Patent ID: 6490958
Filing Date: 2002-12-10
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
Apparatus for storing charge units, comprising:a storage magazine including at least one axially elongated storage chamber having at least one open end for transfer of the charge units to and from the storage chamber; a friction restraint for engaging the charge units stored in the at least one axially elongated chamber and inhibiting axial movement of the charge units toward the open end thereof; the friction restraint including a friction bar extending axially along one side of the at least one chamber, and a cam system for developing a radial normal force on the friction bar in response to an axial biasing force acting in the direction of the open end of the at least one chamber; means for releasing the friction restraint at least upon transfer of a storable unit through the open end of the at least one storage chamber; and latching means for at least partially closing the open end, the latching means being movable between a closed position and an open position upon operation of the means for releasing the friction restraint, wherein the latching means is pivotal on a pivot axis perpendicular to the axially elongated storage chamber.