Systems having an actuator forcing a resilient retainer through a compressor to secure electrical contacts in an electrical component

A method for securing one or more electrical contacts within an electrical component, the method comprising:

• defining a contact-retaining chamber within a main housing;
• fixing a base within the contact-retaining chamber;
• supporting a resilient retainer on the base;
• positioning the resilient retainer around at least a portion of the one or more electrical contacts;
• positioning a compressor in relation to the resilient retainer, wherein the positioning the compressor comprises positioning the resilient retainer between the base and the compressor;
• and
• engaging an actuator into a retaining position with respect to the compressor, wherein the engaging the actuator in the retaining position comprises exerting a retaining force into the compressor, and transmitting the retaining force to the resilient retainer to securely retain the one or more electrical contacts within the electrical component.

An electrical connector assembly, comprising:

• a main housing defining a contact-retaining chamber and including an actuator track;
• a rigid base fixed within the contact-retaining chamber;
• a resilient retainer formed of rubber and supported on the base and positioned around at least portions of electrical contacts;
• a rigid compressor within the contact-retaining chamber, wherein the resilient retainer is positioned between the base and the compressor;
• and
• a moveable actuator moveably secured within the actuator track, wherein the moveable actuator is configured to be moved into a retaining position in which a retaining force is exerted into the compressor, wherein the retaining force is transmitted to into the resilient retainer to securely retain the electrical contacts within the electrical component.