Walking stick

Abstract

A crutch comprises a crutch handle 1, a crutch body 2 connected to the lower end of the crutch handle 1, a crutch head 3 connected to the lower end of the crutch body 2 and a ground gripping device 5. Wherein an elastic piece hole 21 is formed in the lower portion of the crutch body 2, and an elastic piece 4 is arranged in the elastic piece hole 21; the left end and the right end of the elastic piece 4 are protruding heads protruding outwards, and the middle of the elastic piece 4 is an elastic body. The walking stick has the advantages that the ground gripping device can be connected to the lower portion of the walking stick body when used, and the ground gripping device is unfolded to enhance the ground gripping force of a muddy road surface when used; when not in use, the ground gripping device can be stored in the crutch handle hole, so that the daily use is prevented from being influenced; the included angle between the ground gripping column and the supporting column is increased when the ground gripping column is unfolded, so that more stable ground gripping support is formed; telescopic adjustment is achieved, use is convenient, clamping can be achieved after stretching, and the structure is stable; and a plurality of parts and structures are unified standardized structural parts, so that the production cost is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of physiotherapy equipment, specifically to a cane. Background Technology

[0002] People nowadays enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain climbing and hiking. When mountain climbing, people often prepare a walking stick as an aid. However, ordinary walking sticks do not have a gripping function, making them unsuitable for muddy trails. At the same time, if a gripping device were directly installed in the walking stick, it would be quite inconvenient to use in daily life.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a cane that has a gripping function and is also convenient to use in daily life. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] Therefore, the first objective of this utility model is to provide a walking stick with a gripping function that is also convenient for everyday use.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model discloses a walking stick, comprising: a handle 1, a stick body 2 connected to the lower end of the handle 1, a stick head 3 connected to the lower end of the stick body 2, and a ground-gripping device 5; wherein, a spring-loaded hole 21 is provided at the lower part of the stick body 2, and a spring-loaded piece 4 is provided in the spring-loaded hole 21; the left and right ends of the spring-loaded piece 4 are outwardly protruding heads, and the middle part is an elastic body; the ground-gripping device 5 includes a housing 51, the lower end of the housing 51 is connected to a lower guide plate 52, the lower guide plate 52 has a lower support hole 522 at its center, and a plurality of lower guide holes 521 are provided along the center radius R, the lower guide holes 521 are inserted into the lower guide holes 521, the lower support holes 522 are fitted with support columns 54, the upper end of the ground-gripping column 53 is fitted with an upper guide plate 55, the upper guide plate 55 has an upper support hole 552 at its center, and along the center radius R, a plurality of lower guide holes 521 are provided. Several upper guide holes 551 are provided at a point not exceeding D. The upper end of the gripping post 53 is provided with a snap-fit ​​connector 532. The gripping post 53 is fitted with the upper guide holes 551 and snapped with the upper guide piece 55. The upper support hole 552 is fitted with the support piece 54. The upper end of the snap-fit ​​connector 532 abuts against an upper baffle 56. The upper baffle 56 has a round hole in the middle. The support piece 54 is fitted with the upper baffle 56 through the round hole. The lower end of the support piece 54 is provided with a locking head 541 and the upper end is connected to a fixing head 542. The fixing head 542 abuts against and fixes the upper baffle 56. The upper part of the housing 51 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​hole 57. One end of the stick handle 1 is provided with a stick handle hole 11. The stick handle hole 11 is used to store the gripping device 5. The first snap-fit ​​hole 57 is used to snap the spring piece 4 so that the gripping device 5 is installed below the stick body 2.

[0007] In addition, the cane according to the above-described technical solution of this application may also have the following additional technical features:

[0008] Optionally, the distance D is less than the radius R, such that when the upper guide plate 55 is at the top, the angle α between the gripping post 53 and the support post 54 is less than the angle β between the gripping post 53 and the support post 54 when the upper guide plate 55 moves to the bottom.

[0009] Optionally, the lower end of the gripping post 53 is provided with a gripping head 531.

[0010] Optionally, the gripping head 531 is round.

[0011] Optionally, there are a total of 6 gripping posts 53; correspondingly, there are 6 upper guide holes 551 and 6 lower guide holes 521.

[0012] Optionally, the gripping post 53 has a notch 533 below the snap connector 532, which fits with the upper guide hole 551.

[0013] Optionally, the snap joint 532 of the gripping post 53 is flush with the end face below the notch 533.

