1、BRITISH STANDARDBS EN 15570:2008Hardware for furniture Strength and durability of hinges and their components Hinges pivoting on a vertical axisICS 91.190g49g50g3g38g50g51g60g44g49g42g3g58g44g55g43g50g56g55g3g37g54g44g3g51g40g53g48g44g54g54g44g50g49g3g40g59g38g40g51g55g3g36g54g3g51g40g53g48g44g55g55
2、g40g39g3g37g60g3g38g50g51g60g53g44g42g43g55g3g47g36g58BS EN 15570:2008This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 October 2008 BSI 2008ISBN 978 0 580 57711 6National forewordThis British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 15570:20
3、08.The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee FW/0, Furniture, to Subcommittee FW/0/1, Common test methods.A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.UK committee FW/0/1 would like to draw the attention of users
4、 to the fact that storage furniture fitted with hardware that satisfies the requirements of this standard will not automatically satisfy the requirements of standards specifying requirements for the safety, strength and durability of moving parts of storage furniture. These currently include: EN 140
5、74, EN 14727, EN 14749, ISO 7170, BS 6222-2 and BS 4875-7.Therefore, it is the opinion of the UK committee that EN 15570 should be used as a guide to the selection of hardware and that there is no real benefit in specifying EN 15570 in addition to a finished product standard. This publication does n
6、ot purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations. Amendments/corrigenda issued since publicationDate CommentsEUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPENNEEUROPISCHE
7、NORMEN 15570May 2008ICS 91.190English VersionHardware for furniture - Strength and durability of hinges andtheir components - Hinges pivoting on a vertical axisQuincaillerie dameublement - Rsistance mcanique etendurance des charnires et de leurs composants -Charnires pivotant sur un axe verticalMbel
8、beschlge - Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit vonScharnieren und deren Komponenten - Scharniere mitvertikaler DrehachseThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 April 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this Eur
9、opeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English
10、, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cypr
11、us, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMIT
12、EUROPEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels 2008 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15570:2008: EEN 15570:2008 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword3 Introduction .
13、4 1 Scope 5 2 Normative references 5 3 Terms and definitions .5 4 General test conditions.6 4.1 Preliminary preparation 6 4.2 Test equipment 6 4.3 Application of forces .6 4.4 Tolerances 6 4.5 Sequence of testing.7 4.6 Inspection and assessment of results 7 5 Test apparatus .7 5.1 Masses 7 5.2 Test
14、frame.7 5.3 Particle board properties 9 6 Test procedures and requirements9 6.1 General9 6.2 Overload tests9 6.2.1 Vertical static overload .9 6.2.2 Horizontal static overload.10 6.3 Functional tests .11 6.3.1 General11 6.3.2 Operating forces 11 6.3.3 1stvertical static load test.13 6.3.4 1sthorizon
15、tal static load13 6.3.5 Slam shut13 6.3.6 Determination of reference point for the door sagging.14 6.3.7 Durability 15 6.3.8 Deflection (sagging) test.16 6.3.9 2ndvertical static load17 6.3.10 2ndhorizontal static load .17 6.4 Corrosion resistance.17 7 Test report 17 Annex A (normative) Product info
16、rmation system 19 A.1 General19 A.2 Field of application 19 A.3 The mass and size of the door .19 A.4 Adjustment systems and spring and damper mechanisms19 A.5 Corrosion test 19 Annex B (normative) Test parameters 20 Bibliography 23 BS EN 15570:2008EN 15570:2008 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 1557
17、0:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 “Furniture”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2008, and conflicting nat
18、ional standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2008. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN and/or CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. According to the CE
19、N/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
20、Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. BS EN 15570:2008EN 15570:2008 (E) 4 Introduction The aim of this European Standard is to provide furniture manufacturers, designers and developers with comparable
21、 information regarding the performance of all types of hinges pivoting on a vertical axis and their components. BS EN 15570:2008EN 15570:2008 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies test methods and requirements for the strength and durability of all types of hinges pivoting on a vertical axi
22、s and their components for all fields of application. The tests consist of the application of loads, forces and velocities simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse, that might reasonably be expected to occur. With the exception of the corrosion test in Clause 6.4, the tests are designed t
23、o evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes. The strength and durability tests only relate to the hinges and the parts used for the attachment, e.g. mounting plates and screws. The strength and durability tests are carried out in a test frame wit
24、h specified properties. The test results can only be used as a guide to the performance of a piece of furniture. The test results are only valid for the hinges tested. These results may be used to represent the performance of production models provided that the tested model is representative of the
25、production model. With the exception of corrosion, ageing and the influence of heat and humidity are not included. Annex A (normative): Requirements for product information. Annex B (normative): Loads and cycles. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the app
26、lication of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 320:1993, Fibreboards - Determination of resistance to axial withdrawal of screws EN 323:1993, Wood-based pane
27、ls - Determination of density EN ISO 6270-2, Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to humidity - Part 2: Procedure for exposing test specimens in condensation-water atmospheres (ISO 6270-2:2005) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitio
28、ns apply. 3.1 catch device device that keeps or pulls a door in place, but does not require a second action in order to release it, e.g. a magnetic catch or a self-closing or self-opening mechanism 3.2 damper mechanism which stops the movement of a door gently BS EN 15570:2008EN 15570:2008 (E) 6 4 G
