 14 is for example fixed at one, or at each, of its ends to the coating element 4 and / or to the second part 9 of the body 2.

[0036] At least a part of the outer face 16 of the semi-reflective blade 14 defines at least one display area 19.

[0037] The first image production unit 6 extends opposite the outer face 16 of the semi-reflective blade 14 and is arranged to emit light beams towards the display area 19 when the first image production unit 6 is activated.

[0038] The light beams emitted by the first image production unit 6 are arranged to represent, for example, a particular pattern, such as an image, or an icon representing certain vehicle functionalities, such as temperature control inside the passenger compartment, multimedia management, or other.

[0039] The semi-reflective blade 14 is configured to reflect at least in part the light beams received from the first image production unit 6 onto the display area 19.

[0040] By "configured to reflect" it is understood that a light beam with a wavelength between 400 nm and 750 nm is partially reflected by the semi-reflective plate 14 when it strikes the outer face 16 and / or the inner face 18 of the semi-reflective plate 14.

[0041] For example, the semi-reflective blade has a reflectivity of between 20% and 30%.

[0042] In other words, a value taken between 20% and 30% of the electromagnetic energy of an incident light ray having a wavelength between 400 nm and 750 nm, is reflected by the semi-reflective plate 14, and the remaining percentage of electromagnetic energy is transmitted by the semi-reflective plate 14.

[0043] The semi-reflective blade 14 is at least partly transparent or translucent, so a user located in the vehicle's cabin can see through the semi-reflective blade 14 when the first image production unit 6 is inactive but also when the first image production unit 6 is active.

[0044] When a light beam emitted by the first image production unit 6 strikes the semi-reflective blade 14, a first part of the light beam is reflected outwards from the coating element 4, i.e. towards the user's eyes, and a second part is refracted inwards from the coating element 4.

[0045] The light beams are reflected towards the user and create a virtual image located on the inner side of the semi-reflective blade 14.

[0046] The semi-reflective blade 14 is for example made of a plastic material, for example of polymethyl methacrylate acrylic and / or is made of glass.

[0047] The semi-reflective blade 14 has, for example, a thickness, taken between the outer face 18 and the inner face 16, of between 4 mm and 5 mm, when the semi-reflective blade 14 is made of plastic and of at least 2 mm, when the semi-reflective blade 14 is made of glass.

[0048] At least the outer face 16, preferably also the inner face 18, of the semi-reflective plate 14 is a flat surface.

[0049] By planar, it is understood that the external face 16, and preferably also the internal face 18, is substantially planar with a maximum deviation of 0.5 mm per 100 mm.

[0050] The coating element 4 further includes a decorative element 20.

[0051] The decorative element 20 is applied to the first part 8 of the body 2 and extends between the body 2 and the semi-reflective blade 14.

[0052] The decorative element 20 has, for example, an L-shape, with a first portion extending substantially horizontally, and a second portion extending substantially vertically when the vehicle is in normal operating position.

[0053] The decorative element 20 extends opposite the inner face 18 of the semi-reflective blade 14.

[0054] More particularly, the decorative element 20 extends opposite and at a distance from the inner face 18 of the semi-reflective blade 14.

[0055] According to a particular embodiment, the distance De, taken along the direction of each distinct light beam emitted by the first image production unit 6, separating the first image production unit 6 from a point P of the semi-plate reflective 14 is less than the corresponding distance Dr, taken along the direction and in the opposite direction of said corresponding light beam reflected by the semi-reflective blade 14, separating this same point P of the semi-reflective blade 14 from the decorative element 20.

[0056] In particular, this applies to each light beam emitted by the first image production unit 6 and to all points P located on the semi-reflective plate 14 and reflecting a light beam emitted by the first image production unit 6.

[0057] Thus, due to this particular geometry of the coating element 4, the light beams form a virtual image in a plane B between the decorative element 20 and the semi-reflective blade 14, and not on the decorative element 20. This adds a depth effect to the image observed by the user.

[0058] A virtual image being created in plane B between the decorative element 20 and the semi-reflective blade 14, the user who looks at the images reflected by the semi-reflective blade 14 observes a floating image, located between the decorative element 20 and the semi-reflective blade 14, that is to say behind the external surface 12 in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle when the trim element 1 is a dashboard.

