Sheet dispenser

Abstract

To provide a sheet dispenser which reduces a sound generated when used.SOLUTION: A sheet dispenser formed in a rectangular parallelepiped in which a plurality of sheets is stored, has: a top surface on which a take-out port of the sheets is formed, and which extends in a long-side direction of a body; a bottom surface that faces the top surface in a height direction of the body, and which extends in the long-side direction; a first notch that faces a short-side direction of the body orthogonal to the height direction and also orthogonal to the long-side direction, and which extend in a short-side direction; a pair of second notches that continue from the first notch and are formed on a pair of longer side surfaces, and which extend in the height direction; and a pair of flaps that are located between the first notch of the bottom surface and another shorter side surface and separated from the first notch, and which are bent outside the body and locked with each other. The pair of flaps is composed of a first flap and a second flap arranged adjacent to each other in the long-side direction. The first flap extends from the side of one longer side surface to the side of the other longer side surface, the second flap extends from the side of the other longer side surface to the side of the one longer side surface, and a side end of the first flap and a side end of the second flap are locked with each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a sheet dispenser. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, as awareness of hygiene has increased as a measure to prevent infectious diseases, the use of disposable sanitary thin paper such as paper towels and tissue paper has increased instead of cloth towels used by multiple people to dry hands. Such sanitary thin paper is stored in a box (also called a carton) made of cardboard or the like, and is used in the form of a sheet storage box from which the paper is pulled out through an opening on the top of the box (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Furthermore, carton-type sanitary tissue paper is bulky when transporting and storing, and from the viewpoints of disposal after use, environmental impact, cost, etc., there has been an increasing demand in recent years for sheet packages in which sheets of sanitary tissue paper or the like are housed in flexible film packaging bags. In such sheet packages, slits (perforations, etc.) are formed in the top surface of the film packaging bag to allow the sheet to be removed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

[0004] Since sheet storage boxes and sheet packages are used in a flat position, there is limited space for storing sanitary tissue paper in small spaces such as around a bathroom. In response to this, a tissue paper box with a handle is known that can be hung on a wall and used as a dispenser (see, for example, Patent Document 3). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4142238 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-183034 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 7-19176 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, when such a dispenser dispenses sanitary tissue paper, the bottom of the dispenser hits the wall, generating noise.

[0007] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a sheet dispenser that reduces noise generated during use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A first aspect of the present invention is a rectangular parallelepiped sheet dispenser that stores a plurality of stacked sheets, the dispenser including: a top surface that has an outlet for the sheets and extends in a longitudinal direction of a main body; a bottom surface that faces the top surface in a height direction of the main body and extends in the longitudinal direction; a pair of long sides that are perpendicular to the height direction and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and face a lateral direction of the main body that is perpendicular to the height direction; a pair of short sides that face the lateral direction; a first notch that is formed on one of the short sides of the bottom surface and extends in the lateral direction; and a pair of flaps located between the first notches on the bottom surface and the other short side surface and formed in a portion spaced apart from the first notches, the flaps being folded outward from the main body and engaging with each other, the pair of flaps consisting of a first flap and a second flap adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction, the first flap extending from one long side surface side to the other long side surface side, and the second flap extending from the other long side surface side to the one long side surface side, with a side end of the first flap and a side end of the second flap engaging with each other.

[0009] In this specification, the side edge of a first flap refers to the side edge of the first flap adjacent to a second flap, and the side edge of a second flap refers to the side edge of the second flap adjacent to the first flap.

[0010] In the first aspect, by having a first notch extending in the short direction of the main body and a pair of second notches extending in the height direction of the main body continuous with the first notch, the bar of a towel rack or the like (hereinafter referred to as towel rack or the like) installed on a wall in a room can be inserted into the inside of the sheet dispenser from the bottom.

[0011] Therefore, in the first aspect, even in a small space such as around a bathroom, the sheet dispenser can be installed using a towel rack or other fixture (hereinafter referred to as a towel rack, etc.). Also, if a place to install the sheet dispenser can be secured, the sheet dispenser can be installed with the top surface where the outlet is formed facing upward. Therefore, according to the first aspect, it is possible to provide a sheet dispenser that is not easily limited in where it can be installed.

[0012] In addition, in the first aspect, the second notch can be formed closer to the bottom surface, so even when the sheet dispenser is hung on a towel rack or the like, the bar of the towel rack is less likely to get in the way inside the sheet dispenser.

[0013] In addition, in the first aspect, the portion of the bottom surface spaced apart from the first notch is composed of a pair of flaps that are folded outward from the main body and engage with each other, thereby forming a cushion between the first notch on the bottom surface of the sheet dispenser and the other short side surface.

[0014] As a result, even if the sheet dispenser hits a wall when a sheet is dispensed from the outlet while hanging on a towel rack or the like, the cushion (pair of flaps) formed as part of the bottom surface can deform and absorb the impact (provide a cushioning function). Therefore, in the first aspect, it is possible to reduce the sound generated when the sheet dispenser hits a wall (provide a sound-deadening function).

