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GB/T 41526.1-2022: Protective equipment for sports - Protective equipment for winter sports - Part 1: Safety requirements and testing methods for helmets of alpine skiers and snowboard
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GB/T 41526.1-2022
GB
NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
ICS 13.340.20; 97.220.20
CCS Y 55
Protective equipment for sports - Protective equipment for
winter sports - Part 1: Safety requirements and testing
methods for helmets of alpine skiers and snowboarders
ISSUED ON: JULY 11, 2022
IMPLEMENTED ON: FEBRUARY 01, 2023
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation;
Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China.
Table of Contents
Foreword ... 3
Introduction ... 4
1 Scope ... 6
2 Normative references ... 6
3 Terms and definitions ... 6
4 Specifications and classification ... 10
4.1 Specifications ... 10
4.2 Classification ... 10
5 Safety requirements ... 11
5.1 Structure ... 11
5.2 Mass (including accessories) ... 11
5.3 Visual field ... 11
5.4 Coverage area ... 11
5.5 Testing area ... 11
5.6 Retention system stability performance ... 12
5.7 Retention system strength performance ... 12
5.8 Collision energy absorption performance ... 13
5.9 Penetration resistance... 13
5.10 Textile product safety performance ... 13
5.11 Leather safety performance ... 13
6 Test methods ... 13
6.1 Test conditions ... 13
6.2 Structure inspection ... 14
6.3 Mass inspection ... 14
6.4 Visual field inspection ... 15
6.5 Coverage area inspection ... 15
6.6 Testing area inspection ... 15
6.7 Retention system stability performance test ... 15
6.8 Retention system strength performance test ... 16
6.9 Collision energy absorption performance test... 16
6.10 Penetration resistance test ... 16
6.11 Textile product safety performance test ... 20
6.12 Leather safety performance test ... 20
7 Marking, packaging and product instructions ... 20
7.1 Marking ... 20
7.2 Packaging ... 21
7.3 Product instructions ... 21
Bibliography ... 22
Protective equipment for sports - Protective equipment for
winter sports - Part 1: Safety requirements and testing
methods for helmets of alpine skiers and snowboarders
1 Scope
This document specifies the safety requirements, marking and packaging, and product
instruction requirements for helmets of alpine skiers and snowboarders, and describes
the test methods related to safety requirements.
This document applies to the safety performance testing of the design, production and
sales of helmets of alpine skiers and snowboarders (hereinafter referred to as “helmets”).
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of
their content constitutes requirements 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.
GB/T 191-2008, Packaging - Pictorial marking for handling of goods
GB 18401-2010, National general safety technical code for textile products
GB 20400-2006, Leather and fur - Limit of harmful matter
GB 24429-2009, Sports helmets - Safety requirements and testing methods for
sports helmets for cyclists and users of skateboards and roller skates
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions, as well as those
given in GB 24429-2009, apply.
3.1
helmets of alpine skiers and snowboarders
The equipment wore on the alpine skier’s or the snowboarder’s head to absorb collision
energy and reduce accidental head injuries to the wearer during skiing.
5 Safety requirements
5.1 Structure
The helmet consists of a shell, a buffer layer, a comfort lining and a retention system,
and the requirements are as follows:
a) The surface shall be firm and smooth;
b) The edges shall be rounded to prevent direct injury to the head;
c) The inner surface shall be free of protrusions or sharp objects longer than 2 mm;
d) The strap width shall not be less than 15 mm.
5.2 Mass (including accessories)
The mass of the helmet shall be less than ±30 g from the manufacturer’s nominal value.
5.3 Visual field
The left and right horizontal visual fields shall be no less than 105°, the upper visual
field shall be no less than 25°, and the lower visual field shall be no less than 45°.
5.4 Coverage area
5.4.1 Helmets of protection class A shall at least cover an area more than BCDEA’ in
Figure 3.
5.4.2 Helmets of protection class B shall at least cover an area more than BCA’ in Figure
3.
5.5 Testing area
5.5.1 The testing area for helmets of protection class A shall cover the area B’FLMA’
in Figure 3.
