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Child care articles - Child seats for cycles - Safety requirements and test methods

This document specifies requirements for child seats intended to be mounted on cycles and electrical power assisted cycles with a cut off speed of up to 25 km/h (i.e. according to EN 15194), their attachment system and accessories intended to be attached to the seat in order to transport children with a weight from 9 kg up to 22 kg and who are capable of sitting unaided.
NOTE 1   Some European countries have special legislation for child seats for cycles.
NOTE 2   Where a child seat or any part of the child seat has several functions or can be converted into another function, other relevant standards might be applicable.

Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kindersitze für Fahrräder - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an Kindersitze für den Transport von Kindern mit einem Gewicht von 9 kg bis 22 kg, die ohne Hilfe sitzen können, zur Anbringung an Fahrrädern und elektromotorisch unterstützten Fahrrädern mit einer Abschaltgeschwindigkeit von bis zu 25 km/h (d. h. nach EN 15194), deren Befestigungssystem und für den Anbau an den Sitz vorgesehenes Zubehör fest.
ANMERKUNG 1   Einige europäische Länder haben spezielle gesetzliche Vorschriften für Kindersitze für Fahrräder. Eine Übereinstimmung mit diesem Dokument erfüllt ggf. diese gesetzlichen Vorschriften nicht.
ANMERKUNG 2   Wenn ein Kindersitz oder ein Teil des Kindersitzes mehrere Funktionen hat oder für eine andere Funktion umgebaut werden kann, gelten ggf. andere relevante Normen.
ANMERKUNG 3   In Anhang E werden Begründungen für die Einbeziehung einiger Anforderungen in diesem Dokument dargestellt.

Article de puériculture - Sièges enfants pour bicyclettes - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai

Le présent document spécifie les exigences relatives aux sièges enfants destinés à être installés sur des bicyclettes, ainsi que sur des vélos à assistance électrique d’une vitesse de coupure d’alimentation de 25 km/h maximum (c’est à dire conformément à l’EN 15194), à leur système de fixation et accessoires destinés à être fixés au siège afin de transporter des enfants d’un poids compris entre 9 kg et 22 kg et capables de se tenir assis tout seuls.
NOTE 1   Certains pays européens disposent d’une législation particulière relative aux sièges enfants pour bicyclettes. La conformité avec le présent document peut ne pas garantir le respect de cette législation.
NOTE 2   Dès lors qu’un siège enfant ou toute partie du siège enfant possède plusieurs fonctions ou qu’il peut être converti pour proposer d’autres fonctions, d’autres normes pertinentes peuvent être applicables.
NOTE 3   D’autres justifications sont présentées dans l’Annexe E en ce qui concerne l’inclusion de certaines exigences données dans le présent document.

Izdelki za otroke - Otroški sedeži za kolesa - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 02-Apr-2020
• ICS: 43.150 - Cycles
• ICS: 97.190 - Equipment for children
• Technical Committee: OTR - Child use and care article
• Current Stage: 5020 - Formal vote (FV) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 18-Jan-2022
• Due Date: 08-Mar-2022
• Directive: 2001/95/EC - Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety
• Mandate: M/264 - Mandate to CEN and CENELEC in the field of consumer safety related to the safety of child-care articles
• Ref Project: FprEN 14344 - Child care articles - Child seats for cycles - Safety requirements and test methods

RELATIONS

• Revised: SIST EN 14344:2005 - Child use and care articles - Child seats for cycles - Safety requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2020

Standards Content (sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 14344:2020
01-marec-2020
Izdelki za otroke - Otroški sedeži za kolesa - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne
metode

Child care articles - Child seats for cycles - Safety requirements and test methods

Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kindersitze für Fahrräder - Sicherheitstechnische

Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Article de puériculture - Sièges enfants pour bicyclettes - Exigences de sécurité et

méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 14344
ICS:
43.150 Kolesa Cycles
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
oSIST prEN 14344:2020 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 14344
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2020
ICS 97.190 Will supersede EN 14344:2004
English Version
Child care articles - Child seats for cycles - Safety
requirements and test methods

Article de puériculture - Sièges enfants pour bicyclettes Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kindersitze für

- Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai Fahrräder - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und

Prüfverfahren

This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for second enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical

Committee CEN/TC 252.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations

which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other

language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC

Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,

Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and

United Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are

aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without

notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels

© 2020 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 14344:2020 E

worldwide for CEN national Members.
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Contents Page

European foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 6

3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 6

4 General requirements and test conditions ............................................................................................ 9

4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ 9

4.2 Principle of the most onerous condition ............................................................................................. 10

4.3 Tolerances and test conditions ............................................................................................................... 10

4.4 Order of tests ................................................................................................................................................. 11

5 Test equipment ............................................................................................................................................. 11

5.1 Test probes ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

5.1.1 Finger probes ................................................................................................................................................. 11

5.1.2 Conical probes ............................................................................................................................................... 12

5.2 Angle and protected volume measurement device ......................................................................... 13

5.3 Support frame for tests .............................................................................................................................. 13

5.4 Foot blocks ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

5.5 Small part cylinders .................................................................................................................................... 14

5.6 Feeler gauge ................................................................................................................................................... 15

5.7 Clamps .............................................................................................................................................................. 15

5.8 Test equipment for strength and durability ...................................................................................... 16

5.8.1 Vibration apparatus .................................................................................................................................... 16

5.8.2 Limiting device .............................................................................................................................................. 16

5.9 Test bags .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

5.10 Test dummy for roll-over test .................................................................................................................. 17

6 Chemical hazards ......................................................................................................................................... 18

7 Thermal hazards .......................................................................................................................................... 18

8 Mechanical hazards ..................................................................................................................................... 18

8.1 Determination of the protected volume .............................................................................................. 18

8.2 Hazards from gaps and openings – finger and foot entrapment ................................................. 20

8.2.1 Requirements ................................................................................................................................................ 20

8.2.2 Test methods ................................................................................................................................................. 20

8.3 Hazards due to edges and protrusion ................................................................................................... 21

8.3.1 Edges ................................................................................................................................................................. 21

8.3.2 Protrusion ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

8.4 Hazards due to moving parts, i.e. shearing and compression ...................................................... 21

8.4.1 Requirements ................................................................................................................................................ 21

8.4.2 Specific hazard due to elasticity of the product during use .......................................................... 22

8.5 Hazard of Inadequate stability ................................................................................................................ 22

8.5.1 Hazards due inadvertent release of the reclining function .......................................................... 22

8.5.2 Hazards due inadvertent release of the attachment system of the seat on bicycle ............. 23

8.5.3 Hazards due removable foot guards ..................................................................................................... 23

8.6 Suffocation hazard due to plastic packaging ...................................................................................... 23

8.7 Choking / ingestion hazards – Small parts .......................................................................................... 24

8.7.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 24

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8.7.2 Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 24

8.7.3 Test methodology ......................................................................................................................................... 24

8.8 Hazards from inadequate structural integrity ................................................................................... 25

8.8.1 Requirements for strength and durability .......................................................................................... 25

8.8.2 Mounting method for strength and durability for luggage and non-luggage carrier

rear seats ......................................................................................................................................................... 25

8.8.3 Test methodology for strength and durability................................................................................... 25

8.9 Inadequate protective function ............................................................................................................... 30

8.9.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 30

8.9.2 Requirements for seating area and footrests ..................................................................................... 30

8.9.3 Protection for feet ........................................................................................................................................ 31

8.9.4 Lateral seat protection ............................................................................................................................... 35

8.9.5 Seat and backrest angle .............................................................................................................................. 36

8.9.6 Restraint system ........................................................................................................................................... 40

9 Product information .................................................................................................................................... 43

9.1 Purchase information ................................................................................................................................. 43

9.1.1 General requirements for purchase information ............................................................................. 43

9.1.2 Specific purchase information ................................................................................................................. 43

9.2 Instructions for use ...................................................................................................................................... 43

9.2.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 43

9.2.2 Specific instructions for mounting and use ......................................................................................... 44

9.3 Marking ............................................................................................................................................................ 46

9.3.1 General requirements for marking ........................................................................................................ 46

