JayMount Hardware
Providing the correct size back for each individual is critical to preventing problems down the road. For this reason, the J3 back offers virtually every combination of depth, height, angle and width that an adult user may require.
5 Objectives for the JayMount.
When developing the revolutionary JayMount hardware, there were 5 key objectives that the Jay team wanted to accomplish:
Accommodating a variety of back-cane diameters.
Backrest mounting hardware often does not match back-cane tubing diameter, so the J3 back was designed with just one hinged clamp that can accommodate back-cane tubing from 1.9cm to 2.8cm.
Providing multiple mounting locations without altering backrest position.
Frequently, obstructions such as towel bars and armrest receivers force clinicians, dealers and technicians to make compromises to backrest position.
To maximise compatibility, the J3 back's unique 2 point attachment hardware occupies as little space as possible and mounts without affecting the user's fit. Furthermore, unlike other backs, the J3 back's vertical position can be adjusted after the hardware location is set.
Accommodating different hip and shoulder widths with no additional hardware.
In many situations, the back fits the chair but not the user. To address this problem, the team created 5cm of built in width adjustment. For example, a 46cm wide chair can now accommodate a 41cm wide back.
Providing up to 22° backrest angle adjustment without reducing seat depth.
Unfortunately, many backrests lose seat depth when the bottom of the back pivots forward as the top reclines backward. JayMount hardware was designed to allow the back angle to open with minimal or no loss of seat depth. It maintains a fixed position throughout the angle adjustment cycle.
The J3 back has a standard depth adjustment of 5cm, although if greater depth is required, an optional extended bracket is available.
This is a critical feature for users with postural deformities who may require more extreme angles; JayMount hardware prevents compromising their position in the chair.
Providing effortless backrest removal and re-attachment.
Difficulty removing and reattaching the backrest is a common complaint voiced by users. To make things easier, the JayMount system can be attached with minimal amount of force and limited dexterity and also locks back automatically into place when re-attached. This ease of removal empowers users to perform these function independently.