CargoLock: Streamlining the Litter Securing Process
Chuck Backus
Industrial Design, 2024
In the realm of military medevac, where urgency is the heartbeat, Cargolock emerges as an innovative solution, streamlining stretcher-fastening procedures during critical operations. Conceived in response to the inefficiencies of traditional methods, Cargolock is a testament to the dedication of medical personnel on the battlefield, recognizing the imperative of swift and effective care delivery.
Cargolock is a purpose-built system for simplicity, speed, and a reliable fastening of litters to aircraft cargo floors, seamlessly integrating with standard military stretchers. Its design ensures a swift and secure connection to the cargo plane floor, using ladder buckles and nylon straps. The hooks are attached to the litter poles and stretched to secure the litter to the ground. From there, the backend of each strap can simultaneously be pulled to lock the litter into the ground. With the military having to act at any time each strap is ready at a moment's notice.
Chuck Backus grew up in Cleveland, OH and is currently an industrial designer at The Ohio State University. His design philosophy revolves around designing for others with others, ensuring that each project seamlessly merges aesthetic appeal with functional excellence suited to meet the needs of everyone involved. His creative process involves thinking through a spatial lens and working through each step being sure to make sure the journey means just as much as the final product.
