Item storage box

Abstract

The present invention provides an article storage box in which it is possible to suppress the entry of dust into the body thereof via an extraction opening. An article storage box 1 has a plurality of articles stored therein in a stacked state, said article storage box 1 comprising a box-shaped body 10. An upper surface portion 12 of the body 10 is provided with an extraction-opening formation portion 20. The extraction-opening formation portion 20 has an article extraction opening formed therein. The extraction-opening formation portion 20 includes a bending flap 22, a bending flap 24, a bend line 32, and a bend line 34. The bending flap 22 and the bending flap 24 bend diagonally upward from the upper surface portion 12 such that the inner surfaces thereof face each another. The bend line 32 is for bending the bending flap 22. The bend line 32 has a curved shape that is convex toward the outer side of the bending flap 22. The bend line 34 is for bending the bending flap 24. The bend line 34 has a curved shape that is convex toward the inner side of the bending flap 24.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an article storage box in which a plurality of articles are stored in a stacked state.

Background Art

[0002] As a conventional article storage box, for example, there is one described in Patent Document 1. The article storage box described in the document includes a box-shaped main body composed of a bottom surface portion, side surface portions, and an upper surface portion, and stores a plurality of articles (tissue papers) in a stacked state. An outlet forming portion for forming an outlet for the articles is provided on the upper surface portion. In the outlet forming portion, a wavy perforation is formed along a center line that bisects the upper surface portion in its short side direction.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the above-described article storage box, after making a cut along the perforation, by bending the portions (folding pieces) on both sides of the cut obliquely upward, a gap serving as an outlet can be formed between the folding pieces. However, as the bending angle of the folding pieces increases, the gap (outlet) between the folding pieces becomes wider. If the outlet is too wide, there is a problem that dust easily enters the main body through the outlet.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide an article storage box capable of suppressing the intrusion of dust into the main body through the outlet.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The article storage box according to the present invention is an article storage box in which a plurality of articles are stored in a stacked state, and includes a box-shaped main body having an outlet forming portion on the upper surface portion where an outlet for the articles is formed. The outlet forming portion includes first and second bent pieces that are bent obliquely upward on the upper surface portion so that their inner surfaces face each other, a first folding line for folding the first bent piece, and a second folding line for folding the second bent piece. The first folding line has a curved shape that bulges outside the first bent piece, and the second folding line has a curved shape that bulges inside the second bent piece.

[0007] In this article storage box, first and second bent pieces that are bent obliquely upward so that their inner surfaces face each other are provided. By bending the first and second bent pieces, a gap serving as an outlet can be formed between the first bent piece and the second bent piece. At this time, the first and second bent pieces are bent along the first and second folding lines respectively, and the first and second folding lines are curved. In this case, unlike the case of being bent along a straight folding line, a force to return to the original state acts on the first and second bent pieces bent along the curved folding lines (the first and second folding lines). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the bending angles of the first and second bent pieces from becoming too large.

Advantages of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, an article storage box capable of suppressing dust from entering the main body through the outlet is realized.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same elements, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. (First Embodiment)

[0011] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of an article storage box according to the present invention. The article storage box 1 is an article storage box in which a plurality of articles are stored in a stacked state, and includes a main body 10. Examples of the articles include tissue paper, paper towels, kitchen paper, gloves, or masks. In the present embodiment, the article is tissue paper.

[0012] The main body 10 is box-shaped. Specifically, the main body 10 is rectangular parallelepiped-shaped. An outlet forming portion 20 is provided on the upper surface portion 12 of the main body 10. The upper surface portion 12 is rectangular in plan view. An article outlet is formed in the outlet forming portion 20. The outlet forming portion 20 has a horizontally long shape. That is, the dimension of the outlet forming portion 20 in the long side direction of the upper surface portion 12 (the left-right direction in FIG. 1) is larger than the dimension of the outlet forming portion 20 in the short side direction of the upper surface portion 12 (the up-down direction in FIG. 1). The main body 10 has flexibility. As the material of the main body 10, for example, paper such as cardboard can be used. It is preferable that the article storage box 1 is made of only paper.

[0013] The outlet forming portion 20 has a bent piece 22 (first bent piece), a bent piece 24 (second bent piece), a crease 32 (first crease), a crease 34 (second crease), a cut line 42 (boundary cut line), a cut line 44, and a cut line 46. The bent piece 22 and the bent piece 24 are bent obliquely upward of the upper surface portion 12 so that their inner surfaces face each other. That is, the bent piece 22 and the bent piece 24 have a butterfly structure. FIG. 1 shows a state where the bent piece 22 and the bent piece 24 are not bent.

[0014] The crease 32 is a crease for bending the bent piece 22. That is, the bent piece 22 is bent along the crease 32. The crease 32 coincides with the rear end side of the bent piece 22 (the portion of the periphery of the bent piece 22 that is not separated from the upper surface portion 12 even after the bent piece 22 is bent). The crease 32 has a curved shape that bulges outward of the bent piece 22. The apex 32a of the crease 32 exists on the center line L1 that bisects the upper surface portion 12 in the long side direction. The apex 32a is the point closest to the long side 12a of the upper surface portion 12 (the long side on the crease 32 side). The crease 32 is line-symmetric with the center line L1 as the axis of symmetry. The crease 32 preferably depicts an arc or an elliptical arc.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the fold line 32. The curvature rate of the fold line 32 is preferably 1.9% or more and 9.7% or less, and more preferably 1.9% or more and 4.8% or less. Here, the curvature rate is a numerical value reflecting the size of the curve and is defined as the value obtained by dividing the length d1 by the length d2. The length d1 is equal to the length of the short side of the smallest rectangle R1 that can enclose the entire fold line 32. The length d1 is, for example, 2 mm or more and 20 mm or less. Also, the length d2 is equal to the length of the long side of the rectangle R1. The short side and the long side of the rectangle R1 are parallel to the short side and the long side of the upper surface portion 12, respectively. The length d2 is, for example, 120 mm or more and 200 mm or less.

[0016] Returning to FIG. 1, the fold line 34 is a fold line for folding the folding piece 24. That is, the folding piece 24 is folded along the fold line 34. The fold line 34 coincides with the rear end side of the folding piece 24 (the portion of the periphery of the folding piece 24 that is not separated from the upper surface portion 12 even after the folding piece 24 is folded). The fold line 34 has a curved shape that bulges inside the folding piece 24. The vertex 34a of the fold line 34 is located on the center line L1. The vertex 34a is the point farthest from the long side 12b (the long side on the fold line 34 side) of the upper surface portion 12. The fold line 34 is line-symmetric with the center line L1 as the axis of symmetry. The fold line 34 preferably describes an arc or an elliptical arc. The curvature rate of the fold line 34 is smaller than the curvature rate of the fold line 32. The curvature rate of the fold line 34 is preferably 1 / 4 or more and 3 / 4 or less of the curvature rate of the fold line 32. The definition of the curvature rate of the fold line 34 is the same as the definition of the curvature rate of the fold line 32.

[0017] The cut line 42 is located at the boundary between the bent piece 22 and the bent piece 24. Therefore, the cut line 42 coincides with the leading edge of the bent piece 22 (the portion of the periphery of the bent piece 22 facing the outlet) and the leading edge of the bent piece 24 (the portion of the periphery of the bent piece 24 facing the outlet). The cut line 42 is a perforation. The cut line 42 is wavy and extends in the long side direction of the upper surface portion 12. The cut line 42 is formed along a single continuous wavy line. The cut line 42 has a shape without corners. The cut line 42 consists only of curves. Preferably, the cut line 42 depicts a sine curve.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a part of the cut line 42. The half wavelength d3 of the cut line 42 is preferably 3 mm or more and 10 mm or less, and more preferably 3 mm or more and 5 mm or less. The half wavelength d3 is a value that is half of the wavelength of the cut line 42. Also, the total amplitude d4 of the cut line 42 is preferably 3 mm or more and 10 mm or less, and more preferably 3 mm or more and 5 mm or less. The total amplitude d4 is a value that is twice the amplitude (one-sided amplitude) of the cut line 42.

[0019] Returning to FIG. 1, the cut line 44 connects one end of the fold line 32 and one end of the fold line 34. The cut line 44 coincides with the side edge of the bent piece 22 (the portion of the periphery of the bent piece 22 other than the rear edge or the leading edge) and the side edge of the bent piece 24 (the portion of the periphery of the bent piece 24 other than the rear edge or the leading edge). The cut line 44 is a perforation. The cut line 44 is in a straight line parallel to the short side of the upper surface portion 12. The length of the cut line 44 is, for example, 30 mm or more and 50 mm or less. The cut line 44 intersects the cut line 42 at its midpoint. That is, one end of the cut line 42 coincides with the midpoint of the cut line 44.

[0020] The cut line 46 connects the other end of the fold line 32 and the other end of the fold line 34. The cut line 46 coincides with the side edges of the bent pieces 22 and 24. The cut line 46 is a perforation. The cut line 46 is in a straight line parallel to the short side of the upper surface portion 12. The length of the cut line 46 is, for example, 30 mm or more and 50 mm or less. The cut line 46 intersects the cut line 42 at its midpoint. That is, the other end of the cut line 42 coincides with the midpoint of the cut line 46. The cut line 46 is arranged symmetrically with the cut line 44 with respect to the center line L1 as the axis of symmetry.

[0021] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the state of use of the article storage box 1. Further, Figure 5 is a view for explaining the structure of the end face along the line V-V of Figure 4. In Figures 4 and 5, the illustration of the article is omitted. To use the article storage box 1, first, make cuts in the outlet forming portion 20 along the cut line 42, the cut line 44, and the cut line 46. Next, bend the bent pieces 22 and 24 obliquely upward along the fold lines 32 and 34, respectively. Thereby, a gap 50 serving as an outlet is formed between the bent piece 22 and the bent piece 24. Note that, unlike a general tissue paper storage box, a plastic film is not provided at the outlet in the article storage box 1.

[0022] The effects of the article storage box 1 will be described. In the article storage box 1, bending pieces 22 and 24 are provided which are bent obliquely upward so that the inner surfaces face each other. By bending the bending pieces 22 and 24, a gap 50 serving as an outlet can be formed between the bending piece 22 and the bending piece 24. At this time, the bending pieces 22 and 24 are bent along the folding lines 32 and 34 respectively, and the folding lines 32 and 34 are curved. In this case, different from the case of being bent along a straight folding line, a force (return force) to return to the original state (unbent state) acts on the bending pieces 22 and 24 bent along the curved folding lines (folding lines 32 and 34). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the bending angles of the bending pieces 22 and 24 from becoming too large. Accordingly, an article storage box 1 capable of suppressing the intrusion of dust into the main body 10 through the outlet is realized.

