They grab the key ring and pull it toward the door, and then we see that there is some type of cord attached.
This is a retractable key ring.
The job of this key ring is to keep the keys attached to your body at all times, therefor there is less of a chance of losing your keys.
The body of the retractable key ring is made of metal or plastic and has either a stainless steel chain or a cord usually made of Kevlar.
They can attach to the belt by either a belt clip or a belt loop.
In the case of a belt loop, the most secure, the belt goes through the loop of the key ring making it virtually impossible to come loose from the body.
The chains or cords are 24 inches to 48 inches in length with a ring attached to the end.
They are capable of holding up to 22 keys depending on key weight and size.
So what else can these key rings control? How about ID cards or access control cards.
The mini retractable rings are very small in size 1-1/4 inches to 1-3/4 inches in diameter.
They can attach to a shirt pocket or shirt collar or even a button on a shirt.
The ID or access control card is never away from your body so there is less of a chance of losing it.
When someone loses their ID or access control card panic immediately sets in, then there is a rush to try and find it.
If that fails, other measures must be taken, like locking out and deactivating the ID or access control card.
This is expensive and time consuming.
All of this could be avoided by having a retractable ring.
Where are the retractable rings used?
- Identification and ID cards
- Access Control-card access into door
- Hospitals and medical or research
- Banks and other financial businesses
- Military and government
- Sports and locker room maintenance
- Security (building, office and warehouse security)
They can be used in many other areas such as industrial, commercial and professional.
When someone has keys or cards for which they are responsible, the retractable rings would keep those keys or cords attached to their body.