Dual element electrical contact and connector assembly utilizing same

An electrical connector assembly for electrically interconnecting first and second circuit members, said assembly comprising:

• a housing adapted for being positioned substantially between said first and second circuit members;
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• a plurality of electrical contacts spacedly positioned within said housing, selected ones of said electrical contacts including a first, malleable conductive element comprised of metallic material and having a first modulus of elasticity and including first and second opposed contacting portions for engaging said first and second circuit members, respectively, and a second, spring element comprised of metallic material and joined to said first, conductive element in direct physical contact therewith and having a second modulus of elasticity greater than said first modulus of elasticity of said first, conductive element, said electrical contact being of substantially C-shaped configuration.

An information handling system comprising:

• an electrical connector assembly for electrically interconnecting first and second circuit members, said assembly including a housing adapted for being positioned substantially between said first and second circuit members, and a plurality of electrical contacts spacedly positioned within said housing, selected ones of said electrical contacts including a first, malleable conductive element comprised of metallic material and having a first modulus of elasticity and including first and second opposed contacting portions for engaging said first and second circuit members, respectively, and a second, spring element comprised of metallic material and joined to said first, conductive element in direct physical contact therewith and having a second modulus of elasticity greater than said first modulus of elasticity, said electrical contacts being of substantially C-shaped configuration.