1、Designation: F 1566 08Standard Test Methods forEvaluation of Innersprings, Boxsprings, Mattresses orMattress Sets1This 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
2、of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 These test methods cover recognized methods for test-ing mattress innersprings, boxsprings, and finished mattresses
3、or mattress sets, or both, to ensure uniformity of results.1.2 These test methods are applicable to un-upholsteredmattress core units including but not limited to innersprings, airchambers, and foam cores, un-upholstered foundations includ-ing but not limited to boxspring and build up foundations,fi
4、nished foundations and mattress constructions. Data devel-oped is for comparative analysis with no pass/fail criteriaapplicable.1.3 The durability test (Section 7), impact test (Section 8)and firmness retention test/surface deformation (Section 9)require upholstered samples. Firmness testing may be
5、ran onun-upholstered components, innerspring units and flexibleboxsprings (6.1 through 6.4), or finished mattresses or mattresssets (6.5 through 6.8). A standardized upholstery package isspecified if evaluating a mattress core or un-upholsteredfoundation. These test methods are intended to be used o
6、nnewly manufactured products1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard. The values in parentheses are for information only.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 standa
7、rd to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 boxspring unit, nfoundation for the m
8、attress con-sisting of wire spring elements 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 foundation, nsupport bas
9、e for a finished mattressgenerally upholstered and covered on top and sides withticking, and bottom with a dust cover.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, inners
10、pring, nany mattress containing aninnerspring unit.3.1.6 posturized innerspring, ninnerspring assembly hav-ing a varying coil density or varying wire gauge.3.1.7 mattress, nfinished, assembled mattress core withupholstery package and cover.3.1.8 mattress core, ninnermost support core of a mattressup
11、on which upholstery is affixed.3.1.9 mattress set, nfinished mattress and foundationcombination.3.1.10 upholstery, ncombination of materials designed tocover and add support or comfort, or both, to a mattress core.4. Significance and Use4.1 Two separate test methods are outlined for use inevaluation
12、 of (1) mattress components, innersprings and box-springs and (2) mattresses and mattress sets.4.2 Component innerspring and boxspring test methodsinclude measurements of firmness, firmness retention, durabil-ity, and effect of impact.4.3 Mattress and mattress set test methods include measure-ments
13、of firmness, firmness retention, durability, effect ofimpact, and height change.4.4 One or more of the test methods shall be used separatelyor in combination to provide for appropriate evaluations.1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 onConsumer Products and are the di
14、rect responsibility of Subcommittee F15.32 onInnersprings and Boxsprings.Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2008. Published February 2009. Originallyapproved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 1566 99 (2004).2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcon
15、tact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5. Conditioning5.1 Be
16、fore testing, condition units for a minimum of8hat23 6 2.8C (73.4 6 5F), with a relative humidity of 50 65 %, in a flat position.6. Firmness RatingINNERSPRING AND FLEXIBLE FOUNDATION6.1 SpecimenThe unit to be tested is an un-upholsteredmattress core or flexible foundation unit.6.2 Apparatus:6.2.1 Pl
17、atenThe platen shall be a round rigid disk with adiameter of 344 6 5 mm (13.54 6 0.2 in.) connected to theloading mechanism with a flexible connection (see Fig. 1).6.2.2 Loading Mechanism3A device capable of providinga load of 1335 N (300 lbf) or more with accuracy of 61%.6.2.3 Deflection DeviceFor
18、use in determining deflection,that is, ruler or electronic device accurate to 1 mm (132 in.) withminimum stroke of 101.6 mm (4 in.).6.3 Test Procedure: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.
