Message card

Abstract

To convey two messages to a recipient in a manner of rich idea despite a simple structure.SOLUTION: A notch 21 is provided in a card body 2, and a message writing sheet 4 is placed to be freely inserted into and removed from the card body through the notch. The notch is positioned along fold lines 20a' and 20b' that are line segments forming an opening 20c in a box drawing pattern 12. A recipient can first visually recognize a message written in a blank area R1 of the card body, and can then visually recognize a message written in a blank area R2 of the message writing sheet by pulling out the message writing sheet in the direction protruding from the card body. In this way, despite an extremely simple structure, the message writing sheet can give the recipient the impression as if it is emerging from the opening of the box and can entertain the recipient with a process of reading two messages.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a message card for conveying a message to another person. [Background technology]

[0002] Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 8-104082 (Patent Document 1) describes a message card that includes a card body that can be folded in half along a main folding line, and an operating plate that can be folded along multiple folding lines and has a portion attached to the inside of the card body in this state. In this message card, the outer surface of the card body has a design such as a character and can be used to write a message, and the operating plate has a side that cannot be seen when the card is folded, so that a message can be written on the outer surface.

[0003] The recipient of the message card can first see the message written on the card itself when they receive it. Next, when they open the card, the action board unfolds through a complex process, allowing them to see the message written on the action board. In other words, the message card described in the above publication allows two messages to be conveyed to the recipient at different times. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 8-104082 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the message card described in the above-mentioned publication requires the operating plate to have complex folding lines, and it also needs to be attached to the card body so that the operating plate unfolds smoothly and properly when the card body is opened, so there is still room for improvement in terms of manufacturability.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above, and one of its objects is to provide a message card that has a simple structure yet can convey two messages to the other person in an interesting way. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The message card of the present invention employs the following means to achieve the above-mentioned object.

[0008] A preferred embodiment of the message card according to the present invention provides a message card for conveying a message to a recipient. The message card includes a card body and a message entry sheet. The card body has a first area bearing a design of an object with an opening, a second area integrally disposed within the first area so that a first message can be written therein, and a notch disposed within the first area within the opening. The message entry sheet has a third area bearing a design of a predetermined character, and a fourth area integrally disposed within the third area so that a second message can be written therein. The message entry sheet is also disposed on the card body so as to be freely accessible via the notch. Here, the "object with an opening" in the present invention typically refers to a container such as a box, can, basket, or bag, but also preferably includes any object that has a space inside that can accommodate a person, animal, object, or the like and has an opening through which a person, animal, object, or the like can freely enter or exit, such as a room with an entrance or exit, a moving object (such as a car, train, ship, or airplane), clothing (including pockets), or a pipe (such as a drainpipe) with an opening at at least at one end. Furthermore, in the present invention, the term "second region arranged integrally with the first region" preferably includes not only a mode in which the second region is arranged integrally and contiguous with the first region, but also a mode in which the second region is arranged within the first region. Furthermore, in the present invention, the term "character" preferably includes not only people, animals, plants, insects, and objects that appear in fiction such as manga, anime, novels, movies, plays, games, and advertisements, but also mascots such as people, animals, plants, insects, and objects created to give readers, viewers, and consumers a certain image and to increase the attraction effect for products, companies, etc. Furthermore, in the present invention, the term "fourth region arranged integrally with the third region" preferably includes a mode in which the fourth region is arranged integrally and contiguous with the third region, but also a mode in which the fourth region is arranged within the third region.

[0009] According to the present invention, a person receiving a message card (hereinafter referred to as the "recipient") can first view the first message written in the second area of ​​the card body. Then, by pulling out the message-writing sheet in the direction in which it protrudes from the card body, the recipient can view the second message written in the third area. That is, according to the present invention, the recipient can enjoy the process of reading two messages with an extremely simple configuration in which the message-writing sheet is simply placed on the card body so that it can be freely inserted and removed through the notch located in the first area of ​​the card body. Moreover, because the notch is located in the inner area of ​​the opening, the recipient is given the impression that the message-writing sheet is emerging from an opening in an object, allowing the recipient to communicate the message in an interesting manner.

[0010] According to a further embodiment of the message card of the present invention, the first area has at least one line segment that defines the opening, and the notch is disposed along at least a portion of the line segment. Here, the "line segment" in the present invention preferably includes not only straight lines but also curved lines.

