Gauge wheel and universal scraper for use with a conventional row planter assembly
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1. A ground opening disc scraper assembly comprising:
- a scraper arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured for mounting to a support structure;
a scraper blade; and
a resilient tensioning clip for yieldably mounting the scraper blade to the distal end of the scraper arm, wherein the resilient tensioning clip comprises a first segment, a pair of second segments and a pair of third segments, wherein the pair of second segments are connected to the first segment by a pair of fourth segments, wherein the pair of second segments are connected to the pair of third segments by a pair of fifth segments, wherein the first segment and the pair of second segments are substantially parallel to one another, wherein the first segment, the pair of second segments and the pair of fourth segments are configured to receive a portion of the scraper blade therein, and further wherein the pair of third segments are configured be connected to the distal end of the scraper arm.
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Abstract
A ground opening disc scraper assembly comprising: a scraper arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured for mounting to a support structure; a scraper blade; and a tensioning clip for yieldably mounting the scraper blade to the distal end of the scraper arm.
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1. A ground opening disc scraper assembly comprising:
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a scraper arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured for mounting to a support structure; a scraper blade; and a resilient tensioning clip for yieldably mounting the scraper blade to the distal end of the scraper arm, wherein the resilient tensioning clip comprises a first segment, a pair of second segments and a pair of third segments, wherein the pair of second segments are connected to the first segment by a pair of fourth segments, wherein the pair of second segments are connected to the pair of third segments by a pair of fifth segments, wherein the first segment and the pair of second segments are substantially parallel to one another, wherein the first segment, the pair of second segments and the pair of fourth segments are configured to receive a portion of the scraper blade therein, and further wherein the pair of third segments are configured be connected to the distal end of the scraper arm. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for removing soil and debris from a ground opening disc, the method comprising:
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providing a ground opening disc and a ground opening disc scraper assembly, the ground opening disc scraper assembly comprising; a scraper arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured for mounting to a support structure; a scraper blade; and a resilient tensioning clip for yieldably mounting the scraper blade to the distal end of the scraper arm, wherein the resilient tensioning clip comprises a first segment, a pair of second segments and a pair of third segments, wherein the pair of second segments are connected to the first segment by a pair of fourth segments, wherein the pair of second segments are connected to the pair of third segments by a pair of fifth segments, wherein the first segment and the pair of second segments are substantially parallel to one another, wherein the first segment, the pair of second segments and the pair of fourth segments are configured to receive a portion of the scraper blade therein, and further wherein the pair of third segments are configured be connected to the distal end of the scraper arm; and positioning the ground opening disc scraper assembly adjacent to the ground opening disc so that the scraper blade yieldably engages the ground opening disc.
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19. A ground opening disc scraper assembly comprising:
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a scraper arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured for mounting to a support structure; a hinged scraper blade mounted to the distal end of the scraper arm; and a resilient tensioning clip for yieldably biasing the hinged scraper blade against the opening disc, wherein the resilient tensioning clip comprises a first segment, a pair of second segments and a pair of third segments, wherein the pair of second segments are connected to the first segment by a pair of fourth segments, wherein the pair of second segments are connected to the pair of third segments by a pair of fifth segments, wherein the first segment and the pair of second segments are substantially parallel to one another, wherein the first segment, the pair of second segments and the pair of fourth segments are configured to receive a portion of the scraper blade therein, and further wherein the pair of third segments are configured be connected to the distal end of the scraper arm.
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20. A method for removing soil and debris from a ground opening disc, the method comprising:
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providing a ground opening disc and a ground opening disc scraper assembly, the ground opening disc scraper assembly comprising; a scraper arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured for mounting to a support structure; a hinged scraper blade mounted to the distal end of the scraper arm; and a resilient tensioning clip for yieldably biasing the hinged scraper blade against the opening disc, wherein the resilient tensioning clip comprises a first segment, a pair of second segments and a pair of third segments, wherein the pair of second segments are connected to the first segment by a pair of fourth segments, wherein the pair of second segments are connected to the pair of third segments by a pair of fifth segments, wherein the first segment and the pair of second segments are substantially parallel to one another, wherein the first segment, the pair of second segments and the pair of fourth segments are configured to receive a portion of the scraper blade therein, and further wherein the pair of third segments are configured be connected to the distal end of the scraper arm; and positioning the ground opening disc scraper assembly adjacent to the ground opening disc so that the scraper blade yieldably engages the ground opening disc.
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