EN 13277-5:2002

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2002
Varovalna oprema za borilne športe - 5. del: Dodatne zahteve in preskusne metode
za varovala spolovil in trebuha
Protective equipment for martial arts - Part 5: Additional requirements and test methods
for genital protectors and abdominal protectors
Schutzausrüstung für den Kampfsport - Teil 5: Zusätzliche Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren für den Genital- und Unterleibschutz
Equipement de protection pour les arts martiaux - Partie 5: Exigences et méthodes
d'essai complémentaires relatives aux coquilles et aux protections abdominales
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13277-5:2002
ICS:
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
97.220.30 Oprema za dvoranske športe Indoor sports equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13277-5
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2002
ICS 13.340.10
English version
Protective equipment for martial arts - Part 5: Additional
requirements and test methods for genital protectors and
abdominal protectors
Equipement de protection pour les arts martiaux - Partie 5: Schutzausrüstung für den Kampfsport - Teil 5: Zusätzliche
Exigences et méthodes d'essai complémentaires relatives Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für den Genital- und
aux coquilles et aux protections abdominales Unterleibschutz
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 December 2001.
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Contents
page
Foreword.3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions.4
4 Requirements .4
5 Test methods.8
6 Marking .14
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer.14
Annex ZA (informative)  Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or
other provisions of EU Directives .15
Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162 "Protective clothing including
hand and arm protection and lifejackets", the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by July 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
July 2002.
It is the fifth part of a series covering requirements for protective equipment used in martial arts. Part 1 deals with
general requirements and test methods and the other parts deal with specific areas of the body.
Part 1: General requirements and test methods.
Part 2: Additional requirements and test methods for instep protectors, shin protectors and forearm protectors.
Part 3: Additional requirements and test methods for trunk protectors.
Part 4: Additional requirements and test methods for head protectors.
Part 5: Additional requirements and test methods for genital protectors and abdominal protectors.
Part 6: Additional requirements and test methods for breast protectors for females.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this standard.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies additional requirements and test methods for genital protectors and abdominal
protectors used in unarmed martial arts such as Teakwondo, Karate, Kick-Boxing and similar disciplines.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this standard only
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references, the latest edition of the publication
referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 13277-1:2000, Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 1: General requirements and test methods.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 13277-1 and the following apply.
3.1
genital protector
device worn to protect genitalia from impacts.
3.2
abdominal protector
device worn to protect the abdomen below the waist from impacts.
4 Requirements
4.1 General
The general requirements for genital protectors and abdominal protectors shall be the same as those given in
EN 13277-1.
Edges of hard materials shall be covered with soft padding materials.
Genital protectors for females shall be so designed that they adapt to the body shape of the wearer.
Abdominal protectors and genital protectors may be used as a single piece or in combination (see 4.4).
4.2 Sizing
4.2.1 Genital protectors for females and males
A sizing system shall be used to define genital protectors as small (S), medium (M), large (L) or extra large (XL). If
additional sizes are available, their size declaration shall be related to this sizing system.
4.2.2 Abdominal protectors for females and males
Abdominal protectors shall be sized in relation of the size of the users in accordance with Table 1.
Table 1 — Sizing of abdominal protectors in relation to the size of the user
Dimensions in centimetres
Size Body height
females males
S< 152 < 164
M 152 to 164 164 to 176
L 164 to 176 176 to 188
XL > 176 > 188
Dimensions shall be graded linearly in case of additional sizes.
4.3 Zone of protection
4.3.1 Genital protectors
4.3.1.1 Genital protectors for females
The dimensions of the zone of protection of genital protectors for females shall be as given in Figure 1 and Table 2.
Dimensions shall be graded linearly in case of additional sizes.
Figure 1 — Zone of protection of genital protectors for females
Table 2 — Dimensions of the zone of protection of genital protectors for females
Dimensions in millimetres
Size l l l
1 2 3
min. min. min.
S 25 150 15
M 35 170 19
L 45 190 23
XL 55 210 27
4.3.1.2 Genital protectors for males
The minimum volume protected by the genital protector shall be as given in Figure 2 and Table 3. Dimensions shall
be graded linearly in case of additional sizes.