[0023] In this way, since the return force acts on the bending pieces 22 and 24, an article (tissue paper) can be stably held by sandwiching it between the bending pieces 22 and 24. Thereby, it becomes difficult for the article pulled out from the outlet to fall into the main body 10. This is advantageous for smoothly taking out a plurality of articles from the article storage box 1 continuously.

[0024] The mechanism by which the bending angle of the bending piece 22 is regulated by the curved folding line 32 will be elaborated. Originally, if the main body 10 is hard (has no flexibility), the bending piece 22 cannot be bent along a curve. In this regard, in the article storage box 1, since the main body 10 has flexibility, even if the folding line 32 is a curve, due to the bending of the main body 10, the bending piece 22 can be bent to a certain angle. At this time, due to the restoring force of the main body 10, a return force acts on the bending piece 22. Thereby, the bending angle of the bending piece 22 is regulated. The mechanism by which the bending angle of the bending piece 24 is regulated by the curved folding line 34 is the same.

[0025] In the article storage box 1, the folding line 32 has a curved shape that bulges outside the folding piece 22, while the folding line 34 has a curved shape that bulges inside the folding piece 24. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, there are no cut lines 44 and 46 on both sides 32b of the folding line 32 (the portions overlapping the folding line 32 when viewed from the long side direction of the upper surface portion 12), whereas there are cut lines 44 and 46 on both sides 34b of the folding line 34 (the portions overlapping the folding line 34 when viewed from the long side direction of the upper surface portion 12). For this reason, the folding piece 24 folded along the folding line 34 is easier to fold than the folding piece 22 folded along the folding line 32. That is, the folding angle of the folding piece 24 is more likely to be larger than the folding angle of the folding piece 22 (see FIG. 5). Then, since the gap 50 between the folding piece 22 and the folding piece 24 expands in the height direction of the main body 10, when the article is taken out, as shown by the arrow A1 in FIG. 5, the article passes through the gap 50 while meandering. As a result, the article pulled out from the take-out port is less likely to fall into the main body 10.

[0026] When the folding line 32 depicts an arc or an elliptical arc, it contributes to the improvement of the aesthetic appearance of the take-out port forming portion 20 and thus the article storage box 1. Similarly, when the folding line 34 depicts an arc or an elliptical arc, it contributes to the improvement of the aesthetic appearance of the take-out port forming portion 20 and thus the article storage box 1.

[0027] Increasing the curvature rate of the folding line 32 is advantageous for strengthening the restoring force acting on the folding piece 22. From this perspective, the curvature rate of the folding line 32 is preferably 1.9% or more. On the other hand, if the curvature rate of the folding line 32 is too large, the restoring force may become excessively strong, making it difficult to take out the article from the take-out port. From this perspective, the curvature rate of the folding line 32 is preferably 9.7% or less, and more preferably 4.8% or less.

[0028] The curvature rate of the crease 34 is smaller than that of the crease 32. Thus, making the curvature rate of the crease 34 smaller is also advantageous for facilitating the bending of the bent piece 24. As a result, it becomes easier to widely secure the gap 50 between the bent piece 22 and the bent piece 24 in the height direction of the main body 10. From such a perspective, it is preferable that the curvature rate of the crease 34 is 3 / 4 or less of the curvature rate of the crease 32. On the other hand, if the curvature rate of the crease 34 is too small, the bending angle of the bent piece 24 may become excessive. From such a perspective, it is preferable that the curvature rate of the crease 34 is 1 / 4 or more of the curvature rate of the crease 32.

[0029] The cut line 42 is wavy. In this case, irregularities are generated on the leading edges of the bent piece 22 and the bent piece 24. Thereby, the holding force of the bent piece 22 and the bent piece 24 on the article can be strengthened.

[0030] The cut line 42 has a shape without corners. Thereby, when taking out, it becomes difficult for the article to be caught on the leading edges of the bent piece 22 and the bent piece 24, so it becomes easier to smoothly take out the article.

[0031] When the cut line 42 depicts a sine curve, it contributes to the improvement of the aesthetic appearance of the take-out port forming portion 20 and thus the article storage box 1.

[0032] Making the half-wavelength d3 of the cut line 42 smaller is advantageous for strengthening the holding force of the bent piece 22 and the bent piece 24 on the article because the irregularities on the leading edges of the bent piece 22 and the bent piece 24 become finer. From such a perspective, it is preferable that the half-wavelength d3 is 10 mm or less, and more preferably 5 mm or less. On the other hand, if the half-wavelength d3 is too small, the article is likely to be caught on the leading edges of the bent piece 22 and the bent piece 24. From such a perspective, it is preferable that the half-wavelength d3 is 3 mm or more.

[0033] Increasing the total amplitude d4 of the cutting line 42 is advantageous for enhancing the holding force of the bent pieces 22 and 24 on the article because the unevenness difference between the leading edges of the bent pieces 22 and 24 increases. From this perspective, the total amplitude d4 is preferably 3 mm or more. On the other hand, if the total amplitude d4 is too large, the smooth removal of the article will be hindered because the article will deeply enter the concave portion. From this perspective, the total amplitude d4 is preferably 10 mm or less, and more preferably 5 mm or less.

[0034] In the article storage box 1, a plastic film is not provided at the outlet. This contributes to the reduction of waste plastic, so the article storage box 1 also has the advantage of being environmentally friendly. (Second Embodiment)

[0035] FIGS. 7 and 8 are perspective views showing a second embodiment of the article storage box according to the present invention. FIG. 9 is a side view showing the second embodiment of the article storage box according to the present invention. The article storage box 2 is an article storage box in which a plurality of articles are stored in a stacked state, and includes a main body 110.

[0036] The main body 110 has a box shape and is composed of a bottom surface portion 120, side surface portions 132 (first side surface portion), 134 (second side surface portion), 136 (third side surface portion), 138 (fourth side surface portion), and an upper surface portion 140. The main body 110 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. FIGS. 7 and 8 are perspective views seen from the upper surface portion 140 side and the bottom surface portion 120 side, respectively. FIG. 9 is a side view seen from the side surface portion 134 side. The side surface portions 132 and 134 face each other. The side surface portions 136 and 138 also face each other. The widths of the side surface portions 132 and 134 are larger than the widths of the side surface portions 136 and 138. An outlet forming portion 20 is provided on the upper surface portion 140. The configuration of the outlet forming portion 20 is as described in the first embodiment. However, in this embodiment, a detailed illustration of the outlet forming portion 20 is omitted. The main body 110 is configured to be deformable into a state where it is lifted from the bottom. As the material of the main body 110, for example, paper such as cardboard can be used.

[0037] The main body 110 has a cut line 150 (first cut line), a cut line 160 (second cut line), a tongue piece portion 170, and a slit portion 180. The cut line 150 is formed from the bottom surface portion 120 to the side surface portion 132. The cut line 150 is formed along a single continuous line. The cut line 150 is a perforation. The cut line 150 is composed of a bottom surface cut portion 151 (first bottom surface cut portion), a bottom surface cut portion 152 (second bottom surface cut portion), a bottom surface cut portion 153 (third bottom surface cut portion), a side surface cut portion 154 (first side surface cut portion), and a side surface cut portion 155 (second side surface cut portion). The bottom surface cut portions 151 to 153 are formed on the bottom surface portion 120. The side surface cut portions 154 and 155 are formed on the side surface portion 132. The bottom surface cut portion 151 and the bottom surface cut portion 152, and the side surface cut portion 154 and the side surface cut portion 155 are all linear. In the present embodiment, the bottom surface cut portion 153 is also linear.

[0038] The bottom surface cut portion 151 and the bottom surface cut portion 152 extend from the side surface portion 132 toward the side surface portion 134. The bottom surface cut portion 151 and the bottom surface cut portion 152 extend perpendicular to the side surface portion 132. The bottom surface cut portion 153 connects the bottom surface cut portion 151 and the bottom surface cut portion 152. Specifically, the bottom surface cut portion 153 connects one end of the bottom surface cut portion 151 and one end of the bottom surface cut portion 152. One end of the bottom surface cut portion 151 and one end of the bottom surface cut portion 152 are located in the middle portion of the bottom surface portion 120. Here, the middle portion of the bottom surface portion 120 refers to a portion other than the edges (boundaries with the side surface portions 132, 134, 136, 138) in the bottom surface portion 120. The bottom surface cut portion 153 extends parallel to the side surface portion 132.

[0039] The side cut portions 154 and 155 are each continuous with the bottom cut portions 151 and 152. That is, one end of the side cut portion 154 and one end of the side cut portion 155 are connected to the other end of the bottom cut portion 151 and the other end of the bottom cut portion 152, respectively. The side cut portions 154 and 155 extend in the height direction of the main body 110 (the vertical direction in FIGS. 7 and 8). The other ends of the side cut portions 154 and 155 are located in the middle portion of the side surface portion 132. Here, the middle portion of the side surface portion 132 refers to a portion other than the edges in the side surface portion 132 (the boundary with the bottom surface portion 120, the boundaries with the side surface portions 136 and 138, and the boundary with the upper surface portion 140).

[0040] The cut line 160 is formed in the side surface portion 134. The cut line 160 is formed along a single continuous line. The cut line 160 is a perforation. The cut line 160 includes a vertical cut portion 161 (the first vertical cut portion), a vertical cut portion 162 (the second vertical cut portion), and a horizontal cut portion 163. The cut line 160 consists only of the vertical cut portion 161, the vertical cut portion 162, and the horizontal cut portion 163. The vertical cut portion 161, the vertical cut portion 162, and the horizontal cut portion 163 are all straight. The vertical cut portion 161 and the vertical cut portion 162 extend in the height direction of the main body 110. The horizontal cut portion 163 connects one end of the vertical cut portion 161 and one end of the vertical cut portion 162. One end of the vertical cut portion 161 and one end of the vertical cut portion 162 are located in the middle portion of the side surface portion 134. The other ends of the vertical cut portion 161 and the vertical cut portion 162 are also located in the middle portion of the side surface portion 134. Here, the middle portion of the side surface portion 134 refers to a portion other than the edges in the side surface portion 134 (the boundary with the bottom surface portion 120, the boundaries with the side surface portions 136 and 138, and the boundary with the upper surface portion 140). The horizontal cut portion 163 extends parallel to the bottom surface portion 120.

[0041] FIGS. 10, 11, and 12 are a perspective view, a plan view, and a side view, respectively, showing the deformed main body 110. FIG. 10 is a perspective view seen from the bottom surface portion 120 side. FIG. 12 is a side view seen from the side surface portion 132 side. Further, FIG. 13 is a view for explaining the structure of the end surface along the line A-A in FIG. 11.

