US Patent 7147482 Two-point contact type socket

A two-point contact type socket makes an electric contact with a terminal of an electronic component. A first contact piece is to be brought into contact with a first side of the terminal of the electronic component. A second contract piece is to be brought into contact with a second side opposite to the first side of the terminal of the electronic component. The second contact piece is formed of a linear conductor. The first contact piece has a portion to be brought into contact with the second contact piece when the second contact piece is in contact with the terminal of the electronic component.