MOTOR VEHICLE SIDEWALL CONSTRUCTION, SIDEWALL ELEMENTS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SIDEWALL CONSTRUCTION AND ASSEMBLY METHODS

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a motor vehicle sidewall construction for a motor vehicle. In particular, the invention relates to a sidewall construction for cladding the side walls of panel vans or other commercial vehicles, which are offered by vehicle manufacturers and frequently used by body manufacturers as a basis for customized interior fittings.

[0002] Furthermore, the invention relates in particular to special vehicles in the form of ambulance vehicles, forwarding vehicles, tradesmen's vehicles or in the form of other vehicles provided with a special side wall construction.

[0003] The invention particularly relates to special vehicles that have a special utility space located within the motor vehicle behind a driver's cab, as viewed in the vehicle's longitudinal direction. This special utility space can, in particular, be completely separated from the space of a driver's cab. In an ambulance, for example, the special utility space can comprise a transport space for the seated and / or lying transport of persons to be transported.

[0004] Such ambulances are usually equipped with beacons or warning lights, which can be used to establish priority in traffic if necessary. In particular, the invention refers to ambulances in the form of patient transport vehicles and rescue transport vehicles.

[0005] In the past, the sidewall structures of the special vehicles known from practice, particularly the ambulances mentioned above, were created by bonding a single large-surface sidewall element or several large-surface sidewall elements to the interior of the vehicle to create a customized sidewall cladding. In most cases, the large sidewall elements were often first created as separate components. They were then bonded to the vehicle sidewall.

[0006] For the purposes of the invention, sidewall cladding refers to all elements that extend from the vehicle roof—or, if roof cladding is provided, from the uppermost roof cladding element—essentially in the vertical direction of the vehicle to cover the remaining right or left vehicle wall and, optionally, to provide additional features through a functional design, such as lockable or open storage compartments. In both cases, a design with as smooth a surface as possible is desirable, which should be as free of joints and openings as possible to avoid injuries and to enable the remaining surfaces to be easily cleaned and disinfected.

[0007] Due to the smooth design of the side walls, the occupants, especially the occupants of an ambulance, also have a different driving experience than in motor vehicles with sheet metal constructions in the area of ​​the side walls.

[0008] Bonding one or more sidewall elements to a vehicle wall has the disadvantage that the interior of the vehicle wall is no longer accessible without causing damage after bonding with the one or more sidewall elements. This can lead to high maintenance and repair costs or limit accessibility to areas behind the sidewall elements.

[0009] From FR 2 979 316 A1, a side wall construction with a curved coupling contour is known, which requires a high degree of precision during assembly and, moreover, does not allow for tolerance compensation.

[0010] EP 0 803 403 B1 discloses a detachable fastening of trim parts in the interior of motor vehicles. While this allows for tolerance compensation, it has the disadvantage that the lower edges of the side wall elements are accommodated by a U-shaped trim part on the upper side. As a result, fluids that run from a side wall element toward the adjoining trim element on the lower side due to gravity collect in the U-shaped trim part. This is undesirable, especially in ambulances.

[0011] DE 33 44 995 A1 discloses a connection between trim elements and a box frame of a vehicle using a hook-and-loop fastener. While this allows for tolerance compensation, it does not provide guidance during assembly, resulting in individual relative positioning of the trim elements. WO 2014 / 080734 A1 discloses a motor vehicle sidewall construction according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0012] The invention is based on the object of providing a motor vehicle side wall construction with which the above-mentioned disadvantages can be avoided as far as possible and, in particular, the assembly can be improved.

[0013] The object is achieved with the features of claim 1. Further advantages and practical embodiments are described in connection with the dependent claims.

[0014] In a motor vehicle side wall construction according to the invention for a motor vehicle with a vehicle wall and at least one first side wall element arranged on the inside of the vehicle wall, which serves to produce a side wall cladding and is fastened relative to the vehicle wall, a second side wall element is arranged immediately adjacent above or below the first side wall element in such a way that by inserting the first side wall element into a corresponding receiving section of the second side wall element, which cooperates with the insertion section of the first side wall element, a positive connection in the vehicle transverse direction is produced.In other words, in a motor vehicle sidewall construction according to the invention, at least two sidewall elements are connected to one another in such a way that they are matched to one another and can be inserted into one another, resulting in a positive connection in the transverse direction of the vehicle. The positive connection in the transverse direction of the vehicle is preferably designed as a play-free connection.

