SIST EN 12790:2009
Child use and care articles - Reclined cradles
Child use and care articles - Reclined cradles
This document specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for fixed or folding reclined cradles intended for children up to a weight of 9 kg.
This standard does not cover the swinging function of reclined cradles.
Any relevant European standards or regulation are applicable for any other functions of this product (see Annex B).
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kinderliegesitze
Diese Europäische Norm legt Sicherheitsanforderungen und die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren für fest stehende oder zusammenklappbare Kinderliegesitze mit verstellbarer Rückenlehne fest, die für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder bis zu einem Körpergewicht von 9 kg, oder die ohne Unterstützung nicht sitzen können, bestimmt sind.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Autokindersitze nach ECE 44, die nach Herstellerangaben als Kinderliege-sitze verwendet werden können.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für Kinderliegesitze, die als Schaukel eingesetzt werden.
Wenn ein Kinderliegesitz über mehrere Funktionen verfügt oder in eine andere Funktion umgebaut werden kann, muss dieser den zutreffenden Europäischen Normen entsprechen (siehe Anhang B).
Articles de puériculture - Transats
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives à la sécurité des transats fixes ou pliants destinés aux enfants pesant jusqu’à 9 kg ou ne se tenant pas assis tout seuls, ainsi que les méthodes d’essai correspondantes.
La présente norme s’applique également aux sièges-auto conformes au Règlement ECE 44 pouvant être utilisés comme transats conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
Cette norme ne s’applique pas aux transats lorsqu’ils sont utilisés comme balançoires.
Si un transat offre plusieurs fonctions ou peut être converti en une autre fonction, les normes européennes pertinentes s’ appliquent (voir l’Annexe B).
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Izdelki za otroke - Sklopne zibelkeArtikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - KinderliegesitzeArticles de puériculture - TransatsChild use and care articles - Reclined cradles97.190Otroška opremaEquipment for childrenICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12790:2009SIST EN 12790:2009en,fr,de01-maj-2009SIST EN 12790:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12790March 2009ICS 97.190Supersedes EN 12790:2002
English VersionChild use and care articles - Reclined cradlesArticles de puériculture - TransatsArtikel für die Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - KinderliegesitzeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 January 2009.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 CEN Management Centre 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 CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, 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:
Avenue Marnix 17,B-1000 Brussels© 2009 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12790:2009: ESIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 2 Contents Foreword ...................................................................................................................................................................... 41Scope .............................................................................................................................................................. 52Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 53Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 54Properties of materials .................................................................................................................................. 74.1Chemical properties ...................................................................................................................................... 74.2Flammability ................................................................................................................................................... 75Construction ................................................................................................................................................... 85.1Shrinkage ........................................................................................................................................................ 85.2Finger entrapment ......................................................................................................................................... 85.3Moving parts ................................................................................................................................................... 85.4Edges, points and corners ............................................................................................................................ 85.5Small parts ...................................................................................................................................................... 85.6Cords, ribbons and parts used as ties ........................................................................................................ 85.7Springs ............................................................................................................................................................ 85.8Locking mechanism(s) for folding system ................................................................................................. 95.8.1General ............................................................................................................................................................ 95.8.2Incomplete deployment ................................................................................................................................. 95.8.3Unintentional release of locking mechanism(s) ......................................................................................... 95.9Reclining system ........................................................................................................................................... 95.10Angle and height of seat unit ....................................................................................................................... 95.11Locking mechanism(s) for carrying handle(s) .......................................................................................... 105.11.1General .......................................................................................................................................................... 105.11.2Locking mechanism(s) ................................................................................................................................ 105.11.3Incomplete deployment of the carrying handle(s) ................................................................................... 105.12Stability ......................................................................................................................................................... 105.13Static strength .............................................................................................................................................. 105.14Durability of reclined cradles with carrying handle(s) ............................................................................. 105.15Strength of carrying handle(s) locking mechanism(s) ............................................................................ 105.16Slippage of the reclined cradle ................................................................................................................... 115.17Restraint system .......................................................................................................................................... 115.17.1General .......................................................................................................................................................... 115.17.2Strength of the restraint system ................................................................................................................ 115.17.3Slippage of the restraint system ................................................................................................................ 115.18Marking ......................................................................................................................................................... 116Test methods ................................................................................................................................................ 116.1General .......................................................................................................................................................... 116.2Test equipment ............................................................................................................................................ 126.2.1Test mass A .................................................................................................................................................. 126.2.2Test mass B .................................................................................................................................................. 136.2.3Small parts cylinder ..................................................................................................................................... 