Abstract: An electrical connector that includes a housing that has a mounting face with a cavity that is in fluid contact with the ambient environment via an opening formed in a front side of the mounting face and a backplate that abuts a rear side of the mounting face. A contact, wherein a portion of the contact is positioned within the cavity. A compression rod that engages the mounting face and the backplate in a compressive manner towards one another.
Abstract: An electrical connector support system that includes a bracket having a base with a rear portion and a front portion and a second base positioned above and in front of the front portion of the base. An electrical connector is attached to the bracket and positioned over the second base so as not to be supported on the second base.