Patent ID: 8336472

Claim:
A seed planting assembly comprising: a. a laterally extending support member; b. a planting unit including a planting frame supported by said support member, wherein said planting unit frame carries: i. a furrow opening assembly operable to create a furrow in a ground surface; ii. a seed delivery assembly for delivery of seeds into said furrow; iii. a furrow closing assembly operable to close said furrow; iv. a depth regulating member having a vertical position relative to said furrow opening assembly, wherein said depth regulating member responds to forces upon said planting unit to control ground surface engagement; v. an arm assembly connecting said depth regulating member to said planting unit frame; vi. a stop member mechanically engaging a portion of said arm assembly for defining a limit for vertical motion of said depth regulating member in the direction substantially opposite said ground surface; and, vii. a residue driving member wherein said residue driving member drives residue opposite the direction of travel of said seed planting assembly, wherein said residue driving member is selectively attachable to and detachable from said depth regulating member via an affixing member.