9.3.2 Marking requirements for rear seats attached to luggage carriers ........................................... 46

9.3.3 Marking, test method .................................................................................................................................. 46

Annex A (normative) Measuring device .............................................................................................................. 47

Annex B (normative) Foot Blocks A and B .......................................................................................................... 64

B.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 64

Annex C (informative) Translation of Warnings in different European languages ............................. 67

Annex D (informative) A–deviation ...................................................................................................................... 70

Annex E (informative) Rationales .......................................................................................................................... 71

E.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 71

E.2 Chemical hazards .......................................................................................................................................... 71

E.3 Thermal hazards ........................................................................................................................................... 71

E.4 Mechanical hazards ..................................................................................................................................... 71

E.4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 71

E.4.2 Choking and ingestion hazards ................................................................................................................ 71

E.4.3 Entanglement hazards ................................................................................................................................ 71

E.4.4 Protective function ....................................................................................................................................... 72

E.4.4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 72

E.4.4.2 Protected volume .......................................................................................................................................... 72

E.4.4.3 Head support .................................................................................................................................................. 72

E.4.4.4 Head protection ............................................................................................................................................. 72

E.4.4.5 Foot guarding ................................................................................................................................................. 72

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E.4.5 Durability ........................................................................................................................................................ 72

E.4.6 Suffocation hazards ..................................................................................................................................... 72

E.4.7 Hazards from hot and cold surfaces ...................................................................................................... 72

E.4.8 Product information ................................................................................................................................... 73

Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 74

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European foreword

This document (prEN 14344:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child use

and care articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the second CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 14344:2004.

This document 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).

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1 Scope

This document specifies requirements for child seats intended to be mounted on cycles and electrical

power assisted cycles with a cut off speed of up to 25 km/h (i.e. according to EN 15194), their attachment

system and accessories intended to be attached to the seat in order to transport children with a weight

from 9 kg up to 22 kg and who are capable of sitting unaided.

NOTE 1 Some European countries have special legislation for child seats for cycles. Compliance with this

document might not meet this legislation.

NOTE 2 Where a child seat or any part of the child seat has several functions or can be converted into another

function, other relevant standards might be applicable.
2 Normative references

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content

constitutes requirements 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 71-1:2014+A1:2018, Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties

EN 71-2:2011+A1:2014, Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability
EN 71-3, Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements

EN 1888-1:2018, Child care articles - Wheeled child conveyances - Part 1: Pushchairs and prams

CEN/TR 13387-3:2015, Child use and care articles - General safety guidelines - Part 3: Mechanical hazards

EN ISO 11243:2016, Cycles - Luggage carriers for bicycles - Requirements and test methods (ISO

11243:2016)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

— IEC Electropedia. available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
seat
child seat intended to be mounted on a cycle
3.2
front seat

child seat intended to be mounted on a cycle in front of the rider (between handlebar of the cycle and

rider)
3.3
rear seat
child seat intended to be mounted on a cycle behind the rider
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3.4
reclining seat

front or rear seat that can transport a child either in an upright or in a reclined sitting position

3.5
guard

device that reduces or prevents physical access to a hazard zone by closing off access to an area

containing one or more hazards
3.6
integral guard

guard that is part of the seat (for example a foot guards) and cannot be removed or require use of tools

to remove it
3.7
removable foot guard

guard that is always provided with the seat, or pre-assembled with, and can be removed

3.8
reference plane
plane defined by the top surface of the measuring device
3.9
attachment system
structure to attach the child seat to the cycle
3.10
footrest
structure to support the child's foot
3.11
protected volume

volume accessible by the child, when sitting in the seat, where specific safety requirements are necessary

3.12
handlebar and handlebar stem assembly
3.12.1
handlebar
part held by rider
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.
3.12.2
extension

part of the handlebar stem that positions the handlebar in front of the steering axis

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.
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3.12.3
quill

part of some designs of the handlebar stem, that is co-axial with the steering axis and that fits partly into

the fork steering tube
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.
Key
1 handlebar
2 extension
3 quill
Figure 1 — Handlebar and handlebar stem assembly
3.13
restraint system
device designed to restrain the child in a sitting and safe position
3.14
crotch restraint

device designed to pass between the child's legs to prevent the child from sliding forward