[0011] According to this aspect, the notch is arranged along at least a part of the line that defines the opening, so that the recipient can have a stronger impression that the message-writing sheet has emerged from an opening in the object.

[0012] According to a further aspect of the message card of the present invention, the message-writing sheet has a first end portion extending in a first direction, i.e., a direction in which the message-writing sheet protrudes from the card body, and a second end portion extending in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The second end portion has a bent portion. The bent portion can engage with the card body via the notch when the message-writing sheet is moved in the first direction.

[0013] According to this embodiment, an extremely simple configuration is used in which a folding portion is placed at the second end of the message entry sheet and the folding portion is engaged with the card body through the notch, thereby preventing the message entry sheet from slipping out of the card body in the first direction.

[0014] According to a further embodiment of the message card of the present invention, the fold portion has a shape that allows it to come into contact with the card body at at least two points. Here, the "at least two points" aspect of the present invention preferably includes a linear contact aspect in which the entire fold line (crease) of the fold portion comes into contact with the card body.

[0015] According to this embodiment, because the folding portion contacts the card body at at least two points, it is possible to effectively prevent the message sheet from moving left and right relative to the card body when pulled out from the card body in the first direction, and it is also possible to reduce stress at the contact point between the folding portion and the card body, which allows the message sheet to be stably fastened to the card body and prevents a decrease in the strength of the card body and the message sheet.

[0016] According to a further aspect of the message card of the present invention, the message entry sheet further includes a contact portion that can come into contact with the card body via the notch when moved in the second direction.

[0017] According to this aspect, the message sheet can be prevented from slipping out of the card body in the second direction.

[0018] According to a further aspect of the message card of the present invention, the message-entry sheet has a shape that follows the outline of a design of a predetermined character, and the contact portion is a part of the shape.

[0019] According to this embodiment, a part of the shape that follows the outline of the predetermined character is used as the contact part, which is more rational than a configuration in which a dedicated contact part is provided.

[0020] According to a further aspect of the message card of the present invention, the contact portion has a shape that allows it to come into contact with the card body at at least two points.

[0021] According to this embodiment, the contact portion contacts the card body at at least two points, which reduces the stress that occurs between the contact portion and the card body, allowing the message sheet to be stably attached to the card body and preventing a decrease in the strength of the card body and the message sheet. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] According to the present invention, two messages can be transmitted to a partner in an interesting manner with a simple configuration. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] 1 is an external view showing the appearance of a message card 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a message card 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention in which two messages are visible. [Figure 3] FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is an enlarged view showing a main part of the card body 2. FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is a front view showing the front surface of a message entry sheet 4. FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a rear view showing the back side of the message entry sheet 4. FIG. [Figure 7] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a message-writing sheet 4 is inserted into a card body 2 through a notch 21. FIG. [Figure 8] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing how the folding pieces 40 and 42 are folded. FIG. [Figure 9] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing how the card body 2 is assembled. FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified message card 100. [Figure 11]FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified message card 200. [Figure 12] 10 is an enlarged view showing a main part of a message card 200 according to a modified example. FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified message card 300. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described using examples. [Example]

[0025] A message card 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a card body 2 and a message entry sheet 4 arranged so as to be freely inserted into and removed from the card body 2, as shown in FIGS.

[0026] 3, the card body 2 is composed of a front sheet portion 20, a back sheet portion 22 integrally connected to the front sheet portion 20 via a fold line 2a, and a locking portion 24 integrally connected to the front sheet portion 20 via a fold line 2b. The front sheet portion 20 is an example of an embodiment corresponding to the "first region" of the present invention.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 4, the front sheet portion 20 has a box design 12 drawn thereon and a shape that follows the outline of the box design 12. The front sheet portion 20 also has a cutout 21. The box design 12 is drawn on the front sheet portion 20 as a perspective view of the box with a pair of outer flaps 20a, 20a and an inner flap 20b that form the top surface of the box open, allowing the opening 20c to be seen. The cutout 21 is arranged along the lines that form the opening 20c, specifically, along the fold line 20a' of one outer flap 20a and the fold line 20b' of the inner flap 20b, and has a generally V-shape in a front view. The cutout 21 has a length that is shorter than the lengths of the fold lines 20a', 20b'. The front sheet portion 20 also has a blank area R1 in which a message can be written. In this embodiment, blank area R1 is located on the side (width and length) of the box in box design 12. Box design 12 corresponds to the "design of an object" in the present invention, and fold lines 20a' and 20b' are an example of an embodiment corresponding to "at least one line segment defining the opening" in the present invention. Blank area R1 is an example of an embodiment corresponding to the "second area" in the present invention.

