Carrier cycles - Part 7: Cargo trailers

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for single and multi-axle cargo trailers and their connecting devices.
This document applies to cargo trailers with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 600 kg.
This document is not applicable to trailer for transportation of passengers, usually children and for type of trailers which use fifth wheel for connecting to the front cycles as listed in the Table 1 in this document.
Table 1 - Types of cycle trailers
Type of trailer   Applicability of this document
Multi track single axle   Applicable
Multi track multi axle   Applicable
Single track with single axle or multi axle   Not applicable
Fifth wheel trailer with single axle or multi axle   Not applicable
Usage   
Cargo   Applicable
People/children/pet   Not applicable
NOTE   Requirements and test methods for electrical assistance for electrically assisted cargo trailers are covered by prEN 17860-5:2023.

Lastenfahrräder - Teil 7: Anhänger

Dieses Dokument legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für ein- und mehrachsige Anhänger und ihre Verbindungseinrichtungen fest.
Dieses Dokument gilt für Anhänger mit einem maximalen Bruttofahrzeuggewicht von 600 kg.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Anhänger zur Beförderung von Personen, in der Regel Kinder, und für Anhängertypen, die eine Sattelkupplung für die Verbindung mit dem Fahrrad verwenden, wie in Tabelle 1 in diesem Dokument aufgeführt.
Tabelle 1 - Typen von Fahrradanhängern
Anhängertyp   Anwendbarkeit dieses Dokuments
Mehrspurig mit einer Achse   Anwendbar
Mehrspurig mit mehreren Achsen   Anwendbar
Einspurig mit einer Achse oder mehreren Achsen   Nicht anwendbar
Anhänger mit Sattelkupplung mit einer Achse oder mehreren Achsen   Nicht anwendbar
Verwendung   
Fracht   Anwendbar
Menschen/Kinder/Haustiere   Nicht anwendbar
ANMERKUNG   Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für die elektrische Unterstützung von elektrisch unterstützten Anhängern sind in prEN 17860 5:2023 enthalten.

Cycles utilitaires - Partie 7 : Remorques cargo

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de sécurité et les méthodes d’essai pour les remorques cargo équipées d’un ou de plusieurs essieux et leurs têtes d’attelage.
La présente norme s’applique aux remorques cargo ayant un poids brut maximal de 600 kg.
La présente norme ne s’applique pas aux remorques destinées au transport de passagers, généralement des enfants, ni aux types de remorques qui utilisent une sellette d’attelage à atteler aux cycles avant, comme indiqué dans le Tableau 1 de la présente norme.
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Tovorna kolesa - 7. del: Kolesarska prikolica

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Published
Public Enquiry End Date
24-Oct-2023
Publication Date
04-Feb-2025
Technical Committee
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
30-Jan-2025
Due Date
06-Apr-2025
Completion Date
05-Feb-2025

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2025
Tovorna kolesa - 7. del: Kolesarska prikolica
Carrier cycles - Part 7: Cargo trailers
Lastenfahrräder - Teil 7: Anhänger
Cycles utilitaires - Partie 7 : Remorques cargo
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17860-7:2024
ICS:
43.150 Kolesa Cycles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 17860-7
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 43.150
English Version
Carrier cycles - Part 7: Cargo trailers
Cycles utilitaires - Partie 7 : Remorques cargo Lastenfahrräder - Teil 7: Anhänger
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 November 2024.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Cargo trailer cycle combination . 7
5 General vehicle requirements . 7
5.1 Accuracy tolerances of test conditions for brake tests and strength tests . 7
5.2 Design of the surface requirements . 7
5.3 Securing and strength of safety-relevant fasteners. 7
5.4 Mudguards/wheel covers . 7
5.4.1 Requirement . 7
5.4.2 Test method . 7
5.5 Deflection device . 8
5.6 Position of payload . 9
5.7 Recommendations for loading areas/load securing . 9
5.8 Braking . 9
5.8.1 General. 9
5.8.2 Hand-operated brakes . 9
5.8.3 Requirements for test method on a test track . 9
5.8.4 Brake performance testing . 11
5.9 Parking and stability . 12
5.9.1 Parking — Requirements . 12
5.9.2 Parking stability while loading . 12
5.10 Tipping stability . 13
5.10.1 Static tipping stability . 13
5.10.2 Dynamic tipping stability . 13
5.11 Dynamic tipping stability – double lane change test. 14
5.11.1 Requirement . 14
5.11.2 Test method . 14
5.12 Drawbar . 15
5.12.1 Drawbar position for single and multi-axle cargo trailer . 15
5.12.2 Drawbar clearance . 15
5.12.3 Drawbar strength test . 16
5.12.4 Drawbar static test . 18
5.13 Secondary safety device . 18
5.13.1 Requirements . 18
5.13.2 Test method strength secondary safety device . 19
5.13.3 Test method automatic brake system . 19
6 Frame . 19
6.1 Suspension frames – special requirements . 19
6.2 Requirements for all frame types . 19
6.3 Dynamic test with horizontal forces . 19
6.3.1 General. 19
6.3.2 Determination of test loads . 20
6.3.3 Test method . 20
6.4 Dynamic test with vertical forces onto the loading point . 21
6.4.1 General . 21
6.4.2 Test method . 21
6.5 Dynamic test with lateral forces . 22
6.5.1 General . 22
6.5.2 Requirement . 24
6.5.3 Test method . 24
6.6 Frame – Brake mount test . 26
6.6.1 Requirements . 26
6.6.2 Brake mount fatigue test. 26
6.6.3 Brake mount static torque test . 27
7 Front wheel fork . 27
7.1 General . 27
7.2 Installation of the axle and wheel fastening . 27
7.3 Front wheel fork – Static bending test . 27
7.4 Front wheel forks – Dynamic bending test . 27
7.5 Front wheel forks – Rearward impact test . 28
7.6 Front forks for use with hub or disc brakes . 28
7.6.1 Requirements . 28
7.6.2 Front fork for hub/disc brake — Dynamic test of the brake mounting . 28
7.6.3 Front fork for hub/disc brake – Static braking torque test . 28
8 Wheel and wheel/tyre unit – Dynamic test for cargo trailers . 28
9 Wheels and wheel/tyre assembly. 28
9.1 Wheels/tyre assembly – Concentricity tolerance and lateral tolerance . 28
9.2 Wheel/tyre assembly – Clearance . 28
9.3 Wheel/tyre assembly – static strength test . 28
9.4 Wheels – Wheel retention . 28
10 Rims, tyres and tubes . 29
11 Drive chain and drive belt . 29
11.1 Requirement . 29
11.2 Test method . 29
12 Guard for chain-wheel set and belt drive. 29
12.1 Requirement . 29
12.2 Test method .
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