WALKING STICK WITH SEAT AND UMBRELLA
2.0 Abstract
Some people use walking stick to assist them when walking because their leg is not strong enough to support their body weight or they've injured their leg. They will feel tired easily when walking with the assistance of walking stick due to the need of synchronization between their hand which hold the stick and their legs. Therefore, they will need to sit down and rest before they continue walking. The problem arises when they are in the middle of a path where seats can't be found. During a rainy or sunny day, it's hard for them to walk fast to find a shelter to avoid the rain and UV light. Therefore it would be better if the umbrella and walking stick is in the same part which is the user can used it at any time. The design should be in light weight so that it wouldn’t add more burdens to the user and the structure would be strong enough to withstand the weight of a user. The surface of the seat would be large enough for the user and the seat also would be in appropriate height so that the person can seat and stand easily. The seat also should strong and stable to ensure the user safety when using it. A folding chair with the shape of a walking stick after it is folded is suggested which means it has a single vertical member touching the ground after it is folded and the other trusses floating without disturbing the user. The adjustable height is to ensure that people with several of height can use it. The handle with absorber in it is to ensure that user does not feel pain under their armpit where the handle will be put under it and the absorber will absorb the impact and reduce the pain. The mechanism is multifunction which can be used as a long walking stick or short walking stick. The stick can be separated into two where it can be a common walking stick with a hand rest.
3.0 Introduction
Walking stick is used for disable people who have major or