[0015] Furthermore, in the first aspect, the pair of flaps is composed of a first flap and a second flap that are adjacent and aligned in the longitudinal direction, and a side edge of the first flap extending from one long side surface to the other long side surface is engaged with a side edge of the second flap extending from the other long side surface to the one long side surface. As a result, when a portion of the bottom surface is folded outward from the main body, the side edges of the first flap and the second flap are engaged so as to intersect. This improves the cushioning function of the pair of flaps, thereby improving the sound-deadening function of the sheet dispenser.

[0016] A second aspect of the present invention is a sheet dispenser in which the side end of a first flap is inclined so that the longitudinal width increases from the base end of the first flap toward the tip of the first flap, and the side end of a second flap is inclined so that the longitudinal width increases from the base end of the second flap toward the tip of the second flap.

[0017] In the second aspect, both the first flap and the second flap have side edges that are inclined so that the longitudinal width of each flap increases from the base end to the tip end of each flap, which increases the contact area of ​​each flap with the wall when the sheet dispenser hits the wall, thereby further improving the cushioning function of the pair of flaps and further enhancing the sound-deadening function.

[0018] In the second aspect, the side edges of both the first and second flaps are inclined so that the longitudinal width increases from the base end to the tip of each flap, making it easier to grasp the tip of each flap when fastening the first and second flaps together. This makes it easier to fold a portion of the bottom surface outward from the main body, facilitating the formation of a pair of flaps.

[0019] A third aspect of the present invention is a sheet dispenser in which a side edge of the first flap has a plurality of first recesses formed therein, and a side edge of the second flap has a plurality of second recesses formed therein. In the third aspect, the first flap and the second flap each have a plurality of recesses formed therein, which allows the first recesses of the first flap and the second recesses of the second flap to be engaged with each other, making it difficult for the pair of flaps to become disengaged.

[0020] In the third aspect, both the first and second flaps have multiple recesses formed on their side edges, allowing multiple combinations of engagement between the recesses of the flaps. This allows the height of the pair of flaps to be adjusted. This allows the distance between the wall and the sheet dispenser to be adjusted depending on the installation environment, such as the dimensions of the towel rack.

[0021] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a sheet dispenser in which a valley fold extending in the longitudinal direction is formed at the base end of the first flap, and a valley fold extending in the longitudinal direction is formed at the base end of the second flap.

[0022] In the fourth aspect, both the first flap and the second flap have a valley fold extending in the longitudinal direction at the base end of each flap, which makes it easier to fold a portion of the bottom surface along the base end of the flap toward the outside of the main body, making it even easier to form a pair of flaps.

[0023] A fifth aspect of the present invention is a sheet dispenser in which a valley fold extending in the longitudinal direction is formed near the tip of the first flap, and a valley fold extending in the longitudinal direction is formed near the tip of the second flap.

[0024] In the fifth aspect, both the first flap and the second flap have a valley fold formed near the tip of each flap extending in the longitudinal direction, so that even if the pair of engaged flaps hits a wall, the tip of each flap will try to return to its original position, making it less likely to sag.

[0025] A sixth aspect of the present invention is a sheet dispenser in which, in the short side direction, the distance between the center of the area where the flap is formed on the bottom surface and the midpoint of the short side direction of the bottom surface is 20% or less of the width of the bottom surface in the short side direction.

[0026] In this specification, the area where the flap is formed (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the flap forming area) corresponds to the part of the bottom surface where the flap is formed, separated from the first notch. The center of the area indicates the centroid of the area, and the centroid includes an approximate centroid. The midpoint of the short side of the bottom surface indicates the point where the distance from the edge of one long side of the bottom surface is equal to the distance from the edge of the other long side, and the intermediate point includes an approximate midpoint.

[0027] In a sixth aspect, the distance between the center of the flap-forming area on the bottom surface and the midpoint of the bottom surface in the short-side direction is 20% or less of the width of the bottom surface in the short-side direction, so that the pair of flaps can be positioned at or approximately at the midpoint of the bottom surface in the short-side direction. This allows the sheet dispenser to be hung in a stable position with the pair of flaps engaged. This improves the cushioning function of the pair of flaps.

[0028] A seventh aspect of the present invention is a sheet dispenser, wherein a midpoint in the short direction of the side edge of the first flap is located at the center of the region, and a midpoint in the short direction of the side edge of the second flap is located at the center of the region. In this specification, the midpoint in the short direction of the side edge of the flap refers to a point where the direction in which the side edge of the flap extends intersects with the short direction of the main body.

[0029] In the seventh aspect, the midpoint of the lateral edge of each of the first and second flaps is located at the center of the flap forming area, making it easier to position the pair of flaps at or approximately at the midpoint of the lateral edge of the bottom surface. This allows the sheet dispenser to be hung in a more stable position with the pair of flaps engaged, further improving the cushioning function of the pair of flaps.