5.5.2 The testing area for helmets of protection class B shall cover the area B’FJA’ in
Figure 3.
b) During the test, no serious damage such as strap breakage, chin buckle
detachment (including chin buckle detachment from left and right and chin
buckle detachment from strap), chin buckle breakage, etc. shall occur;
c) After the collision, the chin buckle shall be released with one hand while under
heavy load.
5.8 Collision energy absorption performance
Testing in accordance with the provisions of 6.9 shall meet the following requirements:
a) The peak acceleration during the test shall not be greater than 250 g (g = 9.806
65 m/s2);
b) After the test, the helmet shell shall not have sharp angles or edges less than 60°;
c) After the test, the shell shall not have cracks penetrating the entire thickness and
with a curve length greater than 150 mm;
d) After the test, the helmet shall not have mass loss greater than 30 g.
5.9 Penetration resistance
Testing in accordance with the provisions of 6.10, the top of the impact cone cannot
contact the base.
5.10 Textile product safety performance
Textile parts on the helmet shall comply with Class B requirements specified in 5.1 of
GB 18401-2010.
5.11 Leather safety performance
Leather parts on the helmet shall comply with Class B requirements specified in
Chapter 5 of GB 20400-2006.
6 Test methods
6.1 Test conditions
6.1.1 Laboratory environment (normal temperature environment)
Let stand under conditions where the temperature is 20 ℃ ± 3 ℃ and the relative
humidity is 20% ~ 80% for 4 h ~ 24 h.
6.1.2 Low temperature environment
Let stand under conditions where the temperature is -25 ℃ ± 2 ℃ for 4 h ~ 24 h.
6.1.3 Artificial aging environment
Perform the artificial aging environment in accordance with the following requirements:
a) conditioning at 70 ℃ ± 2 ℃ high temperature for at least 48 h;
b) at normal temperature as specified in 6.1.1, for 4 h ~ 24 h;
c) Irradiate with a 125 W quartz tube xenon lamp for 48 h ~ 50 h, during which the
surface of the helmet sample shall be kept 250 mm ± 30 mm away from the
irradiation source, and the helmet sample shall be rotated to ensure uniform
irradiation;
d) at normal temperature as specified in 6.1.1, for 4 h ~ 24 h.
6.2 Structure inspection
6.2.1 Measuring tool
A length measuring instrument with a measuring range less than 500 mm and a
graduation value not greater than 1 mm.
6.2.2 Test procedure
The test shall be carried out in the following steps:
a) For a new sample, perform conditioning according to the normal temperature
environment;
b) Look at the helmet visually and touch the surface and edge of the helmet with
hands;
c) Touch the inside of the helmet with hands. If there are any protrusions or sharp
points, measure the size of the protrusions and sharp points;
d) Flatten the strap and measure the strap width at any point.
6.3 Mass inspection
6.3.1 Measuring tool
Weighing instrument with a graduation value not greater than 1 g.
6.3.2 Test procedure
The test shall be carried out in the following steps:
a) Select a new sample and perform conditioning according to the normal
temperature environment;
6.8 Retention system strength performance test
Select a new sample; after conditioning at normal temperature, test in accordance with
the provisions of 6.6 in GB 24429-2009. The guiding device shall ensure that the impact
speed of the impact weight is not less than 95% of the theoretical free fall speed.
6.9 Collision energy absorption performance test
6.9.1 Test device
A collision experimental equipment complying with the requirements of 6.7.1 of GB
24429-2009.
6.9.2 Test procedure
The test shall be carried out in the following steps:
a) In the testing area, randomly select two points with a straight-line distance of
not less than 120 mm as the collision points, and clearly mark them on the
sample helmet;
b) Perform conditioning on the sample helmet according to a certain state; for the
low-temperature conditioned helmet sample, complete the first impact within 2
minutes, and complete all tests within 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, for every 1
minute exceeding the time limit, put it back into the low-temperature
environment for at least 5 times the exceeding time.
c) Put the sample helmet on the testing headform on the experimental equipment;
adjust the testing headform and the sample helmet and fix them so that:
1) The positioning index is consistent with that determined in b) of 6.5.2;
2) The collision point is aligned with the center of the flat anvil;
3) The retention system is completely restrained;
d) Lift the testing headform and the sample helmet to the corresponding heights;
make the sample helmet impact the flat anvil at a speed of (5.37±0.05) m/s;
e) Select another collision point and repeat c) and d).
