1、Designation: F 1566 99 (Reapproved 2004)Standard Test Methods forEvaluation of Innersprings and Boxsprings1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1566; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last
2、 revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 These test methods cover nationally recognized methodsfor testing mattress innersprings and boxsprings to ensureuniformit
3、y of results.1.2 These test methods are applicable to un-upholsteredinnersprings and boxsprings only and are not applicable tofinished upholstered mattresses or boxsprings. Any conclusionscovering such items are outside the scope of these testmethods.1.3 The durability test (Section 7), impact test
4、(Section 8)and firmness retention test (Section 9) require the use of anupholstered innerspring or boxspring, or both. A standardizedupholstery is specified in each case.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard. The values given in parentheses are forinformation on
5、ly.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Reference
6、d Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 648 Test Method for Deflection Temperature of PlasticsUnder Flexural Load in the Edgewise PositionE 4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 boxspring unit, nfoundation for the mattress con-sisting of wire spring eleme
7、nts mounted on a frame.3.1.2 boxspring, upholstered, nfoundation for the mat-tress consisting of wire spring elements mounted on a frame,generally upholstered and covered on top and sides withticking, and bottom with a dust cover.3.1.3 contract units, nterm used to indicate units mar-keted in large
8、quantities, usually by contract, to quantity users,that is, hotel, motel, institutional, etc.3.1.4 innerspring unit, ninterconnection of wire springelements other than mounting on a frame that forms a singleunit that can be incorporated into a mattress.3.1.5 mattress, innerspring, nany mattress cont
9、aining aninnerspring unit.3.1.6 posturized innerspring, ninnerspring assembly withthe center third having a higher coil density or larger wire gage.4. Significance and Use4.1 Four separate test methods are outlined for use inevaluation of mattress innerspring or boxspring units, or both.4.2 These te
10、st methods include measurements of firmness,firmness retention, durability, effect of impact, etc.4.3 One or more of the test methods shall be used separatelyor in combination to provide for appropriate evaluations.5. Conditioning5.1 Prior to testing, condition units for at least8hat2365C in accorda
11、nce with Test Method D 648.6. Firmness Rating6.1 SpecimenThe unit to be tested is an un-upholsteredmattress innerspring or boxspring unit.6.2 Apparatus:6.2.1 PlatenThe platen shall be a round aluminum diskweighing 8 6 0.2 lb (3.6 6 0.1 kg) with a diameter of 13.546 0.2 in. (344 6 5 mm) connected to
12、the loading mechanismwith a flexible connection (see Fig. 1).6.2.2 Loading Mechanism3A device capable of providinga load of 300 lbf (1335 N) or more with accuracy of 61%.6.2.3 Deflection DeviceFor use in determining deflection,that is, ruler or electronic device accurate to132 in. (1 mm).6.3 Test Pr
13、ocedure:6.3.1 Place specimen directly onto a rigid, flat surface.6.3.2 Run tests at four separate locations as shown in Fig. 2;Location 5 being optional.6.3.3 At each test location, determine resistance values in0.5-lbf (2-N) increments at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3 in. (12.5,25, 38, 50, 63, and 76
14、mm) with a tolerance of 60.04 in. (611These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 onConsumer Products and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.32 onInnersprings and Boxsprings.Current edition approved June 1, 2004. Published June 2004. Originallyapproved in 1994.
15、 Last previous edition approved in 1999 as F 1566 99.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3See Pra
16、ctices E 4 for calibration techniques.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.mm) of deflection of the top surface for innersprings and 0.5and 1 in. (12.5 and 25 mm) with a tolerance of 60.04 in. (61mm) of deflection of the t
17、op surface for boxsprings.6.4 Calculation/Results:6.4.1 Determine a firmness rating for uniformly constructedinnerspring units by totaling resistance values at Locations 3and 4 for all deflections and dividing the total by 2 (for anaverage).6.4.2 Determine firmness rating for non-uniformly con-struc
18、ted (posturized) innerspring units by using resistancevalues at Location 3 only.6.4.3 Determine a firmness rating for the calf/shoulder areausing the values at Location 4 only. Any difference betweenreadings 3 and 4 will be calculated as a percentage of increaseof Location 3 over the readings at Loc
19、ation 4.6.4.4 Determine a firmness rating for the edge by totalingthe resistance values at Locations 1 and 2 for all deflections anddividing the total by 2 (for an average).6.4.5 OptionalDetermine a firmness rating of the cornerby totaling as the resistance value for all deflections at Location5.7.