[0030] An eighth aspect of the present invention is a sheet dispenser, wherein the area of ​​the bottom surface where the flaps are formed is located between the first notch and the other short side surface and closer to the other short side surface, i.e., the pair of flaps are formed on the other short side surface side of the area between the first notch and the other short side surface.

[0031] In the eighth aspect, the flap forming region is disposed between the first notch and the other short side face and closer to the other short side face, so that when a sheet is dispensed from the outlet, the pair of flaps disposed between the first notch and the other short side face can strike the wall before the lower part of the sheet dispenser strikes the wall, thereby preventing the sound generated when the lower part of the sheet dispenser strikes the wall (providing a sound-deadening function).

[0032] A ninth aspect of the present invention is a sheet dispenser in which, in the longitudinal direction, the distance between the center of the area and the edge of the other short side of the bottom surface is 10% or more and 70% or less of the longitudinal length of the bottom surface.

[0033] In the ninth aspect, the ratio of the distance between the center of the flap forming area and the edge of the other short side of the bottom surface to the longitudinal length of the bottom surface is 10% or more and 70% or less, which makes it easier for the pair of flaps arranged between the first notch and the other short side surface to hit the wall before the bottom of the sheet dispenser hits the wall, thereby improving the sound-absorbing function. [Effects of the Invention]

[0034] According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a sheet dispenser that reduces noise generated during use. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0035] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of a sheet dispenser as viewed from the top side. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of a sheet dispenser as viewed from the bottom side. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a view of an example of a sheet dispenser as seen from one of its short sides. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a view of an example of a sheet dispenser as seen from the other short side. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a sheet dispenser as viewed from the top side. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a bottom view of an example of a sheet dispenser. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a view of an example of a sheet dispenser as seen from one of the long sides. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a view of an example of a sheet dispenser as seen from the other long side. [Figure 9] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a flap formation region in FIG. 6. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a sheet stack housed in a sheet dispenser. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a sheet dispenser in which a pair of flaps are locked. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a state in which the sheet dispenser is used. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a state in which the sheet dispenser is used. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, common parts are designated by the same reference numerals and their explanations may be omitted. In addition, the scale of each member in each drawing may differ from the actual scale.

[0037] In this specification, a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system with three axial directions (X direction, Y direction, Z direction) is used, with the shorter direction of the sheet dispenser being the X direction, the direction in which the sheets are stacked (stacking direction) being the Y direction, and the longer direction being the Z direction.

[0038] In this specification, deviations in directions such as perpendicular and parallel are permitted to the extent that they do not impair the functions and effects of the embodiments. The shape of the corners is not limited to right angles and may be rounded like an arch. Perpendicular, vertical, and parallel may include approximately perpendicular, approximately vertical, and approximately parallel.

[0039] Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views of an example of a sheet dispenser as seen from the top and bottom sides. Figures 3 and 4 are views of an example of a sheet dispenser as seen from one and other short side surfaces. Figures 5 and 6 are views of the sheet dispenser as seen from the top and bottom sides. Figures 7 and 8 are views of an example of a sheet dispenser as seen from one and other long side surfaces.

[0040] The sheet dispenser 1 according to this embodiment has a main body 10 that stores a plurality of sheets S (see FIG. 10) and an outlet 20 through which the sheets S can be taken out. The main body 10 has a top surface 11 through which the outlet 20 for the sheets S is provided, a bottom surface 12, a pair of side surfaces 13 and 14, and a pair of end surfaces 15 and 16.

[0041] The main body 10 is a container in which the sheets S are stored. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the main body 10 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. In the main body 10, a top surface 11 and a bottom surface 12 face each other in the height direction (Y direction) of the main body 10, side surfaces 13 and 14 face each other in the short direction (X direction) of the main body 10, and end surfaces 15 and 16 face each other in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of the main body 10. The height direction (Y direction) of the main body 10 corresponds to the stacking direction SD of the sheets S (see FIG. 10).

[0042] In the sheet dispenser 1 of this embodiment, the top surface 11 is formed with a sheet outlet (sheet outlet) 20 and extends in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of the main body 10. The top surface 11 is an example of a top surface of the sheet dispenser of this embodiment. The bottom surface 12 faces the top surface 11 in the height direction (Y direction) of the main body 10 and extends in the longitudinal direction (Z direction). The bottom surface 12 is an example of a bottom surface of the sheet dispenser of this embodiment.

[0043] The side surfaces 13 and 14 face each other in a direction (X direction) perpendicular to the height direction (Y direction) and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Z direction), and extend in the longitudinal direction (Z direction). The side surfaces 13 and 14 are an example of a pair of long side surfaces in the sheet dispenser of this embodiment. Of these, the side surface 14 is an example of one long side surface, and the side surface 13 is an example of the other long side surface.

