1、Designation: F 1169 07Standard Specification forFull-Size Baby Crib1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1169; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indi
2、cates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThis consumer safety specification addresses crib accidents that were identified by the U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).CPSC received reports of s
3、trangulations incidents associated with crib corner post extensions andincidents concerning failure of crib hardware and other structural components of cribs that alsoresulted in fatalitiesIn response to the accident data collected by the CPSC, this consumer safety specification attemptsto minimize
4、the risk of injury or death due to: failure of mattress support hardware, failure of gluedor bolted connections, dropside latch failure, and dislodgment of teething rails. This safetyspecification also addresses incidents associated with poor maintenance or assembly by means ofrequirements for the c
5、ontents of instructional literature that must accompany a crib.1. Scope1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes perfor-mance requirements and test procedures to determine thestructural integrity of cribs. It also contains design require-ments addressing entanglement on crib corner post ext
6、ensions,and requirements for warning labels and instructional material.1.2 No crib produced after the approval date of this con-sumer safety specification shall, either by label or other means,indicate compliance with this specification unless it conformsto all requirements contained herein.1.3 The
7、following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion, Section 7, of this specification: Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and he
8、althpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2. Referenced Document2.1 Federal Standard:16 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and CertainConsumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint16 CFR 1500.50.52 Test Methods for Simulating Use andAbuse of Toys and O
9、ther Articles Intended for Use byChildren16 CFR 1501 Method for Identifying Toys and OtherArticles Intended for Use by Children Under Three Yearsof Age Which Present Choking, Aspiration or IngestionHazards Because of Small Parts16 CFR 1508 Requirements for Full-Size Baby Cribs23. Terminology3.1 drop
10、 side/drop gate, na side that is intended to slidewith respect to the frame when the product is in the manufac-turers recommended use position to provide easier access tothe occupant.3.2 dynamic load, napplication of an impulsive force by afree falling mass.3.3 folding side, na side, or a part there
11、of, that is intendedto fold with respect to the frame when the product is in themanufacturers recommended use position to provide easieraccess to the occupant.3.4 full-size crib, na bed that is designed to providesleeping accommodations for an infant having interior dimen-sions of 28 658 in. (710 6
12、16 mm) wide and 5238 658 in.(1330 6 16 mm) long.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 onConsumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.18 onCribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles and Changing Tables.Current edition approved Sept. 15,
13、 2007. Published October 2007. Originallyapproved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F 1169 03.2Available from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC20207.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United State
14、s.3.5 occupant, nthat individual who is in the product whenit is setup in one of the manufacturers use positions.3.6 static load, na vertically downward force applied by acalibrated force gage or by dead weights.3.7 stationary side, na side or end panel that is notintended to fold, slide or move wit
15、h respect to the frame whenthe product is in the manufacturers recommended use posi-tion.3.8 structural failure, ndamage to a component(s) orassembly resulting in partial separation (greater than 0.040 in.(1.00 mm) over original configuration), or complete separationof the component(s) or assembly.4
16、. Calibration and Standardization4.1 All testing shall be conducted on a concrete floor whichmay be covered with18-in. (3-mm) thick vinyl floor covering.4.2 The crib shall be completely assembled, unless other-wise noted, in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.4.3 No testing shall be cond
17、ucted within 48 h of gluing.4.4 The item to be tested shall be in a room with ambienttemperature of 73.4 6 9F (23 6 5C) for at least 24 h priorto testing. Testing shall then be conducted within this tempera-ture range.5. General Requirements5.1 Before performing any of the tests in this specificatio