146.2.4Feeler gauge ................................................................................................................................................. 156.2.5Test equipment for handle strength test ................................................................................................... 156.2.6Test probes for finger entrapment ............................................................................................................. 176.2.7Test equipment for handle locking mechanism strength test ................................................................ 176.2.8Test surface for the stability test ............................................................................................................... 186.2.9Measurement device for the αααα angle ......................................................................................................... 196.3Test method for finger entrapment ............................................................................................................ 196.4Test method for small parts ........................................................................................................................ 206.4.1Assessment of child’s ability to grip components ................................................................................... 206.4.2Torque test ................................................................................................................................................... 20SIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 3 6.4.3Tensile test ................................................................................................................................................... 206.5Test method for springs.............................................................................................................................. 206.6Test method for locking mechanisms ....................................................................................................... 216.6.1Test method for incomplete deployment .................................................................................................. 216.6.2Test method for unintentional release of locking mechanisms ............................................................. 216.6.3Test method for the durability of the locking mechanisms .................................................................... 216.7Test method for the reclining system ........................................................................................................ 216.8Test method for the measurement of angles and height of seat unit .................................................... 216.8.1General.......................................................................................................................................................... 216.8.2Test method for the measurement of angles ............................................................................................ 226.8.3Test method for the measurement of height H ......................................................................................... 236.9Reclined cradle tipping resistance test ..................................................................................................... 236.10Reclined cradle tipping resistance test from the floor ............................................................................ 246.11Test method for stability ............................................................................................................................. 256.12Test method for static strength .................................................................................................................. 266.13Test method for durability of reclined cradles with carrying handle(s) ................................................. 266.14Handle locking mechanism(s) strength test ............................................................................................. 266.15Test method for slippage of the reclined cradle ...................................................................................... 286.16Test method for the strength of the restraint system .............................................................................. 286.17Test method for the slippage of the restraint system .............................................................................. 296.18Durability of marking ................................................................................................................................... 297Product information .................................................................................................................................... 297.1General.......................................................................................................................................................... 297.2Marking of the product ................................................................................................................................ 297.3Purchase information .................................................................................................................................. 307.4Instructions for use ..................................................................................................................................... 308Non-permeable packaging .......................................................................................................................... 31Annex A (informative)
A-deviations ....................................................................................................................... 32Annex B (informative)
Relevant standards and recommendations for multi purpose reclined cradles .......... 33 SIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 12790:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child use and care articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. 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 September 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2009. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 12790:2002. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, 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 the United Kingdom. SIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 5 1 Scope This standard specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for fixed or folding reclined cradles intended for children up to a weight of 9 kg or who are unable to sit up unaided. This standard applies also to car seats complying with ECE 44 that can be used as reclined cradles according to manufacturer’s instructions.
This standard does not apply to reclined cradles when used as swings. If a reclined cradle has several functions or can be converted into another function the relevant European standards apply to it (see Annex B). 2 Normative references 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 document (including any amendments) applies. EN 71-1, Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties EN 71-3, Safety of toys – Part 3: Migration of certain elements EN 1103, Textiles – Fabrics for apparel – Detailed procedure to determine the burning behaviour EN ISO 868, Plastics and ebonite – Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness) (ISO 868:2003) ISO 48, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD) ISO 7619-1, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of indentation hardness – Part 1: Durometer method (Shore hardness) ISO 7619-2, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of indentation hardness – Part 2: IRHD pocket meter method 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 reclined cradle article intended to accommodate a child in a reclined position NOTE Reclined cradles may be static, rocking or bouncing and may have an adjustable backrest and/or seat. 3.1.1 static reclined cradle article not intended to bounce or rock 3.1.2 rocking reclined cradle article intended to allow the child to rock SIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 6 3.1.3 bouncing reclined cradle article intended to allow the child to bounce due to the flexibility of the frame or any other mechanical means 3.2 restraint system system to restrain the child within the reclined cradle 3.3 crotch restraint device designed to pass between the child’s legs to prevent the child from sliding forward 3.4 carrying handle component to enable the reclined cradle with the child in it to be carried by hand 3.5 junction line intersection of the seat and the backrest NOTE 1 See Figure 1a).
Key LL Junction line Figure 1a) — Junction line NOTE 2 When the seat unit is in the form of a hammock, then a theoretical junction line, “LL”, is determined as shown in Figure 1b). For these products the junction line will vary when the backrest is adjusted in different positions. SIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 7Key LL Junction line CL Vertical projection of C on the hammock Figure 1b) — Junction line for reclined cradles in form of a hammock 4 Properties of materials 4.1 Chemical properties Surfaces of parts located within the inner and upper surface that support the child shall be made using materials which in their soluble state have a metal content not exceeding the following values:
Antimony: 60 mg/kg; Arsenic: 25 mg/kg; Barium: 1 000 mg/kg; Cadmium: 75 mg/kg; Chromium: 60 mg/kg; Lead: 90 mg/kg; Mercury: 60 mg/kg; Selenium: 500 mg/kg. The test procedure is defined in EN 71-3.