20、Durability Test7.1 Specimen:7.1.1 When testing innerspring units, standard upholsteredboxsprings shall be used for the comparison. Conversely, whentesting boxspring units, standard innerspring mattresses shallbe used. A 312-coil, 13-gage, 0.092-in. (2.34-mm) diameter,tempered steel spring wire, 5-tu
21、rn, shall be the standard testinnerspring unit and an 81-coil, 10-gage, 0.135-in. (3.4-mm)diameter, tempered steel spring wire boxspring unit shall be thestandard foundation construction.7.1.2 The border wire on the innerspring and boxspringunits shall be a minimum of 6-gage, 0.192-in. (4.9-mm)diame
22、ter.7.1.3 The test upholstery for the innerspring mattress will bea 1.85 6 0.15 oz/ft2(565 6 45 g/m2) synthetic fiber padprimary insulation layer positioned next to the subject on bothflat surfaces. A0.75-in. (19-mm) thick 1.1 6 0.1-lb/ft3(17.5 61.5-kg/m3) density, 25 to 35-lbf (110 to 155-N) polyur
23、ethanefoam cushioning layer shall be placed on top of the primaryinsulator pad on each side. A quilt assembly sandwich shall beconstructed consisting of a top layer of 100-end damask fabricticking. The middle layer of 0.5-in. (13-mm) thick, 1.1 60.1-lb/ft3density, 25 to 35-lbf polyurethane foam and
24、thebottom layer is of 1.0 6 0.5-oz/yd2(34 6 17-g/m2) quiltbacking.7.1.4 This assembly shall be unitized by automatic sewingand then placed over the foam cushioning layer on both sidesand attached to the subject mattress innerspring, using tech-niques commonly accepted by the bedding industry.7.1.5 T
25、he boxspring assembly shall be upholstered with a1.85 6 0.15-oz/ft2(52.4 6 4.0-g/m2) synthetic fiber padprimary insulator next to the subject boxspring. The fabric ofcommercially acceptable grades shall be placed directly overthe pad and attached to the spring and wood assembly, usingtechniques comm
26、only accepted by the bedding industry.7.2 Apparatus:7.2.1 Juggernaut Roller4(see Fig. 3),7.2.1.1 Shape of Roller, 6-sided,7.2.1.2 Length,366 3 in. (915 6 75 mm),7.2.1.3 Weight, 240 6 10 lb (109 6 4.5 kg),7.2.1.4 Diameter of Roller (Flat to Flat),176 1 in. (430 625 mm),7.2.1.5 All Sharp-Edged Radiuse
27、s, not to exceed 2 in. (50mm),7.2.1.6 Operating Speed, not to exceed 20 cycles/min, and7.2.1.7 Roller, should float free of arm.7.2.2 Deflection DeviceA method of determining deflec-tion, that is, ruler or electronic device accurate to132 in. (1mm).7.3 Test Procedure:7.3.1 Determine a firmness ratin
28、g of the un-upholsteredspecimen in accordance with Section 6.7.3.2 Place unupholstered specimen directly on a rigid, flatsurface.7.3.3 Measure height of unupholstered specimen at Position3 (see Fig. 2).7.3.4 Upholster specimens as described in 7.1.3-7.1.5.7.3.5 Testing shall be done in the center of
29、 the mattress(measured from head to foot) across the mattress surface fromside to side.NOTE 1This simulates sleeper action most realistically.7.3.6 A hold down device shall be used outside of the rollerpath to keep mattress from moving.7.3.7 The maximum stroke of the roller shall be the width ofthe
30、mattress, minus the width of one flat side of the roller.4Detailed construction drawings for this equipment are available from AmericanInnerspring Manufacturers Association, 1918 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112.NOTE 1Platen material: aluminum.Weight: 8 6 0.2 lb (3.6 6 0.1 kg)FIG. 1 ILD PlatenF 1566
31、 99 (2004)27.3.8 The roller starting position, measured from the centerline of the roller, shall be12 the width of the roller from the sideof the mattress, with the flat face of the roller resting on thesurface of the mattress.7.3.9 The minimum stroke shall be no less than 70 % of thewidth of the ma
32、ttress, or 38 in. (965 mm), whichever is smaller.7.3.10 The mattress shall remain in the same positionthroughout the entire test. If the test is interrupted, the rollershould be lifted from the set and should be returned to theoriginal starting position for testing to resume.7.3.11 A stroke is deter
33、mined by one pass across the testarea and a cycle determined by two strokes or two passes.7.3.12 The test shall be continued for a total of 100 000cycles.7.3.13 Remove upholstery.7.3.14 Measure decrease in height at Position 3 (see Fig. 2).7.3.15 Determine the final firmness rating of the specimenin
34、 accordance with Section 6.7.4 ReportReport the following information:7.4.1 Any decrease in height (in. or mm),7.4.2 Any change in firmness rating (see Section 6), and7.4.3 Any damage such as structural failures, broken coils,etc.8. Impact Test8.1 Specimen:8.1.1 A 312-coil, 13-gage, 0.092-in. (2.34-
