Adopts ISO 16840-3:2014 to specify test methods for the determination of static, impact and repetitive load strengths as well as disclosure requirements for postural support devices (PSD) with associated attachment hardware intended for use with an undefined wheelchair.
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test apparatus
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.2
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.3.6
4.4
4.5
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.6
4.7
5 Failure modes
6 Preparation of PSD for testing
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
7 Test methods for static strength of PSDs
7.1 Preparation
7.2 Test procedure
7.3 Load application
7.4 Lateral and medial support surface test methods
7.4.1 Lateral supports: outward lateral forces
7.4.1.1
7.4.1.2
7.4.1.3
7.4.1.4
7.4.2 Lateral supports: inward lateral forces
7.4.2.1
7.4.2.2
7.4.2.3
7.4.2.4
7.4.3 Medial knee supports: inward forces
7.4.3.1
7.4.3.2
7.4.3.3
7.5 Anterior pelvic and trunk support: anterior forces
7.5.1 Pelvic support
7.5.1.1
7.5.1.2
7.5.1.3
7.5.1.4
7.5.1.5
7.5.1.6
7.5.1.7
7.5.1.8
7.5.2 Trunk support
7.5.2.1
7.5.2.2
7.5.2.3
7.5.2.4
7.5.2.5
7.5.2.6
7.5.2.7
7.5.2.8
7.6 Head support: posterior forces
7.6.1
7.6.2
7.6.3
7.6.4
7.6.5
7.6.6
7.7 Back support: posterior force
7.7.1
7.7.2
7.7.3
7.8 Back support: anterior forces
7.8.1
7.8.2
7.8.3
7.9 Arm supports, integral: downward forces
7.10 Foot supports, integral: downward forces
8 Test methods for impact strength
8.1 Preparation
8.2 Test procedure — general
8.3 Back support resistance: posterior impact
8.3.1
8.3.2
8.3.3
8.3.4
8.3.5
8.3.6
8.4 Foot supports: impact for PSDs with integral foot supports
