In order to provide a solution in which smaller relays, in particular narrow relays, can be manufactured with standard materials, the invention shows a cradle (1) for a narrow relay (2), comprising a force introduction section (3) at which force is introduced from a triggering system (30), and a force diversion section (4) in which the introduced force is diverted to a contact system (40), wherein a direct connection line (5) between the force introduction section (3) and the force diversion section (4) runs through a receptacle (6) and a bottom (7) of the receptacle (6) is spaced apart from the direct connection line (5).