Pump with stabilization component
In at least some embodiments, a pump includes a turning member and a reciprocating member coupled to the turning member, the reciprocating member performing a pumping motion as the turning member turns. The pump also includes at least one stabilization component in contact with the reciprocating member to stabilize the pumping motion.
1. A pump, comprising:
a pump housing;
a turning member, turning about an axis of rotation;
a reciprocating member coupled to the turning member, the reciprocating member performing a pumping motion as the turning member turns; and
at least one stabilization component separated from the turning member,
wherein each at least one stabilization component is directly and rotatably mounted to the pump housing via an axle connector,
wherein each at least one stabilization component is configured to contact the reciprocating member to stabilize the pumping motion and;
wherein the at least one stabilization component comprises a bearing that rotates around the axle connector in a perpendicular orientation with respect to the axis of rotation of the turning member.
2. The pump of claim 1 , wherein the reciprocating member comprises a recess with an eccentric member attached to the turning member extending into the recess.
3. The pump of claim 2 , further comprises a clearance between a non-rolling edge of the eccentric member and the reciprocating member.
4. The pump of claim 2 , wherein the eccentric member comprises a bearing.
5. The pump of claim 4 , wherein the bearing of the eccentric member is in a parallel orientation with respect to the axis of rotation of the turning member.
6. The pump of claim 1 , wherein the at least one stabilization component is fixed between the turning member and the pump housing.
7. The pump of claim 6 , further comprises clearances between the at least one stabilization component and the pump housing and between the at least one stabilization component and the turning member.
8. The pump of claim 1 , wherein the at least one stabilization component comprises bearings on opposite sides of the turning member.
9. The pump of claim 1 , further comprising a plunger coupled to the reciprocating member.
10. The pump of claim 9 , wherein the reciprocating member comprises a plunger reception gap, wherein a pin inserted through the reciprocating member and the plunger reception gap attaches the plunger to the reciprocating member.
11. The pump of claim 1 , further comprising an electrical motor configured to turn the turning member.
12. The pump of claim 11 , wherein the electrical motor is powered by a rechargeable power supply in connection with a solar panel.
13. The pump of claim 1 , wherein the pump comprises a chemical injection pump.
14. A method for operating a pump, comprising:
turning a wheel about an axis of rotation;
performing a pumping motion with a reciprocating member based on the wheel turning; and
contacting the reciprocating member with at least one stabilization component separated from the wheel to stabilize the pumping motion,
wherein each at least one stabilization component is directly and rotatably mounted to a pump housing via an axle connector, and
wherein the at least one stabilization component comprises a bearing that rotates around the axle connector in a perpendicular orientation with respect to the axis of rotation of the wheel.
15. The method of claim 14 , further comprising fixing the bearing in a space between the wheel and the pump housing.
16. The method of claim 14 , further comprising aligning a recess of the reciprocating member with an eccentric bearing attached to the wheel.
17. The method of claim 14 , further comprising attaching a plunger to the reciprocating member.
18. The method of claim 14 , further comprising attaching the wheel to an electrical motor, the electrical motor being powered by a rechargeable battery in connection with a solar panel.