[0042] The tongue piece portion 170 is a portion that becomes a tongue piece 172 connected to the middle portion of the side surface portion 132 in a state where a cut is made in the main body 110 (bottom surface portion 120 and side surface portion 132) along the cut line 150. The tongue piece 172 is composed of a single plate formed by a part of the bottom surface portion 120 and a part of the side surface portion 132. In the present embodiment, the shape of the tongue piece 172 is rectangular. A fold line 133 for bending the tongue piece 172 toward the side surface portion 134 is provided on the side surface portion 132. The fold line 133 is provided at a position that overlaps a slit portion 180 described later in a side view. The fold line 133 connects the other end of the side cut portion 154 and the other end of the side cut portion 155. The fold line 133 is parallel to the bottom surface portion 120. It is preferable that a fold is formed in advance along the fold line 133 so that the tongue piece 172 can be easily bent along the fold line 133. However, the fold line 133 may consist only of a line printed on the side surface portion 132 for informing the user of the position where the fold is to be made.

[0043] The length of the tongue piece 172 is preferably 1.1 times or more, more preferably 1.2 times or more, of the distance d10 (see FIG. 8) from the side surface portion 132 to the side surface portion 134. Also, the length of the tongue piece 172 is preferably 1 cm or more, more preferably 2 cm or more, larger than the distance d10. Here, the length of the tongue piece 172 is the maximum dimension of the tongue piece 172 in the direction perpendicular to the side surface portion 132 when the tongue piece 172 is spread on a plane parallel to the bottom surface portion 120. In the present embodiment, the length of the tongue piece 172 is equal to the sum of the lengths d11 of each bottom cut portion 151, 152 and the lengths d12 of each side cut portion 154, 155. The width w11 of the tongue piece 172 is preferably 1 / 2 or more, more preferably 3 / 4 or more, of the width w10 of the side surface portion 132. Here, the width w11 is the maximum dimension of the tongue piece 172 in the direction perpendicular to the side surface portions 136 and 138.

[0044] The slit portion 180 is a portion that is located in the middle of the side surface portion 134 and is a slit 182 into which the tongue piece 172 can be inserted with a cut formed in the main body 110 (side surface portion 134) along the cut line 160. The slit 182 is a horizontally long opening that extends parallel to the bottom surface portion 120. The tongue piece 172 is configured to be parallel to the bottom surface portion 120 when inserted into the slit 182. The side surface portion 134 is provided with a fold line 135 for folding a portion 180a surrounded by the cut line 160 (the longitudinal cut portions 161 and 162 and the transverse cut portion 163) to the outside of the main body 110. The fold line 135 connects the other end of the longitudinal cut portion 161 and the other end of the longitudinal cut portion 162. The fold line 135 is parallel to the bottom surface portion 120. It is preferable that the fold line 135 is pre-formed with a crease so that the portion 180a can be easily folded along the fold line 135. However, the fold line 135 may consist only of a line printed on the side surface portion 134 for notifying the user of the position where the fold is to be made.

[0045] Regarding the height direction of the main body 110, the distance h11 (see FIG. 9) from the bottom surface portion 120 to the slit portion 180 is preferably at least 1 / 2 of the height h10 of the main body 110. Similarly, regarding the height direction of the main body 110, the distance from the bottom surface portion 120 to the fold line 133 (equal to the length d12 of each side surface cut portion 154, 155) is also preferably at least 1 / 2 of the height h10.

[0046] Next, an example of a method for deforming the main body 110 will be described. First, a cut is made in the main body 110 along the cut line 160. Then, along the fold line 135, the portion 180a surrounded by the cut line 160 is bent outward to turn the slit portion 180 into a slit 182. Next, a cut is made in the main body 110 along the cut line 150 to turn the tongue piece portion 170 into a tongue piece 172. Subsequently, while bending the tongue piece 172 along the fold line 133 toward the side surface portion 134, it is inserted into the slit 182. Thereby, the main body 110 can be deformed so that the tongue piece 172 is inserted into the slit 182 (see FIGS. 10 to 13). In the deformed main body 110, an article (tissue paper 190) is placed on the tongue piece 172 as shown in FIG. 13. By raising the bottom of the article storage box 2 (main body 110) in this way and bringing the tissue paper 190 closer to the upper surface portion 140, even when the remaining amount of the tissue paper 190 decreases, the tissue paper 190 can be smoothly taken out from the outlet. At this time, the distance from the tongue piece 172 to the upper surface portion 140 is preferably 3 cm or more and 6 cm or less. In FIGS. 11 and 12, the illustration of the tissue paper 190 is omitted.

[0047] Characters or a pattern are printed on the protruding portion 172a of the tongue piece 172 (see FIG. 11). The protruding portion 172a is a portion that protrudes from the slit 182 to the outside of the main body 110. The characters or pattern are printed on the upper surface of the protruding portion 172a (the surface on the upper surface portion 140 side). In FIG. 11, as an example, the character string "ABC" is printed on the upper surface of the protruding portion 172a. The said upper surface corresponds to a part of the inner surface of the bottom surface portion 120 in the main body 110 before deformation. That is, by pre-printing characters or a pattern on the said portion, a protruding portion 172a with characters or a pattern printed on the upper surface can be realized. Advertising phrases such as a company's PR text or advertisement may be printed on the protruding portion 172a. As the content of the company's PR text, for example, an introduction of the company's efforts regarding environmental issues can be considered.

[0048] Also, characters or patterns are printed on a specific portion 134a of the inner surface of the side surface portion 134. The specific portion 134a is a portion that overlaps with the tongue piece portion 170 (the portion of the tongue piece portion 170 that exists on the side surface portion 132) in a side view. In FIG. 12, as an example, a character string "XYZ" is printed on the specific portion 134a. However, in FIG. 10, the illustration of the character string is omitted. A promotional phrase may be printed on the specific portion 134a.

[0049] In addition, a fragrance portion 112 may be provided in a lower portion 110a of the inner surface of the main body 110, for example, as shown in FIG. 14. The lower portion 110a is a portion that exists below the tongue piece 172 in a state where it is inserted into the slit 182. The lower portion 110a is composed of a part of the inner surface of the bottom surface portion 120 and a part of the inner surfaces of the respective side surface portions 132, 134, 136, 138. In FIG. 14, the fragrance portion 112 is provided in a specific portion 134a that is a part of the lower portion 110a. A fragrance is attached to the fragrance portion 112. The fragrance portion 112 can be realized, for example, by printing a fragrance on the lower portion 110a. A peelable seal 114 is attached to the fragrance portion 112. Here, "peelable" means that the seal 114 can be easily peeled off from the fragrance portion 112 without damaging the lower portion 110a and the fragrance portion 112. The seal 114 prevents the fragrance of the fragrance portion 112 from dissipating.

[0050] The effects of the article storage box 2 will be described. In the article storage box 2, a tongue piece portion 170 and a slit portion 180 are provided on the main body 110. From the tongue piece portion 170, a tongue piece 172 connected to the middle portion of the side surface portion 132 can be obtained. Also, from the slit portion 180, a slit 182 located in the middle portion of the side surface portion 134 and into which the tongue piece 172 can be inserted can be obtained. By inserting the tongue piece 172 into the slit 182, the tongue piece 172 can be spanned from the middle portion of the side surface portion 132 to the middle portion of the side surface portion 134. For this reason, when the remaining amount of the article decreases, by inserting the tongue piece 172 into the slit 182 so that the article is placed on the tongue piece 172, the bottom of the article storage box 2 can be lifted while the tongue piece 172 is in surface contact with the article. Therefore, an article storage box 2 capable of stably supporting the article when the bottom is lifted is realized without providing a separate member for lifting the bottom from the main body 110.

[0051] Incidentally, in an article storage box, it is advantageous to suppress the product price per article by storing as many articles as possible. However, to increase the number of articles that can be stored in one article storage box, the height of the main body must be increased. Usually, when the height of the main body is increased, there is a problem that it becomes difficult to take out the article when the remaining amount decreases. In this regard, according to the article storage box 2 capable of lifting the bottom, even when the remaining amount decreases, the article can be easily taken out, so the above problem caused by increasing the height of the main body 110 can be solved. Also, by increasing the height of the main body 110, a wider space for printing characters or patterns can be secured. Furthermore, since the used main body 110 becomes garbage, storing a large number of articles in one main body 110 also leads to a reduction in garbage.

[0052] The tongue piece 172 is in a state of being connected to the side surface portion 132 without being separated from the main body 110. In this case, since a part of the tongue piece 172 is fixed to the side surface portion 132, it is possible to make it difficult for the tongue piece 172 to accidentally come out of the slit 182.

[0053] The tongue piece 172 is configured to be parallel to the bottom surface portion 120 in a state of being inserted into the slit 182. This also contributes to the stable support of the articles in the article storage box 2 after the bottom is lifted.

[0054] It is advantageous to increase the distance h11 from the bottom surface portion 120 to the slit portion 180 in the height direction of the main body 110 in order to enhance the bottom-lifting effect of the article storage box 2. From this perspective, the distance h11 is preferably at least 1 / 2 of the height h10 of the main body 110. On the other hand, if the distance h11 is too large, the amount of articles that can be stored in the article storage box 2 after deformation will be extremely small. From this perspective, the distance h11 is preferably 4 / 5 or less of the height h10.

[0055] A fold line 133 is provided on the side surface portion 132. This makes it easier to neatly bend the tongue piece 172 at a predetermined position.

[0056] The fold line 133 is provided at a position that overlaps the slit portion 180 in a side view. This makes it easier to arrange the tongue piece 172 inserted into the slit 182 parallel to the bottom surface portion 120.

[0057] Increasing the length of the tongue piece 172 is advantageous for preventing the tongue piece 172 from accidentally coming out of the slit 182. From this perspective, the length of the tongue piece 172 is preferably 1.1 times or more, more preferably 1.2 times or more, of the distance d10 from the side surface portion 132 to the side surface portion 134. From the same perspective, the length of the tongue piece 172 is preferably 1 cm or more, more preferably 2 cm or more, larger than the distance d10. On the other hand, if the length of the tongue piece 172 is too large, it may become difficult to secure the tongue piece portion 170 in the main body 110 before deformation. From this perspective, the length of the tongue piece 172 is preferably 1.5 times or less of the distance d10. From the same perspective, the difference between the length of the tongue piece 172 and the distance d10 is preferably 5 cm or less.

[0058] The cut line 150 consists of a bottom cut portion 151 to a bottom cut portion 153, as well as a side cut portion 154 and a side cut portion 155. Thereby, with a simple configuration, the cut line 150 for forming the tongue piece 172 can be realized.

[0059] The bottom cut portion 151 and the bottom cut portion 152, as well as the side cut portion 154 and the side cut portion 155, are all linear. Thereby, the operation of making cuts along each of the bottom cut portions 151, 152 and each of the side cut portions 154, 155 becomes easy.