29、eneral test conditions 4.1 Preliminary preparation The hinges shall be assembled/mounted/adjusted according to the instructions supplied with it. If mounting, assembly or adjustment instructions are not supplied, the most adverse configuration shall be used and the mounting or assembly method shall
30、be recorded in the test report. Fittings shall be tightened before testing and shall not be re-tightened unless specifically required in the manufacturers instructions. If the configuration must be changed to produce the worst-case conditions, this shall be recorded in the test report. The tests sha
31、ll be carried out in indoor ambient conditions at a temperature between 15 C and 25 C. If during a test the temperature is outside of the range of 15 Cto 25 C, the maximum and/or minimum temperature shall be recorded in the test report. Hinges which include structural hardware parts made of hygrosco
32、pic plastic materials, e.g. polyamide, shall be conditioned at (23 5) C and at a relative humidity of (50 5) % for 7 days before testing. NOTE For accelerating the conditioning process, EN ISO 1110:1997 1 may be used. In the case of designs not addressed in the test procedures, the tests shall be ca
33、rried out as far as possible as described, and deviations from the test procedure recorded in the test report. Before beginning testing, visually inspect the hinges and components thoroughly. Record any defects to eliminate any assumption that they have been caused by the tests. Carry out measuremen
34、ts if specified. 4.2 Test equipment Unless otherwise specified, the tests may be applied by any suitable device because results are not dependent upon the apparatus. The equipment shall not inhibit deflection of the test door, i.e. it shall be able to move so that it will allow the deflection of the
35、 test door during testing. 4.3 Application of forces The forces in the static load tests shall be applied sufficiently slowly to ensure that negligible dynamic force is applied. Unless otherwise specified, each force shall be maintained for not less than 10 s and not more than 15 s. The forces in du
36、rability tests shall be applied at a rate to ensure that excessive heating does not occur. The forces may be replaced by masses. The relation 10 N = 1 kg shall be used for this purpose. 4.4 Tolerances Unless otherwise stated, the following tolerances are applicable: Forces: 5 % of the nominal force;
37、 Velocities: 5 % of the nominal velocity; Masses: 1 % of the nominal mass; Dimensions: 1 mm of the nominal dimension; BS EN 15570:2008EN 15570:2008 (E) 7 Angles: 2oof the nominal angle. The accuracy for the positioning of forces shall be 5 mm. 4.5 Sequence of testing The tests shall be carried out i
38、n the same sequence as the clauses are numbered in this standard. If the clause sequence is not followed, the sequence shall be recorded in the test report. 4.6 Inspection and assessment of results Before and after the completion of each test, carry out the inspection as specified, after using adjus
39、tment devices, if available. Record any changes that have taken place since the initial inspection. The inspection shall include at least the following: a) fracture of any component or joint; b) loosening of any joint intended to be rigid, which can be demonstrated by hand pressure; c) deformation o
40、r wear of any part or component such that its functioning is impaired; d) loosening of any means of fixing components; e) any impaired function of a component or part. 5 Test apparatus 5.1 Masses Masses shall be designed so that they do not reinforce the structure or re-distribute the stresses. 5.2
41、Test frame The tests specified in 6.2 and 6.3 shall be carried out in a test frame (see Figure 1), which is so constructed that the deformation under the applied loads is no more than 1 mm. Hinges for wooden doors shall be mounted on particle board, 5.3, unless otherwise specified. Hinges for other
42、materials, e.g. glass, metal or plastic shall be mounted according to the manufacturers instructions. The position of hinges and components on the door and the test frame as well as the size and weight of the door shall be as specified by the manufacturer, see Annex A. In cases where the door parame
43、ters (e.g. height, width, mass) are not specified by the manufacturer, the tests may be carried out using the standard door sizes specified in Annex B. BS EN 15570:2008EN 15570:2008 (E) 8 Key 1 test door 2 test sides 3 test frame Figure 1 Test frame and test door BS EN 15570:2008EN 15570:2008 (E) 9
44、5.3 Particle board properties The properties of the particle board shall be as specified in Table 1. Table 1 Particle board properties Property Reference standard Requirement Axial withdrawal of screws EN 320:1993 1 100 100 N Density EN 323:1993 0,65 0,05 g/cm36 Test procedures and requirements 6.1
45、General For the following tests, three sets of hinges shall be used as follows: The first set shall be used for the first test sequence specified in 6.2. The second set shall be used for the second test sequence specified in 6.3. The third set shall be used for the corrosion test specified in 6.4. A
46、ll overload and functional tests shall be carried out according to the same column (1, 2 or 3) in Annex B (normative). 6.2 Overload tests 6.2.1 Vertical static overload Load the door as shown in Figure 2 with the mass specified in Annex B. The mass shall be suspended 100 mm from the edge furthest fr
47、om the hinge. Open and close the door 10 full cycles (back and forth) from a position 45o from fully closed to a position 10ofrom fully opened, up to a maximum of 135ofrom the fully closed position. Opening and closing can be done by hand using 3 s to 5 s for opening and 3 s to 5 s for closing. Carr
48、y out inspection and assessment according to 4.6 without the test load. The door and/or hinges shall not become detached. BS EN 15570:2008EN 15570:2008 (E) 10 Key 1 100 mm 2 45 3 test frame 4 test sides Figure 2 Vertical static overload 6.2.2 Horizontal static overload This test applies only to hing
49、es with an opening angle 135. Apply the horizontal static load specified in Annex B 10 times perpendicular to the plane of the door on its horizontal centreline 100 mm from the edge furthest from the hinge, as shown in Figure 3. Carry out inspection and assessment according to 4.6 without the test load. The door, hinges or their components shall not become detached. BS EN 15570:2008EN 15570:2008 (E) 11 Key 1 100 mm 2 door height 3 half door height Figure 3 Horizontal static overload 6.3 Functional tests 6.3.1 General During test
