Abstract: A lightweight multi-use collapsible stretcher for carrying a load comprising: two opposing collapsible longitudinal frames; at least one bedding member disposed between said longitudinal frames; and at least one interconnecting bar disposed between said two opposing longitudinal frames and hingedly connected to at least two longitudinal frames. The interconnecting bar comprises first and second sections, which have a position attached to said frame plates when said stretcher is in said folded position and a position transversely deployed towards each other when said stretcher is in said unfolded position. The interconnecting bar has interconnecting means at at least one free terminal thereof; said two opposing collapsible longitudinal frames are interconnectable via interconnecting bar and said interconnecting means in said unfolded position.

Abstract: A foldable stretcher for transporting an object. The stretcher comprising: a plurality of substantially plane members pivotally connected with each other in series by means of hinges there between; handles pivotally connected to outermost of the plane members; and, at least two pluralities of props. The stretcher further comprises at least two pairs of sufficiently stiff wires. Each pair of the wires arranged along a corresponding long side of the stretcher; each the wire is mechanically connected to the stretcher at least two connection points; the handles adapted for actuating a tautening of at least one of the wires of each pair of wires by fixation of the handles when the stretcher is in the unfolded position.

Abstract: A foldable stretcher for transporting an object. The stretcher comprising: a plurality of substantially plane members pivotally connected with each other in series by means of hinges there between; handles pivotally connected to outermost of the plane members; and, at least two pluralities of props. The stretcher further comprises at least two pairs of sufficiently stiff wires. Each pair of the wires arranged along a corresponding long side of the stretcher; each the wire is mechanically connected to the stretcher at least two connection points; the handles adapted for actuating a tautening of at least one of the wires of each pair of wires by fixation of the handles when the stretcher is in the unfolded position.