[0060] The bottom cut portion 151 and the bottom cut portion 152 extend perpendicular to the side portion 132. In this case, the length of each of the bottom cut portions 151, 152 can be made the shortest. This also facilitates the operation of making cuts along each of the bottom cut portions 151, 152.

[0061] The side cut portion 154 and the side cut portion 155 extend in the height direction of the main body 110. In this case, the length of each of the side cut portions 154, 155 can be made the shortest. This also facilitates the operation of making cuts along each of the side cut portions 154, 155.

[0062] The bottom cut portion 153 is linear. Thereby, the operation of making a cut along the bottom cut portion 153 becomes easy.

[0063] The bottom cut portion 153 extends parallel to the side portion 132. Thereby, the dimension of the tongue piece 172 in the direction perpendicular to the side portion 132 can be made constant.

[0064] Increasing the width w11 of the tongue piece 172 is advantageous for stably supporting the article in the article storage box 2 after bottom lifting because the tongue piece 172 comes into contact with a wide range of the article. Further, by increasing the width w11, debris generated from the article (e.g., paper powder generated from a tissue paper) is less likely to fall outside the main body 110, and the article is less likely to come into contact with the outside air, which is hygienic. From this perspective, the width w11 is preferably at least 1 / 2 of the width w10 of the side surface portion 132, and more preferably at least 3 / 4. On the other hand, if the width w11 is too large, it may be difficult to secure the tongue piece portion 170 in the main body 110 before deformation. From this perspective, the width w11 is preferably 9 / 10 or less of the width w10.

[0065] The widths of the side surface portions 132 and 134 are larger than the widths of the side surface portions 136 and 138. By providing the tongue piece portion 170 and the slit portion 180 in the pair of side surface portions (side surface portion 132 and side surface portion 134) having a relatively large width in this way, it becomes easier to increase the width w11 of the tongue piece 172 while sufficiently securing the length of the tongue piece 172.

[0066] The cut line 160 includes a vertical cut portion 161, a vertical cut portion 162, and a horizontal cut portion 163. Thereby, a cut line 160 for forming the slit 182 can be realized with a simple configuration.

[0067] The vertical cut portion 161, the vertical cut portion 162, and the horizontal cut portion 163 are all linear. This facilitates the operation of making cuts along each of the vertical cut portions 161, 162, and the horizontal cut portion 163.

[0068] The cut line 160 consists only of the vertical cut portion 161, the vertical cut portion 162, and the horizontal cut portion 163. In this case, since the portion 180a surrounded by the cut line 160 is not separated from the main body 110, it is possible to abut the portion 180a against the protruding portion 172a of the tongue piece 172. Thereby, it is possible to further reduce the likelihood of the tongue piece 172 accidentally coming out of the slit 182.

[0069] Characters or patterns are printed on the protruding portion 172a of the tongue piece 172. By printing characters or patterns on the protruding portion 172a that is visible from the outside in the main body 110 after such deformation, the aesthetics of the main body 110 after deformation can be enhanced.

[0070] The characters or patterns are printed on the upper surface of the protruding portion 172a. By printing on the upper surface that is easy to view in this way, the characters or patterns can be made prominent.

[0071] When a promotional phrase is printed on the protruding portion 172a, the protruding portion 172a can be utilized as a space for promotion. If an advertiser is solicited, it is also possible to obtain advertising fee income. By applying such income to the manufacturing cost of the article storage box 2, the product price of the article storage box 2 can be suppressed.

[0072] Characters or patterns are printed on the specific portion 134a on the inner surface of the side surface portion 134. By printing characters or patterns on the specific portion 134a that is visible from the outside in the main body 110 after such deformation, the aesthetics of the main body 110 after deformation can be enhanced.

[0073] When a promotional phrase is printed on the specific portion 134a, the specific portion 134a can be utilized as a space for promotion. If an advertiser is solicited, it is also possible to obtain advertising fee income. By applying such income to the manufacturing cost of the article storage box 2, the product price of the article storage box 2 can be suppressed.

[0074] When a fragrance portion 112 is provided in the lower part 110a on the inner surface of the main body 110, it is possible to make the surrounding of the main body 110 after deformation waft with fragrance. That is, by peeling off the seal 114 after deforming the main body 110, the fragrance of the fragrance portion 112 can be diffused around the main body 110. Also, since the seal 114 is attached to the fragrance portion 112, the user can select whether to make the surrounding of the main body 110 waft with fragrance or not by peeling off the seal 114 or not.

[0075] When the fragrance part 112 is provided at the specific part 134a on the inner surface of the side surface part 134, since the specific part 134a is a part within the lower part 110a that is easily accessible by hand, the operation of peeling off the seal 114 becomes easy. Other effects of the article storage box 2 are the same as those of the article storage box 1.

[0076] In the present embodiment, the case where the shape of the tongue piece 172 is rectangular has been exemplified. However, the tongue piece 172 may have a tapered shape as shown in FIG. 15, for example. In that case, it becomes easier to insert the tongue piece 172 into the slit 182.

[0077] In the present embodiment, the case where the horizontal cut-in part 163 of the cut line 160 is linear has been exemplified. However, the horizontal cut-in part 163 may have a wavy shape as shown in FIG. 16, for example. In that case, since the tongue piece 172 inserted into the slit 182 can be sandwiched from above and below by the convex part, it is possible to further reduce the likelihood of the tongue piece 172 accidentally coming out of the slit 182.

[0078] In the present embodiment, the main body 110 may have a plurality of slit parts 180 as shown in FIG. 17, for example. The plurality of slit parts 180 are provided at different positions in the height direction of the main body 110. In this example, a plurality of fold lines 133 are provided on the side surface part 132 as shown in FIG. 18. The plurality of fold lines 133 are provided at different positions in the height direction of the main body 110. Each fold line 133 is provided at a position that overlaps each slit part 180 in side view. That is, the fold line 133 provided on the upper side in the side surface part 132 overlaps the slit part 180 provided on the upper side in the side surface part 134, and the fold line 133 provided on the lower side in the side surface part 132 overlaps the slit part 180 provided on the lower side in the side surface part 134. When inserting the tongue piece 172 into the upper slit 182, it is preferable to bend the tongue piece 172 along the upper fold line 133, and when inserting the tongue piece 172 into the lower slit 182, it is preferable to bend the tongue piece 172 along the lower fold line 133. The side cut-in part 154 and the side cut-in part 155 pass through the ends of the lower fold line 133 and extend to the ends of the upper fold line 133.

[0079] When a plurality of slit portions 180 are provided in this manner, the height of the tongue piece 172 (the distance from the bottom surface portion 120) can be adjusted according to which slit 182 the tongue piece 172 is inserted into. As a result, it becomes possible to select the degree of bottom lifting according to the remaining amount of the article. Further, by providing a plurality of fold lines 133, it becomes easier to arrange the tongue piece 172 in parallel with the bottom surface portion 120 regardless of which slit 182 the tongue piece 172 is inserted into.

[0080] In the present embodiment, the case where the cut line 160 is located below the fold line 135 is illustrated. However, the cut line 160 may be located above the fold line 135, for example, as shown in FIG. 19.

[0081] In the present embodiment, the case where the cut line 160 is formed along a single non-circular line is illustrated. However, the cut line 160 may be formed along a single circular line, for example, as shown in FIG. 20. In that case, the portion 180a surrounded by the cut line 160 is separated from the side surface portion 134, and a slit 182 having the same shape and size as the portion 180a is obtained.

[0082] In the present embodiment, the case where the cut line 160 is formed along a plurality of line segments is illustrated. However, the cut line 160 may be formed along a single line segment, for example, as shown in FIG. 21. In the figure, the cut line 160 is straight as a whole.

[0083] In the present embodiment, the case where the cut line 150 and the cut line 160 are perforations is illustrated. That is, the case is illustrated where the cut lines 150 and 160 are configured to form cuts only when a force is applied to both sides of each of the cut lines 150 and 160. However, the cuts may be made in advance in each of the cut lines 150 and 160. (Third Embodiment)

[0084] Figs. 22 and 23 are perspective views showing a third embodiment of the article storage box according to the present invention. Fig. 24 is a bottom view showing the third embodiment of the article storage box according to the present invention. Figs. 25 and 26 are side views showing the third embodiment of the article storage box according to the present invention. The article storage box 3 is an article storage box in which a plurality of articles are stored in a stacked state, and includes a main body 210.

[0085] The main body 210 is box-shaped and includes a bottom surface portion 220, side surface portions 232 (first side surface portion), 234 (second side surface portion), 236 (third side surface portion), 238 (fourth side surface portion), and a top surface portion 240. The main body 210 is rectangular parallelepiped-shaped. Figs. 22 and 23 are perspective views seen from the top surface portion 240 side and the bottom surface portion 220 side, respectively. Figs. 25 and 26 are side views seen from the side surface portion 232 side and the side surface portion 234 side, respectively. The side surface portions 232 and 234 face each other. The side surface portions 236 and 238 also face each other. The widths of the side surface portions 232 and 234 are larger than the widths of the side surface portions 236 and 238. An outlet forming portion 20 is provided on the top surface portion 240. The configuration of the outlet forming portion 20 is as described in the first embodiment. However, in this embodiment, detailed illustration of the outlet forming portion 20 is omitted. The main body 210 is configured to be deformable into a state where it is raised from the bottom. As the material of the main body 210, for example, paper such as cardboard can be used.

[0086] The main body 210 has a cut line 250 (first cut line), a cut line 262 (second cut line), a cut line 264 (third cut line), a cut piece portion 270, a slit portion 282 (first slit portion), and a slit portion 284 (second slit portion). The cut line 250 is formed in at least one of the bottom surface portion 220, the side surface portion 232, and the side surface portion 234. In the present embodiment, the cut line 250 is formed only in the bottom surface portion 220. As shown in FIG. 24, the cut line 250 is formed along an annular single line. The cut line 250 is a perforation. The cut line 250 includes a cut portion 251 (first cut portion), a cut portion 252 (second cut portion), a cut portion 253 (third cut portion), and a cut portion 254 (fourth cut portion). The cut portion 251 and the cut portion 252 are straight. In the present embodiment, the cut portion 253 and the cut portion 254 are also straight.

[0087] The cut portion 251 and the cut portion 252 extend parallel to the side surface portion 232. The cut portion 253 connects one end of the cut portion 251 and one end of the cut portion 252. One end of the cut portion 251 and one end of the cut portion 252 are located in the middle portion of the bottom surface portion 220. Here, the middle portion of the bottom surface portion 220 refers to a portion other than the edges (boundaries with the respective side surface portions 232, 234, 236, 238) in the bottom surface portion 220. The cut portion 254 connects the other end of the cut portion 251 and the other end of the cut portion 252. The other end of the cut portion 251 and the other end of the cut portion 252 are located in the middle portion of the bottom surface portion 220. The cut portion 253 and the cut portion 254 extend perpendicular to the side surface portion 232.

