1、January 2009DEUTSCHE NORM English price group 9No part of this standard may be reproduced without prior permission ofDIN Deutsches Institut fr Normung e. V., Berlin. Beuth Verlag GmbH, 10772 Berlin, Germany,has the exclusive right of sale for German Standards (DIN-Normen).ICS 97.220.30!$ULL“1504141w
2、ww.din.deDDIN EN 914Gymnastic equipment Parallel bars and combination asymmetric/parallel bars Requirements and test methods including safetyEnglish version of DIN EN 914:2009-01Turngerte Barren und kombinierte Stufenbarren/Barren Anforderungen und Prfverfahren einschlielich SicherheitEnglische Fass
3、ung DIN EN 914:2009-01SupersedesDIN EN 914:1996-05www.beuth.deDocument comprises 13 pagesDIN EN 914:2009-01 2 Start of validity This standard takes effect on 1 January 2009. National foreword This standard includes safety requirements within the meaning of the Gerte- und Produktsicherheitsgesetz) (G
4、erman Equipment and Product Safety Act). This standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment” (Secretariat: DIN, Germany). The responsible German body involved in its preparation was the Normenausschuss Sport- und Frei
5、zeitgert (Sports Equipment Standards Committee), Technical Committee NA 112-01-02 AA Turngerte, Matten und Spielfeldgerte. Once this standard has been identified by the Committee for Technical Work Equipment and Consumer Prod-ucts and published in the Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette), paralle
6、l bars and combination asym-metric/parallel bars manufactured according to this standard may be presumed to satisfy the relevant health and safety requirements. Once compliance with the requirements specified in 7 of the GPSG has been verified by an accredited test house, parallel bars and combinati
7、on asymmetric/parallel bars may be marked with the German GS mark (= geprfte Sicherheit, safety tested). Amendments This standard differs from DIN EN 914:1996-05 as follows: a) The dimensions in Tables 2 and 3 have been adapted. b) Safety requirements and test methods have been modified. c) Entrapme
8、nt has been included. d) Requirements and test methods for endurance have been deleted. Previous editions DIN EN 914: 1996-05 EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPENNEEUROPISCHE NORMEN 914November 2008ICS 97.220.30 Supersedes EN 914:1996 English VersionGymnastic equipment - Parallel bars and combinationasymm
9、etric/parallel bars - Requirements and test methodsincluding safetyMatriel de gymnastique - Barres parallles et barresparallles/asymtriques combines - Exigences etmthodes dessai y compris la scuritTurngerte - Barren und kombinierte Stufenbarren/Barren -Anforderungen und Prfverfahren einschlielich Si
10、cherheitThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 September 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliograph
11、ical 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, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN
12、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, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
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14、sels 2008 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 914:2008: EEN 914:2008 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword3 1 Scope 4 2 Normative references 4 3 Requirements.4 3.1 Classification4 3.2 Dimensions.4 4 Safety requirements 6 4.1 Gener
15、al requirements6 4.2 Clear path between uprights 6 4.3 Entrapment .6 4.4 Stability .6 4.5 Vertical stiffness and residual deflection6 4.6 Strength 7 4.7 Rigidity of framework 7 5 Test methods7 5.1 General7 5.2 Determination of the clear path between uprights.7 5.2.1 Principle7 5.2.2 Apparatus .7 5.2
16、.3 Procedure .7 5.2.4 Expression of results 7 5.3 Determination of stability and rigidity .8 5.3.1 Principle8 5.3.2 Apparatus .8 5.3.3 Test temperature8 5.3.4 Procedure .8 5.3.5 Expression of results 8 5.4 Determination of stiffness and residual deflection8 5.4.1 Principle8 5.4.2 Apparatus .9 5.4.3
17、Test temperature9 5.4.4 Procedure .9 5.4.5 Expression of results 9 5.5 Determination of strength.9 5.5.1 Principle9 5.5.2 Apparatus .9 5.5.3 Test temperature9 5.5.4 Procedure .9 5.5.5 Expression of results 9 6 Instructions for use .10 7 Marking .10 Annex A (informative) Example of a cross section of