[0059] In one embodiment, the distance De, taken along the direction of each distinct light beam emitted by the first image production unit 6, separating the first image production unit 6 from a point P of the semi-reflective blade 14 is 20 mm to 50 mm greater than the corresponding distance Dr, taken along the direction of said corresponding light beam reflected by the semi-reflective blade 14, separating this same point P of the semi-reflective blade 14 from the decorative element 20.

[0060] The choice of distances De and Dr conditions the location of the plane B for displaying the reflected image between the decorative element 20 and the semi-reflective blade 14.

[0061] The decorative element 20 can be made of any desired material, preferably non-reflective and at least partially transparent or translucent.

[0062] For example, the decorative element 20 is a textile, leather, imitation leather, or plastic skin. In one embodiment, the decorative element is made in light tones and preferably plain, to improve the visibility of the floating image.

[0063] The decorative element 20 is further arranged to give its appearance to the covering element 4. This makes it possible to give the trim element 1 a particularly satisfactory appearance both when the first image production unit 6 is activated and when it is not.

[0064] The semi-reflective blade 14 being at least partly transparent or translucent, the decorative element 20 located opposite the inner face 18 of the semi- reflective 14 is visible to a user located inside the vehicle and looking through the semi-reflective blade 14.

[0065] The decorative element 20 then serves as a decorative background visible to the user, in front of which the floating images are displayed. This feature improves the user's sensory perception, particularly visual perception, when they wish to display information in the vehicle via the trim element 1.

[0066] According to the invention, the first image production unit 6 extends outside the first part 8 of the body 2. In other words, the first image production unit 6 is not placed "under" the coating element 4 opposite the internal surface 10 of the coating element 4 and the beams emitted by the first image production unit 6 do not pass through the coating element 4 and the semi-reflective blade 14 as is the case when the first image production unit 6 is placed in the first part 8 of the body 2 in order to backlight the display area 19.

[0067] In particular, in one embodiment, the first image production unit 6 is attached to the second part 9 of the body 2 opposite the display area 19 of the outer face 16 of the semi-reflective blade 14.

[0068] Thus, when the trim element 1 is a dashboard and the first part 8 is formed by a lower part of the body 2, the second part 9 is for example formed by an upper part of the body 2 separated from the first part 8 in an elevation direction and extending cantilevered in relation to the trim element 4, as shown in [Fig.1].

[0069] The elevation direction is, for example, a direction connecting the floor of the vehicle to the roof of the vehicle.

[0070] The first image production unit 6 is mounted in the second part 9 so as to be oriented as desired with respect to the external face 16 of the semi-reflective blade 14 so that the beams emitted by the first image production unit 6 are directed towards the display area 19 and reflected onto it.

[0071] The second part 9 of the body 2 is arranged for example so that the first image production unit 6 is not directly visible to the occupants of the vehicle when they are seated opposite the display area 19.

[0072] According to the invention, the beams emitted by the first image production unit 6 are visible to an occupant of the vehicle by reflection and / or refraction of these beams on the display area 19 as shown in [Fig.1].

[0073] According to the invention, the light beams emitted by the first image production unit 6 are therefore not directly visible to the eye of a user in normal vehicle operating position.

[0074] In particular, the first image production unit 6 can be used to display information on the driving of the vehicle (speed, fuel level, ...), its geolocation, on the status of certain vehicle functions and / or to display audiovisual content; in the display area 19.

[0075] When the first image production unit 6 is activated or switched on, the light beams emitted by the first image production unit 6 are reflected and / or refracted onto the display area 19.

[0076] The orientation of the outer face 16 of the semi-reflective blade 14 with respect to the first image production unit 6 is such that the light beams emitted by the first image production unit 6 are reflected by the outer face 16 towards the eye of a vehicle occupant sitting opposite the display area 19.

[0077] For this purpose, the angle a formed between the external face 16 in the display area 19 and the display surface of the first image production unit 6 is for example between 30° and 60°, preferably equal to 45°.

[0078] When the first image production unit 6 is not activated or is turned off, the appearance of the display area 19 is that of the semi-reflective blade 14.