[0088] The cut line 262 is formed on the side surface portion 232. As shown in FIG. 25, the cut line 262 is formed along a single continuous line. The cut line 262 is a perforation. The cut line 262 includes a vertical cut portion 262a (first vertical cut portion), a vertical cut portion 262b (second vertical cut portion), and a horizontal cut portion 262c. The cut line 262 consists only of the vertical cut portion 262a, the vertical cut portion 262b, and the horizontal cut portion 262c. The vertical cut portion 262a, the vertical cut portion 262b, and the horizontal cut portion 262c are all straight. The vertical cut portion 262a and the vertical cut portion 262b extend in the height direction of the main body 210. The horizontal cut portion 262c connects one end of the vertical cut portion 262a and one end of the vertical cut portion 262b. One end of the vertical cut portion 262a and one end of the vertical cut portion 262b are located at the middle portion of the side surface portion 232. The other end of the vertical cut portion 262a and the other end of the vertical cut portion 262b are also located at the middle portion of the side surface portion 232. Here, the middle portion of the side surface portion 232 refers to a portion other than the edges (the boundary with the bottom surface portion 220, the boundaries with the respective side surface portions 236, 238, and the boundary with the upper surface portion 240) in the side surface portion 232. The horizontal cut portion 262c extends parallel to the bottom surface portion 220.

[0089] The cut line 264 is formed on the side surface portion 234. As shown in FIG. 26, the cut line 264 is formed along a single continuous line. The cut line 264 is a perforation. The cut line 264 includes a vertical cut portion 264a (first vertical cut portion), a vertical cut portion 264b (second vertical cut portion), and a horizontal cut portion 264c. The cut line 264 consists only of the vertical cut portion 264a, the vertical cut portion 264b, and the horizontal cut portion 264c. The vertical cut portion 264a, the vertical cut portion 264b, and the horizontal cut portion 264c are all straight. The vertical cut portion 264a and the vertical cut portion 264b extend in the height direction of the main body 210. The horizontal cut portion 264c connects one end of the vertical cut portion 264a and one end of the vertical cut portion 264b. One end of the vertical cut portion 264a and one end of the vertical cut portion 264b are located in the middle portion of the side surface portion 234. The other end of the vertical cut portion 264a and the other end of the vertical cut portion 264b are also located in the middle portion of the side surface portion 234. Here, the middle portion of the side surface portion 234 refers to a portion other than the edges (the boundary with the bottom surface portion 220, the boundaries with the side surface portions 236 and 238, and the boundary with the upper surface portion 240) in the side surface portion 234. The horizontal cut portion 264c extends parallel to the bottom surface portion 220.

[0090] FIGS. 27 and 28 are perspective views showing the deformed main body 210. FIGS. 27 and 28 are perspective views seen from the side surface portion 232 side and the side surface portion 234 side, respectively. FIGS. 29 and 30 are a plan view and a bottom view showing the deformed main body 210, respectively. Further, FIG. 31 is a view for explaining the structure of the end surface along the line B-B in FIG. 29.

[0091] The cut piece portion 270 is a portion that becomes a cut piece 272 separated from the main body 210 in a state where a cut is made in the main body 210 (bottom surface portion 220) along the cut line 250. The cut piece 272 is constituted by a single plate that is a part of the bottom surface portion 220. In the present embodiment, the shape of the cut piece 272 is rectangular.

[0092] The length d21 of the slice 272 (see FIG. 24) is preferably 1.2 times or more, more preferably 1.4 times or more, the distance d20 from the side surface portion 232 to the side surface portion 234. Also, the length d21 is preferably 2 cm or more, more preferably 4 cm or more, larger than the distance d20. The length d21 is, for example, 14 cm or more and 20 cm or less. Here, the length d21 is the maximum dimension of the slice 272 in the insertion direction of the slice 272 with respect to the slit portions 282 and 284 described later. In the present embodiment, the length d21 is equal to the length of each cut portion 251, 252. The width w21 of the slice 272 is preferably 1 / 4 or more, more preferably 1 / 2 or more, the width w20 of the side surface portion 232. The width w21 is, for example, 6 cm or more and 10 cm or less. Here, the width w21 is the maximum dimension of the slice 272 in the direction perpendicular to the above insertion direction. In the present embodiment, the width w21 is equal to the length of each cut portion 253, 254.

[0093] The slit portion 282 is a portion that becomes a slit 283 (first slit) that is located in the middle of the side surface portion 232 and into which the slice 272 can be inserted with a cut formed in the main body 210 (side surface portion 232) along the cut line 262. The slit 283 is a horizontally long opening that extends parallel to the bottom surface portion 220. In the side surface portion 232, a fold line 233 is provided for bending a portion 282a surrounded by the cut line 262 (vertical cut portions 262a and 262b and horizontal cut portion 262c) to the outside of the main body 210. The fold line 233 connects the other end of the vertical cut portion 262a and the other end of the vertical cut portion 262b. The fold line 233 is parallel to the bottom surface portion 220. It is preferable that a crease is formed in advance along the fold line 233 so that the portion 282a can be easily bent along the fold line 233. However, the fold line 233 may consist only of a line printed on the side surface portion 232 for notifying the user of the position where the fold is formed.

[0094] The slit portion 284 is a portion that forms a slit 285 (second slit) that is located in the middle of the side surface portion 234 and into which the cut piece 272 can be inserted, with a cut formed in the main body 210 (side surface portion 234) along the cut line 264. The slit 285 is a horizontally long opening that extends parallel to the bottom surface portion 220. The cut piece 272 is configured to be parallel to the bottom surface portion 220 when inserted into the slit 283 and the slit 285. The side surface portion 234 is provided with a folding line 235 for folding a portion 284a surrounded by the cut line 264 (vertical cut portion 264a, vertical cut portion 264b, and horizontal cut portion 264c) to the outside of the main body 210. The folding line 235 connects the other end of the vertical cut portion 264a and the other end of the vertical cut portion 264b. The folding line 235 is parallel to the bottom surface portion 220. It is preferable that the folding line 235 is pre-formed with a fold line so that the portion 284a can be easily folded along the folding line 235. However, the folding line 235 may consist only of a line printed on the side surface portion 234 for notifying the user of the position where the fold is formed.

[0095] Regarding the height direction of the main body 210, the distance h21 (see FIG. 25) from the bottom surface portion 220 to the slit portion 282 is preferably at least 1 / 2 of the height h20 of the main body 210. Similarly, regarding the height direction of the main body 210, the distance h22 (see FIG. 26) from the bottom surface portion 220 to the slit portion 284 is also preferably at least 1 / 2 of the height h20. The slit portion 282 and the slit portion 284 are formed at positions overlapping each other in a side view.

[0096] Next, an example of a method for deforming the main body 210 will be described. First, a cut is made in the main body 210 along the cut line 262. Then, along the fold line 233, the portion 282a surrounded by the cut line 262 is bent outward to turn the slit portion 282 into the slit 283. Also, a cut is made in the main body 210 along the cut line 264. Then, along the fold line 235, the portion 284a surrounded by the cut line 264 is bent outward to turn the slit portion 284 into the slit 285. Next, a cut is made in the main body 210 along the cut line 250 and the cut piece portion 270 is separated from the main body 210 to turn the cut piece portion 270 into the cut piece 272. Subsequently, the cut piece 272 is inserted into the slits 283 and 285 so that its short side is parallel to the side surface portion 232. At this time, in order to place the article between the upper surface portion 240 and the cut piece 272, it is preferable to insert the cut piece 272 with the main body 210 upside down. Thereby, the main body 210 can be deformed so that the cut piece 272 is in a state of being inserted into the slits 283 and 285 (see FIGS. 27 to 31).

[0097] In the deformed main body 210, the article (tissue paper 290) is placed on the cut piece 272 as shown in FIG. 31. In this way, by raising the bottom of the article storage box 3 (main body 210) and bringing the tissue paper 290 closer to the upper surface portion 240, even when the remaining amount of the tissue paper 290 decreases, the tissue paper 290 can be smoothly taken out from the outlet. At this time, the distance from the cut piece 272 to the upper surface portion 240 is preferably 3 cm or more and 6 cm or less. In FIGS. 27 to 30, the illustration of the tissue paper 290 is omitted.

[0098] On the protruding portion 272a of the slice 272 (see Fig. 29), characters or patterns are printed. The protruding portion 272a is the portion that protrudes from the inside of the main body 210 to the outside through each slit 283, 285. The characters or patterns are printed on the upper surface of the protruding portion 272a (the surface on the side of the upper surface portion 240). In Fig. 29, as an example, the character string "ABC" is printed on the upper surface of the protruding portion 272a. The said upper surface corresponds to a part of the inner surface of the bottom surface portion 220 in the main body 210 before deformation. That is, by pre-printing characters or patterns on this portion, it is possible to realize the protruding portion 272a with characters or patterns printed on the upper surface. On the protruding portion 272a, promotional phrases such as the company's PR text or advertisements may be printed. As the content of the company's PR text, for example, an introduction to the company's efforts regarding environmental issues can be considered.

[0099] Also, characters or patterns are printed on the lower portion 210a of the inner surface of the main body 210. The lower portion 210a is the portion that exists below the slice 272 in the state of being inserted into the slit 283 and the slit 285. The lower portion 210a is composed of a part of the inner surface of the bottom surface portion 220 and a part of the inner surfaces of the respective side surface portions 232, 234, 236, 238. Promotional phrases may be printed on the lower portion 210a.

[0100] Note that, as shown in Fig. 32 for example, a fragrance portion 212 may be provided on the lower portion 210a. In the same figure, the fragrance portion 212 is provided on the inner surface of the side surface portion 234. A fragrance is attached to the fragrance portion 212. The fragrance portion 212 can be realized, for example, by printing a fragrance on the lower portion 210a. A peelable seal 214 is attached to the fragrance portion 212. Here, "peelable" means that the seal 214 can be easily peeled off from the fragrance portion 212 without damaging the lower portion 210a and the fragrance portion 212. The seal 214 prevents the fragrance of the fragrance portion 212 from dissipating.