18、nall wood parts shall be smooth and free of splinters.5.2 Surface CoatingsThe paint or surface coating on theproduct shall comply with 16 CFR 1303.5.3 Small PartsThere shall be no small parts as defined by16 CFR 1501 before testing or liberated as a result of testing tothis specification.5.4 Corner
19、Posts:5.4.1 No corner post assembly shall extend more than 0.06in. (1.50 mm) above the upper edge of an end or side panel,whichever is higher, when measured from the lowest point onthe upper edge of the end or side panel within 3 in. (76 mm)from the outermost contour of the post or elbow (see Fig. 1
20、).5.4.1.1 This requirement applies when any drop side/dropgate is in either the raised or lowered position.5.4.2 The limitations in 5.4.1 do not apply to a corner postassembly that extends at least 16 in. (400 mm) above theuppermost surface of the side rail in its highest position.5.4.3 Corner posts
21、 intended to accept removable verticalextensions made up of two or more segments (such as canopypost extensions) shall not permit the attachment of individualsegments such that the resultant vertical extension would be inviolation of the dimensional requirements of 5.4.6. Performance Requirements6.1
22、 Mattress Support System Vertical Impact Test Require-ments:6.1.1 After testing in accordance with the procedure in 7.1,the crib shall comply with 16 CFR Part 1508. Componentsattached by screws shall not have separated by more than 0.04in. (1.00 mm) upon completion of testing.6.2 Crib Side Test Requ
23、irements:6.2.1 After completion of the cyclic and static portions ofeither the drop side or stationary side test as appropriate, thecrib shall comply with 16 CFR Part 1508 and no spindles orslats shall have completely separated from the top or bottomrail. Complete separation shall be determined by p
24、lacing a righttriangular prism shaped wedge (see Fig. 1 in 16 CFR Part1508) between two spindles or slats adjacent to the rail fromwhich these have separated and applying a 20-lbf (90-N) pullforce to the wedge in a direction normal to the plane of the cribside. If a spindle or slat moves away from t
25、he hole in the railin which it was formerly secured, complete separation hasoccurred.6.2.2 Components attached by screws shall not have sepa-rated by more than 0.04 in. (1 mm) upon completion of testing.6.2.3 Any spindles or slats that could be rotated during thetorque test shall comply with the spa
26、cing of crib components at16 CFR Section 1508.4 when turned to their most adverseposition.6.2.4 Breakage of a wooden crib side component in anylocation other than a joint during testing does not constitute afailure. However, if this type of breakage should occur, anadditional side must be tested.NOT
27、E 1A wood failure within a joint does constitute a test failure.6.3 Mattress Support System Test Requirement:6.3.1 When tested in accordance with the procedure in 7.3,the mattress support system shall not detach from the crib atany point of attachment, or the force applied in 7.3.3.6 cannotbe mainta
28、ined for 10 s.6.4 Crib Side Latch Test Requirements:6.4.1 The latching mechanism securing a drop or foldingside of a crib shall automatically engage when the side isplaced in the normal use position.6.4.2 The latching mechanism shall not disengage duringthe tests conducted in accordance with the pro
29、cedure in 7.4.4 or7.4.5 (whichever is appropriate), and shall continue to functionin the intended manner upon completion of the tests.6.5 Plastic Teething Rail Test RequirementThe feelergage specified in 7.5.2.1 shall not enter any gap created by theFIG. 1 Illustration of Requirements for Crib Corne
30、r PostExtensionsF1169072deflection or deformation, or both, of the plastic teething railresulting from the application of a 50-lbf (222-N) verticallydownward force.7. Test Methods7.1 Mattress Support System Vertical Impact Test7.1.1 GeneralThis test consists of dropping a specifiedweight repeatedly
31、onto a foam pad supported by the cribmattress support system. The test assists in evaluating thestructural integrity of the crib assembly. Glue joints and othermeans of fastening are subjected to abusive loads and stresses.7.1.2 Apparatus for Vertical Impact Testing:7.1.2.1 Test frame (see Fig. 2).7
32、.1.2.2 Aweight used in conducting this test shall have a flatcircular contact area of 1 ft2(930 cm2) (13.5-in. (343-mm)diameter) with a 0.125-in. (3-mm) radius to ease the edgebetween the circular contact surface and the vertical cylindricalsurface.7.1.2.3 The total weight shall be 45 lb (20.4 kg).7
33、.1.2.4 The weight shall pivot freely.7.1.2.5 A 4-in. (100-mm) thick open cell polyurethane foampad having a density of 1 lb/ft3(16 kg/m3) covered witha5to15 gage vinyl material (tick) shall be used to represent amattress.7.1.3 Procedure for Vertical Impact Testing of Full-SizeCribs:7.1.3.1 Casters s
34、hall not be installed on the crib (see Fig. 3).7.1.3.2 The crib shall be prevented from sliding in a mannerthat does not prevent changes of angle that may take place inthe crib structure (see Fig. 3).7.1.3.3 All testing shall be conducted with the mattresssupport in the lowest position.7.1.3.4 Allow
