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International Standard ISO 15263-4 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Road Vehicles,

This part of ISO 15263 specifies the minimum safety requirements for rear bicycle carrier

devices intended for fitment on the rears of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles with a

It establishes technical specifications and test methods, which offer both the users of the rear

bicycle carrier devices and road users, a minimum level of safety when the rear bicycle carrier

Moreover, the requirements of ISO 15263 complement the provisions of Directive 74/483/EEC

The following normative documents contain provisions, which, through reference in this text,

constitute provisions of this part of ISO 15263. For dated references, subsequent amendments to,

or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on

this part of ISO 15263 are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent

editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of

the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC maintain registers of

European Commission Directive 74/483/EEC relating to the external projections of motor

European Commission Directive 94/20/EEC relating to the mechanical coupling devices of

motor vehicles and their trailers and their attachment to those vehicles including all amending

For the purpose of this part of ISO 15263, the following terms and definitions apply.

any device intended for carrying bicycle(s) on rear of a vehicle (see examples in figures 1a and

rear carrier device designed to carry bicycles on the trunk of a vehicle (see examples in figures 2

Figure 3 – Rear bicycle carrier devices fitted on the trunk by mechanical devices

rear carrier device designed to carry bicycles on the hatch of a vehicle (see examples in figures 4

rear carrier device designed to carry bicycles on the towing ball or plate of a vehicle (see

rear carrier device designed to carry bicycles on the spare wheel (mainly for off road or all terrain

rear carrier device designed to carry bicycles on the chassis of a vehicle (see example in figure

maximum load capacity permissible on the rear of the vehicle as defined by the vehicle

maximum rear bicycle carrier capacity expressed as a number of bicycles as defined by the rear

sum of permanent deformations and sliding displacement of rear load carrier when fixed to a

force applied during testing to simulate the vertical components of the force caused by the

aerodynamic effect and/or vertical effect of the load as defined in figure 10, in newtons.

longitudinal force applied during testing to simulate the horizontal components of the force

force applied during testing to simulate the horizontal components of the force caused by the load

by braking when cornering in the reference X plane as defined in figure 10, in Newtons.

force applied during testing to simulate the elongation effort caused by the load to the straps, in

If light devices are significantly hidden by the rear bicycle carrier or by the bicycle (s) itself,

examples are given in figure 11, it will be necessary to duplicate the corresponding light devices

on the rear bicycle carrier, excepted the third brake lamp and reversing lights. In any case,

national law shall be taken into account while using the carrier. The manufacturer shall advise

If the license plate is partly hidden by the rear bicycle carrier or by the bicycle (s) itself, it is

necessary to mount it on the rear bicycle carrier. In any case national law shall be taken into

account while using the carrier. The manufacturer shall advise the costumer by a warning in

When tested in accordance with 5.5, no active corrosion of functional parts shall appear during

The materials used shall allow the rear bicycle carrier device to fulfil the requirements of 4.6 to

4.8 stated in a range of exterior temperature between –20ºC to +60ºC taking into cons ideration

a) Material certification and report showing that the design is suitable for the intended

b) Or by direct testing under above mentioned extreme conditions, according to clause 5;

The external radius of all contactable components shall conform to EEC Directive 74/483

e) Permanent deformation of the main functional parts (i.e. no cosmetic parts) shall not

e) Permanent deformation of the main functional parts (i.e. no cosmetic parts) shall not

e) Permanent deformation of the main functional parts (i.e. no cosmetic parts) shall not

e) Permanent deformation of the main functional parts (i.e. no cosmetic parts) shall not

e) Permanent deformation of the main functional parts (i.e. no cosmetic parts) shall not

The device shall be satisfactorily fit all of the types of vehicles that are declared by the accessory

The rear carrier shall be tested with only fixing devices supplied by the accessory manufacturer

b) All quasi – static slide tests shall be made on a test bench or as an option on a vehicle,

5.1.1.3 Maximum three rear bicycle carriers, from current production tools shall be made

available as test specimens, to be approved or rejected in accordance with Annex A. Before

testing check that the instructions and marking are in compliance with the requirements of this