Key
a = size S
b = size M
c = size L
d = size XL
Figure 2 — Minimum volume protected by the genital protectors for males
Table 3 — Dimensions of the minimum volume protected by of genital protectors for males
Dimensions in millimetres
Size l l l l l
1 2 3 4 5
S30 52 — — 15
M34 55 — 10 —
L38 61 5 — —
XL 41 65 — — —
4.3.2 Abdominal protectors
4.3.2.1 General
Abdominal protectors shall have a zone of protection covering the abdominal surface.
If an abdominal protector is continous with a compatible genital protector no gap shall exist between the zone of
protection of both protectors.
4.3.2.2 Dimensions
The dimensions for the zone of protection of abdominal protectors shall be as given in Figure 3 and Table 4.
Dimensions shall be graded linearly in case of additional sizes.
Figure 3 — Zone of protection of abdominal protectors
Table 4 — Dimensions for abdominal protectors
Dimensions in millimetres
Size l l
1 2
minimum minimum
S 230 55
M 250 60
L 270 65
XL 290 70
4.4 Combinations
If combined use is allowed, the requirements specified for the individual protectors shall also apply.
If combined use is not intended by the manufacturer, this restriction shall be clearly indicated in the Information
supplied by the manufacturer.
Possible combinations shall be indicated in the Information supplied by the manufacturer.
4.5 Restraint
A restraint system shall be supplied by the manufacturer which enables the user to attach genital protectors and
abdominal protectors without any assistance.
The restraint system shall meet the requirements defined in 4.3 of EN 13277-1:2000.
For genital protectors for males the third paragraph of 4.3 of EN 13277-1:2000 does not apply. After each individual
test, the displacement of genital protectors for males from their original position shall be less than 20 mm.
4.6 Impact performance
4.6.1 Genital protectors for females and abdominal protectors for females and males
Genital protectors for females and abdominal protectors for females and males conform to this standard if the
maximum peak force is below 3 kN when tested in accordance with 5.6.1.
4.6.2 Genital protectors for males
Genital protectors for males conform to this standard if they meet the following requirements when tested in
accordance with 5.6.2:
a) No part of the genital protector shall break or split.
b) The plasticine cylinder used for testing shall not be deformed more than 2 mm after contacting the genital
protector.
c) The maximum peak force is below 3 kN.
5 Test methods
5.1 General
If no special test methods are specified, the requirements of this European Standard are to be tested by
measurement, visual inspection, tactile examination etc.
For the tests new, unused protectorer shall be used.
5.2 Sampling
Sampling shall be carried out in accordance with 5.1 of EN 13277-1:2000.
5.3 Conditioning
Conditioning is carried out in accordance with 5.2 of EN 13277-1:2000.
5.4 Restraint
Restraint testing of genital protectors and abdominal protectors for females and males shall be carried out as
defined in 5.4 of EN 13277-1:2000. When testing the restraint the protector(s) shall be attached to the body of a
test person or a dummy.
The test force to be applied in any test position and test direction shall be 20 N.
Test positions shall always be as close as possible on the limits of the zone of protection. They are defined in
Figures 4, 5 and 6.
Test directions shall be as shown by arrows in Figures 4, 5 and 6. They shall be tangential to the surface of the
body of the test person.
Key
1 to 4 Order of the test directions
Figure 4 — Test positions and test directions at genital protectors for females
Key
1 to 5 Order of the test directions
Figure 5 — Test positions and directions at genital protectors for males
Key
1 to 4 Order of the test directions
Figure 6 — Test positions and test directions at abdominal protectors for females and males
If a genital protector and an abdominal protector are inseparably connected, both shall be attached in accordance
with the Information supplied by the manufacturer.
5.5 Zone of protection
5.5.1 Genital protectors for females and abdominal protectors for females and males
To measure the zone of protection the protector shall be placed flat.
When tested according to EN 13277-1:2000, 5.5, the template shall be placed on the inside of the protector within
the zone of protection.
5.5.2 Genital protectors for males
The minimum volume protected by the genital protector (see 4.3.2) shall be tested using a gauge. The shape and
the dimensions of the gauge shall be identical with the values specified in Figure 2 and Table 3.
The gauge shall be placed into the inside of the genital protector within the zone of protection.
It shall be inspected if all parts of the gauge are completely within the zone of protection.
5.6 Impact performance
5.6.1 Genital protectors for females and abdominal prot
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