I often use a CJT floor mount and adjust the base so that it only uses 3 legs (2 short 1 long). Then I set the pivoting/swinging top arm to stay within the
arc of the support of the base. Think of a piece of pie, and the center upright arm being the skinny end. The device can only swing over the area of pie. Still not the sturdiest – a big dog could maybe topple it, but then it will go toward the recliner
most often!! J
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From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com]
On Behalf Of Mary Johnson
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 11:58 AM
To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com
Subject: Mount suitable for SGD beside a recliner chair
Hello all and thank you for the incredible impact all your advice has made on the well being of the pALS I serve.
I have been mostly unsuccessful in using a rolling floor mount for a SGD with eyegaze access for someone in a recliner chair. There is not enough clearance for the mount to roll under the chair and I cannot seem to get the device positioned safely or closely
enough. My thoughts were to elevate the chair with some sort of blocks attached to the chair base,but that seems to have another set of problems associated with it.
Many years ago I saw a hospital table that slid under the bed but did not have wheels in front. Instead it had long prongs (sort of looks like a fork lift with flat blades projecting) . This type of an arrangement would be really useful and would slid right
under. I have looked through most of the mounting company sites and have not seen any alternatives. But instead of re-inventing the wheel I thought I would inquire of this most esteemed brain trust. I am sure there is an obvious solution.
Any ideas? What do you do?
Many thanks, Mary
Mary A Johnson, MA CCC-slp
Speech-Language Pathologist
West Sacramento, CA
(916) 698-5752
FAX (866) 848-1366
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