Stone shields for off-road motorcycling suited to protect riders against stones and debris - Requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the stone shields to be worn by youths and adults of either sex while riding motorcycles in motocross and other off-road activities on dirt roads.
Hence this European Standard contains general and performance requirements for the materials utilised and requirements for sizes, shapes, marking and assembly methodology.
This European Standard is not applicable to stone shield for children and for people with chest girth below 75 cm.

Protektoren gegen Aufprall von Steinen und Gesteinstrümmern für den Schutz von Gelände-Motorradfahrern - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Norm legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für die Steinschlag-Protektoren fest, die von Jugendlichen und Erwachsenen beiderlei Geschlechts beim Motorradfahren auf nicht öffentlichen Straßen getragen werden sollen.
Deshalb enthält diese Norm allgemeine Anforderungen und Leistungsanforderungen für die verwendeten Materialien und Anforderungen an Größen, Gestaltung, Kennzeichnung und das Verfahren des Zusammenbaus.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Steinschlag-Protektoren für Kinder und für Personen mit einem Brustumfang unter 75 cm.

Pare-pierres pour le motocyclisme tout-terrain destinés a protéger les motocyclistes contre les pierres et autres menus projectiles - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d'essai relatives aux pare-pierres que les jeunes et les adultes des deux sexes doivent porter lorsqu'ils pratiquent le motocyclisme tout-terrain.
La présente Norme européenne contient donc des exigences générales et des exigences de performance portant sur les matériaux utilisés ainsi que des exigences relatives aux tailles, formes, marquage et méthode d'assemblage.
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas pour les pare-pierres a destination des enfants et des personnes dont le tour de poitrine est inférieur a 75 cm.

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Publication Date
31-Jan-2004
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Feb-2004
Due Date
01-Feb-2004
Completion Date
01-Feb-2004

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Protektoren gegen Aufprall von Steinen und Gesteinstrümmern für den Schutz von Gelände-Motorradfahrern - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenPare-pierres pour le motocyclisme tout-terrain destinés a protéger les motocyclistes contre les pierres et autres menus projectiles - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiStone shields for off-road motorcycling suited to protect riders against stones and debris - Requirements and test methods43.140Motorna kolesa in mopediMotor cycles and mopeds13.340.10Varovalna oblekaProtective clothingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14021:2003SIST EN 14021:2004en01-februar-2004SIST EN 14021:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14021December 2003ICS 13.340.10English versionStone shields for off-road motorcycling suited to protect ridersagainst stones and debris - Requirements and test methodsPare-pierres pour le motocyclisme tout-terrain destinés àprotéger les motocyclistes contre les pierres et autresmenus projectiles - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiProtektoren gegen Aufprall von Steinen undGesteinstrümmern für den Schutz von Gelände-Motorradfahrern - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 November 2003.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 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 Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14021:2003 ESIST EN 14021:2004



EN 14021:2003 (E)2ContentsPageForeword.3Introduction.41Scope.52Normative references.53Definition.54Requirements.54.1Construction.54.2Minimum protected areas.54.2.1General.54.2.2Breast guard.54.2.3Shoulder guards.64.2.4Biceps guards.64.2.5Back Guard.64.3Sizing.64.4Surface continuity.64.5Attachments.64.6Ergonomic requirements.64.7Impact performance requirements.75Test equipment.75.1Apparatus.75.1.1Dropping apparatus.75.1.2Hemispherical impactor.75.1.3Anvil.75.1.4Force measurement instrumentation.75.1.5Tolerance and uncertainty.85.2Circular probe for surface continuity test.86Test methods.86.1Samples for technical examination and ergonomic testing.86.2Visual check and measurement.86.3Testing the surface continuity of stone shields.86.4Testing restraints of stone shields.86.5Ergonomic assessment of stone shields.86.6Impact testing of stone shields.97Marking.98Information supplied by the manufacturer.10Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements orother provisions of EU Directives.14Bibliography.15SIST EN 14021:2004



EN 14021:2003 (E)3ForewordThis document (EN 14021:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162 “Protectiveclothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identicaltext or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2004, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn atthe latest by June 2004.This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and theEuropean Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.This document includes a bibliography.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.SIST EN 14021:2004



EN 14021:2003 (E)4IntroductionStone Shields conforming to this European Standard are articulate garments intended for the protection ofchest, optionally of shoulders, back and biceps specifically against lofted stones and debris such as thoseriders often encounter in off-road motorcycling and in allied sports activities where these hazards may exist.A complete stone shield provides protection to the whole of the torso.The essential part of a stone shield is the breast guard, which may be associated with the shoulder guards,the back guard and the biceps guards.When the stone shields are in the form of articulate assemblies the parts can be held together by diversifiedjoining devices and can be made out of mixed soft/hard or hard materials (shells). In the latter case they arefitted with suitable padding on the inner surface, and their edges are rounded to avoid bruising of the skin.SIST EN 14021:2004



EN 14021:2003 (E)51 ScopeThis European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the stone shields to be worn by youthsand adults of either sex to provide limited protection against lofted stones and debris while riding motorcyclesin motocross and other off-road activities on dirt roads.Hence this European Standard contains general and performance requirements for the materials utilised andrequirements for sizes, shapes, marking and assembly methodology.This European Standard is not applicable to stone shield for children and for people with chest girth below75 cm.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listedbelow. In the case of dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publicationsapply to this European Standard only when incorporated into it by amendment or revision. In the case ofundated references the latest edition of the publications referred to apply (including amendments).EN 340, Protective clothing — General requirements.ISO 6487, Road vehicles - Measurement techniques in impact tests - Instrumentation3 Definition3.1stone shieldproduct designed to be worn under or over outer clothing (but not without underclothing and not directly on theskin) and to provide protection from lofted stones and debris.The product consists mainly of a breast guard, which may be associated with or include shoulder guards andother guards such as biceps guards and a back guard (see Figure 1).4 Requirements4.1 ConstructionThe stone shield shall be fitted with tightening or restraining devices or closures to allow them to be donnedtight to the body assuring freedom of movements. Check according to 6.5.4.2 Minimum protected areas4.2.1 GeneralThe minimum protected areas of the breast guard is specified in Table 1 and in 4.2.2.4.2.3 to 4.2.5 are applicable when other parts are present.4.2.2 Breast guardThe breast guard shall cover the anterior portion of the rib cage including the sternum.SIST EN 14021:2004



EN 14021:2003 (E)64.2.3 Shoulder guardsThe shoulder guards shall cover the top portion of the shoulders.4.2.4 Biceps guardsBiceps guards shall cover the outer portion of the upper arms.4.2.5 Back GuardThe back g
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