[0015] The receiving section is arranged in the region of a side edge on the side facing away from the vehicle interior in the final assembly state, and an insertion section is formed on the receiving section with a wall region oriented obliquely in the vehicle vertical direction and in the vehicle transverse direction in the installed state.

[0016] In this case, a side wall element has an insertion section, wherein the insertion section has an offset directed towards the outside of the vehicle.

[0017] The receiving section of the second side wall element is formed by an inner wall section oriented towards the vehicle interior and an outer wall section arranged on the side of the inner wall section facing away from the vehicle interior. The outer wall section comprises a guide section F extending over a first height hF, and the insertion section E adjoins the underside of the guide section. The outer wall section extends in the insertion section E, starting from the guide section F, downwards in the vehicle vertical direction and outwards in the vehicle transverse direction. In addition, the insertion section is formed by an upper wall section extending over a second height; the second height hE of the insertion section is measured from an upper edge to an offset, and the offset is formed by the wall section having an S-shaped curvature.

[0018] A play-free connection is created in particular when the first side wall element and the second side wall element are inserted into one another using an insertion force, so that a force-locking connection is additionally created between the first side wall element and the second side wall element in the insertion direction. Details of this will be discussed in more detail below in conjunction with the dependent claims.

[0019] The motor vehicle sidewall construction according to the invention enables a modular design of the sidewall paneling of a motor vehicle. In particular, sidewalls of motor vehicles can be lined and modified quickly and easily using this motor vehicle sidewall construction by arranging two, three, or more sidewall elements one above the other. Preferably, only one sidewall element is provided at each height level, for example, an upper and a lower sidewall element or an upper, a middle, and a lower sidewall element. This eliminates vertically extending joints between two or more sidewall elements arranged at the same height level.

[0020] The modular design, especially in the vertical direction one above the other, is particularly advantageous in connection with ambulance vehicles, not only to enable a high degree of flexibility when lining the ambulance vehicle for the first time, but also to enable easy disassembly later for repair or modification of the design of the side wall linings.

[0021] In a practical embodiment of a motor vehicle side wall construction according to the invention, the width bA of the receiving section corresponds, at least in a partial section of the height of the receiving section, to the width bE of the insertion section, or the width bA of the receiving section is smaller than the width bE of the insertion section. In this way, a play-free, positive connection in the transverse direction of the vehicle can be created without further design measures or additional elements. If the width bA of the receiving section corresponds to the width bE of the insertion section, this is a transition fit with almost force-free assembly. If the width bA of the receiving section is smaller than the width bE of the insertion section, a clamping fixation results, in particular due to a necessary elastic compression of the insertion section and / or an elastic expansion of the receiving section.

[0022] In a further practical embodiment of a motor vehicle side wall construction according to the invention, the insertion section, in the final assembly state, is positioned protrudingly in the vertical direction of the vehicle by a height hE relative to a lower end of the receiving section that overlaps the inside of this vehicle. This has the advantage that liquid that could penetrate into the area behind the side wall elements through the resulting gap between the first side wall element and the second side wall element would first have to overcome the height hE in order to reach the area behind the side wall elements. By appropriately designing the height hE, it can be ensured that, even without further measures, no liquids penetrate into the area behind the side wall elements during normal operation of a motor vehicle with a motor vehicle side wall construction according to the invention.Preferably, the height hE is at least 5 mm, more preferably at least 10 mm and particularly preferably at least 15 mm or at least 20 mm.

[0023] In a further practical embodiment of a motor vehicle side wall construction according to the invention, the first side wall element and the second side wall element are aligned flush with one another due to the design of the insertion section and the receiving section, at least in the joint area facing the vehicle interior. This has the advantage that the structural design of the first side wall element and the second side wall element already effects a relative positioning of the side wall elements to one another during assembly. This makes it easy to ensure that, despite the modular design of a side wall paneling with two or more side wall elements, an exact relative alignment of the side wall elements to one another is achieved. This results in a side wall paneling that meets high haptic and visual quality requirements.In particular, additional instructions for assembly personnel become obsolete, since a relative alignment is predetermined by design and the risk of incorrectly aligned side wall elements relative to each other is practically eliminated.

[0024] If a recess is formed in a joint area facing the vehicle interior between the first side wall element and the second side wall element in the final assembly state, a visually appealing appearance of the side wall elements is achieved. This applies in particular to recesses formed by the respective rounding of the adjacent areas of the first side wall element and the second side wall element.

