prEN 17860-4
(Main)Carrier Cycles - Part 4: Heavy weight carrier cycles - Mechanical and functional aspects
Carrier Cycles - Part 4: Heavy weight carrier cycles - Mechanical and functional aspects
This document applies to multi track carrier cycles with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 550 kg*, with
with or without electric assistance.
NOTE Electric assistance will be covered in a separate part of this standard series.
(*: value maximum gross vehicle weight for this part is still under discussion, but will be around 550 kg)
Lastenfahrräder - Teil 4: Schwere Lastenfahrräder - Mechanische und funktionale Aspekte
Dieses Dokument gilt für Lastenfahrräder mit oder ohne elektrische Unterstützung mit einem minimalen Brut tofahrzeuggewicht von über 300kg und einem maximalen Bruttofahrzeuggewicht von 600kg.
Cycles utilitaires Partie 4 : Cycles utilitaires lourds Aspects mécaniques
Tovorna kolesa - 4. del: Težka tovorna kolesa - Mehanski in funkcionalni vidiki
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2024
Tovorna kolesa - 4. del: Težka tovorna kolesa - Mehanski in funkcionalni vidiki
Carrier Cycles - Part 4: Heavy weight carrier cycles - Mechanical and functional aspects
Lastenfahrräder - Teil 4: Schwere Lastenfahrräder - Mechanische und funktionale
Aspekte
Cycles utilitaires Partie 4 : Cycles utilitaires lourds Aspects mécaniques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 17860-4
ICS:
43.150 Kolesa Cycles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2024
ICS
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Carrier Cycles - Part 4: Heavy weight carrier cycles -
Mechanical and functional aspects
Cycles utilitaires ¿ Partie 4 : Cycles utilitaires lourds ¿ Lastenfahrräder - Teil 4: Schwere Lastenfahrräder -
Aspects mécaniques Mechanische Aspekte
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Contents Page
European foreword . 5
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Use cases: commercial/professional use or low mileage use . 7
5 General vehicle requirements . 8
5.1 Numbers and condition of specimens for the strength tests . 8
5.2 Accuracy tolerances of test conditions for brake tests and strength tests . 8
5.3 Protrusions . 8
5.4 Sharp edges . 8
5.5 Securing and strength of safety-relevant fasteners. 8
5.6 Steering function . 8
5.7 Shimmy . 8
5.8 Requirements for loading areas/load securing . 8
5.9 Parking and stability . 8
5.9.1 Requirement . 8
5.9.2 Tipping stability of multi track carrier cycles . 8
5.9.3 Parking stability while loading . 8
5.9.4 Dynamic tipping stability of multi track carrier cycles . 8
5.9.5 Double lane change test . 8
5.9.6 Dynamic tipping stability on slopes . 9
5.9.7 Prevention of wheel jamming of multi track carrier cycles . 9
5.10 Pedal clearance . 9
5.10.1 Ground clearance . 9
5.10.2 Toe clearance . 9
5.11 Wheel and tyre assembly – clearance . 9
5.12 Wheel retention . 9
5.13 Vibrations, ergonomics and design . 9
6 Brakes . 10
6.1 General. 10
6.2 Hand-operated brakes . 10
6.2.1 Brake lever position . 10
6.2.2 Brake-lever grip dimension . 10
6.2.3 Attachment of brake assembly and cable requirements . 10
6.2.4 Brake-lever – Position of applied force . 10
6.2.5 Brake-block and brake-pad assemblies – Safety test . 10
6.2.6 Hand-operated braking-system – Strength test . 10
6.2.7 Back-pedal braking system – Strength test . 10
6.3 Requirements of the test method on a test track . 10
6.4 Requirements of the test method on a test bench. 11
6.4.1 Requirement for the minimum braking force . 11
6.4.2 Requirement for the uniformity of braking forces. . 11
6.5 Tests . 11
7 Steering . 11
8 Frame . 11
8.1 Suspension frames — Special requirements . 11
8.2 Requirements for all frame types . 11
8.3 Frame – Dynamic test with pedalling forces . 12
8.3.1 General. 12
8.3.2 Test method . 12
8.4 Frame – Dynamic test with horizontal forces . 14
8.4.1 General. 14
8.4.2 Determination of the test loads . 15
8.4.3 Test method . 15
8.5 Frame — Dynamic test with a vertical force onto the seatpost . 17
8.6 Frame – Dynamic test with vertical forces onto the loading area . 17
8.7 Frame – Dynamic test with lateral forces . 17
8.7.1 General. 17
8.7.2 Determination of the lateral test load . 17
8.7.3 Requirement . 19
8.7.4 Test method . 19
8.8 Frame assembly – Impact test (falling frame) . 23
8.8.1 General. 23
8.8.2 Requirement . 23
8.8.3 Test method . 23
8.9 Frame – Brake mount test. 25
8.9.1 Requirements . 25
8.9.2 Brake mount fatigue test . 26
8.9.3 Brake mount static torque test . 26
8.10 Frame – Trailer suitability stress test . 27
8.10.1 Requirement . 27
8.10.2 Test method . 27
9 Front wheel fork . 27
9.1 General. 27
9.2 Installation of the axle and wheel fastening . 27
9.3 Front wheel fork —Static bending t
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