The new device main structures are made from cane materials, plastic and metal components. It is possible to make the entire structure in plastic or metal.
The new design has two major parts, one that holds the load and the other that rests on the shoulder. Device has two knobs, which facilitates the change of required function manually from one to another in one minute duration. This allows three modular functions for carrying lighter loads on the head, medium loads at the back and heavier loads to push or pull as trolley.
Ergonomically the load is distributed on the shoulder and at the lumber support by softer material. The total weight of device is 2 Kgs. The principal object of the innovation is to facilitate three methods of lifting and shifting of the loads by worker, such as above the head, at the back and push or pull action.
Core77 Design Awards 2011 announced over 10 days, 74 jury members from 13 cities around the world reported announcing the winners, runners-up and notable designs in 15 categories an honour roll of over 120 design projects are all set to become the most comprehensive honours for design in the world.Core 77 Design Awards, 2011. Load carrier for labor is awarded Best Product Design of the Yaer 2011 (http://www.core77designawards.com/2011/recipients/load-carrier-for-labour/)
Final Announcement
http://www.core77.com/blog/competition/congratulations_to_the_recipients_of_the_2011_core77_design_awards_20041.asp
Winner list
http://www.fastcodesign.com/1664663/core77-taps-7-carryall-as-years-best-product-design
Best Product
http://www.core77.com/blog/core77_design_awards/core77_design_award_2011_load_carrier_for_labour_winner_for_productsequipment_20072.asp
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