[0014] Optionally, the cane body 2 includes several telescopic joints 22; each telescopic joint 22 has a spring clip hole 21 at its lower part, and each telescopic joint 22 except the uppermost one has a second snap-fit ​​hole 23 at its upper part; a spring clip 4 is provided in the second snap-fit ​​hole 23, and the spring clip 4 snaps into the spring clip hole 21 when the telescopic joint 22 is extended to its longest stroke.

[0015] Optionally, except for the topmost section, each of the expansion joints 22 has a vertical guide groove 24 on its outer wall surface. Correspondingly, the inner wall surface of the section above which the expansion joint is connected has a guide strip 25 that cooperates with the guide groove 24.

[0016] Optionally, the cane handle hole 11 is located at one end near the cane body 2.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. The gripping device can be connected to the bottom of the stick when in use, and unfolds to enhance the grip on muddy roads; when not in use, the gripping device can be stored in the stick handle hole to avoid affecting daily use; 2. When the gripping post is unfolded, the angle between it and the support increases (from α to β), forming a more stable gripping support; 3. It reduces insertion resistance and improves gripping efficiency; 4. It is telescopic and adjustable, convenient to use, and can be snapped in place after extension, resulting in a stable structure; 5. The structure is simple, with multiple components and structures being standardized structural parts, resulting in low production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cane provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a gripping device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged view of a gripping device connected to the lower end of a cane, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower guide plate of a gripping device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper guide plate of a gripping device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a partially enlarged view I of a gripping device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a telescopic joint of a cane provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a top view of a telescopic joint of a cane provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 1-Staff handle, 11-Staff handle hole, 2-Staff body, 21-Spring hole, 22-Extension joint, 23-Second snap-fit ​​hole, 24-Guide groove, 25-Guide strip, 3-Staff head, 4-Spring, 5-Grip device, 51-Housing, 52-Lower guide plate, 522-Lower support hole, 521-Lower guide hole, 53-Grip post, 531-Grip head, 532-Snap-fit ​​connector, 533-Notch, 54-Support post, 541-Snap-fit ​​head, 542-Fixing head, 55-Upper guide plate, 552-Upper support hole, 551-Upper guide hole, 56-Upper baffle, 57-First snap-fit ​​hole. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or components / elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0029] The following describes an embodiment of the cane of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cane provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a gripping device provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged view of a gripping device connected to the lower end of a cane, according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower guide plate of a gripping device provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper guide plate of a gripping device according to an embodiment of this application; as shown. Figure 1-5 As shown: The gripping device includes a handle 1, a staff body 2 connected to the lower end of the handle 1, a staff head 3 connected to the lower end of the staff body 2, and a gripping device 5; wherein, a spring clip hole 21 is provided at the lower part of the staff body 2, and a spring clip 4 is provided in the spring clip hole 21; the left and right ends of the spring clip 4 are outwardly protruding heads, and the middle part is an elastic body; the gripping device 5 includes a housing 51, the lower end of the housing 51 is connected to a lower guide plate 52, the lower guide plate 52 has a lower support hole 522 at its center, and several lower guide holes 521 are provided along the center radius R, the lower guide holes 521 are inserted into the lower guide holes 521, the lower support holes 522 are fitted with support columns 54, the upper end of the gripping column 53 is fitted with an upper guide plate 55, the upper guide plate 55 has an upper support hole 552 at its center, and several gripping devices 54 are provided along the center radius distance not exceeding D. The upper guide hole 551 is provided. The upper end of the grip post 53 is provided with a snap-fit ​​connector 532. The grip post 53 is fitted with the upper guide hole 551 and snapped with the upper guide piece 55. The upper support hole 552 is fitted with the support post 54. The upper end of the snap-fit ​​connector 532 abuts against the upper baffle 56. The upper baffle 56 has a round hole in the middle. The support post 54 is fitted with the upper baffle 56 through the round hole. The lower end of the support post 54 is provided with a locking head 541 and the upper end is connected with a fixing head 542. The fixing head 542 abuts against and fixes the upper baffle 56. The upper part of the housing 51 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​hole 57. One end of the stick handle 1 is provided with a stick handle hole 11. The stick handle hole 11 is used to store the gripping device 5. The first snap-fit ​​hole 57 is used to snap the spring piece 4 so that the gripping device 5 is installed below the stick body 2.