[0044] The end faces 15 and 16 face each other in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) and extend in the lateral direction (X direction). The end faces 15 and 16 are an example of a pair of short side faces in the sheet dispenser of this embodiment. Of these, the end face 15 is an example of one of the short side faces, and the end face 16 is an example of the other short side face.

[0045] The body 10 has a margin (not shown) provided with adhesive bonded to the edge of the bottom surface 12 on the side surface 14 side. This margin is bonded to the edge side of the side surface 13.

[0046] The end surface 15 forms an opening OP (FIGS. 1 to 3). The end surface 15 allows a sheet S to be inserted into the sheet dispenser 1.

[0047] The end face 16 is composed of a top flap 16A, a bottom flap 16B, a side flap 16C, and a side flap 16D. The top flap 16A extends from the end edge of the top face 11 on the end face 16 side. The bottom flap 16B extends from the end edge of the bottom face 12 on the end face 16 side. The side flap 16C extends from the end edge of the side face 13 on the end face 16 side. The side flap 16D extends from the end edge of the side face 14 on the end face 16 side (Figures 3 and 4).

[0048] The end face 16 has a top flap 16A joined to a side flap 16D, a bottom flap 16B joined to a side flap 16C, and the top flap 16A is engaged with the bottom flap 16B (Figs. 3 and 4). The end face 16 can be folded by releasing the engagement between the top flap 16A and the bottom flap 16B.

[0049] In addition, folds are provided on each edge of the long side and the other short side of the top surface 11, each edge of the long side and the other short side of the bottom surface 12, each edge of the top surface side, bottom surface side and the other short side of the side surface 13, and each edge of the top surface side, bottom surface side and the other short side of the side surface 14.

[0050] At each fold, the sides 13, 14 and top flap 16A can be folded relative to the top 11, the sides 13, 14, bottom flap 16B and adhesive margin can be folded relative to the bottom 12, the top 11, bottom 12 and side flap 16C can be folded relative to the side 13, and the top 11, bottom 12 and side flap 16D can be folded relative to the side 14.

[0051] The material of the main body 10 is not limited, and for example, base paper made primarily of pulp is used. Here, base paper refers to stiff, thick paper that is used as a material for assembling the main body 10. The pulp composition of the base paper can be any known composition for main bodies. For example, the pulp content can be 50% by mass or more, preferably 90% by mass or more, and more preferably 100% by mass. In this embodiment, coated cardboard made from virgin pulp, recycled paper pulp, or the like is used as the base paper.

[0052] The dimensions of the main body 10 are not limited and can be determined depending on the amount and dimensions of the sheets S to be stored. For example, the length of the main body 10 in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) can be 100 mm or more and 300 mm or less, and preferably 150 mm or more and 280 mm or less.

[0053] The width of the main body 10 in the short direction (X direction) can be 100 mm to 150 mm, preferably 100 mm to 130 mm, and the height of the main body 10 in the height direction (Z direction) can be 20 mm to 150 mm, preferably 30 mm to 100 mm.

[0054] The basis weight of the main body 10 is not limited, but from the viewpoint of ensuring sufficient strength to withstand use, the basis weight of the base paper is set to 200 g / m 2 More than 700g / m 2 and preferably 300 g / m 2 More than 600g / m 2 More preferably, it is 270 g / m or less. 2 More than 500g / m 2 In this specification, the basis weight is measured in accordance with the provisions of JIS P 8124 (2011).

[0055] The thickness of the main body 10 is not particularly limited, and can be the paper thickness measured under the environment of JIS P 8111 (1998). For example, if the main body 10 is made of coated cardboard, the paper thickness of the main body 10 can be 0.1 mm or more and 3 mm or less, preferably 0.3 mm or more and 2 mm or less, and more preferably 0.4 mm or more and 1 mm or less.

[0056] There are no particular limitations on the number of sheets S stored in the main body 10. In this embodiment, the number of sheets S stored in the main body 10 is configured as a sheet stack SL in which the number of sheets S are stacked in the stacking direction (Y direction) (FIG. 10).

[0057] The material of the sheet S is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a sheet of paper, nonwoven fabric, or cloth, preferably a paper sheet (hereinafter referred to as a paper sheet). The pulp composition may be any known composition for paper sheets. The blending ratio of pulp may be, for example, 50% by mass or more, preferably 90% by mass or more, and more preferably 100% by mass.

[0058] The basis weight of the sheet S is not particularly limited, but in the case of paper, it is 5 g / m 2 More than 80g / m 2 For nonwoven fabrics, 20 g / m 2 More than 100g / m 2 The following is desirable: Basis weight is measured in accordance with the provisions of JIS P 8124 (2011).

[0059] The thickness of the sheet S is not particularly limited, and can be the paper thickness measured under the environment of JIS P 8111 (1998). For example, the thickness of the paper sheet constituting the sheet S can be 50 μm or more and 500 μm or less per ply (or per ply in the case of two plies), and is preferably 60 μm or more and 330 μm or less.