Additional sample shall be made available for corrosion test, UV test, strap test and assembly

5.1.1.4 Adjustable rear bicycle carriers shall be tested at the maximum height that is defined by

5.1.1.5 Rear bicycle carrier shall be tested on each of the types of vehicle shape that are claimed

5.1.1.6 Fitting and tightening torque of forces shall be in accordance with manufacturer

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ISO/TC 22/SC 14 Secretariat: AENOR
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ISO Central Secretariat work of editing and text composition will be undertaken at publication

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Foreword .............................................................................................................................................................v

1 Scope......................................................................................................................................................1

2 Normative references............................................................................................................................1

3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................1

4 Requirements.........................................................................................................................................3

4.1 Lighting – Signalling .............................................................................................................................3

4.2 Rear license plate..................................................................................................................................3

4.3 Resistance to corrosion........................................................................................................................4

4.4 Resistance of materials ........................................................................................................................4

4.5 Overhang and external shape ..............................................................................................................4

4.6 Resistance to the lifting force, F .........................................................................................................4

4.7 Resistance to the longitudinal force, F ...............................................................................................5

4.8 Resistance when running on a sleeping policeman..........................................................................6

4.9 Resistance when running on Belgium blocks....................................................................................6

4.10 Resistance of straps for fixating the rear bicycles carrier (textile straps, belt, metallic

straps) to the elongation force, F .......................................................................................................7

4.10.1 Resistance of threads (textile straps, metallic…) ..............................................................................7

4.10.2 Resistance of mechanical or thread straps fixing parts in using configuration ............................7

4.11 Compatibility rear bicycles carrier / vehicle(s) and rear bicycles carrier / towing device(s)

– mount ability .......................................................................................................................................7

4.12 Bicycle(s) fixing devices.......................................................................................................................7

5 Test samples..........................................................................................................................................7

6 Test sequence........................................................................................................................................8

7 Test method ...........................................................................................................................................8

7.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................8

7.1.1 Tolerance................................................................................................................................................8

7.1.2 General testing conditions ...................................................................................................................8

7.2 Description of the test facilities ...........................................................................................................9

7.2.1 Test bicycle ............................................................................................................................................9

7.2.2 Static test bench..................................................................................................................................10

7.2.3 Description of the Belgium blocks test track (according to M.I.R.A (Motor Industry

Research Association) Bulletin III/49 - construction of the "Belgian Block"................................10

7.2.4 Description of the sleeping policeman .............................................................................................11

7.3 Preconditioning ...................................................................................................................................11

7.4 Mount ability test .................................................................................................................................12

7.5 Dynamic tests ......................................................................................................................................12

7.6 Static tests ...........................................................................................................................................13

7.6.1 General .................................................................................................................................................13

7.6.2 Nominal value of the forces ...............................................................................................................13

7.6.3 Test procedure.....................................................................................................................................14

7.7 Strap test ((textile straps, belt, metallic straps) ...............................................................................15

7.7.1 Traction speed.....................................................................................................................................15

7.7.2 Thread test (textile straps, belt, metallic straps…) ..........................................................................15

7.7.3 Test of mechanical or thread straps fixing parts in using configuration......................................15

7.8 Resistance to corrosion......................................................................................................................15

8 Marking.................................................................................................................................................15

9 Instruction for fitting and use ............................................................................................................15

9.1 Fitting instructions..............................................................................................................................16

9.2 Instructions for use ............................................................................................................................ 16

9.3 Warning................................................................................................................................................ 16

Annex A (informative) Types of rear bicycles carriers................................................................................. 18

Annex B (normative) Tridimensional reference system............................................................................... 24

Annex C (informative) Lighting and signalling.............................................................................................. 25

Annex D (informative) Rear License plate ..................................................................................................... 26

Annex E (normative) Synoptic of the test sequence and approval/rejection procedure.......................... 27

E.1 Synoptic of the test sequence........................................................................................................... 27

E.2 Static tests – Approval/rejection procedure .................................................................................... 28

E.2.1 Case n°1............................................................................................................................................... 28

E.2.2 Case n°2............................................................................................................................................... 29

E.2.3 Case n°3............................................................................................................................................... 29

E.2.4 Case n°4............................................................................................................................................... 30

Annex F (normative) Required tightening torques ....................................................................................... 31

Annex G .............................................................................................. (normative) Test bench for static tests 32

Annex H (informative) Measurement of displacements ............................................................................... 36

Bibliographie .................................................................................................................................................... 38

ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies

(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO

technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been

established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and

non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.