[0079] When the semi-reflective blade 14 is at least partially transparent, the user sees the decorative element 20 through the semi-reflective blade 14, whether the first image production unit 6 is on or off.

[0080] The first image production unit 6 comprises, for example, a plurality of individual light-emitting diodes.

[0081] In one embodiment, the first image production unit 6 includes at least one screen 30 opposite the display area 19.

[0082] The screen 30 displays images on at least part of the display area 19.

[0083] The screen 30 is for example illuminated by the plurality of light-emitting diodes.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the diodes are individually controlled to be switched on or off when the first image production unit 6 is activated.

[0085] The selection of diodes to be lit or off is, for example, carried out according to the colours of the images to be displayed and / or the desired contrast in the images.

[0086] According to the invention, the coating element 4 further comprises a second image production unit 35 backlighting the decor element 20 in order to display luminous areas on the decor element 20.

[0087] The second image production unit 35 is, for example, located behind at least part of the set element 20, and can have any geometry. For example, the second image production unit 35 can include a flat or curved surface facing the set element.

[0088] The second image production unit 35 forms, for example, a part of the internal surface 10 of the coating element 4, at least with respect to the area display 19. In other words, the second image production unit 35 extends over the first part 8 of body 2, between body 2 and the decor element 20.

[0089] Alternatively, the second image production unit 35 extends over the internal surface 10 of the coating element 4.

[0090] The second image production unit 35 is arranged to display luminous areas on the decorative element 20 behind the virtual image (in the case of a dashboard in front of the virtual image in the direction of travel of the vehicle) and / or below the virtual image formed by refraction of the light beams emitted by the first image production unit 6, in the direction of elevation.

[0091] Since the decorative element 20 is at least partially transparent or translucent, the luminous areas generated by the second image production unit 35 are also visible to a user located in front of the decorative element, in particular in front of the semi-reflective blade 14, as shown in [Fig.1].

[0092] The second image production unit 35 is synchronized with the first image production unit 6 so as to create a 3D effect on the image displayed on the display area 19.

[0093] By "synchronized", it is understood that the second image production unit 35 is connected with the first image production unit 6, on the one hand to be activated when the first image production unit 6 is activated, and on the other hand to display luminous areas linked to the image emitted by the first image production unit 6. By "linked" it is understood that characteristics of the image emitted by the first image production unit 6 and reflected on the semi-reflective blade 14, such as the position, size, brightness, colors of the image displayed between the decor element 20 and the semi-reflective blade 14, determine characteristics of the luminous area(s) displayed on the decor element 20, such as the position, size, brightness, colors of the luminous areas in order to improve the visibility and / or contrast and / or appearance of the virtual image.Of course, other characteristics of the image displayed between the decorative element 20 and the semi-reflective blade 14 can be taken into account for the determination of the bright areas displayed by the second image production unit 35.

[0094] Furthermore, the characteristics of the image displayed between the decorative element 20 and the semi-reflective blade 14 are determined by known parameters, related on the one hand to the first image production unit 6, and on the other hand to the geometry of the trim element 1. Thus, the determination of the luminous areas displayed on the decorative element 20 by the second image production unit 35 depends exclusively on the parameters of the first image production unit 6 which potentially differ between each image emitted, and on the parameters related to the geometry of the trim element 1 which are constant and determined beforehand.

[0095] Consequently, the parameters of the light areas displayed on the decorative element are synchronized in real time with the variable parameters of the first image production unit 6.

[0096] For this purpose, the second image production unit 35 includes, for example, an electronic control unit, not shown, capable of receiving information from the first image production unit 6 and of activating the second image production unit 35 in a synchronized manner with the first image production unit 6 so as to create a 3D effect on the displayed image.

[0097] By "creating a 3D effect," it is meant that the illuminated areas displayed on the decorative element 20 by the second image production unit 35 are advantageously located and shaped so as to add a three-dimensional effect to the displayed image, for example, a relief effect. For example, the illuminated areas displayed on the decorative element 20 form, but are not limited to, shadows on the image displayed by the first image production unit 6. Thus, the user observes an image reflected by the semi-reflective blade 14 as well as the illuminated areas displayed by the second image production unit 35 on the decorative element 20, which he sees through the semi-reflective blade 14. These illuminated areas give the illusion of depth and a realistic effect to the displayed image.

