NF EN ISO 11334-1

NF EN ISO 11334-1

December 2007
Standard Current

Assistive products for walking manipulated by one arm - Requirements and test methods - Part 1 : elbow crutches

ISO 11334-1:2007 specifies requirements and test methods for elbow crutches fully equipped with handgrip and tip. The methods specify testing of separation, static load capacity, fatigue and resistance to low temperature embrittlement.ISO 11334-1:2007 also gives the requirements relating to safety, ergonomics, performance, and information to be supplied by the manufacturer, including marking and labelling.The requirements and tests are based on every-day usage of elbow crutches when performing the through-swing gait, for a maximum user mass as specified by the manufacturer. ISO 11334-1:2007 is applicable to elbow crutches specified for a user mass of not less than 35 kg.Requirements and test methods for friction of rubber tips against the walking surface are dealt with separately.

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Publication date

December 2007

Number of pages

25 p.

Reference

NF EN ISO 11334-1

ICS Codes

11.180.10   Aids and adaptation for moving

Classification index

S96-302-1

Print number

1 - 04/12/2007

International kinship

ISO 11334-1:2007

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EN ISO 11334-1:2007
Sumary
Assistive products for walking manipulated by one arm - Requirements and test methods - Part 1 : elbow crutches

ISO 11334-1:2007 specifies requirements and test methods for elbow crutches fully equipped with handgrip and tip. The methods specify testing of separation, static load capacity, fatigue and resistance to low temperature embrittlement.

ISO 11334-1:2007 also gives the requirements relating to safety, ergonomics, performance, and information to be supplied by the manufacturer, including marking and labelling.

The requirements and tests are based on every-day usage of elbow crutches when performing the through-swing gait, for a maximum user mass as specified by the manufacturer. ISO 11334-1:2007 is applicable to elbow crutches specified for a user mass of not less than 35 kg.

Requirements and test methods for friction of rubber tips against the walking surface are dealt with separately.

Replaced standards (1)
NF EN ISO 11334-1
April 1997
Standard Cancelled
Walking aids manipulated by one arm. Requirements and test methods. Part 1 : elbow crutches.

Table of contents
  • Avant-propos
    iv
  • 1 Domaine d'application
    1
  • 2 Références normatives
    1
  • 3 Termes et définitions
    1
  • 4 Exigences
    7
  • 4.1 Manchette
    7
  • 4.2 Poignée
    7
  • 4.3 Section inférieure et embout
    7
  • 4.4 Dispositifs de réglage
    7
  • 4.5 Matériaux
    7
  • 4.6 Durabilité mécanique
    7
  • 5 Méthodes d'essai
    8
  • 5.1 Généralités
    8
  • 5.2 Environnement d'essai
    8
  • 5.3 Échantillonnage
    8
  • 5.4 Essai de dégagement de l'avant-bras
    8
  • 5.5 Essais de séparation
    9
  • 5.6 Essai de résistance à la charge statique
    10
  • 5.7 Essai de résistance à la fatigue
    13
  • 5.8 Essai de fragilisation à basse température
    13
  • 5.9 Examen final
    13
  • 6 Informations à fournir par le fabricant
    14
  • 6.1 Généralités
    14
  • 6.2 Marquage
    14
  • 6.3 Documentation
    14
  • 7 Rapport d'essai
    15
  • Annexe A (informative) Recommandations
    16
  • Bibliographie
    19
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