Device for positioning components

The This invention relates to a device for positioning of Components, in particular for use in the body of the motor vehicle industry, with a rotatable receiving plate (1) for the components and a drive device for rotating the receiving plate (1) about a preferably vertical to the receiving plate (1) plane arranged axis of rotation (18). The Invention is that the drive device consists of a is per se known toggle lever clamping device (5), wherein a Linear drive (6) a toggle lever with a pivot pin (16) is connected and that the pivot pin (16) positively and / or non-positively via a holder (15) with the receiving plate (1) and for an adjustable pivoting movement the receiving plate (1) into a locked, pre-extended end position makes.