[0025] Optionally, a recess in the joint area between the first side wall element and the second side wall element, as described above, can also be used for the placement of a sealing material. Preferably, the recess area is completely filled with sealing material to create a seal between the first side wall element and the second side wall element.

[0026] Using the sealing material in the same color as the first and second sidewall elements results in a particularly attractive design in which the modular construction of the vehicle sidewall structure is virtually invisible and the penetration of liquid through the joint area into the area behind the sidewall elements is virtually impossible. Alternatively, the sealing material can also be deliberately chosen in a different color to create visual accents. Regardless of the color, it is preferable to apply the sealing material flush with the adjacent surfaces of the sidewall elements to create a smooth transition between the sidewall elements.

[0027] When lining motor vehicles with side wall elements, a common problem in practice is that the vehicle wall to which the side wall elements are to be attached is not designed to have a smooth surface over the area of ​​the respective vehicle length and / or height that corresponds to a side wall element. For example, wheel arches of motor vehicles often protrude towards the interior of a vehicle. If the motor vehicle side wall construction is nevertheless intended to create a smooth surface area that extends over uneven or protruding sections in the area of ​​the side wall elements, for example over a wheel arch that protrudes in the transverse direction of the vehicle, it may be necessary to bridge some of the gaps between the vehicle wall and the side wall element in the final assembly position.In order to enable simple and reversible installation in such vehicle sections, it is preferred if the first side wall element and / or the second side wall element is additionally fixed by means of an adapter element arranged between the side wall element and the vehicle wall. If necessary, several adapter elements can also be provided. Fixing between the adapter element and the side wall element or between the side wall element and the vehicle wall is preferably effected in a force-fitting manner, particularly preferably via hook and loop elements. In this context, it has proven particularly helpful in conjunction with adapter elements if adapter elements are permanently fixed to the vehicle wall, for example by gluing, welding, screwing, riveting or in some other way, wherein at least one hook and loop element is arranged on the adapter element to create a hook and loop connection with the side wall element.If a hook-and-loop fastener is also located on the first side wall element or on the second side wall element, which in the final assembly position is also arranged in the area of ​​the adapter element, the corresponding side wall element can be attached to the vehicle wall via the adapter element using a simple hook-and-loop connection. For disassembly, the side wall element can then be removed from the adapter element at any time by loosening the hook-and-loop connection. The same applies to direct connections between the side wall element(s) and the vehicle wall.

[0028] At this point, explicit reference is again made to motor vehicles, particularly in the form of ambulances, with a motor vehicle sidewall construction as described above. The invention also encompasses and relates in particular to such motor vehicles.

[0029] Further practical embodiments and advantages of the invention are described below in conjunction with the drawings. They show: Fig. 1 a motor vehicle in the form of a box van with a side sliding door in a view diagonally from the front, Fig. 2 the motor vehicle from Figure 1 , in which the right side wall and the rear wall are removed in the transport compartment to have a clear view of the left side wall paneling, in a view diagonally from the rear, Fig. 3 only the transport compartment with the left side wall paneling, roof shell and partition wall of the Figures 1 and 2 shown motor vehicle, Fig. 4individual elements of the transport space from the view in Figure 3in an exploded view, Fig. 5 an alternative design of a left side wall panel, formed from three side wall elements arranged vertically one above the other, Fig. 6 a section of a right side wall panel with two side wall elements arranged vertically one above the other, Fig. 7 an alternative design to that in Fig. 6 shown right side wall panel, Fig. 8 a sectional view through a vehicle wall in an area in which an adapter is arranged between the vehicle wall and the side wall element, Fig. 9 two only partially shown side wall elements in relative alignment to each other at the beginning of an assembly process, Fig. 10 the two side wall elements from Fig. 9 in the final assembly state, Fig. 11 the two side wall elements from the Figs. 9 and 10 with silicone joint applied after assembly in the joint area oriented towards the vehicle interior, Fig. 12 a sectional view according to the yz-section marked XII in Figure 6 and Fig. 13 a sectional view according to the yz-section marked XIII in Figure 6 .

[0030] Figure 1 shows a motor vehicle 1 in the form of a panel van with a sliding door 3 arranged on the side. The motor vehicle is an ambulance.

[0031] In Figure 1 As well as in all following figures, X indicates the vehicle's longitudinal direction (X-direction) forwards, Y indicates the vehicle's transverse direction (Y-direction) and Z indicates the vehicle's vertical direction (Z-direction) upwards.