Where a surface is coated with a multi-layer of paint or similar coating, the test sample shall not include any of the base material.
4.2 Flammability There shall be no parts of the reclined cradle which can give rise to surface flash, when tested in accordance with EN 1103. SIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 8 5 Construction 5.1 Shrinkage After cleaning and drying twice in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, any resulting shrinkage in the fabric covering materials shall not prevent removable fabrics from being refitted. 5.2 Finger entrapment When tested in accordance with 6.3 there shall be no holes, openings or gaps greater than 7 mm and less than 12 mm unless the depth of penetration of the appropriate probe is less than 10 mm on the inner and upper surface which supports the child. The test shall be carried out with the product in any intended position of use. Restraint systems are excluded from this requirement. 5.3 Moving parts To avoid the risk of shearing and crushing once the reclined cradle is assembled for normal use the distance between two parts which move relative to each other shall be less than 5 mm or more than 12 mm throughout the entire movement. Moving parts can arise from: a) the movement of the reclined cradle; b) the movement of the body weight or action of the child using the reclined cradle; c) a powered mechanism. Locking mechanisms and the base of the article and its functional parts for rocking and bouncing are excluded from this requirement. 5.4 Edges, points and corners All accessible edges, corners and protruding parts on the reclined cradles inner and upper surface which supports the child shall be rounded or chamfered and free from burrs. All surfaces shall be free from burrs and sharp edges. 5.5 Small parts When tested in accordance with 6.4, any part that can be detached shall not fit wholly within the small parts cylinder. Parts intended to be removed shall not fit wholly within the small parts cylinder. 5.6 Cords, ribbons and parts used as ties
Cords, ribbons and parts used as ties excluding restraint system shall have a maximum free length of 220 mm when stretched by a force of 25 N. 5.7 Springs
If the reclined cradle is fitted with springs, a protection is required when the space between two helical coils can become equal to or greater than 3 mm and smaller than 12 mm, when tested in accordance with 6.5. SIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 9 5.8 Locking mechanism(s) for folding system 5.8.1 General Reclined cradles which may be folded for storage or transportation purposes shall be fitted with locking mechanism(s) for the folding system. Locking mechanism(s) is required to prevent a reclined cradle folding whilst the child is in the cradle and also during the process of a child being put in and taken out of the cradle. 5.8.2 Incomplete deployment To avoid the hazard due to incomplete deployment, at least one locking mechanism shall engage automatically when the product is deployed for use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for use. When tested in accordance with 6.6.1 the reclined cradle, with the non automatic locking mechanism(s) not fully engaged, shall not collapse or tip over. 5.8.3 Unintentional release of locking mechanism(s) To avoid the hazards due to unintentional release, one of the following conditions shall be fulfilled: a) at least one locking mechanism requires an operating force greater than 50 N before and after testing in accordance with 6.6.3, or b) at least one locking mechanism is released by the use of a tool, or c) folding requires at least two consecutive actions, the first of which must be maintained while the second is carried out, or d) folding requires at least two independent and simultaneous actions. When tested in accordance with 6.6.2, the reclined cradle shall not collapse. 5.9 Reclining system Any adjustment mechanism(s) for the reclining system shall not be positioned on the inner and upper surface which supports the child. Reclined cradles with adjustable backrest or seat angle shall be fitted with a stop at the maximum reclined position to avoid inadvertent contact between the seat unit and the ground or any rigid part of the frame during testing in accordance with 6.7. The reclining system shall still function after testing in accordance with 6.7. During testing in accordance with 6.7, angles and distance H of the reclined cradle shall still satisfy the requirements of 5.10. 5.10 Angle and height of seat unit Cradles, when tested in accordance with 6.8, shall comply with the following: the α angle shall not be less than 90° in any position of use; the β angle shall be between 10° and 80°; the distance H shall always be greater than 15 mm. The requirements for the angles shall be applied to the cradle in all its possible positions of use. SIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 10 The requirement for distance H is not applicable to car seats complying with ECE 44 and to rigid or "shell shaped" seats. NOTE The requirement for H distance is intended to avoid the seat unit touching the floor. 5.11 Locking mechanism(s) for carrying handle(s) 5.11.1 General The requirements of this clause do not apply to reclined cradles with flexible (e.g. fabric, etc.) carrying handles. 5.11.2 Locking mechanism(s) Carrying handle(s) shall have one or more locking mechanisms which locks the handle(s) in the carrying position.
