Abstract: A method for automated position sensing of a seal relative to a component or at least one component region during or after automated application of the seal, wherein the relative position of the seal to the component or to the at least one component region is sensed by means of at least one sensor. There is also a device for performing the method, wherein the at least one sensor is arranged such that its main sensing direction is oriented to be perpendicular to the running direction of the seal or of the component or of the at least one component region or to deviate from it at an angle of up to 45 degrees and the at least one sensor with a sensing range senses the seal and/or the component or the at least one component region.

Abstract: A form-fitting, detachable component connection includes a first component and a male securing element that has at least two spheres which are arranged coaxially to one another and interconnected, or two spherical sections which are arranged coaxially to one another and interconnected. The male element protrudes from the first component. A second component is arranged such that the male securing element projects into a recess of the second component. The second component includes at least one blocking recess through which or into which a blocking element extends which bears against the male securing element from outside and form-fittingly engages between the spheres or the spherical sections thus opposing removal of the second component from the male securing element.

Abstract: A form-fitting, detachable component connection includes a first component and a male securing element that has at least two spheres which are arranged coaxially to one another and interconnected, or two spherical sections which are arranged coaxially to one another and interconnected. The male element protrudes from the first component. A second component is arranged such that the male securing element projects into a recess of the second component. The second component includes at least one blocking recess through which or into which a blocking element extends which bears against the male securing element from outside and form-fittingly engages between the spheres or the spherical sections thus opposing removal of the second component from the male securing element.