35、mm) diameter,tempered steel spring wire, 5-turn, shall be the standard testinnerspring unit.8.1.2 The border wire on the innerspring unit shall be6-gage 0.192-in. (4.9-mm) diameter, steel border wire.8.1.3 The test upholstery for the innerspring mattress shallbe a 1.85 6 0.15-oz/ft2(565 6 45-g/m2) s
36、ynthetic fiber padinsulation layer positioned next to the subject on both flatsurfaces. A0.75-in. (19-mm) thick, 1.1 6 0.1-lb/ft3(17.5 61.5-kg/m3) density, 25 to 35-lbf (110 to 155-N) polyurethanefoam cushioning layer shall be placed on top of the primaryinsulator pad on each side. A quilt assembly
37、sandwich shall beconstructed consisting of a top layer of 100-end damask fabricticking. The middle layer is 0.5-in. (13-mm) thick, 1.1 60.1-lb/ft3density, 25 to 35-lbf polyurethane foam and thebottom layer is of 1.0 6 0.5-oz/yd2(34 6 17-g/m2) quiltbacking.8.1.4 This assembly shall be unitized by aut
38、omatic sewingand then placed over the foam cushioning layer on both sidesand attached to the subject mattress innerspring, using tech-niques commonly accepted by the bedding industry.8.1.5 The boxspring assembly shall be upholstered with a1.85 6 0.15-oz/ft2(52.4 6 4 g/m2) synthetic fiber pad primary
39、insulator next to the subject boxspring. The fabric cover ofcommercially acceptable grades shall be placed directly overthe pad and attached to the spring and wood assembly, usingtechniques commonly accepted by the bedding industry.8.2 Apparatus:8.2.1 PlatenA 14.0 6 0.5-in. (355 6 10-mm) diameterdis
40、k as shown in Fig. 4 with a total mass of 175 6 2 lb (79.56 1.0 kg).NOTE 1At Locations 1, 2, and 5, platen is flush outside of border (Location 5 is optional).NOTE 2Platen SizeRound aluminum weighing 86 0.2 lb (3.629 6 0.1 kg) with 13.54 6 0.2 in. (343.9 6 8 mm) diameter (represents 1 ft2).FIG. 2 In
41、nerspring and Boxspring Test LocationsFIG. 3 Six-Sided RollerF 1566 99 (2004)38.2.2 Drop Weight EquipmentA device capable of liftingthe platen to a controlled height not to exceed 2 ft (610 mm)over the top surface of the specimen and designed to release theplaten in “free drop” such that the vertica
42、l component is freebut the horizontal component is restrained.8.3 Test Procedure:8.3.1 Place the specimen directly on a rigid, flat surface.8.3.2 Select drop locations to compare performance atvarious positions (1 through 5) as shown in Fig. 2:NOTE 2For safety reasons, it is recommended that the pla
43、ten notextend beyond the edge/end of the mattress during any drop test to preventhigh side loads from being generated.8.3.3 Measure the original height of the unupholsteredspecimen at Locations 1 through 5 as shown in Fig. 2. Heightmust be measured from the top of the spring element to thebottom of
44、the support span. Any change in height would berecorded as permanent set or deformation.8.3.4 Drop heights are measured above the surface of themattress at the location being tested.8.3.5 For comparative testing, the drop height shall beconstant for each sample set being tested.8.3.6 Drop the platen
45、 from a height of 1 in. (25 mm) abovethe surface of the mattress at each of five positions (see Fig. 2).8.3.7 Measure the heights of the specimen at five positions(see 8.3.3).8.3.8 Repeat 8.3.6 and 8.3.7 at 1-in. (25-mm) incrementsuntil there is 0.75-in. (19-mm) permanent deformation orstructural fa
46、ilure.8.4 Calculation/Results:8.4.1 Record after each series of impacts the followinginformation:8.4.1.1 Permanent deformation of support elements, and8.4.1.2 Any structural failures.9. Firmness Retention and Surface Deformation59.1 Specimen:9.1.1 When testing innerspring units, standard upholstered
47、boxsprings shall be used for the comparison. Conversely, whentesting boxspring units, standard innerspring mattresses shallbe used. A 312-coil, 13-gage, 0.092-in. (2.34-mm) diameter,tempered steel spring wire, 5-turn, shall be the standard testinnerspring unit and an 81-coil, 10-gage, 0.135-in. (3.4
48、-mm)diameter, tempered steel spring wire boxspring unit shall be thestandard foundation construction.9.1.2 The border wire on the innerspring and boxspringunits shall be a minimum of 6-gage, 0.192-in. (4.9-mm)diameter.9.1.3 The test upholstery for the innerspring mattress shallbe a 1.85 6 0.15-oz/ft
49、2(565 6 45-g/m2) synthetic fiber padprimary insulation layer positioned next to the subject on bothflat surfaces. A0.75-in. (19-mm) thick 1.1 6 0.1 lb/ft3(17.5 61.5-kg/m3) density, 25 to 35 lbf (110 to 155-N) polyurethanefoam cushioning layer shall be placed on top of the primaryinsulator pad on each side. A quilt assembly sandwich shall beconstructed consisting of a top layer of 100-end damask fabricticking. The middle layer of 0.5-in. (13-mm) thick, 1.1 60.1-lb/ft3density, 25 to 35-lbf polyurethane foam and thebottom layer is of 1.0 6 0.5-oz/yd2(34 6 17-g