[0098] These features, for example combined with the "floating" image impression as described above, significantly improve the user experience, which benefits from a new visual experience.

[0099] In order to display bright areas on the decorative element 20, the second image production unit 35 includes, for example, luminescent ink printed on the decorative element 20 and / or a plurality of light-emitting diodes and / or a projector and / or a screen displaying images on the decorative element 20 when the second image production unit 35 is activated.

[0100] When the second image production unit 35 includes luminescent ink printed on the decorative element 20, it also includes at least one source of electric current activating at least part of the luminescent ink to generate one or more luminous areas on the decorative element. The luminous areas displayed on the decorative element are determined according to the parameters of the image emitted by the first image production unit 6 and reflected by the semi-reflective blade 14 as explained above.

[0101] In each of the above cases, the second image production unit 35 is synchronized with the first image production unit 6 to give the displayed image the desired 3D effect, as defined above.

[0102] Depending on the desired visual effects, the second image production unit 35 displays bright areas on the set element 20, white and / or colored.

[0103] In one embodiment, the second image production unit 35 is configured to display animated light areas on the set element 20. In other words, the second image production unit 35 is capable of creating a moving image, through, among other things, the selection of the light areas to be displayed and the duration for which the light areas are displayed. The user then perceives an animated image, and their sensory experience is enhanced.

[0104] In one embodiment, shown in [Fig. 1], the coating element 4 includes a light-diffusing element 38, arranged between the decor element 20 and the second image production unit 35, diffusing the light generated by the second image production unit 35 towards the decor element 20.

[0105] The light-diffusing element 38 extends over at least part of the second image production unit 35, preferably over the entire second image production unit 35.

[0106] The light-diffusing element 38 allows the light areas to be relocated on the decorative element, in order to obtain a more realistic and harmonious 3D effect for the displayed image, and to avoid the formation of an area of ​​the decorative element 20 that is too bright and could bother the user and / or degrade the appearance of the image displayed by the first image production unit 6.

[0107] In one embodiment, shown in [Fig.2], the coating element 4 and / or the first image production unit 6 includes at least one secondary lighting system, for example one or more light-emitting diodes 40 illuminating at least a part of the decoration element 20 located opposite the inner face 18 of the semi-reflective blade 14.

[0108] The light-emitting diodes 40 are arranged to emit light beams in the direction of the decorative element 20, the emitted light beams passing behind the plane B in which the virtual image is formed, as shown in [Fig.2],

[0109] The light-emitting diodes 40 can also be fixed in front of the plane B in which the virtual image is formed, but the light-emitting diodes 40 are arranged to emit the light beams in a particular direction, in particular one that does not interfere with the plane B in which the virtual image is formed.

[0110] The presence of such light-emitting diodes 40 makes it possible to reduce the contrast of the displayed image, in particular to limit "edge effects" and thus improves the user's visual experience.

[0111] By "edge effects" we mean that the edges of the first production unit image 6, particularly when the first image 6 production unit includes a screen 30, may be visible on the decor element 20, because only the part emitting from the first image production unit 6 is reflected on the semi-reflective blade 14 and thus appears in front of the decorative element 20.

[0112] In one embodiment, the screen 30 of the first image production unit 6 is provided with an anti-reflective treatment so as to limit the effects of image superimposition and thus improve the visual quality of the image reflected on the display area 19.

[0113] An example of displaying an image with implementation of the 3D effect as described above is shown in [Fig.3]. In this embodiment, for greater visibility, the semi-reflective blade 14 is not shown.

[0114] In this particular example, the second image production unit 35 displays bright areas having the appearance of a shadow, behind the image reflected by the semi-reflective blade 14.

[0115] The user then perceives a floating image, enhanced by the shadows on the decorative element 20 which give it an effect of relief and depth.

[0116] In an embodiment not shown, the virtual image formed by the first image production unit extends at a distance, along a vehicle elevation direction, from the decorative element, in order to reinforce the floating effect of the virtual image.

[0117] The trim element 1 according to the invention has many advantages.