[0031] Specifically, the gripping part 5 can be stored in the handle hole 11 during daily use, and when needed, it can be taken out and snapped into the lower part of the stick body 2. Figure 2 Yes; the state of the gripping device 5 when it is retracted. Figure 3This is the open state during use. The upper guide plate 55 and the upper baffle 56 clamp the upper end of the gripping post 53. The upper end of the gripping post 53 can be a round head with a horizontally protruding planar surface, which is locked in the upper guide hole 551. The fixing head 542 above the support post 54 then clamps and fixes the upper baffle 56, so that when the user installs the gripping device 5, the entire internal component moves downward against the fixing head 542, causing the gripping post 53 to extend downward and form a gripping shape (such as...). Figure 2 (As shown).

[0032] It should be noted that the spring piece 4 is made of an elastic material, which makes the U-shaped body in the middle elastic. When the gripping part 5 is inserted, the spring piece 4 is compressed and elastically contracts. When the first snap-fit ​​hole 57 moves to the position of the spring piece 4, the spring piece 4 springs back to its original state, thereby completing the snap-fit ​​of the gripping part 5. In one embodiment of this application, the support column 54 is a long screw, and the head of the screw is a snap-fit ​​head 541, which limits the upper limit position of the retracted state; the fixing head 542 is a nut, which fixes the upper snap-fit ​​component; in order to prevent the nut from falling off, a welding process can be added after fixing.

[0033] It should also be noted that, in the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings of this application, the so-called "several lower guide holes 521" are 4, and correspondingly, the gripping posts 53 inserted into the guide holes 521 are also 4, and the "several upper guide holes 551" are also 4.

[0034] The cane according to this application achieves a balance between gripping function and daily portability through innovative gripping device structure, telescopic joint locking mechanism and modular design. At the same time, it improves the practicality and terrain adaptability of the cane with a low-cost solution, effectively solving the pain point of insufficient gripping of traditional canes in complex road conditions.

[0035] According to one embodiment of this application, the distance D is less than the radius R, such that when the upper guide plate 55 is at the top, the angle α between the gripping post 53 and the support post 54 is less than the angle β between the gripping post 53 and the support post 54 when the upper guide plate 55 moves to the bottom.

[0036] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the gripping device 5 is in its retracted state at this time. Figure 2 The support column 54 in the gripping device 5 is pushed downward by the rod head 3. Because the distance D of the upper guide hole 551 from the center is less than the radius R of the lower guide hole 521 from the center, the included angle α in the retracted state is less than the included angle β in the use state. As a result, the gripping device 5 is in the open state when in use, thus forming a more stable gripping support.

[0037] According to one embodiment of this application, the lower end of the gripping post 53 is provided with a gripping head 531.

[0038] According to one embodiment of this application, the gripping head 531 is round.

[0039] Specifically, the dedicated grip head 531 facilitates insertion into the ground in muddy conditions, allowing the cane to grip the road firmly. The rounded head 531 ensures a suitable contact surface from all directions of insertion; its design reduces insertion resistance and improves grip efficiency.

[0040] According to one embodiment of this application, there are a total of 6 gripping posts 53; correspondingly, there are 6 upper guide holes 551 and 6 lower guide holes 521.

[0041] Specifically, the six grip pillars create a more stable structure, providing greater grip.

[0042] Figure 6 This is a partially enlarged view I of a gripping device provided in one embodiment of this application, as shown. Figure 6 As shown, the gripping post 53 has a notch 533 below the snap connector 532, which fits with the upper guide hole 551.

[0043] According to one embodiment of this application, the snap joint 532 of the gripping post 53 is flush with the end face below the notch 533.

[0044] Specifically, the notch 533 can be directly machined on a lathe, making the notch 533 recessed and matching the upper guide hole 551; the gripping post 53 is cylindrical, and after directly machining to form the notch 533, the clamping connector 532 can be flush with the lower end face of the notch, which is simple and convenient to process and has low cost.

[0045] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a telescopic joint of a cane according to an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 7 As shown, the cane body 2 includes several telescopic joints 22; each telescopic joint 22 has a spring clip hole 21 at its bottom, and except for the topmost joint, each of the other joints 22 has a second snap-fit ​​hole 23 at its top; a spring clip 4 is provided in the second snap-fit ​​hole 23, and the spring clip 4 snaps into the spring clip hole 21 when the telescopic joint 22 is extended to its longest stroke.

[0046] Specifically, the cane body 2 is composed of multiple telescopic sections 22. Each section is fixed by snapping the spring piece 4 into the spring piece hole 21. Users can adjust the length according to their needs to adapt to different heights or terrains. The cane can also be folded up completely when it is not needed for easy storage.