3.15
cycle

vehicle that has at least two wheels and is propelled solely or mainly by the muscular energy of the person

on that vehicle, in particular by means of pedals
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.1]
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3.16
accessories
additional elements that are attached directly to the child seat

Note 1 to entry: Are not considered as accessories: footrest, restraint system, integral and additional guard,

attachment system.
3.17
headrest
postural support device intended to support the head
3.18
plastic sheeting

thin section plastic sheeting which is used as part of the seat or as part of the packaging

Note 1 to entry: Decals are covered by this definition.
[SOURCE: Modified from EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, 3.52]
3.19
operating device

part of the locking mechanism(s) designed to be activated by the carer through one or several positive

action(s)
3.20
locking mechanism

assembly of components consisting of one or more locking device(s) and one or more operating device(s)

3.21
lateral protection

part of the bicycle seat designed to keep the child inside the seat and to provide sufficient armrest

3.22
luggage carrier platform

flat part of the luggage carrier (3.2) upon which loads can be placed or fixed, or the flat top rail from which

panniers can be hung, or the bottom part of a container
Note 1 to entry: The bottom part of a container, for example a basket.
[SOURCE: EN ISO 11243:2016, 3.3]
3.23
exposed protrusion

protrusion which, through its location and rigidity, could present a hazard to the rider/child either

through heavy contact with it in normal use or should the rider/child fall onto it in an accident

[SOURCE: EN ISO 4210-1:2014, 2.17]
4 General requirements and test conditions
4.1 General

Seats are classified according to the weight and height of the child carried and their mounting position

on the cycle (see Table 1).
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Front seat shall not be attached to the handlebar of the cycle or the extension of the handlebar as defined

in 3.11.

NOTE Additional regulations could apply on the location of the attachment of the seat on the bicycle (e.g.

German and Austrian road traffic regulations).
Table 1 — Classification of seats
Height/Weight/capacity range
Type of seat
9 kg to 15 kg 9 kg to 22 kg
Rear seat A15 A22
Front seat between handlebar of C15 Not permitted
the cycle and rider
Maximum standing height of the 930 mm 1 100 mm
child
Front seat in front of handlebar of Not permitted Not permitted
the cycle
SOURCE: World Health Organization (WHO) child growth standards.

EXAMPLE Designation of a seat to be mounted behind the rider (A), maximum load 15 kg (15): Child seat A15.

4.2 Principle of the most onerous condition
All tests shall be conducted according instructions for use.
It is allowed to use any cycle that is suitable according to this information.

Unless otherwise stated each test shall be conducted with the child seat in the most onerous condition

for that test in terms of:

— the addition (or not) of any other accessories supplied or recommended by the manufacturer for use

with the child seat and with accessories loaded according to the manufacturer's instructions;

— the adjustment of the child seat, and any other adjustable features (e.g. reclined backrest) or

accessories, or any other optional arrangement of the child seat allowed in the manufacturer's

instructions or otherwise approved by the manufacturer;
— any removable padding shall be installed during the measurements.
NOTE The heaviest loads do not always produce the most onerous conditions.
4.3 Tolerances and test conditions
Unless otherwise stated the following tolerances shall be used:
All forces shall have an accuracy of ± 5 %.
All masses shall have an accuracy of ± 1 %.
All dimensions shall have an accuracy of ± 1,0 mm.
All time measurements shall have an accuracy of ± 1s.
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All angles shall have an accuracy of ± 1°.
All frequencies, amplitudes shall have an accuracy of ± 5 %.

The seat shall be conditioned at a temperature of (23 ± 10) °C for at least 2 h prior to test. All tests shall

be carried out at a temperature of (23 ± 10) °C unless otherwise specified.
4.4 Order of tests

The tests shall be carried out on the same sample in the order that they appears in 8.8 of this document.

A separate sample could be used for all other tests.
5 Test equipment
5.1 Test probes
5.1.1 Finger probes
5.1.1.1 Finger probe with hemispherical end

Probes made from plastics or other hard, smooth material of diameter 7 mm, with a full

−01,
hemispherical end (see Figure 2).
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 R 3,5
2 line scribed around circumference showing depth of penetration
Ø (7 )
−01,
Figure 2 — 7 mm probe (see CEN/TR 13387-3:2015)
5.1.1.2 Shape assessment probe

Probes made from plastics or other hard, smooth material with the dimensions shown in Figure 3 below.