[0032] A transport compartment 2 of the motor vehicle 1 is accessible via the sliding door 3 and / or alternatively or in addition via a rear door not shown in the figures, which consists of Figure 2 is evident.

[0033] Figure 2 shows the motor vehicle 1 from Figure 1with the right side wall and rear wall removed. This allows a view of the transport compartment 2, which is located longitudinally behind a driver's cab and separated from it by a partition wall 10.

[0034] The Figures 3 and 4 show individual elements of the transport compartment 2 in the final assembly state ( Figure 3 ) and in an exploded view ( Figure 4 ). Viewed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, a roof shell 16, three side wall elements 14 arranged vertically one above the other, and a floor panel 11 are located at the rear of the partition wall 10. The three side wall elements 14 form a left side wall panel 17.

[0035] The uppermost side wall element 14 is a wall cabinet 25 with four storage compartments, each of which is closed by individual flaps. Furthermore, the uppermost side wall element 14 has a recess 26 with a mounting surface for a device (not shown).

[0036] The middle side wall element 14 is a middle section 23 with window cutouts. The lower side wall element 14 is a lower section 22 with two storage compartments, each closable with a flap.

[0037] Adjacent to the rear of the upper side wall element 14 and the roof shell 16, a rear storage compartment 12 is provided in the roof area, which extends in the vehicle transverse direction essentially over the entire width between the left side wall paneling 17 and the right, in Figure 4 side wall paneling not shown.

[0038] Figure 5shows an alternative design of a left side wall panel 17. This is also formed from three side wall elements 14 arranged vertically one above the other. The upper side wall element 14 is a flat and smooth side wall 24. The middle side wall element 14 is the same middle part 23 with window cutouts as in the Figures 2-4 shown embodiment. And the lower side element 14 is a predominantly flat and smooth-surfaced lower part with a wheel arch cover 28 projecting in the transverse direction of the vehicle. The wheel arch cover 28 extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle over an area of ​​more than 1 m, here approximately over an area of ​​1.5-2 m. This is a greater length than required for the wheel arch behind it (not shown) and enables the lower part 20 to be used for various motor vehicles 1 with different wheelbases.

[0039] Figure 6shows a section of a right side wall panel 15 with two side wall elements 14 arranged vertically one above the other. The lower side wall element 14 is a lower part 30 with an integrated wheel house cover 28. The upper side wall element 14 is an upper part 31 with window cutouts. The upper part 31 extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction to the rear over an upper cover 32, which extends inside the motor vehicle 1 over the Figure 1 shown sliding door 3.

[0040] Figure 7 shows an alternative design to the one in Figure 6 shown right side panel 15. In this design, the upper part 31, which in terms of its basic design is identical to the one shown in Figure 6Additional elements in the form of a control panel 34 and a wall cabinet 35 are provided in the upper part 31 shown. These can be formed integrally in the upper part 31 or subsequently connected to it.

[0041] On the underside, the Figure 7 In the embodiment shown, another lower part 36 is attached to the upper part 31, which lower part 36 has a storage compartment 33 in addition to the wheel arch cover 28.

[0042] Figure 8 shows a sectional view through a vehicle wall 4 in an area of ​​the motor vehicle 1 in which an adapter element 40 is arranged between the vehicle wall 4 and the side wall element 14.

[0043] The adapter element 40 is firmly connected to the vehicle wall 4 by means of an adhesive 52. A hook-and-loop element 51 is arranged on another side of the adapter element 40, here on the side facing the vehicle interior. This hook-and-loop element 51 interacts with another hook-and-loop element 50, which is arranged on the rear side of a side wall element 14. The side wall element 14 is only partially shown in a central area, i.e., the upper and lower sections of the side wall element are missing.

[0044] Based on the Figures 9-11 In the following, a concrete embodiment of side wall elements 14 provided for the invention is described, which are each identically designed on the top and bottom sides. The exemplary representation of the respective top and bottom sides of the side wall elements 14 is based on the connection between the central part 23 and the upper side wall 24 according to Figure 5 .

[0045] As can be seen, a receiving section 80 is formed on the upper side wall element 14. A receiving section 80 is also formed on the underside of the lower side wall element 14. The width bA of the receiving section 80 is constant over a height hF of a guide section F. Below the guide section F, the width increases downward in the vertical direction of the vehicle, whereby the receiving section 80 widens in a funnel-like manner.

