A seventh aspect of the invention is a stretcher characterized in that front leg
and rear leg slide mechanisms are provided in a lower portion of the upper frame. By disposing the front leg and rear leg non-step stopper mechanisms in a lower portion of the upper frame, it is possible to prevent the stopper mechanism from being exposed to the external. As a result, such a danger as a foreign matter is caught by the stopper mechanism during operation is eliminated and a satisfactory appearance is realized as well.