[0101] The effects of the article storage box 3 will be described. In the article storage box 3, a cut portion 270, a slit portion 282, and a slit portion 284 are provided in the main body 210. From the cut portion 270, a cut piece 272 separated from the main body 210 can be obtained. Further, from the slit portion 282 and the slit portion 284, slits 283 and 285 that are located in the middle portions of the side surface portion 232 and the side surface portion 234, respectively, and into which the cut piece 272 can be inserted are obtained. By inserting the cut piece 272 into the slits 283 and 285, the cut piece 272 can be spanned from the middle portion of the side surface portion 232 to the middle portion of the side surface portion 234. Therefore, when the remaining amount of the article decreases, by inserting the cut piece 272 into the slits 283 and 285 so that the article is placed on the cut piece 272, the bottom of the article storage box 3 can be lifted while the cut piece 272 is in surface contact with the article. Accordingly, an article storage box 3 that can stably support the article when the bottom is lifted is realized without providing a separate member for lifting the bottom from the main body 210.

[0102] Further, after the cut piece 272 is separated from the main body 210, an opening remains in the trace of the cut portion 270. In the article storage box 3, it is also possible to replenish the article into the main body 210 through such an opening.

[0103] Incidentally, in an article storage box, it is more advantageous to suppress the product price per article by storing as many articles as possible. However, in order to increase the number of articles that can be stored in one article storage box, the height of the main body must be increased. Usually, when the height of the main body is increased, there is a problem that it becomes difficult to take out the article when the remaining amount decreases. In this regard, according to the article storage box 3 that can be lifted at the bottom, since the article can be easily taken out even when the remaining amount decreases, the above problem caused by increasing the height of the main body 210 can be solved. Further, by increasing the height of the main body 210, a wider space for printing characters or patterns can be secured. Furthermore, since the used main body 210 becomes garbage, storing a large number of articles in one main body 210 also leads to a reduction in garbage.

[0104] The slice 272 is in a state separated from the main body 210. In this case, since the slice 272 can be freely displaced with respect to the main body 210, it becomes easier to insert the slice 272 into the slits 283 and 285.

[0105] The slice 272 is configured to be parallel to the bottom surface portion 220 when inserted into the slits 283 and 285. This also contributes to the stable support of the articles in the article storage box 3 after the bottom is lifted.

[0106] It is advantageous to increase the distance h21 from the bottom surface portion 220 to the slit portion 282 in the height direction of the main body 210 in order to enhance the bottom-lifting effect of the article storage box 3. From this perspective, the distance h21 is preferably at least 1 / 2 of the height h20 of the main body 210. On the other hand, if the distance h21 is too large, the amount of articles that can be stored in the deformed article storage box 3 will be extremely small. From this perspective, the distance h21 is preferably at most 4 / 5 of the height h20.

[0107] It is advantageous to increase the distance h22 from the bottom surface portion 220 to the slit portion 284 in the height direction of the main body 210 in order to enhance the bottom-lifting effect of the article storage box 3. From this perspective, the distance h22 is preferably at least 1 / 2 of the height h20 of the main body 210. On the other hand, if the distance h22 is too large, the amount of articles that can be stored in the deformed article storage box 3 will be extremely small. From this perspective, the distance h22 is preferably at most 4 / 5 of the height h20.

[0108] The slit portion 282 and the slit portion 284 are formed at positions overlapping each other in side view. This makes it easier to arrange the slice 272 inserted into the slits 283 and 285 parallel to the bottom surface portion 220.

[0109] The cut line 250 is formed only on the bottom surface portion 220. In this case, since the cut line 250 does not pass through the boundaries between the bottom surface portion 220 and the side surface portions 232, 234, 236, 238, the operation of making a cut along the cut line 250 becomes easier.

[0110] The cut line 250 consists of cut portions 251 and 252, and cut portions 253 and 254. Thereby, with a simple configuration, the cut line 250 for forming the slice 272 can be realized.

[0111] The cut portions 251 and 252 are linear. Thereby, the operation of making cuts along each of the cut portions 251, 252 becomes easy.

[0112] The cut portions 253 and 254 are linear. Thereby, the operation of making cuts along each of the cut portions 253, 254 becomes easy.

[0113] The cut portions 253 and 254 extend perpendicular to the side surface portion 232. In this case, the lengths of the respective cut portions 253, 254 can be made the shortest. This also facilitates the operation of making cuts along each of the cut portions 253, 254.

[0114] It is advantageous to increase the length of the slice 272 to prevent the slice 272 from accidentally slipping out from the slits 283 and 285. From such a viewpoint, the length of the slice 272 is preferably 1.2 times or more, and more preferably 1.4 times or more, of the distance d20 from the side surface portion 232 to the side surface portion 234. From a similar viewpoint, the length of the slice 272 is preferably 2 cm or more greater than the distance d20, and more preferably 4 cm or more greater. On the other hand, if the length of the slice 272 is too large, it may become difficult to secure the slice portion 270 in the main body 210 before deformation. From such a viewpoint, the length of the slice 272 is preferably 1.8 times or less of the distance d20. From a similar viewpoint, the difference between the length of the slice 272 and the distance d20 is preferably 8 cm or less.

[0115] Increasing the width w21 of the slice 272 is advantageous for stably supporting the article in the article storage box 3 after bottom lifting because the slice 272 will contact a wider range of the article. Also, by increasing the width w21, debris generated from the article (e.g., paper powder generated from tissue paper) is less likely to fall outside the main body 210, and the article is less likely to come into contact with the outside air, which is hygienic. From this perspective, the width w21 is preferably at least 1 / 4 of the width w20 of the side surface portion 232, and more preferably at least 1 / 2. On the other hand, if the width w21 is too large, it may become difficult to secure the slice portion 270 in the main body 210 before deformation. From this perspective, the width w21 is preferably at most 3 / 4 of the width w20.

[0116] The widths of the side surface portions 232 and 234 are larger than the widths of the side surface portions 236 and 238. By providing the slit portions 282 and 284 in the pair of side surface portions (side surface portion 232 and side surface portion 234) with relatively wider widths in this way, it becomes easier to sufficiently secure the length of the slice 272.

[0117] The cut line 262 includes a vertical cut portion 262a, a vertical cut portion 262b, and a horizontal cut portion 262c. Thereby, with a simple configuration, the cut line 262 for forming the slit 283 can be realized.

[0118] The vertical cut portion 262a, the vertical cut portion 262b, and the horizontal cut portion 262c are all straight. This facilitates the operation of making cuts along each of the vertical cut portions 262a and 262b and the horizontal cut portion 262c.

[0119] The cut line 262 consists only of the vertical cut portion 262a, the vertical cut portion 262b, and the horizontal cut portion 262c. In this case, since the portion 282a surrounded by the cut line 262 is not separated from the main body 210, it is possible to abut the portion 282a against the protruding portion 272a of the slice 272. Thereby, it is possible to further reduce the likelihood of the slice 272 accidentally coming out of the slit 283.

[0120] The cut line 264 includes a vertical cut portion 264a, a vertical cut portion 264b, and a horizontal cut portion 264c. Thereby, with a simple configuration, the cut line 264 for forming the slit 285 can be realized.

[0121] The vertical cut portion 264a, the vertical cut portion 264b, and the horizontal cut portion 264c are all straight. Thereby, the operation of making cuts along each of the vertical cut portions 264a, 264b and the horizontal cut portion 264c becomes easy.

[0122] The cut line 264 consists only of the vertical cut portion 264a, the vertical cut portion 264b, and the horizontal cut portion 264c. In this case, since the portion 284a surrounded by the cut line 264 is not separated from the main body 210, it is possible to bring the portion 284a into contact with the protruding portion 272a of the slice 272. Thereby, it is possible to further reduce the likelihood of the slice 272 accidentally slipping out from the slit 285.

[0123] Characters or patterns are printed on the protruding portion 272a of the slice 272. By printing characters or patterns on the protruding portion 272a that can be visually recognized from the outside in the thus-deformed main body 210, the aesthetic appearance of the deformed main body 210 can be enhanced.

[0124] The characters or patterns are printed on the upper surface of the protruding portion 272a. By printing on the upper surface that is easy to visually recognize in this way, the characters or patterns can be made prominent.

[0125] When a promotional phrase is printed on the protruding portion 272a, the protruding portion 272a can be utilized as a promotional space. If advertisers are solicited, it is also possible to obtain advertising revenue. By applying such revenue to the manufacturing cost of the article storage box 3, the product price of the article storage box 3 can be suppressed.

[0126] Characters or patterns are printed on the lower part 210a of the inner surface of the main body 210. By printing characters or patterns on the lower part 210a that can be visually recognized from the outside in the thus-deformed main body 210, the aesthetics of the deformed main body 210 can be enhanced.

[0127] When a promotional message is printed on the lower part 210a, the lower part 210a can be utilized as a promotional space. If advertisers are solicited, it is also possible to obtain advertising revenue. By applying such revenue to the manufacturing cost of the article storage box 3, the product price of the article storage box 3 can be suppressed.

[0128] When a scent part 212 is provided in the lower part 210a, it becomes possible to let fragrance waft around the deformed main body 210. That is, by peeling off the seal 214 after deforming the main body 210, the fragrance of the scent part 212 can be diffused around the main body 210. Also, since the seal 214 is attached to the scent part 212, the user can select whether to let fragrance waft around the main body 210 by peeling off the seal 214 or not. Other effects of the article storage box 3 are the same as those of the article storage box 1.

[0129] In this embodiment, the case where the shape of the slice 272 is rectangular is illustrated. However, the slice 272 may have a tapered shape as shown in FIG. 33, for example. In that case, by inserting the slice 272 into the slits 283 and 285 from the thin part at the tip, the operation of inserting the slice 272 becomes easier.

[0130] In this embodiment, the case where the horizontal cut-in part 262c of the cut line 262 is linear is illustrated. However, the horizontal cut-in part 262c may have a wavy shape as shown in FIG. 34, for example. In that case, since the slice 272 inserted into the slit 283 can be sandwiched from above and below by the convex part, it is possible to further reduce the likelihood of the slice 272 accidentally coming out of the slit 283.

[0131] In the present embodiment, the case where the lateral cutting portion 264c of the cut line 264 is linear has been exemplified. However, the lateral cutting portion 264c may be wavy as shown in FIG. 35, for example. In that case, since the slice 272 inserted into the slit 285 can be sandwiched from above and below by the convex portions, it is possible to further reduce the likelihood of the slice 272 accidentally coming out of the slit 285.

[0132] In the present embodiment, the main body 210 may have a plurality of slit portions 282 and a plurality of slit portions 284 as shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, for example. The plurality of slit portions 282 are provided at different positions in the height direction of the main body 210. Similarly, the plurality of slit portions 284 are provided at different positions in the height direction of the main body 210. Each slit portion 282 and each slit portion 284 are provided at positions overlapping each other in a side view. That is, the slit portion 282 provided on the upper side in the side surface portion 232 overlaps the slit portion 284 provided on the upper side in the side surface portion 234, and the slit portion 282 provided on the lower side in the side surface portion 232 overlaps the slit portion 284 provided on the lower side in the side surface portion 234. The slice 272 is inserted into the pair of upper slits 283 and 285 or the pair of lower slits 283 and 285.