35、 the weight to free fall 6 in. (150 mm) on to theupper surface of the foam pad at a rate of 4 6 1 s/cycle for thefollowing number of cycles:7.1.3.5 500 cycles within14 in. (6.4 mm) of the geometriccenter of the mattress area.7.1.3.6 100 cycles at each of two diagonally oppositecorners, centered 9 in
36、. (230 mm) from the crib sides formingthe corner.7.2 Crib Side Test:7.2.1 General- This test consists of repeatedly impactinga crib side bottom rail by a specified weight. After completingthe cyclic testing, structural integrity is tested by applying astatic pull to the side assembly followed by a t
37、orque test ofeach spindle or slat.7.2.2 Apparatus for Crib Side Cyclic Test The apparatusfor the cyclic test (see Fig. 4) includes the following:7.2.2.1 A 30-lb (13.6-kg) weight.7.2.2.2 A 0.375-in. (9-mm) thick 30 Type A durometerrubber pad large enough to cover the impact area.7.2.2.3 Three support
38、 trough (see Fig. 5) for drop side testonly.NOTE 2For tests of metal cribs, an additional support trough may beused to support the center of the top rail if necessary to avoid deformation.7.2.2.4 Two vertical stops (see Fig. 6) for drop side only.7.2.2.5 Impactor with a width of 1 in. (25 mm) and su
39、fficientlength to extend across the full width of the bottom rail.7.2.3 Apparatus for Crib Side Static Test:7.2.3.1 A 100-lb (45.4-kg) weight.7.2.3.2 A rigid frame (see Fig. 7) for drop side only.7.2.4 Procedure for Drop Side Cyclic Test:7.2.4.1 Remove the side from the crib assembly.7.2.4.2 Mount t
40、he side in a rigid test fixture so that it willhang vertically as it would when assembled to a crib.7.2.4.3 Support the side within 2 in. (50 mm) of each end ofthe top rail by placing the top rail in a trough-like supportfixture (see Fig. 5).FIG. 2 Typical Test FrameFIG. 3 Typical Crib Corner Post P
41、ositioning BlockF11690737.2.4.4 To prevent 9pendulum swing9 of the side duringtesting, the side bottom rail may be loosely constrainedbetween two vertical stops (see Fig. 6).7.2.4.5 Allow the 30-lb (13.6-kg) weight to free-fall 3 in.(76 mm) 250 times at a rate of 4 6 1 s/cycle such that itimpacts di
42、rectly upon the 0.375-in. (9-mm) thick rubber padlocated on the top surface of the bottom rail between twoadjacent spindles or slats as near the center of the rail aspossible.7.2.5 Drop Side Static Test:7.2.5.1 Upon completion of the cyclic test, apply a staticload of 100 lb (45.4 kg) at the point o
43、f impact testing while theside is supported by the top rail at a point vertically in line withthe point of load application (see Fig. 7).7.2.5.2 The contact area for the load and reaction supportshall be the same as the impact area previously defined.7.2.5.3 Apply this load gradually within a period
44、 of5sandmaintain it for an additional 30 s.7.2.6 Stationary Side Cyclic Test:7.2.6.1 Assemble the stationary side to the crib in accor-dance with manufacturers instructions.7.2.6.2 Secure the bottom ends of the crib to eliminatehorizontal motion at the base.FIG. 4 Typical Side Assembly Test FixtureF
45、IG. 5 Typical Support TroughFIG. 6 Typical Side Test Vertical Stop DetailFIG. 7 Typical Testing FrameF11690747.2.6.3 Allow the 30-lb (13.6-kg) weight to free-fall 3 in.(76 mm) 250 times at a rate of 4 6 1 s/cycle such that itimpacts directly upon the 0.375-in. (9-mm) thick rubber padlocated on the t
46、op surface of the bottom rail between twoadjacent spindles or slats as near the center of the rail aspossible.7.2.7 Stationary Side Static Test:7.2.7.1 The stationary side will remain mounted to the cribfor this portion of the test.7.2.7.2 Upon completion of the cyclic test, apply a weight of100 lb
47、(45.4 kg) at the point of impact testing while the side issupported on the top rail at a point vertically in line with thepoint of weight application (see Fig. 7) for location of weightonly.7.2.7.3 The contact area for the load and reaction supportshall be the same as the impact area previously defi
48、ned.7.2.7.4 Apply the weight gradually within a period of 5 sand maintain it for an additional 30 s.7.2.8 Crib Side Spindle/Slat Torque Test:7.2.8.1 Apply a torque of 30 lbf-in. (3.4 N-m) at themidpoint in height of each spindle or slat.7.3 Mattress Support System Test:7.3.1 GeneralThis test assists
49、 in evaluating the integrityof the attachment of the mattress support to the crib. Avertically upward force is applied to the mattress support toevaluate its attachment to the crib.7.3.2 Apparatus for Mattress Support System Test:7.3.2.1 Corner Block, see Fig. 8.7.3.3 Procedure for Mattress Support System Test:7.3.3.1 Secure the crib to prevent upward motion during thistest.7.3.3.2 All procedures will be conducted with no mattress inthe crib.7.3.3.3 If the mattress support system utilizes a commonsupport design at all points of attachment, testing is req