The locking mechanism(s) shall fulfill one of the following conditions: a) to release the locking mechanism, at least two consecutive actions are required, the second depending on the first being performed and maintained; or b) to release the locking mechanism, at least two separate and simultaneous actions shall be performed on two separate parts; or c) when tested in accordance with 6.9, in both directions, the reclined cradle shall return to its initial locked position. 5.11.3 Incomplete deployment of the carrying handle(s) To avoid incomplete deployment of the handle(s) one of the following requirements shall be fulfilled: a) the carrying handle(s) is fitted with an automatic system that returns it to and locks it into its carrying position; or b) when tested in accordance with 6.10, with the handle in both directions, the reclined cradle shall not tip over; or c) when it is not locked in the carrying position, the carrying handle shall move to its lowest position under its own weight. 5.12 Stability When tested in accordance with 6.11, the reclined cradle shall not tip over. 5.13 Static strength After testing in accordance with 6.12, the reclined cradle shall still fulfil its intended functions. 5.14 Durability of reclined cradles with carrying handle(s) The requirements of this clause apply to all reclined cradles with carrying handle(s). After testing in accordance with 6.13 the reclined cradle shall not show any signs of damage and shall still fulfil its intended functions. 5.15 Strength of carrying handle(s) locking mechanism(s) The requirements of this clause do not apply to reclined cradles with flexible (e.g. fabric, etc.) carrying handle(s). SIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 11 After testing in accordance with 6.14 the carrying handle(s) shall not show any signs of damage and shall still fulfil their intended functions. 5.16 Slippage of the reclined cradle When tested in accordance with 6.15 the reclined cradle shall not move more than 20 mm down the inclined plane. 5.17 Restraint system 5.17.1 General The reclined cradle shall be fitted with a restraint system, adjustable to the size of the child and comprising at least a waist belt and a crotch restraint. The width of the straps shall be at least 19 mm. The requirements of this clause do not apply to reclined cradles complying with ECE 44. 5.17.2 Strength of the restraint system When tested in accordance with 6.16, the restraint system, straps, anchoring points and fastening system shall not break, become loose or tear away from their support. 5.17.3 Slippage of the restraint system When tested in accordance with 6.17 any adjusters, sliders, buckles or clasps shall not slip by more than 20 mm. 5.18 Marking When tested in accordance with 6.18, any marking shall remain legible. 6 Test methods 6.1 General If not otherwise stated, the test methods shall be applied to a reclined cradle assembled and erected in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
If not otherwise stated the reclined cradle shall be tested in the most onerous configuration. Car seats complying with ECE 44 that can be used as reclined cradles shall be tested as reclined cradles intended for children up to 9 kg. The tests shall be carried out in the order of Clause 5. If not otherwise stated the tolerances on test equipment shall comply with the following: forces: ± 5 %, masses: ± 0,5 %, dimensions: ± 0,5 mm, angles: ± 0,5°. Where the test mass A or test mass B is used, it shall be positioned in the reclined cradle as shown in Figure 2 and retained by the restraint system. SIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 12Key LL Junction line Figure 2 — Positioning of the test mass 6.2 Test equipment 6.2.1 Test mass A Test mass A is a rigid cylinder (160 ± 5) mm in diameter and (300 ± 5) mm in height, having a mass of ()0100 9,+ kg and with its centre of gravity in the centre of the cylinder. All edges shall have a radius of (5 ± 1) mm. Two anchorage points shall be provided. These shall be positioned (150 ± 2,5) mm from the base and at 180° to each other around the circumference (see Figure 3). SIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 13 Dimensions in millimetresKey 1 Radius: (5 ± 1) mm 2 Two anchorage points Figure 3 — Test mass A 6.2.2 Test mass B Test mass B is a rigid cylinder (200 ± 5) mm in diameter and (300 ± 5) mm in height, having a mass of()0100 15,+ kg and with its centre of gravity in the centre of the cylinder. All edges shall have a radius of (5 ± 1) mm. Two anchorage points shall be provided. These shall be positioned (150 ± 2,5) mm from the base and at 180° to each other around the circumference (see Figure 4). SIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 14 Dimensions in millimetresKey 1 Radius: (5 ± 1) mm 2 Two anchorage points Figure 4 — Test mass B 6.2.3 Small parts cylinder Small parts cylinder for the assessment of small components, having dimensions in accordance with Figure 5. SIST EN 12790:2009
EN 12790:2009 (E) 15 Dimension in millimetresFigure 5 — Small parts cylinder
6.2.4 Feeler gauge Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 6 — Feeler gauge 6.2.5 Test equipment for handle strength test Hooks rigidly connected to a metal plate (see Figure 7). Straps: straps are needed only when the carrying handle of the reclined cradle does not fit into the hooks. Straps shall be used to fix the carrying handles to the hooks. SIST EN 12790:2009
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