Patent ID: 6585058
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: A01B

Abstract:
A knock-on sweep assembly for a tillage implement sweep having a forward cutting edge, the assembly including a sweep support, a sweep mounting portion located rearwardly of the cutting edge and mating with the sweep support, the sweep mounting portion providing a fastenerless tight but releasable fit when the sweep is in a mounted position on the sweep support, and retaining structure for preventing the sweep from dislodging from the sweep support, the retaining structure including a contact area on the mounting portion, and a bent wire retainer supported by the sweep support and having an end, the end offset from the sweep support and biased into a locking position wherein the end abuts the contact area when the sweep is in the mounted position and prevents the sweep from moving away from the mounted position until the end is moved toward the sweep support against the bias.