[0046] In the embodiment shown, the receiving section 80 is formed by an inner wall section 90 and an outer wall section 91. The inner wall section 90 is oriented toward the vehicle interior. The outer wall section 91 is arranged on the side of the inner wall section 90 facing away from the vehicle interior.

[0047] As in the Figures 9 to 11As can be clearly seen, the outer wall section 91 comprises a guide section F extending over the height hF. An insertion section E adjoins the underside of the guide section F. In the insertion section E, the outer wall section 91 extends from the guide section F downwards in the vehicle vertical direction and outwards in the vehicle transverse direction.

[0048] In Figure 9 The upper region of the lower side wall element 14 with the insertion section 82 can also be seen. The insertion section is formed by an upper wall section 92 extending over a height hE and having a width bE. The height hE of the insertion section is measured from an upper edge 83 to an offset 93. In the embodiment shown, the offset 93 is formed in that the wall section 92 has an S-shaped curvature.

[0049] For assembly of the Figure 9shown lower side wall element 14 with the upper side wall element 14, the upper edge 83 is brought into contact with the insertion section E. The lower side wall element 14 can then slide upwards along the insertion section E and pivot into a substantially vertical orientation into the guide section F. By inserting in the insertion direction ER, which in the present case is oriented upwards in the vehicle vertical direction, the lower side wall element 14 can then be inserted into the Figure 10 shown relative position. In this relative position, which corresponds to the final assembly state, the insertion section 82 is arranged with its upper edge 83 protruding by the height hE relative to the lower end 94 of the receiving section 80.

[0050] As in Figure 10As can be clearly seen, a recess 95 is formed in the area of ​​the offset 93 due to the rounded design of the lower end 94 of the upper side wall element and the wall section adjoining it on the underside. This recess is designed to ensure a secure seal between the upper side wall element 14 and the lower side wall element 14 in Figure 11 filled with a sealing material 81, in particular silicone.

[0051] From the Figures 10 and 11It can also be seen that a further side element 14 in the form of a lower part 20 can be connected underneath the central part 23. The lower part 20 has a design with an offset 93 in the upper area, which is identical to the design of the side wall elements 14 described above, at least above the offset 93. The assembly of the lower part 20 can therefore be carried out analogously to the assembly described above, after the central part 23 has been completely assembled. Accordingly, sealing material 81 can also be arranged between the central part 23 and the lower part 20 in order to create a smooth-surfaced side wall oriented towards the vehicle interior (cf. Figure 11 ).

[0052] In the Figures 12 and 13 The sectional views are in accordance with the Figure 6 with XII (figure twelve) or XIII ( Figure 13 ) marked YZ sections.

[0053] In Figure 12The side wall element 14 in the form of the lower part with wheel arch cover 28 can be seen in an area in which the side wall element 14 is arranged at a medium distance from the vehicle wall 4. For this purpose, a U-profile 41 is provided as an adapter element 40. The U-profile 41 can in particular be welded or glued to the vehicle wall 4 or firmly connected in some other way. For the releasable attachment of the side wall element 14, corresponding hook-and-loop elements 50, 51 are provided on the surface of the side wall element 14 facing the vehicle interior and on the side of the side wall element 14 facing the adapter element 40.

[0054] In Figure 12It can also be seen that a hook-and-loop element 51 is also attached in the region of the lower end of the side wall element 14, which ends in the region of the base plate 11. This hook-and-loop element 51 interacts with a hook-and-loop element 50 provided on a cover strip 71. By suitably attaching the cover strip 71 to the base plate 11, the lower end of the side wall element 14 can be brought into a visually and haptically suitable position, in particular such that the side wall element 14 is aligned purely vertically.

[0055] The above in connection with Figure 12 explained, also applies mutatis mutandis to the Figure 13 shown section through the area with the wheel arch cover 28. As shown in Figure 13can be seen, protrudes into the vehicle interior in the area of ​​the wheel arch 29, which is part of the vehicle wall 4. In this area, the side wall element 14 can be fastened via hook-and-loop elements 50, 51 arranged directly on the side of the wheel arch 29 facing the vehicle interior or on the side wall element 14 facing the vehicle exterior. The lower section of the side wall element 14 is fastened analogously to that described above by means of a cover strip 71 via hook-and-loop elements 50, 51, with one of the hook-and-loop elements 51 being fastened on the inside of the cover strip 71 and the other hook-and-loop element 50 on the side of the side wall element 14 facing the vehicle interior.

