GB 20074-2017External projections for motorcycles and mopeds (English PDF)
摩托车和轻便摩托车外部凸出物
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Mandatory
Issue date
November 1, 2017
Implementation date
January 1, 2018
Scope
GB 20074-2017 is the English-translated version of 摩托车和轻便摩托车外部凸出物.
GB 20074-2017 is the Chinese national standard for the external projections of motorcycles and mopeds - the parts that stick out from the body and that a person could strike in a fall or a collision.
It sets the criteria by which a projection is classified, the general and special requirements it must meet, and the classification test methods, given in a normative appendix, together with the dates from which the standard applies to new and existing vehicle types.
All its technical content is mandatory. Compared with the 2006 edition it changes the scope, reworks the definitions and adds those of contact angle, stem, plate, R point and group 1 and group 2 parts, and turns the former test annex into a clause of the standard.
It replaces GB 20074-2006, was issued on 1 November 2017 and has applied since 1 January 2018.
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Document preview — GB 20074-2017
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 43.140
- Classification
- T 80
- Replacing
- GB 20074-2006
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- Foreword3
- 1 Scope5
- 2 Normative references5
- 3 Terms and definitions5
- 4 Classification criteria for projections6
- 5 Technical requirements6
- 6 Standard implementation11
- Annex A (Normative) Classification test methods for external projections12
Foreword
All technical contents of this Standard are mandatory.
This Standard was drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This Standard replaces GB 20074-2006 "External projections from motorcycles and mopeds". Compared with GB 20074-2006, the main technical changes in this Standard are as follows.
- modified the application scope of the standard;
- modified the normative references;
- deleted the definitions of 3.1~3.5, 3.7~3.9 in GB 20074-2006;
- added the definitions of "contact angle alpha, stem, plate, R point, group 1 parts, group 2 parts" (see 3.3~3.7 in this Standard);
- deleted the content of Clause 4 in GB 20074-2006;
- adjusted A.1 of Annex A in GB 20074-2006 as Clause 4 of this Standard and modified;
- adjusted A.2, A.4, A.5 of Annex A in GB 20074-2006 as 5.1 of this Standard; specified the requirements for external projections for two- wheeled motorcycle, and added technical requirements;
- modified the test procedures in A.3.2 of GB 20074-2006 (see A.3 Test procedures of this Standard);
- modified the content of A.3.1.2 of GB 20074-2006 (see A.2 Test conditions of this Standard);
- added "5.2 Technical requirements for external projections for tricycle" in this Standard;
- modified Figure A.1 (see Figure 1 of this Standard);
- refined the dimensional requirements for measuring instrument shown in Figure A.2 (see Figure A.1 of this Standard);
- adjusted A.2.4 of GB 20074-2006 as 5.2.1.2 of this Standard, and specified the technical requirements;
- added Figure 2 and Figure 4 in this Standard;
- deleted A.2.5 of GB 20074-2006;
1 Scope
This Standard specifies the classification criteria, general requirements, special requirements and classification test methods of external projections for motorcycles and mopeds.
This Standard is applicable to motorcycles and mopeds (hereinafter referred to as the motorcycle).
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 11566, External projections for passenger car
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 Rear cab
bulkhead the farthest part of the back of the exterior surface of the cab
3.2 Contact angle
alpha the angle BETWEEN the plane passing through the first contact point of the test device and the motorcycle shown in Figure A.1 and perpendicular to the longitudinal center plane of the motorcycle AND the plane passing the second contact point and the axis of the test device
3.3 Stem
circular or approximately circular projection or component with relatively constant outer diameter, including bolt and screw head, with accessible free ends
3.4 Plate
motorcycle
5 Technical requirements
5.2.2.2 For the right tricycle that can clearly see the front forks, wheels, bumpers, fenders, shrouds, trunks and other components, the manufacturer can choose whether the tricycle meets the requirements of GB 11566 or 5.1. And the manufacturer shall explain in the corresponding technical documents.
5.2.2.3 For the right tricycle used for cargo carrying, when it is behind the rear cab bulkhead or it has no rear cab bulkhead, at all accessible edges at the rear of the transverse vertical plane passing 500 mm from R point in the rearmost seat, if the height of protrusion is not less than 1.5 mm, it shall be reversed.
5.2.2.4 In the consistency check, the number plate shall be dismantled. The space or plane for number plate installation shall meet the requirements.
5.1.1 General technical requirements
5.1.1.1 Motorcycle exterior must not have any sharp parts facing outwards.
Due to factors such as the shape, size, azimuth, and hardness of these components, it may cause physical injury to pedestrian or driver when a motorcycle and pedestrian encounter a traffic accident such as collision or scraping.
5.1.1.2 When used on a road, the design of components that may touch other's body shall meet the requirements of 5.1.2.
5.1.1.3 External projections made of soft rubber, plastic or covered by these materials with Shore hardness less than A60 (HA) are considered to meet the requirements of 5.1.2.
5.1.1.4 If the two-wheeled motorcycle is equipped with a panel for closing or partially closing the components of the driver, passenger or motorcycle, then the vehicle manufacturer can choose whether the motorcycle is a special enclosed part, OR the external projection of the vehicle meets the requirements of GB 11566. If only the closed part meets the requirements of GB 11566, then the external projections of the rest shall meet the requirements of 5.1.2. At the same time, the company must clearly explain the applicable standards of this part in the corresponding technical documents.
5.1.2 Special technical requirements
5.1.2.1.1 Plate
- The radius of curvature of each corner of the plate shall not be less than 3.0 mm;
- The radius of curvature of the edge of the plate shall not be less than 0.5 mm.
5.1.2.1.2 Stem
- The diameter of stem or similar parts shall not be less than 10 mm;
- The radius of curvature of the end of the stem shall not be less than 2.0 mm.
5.1.2.2.1 Plate
of GB 11566.
If the motorcycle is equipped with structures or panels for closing or partially closing the driver, passengers, cargo or certain special parts, such as ceilings, roof pillars, doors, door handles, windshields, truck lids, cargo platforms or container, etc., then these components shall meet the requirements of GB 11566.
6 Standard implementation
For newly certified vehicle models, it shall be implemented from the date of implementation of this Standard. For the vehicle models on production, it shall be implemented one year after the date of issuance and implementation of this Standard.
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Editions of GB 20074
| Edition | Title | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB 20074-2017 | External projections for motorcycles and mopeds | current edition | Current |
| GB 20074-2006 | External projections for motorcycles and mopeds | previous edition | Superseded |
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