EN 12184:2006

Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their chargers - Requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for electrically powered wheelchairs with a maximum speed not exceeding 15 km/h intended to carry one person which includes
   manual wheelchairs with add-on power kits used for propulsion,
   electrically powered wheelchairs and
   electrically powered scooters with three or more wheels.
It also specifies requirements and test methods for battery chargers for wheelchairs and scooters.
This European Standard does not apply in total to:
   wheelchairs intended for special purposes, such as sports,
   custom made wheelchairs,
   handrim activated power assisted wheelchairs and
   powered office chairs.
NOTE   Requirements for manually propelled wheelchairs are specified in EN 12183.

Elektrorollstühle und -mobile und zugehörige Ladegeräte - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Elektrorollstühle mit einer Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 15 km/h fest, die für die Beförderung einer Person bestimmt sind. Dazu gehören:
-   Rollstühle mit Muskelkraftantrieb und zusätzlich angebauten Antriebseinheiten,
-   Elektrorollstühle und
-   Elektromobile mit drei oder mehr Rädern.
Sie legt auch Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Batterieladegeräte für Rollstühle und Elektromobile fest.
Die vorliegende Europäische Norm gilt nicht vollständig für:
-   Rollstühle für besondere Zwecke, wie für die Verwendung beim Sport,
-   kundenspezifisch gefertigte Rollstühle,
-   mit Greifreifen betätigte Rollstühle mit elektrischer Zusatzeinrichtung, und
-   Bürostühle mit Motorantrieb.
ANMERKUNG   Die Anforderungen an Rollstühle mit Muskelkraftantrieb sind in EN 12183 festgelegt.

Fauteuils roulants électriques, scooters et leurs chargeurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d'essai relatives aux fauteuils roulants électriques dont la vitesse maximale ne dépasse pas 15 km/h et prévus pour transporter une personne, incluant :
-   les fauteuils roulants à propulsion manuelle équipés de kits de motorisation utilisés pour la propulsion ;
-   les fauteuils roulants électriques ; et
-   les scooters électriques à trois roues ou plus.
Elle spécifie également les exigences et méthodes d'essais pour les chargeurs de batterie pour les fauteuils roulants et les scooters.
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas en totalité aux :
-   fauteuils roulants prévus pour des usages spéciaux, tels que le sport ;
-   fauteuils sur mesure ;
-   fauteuils roulants à propulsion manuelle munis d’un équipement électrique auxiliaire ; et
-   fauteuils de bureau motorisés.
NOTE   Les exigences pour les fauteuils roulants à propulsion manuelle sont spécifiées dans l'EN 12183.

Invalidski vozički na električni pogon, skuterji in njihovi polnilniki - Zahteve in preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 12-Sep-2006
• Withdrawal Date: 22-Feb-2007
• ICS: 11.180.10 - Aids and adaptation for moving
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 293 - Technical aids for disabled persons
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 293/WG 9 - Wheelchairs - Revision of EN 12183 and EN 12184
• Current Stage: 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
• Start Date: 23-Feb-2007
• Completion Date: 23-Feb-2007
• Directive: 2001/16/EC - Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system
• Directive: 93/42/EEC - Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices
• Mandate: M/023 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the development of European standards relating to medical devices
• Mandate: M/334 - Mandate for programming and standardisation addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of the Interoperability of the trans-european conventional rail system
• Ref Project: SIST EN 12184:2006 - Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their chargers - Requirements and test methods

Relations

• Replaces: EN 12184:1999 - Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their charges - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Replaced By: EN 12184:2009 - Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their chargers - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022

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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12184September 2006ICS 11.180.10Supersedes EN 12184:1999
English VersionElectrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their chargers -Requirements and test methodsFauteuils roulants électriques, scooters et leurs chargeurs -Exigences et méthodes d'essaiElektrorollstühle und -mobile und zugehörige Ladegeräte -Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 August 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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EN 12184:2006 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword.5 Introduction.6 1 Scope.7 2 Normative references.7 3 Terms and definitions.8 4 Test apparatus.10 5 Type classes.11 6 General requirements.12 7 Design requirements.12 7.1 Foot supports, leg supports and arm supports.12 7.2 Pneumatic tyres.12 7.3 Fitting an anterior pelvic support.13 7.4 Wheelchairs for use as seats in motor vehicles.13 7.5 Braking systems.13 7.6 Freewheel device.13 7.7 Component mass.13 7.8 Battery enclosures and containers.14 7.9 Audible warning device.14 7.10 Operations intended to be carried out by the user and/or attendant.14 7.11 Controls operated when seated.15 7.12 Attendant control unit, push handles and ha
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