[0028] As shown in Fig. 3, the back sheet portion 22 is substantially symmetrical to the front sheet portion 20 with respect to the fold line 2a, and as shown in Fig. 9, has a similar shape but is slightly smaller than the front sheet portion 20. In addition, as shown in Fig. 3, the back sheet portion 22 has a substantially C-shaped notch 23 at a position closer to the side opposite to the side on which the fold line 2a is arranged.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 3, the locking portion 24 extends in a direction away from the front sheet portion 20 and has a locking piece 25 at the extending end.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 5, the message-entry sheet 4 has an animal design and is shaped to follow the contours of the animal. In this embodiment, the message-entry sheet 4 has an otter design from its head 4a to its neck 4b, and is shaped to follow the contours of the otter from its head 4a to its neck 4b. Steps 30 and 32 are disposed between the contours of the head 4a and the neck 4b. The larger of the intersection angles θ3 between the imaginary line VL1 passing through the step 30 and the imaginary line VL2 passing through the step 32 is set to be substantially the same as the central angle (slope angle) θ1 of the notch 21 in the card body 2 (see FIG. 4). The animal (otter) design is an example of a configuration corresponding to the "design of a predetermined character" in the present invention. The step 30 and 32 are also an example of a configuration corresponding to the "contact portion" in the present invention.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 5, the neck portion 4b has a blank area R2 where a message can be written. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the neck portion 4b has a fold line 4c and a notch 4d. In other words, the neck portion 4b has folding pieces 40 and 42 that are integrally connected via the fold line 4c. The folding pieces 40 and 42 can be independently folded by the notch 4d. The fold line 4c is located at the end of the neck portion 4b opposite the end connected to the head portion 4a (hereinafter referred to as the "tip of the neck portion 4b") and has a generally V-shape that protrudes toward the tip of the neck portion 4b. The central angle (inclination angle) θ2 of the fold line 4c is set to be generally the same as the central angle (inclination angle) θ1 of the notch 21 of the card body 2. The notch 4d extends from the bottom of the V-shape of the fold line 4c to the tip of the neck portion 4b. In this embodiment, the tip of the neck portion 4b also has a V-shape with the same central angle (inclination angle) θ2 as the fold crease 4c. In other words, the folding pieces 40, 42 have a parallelogram shape. The head portion 4a corresponds to the "third region" and "first end" of the present invention, and the side of the message-entry sheet 4 on which the head portion 4a is located is an example of an embodiment corresponding to the "first direction" of the present invention. The tip of the neck portion 4b corresponds to the "second end" of the present invention, and the side of the message-entry sheet 4 on which the tip of the neck portion 4b is located is an example of an embodiment corresponding to the "second direction" of the present invention. Furthermore, the folding pieces 40, 42 are an example of an embodiment corresponding to the "folded portion" of the present invention. Furthermore, the blank region R2 is an example of an embodiment corresponding to the "fourth region" of the present invention.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 7, the message card 1 constructed in this manner is manufactured by inserting the message-writing sheet 4 into the card body 2 from the side of the folding pieces 40, 42 through the notch 21, and then folding the folding pieces 40, 42 along the fold line 4c so that the back surfaces of the folding pieces 40, 42 (the surfaces behind the front surface on which the animal designs are drawn) face the back surface of the neck portion 4b (the surface behind the front surface on which the animal designs are drawn), as shown in FIG. The back sheet portion 22 is folded against the front sheet portion 20 at the fold line 2a so that it abuts against the back surface of the front sheet portion 20 (the surface behind the front surface on which the box design 12 is drawn), and the locking portion 24 is folded at the fold line 2b so that it abuts against the back sheet portion 22, and the locking piece 25 is inserted through the notch 23 so that it is positioned between the front sheet portion 20 and the back sheet portion 22 (see Figure 9).

