Fig 8-1 Single-pump

Side cross-sectional view along axis of symmetry.
PCV: pressure control valve

Identification of parts: point and click on figure or, see text

1 [top]Casing
1A [top]Upper part of casing
1B[top] Lower part of casing
4[top]One way valve (Björk-Shiley heart valve)
5 [top]One way valve (Björk-Shiley heart valve)
6 [top] Outlet tube ( Aorta )
6A [top] Bell shaped bulb
6V[top]Bell shaped bulb
7 [top]Opening
8[top]Opening
9 [top]Constriction
10[top]Drive ring
12A[top] Push rods
12B [top]Push ring
15 [top]Grooves
25 [top]Lower wall of casing
26[top]Upper wall of casing
27[top]Upper surface of drive ring
28[top]Lower surface of drive ring
A[top]Atrium chamber
PCV[top]Pressure control valve
V[top]Ventricle chamber