18、 equipment11 DIN EN 914:2009-01 EN 914:2008 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 914:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status o
19、f a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2009. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of pate
20、nt rights. CEN and/or CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 914:1996. This European Standard is one of several standards, each of which deals with a particular type or a particular group of gymnastic equipment. The principal
21、changes from the previous edition of EN 914 are as follows: a) the dimensions in Tables 2 and 3 have been adapted; b) safety requirements and test methods have been modified; c) entrapment has been included; d) requirements and test methods for endurance have been deleted. According to the CEN/CENEL
22、EC 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, Luxembo
23、urg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. DIN EN 914:2009-01 EN 914:2008 (E) 4 1 Scope This European Standard specifies functional requirements (see Clause 3) and specific safety requirements in addition to the
24、general safety requirements in EN 913 (see Clause 4), which shall be read in conjunction with this standard. This European Standard is applicable to 2 types of parallel bars (see Table 1) intended for use under supervision of a competent person. 2 Normative references The following referenced docume
25、nts are indispensable for the application 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 913, Gymnastic equipment General safety requirements and test methods 3 Requi
26、rements 3.1 Classification Parallel bars and combination asymmetric parallel bars shall be classified by the design (types and sizes) as shown in Table 1. Table 1 Types Type Size Description 1 1 and 2 parallel bars 2 combination asymmetric/parallel bars 3.2 Dimensions All parallel bars and asymmetri
27、c/parallel bars shall comply with the dimensions specified in Table 2 and Figures 1 and 2. Suitable profiles are defined in Figure 2. DIN EN 914:2009-01 EN 914:2008 (E) 5 Dimensions in millimetres Key 1 Bar 2 Upright extension 3 Stop, lock and adjustment device 4 Longitudinal member 5 Upright 6 Cros
28、s member 7 Supporting cup point NOTE Section A-A refers to Figure A.1. Figure 1 Parallel bar and combination asymmetric/parallel bar (types 1 and 2) Table 2 Dimensions Dimensions in millimetres Minimum range of adjustment Minimum range of adjustment Type Size b1b2h1h21 520 to 390 1 600 to 1 250 1 2
29、520 to 390 2 050 to 1 400 Low bar 1 850 to 1 500 High bar 2 550 to 390 2 300 to 1 500 DIN EN 914:2009-01 EN 914:2008 (E) 6 Dimensions in millimetres Figure 2 NOTE Any profile lying between the dimensions shown is acceptable. Figure 2 Profile of bars 4 Safety requirements 4.1 General requirements Par
30、allel bars and combination asymmetric/parallel bars shall comply with the requirements of EN 913, except insofar as they are modified by this European Standard. 4.2 Clear path between uprights When tested in accordance with 5.2 the test pattern shall pass between the uprights. 4.3 Entrapment The ent
31、rapment requirements of EN 913 relate to the uprights, bars and connections between them. 4.4 Stability When tested in accordance with 5.3, equipment shall not tip in any direction when subjected to a horizontal force representing 40 % of the self weight of the equipment with a minimum of 400 N. The
32、 force shall be applied at the middle of the bar and perpendicular to its length. 4.5 Vertical stiffness and residual deflection When each bar is tested in accordance with 5.4 using a force of 1 350 N 50 N, the deflection of each bar shall be a minimum of 40 mm and a maximum of 100 mm. The residual
33、deflection shall be no greater than 1 mm. DIN EN 914:2009-01 EN 914:2008 (E) 7 4.6 Strength When each bar is tested in accordance with 5.5 using a vertical force of 2 850 N 50 N the equipment shall show no signs of fracture, rupture or defects. 4.7 Rigidity of framework When tested in accordance wit
34、h 5.3, the bar at the supporting cup point shall not deflect by more than 20 mm in the longitudinal or the transverse direction when subjected to a horizontal force of 570 N 20 N in each of these directions. Transverse forces shall be applied to the middle of the bar and perpendicular to its length.