[0033] Next, we will explain the operation of the message card 1 configured in this manner, particularly the operation when a recipient who receives the message card 1 reads the message written on the message entry sheet 4. The recipient receives the message card 1 in the state shown in FIG. 1. In this state, the recipient can see the message written in the blank area R1. In this state, the stepped portions 30 and 32 of the message entry sheet 4 are in contact with the portions of the fold lines 20a' and 20b' where the notches 21 are not located, preventing the message entry sheet 4 from sinking into the card body 2 through the notches 21.

[0034] Next, the recipient grasps the head 4a of the message-entry sheet 4 and pulls it out in the direction that it protrudes from the card body 2 (upward in FIG. 1 ), allowing the recipient to view the message written in the blank area R2, as shown in FIG. 2. Here, the notch 21 is formed along the fold lines 20a', 20b' of the outer flap 20a and the inner flap 20b of the box design 12, giving the recipient the impression that an animal (in this embodiment, an otter) has jumped out of the box. The space between the neck 4b and the folding pieces 40, 42 can accommodate the portion 21a of the front sheet portion 20 located above the notch 21 (upper side in FIG. 8 ). Furthermore, the fold line 4c in this space can abut against the edge of the portion 21a, preventing the message-entry sheet 4 from slipping out of the card body 2 through the notch 21. Here, because the fold line 4c and the edge of portion 21a have the same shape (approximately V-shaped), the fold line 4c and the edge of portion 21a can make contact (line contact) over the entire area. This effectively prevents the message-entry sheet 4, which is pulled out in the direction protruding from the card body 2, from swinging left and right relative to the card body 2 and reduces stress caused by the fold line 4c abutting against the edge of portion 21a. As a result, the message-entry sheet 4 can be stably fastened to the card body 2 and a decrease in the strength of the card body 2 and the message-entry sheet 4 can be prevented.

[0035] As described above, according to the message card 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, the card body 2 is provided with the notch 21, and the message entry sheet 4 is inserted and removed through the notch 21. This allows the recipient to first view the message written in the blank area R1 of the card body 2. Then, by pulling the message entry sheet 4 outward from the card body 2, the recipient can view the message written in the blank area R2 of the message entry sheet 4. Moreover, because the notch 21 is positioned along the fold lines 20a' and 20b', which are the lines that define the opening 20c of the box design 12, the recipient is given the impression that the message entry sheet 4 is emerging from the box opening 20c. This extremely simple configuration, in which the message entry sheet 4 is inserted and removed through the notch 21, allows the recipient to enjoy the process of reading the two messages. The sender of message card 1 can write different messages in blank area R1, which is an area that is easily visible to the public, and blank area R2, which is an area that is not easily visible to the public, so that the sender can convey two different thoughts, for example, both their official and true feelings, to the recipient. This allows the sender to convey messages to the recipient in an interesting way.

[0036] Furthermore, according to the message card 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, the message-entry sheet 4 is provided with stepped portions 30, 32 that can contact the portions of the fold lines 20a', 20b' where the notches 21 are not located, and the message-entry sheet 4 is provided with folding pieces 40, 42 having fold lines 4c that can contact the edge of the portion 21a of the front sheet portion 20. This prevents the message-entry sheet 4 from sinking into the card body 2 through the notches 21 and prevents the message-entry sheet 4 from slipping out of the card body 2 through the notches 21. Furthermore, because the fold line 4c and the edge of the portion 21a have the same shape (a substantially V-shape), the fold line 4c and the edge of the portion 21a can make line contact. This effectively prevents the message-entry sheet 4, when pulled out in the direction protruding from the card body 2, from swaying left and right relative to the card body 2 and reduces stress caused by the fold line 4c contacting the edge of the portion 21a. As a result, the message-writing sheet 4 can be stably fastened to the card body 2, and a decrease in the strength of the card body 2 and the message-writing sheet 4 can be prevented.