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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
A front view
B top view
C side view
D 3D view
Figure 3 — Shape assessment probe (see CEN/TR 13387-3:2015)
5.1.1.3 Conical probe for mesh

Probe for assessing mesh made from plastics or other hard, smooth material as shown in Figure 4 —

Conical probe for mesh below which shall be capable of being mounted on a force measuring device, so

that the conical end can be presented to the opening being assessed.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 4 — Conical probe for mesh (see CEN/TR 13387-3:2015)
The tolerance on the radius is ± 0,2 mm.
5.1.2 Conical probes

Probes made from plastics or other hard smooth material of diameters (12 + 0,1 / 0), (25 0 / –0,1), mm

and (45 + 0,1 / 0) mm with one conical end (with an angle of 30°), that can be mounted on a force

measuring device (see Figure 5 below).
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
d diameter (12, 25 or 45)
Note : To avoid any risk, the tip of the conical part might be rounded
Figure 5 — Conical probes (see CEN/TR 13387-3:2015)
5.2 Angle and protected volume measurement device

A measuring device defined in Annex A shall be used to check the minimum angle between the seat and

the horizontal plane and the minimum angle between the seat and the backrest (see 8.9.5) and to define

the protected volume for the child (see 8.1).
5.3 Support frame for tests

The device in Figure 6 is intended to support the bicycle seat when specified in the tests.

Figure 6 — Test bench for frame mounted seat
5.4 Foot blocks

The two foot blocks (see Annex B, Figure B.1) in aluminum shall be used for assessment of the size of the

footrest, range adjustment and the efficiency of the straps (For others details, see Annex B, Figures B.2

and B.3). Foot blocks shall be able to be mounted on a cylinder (see Figure 7).
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 14344:2018
01-november-2018
Izdelki za otroke - Otroški sedeži za kolesa - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne
metode

Child care articles - Child seats for cycles - Safety requirements and test methods

Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kindersitze für Fahrräder - Sicherheitstechnische

Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Article de puériculture - Sièges enfants pour bicyclettes - Exigences de sécurité et

méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 14344
ICS:
43.150 Kolesa Cycles
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
oSIST prEN 14344:2018 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 14344
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2018
ICS 97.190 Will supersede EN 14344:2004
English Version
Child care articles - Child seats for cycles - Safety
requirements and test methods

Article de puériculture - Sièges enfants pour bicyclettes Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kindersitze für

- Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai Fahrräder - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und

Prüfverfahren

This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee

CEN/TC 252.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations

which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other

language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC

Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,

Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,

Turkey and United Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are

aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without

notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels

© 2018 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 14344:2018 E

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European foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 6

3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 6

4 General requirements and test conditions ............................................................................................ 9

4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ 9

4.2 Principle of the most onerous condition ................................................................................................ 9

4.3 Tolerances and test conditions .................................................................................................................. 9

4.4 Order of tests ................................................................................................................................................. 10

5 Test equipment ............................................................................................................................................. 10

5.1 Test probes ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

5.1.1 Finger probes ................................................................................................................................................. 10

5.1.2 Hip probe......................................................................................................................................................... 12

5.1.3 Conical probes ............................................................................................................................................... 13

5.1.4 Large head probe ......................................................................................................................................... 13

5.2 Angle and protected volume measurement device ......................................................................... 14

5.3 Test bench ....................................................................................................................................................... 14

5.4 Test bloc equipment for footrest ............................................................................................................ 14

5.5 Test masses .................................................................................................................................................... 19

5.5.1 Test mass A ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

5.5.2 Test mass B ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

5.5.3 Test mass H ..................................................................................................................................................... 20

5.6 Small part cyclinders .................................................................................................................................. 20

5.7 Feeler gauge ................................................................................................................................................... 21

5.8 Clamps .............................................................................................................................................................. 21

5.9 Test equipment for strength and durability ...................................................................................... 22