[0047] Figure 8This is a top view of a telescopic joint of a cane provided in one embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 8 Except for the topmost section, the outer wall surface of each of the telescopic joints 22 shown has a vertical guide groove 24. Correspondingly, the inner wall surface of the section above which the current section is connected has a guide strip 25 that cooperates with the guide groove 24.

[0048] Specifically, the expansion and contraction are achieved through the cooperation of the guide groove 24 and the guide bar 25, which ensures smooth expansion and contraction.

[0049] According to one embodiment of this application, the staff handle hole 11 is located at one end near the staff body 2.

[0050] Specifically, because the cane handle hole 11 is used to house the gripping device 5, which is located near the cane axis, the lever arm can be reduced, making it more convenient for the user to carry.

[0051] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this utility model are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A walking stick, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a walking stick, including: A handle (1), a stick body (2) connected to the lower end of the handle (1), a stick head (3) connected to the lower end of the stick body (2), and a ground gripping device (5); Wherein, the lower part of the stick body (2) is provided with a spring hole (21), and the spring hole (21) is provided with a spring (4) inside; the left and right ends of the spring (4) are outwardly protruding knobs, and the middle part is an elastic body; The ground gripping device (5) includes a shell (51), the lower end of the shell (51) is connected with a lower guide piece (52), the center of the lower guide piece (52) is provided with a lower support hole (522), a plurality of lower guide holes (521) are arranged along the center radius R, the lower guide holes (521) are inserted with a ground gripping column (53), the lower support hole (522) is sleeved with a support column (54), the upper end of the ground gripping column (53) is sleeved with an upper guide piece (55), the center of the upper guide piece (55) is provided with an upper support hole (552), a plurality of upper guide holes (551) are arranged along the center radius distance not more than D, the upper end of the ground gripping column (53) is provided with a clamping head (532), the ground gripping column (53) is sleeved with the upper guide hole (551) and is clamped with the upper guide piece (55), the upper support hole (552) is sleeved with the support column (54); the upper end of the clamping head (532) is abutted with an upper stop piece (56), the middle part of the upper stop piece (56) is provided with a circular hole, the support column (54) is sleeved with the upper stop piece (56) through the circular hole; the lower end of the support column (54) is provided with a clamping head (541), and the upper end is connected with a fixed head (542), the fixed head (542) abuts and fixes the upper stop piece (56); the upper part of the shell (51) is provided with a first clamping hole (57); One end of the handle (1) is provided with a handle hole (11), and the handle hole (11) is used for accommodating the ground gripping device (5); the first clamping hole (57) is used for clamping the spring (4), so that the ground gripping device (5) is installed below the stick body (2).

2. The walking stick of claim 1, wherein: The distance D is less than the radius R, so that the included angle alpha between the ground gripping column (53) and the support column (54) when the upper guide piece (55) is at the top is less than the included angle beta between the ground gripping column (53) and the support column (54) when the upper guide piece (55) moves downward.

3. The walking stick of claim 1, wherein: The lower end of the ground gripping column (53) is provided with a ground gripping head (531).

4. A walking stick according to claim 3, characterised in that: The ground gripping head (531) is a round head.

5. The walking stick of claim 1, wherein: The ground gripping column (53) has six in total; correspondingly, the upper guide hole (551) and the lower guide hole (521) are respectively provided with six.

6. The walking stick of claim 1, wherein: The lower part of the clamping head (532) of the ground gripping column (53) is provided with an opening (533), and the opening (533) is sleeved with the upper guide hole (551).

7. A walking stick according to claim 6, characterised in that: The clamping head (532) of the ground gripping column (53) is flush with the end face below the opening (533).

8. The walking stick of claim 1, wherein: The stick body (2) comprises several telescopic sections (22); each telescopic section (22) is provided below with a spring hole (21); the upper part of each telescopic section (22) except the uppermost one is provided with a second clamping hole (23); the second clamping hole (23) is provided with a spring (4) which clamps the spring hole (21) when the telescopic section (22) is stretched to the maximum stroke.

9. A walking stick according to claim 8, characterised in that: The outer wall surface of each telescopic section (22) except the uppermost one is provided with a vertical guide groove (24); correspondingly, the inner wall surface of the upper section connected with the section is provided with a guide strip (25) which is connected with the guide groove (24).

10. The walking stick of claim 1, wherein: The stick handle hole (11) is arranged near one end of the stick body (2).

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