[0037] In the embodiment of the present invention, the notch 21 is arranged along the fold lines 20a' and 20b', which are the line segments that define the opening 20c of the box design 12. However, as shown in a modified message card 100 illustrated in FIG. 10, the notch 21 may be arranged anywhere as long as it is arranged in the inner region of the opening 20c. Furthermore, when the notch 21 is arranged in the inner region of the opening 20c, the shape of the notch 21 may be any shape. For example, as shown in a modified message card 200 illustrated in FIG. 11, the front sheet portion 20 may be configured to have a straight notch 221. In this case, a folding piece 240 may be provided instead of the folding pieces 40 and 42. As shown in FIG. 12, the folding piece 240 is formed by folding the tip of the straight neck portion 4b, which has the same shape as the notch 221, along a straight fold line 204, which also has the same shape as the notch 221. In this configuration, as with the message card 1 of the present embodiment described above, the fold line 204 and the edge of the portion 221a of the front sheet portion 20 located on the upper side (upper side in Figure 12) of the notch 221 can make line contact, so the message writing sheet 4 can be stably fastened to the card body 2 and a decrease in the strength of the card body 2 and the message writing sheet 4 can be suppressed.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present invention and the above-described modified examples, the notches 21, 221 and the fold lines 4c, 204 of the folding pieces 40, 42, 240 have the same shape. However, the shapes of the notches 21, 221 and the fold lines 4c, 204 may be any shapes as long as the fold lines 4c, 204 can contact the edges of the portions 21a, 221a at at least two points. For example, as shown in a modified message card 300 illustrated in FIG. 13 , the front sheet portion 320 may have an arc-shaped notch 321 and the message entry sheet 4 may have a V-shaped fold line 4c. As shown in FIG. 13 , the modified message card 300 has a similar configuration to the message card 1 according to the above-described embodiment of the present invention, except that the card body 2 is replaced with a card body 302. Therefore, to avoid duplication, the same reference numerals will be used for the same parts as those in the message card 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 13, the card body 302 has a hollow clay pipe design 312 drawn on it, and a front sheet portion 320 shaped to follow the contours of the clay pipe design 312. The clay pipe design 312 is drawn on the front sheet portion 320 as a perspective view that allows the opening 320c to be seen. The notch 321 is arranged along the line segment (ellipse) 320a that forms the opening 320c, and has an arc shape. In this modified example, the blank area R1 is arranged on the side of the clay pipe design 312. The clay pipe design 312 is an example of an embodiment corresponding to the "design of an object" in the present invention. The front sheet portion 320 is an example of an embodiment corresponding to the "first area" in the present invention.

[0040] The message card 300 of the modified example configured in this manner also achieves the same effects as the message card 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above. Note that in the message card 300 of the modified example, as shown in Fig. 13, the V-shaped fold 4c can come into contact with the edge of the portion 321a of the front sheet portion 320 located on the upper side (upper side in Fig. 13) of the arc-shaped cutout 321 at two points, so that the message sheet 4 can be stably fastened to the card body 302 and a decrease in the strength of the card body 302 and the message sheet 4 can be prevented.

[0041] In the embodiment of the present invention and the above-mentioned modified examples, the design 12, 312 on the card body 2, 302 is a box or a pipe, but any design may be used as long as it has a space inside that can accommodate people, animals, objects, etc. and an opening through which these people, animals, objects, etc. can freely enter and exit. Possible designs include, for example, containers such as cans and baskets, receptacles such as bags, rooms with entrances and exits, moving objects such as cars, trains, ships, and airplanes, and clothing (including pockets).

[0042] In the embodiment of the present invention and the above-described modified examples, the image on the message entry sheet 4 is an animal, but this is not limited to this. Examples of images include people, animals, plants, insects, and objects that appear in fiction such as manga, anime, novels, movies, plays, games, and advertisements, as well as mascots of people, animals, plants, insects, and objects that are created to give a certain impression to readers, viewers, and consumers and to increase the attraction effect for products, companies, etc.

[0043] In the embodiment of the present invention and the above-described variants, the card body 2, 302 has a design 12, 312 and is configured to have a shape that follows the outline of the design 12, 312, but the card body 2, 302 may also be configured to have only the design 12, 312.

[0044] In the embodiment of the present invention and the above-described modified examples, the card body 2, 302 has a blank area R1 in which a message can be written within the area in which the design 12, 312 is drawn, but this is not limiting. For example, the card body 2, 302 may have a blank area R1 in an area separate from the area in which the design 12, 312 is drawn.

[0045] The present embodiment shows an example of a mode for carrying out the present invention, and therefore the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment.