[0133] When the plurality of slit portions 282 and the plurality of slit portions 284 are provided in this way, the height of the slice 272 (the distance from the bottom surface portion 220) can be adjusted according to which pair of slits 283 and 285 the slice 272 is inserted into. Thereby, it becomes possible to select the degree of bottom lifting according to the remaining amount of the article. Further, by providing each slit portion 282 and each slit portion 284 at positions overlapping each other in a side view, the slice 272 can be easily arranged parallel to the bottom surface portion 220 regardless of which pair of slits 283 and 285 the slice 272 is inserted into.

[0134] In the present embodiment, the case where the cut line 262 is located above the fold line 233 has been exemplified. However, the cut line 262 may be located below the fold line 233 as shown in FIG. 38, for example.

[0135] In this embodiment, the case where the cut line 264 is located above the broken line 235 is illustrated. However, the cut line 264 may be located below the broken line 235, for example, as shown in FIG. 39.

[0136] In this embodiment, the case where the cut line 262 is formed along a single non-circular line is illustrated. However, the cut line 262 may be formed along a single circular line, for example, as shown in FIG. 40. In that case, the portion 282a surrounded by the cut line 262 is separated from the side surface portion 232, and a slit 283 having the same shape and size as the portion 282a is obtained.

[0137] In this embodiment, the case where the cut line 264 is formed along a single non-circular line is illustrated. However, the cut line 264 may be formed along a single circular line, for example, as shown in FIG. 41. In that case, the portion 284a surrounded by the cut line 264 is separated from the side surface portion 234, and a slit 285 having the same shape and size as the portion 284a is obtained.

[0138] In this embodiment, the case where the cut line 262 is formed along a plurality of line segments is illustrated. However, the cut line 262 may be formed along a single line segment, for example, as shown in FIG. 42. In the figure, the cut line 262 is entirely straight.

[0139] In this embodiment, the case where the cut line 264 is formed along a plurality of line segments is illustrated. However, the cut line 264 may be formed along a single line segment, for example, as shown in FIG. 43. In the figure, the cut line 264 is entirely straight.

[0140] In this embodiment, the case where the score line 250 is formed only on the bottom surface portion 220 has been exemplified. However, the score line 250 may be formed from the bottom surface portion 220 to the side surface portion 232, for example, as shown in FIGS. 44 to 46. In FIG. 44, the score line 250 is formed only on the bottom surface portion 220 and the side surface portion 232. In that case, the cut piece 272 is constituted by a single plate formed of a part of the bottom surface portion 220 and a part of the side surface portion 232. On the other hand, in FIGS. 45 and 46, the score line 250 is formed from the bottom surface portion 220 to both the side surface portion 232 and the side surface portion 234. FIG. 46 is a perspective view of the main body 210 of FIG. 45 as viewed from the opposite side (the side surface portion 234 side). In that case, the cut piece 272 is constituted by a single plate formed of a part of the bottom surface portion 220, a part of the side surface portion 232, and a part of the side surface portion 234. Thus, forming the score line 250 from the bottom surface portion 220 to the side surface portion 232 is advantageous for increasing the width of the cut piece 272. Forming the score line 250 from the bottom surface portion 220 to both the side surface portion 232 and the side surface portion 234 is particularly advantageous for increasing the width of the cut piece 272. Note that the score line 250 may be formed only on the side surface portion 232 or only on the side surface portion 234.

[0141] In this embodiment, the case where the score lines 250, 262, and 264 are perforations has been exemplified. That is, the case has been exemplified where the score lines 250, 262, 264 are configured to form cuts along the score lines 250, 262, 264 only when a force is applied to both sides of each of the score lines 250, 262, 264. However, cuts may be made in advance in each of the score lines 250, 262, 264.

[0142] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible. In the above-described embodiment, the case where the score line 42 has a wavy shape has been exemplified. However, the score line 42 may have a curved shape bulging toward the side of the bent piece 22, for example, as shown in FIG. 47. In the figure, the curvature rate of the score line 42 is equal to the curvature rate of the fold line 34.

[0143] When the cut line 42 has a curved shape that bulges toward the side of the bent piece 22, the leading edge of the bent piece 22 becomes concave and the leading edge of the bent piece 24 becomes convex. When the leading edge of the bent piece 22 is concave in this way, when the article passes near the leading edge of the bent piece 22, wrinkles are likely to occur on the article. Then, since the article spreads in the short side direction of the upper surface portion 12, it becomes easier to maintain the state where the article is sandwiched in the gap 50 (see FIG. 5). As a result, it becomes difficult for the article pulled out from the outlet to fall into the main body 10. Moreover, when the leading edge of the bent piece 24 is convex, the leading edge of the bent piece 24 is likely to contact the article. As a result, it becomes even more difficult for the article pulled out from the outlet to fall into the main body 10. Also, making the curvature rate of the cut line 42 equal to the curvature rate of the fold line 34 contributes to improving the appearance of the outlet forming portion 20 and thus the article storage box. However, the curvature rate of the cut line 42 may be larger or smaller than the curvature rate of the fold line 34.

[0144] Alternatively, the cut line 42 may be straight, for example, as shown in FIG. 48. In that case, the operation of making a cut along the cut line 42 becomes easy.

[0145] In the above embodiment, the case where the cut line 42 consists of a single line was exemplified. However, the cut line 42 may consist of a plurality of lines, for example, as shown in FIG. 49. In the figure, the cut line 42 consists of a cut line 42a and a cut line 42b. The cut line 42a has a plurality of convex portions protruding toward the cut line 42b side. Each convex portion constituting the cut line 42a is a round convex portion with a rounded tip. Similarly, the cut line 42b has a plurality of convex portions protruding toward the cut line 42a side. Each convex portion constituting the cut line 42b is also a round convex portion.

[0146] When cuts are made along the cut line 42 (cut lines 42a, 42b), the cut line 44, and the cut line 46, the portion between the cut line 42a and the cut line 42b is cut off from the upper surface portion 12. For this reason, even when the bent piece 22 and the bent piece 24 are not bent, a gap is generated between them. This is advantageous for smoothly taking out the article.

[0147] In the above embodiment, the case where the score lines 42, 44, and 46 are perforations has been exemplified. That is, the case where the score lines 42, 44, 46 are configured to form cuts along the score lines 42, 44, 46 only when a force is applied to both sides of each score line 42, 44, 46 has been exemplified. However, cuts may be formed in advance in each of the score lines 42, 44, 46.

[0148] In the above embodiment, the case where the curvature rate of the fold line 34 is smaller than the curvature rate of the fold line 32 has been exemplified. However, the curvature rate of the fold line 34 may be equal to the curvature rate of the fold line 32, or may be larger than the curvature rate of the fold line 32.

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[0149] 1 Article storage box 2 Article storage box 3 Article storage box 10 Main body 12 Upper surface part 12a Long side 12b Long side 20 Outlet forming part 22 Folding piece (first folding piece) 24 Folding piece (second folding piece) 32 Fold line (first fold line) 32a Vertex 32b Both sides 34 Fold line (second fold line) 34a Vertex 34b Both sides 42 Score line (boundary score line) 42a Score line 42b Score line 44 Score line 46 Score line 50 Gap 110 Main body 110a Lower part 112 Scent part 114 Seal 120 Bottom surface part 132 Side surface part (first side surface part) 133 Fold line 134 Side face (second side face) 134a Specific part 135 Fold line 136 Side face (third side face) 138 Side face (fourth side face) 140 Upper face 150 Cutting line (first cutting line) 151 Bottom cutting part (first bottom cutting part) 152 Bottom cutting part (second bottom cutting part) 153 Bottom cutting part (third bottom cutting part) 154 Side cutting part (first side cutting part) 155 Side cutting part (second side cutting part) 160 Cutting line (second cutting line) 161 Vertical cutting part (first vertical cutting part) 162 Vertical cutting part (second vertical cutting part) 163 Horizontal cutting part 170 Tongue piece part 172 Tongue piece 172a Protruding part 180 Slit part 182 Slit 190 Tissue paper 210 Main body 210a Lower part 212 Scent part 214 Seal 220 Bottom face 232 Side face (first side face) 233 Fold line 234 Side face (second side face) 235 Fold line 236 Side face (third side face) 238 Side face (fourth side face) 240 Upper face 250 Cutting line (first cutting line) 251 Cutting part (first cutting part) 252 Cutting part (second cutting part) 253 Cutting part (third cutting part) 254 Cutting part (fourth cutting part) 262 Notch line (second notch line) 262a Longitudinal cut portion (first longitudinal cut portion) 262b Longitudinal cut portion (second longitudinal cut portion) 262c Transverse cut portion 264 Notch line (third notch line) 264a Longitudinal cut portion (first longitudinal cut portion) 264b Longitudinal cut portion (second longitudinal cut portion) 264c Transverse cut portion 270 Slice portion 272 Slice 272a Protruding portion 282 Slit portion (first slit portion) 283 Slit (first slit) 284 Slit portion (second slit portion) 285 Slit (second slit) 290 Tissue paper

Claims

1. An article storage box for storing a plurality of articles in a stacked state, comprising a box-shaped main body having an outlet forming portion on the upper surface where an outlet for the articles is formed, The outlet forming portion includes first and second bent pieces that are bent obliquely upward on the upper surface so that their inner surfaces face each other, a first crease for bending the first bent piece, a second crease for bending the second bent piece, The first crease has a curved shape bulging outside the first bent piece, The second crease has a curved shape bulging inside the second bent piece, The article storage box is characterized in that the curvature rate of the second crease is smaller than that of the first crease.

2. The article storage box according to claim 1, wherein the first crease depicts an arc or an elliptical arc.

3. The article storage box according to claim 1, wherein the curvature rate of the first crease is 1.9% or more and 9.7% or less.

4. The article storage box according to claim 3, wherein the curvature rate of the first crease is 1.9% or more and 4.8% or less.

5. The article storage box according to claim 1, wherein the second crease depicts an arc or an elliptical arc.

6. The article storage box according to claim 1, wherein the curvature rate of the second crease is 1 / 4 or more and 3 / 4 or less of the curvature rate of the first crease.

7. The article storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the outlet forming portion has a boundary cut line located at the boundary between the first bent piece and the second bent piece.

8. The article storage box according to claim 7, wherein the boundary cut line has a wavy shape.

9. The article storage box according to claim 8, wherein the boundary cut line has a shape without corners.

10. The article storage box according to claim 9, wherein the boundary cut line depicts a sine curve.

11. The article storage box according to claim 8, wherein the half wavelength of the boundary cut line is 3 mm or more and 10 mm or less.