[0060] The form of the sheet S is not particularly limited, and it can be applied to products such as paper towels, tissue paper, toilet paper, kitchen paper, disposable diapers for babies or elderly care, sanitary napkins, etc. Sanitary thin paper such as paper towels and tissue paper also includes sanitary thin paper containing moisturizing ingredients (for example, lotion tissue, etc.). The sheet S can be used for industrial, household, and portable purposes.

[0061] The number of plies of the sheet S can be 1 or more, and is preferably 1 or 2 (two layers stacked). The shape of the sheet S is not particularly limited, and for example, it is preferable that the shape of a 1-ply or 2-ply sheet when folded is rectangular in plan view.

[0062] The form of the sheet stack SL is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a sheet stack in which the sheets S are alternately stacked in a folded state (a so-called pop-up type sheet stack SL), a sheet stack in which multiple sheets (or multiple sets of sheets S) are simply stacked, and a sheet stack in which the sheets S are folded. From the viewpoint of pulling out the sheets S one by one or one set at a time, the form of the sheet stack SL is preferably a pop-up type sheet stack SL.

[0063] The dimensions of the sheet stack SL are, for example, in the case of paper towels, a length in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of 150 mm to 250 mm, a length in the lateral direction (X direction) of 60 mm to 130 mm, and a height in the stacking direction (Y direction) of 20 mm to 110 mm. Such a sheet stack can be manufactured, for example, by a rotary or multi-stand interfolder.

[0064] The sheet stack SL may be stored in the sheet dispenser 1 as is, but in this embodiment, the sheet package 100 in which the sheet stack SL is stored in a packaging bag 110 is stored in the sheet dispenser 1 (Figure 10).

[0065] The form of the packaging bag 110 is not particularly limited, and can be formed, for example, from a flexible film. The packaging bag 110 is manufactured by so-called pillow packaging. Specifically, both open ends of a tubular flexible film are formed with seal portions 130, 140 that are sealed in a gusset shape (see FIG. 10). The packaging form of the sheet packaging body 100 is not limited to such pillow packaging, and may be one in which both ends or either end of a tubular flexible film are folded and glued (sealed) (manufactured by so-called caramel packaging).

[0066] Furthermore, the material of the flexible film forming the packaging bag 110 is not particularly limited, and resins such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene (PS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), polyamide (PA), etc. can be used.

[0067] Among these flexible films, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, etc. are preferred from the viewpoints of flexibility, ease of handling, high heat-sealing properties, and low cost. Polyethylene is also preferred from the viewpoints of odorlessness, excellent water and chemical resistance, and low-cost mass production. As polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, etc. can be used. Polypropylene is also preferred from the viewpoints of robustness, ease of molding, good color development when printed, and ability to impart gloss.

[0068] The form of the flexible film forming the packaging bag 110 is not particularly limited, and may be a single-layer film formed of a single layer of the above-mentioned resin, a laminate film formed by laminating the above-mentioned resin, or a mixed film formed from a mixture of two or more of the above-mentioned resins.

[0069] The thickness of the flexible film forming the packaging bag 110 is not particularly limited, and is preferably 20 μm or more and 100 μm or less, and more preferably 25 μm or more and 70 μm or less. By making the thickness of the flexible film 20 μm or more, it is possible to ensure sufficient strength for the packaging bag 110 in which the sheet S is contained. Furthermore, by making the thickness of the flexible film 100 μm or less, it is possible to ensure the flexibility and lightness of the packaging bag 110 and reduce costs.

[0070] The material for forming the packaging bag 110 is not limited to the resin material such as the flexible film described above, and a paper material may also be used. Furthermore, the material for forming the packaging bag 110 may be a biodegradable material (biodegradable plastic, biodegradable paper, etc.) or a biomass material (a renewable organic resource derived from a living organism, such as biomass film, excluding fossil resources).

[0071] In the sheet packaging body 100 of this embodiment, the packaging bag 110 has a top surface 111, a bottom surface 112, a front surface 113, a back surface 114, side surfaces 115, and a side surface 116. In the sheet packaging body 100, the top surface 111 and the bottom surface 112 face each other in the height direction (Y direction), the front surface 113 and the back surface 114 face each other in the short direction (X direction), and the side surfaces 115 and 116 face each other in the longitudinal direction (Z direction). The side surfaces 115 and 116 are continuous with all of the top surface 111, the bottom surface 112, the front surface 113, and the back surface 114 (see FIG. 10 ).

[0072] The outlet 120 is formed on the top surface 111 of the packaging bag 110 and extends in the longitudinal direction (Z direction). The outlet 120 is disposed at the center of the top surface 111 of the packaging bag 110 in the first direction (X direction) of the sheet packaging body 100 and at the center of the top surface 111 of the packaging bag 110 in the short direction (X direction) (see FIG. 10).