5.9.1 Loading pad .................................................................................................................................................... 22

5.9.2 Vibration apparatus .................................................................................................................................... 22

5.9.3 Limiting device .............................................................................................................................................. 23

5.10 Sand bags ......................................................................................................................................................... 23

5.11 Test dummy for roll-over test .................................................................................................................. 24

6 Chemical hazards ......................................................................................................................................... 25

7 Thermal hazards .......................................................................................................................................... 25

8 Mechanical hazards ..................................................................................................................................... 25

8.1 Determination of the protected volume .............................................................................................. 25

8.2 Hazards from gaps and openings – finger and foot entrapment ................................................. 26

8.2.1 Requirements ................................................................................................................................................ 26

8.2.2 Test methodology ......................................................................................................................................... 27

8.3 Hazards due to edges and protrusion ................................................................................................... 27

8.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 27

8.3.2 Edges ................................................................................................................................................................. 27

8.3.3 Protrusion ....................................................................................................................................................... 27

8.4 Hazards due to moving parts, i.e. shearing and compression ...................................................... 27

8.5 Hazard of Inadequate stability ................................................................................................................ 28

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8.5.1 Hazards due inadvertent release of the reclining function ........................................................... 28

8.5.2 Hazards due inadvertent release of the attachment system of the seat on bicycle .............. 28

8.5.3 Hazards due inadvertent release of the foot guards ........................................................................ 29

8.6 Suffocation hazard due to plastic packaging ...................................................................................... 29

8.7 Choking / ingestion hazards – Small parts .......................................................................................... 29

8.7.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 29

8.7.2 Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 30

8.7.3 Test methodology ......................................................................................................................................... 30

8.8 Hazards from inadequate structural integrity ................................................................................... 31

8.8.1 Requirements for strength and durability for product with upright position ....................... 31

8.8.2 Requirements for strength and durability for product with reclinable positions ............... 31

8.8.3 Test methods .................................................................................................................................................. 31

8.8.4 Mounting method for strength and durability ................................................................................... 31

8.8.5 Test methodology for strength and durability................................................................................... 32

8.9 Inadequate protective function ............................................................................................................... 34

8.9.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 34

8.9.2 Requirements for seating area and footrests ..................................................................................... 34

8.9.3 Protection for feet ........................................................................................................................................ 35

8.9.4 Lateral protection ......................................................................................................................................... 38

8.9.5 Reclining backrest ........................................................................................................................................ 40

8.9.6 Restraint system ........................................................................................................................................... 43

8.10 Hazards from hot and cold surfaces ...................................................................................................... 46

9 Product information .................................................................................................................................... 46

9.1 Purchase information ................................................................................................................................. 46

9.1.1 General requirements for purchase information ............................................................................. 46

9.1.2 Specific purchase information ................................................................................................................. 46

9.2 Instructions for use ...................................................................................................................................... 47

9.2.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 47

9.2.2 Specific instructions for mounting and use ......................................................................................... 47

9.3 Marking ............................................................................................................................................................ 49

9.3.1 General requirements for marking ........................................................................................................ 49

9.3.2 Marking requirements for rear seats attached to luggage carriers ........................................... 49

9.3.3 Marking, test method .................................................................................................................................. 50

Annex A (normative) Measuring device .............................................................................................................. 51

Annex B (informative) Warnings ........................................................................................................................... 57

Annex C (informative) A–deviation ....................................................................................................................... 60

Annex D (informative) A–deviation ...................................................................................................................... 61

Annex E (informative) Rationales .......................................................................................................................... 62

E.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 62

E.2 Chemical hazards .......................................................................................................................................... 62

E.3 Thermal hazards ........................................................................................................................................... 62

E.4 Mechanical hazards ..................................................................................................................................... 62

E.4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 62

E.4.2 Falling hazards .............................................................................................................................................. 62

E.4.3 Choking and ingestion hazards ................................................................................................................ 62

E.4.4 Entanglement hazards ................................................................................................................................ 63

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E.4.5 Protective function ...................................................................................................................................... 63

E.4.5.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 63

E.4.5.2 Protected volume ......................................................................................................................................... 63

E.4.5.3 Head support ................................................................................................................................................. 63

E.4.5.4 Head protection ............................................................................................................................................ 63

E.4.6 Durability ........................................................................................................................................................ 63

E.4.7 Suffocation hazards ..................................................................................................................................... 63

E.4.8 Hazards from hot and cold surfaces ...................................................................................................... 63

E.4.9 Product information ................................................................................................................................... 64

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European foreword

This document (prEN 14344:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child use

and care articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.