19、3 At each test location, determine resistance values in2-N (0.5-lbf) increments at 12.5, 25, 38, 50, 63, and 76 mm(0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3 in.) with a tolerance of 61mm(60.04 in.) of deflection of the top surface for innersprings and12.5 and 25 mm (0.5 and 1 in.) with a tolerance of 61mm(60.04 in
20、.) of deflection of the top surface for flexiblefoundations.6.3.4 The zero reference point shall be determined using acommon contact force of 4.4 N (1 lb).6.3.5 The test speed is 50 6 5 mm/min (2 6 0.2 in./min).6.4 Calculation/Results:6.4.1 Determine a firmness rating for a uniformly con-structed in
21、nerspring unit by totaling resistance values atLocations 3 and 4 for all deflections and dividing the total bytwo for an average.6.4.2 Determine firmness rating for a non-uniformly con-structed (posturized) innerspring unit by using resistancevalues at Location 3 only.6.4.3 Determine a firmness rati
22、ng 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 Location 4.6.4.4 Determine a firmness rating for the edge by totalingthe resistance values at Locations 1 and 2 fo
23、r all deflections anddividing the total by two for an average.6.4.5 OptionalDetermine a firmness rating of the cornerby totaling the resistance value for all deflections at Location 5.MATTRESS OR MATTRESS SET, OR BOTH6.5 SpecimenThe unit to be tested is a mattress ormattress set.6.6 Apparatus:6.6.1
24、PlatenThe platen shall be a round rigid disk with adiameter of 344 6 5 mm (13.54 6 0.2 in.) connected to theloading mechanism with a flexible connection (see Fig. 1).6.6.2 Loading Mechanism3A device capable of providinga load of 1335 N (300 lbf) or more with accuracy of 61%.6.6.3 Deflection DeviceFo
25、r use in determining deflection,that is, a ruler or electronic device accurate to 1 mm (132 in.)with a minimum stroke of 203.2 mm (8 in.).3See Practices E4for calibration techniques.FIG. 1 Firmness PlatenF15660826.7 Test Procedure:6.7.1 Place specimen directly onto a rigid flat surface.6.7.2 Run tes
26、t at14 width 12 length for King and Queensamples and12 width 12 length for Full and Twin samples(see Fig. 2).6.7.3 Preflex the area to be tested by twice lowering theplaten at a rate of 250 mm/min (10 in./min) to a load of 778 65 N (175 6 1 lbf). Allow the sample to rest 6 6 1 min afterpreflex.6.7.4
27、 Preload the sample to a 4.4 N (1 lbf). Record overallheight of sample with 4.4 N (1 lbf) applied. Begin recordingresistance values in 2 N (0.5 lbf) increments at 12.5 mm (0.5in.) intervals with a tolerance of 61mm(60.04 in.) until a 778N (175 lbf) load is achieved.6.7.5 The zero reference point and
28、 height of sample shall bedetermined using a common contact force of 4.4 N (1 lb).6.7.6 The test speed is 50 6 5 mm/min (2 6 0.2 in./min).6.8 Calculation/Results:6.8.1 Determine mattress or mattress set, or both, firmnessrating by dividing the 778 N (175 lbf) test load by thedeflection needed to ach
29、ieve that load. Firmness value shall berecorded in N/mm (lb/in.).6.8.2 Determine mattress or mattress set, or both, spring rateby graphically representing the load/deflection values throughthe 778 N (175 lbf) test load.6.8.3 OptionalAlternate positions may be ran for com-parative analysis.7. Durabil
30、ity TestINNERSPRING OR BOXSPRING, OR BOTH7.1 Specimen:7.1.1 When testing mattress componetry, innerspring, astandard upholstered foundation shall be used for the compari-son. Conversely, when testing a foundation unit, standardinnerspring mattresses shall be used. A 312-coil, 13-gauge,2.34-mm (0.092
31、-in.) diameter, tempered steel spring wire,5-turn, shall be the standard test innerspring unit and an81-coil, 10-gauge, 3.4-mm (0.135-in.) diameter, tempered steelspring wire boxspring unit shall be the standard foundationconstruction.7.1.2 The test upholstery for the standard innerspring mat-tress
32、will be a 52.4 6 4 g/m2(1.85 6 0.15- oz/ft2) syntheticfiber pad primary insulation layer positioned next to the subjecton both flat surfaces. A 19-mm (0.75-in.) thick, 17.5 61.5-kg/m3(1.1 6 0.1-lb/ft3) density, 110 to 155-N (25 to 35-lbf)polyurethane foam cushioning layer shall be placed on top ofth
33、e primary insulator pad on each side. A quilt assemblysandwich shall be constructed consisting of a top layer of100-end damask fabric ticking. The middle layer of 13-mmNOTE 1Procedure 6A: At Locations 1, 2, and 5, platen is flush outside of border (Location 5 is optional).NOTE 2Procedure 6B: A 3/3 a
