Component, positioning device and method for fastening the component by soldering

The invention relates to a component (4) having electrical connector elements (5) for making contact with a circuit board (1), optionally having additional securing elements (8) for mechanical stability after soldering or positioning devices (14) for supporting components with an unfavourable centre of gravity or supporting elements (13) which can optionally be removed after the soldering process.The positioning devices (14) or supporting elements (13) serve to position components (4) with different forms on a circuit board (1) and to keep them in the correct orientation for the soldering process. Fitting takes place in a force-free manner and thus favours automation and the use of for example pick-and-place robots which take hold of and move the particular component (4) via the positioning device (14) connected thereto, engaging with and/or around either a contact element or a supporting element. The support of the positioning device (14) allows a stable state during the soldering process, for example during