1、Designation: F 2568 06An American National StandardStandard Test Method forMeasurement of Sleeping Bags1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2568; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last re
2、vision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThe measurements introduced in this test method are for the internal girth, internal length and width,and external length an
3、d width of sleeping bags.The external length and width measurements or internal length and width measurements apply tolength and width measurements required for standardized Bedding Labels.The “girth” (that is, internal circumference) of a sleeping bag refers to the total internalcircumference at sp
4、ecific longitudinal measurement points of a closed sleeping bag. It is a physicaldimension/measurement used for specifications, design, and quality control. Girth in and of itself isnot to be used to predict thermal properties of a sleeping bag.1. Scope1.1 This test method determines the internal gi
5、rth, theinternal length and width, and the external length and width ofa sleeping bag under a standardized measurement method.1.2 The measurement uses a physical measurement methodapplicable to any location where a flat level surface isprovided.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be reg
6、ardedas standard.1.4 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 us
7、e.2. Terminology2.1 Definitions:2.1.1 bookends, ntwo moveable panels on the externalmeasurement apparatus that slide in and out on the two axis ofthe sleeping bag.2.1.2 foot, nthat end of the sleeping bag designed for thefoot of the human body.2.1.3 girth, ntotal internal circumference of a closedsl
8、eeping bag as measured while the bag is lying flat on a flatlevel surface.2.1.4 head, nthat end of the sleeping bag designed for thehead and neck of the human body.2.1.5 lengthsee below:2.1.5.1 Option 1external length, nof a sleeping bag,greatest external distance from the head to the foot as measur
9、eddown the centerline of the sleeping bag and parallel to theplane of the surface of the measurement apparatus while thesleeping bag is in a relaxed state.2.1.5.2 Option 2internal length, nof a sleeping bag,distance from the liner/shell seam at the head of the sleepingbag to edge of the zipper coil
10、at the foot of the sleeping bag asmeasured parallel to the centerline of the sleeping bag andparallel to the plane of the surface of the measurementapparatus, while the sleeping bag is open on a flat level surface.For a mummy sleeping bag this measurement is not possible;use Option 1.2.1.6 sleeping
11、bag, nstructure made of down, syntheticfiberfill, shell fabrics, or other materials, or a combinationtherof, that are designed for people to use for thermal protec-tion when sleeping (for example, outdoors, tent, cabin).2.1.7 walls, nstationary sides along the length and widthof the apparatus.2.1.8
12、widthsee below:2.1.8.1 Option 1external width, nof a sleeping bag,greatest distance from one external edge to the oppositeexternal edge, as measured perpendicular to the axis created bythe length and parallel to the plane of the surface of themeasurement apparatus, while the sleeping bag is in a clo
13、sed,relaxed state.2.1.8.2 Option 2internal width, nof a rectangular sleep-ing bag, distance, divided by 2, from the edge of one zippercoil to the opposite zipper coil edge, as measured perpendicularto the axis created by the length and parallel to the plane of thesurface of the measurement apparatus
14、, while the sleeping bag1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.22 onCamping Softgoods.Current edition approved May 1, 2006. Published May 2006.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Har
15、bor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.is open on a flat level surface. For a mummy sleeping bag, thegirth measurement divided by two.3. Significance and Use3.1 In this context, this test can be used for specifications,design, and quality control. Girth in and of its
16、elf is not to beused to predict the thermal properties of a sleeping bag.4. Apparatus4.1 Four-Way Rule (for girth measurements)A measuringdevice that will measure two linear distances that are perpen-dicular of each other. It must have sufficient length and widthto span all sleeping bags to be measu
17、red. A purpose-builtdevice may be used, or a combination of common structures assimple as retractable metal tape measures. The longer of thetwo rules will be called the length rule, and the shorter will becalled the girth rule.4.2 Measurement Table (for external length and widthmeasurements)A rectan
18、gular table long enough and wideenough to accommodate the range of sleeping bags to bemeasured with two bookends also large enough to accommo-date the bags. The table has two walls. The long wall is alongthe length of the table at the back side and the short wall, whichis perpendicular to the sidewa
19、ll, at the side of the table. Thearea inside of these side walls is the area used to perform themeasurements. The long wall, short wall, and two bookendsshould be of sufficient height to accommodate the maximumheight of sleeping bags to be tested and all must be perpen-dicular to the plane of the ta
20、ble surface (see Fig. 1).4.3 Measurement Lines, using inches accurate to12 in., areplaced parallel to the long wall and parallel to the short wall inpositions that will accommodate the variety of bags beingtested in conjunction with the bookends (see Fig. 1).5. Conditioning5.1 The sleeping bag must
21、be conditioned before anymeasurement is made.5.2 Remove the sleeping bag from the stuff or storage sackand unzip the bag completely.5.3 Shake the bag ten times.5.4 Lay the bag flat for 24 h.6. Procedure6.1 Girth and Internal Width Measurements:6.1.1 For Girth Measurement, place the conditioned bag,o
22、pen, on a large, flat surface and place the length rule of theFour-Way Rule on the centerline of the top layer of the sleepingbag.6.1.1.1 Zero (0 in.) measurement is placed at the point at thehead of the bag where the insulation begins.6.1.1.2 Slide the girth rule of the Four-Way Rule down thelong p
23、iece to a predetermined distance from the zero (0 in.)measurement.6.1.1.3 Apply modest pull (approximately 5 lb) to the zipperapplied to the top and bottom layers to ensure that the sleepingbag is fully open.6.1.1.4 Shift the girth rule so that its zero (0 in.) measure-ment aligns with the edge of e
24、ither the top or bottom layerzipper coil.6.1.1.5 Read the length rule that extends from the latitudinalrule zero measurement (0 in.) to the edge of the zipper along itsplane (see Fig. 2).6.1.2 For Internal Width of a Rectangular Sleeping Bag,measure the width at the head, the foot, and the middle of
25、 thesleeping bag, while open and under modest tension (approxi-mately 5 lb). Average these three measurements together anddivide by two.6.1.3 For Internal Width of a Mummy Sleeping Bag, mea-sure the girth and divide by two.6.2 Internal Length Measurements:6.2.1 For Internal Length of a Rectangular S
26、leeping Bag,measure the length at the right side, the left side and the middleof the sleeping bag, while open and under modest tension(approximately 5 lb). Average these three measurements to-gether.FIG. 1 Measurement TableF25680626.3 External Length and Width Measurements:6.3.1 The relaxed, conditi
27、oned bag is laid on the measure-ment apparatus with the head end of the sleeping bag justtouching the short wall and the side of the sleeping bag justtouching the long wall of the device with the centerline of thesleeping bag oriented to the designated center line of the deviceas represented by the
28、tape measure.6.3.2 The two moveable bookends are pushed along theirrespective axis until making contact with the sleeping bag.6.3.3 Measurements are taken from the apparatus scale.7. Report7.1 Report the girth to the nearest 0.5 in.7.2 Report the longitudinal distance within an agreed uponrange that
29、 correlate with agreed upon anatomical points (forexample, shoulder girth 62 in. at 11 to 15 in.).7.3 Report the internal length and width and the externallength and width to the nearest 1 in.8. Precision and Bias8.1 Precision and Bias are not available at this time.9. Keywords9.1 bedding label; gir
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33、ake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).FIG. 2 Girth MeasurementF2568063