International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards

adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an

International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent

rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

ISO 15263 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, Subcommittee SC 14, Exterior

ISO 15263 specifies the minimum safety requirements for rear bicycle carrier devices intended for fitment on

the rears of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles with a maximum authorised total mass up to 3,5 t

It establishes technical specifications and test methods, which offer both the users of the rear bicycle carrier

devices and road users, a minimum level of safety when the rear bicycle carrier devices are being used in

Moreover, the requirements of ISO 15263 complement the provisions of Directive 74/483/EEC and its

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated

references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced

any device intended for carrying bicycle(s) on rear of a vehicle. A non exhaustive list of examples is given in

rear carrier device designed to carry bicycles on the trunk of a vehicle. A non exhaustive list of examples is

rear carrier device designed to carry bicycles on the hatch of a vehicle. A non exhaustive list of examples is

rear carrier device designed to carry bicycles on the towing ball or plate of a vehicle. A non exhaustive list of

rear carrier device designed to carry bicycles on the spare wheel. A non exhaustive list of examples is given in

rear carrier device designed to carry bicycles on the chassis of a vehicle. A non exhaustive list of examples is

maximum rear bicycle carrier capacity expressed as a number of bicycles as defined by the rear bicycle

force applied during testing to simulate the vertical components of the force caused by the upward, + F , and

the downward, - F , vertical effect of the load as defined in figure 1, in Newtons

NOTE The application points of the forces F , F , F are given in reference to the tridimensional reference system

longitudinal force applied during testing to simulate the horizontal components of the front, +F, and the rear,

force applied during testing to simulate the horizontal components of the right, -F , and left, +F , lateral

force applied during testing to simulate the elongation effort caused by the load to the straps, in Newtons

difference between the position before and after each steps of the test, of the contact points of the rear-

NOTE a contact point can be a supporting point, a fixation point or all other connecting points

difference between the position before and after each steps of the test, of each bicycle on the bicycle support

relative displacement of the internal components of rear-bicycles carrier devices, e

difference between the position before and after each steps of the test, of the component ensuring the

interface with the vehicle and the component of the rear bicycle carrier on which it is fitted, measured in

If light devices are significantly hidden by the rear bicycle carrier or by the bicycle (s) itself, examples are given in

informative annex C, The manufacturer shall advise the costumer by a warning in instructions of use (see 9.3) to duplicate

the corresponding light devices on the rear bicycle carrier, except the third brake lamp and reversing lights.

IMPORTANT — All rear lights shall be type approved according to national regulation

WARNING — In any case, national law shall be taken into account while using the carrier. The

manufacturer shall advise the costumer by a warning in instructions of use accordingly.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS — When a lighting – signalling system is duplicated, it is important that the

electrical connexions shall be made in accordance with the state of the art and the recommendation of

If the license plate is partly hidden by the rear bicycle carrier or by the bicycle(s) itself, it is necessary to mount it visible or

duplicate (depending national regulation) it on the rear bicycle carrier, examples are given in informative annex D. The

manufacturer shall advise the costumer by a warning in instructions of use (see 9.3) to duplicate the license plate and its

WARNING — In any case, national law shall be taken into account while using the carrier. The

manufacturer shall advise the costumer by a warning in instructions of use accordingly.

WARNING — License plate dimensions and lighting system shall be according to national regulations.

When tested in accordance with 7.8, no active corrosion of functional parts shall appear during the test.

The materials used shall allow the rear bicycle carrier device to fulfil the requirements of 4.6 to 4.8 stated in a

a) material certification and report showing that the design is suitable for the intended purposes;

b) by direct testing under above mentioned extreme conditions, according to clause 7;

The external radius of all contactable components shall conform to EEC Directive 74/483 including all

amendments. In any case, national law shall be taken into account while using the rear bicycles carrier.

