Cane

Abstract

A cane has a rectilinear, or approximately rectilinear, shaft, an upper end, including a handle for gripping and support, and a lower end provided with a ferrule having a non-slip function. The ferrule has a widening in the form of a disc that is coaxial with the cane and is intended to form a lever that is able to allow recovery when a pressure is applied. The shaft and handle are made of a lightweight material, and the ferrule contains a ballast so as to move the center of gravity of the cane as close as possible to the lower end, while the ferrule has a convex end wall.

1 . Cane comprising:
 a rectilinear or substantially rectilinear shaft;   an upper end comprising a handle for gripping and support; and   a lower end provided with a ferrule having an anti-slip function, said ferrule having a widening and forming a disc coaxial to said shaft, said ferrule forming a lever permitting recovery when applying a pressure wherein said shaft and said handle are comprised of a lightweight material, and wherein said ferrule is comprised of a ballast, having of gravity as close as possible to said lower end, while said ferrule has a convex end wall.   
     
     
         2 . Cane according to  claim 1 , wherein the end wall of the ferrule is comprised of a spherical cap. 
     
     
         3 . Cane according to  claim 1 , wherein said ferrule further comprises a peripheral wall having a truncated shape, narrowing towards an end thereof. 
     
     
         4 . Cane according to  claim 3 , wherein said peripheral wall has an upper edge connected to the shaft through a trumpet-shaped intermediate portion. 
     
     
         5 . Cane according to  claim 1 , wherein said shaft and the handle are comprised of a composite material. 
     
     
         6 . Cane according to  claim 1 , wherein said ballast is comprised of cast iron covered with an elastomer. 
     
     
         7 . Cane according to  claim 1 , wherein said ballast is comprised of accumulators.