[0118] Thanks to the particular geometry of the trim element 1, in particular thanks to the distances involved between the first image production unit 6, the semi-reflective blade 14 and the decorative element 20, the trim element 1 improves the user's visual experience by allowing the display of a floating virtual image, located between the semi-reflective blade 14 and the decorative element 20.

[0119] In addition, the second image production unit 35 giving a relief effect to the displayed image, the user sees a deep image, floating in front of the decorative element 20, with a three-dimensional appearance.

[0120] Moreover, when the first image production unit 6 is not used, the external surface 12 of the coating element 4, and in particular the decorative element 20 visible through the semi-reflective blade 14, has a particularly satisfactory appearance, this appearance not being altered by the presence of an image production unit inside the first part 8 of the body 2 opposite the display area 19.

[0121] It is understood that the trim element according to the invention may comprise several display areas associated with several decorative elements and several image production units or an extended display area onto which images from several image production units are reflected.

Claims

Demands

1. Vehicle trim element (1) comprising a body (2) and a cladding element (4) extending between an inner surface (10), applied to at least a portion of a first portion (8) of the body (2), and an outer surface (12), opposite the inner surface (10), said cladding element (4) comprising a semi-reflective blade (14) extending between an outer face (16), forming at least a portion of a visible outer surface (12) of the cladding element (4), and an inner face (18), opposite the outer face (16), the outer face (16) of the semi-reflective blade (14) defining at least one display area (19), and a decorative element (20) at least partly transparent and extending opposite the inner face (18),the trim element (1) further comprising at least one first image production unit (6) extending opposite the outer face (16) and arranged to emit light beams towards the display area (19) when the first image production unit (6) is activated, the light beams emitted by the first image production unit (6) being reflected onto the display area (19), characterized in that the covering element (4) comprises a second image production unit (35) backlighting the decor element (20) in order to display luminous areas on the decor element (20), the second image production unit (35) being synchronized with the first image production unit (6) so as to create a 3D effect on the image displayed on the display area (19), the second image production unit (35) forming part of or extending onto the inner surface (10) of the coating element (4).

2. Filling element (1) according to claim 1, wherein the body (2) comprises a second part (9) extending opposite at least a portion of the first part (8) of the body and spaced from said first part (8), the first image production unit (6) being integral with said second part (9) opposite the display area (19) of the semi-reflective blade (14).

3. A trim element (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second image-producing unit (35) comprises luminescent ink printed on the decorative element (20) and / or a plurality of light-emitting diodes and / or a projector and / or a screen displaying images on the set element (20) when the second image production unit (35) is activated.

4. Trim element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the trim element (4) comprises a light-diffusing element (38) arranged between the decor element (20) and the second image-producing unit (35), diffusing the light generated by the second image-producing unit (35) towards the decor element (20).

5. A trim element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the semi-reflective blade (14) is made of plastic material, for example of acrylic polymethyl methacrylate and / or is made of glass.

6. Trim element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coating element (4) and / or the first image production unit (6) comprises one or more light-emitting diodes (40) illuminating at least a portion of the decorative element (20) located opposite the inner face (18) of the semi-reflective blade (14).

7. A trim element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first image production unit (6) is inclined at an angle (a) between 30° and 60° with respect to the display area (19), preferably equal to 45°.

8. A trim element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the distance (De), taken along the direction of each separate light beam emitted by the first image production unit (6), separating the first image production unit (6) from a point (P) of the semi-reflective blade (14) is less than the corresponding distance (Dr), taken along the direction and in the opposite direction of said corresponding light beam reflected by the semi-reflective blade (14), separating that same point (P) of the semi-reflective blade (14) from the decor element (20), a virtual image being created in a plane (B) between the decor element (20) and the semi-reflective blade (14).

9. A trim element (1) according to claim 1, wherein the distance (De), taken along the direction of each distinct light beam emitted by the first image-producing unit (6), separating the first image-producing unit (6) from a point (P) on the semi-reflective blade (14) is greater than 20 mm.

10. at the corresponding distance Dr, taken along the direction and in the opposite direction of said corresponding light beam reflected by the semi-reflective blade (14), separating this same point (P) of the semi-reflective blade (14) from the decorative element (20). A trim element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the semi-reflective blade (14) is transparent and has a reflectivity of between 20% and 30%.

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