Abstract: An electrical connection system includes a male connector and a female connector. The male connector has a longitudinal extension. The female connector defines a socket that is configured to receive the male connector. The female connector also includes a stop and a biasing element. The biasing element has a first tapered protrusion. The first tapered protrusion is configured to engage the male connector such that the biasing element forces the longitudinal extension into contact with the stop.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing; electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a mate assist system for assisting in mating the electrical connector to a mating electrical connector. The mate assist system includes a lever pivotably connected to the housing, a slider slidably connected to the housing, and a system for preventing unintentional movement of the lever from an unlocked position. The system for preventing unintentional movement of the lever includes a first latch adapted to be manually actuated by a user and a second latch on the slider adapted to be automatically moved by the mating electrical connector when the housing is initially mounted on the mating electrical connector. Both the first and second latches are moved to enable movement of the lever from the unlocked position.