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Abstract

A friction restraint and latching assembly for a charge unit storage chamber defined by an elongated casing having an open end, and including a friction restraint bar of a length approximating that of the elongated casing, and supported at the periphery of the casing for axial and radial movement between a retracted position out of contact with charge units in the storage chamber and an engaged position in frictional contact with the charge units in the storage chamber and so that axial movement of the friction restraint bar toward the open end of the casing results in radial movement of the friction restraint bar to the engaged position. The friction restraint bare is biased yieldably to the engaged position. An actuating plunger, accessible at the open end of the elongated casing, is movable axially against the friction restraint bar to move the friction restraint bar against its bias to the retracted position, and a pivotal latch on the open end of the casing and connected with the actuating plunger is movable from a closed position over at least part of the open end of the casing to an open position upon movement of the actuating plunger to move the friction restraint bar to the retracted position.

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