[0073] The outlet 120 is formed as a substantially elliptical slit, and the slit is configured with a perforation M. The outlet 120 opens by tearing the perforation M, and the sheet S is pulled out (see FIG. 10). The shape of the outlet 120 is not limited to an ellipse, and may be linear, rectangular, or the like. The outlet 120 may also be open from the beginning.

[0074] The dimension of the take-out opening 120 in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) can be determined arbitrarily depending on the capacity of the packaging bag 110 and the dimensions of the sheet S. For example, the length of the take-out opening 120 in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) can be 100% or less of the width of the packaging bag 110 in which the sheet S is stored, and is preferably 5% or more and 100% or less, more preferably 10% or more and 90% or less, and even more preferably 20% or more and 80% or less.

[0075] In this embodiment, the outlet 120 is formed only on the top surface 111, but the position at which the outlet is formed is not limited to this. For example, the outlet may be formed so as to extend in the longitudinal direction (X direction) of the packaging bag 110, continuously with the top surface 111, the top surface 111 side of the end surface 115, and the top surface 111 side of the end surface 116.

[0076] Returning to the explanation of the sheet dispenser 1, the outlet 20 of the sheet dispenser 1 is formed on the top surface 11 of the main body 10. The position on the top surface 11 of the main body 10 where the outlet 20 is formed is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, the outlet 20 is formed near the end surface 16 (the other short side surface) of the top surface 11 (FIGS. 1 and 5).

[0077] The outlet 20 is shaped so that the sheets (paper towels) S stored in the main body 10 can be taken out from the top surface 11. The outlet 20 is formed in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of the top surface 11 and extends in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of the top surface 11. The outlet 20 forms a substantially rectangular or elliptical opening whose longitudinal direction is along the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of the top surface 11 (FIGS. 1 and 5).

[0078] The length of the outlet 20 in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) and the width in the lateral direction (X direction) can be determined appropriately based on the size of the sheet S. In this embodiment, the outlet 20 is formed in a substantially elliptical shape along the longitudinal direction (Z direction) at the middle of the lateral direction (X direction) of the top surface 11 of the main body 10, but is not limited to this, and the outlet 20 may be located in another position on the top surface 11 and may have another shape as long as the sheet S can be taken out.

[0079] The outlet 20 may have a lid formed integrally with the sheet dispenser 1 via a tearing score line (not shown) on the top surface 11 before use. In such a configuration, when in use, the lid is torn off along the tearing score line to form the outlet 20 (opening) on ​​the top surface 11, and the sheet S inside the main body 10 can be taken out through the outlet 20.

[0080] In this embodiment, the sheet package 100 in which the sheet stack SL is packaged is housed in the sheet dispenser 1, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, a sheet storage box in which the sheet stack SL is housed may be housed in the sheet dispenser 1, or the sheet stack SL may be housed directly in the sheet dispenser 1. Furthermore, the sheet dispenser 1 in which the sheet stack SL is housed directly may be used as the sheet storage box.

[0081] In this embodiment, a continuous notch 30 is formed across the bottom surface 12 and the side surfaces 13 and 14. The notch 30 is composed of a first notch 31 formed in the bottom surface 12, a second notch 32 formed in the side surface 13 and continuous with the first notch 31, and a second notch 33 formed in the side surface 14 and continuous with the first notch 31 (FIGS. 1, 2, 6 to 8).

[0082] The first notch 31 is formed on the bottom surface 12 near the end surface 15 and extends in the short direction (X direction). The first notch 31 has a width W1 (FIG. 6). The width W1 of the first notch 31 is larger than the maximum width of the cross section of the bar 4 of a normal towel rack 3, and is preferably, for example, 15 mm or more and 30 mm or less (see FIGS. 12 and 13). The first notch 31 is an example of a pair of first notches in the sheet dispenser of this embodiment.

[0083] The second cutout 32 is composed of a base portion 32A formed in the side surface 13 and extending in the height direction (Y direction), and a curved portion 32B that bends toward the end surface 15 and curves toward the end surface 15. The base portion 32A has the same width W1 as the first cutout 31 (FIG. 7). The second cutout 32 is an example of a second cutout on one of the long side surfaces of the sheet dispenser of this embodiment.

[0084] The second cutout 33 is composed of a base portion 33A formed in the side surface 14 and extending in the height direction (Y direction), and a curved portion 33B that bends toward the end surface 15 and curves toward the end surface 15. The base portion 33A has the same width W1 as the first cutout 31 (FIG. 8). The second cutout 33 is an example of a second cutout on the other long side surface of the sheet dispenser of this embodiment.

[0085] In the sheet dispenser 1 of this embodiment, the vertices 32C, 33C of the curved portions 32B, 33B are located closer to the bottom surface 12. Here, the vertex 32C of the curved portion 32B indicates the point closest to one of the short side surfaces (end surface 15) of the curved portion 32B. The vertex 33C of the curved portion 33B indicates the point closest to one of the short side surfaces (end surface 15) of the curved portion 33B (FIGS. 7 and 8).

