Method getModel

/**
 * Method to get a model object, loading it if required.
 *
 * @param   string  $name    The model name. Optional.
 * @param   string  $prefix  The class prefix. Optional.
 * @param   array   $config  Configuration array for model. Optional.
 *
 * @return  BaseDatabaseModel  The model.
 *
 * @since   1.6
 */
public function getModel($name = '', $prefix = '', $config = array('ignore_request' => true))
{
    if (empty($name)) {
        $name = $this->context;
    }
    return parent::getModel($name, $prefix, $config);
}