34、nd 4/6 Width; B 5/0 and 6/6 Width.NOTE 3Platen Size (both): 343.9 6 8 mm (13.54 6 0.2 in.) diameter.FIG. 2 Firmness Test LocationsF1566083(0.5-in.) thick, 17.5 61.5-kg/m3(1.1 6 0.1-lb/ft3) density, 110to 155-N (25 to 35-lbf) polyurethane foam and the bottom layeris of 34 6 17-g/m2(1.0 6 0.5-oz/yd2)
35、quilt backing.7.1.3 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.7.1.4 The standard foundation assembly shall be uphol-stere
36、d with a 52.4 6 4.0-g/m2(1.85 6 0.15-oz/ft2) syntheticfiber pad primary insulator next to the subject boxspring. Thefabric of commercially acceptable grades shall be placeddirectly over the pad and attached to the spring and woodassembly, using techniques commonly accepted by the beddingindustry.7.1
37、.5 For direct comparative analysis of component testing,mattress and foundation constructions may be altered. Allcompared product must be mated with a like mattress orfoundation constructions.7.1.6 Analysis of differing mattress sets may be comparedwhen like durability procedure is conducted.MATTRES
38、S OR MATTRESS SET, OR BOTH7.2 SpecimenAny finished mattress or mattress set.7.3 Apparatus:7.3.1 Juggernaut Roller4(see Fig. 3),7.3.1.1 Shape of Roller, six-sided,7.3.1.2 Length, 915 6 75 mm (36 6 3 in.),7.3.1.3 Weight, 109 6 4.5 kg (240 6 10 lb),7.3.1.4 Diameter of Roller (Flat to Flat), 432 6 25 mm
39、 (176 1 in.),7.3.1.5 All Sharp-Edged Radiuses, not to exceed 50 mm (2in.) on face of roller and 100 mm (4 in.) on end cap of roller,7.3.1.6 Operating Speed, not to exceed 20 cycles/min, and7.3.1.7 Roller, shall float free in the vertical direction of thearm.7.3.1.8 The driving forces should act hori
40、zontally no morethan (-0, +2).7.4 Test Procedure:7.4.1 Determine a firmness rating of the specimen in accor-dance with 6.1 through 6.4 or 6.5 through 6.8.7.4.2 Measure height of mattress or mattress set in accor-dance with 6.5 through 6.8 for mattress or mattress set.7.4.3 Durability testing shall b
41、e done in the center of themattress (measured from head to foot) across the mattresssurface from side to side.7.4.4 A hold down device may be used outside of the rollerpath to keep mattress from moving.7.4.5 The maximum stroke of the roller shall be the width ofthe mattress, minus the width of one f
42、lat side of the roller.7.4.6 The minimum stroke shall be no less than 70 % of thewidth of the mattress, or 965 mm (38 in.), whichever is smaller.7.4.7 The roller starting position, measured from the centerline of the roller, shall be one half the width of the roller fromthe side of the mattress, wit
43、h the flat face of the roller restingon the surface of the mattress.7.4.8 Stroke is determined by one pass across the test areaand a cycle determined by two strokes or two passes.7.4.9 The mattress shall remain in the same positionthroughout the entire test. If the test is interrupted for a periodgr
44、eater than 30 min, the roller shall be lifted from the set andreturned to the original starting position for testing to resume.7.4.10 The test shall be continued for a total of 100 000cycles.7.4.11 Allow to sample recover for 60 6 1 min.7.4.12 Determine the final firmness rating and height of thespe
45、cimen in accordance with 6.5 through 6.8.7.5 ReportReport the following information:4Detailed construction drawings for this equipment are available from AmericanInnerspring Manufacturers Association, 1918 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112.NOTETotal Mass: 109 6 4 kg (240 6 10 lb).FIG. 3 RollerF156608
46、47.5.1 Any decrease/increase in height,7.5.2 Any change in firmness rating, and7.5.3 Any damage or structural observations.8. Impact Test8.1 SpecimenSee specimen descriptions in 7.1 and 7.2.8.2 Apparatus:8.2.1 PlatenA 356 6 10-mm (14.0 6 0.5-in.) diameterdisk as shown in Fig. 4 with a total mass of
47、79.5 6 1.0 kg (1756 2 lb).8.2.2 Drop Weight EquipmentA device capable of liftingthe platen to a controlled height over the top surface of thespecimen and designed to release the platen in “free drop” suchthat the vertical component is free but the horizontal compo-nent is restrained.8.3 Test Procedu
48、re: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 1For safety reasons, it is recommended that the platen notextend beyond the edge/end of the mattress during any drop test to prev
49、enthigh side loads from being generated.8.3.3 Measure the original height of the specimen at Loca-tions 1 through 5 as shown in Fig. 2. Height must be measuredfrom the top of the specimen to the bottom of the support span.Any change in height would be recorded as permanent set ordeformation.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 from a height of 25 mm (1 in.) abovet