When tested in accordance with 7.6, on completion of the test under F , the following requirements shall be

b) The bicycles and the rear bicycle carrier shall remain fixed on the test device;

d) The liaison between the rear bicycle carrier and the vehicle shall not be reduced. Residual deflection, D,

shall not exceed 20 mm and for rear bicycles carrier fitted on towing ball 3° for δ, α and β;

f) Residual deflection, e, of the components at the interface between the rear bicycles carrier and the

g) Permanent deformation of the main functional parts (i.e. no cosmetic parts) shall not exceed 5% of the

length of the elements, except for straps (textile straps, belt, metallic straps) which are checked according

1) For example, zinc oxyde and alumina are note consider as active corrosion sign

2) For example, technical specification of the material or sample provided by the manufacturer or attestation from the

3) For example, straps used for fixing the bicycles on the rear bicycles carrier device, the rear bicycle carrier device on

When tested in accordance with 7.6, on completion of the test under F, the following requirements shall be

b) The bicycles and the rear bicycle carrier shall remain fixed on the test device;

d) The liaison between the rear bicycle carrier and the vehicle shall not be reduced. Residual deflection, D,

shall not exceed 20 mm and for rear carrier bicycles fitted on towing ball 3° for δ, α and β;

f) Residual deflection, e, of the components at the interface between the rear bicycles carrier and the

g) Permanent deformation of the main functional parts (i.e. no cosmetic parts) shall not exceed 5% of the

length of the elements, except for straps (textile straps, belt, metallic straps) which are checked according

When tested in accordance with 7.6, on completion of the test under F , the following requirements shall be

b) The bicycles and the rear bicycle carrier shall remain fixed on the test device;

d) The liaison between the rear bicycle carrier and the vehicle shall not be reduced. Residual deflection, D,

shall not exceed 20 mm and for rear carrier bicycles fitted on towing ball 3° for δ, α and β;

f) Residual deflection, e, of the components at the interface between the rear bicycles carrier and the

g) Permanent deformation of the main functional parts (i.e. no cosmetic parts) shall not exceed 5% of the

length of the elements, except for straps (textile straps, belt, metallic straps) which are checked according

4) For example, straps used for fixing the bicycles on the rear bicycles carrier device, the rear bicycle carrier device on

5) For example, straps used for fixing the bicycles on the rear bicycles carrier device, the rear bicycle carrier device on

When tested in accordance with 7.5, on completion of the test, the following requirements shall be met:

d) The liaison between the rear bicycle carrier and the vehicle shall not be reduced. Residual deflection, D,

shall not exceed 20 mm and for rear carrier bicycles fitted on towing ball 3° for δ, α and β;

f) Residual deflection, e, of the components at the interface between the rear bicycles carrier and the

g) Permanent deformation of the main functional parts (i.e. no cosmetic parts) shall not exceed 5% of the

length of the elements, except for straps (textile straps, belt, metallic straps) which are checked according

i) The bicycle(s) and the rear bicycles carrier shall not hit the ground during the test.

NOTE As an alternative, a test bench method can be used if the equivalency with the described road test is

When tested in accordance with 7.5, on completion of the test, the following requirements shall be met:

d) The liaison between the rear bicycle carrier and the vehicle shall not be reduced. Residual deflection, D,

shall not exceed 20 mm and for rear carrier bicycles fitted on towing ball 3° for δ, α and β;

f) Residual deflection, e, of the components at the interface between the rear bicycles carrier and the

g) Permanent deformation of the main functional parts (i.e. no cosmetic parts) shall not exceed 5% of the

length of the elements, except for straps (textile straps, belt, metallic straps) which are checked according

NOTE As an alternative, a test bench method can be used if the equivalency with the described road test is

4.10 Resistance of straps for fixating the rear bicycles carrier (textile straps, belt, metallic

a) The maximum elongation under a traction force, F of 2000 N shall not exceed 7 %;

4.10.2 Resistance of mechanical or thread straps fixing parts in using configuration

a) No permanent deformation of the complete fixing element in using configuration shall occur when