6.10 Penetration resistance test
6.10.1 Test device
The test device can be composed of a guided drop system, an impact cone, a base, a
speed measuring device and a foundation, as shown in Figure 4:
e) Fix the sample helmet so that the collision point does not move.
f) Raise the impact cone to a corresponding height and let it fall to impact the
collision point of the sample helmet at the following speed:
1) Protection class A sample helmet: 3.79 m/s ± 0.05 m/s;
2) Protection class B sample helmet: 2.66 m/s ± 0.05 m/s.
g) Select two other collision points and repeat steps c), d), e), and f).
6.11 Textile product safety performance test
Test textile parts in accordance with the methods specified in Chapter 6 of GB 18401-
2010.
6.12 Leather safety performance test
Test leather parts in accordance with the method specified in Chapter 6 of GB 20400-
2006.
7 Marking, packaging and product instructions
7.1 Marking
Each helmet shall have the following clear markings:
a) product name;
b) trademark;
c) address of the manufacturer or trademark user;
d) product use;
e) product specifications;
f) production date or product batch number;
g) number of this document;
h) description of protection class A or protection class B;
i) helmet mass;
j) conformity mark;
k) the following warnings:
1) Fasten the strap when using;
2) Stop using the device after a large impact;
3) Do not use corrosive solvents to clean the helmet;
4) Wearing the helmet correctly can effectively reduce sports injuries, but
cannot completely avoid injuries.
7.2 Packaging
The outer packaging shall contain at least the contents specified in a), b), c), d), e) and
j) of 7.1, and the relevant storage and transportation markings shall comply with the
provisions of GB/T 191-2008.
7.3 Product instructions
Each helmet shall be accompanied by a product manual in Chinese, which shall at least
include the following:
a) Remind buyers to choose a qualified helmet that suits their headform size;
b) Fasten the strap when using;
c) If the helmet is hit hard, it shall not be used anymore;
d) Take good care of the helmet, do not use corrosive solvents to clean the helmet,
and do not expose it to strong sunlight;
e) Expiration date (proposed by the manufacturer based on product conditions);
f) The structure of the helmet shall not be altered;
g) Wearing the sport helmet correctly can effectively reduce sports injuries, but
cannot completely avoid injuries;
h) Reasonable explanation of the correct wearing method, including the
positioning index.
GB/T 41526.1-2022
GB
NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
ICS 13.340.20; 97.220.20
CCS Y 55
Protective equipment for sports - Protective equipment for
winter sports - Part 1: Safety requirements and testing
methods for helmets of alpine skiers and snowboarders
ISSUED ON: JULY 11, 2022
IMPLEMENTED ON: FEBRUARY 01, 2023
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation;
Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China.
Table of Contents
Foreword ... 3
Introduction ... 4
1 Scope ... 6
2 Normative references ... 6
3 Terms and definitions ... 6
4 Specifications and classification ... 10
4.1 Specifications ... 10
4.2 Classification ... 10
5 Safety requirements ... 11
5.1 Structure ... 11
5.2 Mass (including accessories) ... 11
5.3 Visual field ... 11
5.4 Coverage area ... 11
5.5 Testing area ... 11
5.6 Retention system stability performance ... 12
5.7 Retention system strength performance ... 12
5.8 Collision energy absorption performance ... 13
5.9 Penetration resistance... 13
5.10 Textile product safety performance ... 13
5.11 Leather safety performance ... 13
6 Test methods ... 13
6.1 Test conditions ... 13
6.2 Structure inspection ... 14
6.3 Mass inspection ... 14
6.4 Visual field inspection ... 15
6.5 Coverage area inspection ... 15
6.6 Testing area inspection ... 15
6.7 Retention system stability performance test ... 15
6.8 Retention system strength performance test ... 16
6.9 Collision energy absorption performance test... 16
6.10 Penetration resistance test ... 16
6.11 Textile product safety performance test ... 20
6.12 Leather safety performance test ... 20
7 Marking, packaging and product instructions ... 20
7.1 Marking ... 20
7.2 Packaging ... 21
7.3 Product instructions ... 21
Bibliography ... 22
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