This document 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).

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1 Scope

This document specifies requirements for child seats intended to be mounted on cycles and electrical

power assisted cycles with a cut off speed of up to 25 km/h (i.e. according to EN 15194), their attachment

system and accessories intended to be attached to the seat in order to transport children with a weight

from 9 kg up to 22 kg and who are capable of sitting unaided.

NOTE 1 Some European countries have special legislation for child seats for cycles.

NOTE 2 Where a child seat or any part of the child seat has several functions or can be converted into another

function, other relevant standards might be applicable.
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 71-3:2013+A3:2018, Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements

ISO 11243, Cycles — Luggage carriers for bicycles — Requirements and test methods

3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

— IEC Electropedia. available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
seat
child seat intended to be mounted on a cycle
3.2
front seat

child seat intended to be mounted on a cycle in front of the rider (between handlebar of the cycle and

rider)
3.3
rear seat
child seat intended to be mounted on a cycle behind the rider
3.4
reclining seat

front or rear seat that can transport a child either in an upright or in a reclined sitting position

3.5
integral guard
guard that is part of the seat (for example a footrest) and cannot be removed
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3.6
detachable guard

guards that are always provided with the seat, or pre-assembled with, and can be removed

3.7
reference plane (see Annex A)
plane defined by the top surface of the measuring device
3.8
attachment system
structure to attach the child seat to the cycle
3.9
footrest
structure to support the child's foot
3.10
protected volume

volume accessible by the child, when sitting, where specific safety requirements are necessary

3.11
handlebar and handlebar stem assembly (see Figure 1)
handlebar – that is held by rider

extension – part of the handlebar stem that positions the handlebar in front of the steering axis

quill – part of some designs of the handlebar stem, that is co-axial with the steering axis and that fits

partly into the fork steering tube
Key
1 handlebar
2 extension
3 quill
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Figure 1 — Handlebar and handlebar stem assembly
3.12
restraint system
device designed to restrain the child in a sitting and safe position
3.13
crotch restraint

device designed to pass between the child‘s legs to prevent the child from sliding forward

3.14
cycle

vehicle that has at least two wheels and is propelled solely or mainly by the muscular energy of the person

on that vehicle, in particular by means of pedals
3.15
electrically power assisted cycle (EPAC)

cycle, equipped with pedals and an auxiliary electric motor, which cannot be propelled exclusively by

means of this auxiliary electric motor, except in the start-up assistance mode
3.16
accessories
additional elements that are attached directly to the child seat

Note 1 to entry: Are not considered as accessories: footrest, restraint system, integral an additional guard,

attachment system.
3.17
headrest
postural support device intended to support the head
3.18
plastic sheeting

thin section plastic sheeting which is used as part of the seat or as part of the packaging

Note 1 to entry: Decals are covered by this definition.
3.19
operating device

part of the locking mechanism(s) designed to be activated by the carer through one or several positive

action(s)
3.20
locking mechanism

assembly of components consisting of one or more locking device(s) and one or more operating device(s)

3.21
lateral protection

part of the bicycle seat designed to keep the child inside the seat and to provide sufficient armrest

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4 General requirements and test conditions
4.1 General

Seats are classified according to the weight and height of the child carried and their mounting position

on the cycle (see Table 1).

Front seat shall not be attached to the handlebar of the cycle or the extension of the handlebar as defined

in 3.11.

NOTE Additional regulations may apply on the location of the attachment of the seat on the bicycle (e.g. German

and Austrian road traffic regulations).
Table 1 — Classification of seats
Height/Weight/capacity range
Type of seat
9 – 15 9 – 22
Rear seat A15 A22
Front seat between handlebar of C15 Not permitted
the cycle and rider
Standing height of the child (mm) 930 1 100
Front seat in front of handlebar of Not permitted Not permitted
the cycle
SOURCE: Who child growth standards.

