Connecting means and method of producing a connection between a first component and a second component

A connecting device for connecting a first component and a second component, in particular for connecting furniture parts or machine parts, comprising

• a first connecting element which is configured to be arranged on the first component in the connected state of the components and
• a second connecting element which is configured to be arranged on the second component in the connected state of the components,
• wherein the first and second connecting elements are separate parts which are configured to be connected together in such a way that a relative movement of the first connecting element and the second connecting element along a direction of connection is prevented,
• wherein at least one of the connecting elements comprises at least one non self-cutting holding projection which comprises a curved supporting surface that is in the form of an arc of a circle in longitudinal section,
• wherein the holding projection can be inserted into a groove which is provided in one of the components and has a curved undercut surface that is in the form of an arc of a circle in longitudinal section,
• wherein at least one of the connecting elements comprises a curved bearing surface which is in the form of an arc of a circle in longitudinal section and can slide, in the course of connecting the connecting elements, on a groove base surface of a groove that is provided in one of the components, said groove base surface likewise being in the form of an arc of a circle in longitudinal section.