Patent ID: 7730962
Filing Date: 2010-06-08
Classification: A01C

Abstract:
1. An adjustable scraper assembly for planter gauge wheels, comprising: a support rod having a first end attached to a planter and a second end spaced from said first end; a first clamp structure clamped to said second end of the support rod, said first clamp structure allowing a sliding adjustment along said second end of said support rod and a pivotal adjustment about a first axis of rotation comprising an axis of said second end of said support rod; a protrusion member protruding from said first clamp structure in a nonparallel direction relative to said second end of said support rod; a second clamp structure attached to said first clamp structure, said second clamp structure allowing a pivotal adjustment about a second axis of rotation comprising an axis of said protrusion member; and a scraper blade attached to said second clamp structure, said scraper blade being attached to said second clamp structure with a threaded fastener that allows pivotal adjustment about a third axis of rotation comprising an axis of the threaded fastener; said first, second and third axes of rotation are nonparallel with each other and allow adjustment of said scraper blade about three nonparallel axes of rotation.