12. The article storage box according to claim 11, wherein the half wavelength of the boundary cut line is 3 mm or more and 5 mm or less.

13. The article storage box according to claim 8, [[ID=39 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ An article storage box in which the total amplitude of the boundary cut line is 3 mm or more and 10 mm or less.

14. In the article storage box according to claim 13, An article storage box in which the total amplitude of the boundary cut line is 3 mm or more and 5 mm or less.

15. In the article storage box according to claim 7, An article storage box in which the boundary cut line is curved and bulges toward the side of the first folding piece.

16. In the article storage box according to claim 15, An article storage box in which the curvature rate of the boundary cut line is equal to the curvature rate of the second fold line.

17. In the article storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 6, An article storage box in which the article is a tissue paper.

18. In the article storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The main body is composed of a bottom surface portion, first to fourth side surface portions, and the upper surface portion, The main body is, A first cut line formed from the bottom surface portion to the first side surface portion, A second cut line formed on the second side surface portion facing the first side surface portion, A tongue piece portion that becomes a tongue piece connected to the middle portion of the first side surface portion with a cut made in the main body along the first cut line, An article storage box having a slit portion that is a slit located in the middle portion of the second side surface portion and into which the tongue piece can be inserted with a cut made in the main body along the second cut line.

19. In the article storage box according to claim 18, An article storage box in which the tongue piece is configured to be parallel to the bottom surface portion when inserted into the slit.

20. In the article storage box according to claim 18, An article storage box in which, in the height direction of the main body, the distance from the bottom surface portion to the slit portion is 1 / 2 or more of the height of the main body.

21. In the article storage box according to claim 18, An article storage box in which a fold line for folding the tongue piece toward the second side surface portion is provided on the first side surface portion.

22. In the article storage box according to claim 21, An article storage box in which the fold line is provided at a position overlapping the slit portion in a side view.

23. In the article storage box according to claim 18, An article storage box in which the length of the tongue piece is 1.1 times or more the distance from the first side surface portion to the second side surface portion.

24. In the article storage box according to claim 18, An article storage box in which the length of the tongue piece is 1 cm or more greater than the distance from the first side surface portion to the second side surface portion.

25. In the article storage box according to claim 18, the first cut line is formed on the bottom surface portion, and includes first and second bottom cut portions extending from the first side surface portion toward the second side surface portion; formed on the bottom surface portion, and includes a third bottom cut portion connecting the first bottom cut portion and the second bottom cut portion; an article storage box formed on the first side surface portion, and including first and second side cut portions respectively continuous with the first and second bottom cut portions.

26. In the article storage box according to claim 25, the first and second bottom cut portions, and the first and second side cut portions are all linear.

27. In the article storage box according to claim 26, the first and second bottom cut portions extend perpendicular to the first side surface portion.

28. In the article storage box according to claim 26, the first and second side cut portions extend in the height direction of the main body.

29. In the article storage box according to claim 25, the third bottom cut portion is linear.

30. In the article storage box according to claim 29, the third bottom cut portion extends parallel to the first side surface portion.

31. In the article storage box according to claim 18, the tongue piece has a tapered shape.

32. In the article storage box according to claim 18, the width of the tongue piece is at least 1 / 2 of the width of the first side surface portion.

33. In the article storage box according to claim 32, the width of the tongue piece is at least 3 / 4 of the width of the first side surface portion.

34. In the article storage box according to claim 18, the widths of the first and second side surface portions are greater than the widths of the third and fourth side surface portions.

35. In the article storage box according to claim 18, the second cut line is formed on the main body, and includes first and second vertical cut portions extending in the height direction of the main body; an article storage box including a horizontal cut portion connecting one end of the first vertical cut portion and one end of the second vertical cut portion.

36. In the article storage box according to claim 35, the first and second vertical cut portions, and the horizontal cut portion are all linear.

37. In the article storage box according to claim 35, The second cut line is an article storage box consisting only of the first and second vertical cut portions and the horizontal cut portion.

38. In the article storage box according to claim 37, The horizontal cut portion is a corrugated article storage box.

39. In the article storage box according to claim 18, An article storage box in which characters or patterns are printed on the protruding portion that protrudes from the slit in the tongue piece to the outside of the main body.

40. In the article storage box according to claim 39, The article storage box in which the characters or the patterns are printed on the upper surface of the protruding portion.

41. In the article storage box according to claim 39, An article storage box in which a promotional phrase is printed on the protruding portion.

42. In the article storage box according to claim 18, An article storage box in which characters or patterns are printed on a specific portion that overlaps the tongue piece portion in a side view on the inner surface of the second side surface portion.

43. In the article storage box according to claim 42, An article storage box in which a promotional phrase is printed on the specific portion.

44. In the article storage box according to claim 18, Among the inner surfaces of the main body, a scented portion with a fragrance attached is provided in a lower portion that is below the tongue piece in a state of being inserted into the slit, An article storage box in which a peelable seal is attached to the scented portion.

45. In the article storage box according to claim 44, The scented portion is provided in a specific portion that overlaps the tongue piece portion in a side view on the inner surface of the second side surface portion.

46. In the article storage box according to claim 18, The main body is an article storage box having a plurality of the slit portions provided at different positions in the height direction of the main body.

47. In the article storage box according to claim 46, A plurality of folding lines for folding the tongue piece toward the second side surface portion are provided on the first side surface portion, The plurality of folding lines are provided at different positions in the height direction of the main body, Each of the folding lines is provided at a position that overlaps each of the slit portions in a side view.

48. In the article storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The main body consists of a bottom surface portion, first to fourth side surface portions, and the upper surface portion, The main body is, A first cut line formed in at least one of the bottom surface portion, the first side surface portion, and the second side surface portion facing the first side surface portion, the second cut line formed on the first side surface portion; the third cut line formed on the second side surface portion; a cut piece portion that becomes a cut piece separated from the main body with a cut formed in the main body along the first cut line; a first slit portion that is a first slit located in the middle of the first side surface portion and into which the cut piece can be inserted with a cut formed in the main body along the second cut line; a second slit portion that is a second slit located in the middle of the second side surface portion and into which the cut piece can be inserted with a cut formed in the main body along the third cut line, the article storage box having the second slit portion;

49. In the article storage box according to claim 48, the article storage box, wherein the cut piece is configured to be parallel to the bottom surface portion in a state of being inserted into the first and second slits.

50. In the article storage box according to claim 48, in the height direction of the main body, the distance from the bottom surface portion to each of the first and second slit portions is 1 / 2 or more of the height of the main body, the article storage box.

51. In the article storage box according to claim 48, the article storage box, wherein the first and second slit portions are formed at positions overlapping each other in a side view.

52. In the article storage box according to claim 48, the article storage box, wherein the first cut line is formed only on the bottom surface portion.

53. In the article storage box according to claim 52, the first cut line includes first and second cut portions extending parallel to the first side surface portion; a third cut portion connecting one end of the first cut portion and one end of the second cut portion; the article storage box including a fourth cut portion connecting the other end of the first cut portion and the other end of the second cut portion.

54. In the article storage box according to claim 53, the article storage box, wherein the first and second cut portions are linear.

55. In the article storage box according to claim 53, the article storage box, wherein the third and fourth cut portions are linear.

56. In the article storage box according to claim 55, the article storage box, wherein the third and fourth cut portions extend perpendicular to the first side surface portion.

57. In the article storage box according to claim 48, the article storage box, wherein the first cut line is formed from the bottom surface portion to the first side surface portion.

58. In the article storage box according to claim 57, An article storage box in which the first cut line is formed from the bottom surface portion to both the first and second side surface portions.

59. In the article storage box according to claim 48, an article storage box in which the length of the cut piece is 1.2 times or more the distance from the first side surface portion to the second side surface portion.

60. In the article storage box according to claim 48, an article storage box in which the length of the cut piece is 2 cm or more greater than the distance from the first side surface portion to the second side surface portion.

61. In the article storage box according to claim 48, an article storage box in which the cut piece has a tapered shape.

62. In the article storage box according to claim 48, an article storage box in which the width of the cut piece is 1 / 4 or more the width of the first side surface portion.

63. In the article storage box according to claim 62, an article storage box in which the width of the cut piece is 1 / 2 or more the width of the first side surface portion.

64. In the article storage box according to claim 48, an article storage box in which the widths of the first and second side surface portions are greater than the widths of the third and fourth side surface portions.

65. In the article storage box according to claim 48, the second cut line is a first and a second longitudinal cut portion extending in the height direction of the main body, an article storage box including a transverse cut portion connecting one end of the first longitudinal cut portion and one end of the second longitudinal cut portion.

66. In the article storage box according to claim 65, an article storage box in which the first and second longitudinal cut portions and the transverse cut portion are all linear.

67. In the article storage box according to claim 65, an article storage box in which the second cut line consists only of the first and second longitudinal cut portions and the transverse cut portion.

68. In the article storage box according to claim 67, an article storage box in which the transverse cut portion is wavy.

69. In the article storage box according to claim 48, the third cut line is a first and a second longitudinal cut portion extending in the height direction of the main body, an article storage box including a transverse cut portion connecting one end of the first longitudinal cut portion and one end of the second longitudinal cut portion.

70. In the article storage box according to claim 69, an article storage box in which the first and second longitudinal cut portions and the transverse cut portion are all linear.

71. In the article storage box according to claim 69, an article storage box in which the third cut line consists only of the first and second longitudinal cut portions and the transverse cut portion.

72. In the article storage box according to claim 71, The cross-cut portion is a wavy article storage box.

73. In the article storage box according to claim 48, On the protruding portion that protrudes from the first and second slits in the cut piece to the outside of the main body, a character or a pattern is printed on the article storage box.

74. In the article storage box according to claim 73, The character or the pattern is printed on the upper surface of the protruding portion of the article storage box.

75. In the article storage box according to claim 73, On the protruding portion, a promotional phrase is printed on the article storage box.

76. In the article storage box according to claim 48, On the inner surface of the main body, in the lower portion which is the portion existing below the cut piece in a state inserted into the first and second slits, a character or a pattern is printed on the article storage box.

77. In the article storage box according to claim 76, On the lower portion, a promotional phrase is printed on the article storage box.

78. In the article storage box according to claim 48, On the inner surface of the main body, in the lower portion which is the portion existing below the cut piece in a state inserted into the first and second slits, a scented portion with a fragrance attached is provided, On the scented portion, a peelable seal is attached to the article storage box.

79. In the article storage box according to claim 48, The main body has a plurality of the first slit portions provided at different positions in the height direction of the main body, and a plurality of the second slit portions provided at different positions in the height direction of the main body for the article storage box.

80. In the article storage box according to claim 79, Each of the first slit portions and each of the second slit portions are provided at positions overlapping each other in a side view for the article storage box.

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