Ski pole

Abstract

The invention relates to a ski pole where at least a part of the pole is in titanium and is formed as a lattice.

Claims

1. A ski pole comprising: a pole comprising an upper part, a middle part and a lower part, wherein the middle part comprising titanium formed as a lattice or grid, the upper part is formed of another material, and the lower part is configured to enable contact with snow.

2. The ski pole according to claim 1, wherein the middle part makes up between a third and the half of the length of the pole.

3. The ski pole according to claim 2, wherein the middle part is attached to the upper part using a press fit.

4. The ski pole according to claim 2, wherein the middle part is attached to the upper part with glue.

5. The ski pole according to claim 1, wherein the middle part is attached to the upper part using a press fit.

6. The ski pole according to claim 1, wherein the middle part is attached to the upper part with glue.

7. A method of making the ski pole according to claim 1 comprising forming the pole by 3D printing.

8. The ski pole according to claim 1, wherein the upper part is formed from carbon fiber or aluminum.

9. A method of making the ski pole according to claim 1 comprising forming the pole by casting.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The invention will now be described in more detail, referring to the enclosed drawings where

(2) FIG. 1 shows a ski pole according to the invention, and

(3) FIG. 2 shows the detail of titanium part.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(4) In FIG. 1 there is shown a ski pole 1 comprising an upper part 2, a middle part 3 and a lower part 4. The middle part 3 is made of titanium and is formed as a lattice or grid as shown in FIG. 2. These enables good properties as regards to withstanding forces in three dimensions, especially when material weight is an important factor. As shown the titanium part is cylindrical but van also have other forms, for example hexagonal or octagonal.

(5) The upper part of the pole may be a conventional material such as carbon fibres or aluminium. The part 2 is shaped so that it can fit with the titanium part 3 (not shown). A lower segment of the upper part can for example be cylindrical and with a diameter that enables it to fit into the titanium part 3 using glue or press fit. Other alternative attachment method known to those skilled in the art may also be used.

(6) The lower part 4 is shaped with a point or similar to enable a good contact with the snow, as is well known in the art. The upper segment of the lower part 4 may, as for the upper segment, be cylindrical and in the same way pushed into or glued to the titanium part.

(7) The titanium part may be manufactured using casting or 3D printing. It is of special note that the part is designed to be as resistant to buckling as possible.