[0056] The features of the invention disclosed in the present description, the drawings, and the claims may be essential, both individually and in any combination, for the realization of the invention in its various embodiments. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments. It may be varied within the scope of the claims and taking into account the knowledge of the competent person skilled in the art. List of reference symbols

[0057] 1 Motor vehicle 2 Transport compartment 3 Sliding door 4 Vehicle wall 10 Partition wall (between transport compartment and driver's cab) 11 Floor panel 12 Rear storage compartment 14 Side wall element 15 Right side panel 16 Roof shell 17 Left side panel 20 Lower section 22 Lower section 23 Middle section 24 Side wall 25 Wall cupboard 26 Recess 28 Wheel arch cover 29 Wheel arch 30 Lower section 31 Upper section 32 Top cover 33 Storage compartment 34 Control panel 35 Wall cupboard 36 Lower section 40 Adapter element 41 U-profile 50 Hook and loop element 51 Hook and loop element 52 Adhesive 71 Cover strip 80 Receptacle section 81 Sealing material 82 Insert section 83 Top edge 90 Inner wall section 91 Outer wall section 92 Upper wall section 93 Offset 94lower end 95depression EInsertion section FGuide section ERInsertion direction hEHeight of the insertion section hFHeight of the guide section bAWidth of the receiving section bEWidth of the insertion section XIIY-Z-section XIIIY-Z-section

Claims

1. Motor vehicle side wall construction for a motor vehicle (1) having a vehicle wall (4) and at least one first lower side wall element (14) which is arranged on the inside of the vehicle wall (4), serves to produce a side wall trim and is fastened relative to the vehicle wall (4), wherein a second upper side wall element (14) is arranged directly adjacent above the first side wall element (14) in such a way that by inserting the first side wall element (14) into a corresponding receiving portion (80) of the second side wall element (14), which receiving portion cooperates with the insertion portion (82) of the first side wall element (14), a form-fit connection is produced in the transverse direction of the vehicle, wherein the receiving portion (80) of the second side wall element (14) is arranged in the region of a side edge on the side facing away from the vehicle interior in the final installed state and an insertion portion (E) is formed on the receiving portion (80) with a wall region which, in the installed state, is oriented obliquely in the vehicle vertical direction and in the vehicle transverse direction, and wherein the insertion portion (82) has an offset (93) directed towards the outside of the vehicle, characterized in that the receiving section (80) of the second side wall element (14) is formed by an inner wall section (90) oriented towards the vehicle interior and an outer wall section (91) arranged on the side of the inner wall section (90) facing away from the vehicle interior, in that the outer wall section (91) comprises a guide section (F) extending over a first height (hF), in that the insertion section (E) adjoins on the underside of the guide section (F), in that the outer wall section (91) in the insertion section (E) extends downwards from the guide section (F) in the vehicle vertical direction and outwards in the vehicle transverse direction, in that the insertion section (82) is formed by an upper wall section (92) extending over a second height (hE), in that the second height (hE) of the insertion section (E) is measured from an upper edge (83) to an offset (93), and in that the offset (93) is formed in that the wall section has an S-shaped curvature.

2. Motor vehicle side wall construction according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the width (bA) of the receiving section (80) corresponds to the width (bE) of the insertion section (82) at least in a partial section of the height of the receiving section (80) or is smaller than the width (bE) of the insertion section (82).

3. Motor vehicle side wall construction according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the insertion section (82) in the final assembly state is arranged protruding in the vehicle vertical direction by a height (hE) relative to a lower end (94) of the receiving section (80) covering it on the inside of the vehicle.

4. Motor vehicle side wall construction according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first side wall element (14) and the second side wall element (14) are aligned flush with one another at least in the joint region directed towards the vehicle interior due to the design of the insertion section (82) and the receiving section (80).

5. Motor vehicle side wall construction according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a depression (26, 95) is formed in a joint region directed towards the vehicle interior between the first side wall element (14) and the second side wall element (14) in the final assembly state.

6. Motor vehicle side wall construction according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first side wall element (14) and / or the second side wall element (14) is additionally fixed by means of an adapter element (40) arranged between the side wall element (14) and the vehicle wall (4).

7. Motor vehicle side wall construction according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one velcro element (50, 51) is arranged on the first side wall element (14) and on the second side wall element (14) to produce a velcro connection.