A LOAD CARRIER

摘要

A load carrier (1) for securing to the waist of an individual for supporting a load and trailing behind the individual comprises first and second side members (3, 4) which extend rearwardly from a mounting bracket (17) to a transversely extending axle (6) for supporting a load. Ground engaging wheels (9) are releasably secured to the axle (6). A telescoping connecting member (5) extends forwardly from the mounting bracket (17) and is coupled by a swivel coupling (10) to a load distribution pad (18), which in turn is secured to the individual by a waist belt (12). End support brackets (38) retain the load on the side members (3, 4). The connecting member (5) is slideable in the mounting bracket (17) to lie within and between the side members (3, 4) and the side member (3) is pivotally connected to the axle (6), while the side member (4) is releasably secured to the axle (6) for permitting pivoting of the axle (6) and the guide members (3, 4) to lie parallel to the connecting member (10) with the load carrier (1) in a folded state.