[0046] <Additional Notes> In view of the above-mentioned gist of the invention, the message card according to the present invention can be configured in the following aspects. (Aspect 1) A message card for conveying a message to a recipient, a card body having a first area having a design of an object with an opening, a second area arranged integrally with the first area so that a first message can be written therein, and a notch arranged in the first area in an area inside the opening; a message entry sheet having a third area having a predetermined character design and a fourth area integrally disposed in the third area so that a second message can be written therein, the message entry sheet being disposed on the card body so as to be freely accessible via the notch; A message card with (Aspect 2) the first region has at least one line segment that defines the opening; The notch is disposed along at least a portion of the line segment. The message card according to the first aspect. (Aspect 3) the message-writing sheet has a first end portion disposed in a first direction in which the message-writing sheet protrudes from the card body, and a second end portion disposed in a second direction opposite to the first direction; The second end portion has a bent portion, The bent portion is engageable with the card body via the notch when the message-writing sheet is moved in the first direction. The message card according to aspect 1 or 2. (Aspect 4) The bent portion has a shape that allows it to come into contact with the card body at least at two points. The message card according to aspect 3. (Aspect 5) The message-writing sheet further includes a contact portion that can come into contact with the card body through the notch when moved in the second direction. The message card according to any one of the first to fourth aspects. (Aspect 6) the message-entry sheet has a shape that follows the outline of the design of the predetermined character, The contact portion is a part of the shape. The message card according to aspect 5. (Aspect 7) The contact portion has a shape that allows it to come into contact with the card body at at least two points. The message card according to aspect 5 or 6. [Explanation of symbols]

[0047] 1 Message card (message card) 2. Card body (card body) 2a crease 2b crease 4 Message entry sheet (Message entry sheet) 4a Head (third area, first end) 4b Cervical 4c crease 4d notch 12 Design (design of object) 20 Front sheet section (first area) 20a outer flap 20a' crease 20b Inner flap 20b' crease 20c opening (opening) 21 Notch (Notch) 21a: A portion of the front sheet portion 20 arranged on the upper side with respect to the notch 21 22 Back sheet part 23 Notch 24 Locking part 25 Locking piece 30 Step (contact area) 32 Step (contact area) 40 Bending piece (bending part) 42 Bent piece (bending part) 100 Message Cards (Message Cards) 200 Message Cards (Message Cards) 221 Notch (Notch) 221a: A portion of the front sheet portion 20 arranged on the upper side with respect to the notch 221 300 Message Cards (Message Cards) 302 Card body (Card body) 312 Design (design of object) 320 Front sheet section (first area) 320a Line segments constituting the opening 320c 320c opening (opening) 321 Notch (Notch) 321a: A portion of the front sheet portion 320 arranged on the upper side with respect to the notch 321 R1 blank area (second area) R2 Blank area (4th area) VL1 Virtual line VL2 Virtual line θ1 central angle θ2 central angle θ3 angle

Claims

1. A message card for conveying a message to a recipient, a card body having a first area having a design of an object with an opening, a second area arranged integrally with the first area so that a first message can be written therein, and a notch arranged in the first area in an area inside the opening; a message entry sheet having a third area having a predetermined character design and a fourth area integrally disposed in the third area so that a second message can be written therein, the message entry sheet being disposed on the card body so as to be freely accessible via the notch; A message card with

2. the first region has at least one line segment that defines the opening; The notch is disposed along at least a portion of the line segment. The message card according to claim 1.

3. the message-writing sheet has a first end portion disposed in a first direction in which the message-writing sheet protrudes from the card body, and a second end portion disposed in a second direction opposite to the first direction; The second end portion has a bent portion, The bent portion is engageable with the card body via the notch when the message-writing sheet is moved in the first direction.

3. The message card according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The bent portion has a shape that allows it to come into contact with the card body at least at two points. The message card according to claim 3.

5. The message-writing sheet further includes a contact portion that can come into contact with the card body through the notch when the message-writing sheet is moved in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

3. The message card according to claim 1 or 2.

6. the message-entry sheet has a shape that follows the outline of the design of the predetermined character, The contact portion is a part of the shape. The message card according to claim 5.

7. The contact portion has a shape that allows it to come into contact with the card body at at least two points. The message card according to claim 5.

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