• BS 7409:1996

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Specification for safety requirements for wheeled child conveyances

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  05-03-2003

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-04-1996

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Specification
    1 Scope
    2 References
    3 Definitions
    4 General test conditions
    5 Materials
    6 Construction
    7 Parking devices
    8 Folding devices
    9 Separate detachable bodies designed for use with
         range of chassis
    10 Separate detachable bodies designed for use with a
         specific chassis
    11 Chassis designed for use with a range of separate
         detachable bodies
    12 Chassis designed for use with a specific detachable
         body or seat
    13 Seats
    14 Safety harness
    15 Stability
    16 Wheel security
    17 Rigidity
    18 performance
    19 Marking
    20 instructions on use and maintenance
    Annexes
    A (normative) Test for parking devices
    B (normative) Details of test dummies
    C (normative) Test for security of locking devices
    D (normative) Test for stability of bodies when
         carried by hand
    E (normative) Test for durability of handles
    F (normative) Test for strength of handles
    G (normative) Test for strength of carry cot and
         perambulator body bases
    H (normative) Test for strength and durability of
         attachment devices
    J (normative) Test for harness attachments and
         harnesses
    K (normative) Test for strength of sides of bodies
    L (normative) Details of test body
    M (normative) Test for strength of chassis
    N (normative) Test for security of bodies in chassis
    P (normative) Measurement of angle of backrest
    Q (normative) Test for stability
    R (normative) Test for security of wheels
    S (normative) Test for rigidity
    T (normative) Endurance test
    U (normative) Handle strength test
    V (normative) Impact test
    W (normative) Test for durability of marking
    X (normative) Test for maximum seat recline
    Figures
    1 Harness assembly
    C.1 Test for security of locking devices
    E.1 Test for durability of flexible handles
    G.1 Test for strength of body bases
    H.1 Test for strength and durability of attachment
         devices on body and chassis or seat and chassis
         assemblies
    H.2 Rotation of body and chassis assembly in clockwise
         direction
    H.3 Rotation of body and chassis assembly in anti-
         clockwise direction
    H.4 Test for strength and durability of adjustable
         retaining straps on bodies
    H.5 Rotation of body in clockwise direction
    H.6 Rotation of body in anti-clockwise direction
    K.1 Strength of sides of bodies
    L.1 Test body
    P.1 Device for measuring angle of backrest
    P.2 Measurement of angle of backrest
    Q.1 Side view of test dummy in seat
    Q.2 Front view of test dummy in seat
    Q.3 Test dummy positioned in seat with reclined backrest
    T.1 Section of ramp
    T.2 Diagram showing position of ramps on belt relative
         to wheels
    T.3 Clamping mechanism for retaining vehicle on test rig
    U.1 Handle strength test
    V.1 Arrangement of channel stop and vehicle on slope
    List of references

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    For conveyances which carry one or more children.

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    Committee CW/1
    Development Note Superseded by BS EN 1888 but remains current. Supersedes BS 4139(1967), BS 4792(1984), BS 7409(1991) and 94/507040 DC (03/2003)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 871:1981 Specification for abrasive papers and cloths
    BS 6684:1989 Specification for safety harnesses (including detachable walking reins) for restraining children when in perambulators (baby carriages), pushchairs and high chairs and when walking
    BS 4139:1986 Specification for safety requirements for perambulators (baby carriages)
    BS EN 71-3 : 2013 SAFETY OF TOYS - PART 3: MIGRATION OF CERTAIN ELEMENTS
    BS 1877-10:1997 Domestic bedding Specification for mattresses and bumpers for children\'s cots, perambulators and similar domestic articles
    BS 1006:1990 Methods of test for colour fastness of textiles and leather
    BS 7551:1992 Specification for safety requirements for carry cots and similar handled products and stands
    BS AU 202a:1985 Specification for rearward-facing restraining devices for infants for use in road vehicles
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