[0086] In the sheet dispenser 1 of this embodiment, the distance D1 between the apexes 32C, 33C of the curved portions 32B, 33B and the bottom surface 12 is preferably 15% to 45% of the distance D2 between the top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12. Furthermore, the distance D1 between the apexes 32C, 33C of the curved portions 32B, 33B and the bottom surface 12 is more preferably 15% to 40% of the distance D2 between the top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12, and even more preferably 15% to 35% (FIGS. 7 and 8).

[0087] As described above, the sheet dispenser 1 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the vertices 32C, 33C of the curved portions 32B, 33B are located closer to the bottom surface 12, but the vertices 32C, 33C of the curved portions 32B, 33B are not limited to this position as long as the distance D1 between the vertices 32C, 33C of the curved portions 32B, 33B and the bottom surface 12 is 15% or more and 45% or less of the distance D2 between the top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12.

[0088] For example, as long as the distance D1 between the vertices 32C, 33C of the curved portions 32B, 33B and the bottom surface 12 is 15% or more and 45% or less of the distance D2 between the top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12, the vertices 32C, 33C of the curved portions 32B, 33B may be approximately in the center of the curved portions 32B, 33B, or may be closer to the top surface 11.

[0089] In this embodiment, the notch 30 is provided on the upper side in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of the bottom surface 12. Specifically, the first notch 31 is formed on the end surface 15 side of the bottom surface 12. With this configuration, the second notch 32 is also formed on the end surface 15 side of the side surface 13, and the second notch 33 is also formed on the end surface 15 side of the side surface 14.

[0090] In the sheet dispenser 1 of this embodiment, the portion 40 of the bottom surface 12 separated from the first notch 31 is composed of a pair of flaps 41, 42. The portion 40 of the bottom surface 12 separated from the first notch 31 is located within the range 12B between the first notch 31 and the end surface 16.

[0091] The pair of flaps 41, 42 are adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) (FIGS. 2 and 6). The pair of flaps 41, 42 are folded outward from the main body 10 and locked to each other (FIG. 11). The flap 41 is an example of a first flap in this embodiment, and the flap 42 is an example of a second flap in this embodiment.

[0092] Since the first notch 31 is formed on the bottom surface 12 closer to the end surface 15, the area 12B between the first notch 31 and the end surface 16 is wider than the area 12A between the first notch 31 and the end surface 15. In this case, the pair of flaps 41, 42 may be disposed between the first notch 31 on the bottom surface 12 and the end surface 16 (FIG. 2).

[0093] In this embodiment, the pair of flaps 41, 42 are arranged on the bottom surface 12 (area 12B) closer to the end surface 16. That is, a part of the bottom surface 12 closer to the end surface 16 (the other short side surface) is configured as a portion 40 (a pair of flaps 41, 42) that is spaced apart from the first notch 31 of the bottom surface 12.

[0094] The flap 41 is configured by a slit S1 pre-formed in the bottom surface 12. The flap 41 has a base end 41A, a tip end 41B, and a side end 41C. The flap 42 is configured by a slit S2 pre-formed in the bottom surface 12. The flap 42 has a base end 42A, a tip end 42B, and a side end 42C.

[0095] In this embodiment, the flap 41 extends from the side surface 14 (one of the long side surfaces) to the side surface 13 (the other long side surface). The flap 42 extends from the side surface 13 (the other long side surface) to the side surface 14 (one of the long side surfaces) (FIGS. 6 and 9).

[0096] In this embodiment, the side edge 41C of the flap 41 and the side edge 42C of the second flap 42 are engaged with each other. Here, the side edge 41C of the flap 41 refers to the side edge of the flap 41 adjacent to the flap 42. The side edge 42C of the flap 42 refers to the side edge of the flap 42 adjacent to the flap 41 (FIGS. 6 and 9).

[0097] The side edge 41C of the flap 41 is inclined so that the width W11 in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) increases from the base end 41A of the flap 41 toward the tip 41B of the flap 41. The side edge 42C of the flap 42 is inclined so that the width W12 in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) increases from the base end 42A of the flap 42 toward the tip 42B of the flap 42 (FIG. 9).

[0098] The flap 41 is folded along the base end 41A. A valley fold F11 extending in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) is formed at the base end 41A of the flap 41. A valley fold F12 extending in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) is also formed at the tip 41B side of the flap 41. A plurality of protrusions C11, C12, and C13 are formed at the side end 41C of the flap 41 (FIGS. 6 and 9).

[0099] The flap 42 is folded along the base end 42A. A valley fold F21 extending in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) is formed at the base end 42A of the flap 42. A valley fold F22 extending in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) is also formed at the tip 42B side of the flap 42. A plurality of protrusions C21, C22, and C23 are formed at the side end 42C of the flap 42 (FIGS. 6 and 9).