35、 Longitudinal forces shall be applied along the axis of the bar. 5 Test methods 5.1 General All loading tests shall be carried out with the bars set at their maximum useful height. 5.2 Determination of the clear path between uprights 5.2.1 Principle The clear path between the uprights shall be asses
36、sed by placing a test pattern between them. 5.2.2 Apparatus A test pattern as defined in Table 3 and Figure 3. 5.2.3 Procedure Attempt to pass the test pattern between the uprights in contact with the cross member, while keeping its plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bars and vertic
37、al. 5.2.4 Expression of results State whether the test pattern can pass between the uprights. Table 3 Minimum dimensions of test pattern Dimensions in millimetres Type Size b3b4b5h31 420 310 340 800 1 2 420 310 340 1 000 2 420 310 340 1 000 DIN EN 914:2009-01 EN 914:2008 (E) 8 Dimensions in millimet
38、res Key 1 Clear path between uprights Figure 3 Test pattern for determining the clear path between uprights 5.3 Determination of stability and rigidity 5.3.1 Principle A horizontal force is applied to the equipment in the specified manner. 5.3.2 Apparatus A strap (100 1) mm wide. 5.3.3 Test temperat
39、ure Condition the equipment for a minimum of 3 h at a test temperature of (23 2) C. 5.3.4 Procedure Block the equipment on the ground to avoid sliding. Apply the specified horizontal force for a period of 65 s 5 s. Note any tipping of the equipment. When required, measure the deflection of the bar s
40、upporting cup in the direction of the applied force. 5.3.5 Expression of results Report whether tipping has occurred. When required, report the deflection of the bar supporting cup in millimetres. 5.4 Determination of stiffness and residual deflection 5.4.1 Principle A vertical force is applied to t
41、he centre of each bar and any deflection is measured. The force is then removed and any residual deflection is measured. DIN EN 914:2009-01 EN 914:2008 (E) 9 5.4.2 Apparatus A strap (100 1) mm wide. 5.4.3 Test temperature Condition the equipment for a minimum of 3 h at a test temperature of (23 2) C
42、. 5.4.4 Procedure Apply a vertical force at the centre of the bar for 65 s 5 s. Measure the position of the loaded component from any convenient datum point. Record the deflection at the centre of the bar. Remove the force. Measure the residual deflection 30 min 10+min after removal of the force. Re
43、cord any residual deflection. 5.4.5 Expression of results Express stiffness as the deflection under load in millimetres. Express the residual deflection as the deflection in millimetres remaining 30 min 10+min after the removal of the load. 5.5 Determination of strength 5.5.1 Principle The equipment
44、 is loaded with a vertical force and examined for fracture or other damage. 5.5.2 Apparatus A strap (100 1) mm wide. 5.5.3 Test temperature Condition the equipment for a minimum of 3 h at a test temperature of (23 2) C. 5.5.4 Procedure Apply a vertical force at the centre of the bar for 65 s 5 s Not
45、e any fracture, rupture, defects or other damage to the equipment. 5.5.5 Expression of results Express the strength by whether fracture or other damage has occurred. DIN EN 914:2009-01 EN 914:2008 (E) 10 6 Instructions for use An information booklet shall be provided by the manufacturer containing t
46、he following: a) installation details; b) assembly details covering method of adjustment; c) equipment space; d) the self weight of the equipment; e) maintenance details; f) warning notice that the equipment should be used under controlled supervision. 7 Marking Marking shall comply with EN 913. DIN EN 914:2009-01 EN 914:2008 (E) 11 Annex A (informative) Example of a cross section of equipment Dimensions in millimetres Key 1 Cross member 2 Longitudinal member Figure A.1 Plan view of bottom frame DIN EN 914:2009-01