EXAMPLE Designation of a seat to be mounted behind the rider (A), maximum load 15 kg (15): Child seat A15.

4.2 Principle of the most onerous condition
All tests shall be conducted according instructions for use.
It is allowed to use any cycle that is suitable according to this information.

Unless otherwise stated each test shall be conducted with the child seat in the most onerous condition

for that test in terms of:

— the addition (or not) of any other accessories supplied or recommended by the manufacturer for use

with The child seat and with accessories loaded according to the manufacturer's instructions;

— the adjustment of the child seat, and any other adjustable features (e.g. reclined backrest) or

accessories, or any other optional arrangement of the child seat allowed in the manufacturer's

instructions or otherwise approved by the manufacturer;
— any removable padding shall be installed during the measurements.
NOTE The heaviest loads do not always produce the most onerous conditions.
4.3 Tolerances and test conditions

Unless otherwise stated the following tolerances shall be used: All forces shall have an accuracy of ± 5 %.

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All masses shall have an accuracy of ± 1 %.
All dimensions shall have an accuracy of ± 1,0 mm.

All time measurements shall have an accuracy of ± 1s. All angles shall have an accuracy of ± 1°.

All frequencies, amplitudes shall have an accuracy of ± 5 %.

The seat shall be conditioned at a temperature of (23 ± 5) °C for at least 2 h prior to test. All tests shall be

carried out at a temperature of (23 ± 5) °C unless otherwise specified.
4.4 Order of tests

The test shall be carried out in the order that they appear in this document. All tests shall be performed

on one seat.
Following tests shall be tested in the order that they appears in this standard:
— fatigue;
— static;
— impact.
A separate sample could be used for all other tests.
5 Test equipment
5.1 Test probes
5.1.1 Finger probes
5.1.1.1 Finger probe with hemispherical end
0 0

Probes made from plastics or other hard, smooth material of diameters 5 mm and 7 mm, with

−0,1 −0,1
a full hemispherical end (see Figure 2).
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 R 2,5 or 3,5
2 line scribed around circumference showing depth of penetration
0 0
−0,1 −0,1
Ø (5 ) or Ø (7 )
Figure 2 — 5 mm, 7 mm probes
5.1.1.2 Shape assessment probe

Probes made from plastics or other hard, smooth material with the dimensions shown in Figure 3 below.

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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
A front view
B top view
C side view
D 3D view
shape assessment probe
F Fail
P Pass
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Figure 3 — Shape assessment probe
5.1.1.3 Conical probe for mesh

Probe for assessing mesh made from plastics or other hard, smooth material as shown in Figure 4 —

Conical probe for mesh below which shall be capable of being mounted on a force measuring device, so

that the conical end can be presented to the opening being assessed.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 4 — Conical probe for mesh
The tolerance on the radius is ± 0,2 mm.
5.1.2 Hip probe

The hip probe shall be made from plastics or other hard, smooth material with the dimensions given in

Figure 5 below.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
H handgrip
Tolerances on dimensions:
- 65 (0 / –0,5) mm
- 105 (0 /–0,5) mm
All other dimensions shall be ± 1 mm
Figure 5 — Hip probe
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5.1.3 Conical probes

Probes made from plastics or other hard smooth material of diameters (12 + 0,1 / 0), (25 0 / –0,1), mm

and (45 + 0,1 / 0) mm with one conical end (with an angle of 30°), that can be mounted on a force

measuring device (see Figure 6 below).
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
d diameter (12, 25 or 45)
Figure 6 — Conical probes
5.1.4 Large head probe

The large head probe shall be made from plastic or other hard smooth material, with dimensions as

shown in Figure 7 below.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 handgrip
Figure 7 — Large head probe
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5.2 Angle and protected volume measurement device

A measuring device defined in Annex A shall be used to check the minimum angle between the seat and

the horizontal plane and the minimum angle between the seat and the backrest (see 8.9.5) and to define

the protected volume for the child (see 8.1).
5.3 Test bench
The de
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