Anti-slip tip for end of walking stick has inner fixed and outer pivoting metal components that imitate movements of human foot

摘要

A tip consists of two components made from sheet metal: an inverted T-shaped component with its base (3) set in a slot and its shank (2) fitting inside the hollow end of the walking stick and having a hole (1) for a rivet, and an outer U-shaped component with vertical sides (4) having holes so it can pivot about the rivet, and a broad sole (9). The tip consists of two components made from sheet metal: an inverted T-shaped component with its base (3) set in a slot and its shank (2) fitting inside the hollow end of the walking stick and having a hole (1) for a rivet, and an outer U-shaped component with vertical sides (4) having holes so it can pivot about the rivet, and a broad sole (9). The sole has a non-slip under layer of rubber or cork, or can be fitted with a child's boot, laced up over it. During use the sole stays flat on the ground as the inner component pivots above it.