1、| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BRITISH STANDARD BS AU 187:2000 ICS 43.040
2、.70; 43.100 NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW Tow rope assemblies for towing passenger cars and light vansThis British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Engineering Sector Committee, was published under the authority of the Standards Commi
3、ttee and comes into effect on 15 October 2000 BSI 10-2000 First published February 1983 Second edition November 2000 The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard: Committee reference AUE/9 Draft for comment 99/717665 DC ISBN 0 580 33225 X BS AU 187:2000 Amendments issued since pu
4、blication Amd. No. Date Comments Committees responsible for this British Standard The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Automobile Standards Committee (AUE/) to Technical Committee AUE/9, Automobile Details and Accessories, upon which the following bodies were represented: Au
5、tomobile Association Consumer Policy Committee of BSI Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions Department of Trade and Industry Garage Equipment Association Institute of Trading Standards Administration National Trailer and Towing Association Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader
6、sBS AU 187:2000 BSI 10-2000 i Contents Page Committees responsible Inside front cover Foreword ii 1 Scope 1 2 Definitions 1 3 Length 1 4 Shape and size 1 5 Material 1 6 Finish 1 7 Resistance to snatch load 1 8 Warning device 2 9 Packaging 2 10 Marking 2 Annex A Method of test for resistance to snatc
7、h load 3ii BSI 10-2000 BS AU 187:2000 Foreword This British Standard has been prepared, under the direction of the Automobile Standards Committee, at the request of the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It supersedes BS AU 187 : 1983, which is withdrawn. The purpose of this standard is to
8、 establish the minimum requirements for tow rope assemblies (i.e. the ropes and the fittings, if any) which may be used for towing passenger cars and light vans in an emergency (e.g. after a breakdown). The strength of the assembly is specified by a requirement for resistance to a snatch load to ens
9、ure that the assembly will survive specified take-up shocks. The materials to be used are not specified as it is considered that these should be left to the discretion of the manufacturer, but requirements relating to the shape and size are included to take account of ISO 5422, Road vehicles Anchora
10、ges for towing ropes, cables or bars, prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, of the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO). A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their
11、 correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, pages 1 to 3 and a back cover. The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indica
12、tes when the document was last issued.BS AU 187:2000 BSI 10-2000 1 1 Scope This British Standard specifies requirements, including those for certain dimensions, performance and packaging for flexible tow rope assemblies for towing motor vehicles having a maximum gross mass of 2 tonnes. 2 Definitions
13、 For the purpose of this British Standard the following definitions apply. 2.1 tow rope assembly the complete article used for towing motor vehicles, consisting of a rope and fittings, if any 2.2 fittings components of metal, plastics or other suitable material, incorporated in the tow rope assembly
14、 2.3 rope the rope, cord, webbing, strap or other similar flexible material used in the tow rope assembly 3 Length The overall length of the tow rope assembly, from attachment point to attachment point shall be not less than 3.5 m nor more than 4.5 m. The measurement shall be made with the assembly
15、under a tension of 1 00020, +20 Newtons and made up in accordance with the manufacturers instructions or, where this information is not given, with a loop of length 300 mm formed at each end. 4 Shape and size The shape and size of the fittings and rope shall be such that it shall be possible to atta
16、ch each end of the tow rope assembly to a fitting having a hole 30 +0,20.25 mm in diameter. NOTE The shape and size of the fittings and rope are left to the discretion of the manufacturer. 5 Material Tow ropes shall be made from materials that are resistant to moisture and hydrocarbons and be suitab
17、le for use at temperatures ranging from2208C to +508C. 6 Finish 6.1 All materials shall be free from any burrs or flashing that could cause wound or abrasion. 6.2 The ends of the rope shall be treated or otherwise protected to prevent fraying. 7 Resistance to snatch load The tow rope assembly shall
18、be tested for resistance to snatch load in accordance with annex A. After the test the tow rope assembly shall conform to the following requirements: a) the assembly shall be capable of supporting the 100 kg mass; b) with the tension released from the assembly it shall be possible to disconnect the
19、assembly from the points of attachment without the use of tools or other implements; c) the surfaces of the assembly shall conform to the requirements of 6.2 BSI 10-2000 BS AU 187:2000 1) Marking BS AU 187 on or in relation to a product represents a manufacturers declaration of conformity, i.e. a cl
20、aim by or on behalf of the manufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the standard. The accuracy of the claim is solely the claimants responsibility. Such a declaration is not to be confused with third-party certification of conformity. 8 Warning device Tow ropes shall be made such that
21、 they are clearly visible to any person using the road. The method of ensuring this visibility shall be permanent and comprise one or more of the following: a) a coloured and conspicuous flag or similar warning device attached at the middle of the length of the tow rope assembly. The device shall ha
22、ve a minimum area of 300 sq cm. viewed from the side; or b) brightly coloured rope; or c) fixed coloured and conspicuous markers along the length of the rope having a minimum total projected area of 300 sq cm viewed from the side. 9 Packaging The tow rope assembly shall be in a package suitable for
23、storing the assembly. The packaging shall incorporate the following: a) instruction on the method of attachment to vehicles; b) mass of vehicle which may be towed; c) recommendations on the care and maintenance of the assembly and the dangers of using frayed or damaged tow ropes/attachments; d) advi
24、ce on the principles of towing; e) a statement drawing attention to local legislation on towing. e.g. use of an “on tow” sign. 10 Marking Each tow rope assembly purporting to conform to the requirements of this British Standard shall be permanently and legibly marked with the following information:
25、a) a registered trade name, trade mark or other means of identification of the manufacturer; b) number and date of this British Standard, i.e. BS AU 187:2000 1) .BS AU 187:2000 BSI 10-2000 3 Annex A Method of test for resistance to snatch load A.1 Apparatus A.1.1 A support structure of such rigidity
26、 that the dynamic load applied to the tow rope is not reduced. A.1.2 A test mass 100 1.0 kg to the top of which is fixed an 8 mm diameter steel bar formed into a loop of internal diameter 30,20.00, +0.25 mm. A.1.3 A steel bar, with a loop as described in A.1.2, rigidly supported at a height such, wi
27、th the mass suspended from it on the rope, there is 1 m clearance under the mass. The fitting should be raised if the mass makes contact with the ground during test. A.2 Procedure A.2.1 Attach one end of the tow rope assembly to the bar (see A.1.3) in accordance with the manufacturers instructions o
28、r, where this information is not given, with a loop of length 300 mm formed at the end. Mark the engagement point of the fitting on the rope. A.2.2 Attach the free end of the assembly to the test mass as described in A.2.1 and mark the engagement point of the fitting on the rope. A.2.3 Allow the tes
29、t mass to hang freely. A.2.4 Raise the test mass 1 m and allow it to fall freely. A.2.5 Check against the marks on the rope, the engagement points of the fittings at each end, and adjust the assembly as necessary. A.2.6 Repeat procedure in A.2.3 to A.2.5 nine times (i.e. a total of 10 drops). A.2.7
30、Examine the assembly for conformance to the requirements of clause 7.BS AU 187:2000 BSI 389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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