Terrain engaging appliance for trekking pole

Abstract

An improved Terrain Engaging Appliance for a trekking pole which will supplement a standard pole tip and provide additional terrain engagement and traction. A freely function will reduce inadvertent telescoping trekking pole collapse, and shed mud and shed mud and snow readily.

1 . In a trekking pole of the type to be used by a person engaging in the activity of walking, hiking, climbing and snowshoeing, the trekking pole comprising a tip, shaft and grip, for the purpose of providing stability, propulsion and descent control, the improvement comprising:
 a generally coaxial toothed blade shaped to provide additional terrain engagement; and   a rotatably coupled hub for attachment to said trekking pole shaft or tip.   
   
   
       2 . The improvement as in  claim 1  wherein said hub has a plurality of securing screws positioned radially at right angles to said trekking pole shaft axis. 
   
   
       3 . The improvement as in  claim 1  wherein said hub has internal threads on said trekking pole axis for the purpose of attachment of said hub to said trekking pole shaft. 
   
   
       4 . The improvement as in  claim 1  wherein said hub and said trekking shaft are integrated. 
   
   
       5 . The improvement as in  claim 1  wherein said blade freely rotates on said hub. 
   
   
       6 . The improvement as in  claim 1  wherein said blade is formed to provide terrain engagement when a pre-selected angle of said trekking pole relative terrain is attained. 
   
   
       7 . The improvement as in  claim 1  wherein said blade is made from steel alloy. 
   
   
       8 . The improvement as in  claim 1  wherein said blade is rigidly fixed to said trekking pole shaft.