Contour
The supporting curve defines the starting geometry.
VALVE REPAIR
Every contour. Considered.
An annuloplasty ring covering follows a contoured support. The textile pattern, coverage and seam must stay aligned to that changing form.
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INTERACTIVE COMPONENT STUDY
Follow the contour through the construction.
Select a detail to see how the geometry, textile and seam work together. The study illustrates the construction principles.
Conceptual contour and wrap study for an annuloplasty ring covering
A textile pattern aligns to a curved support, wraps around it and closes along one defined seam.
Selected studyThe supporting curve defines the starting geometry.
FOLLOW THE SUPPORT
The contour determines the textile work.
A flat pattern must become a close fitted covering while keeping its coverage and seam position controlled around the full support.
Pattern
A textile pattern is prepared to follow that curve.
Coverage
The textile wraps the support with controlled coverage.
Seam closure
The seam closes at the position defined for the component.
THE FIRST REVIEW
Read the contour before defining the pattern.
The useful starting point is the support geometry together with the intended coverage, seam position, material specification and inspection needs.
- GeometryWhat support or form must the textile follow?
- MaterialWhich textile and supporting materials are already specified?
- AssemblyWhere must coverage and seam placement be controlled?
- InspectionWhich visual and dimensional criteria define acceptance?