[0100] The height H of the flaps 41, 42 in the height direction (Y direction) when folded outward from the main body 10 is preferably 60 mm or less, more preferably 50 mm or less, and even more preferably 40 mm or less. Here, the height in the height direction when folded outward from the main body 10 refers to the height H of the pair of engaged flaps 41, 42 from the bottom surface 12 (see FIGS. 12 and 13).

[0101] When the sheet dispenser 1 is hung from the bar 4 of the towel rack 3 installed on the wall 2, the ratio of the height of the engaged flaps 41, 42 from the bottom surface 12 (hereinafter referred to as the flap height H) to the distance between the wall 2 and the bottom surface 12 of the sheet dispenser 1 at the position of the bar 4 (hereinafter referred to as the distance L between the wall and the bottom surface) is 200% or less, preferably 190% or less, and more preferably 180% or less.

[0102] The lower limit of the ratio of the flap height H to the distance L between the wall and the bottom is not particularly limited, as long as the lower part 1A of the sheet dispenser 1 hanging from the bar 4 of the towel rack 3 does not hit the wall 2 when the sheet dispenser 1 is in use, but it should be 20% or more.

[0103] Each of the flaps 41 and 42 has height-variable portions V1 and V2 that change the height. In this embodiment, the side end 41C of the flap 41 constitutes the height-variable portion V1, and the side end 42C of the flap 42 constitutes the height-variable portion V2 (FIG. 11).

[0104] Specifically, two recesses R11, R12 are formed between the respective convex portions C11, C12, C13 of the side end 41C of the flap 41, and two recesses R21, R22 are formed between the respective convex portions C21, C22, C23 of the side end 42C of the flap 42 (Figure 6).

[0105] The recesses R11 and R12 of the flap 41 are an example of a plurality of first recesses formed on the side edge of the first flap in this embodiment. The recesses R21 and R22 of the flap 42 are an example of a plurality of second recesses formed on the side edge of the second flap in this embodiment. Note that, although the flaps 41 and 42 each have two recesses in this embodiment, the number of recesses is not limited. For example, the number of recesses on each of the flaps 41 and 42 may be the same number of three or more, or may be different numbers of two or more.

[0106] The recesses R11 and R12 on the side end 41C of the flap 41 and the recesses R21 and R22 on the side end 42C of the flap 42 are engaged with each other. In this embodiment, the recess R11 is formed so as to be deeper toward the side end 42C of the flap 42 than the recess R12 on the side end 41C of the flap 41. Furthermore, the recess R21 is formed so as to be deeper toward the side end 41C of the flap 41 than the recess R22 on the side end 42C of the flap 42.

[0107] In this configuration, when the recessed portion R12 of the flap 41 and the recessed portion R22 of the flap 42 are engaged with each other, the tip 41B side of the flap 41 and the tip 42B side of the flap 42 are engaged with each other. In this case, the height H of the engaged flaps 41 and 42 becomes the highest height H1 (FIG. 12).

[0108] Furthermore, when the recessed portion R11 of the flap 41 and the recessed portion R22 of the flap 42 are engaged, the base end 41A side of the flap 41 and the tip end 42B side of the flap 42 are engaged. Furthermore, when the recessed portion R21 of the flap 42 and the recessed portion R12 of the flap 41 are engaged, the tip end 41B side of the flap 41 and the base end 42A side of the flap 42 are engaged. In these cases, the height H of the engaged flaps 41 and 42 becomes a height H2 that is lower than the highest height H1 (FIG. 13).

[0109] In the sheet dispenser 1 of this embodiment, in the short side direction (X direction), the distance G2 between the center C of the area 40 where the flaps 41, 42 of the bottom surface 12 are formed and the midpoint M of the short side direction (X direction) of the bottom surface 12 is 20% or less of the width G1 of the bottom surface 12 in the short side direction (X direction), preferably 18% or less, and more preferably 15% or less.

[0110] Here, the area 40 where the flaps 41, 42 are formed (hereinafter referred to as the flap forming area) corresponds to the portion 40 of the bottom surface 12 where the flaps 41, 42 are formed, separated from the first notch 31. The center C of the flap forming area 40 indicates the centroid of the area, and the centroid includes an approximate centroid. The midpoint M in the short direction (X direction) of the bottom surface 12 indicates the point where the distance from the edge 13A on the end surface 13 side of the bottom surface 12 is equal to the distance from the edge 14A on the end surface 14 side, and the approximate midpoint is included in the "midpoint."

[0111] In the sheet dispenser 1 of this embodiment, in the longitudinal direction (Z direction), the distance E2 between the center C of the flap forming area 40 and the edge 16E on the side of the end surface 16 of the bottom surface 12 is 10% or more and 70% or less of the length E1 of the bottom surface 12 in the longitudinal direction (Z direction), preferably 15% or more and 60% or less, and more preferably 20% or more and 55% or less.

[0112] Here, the midpoint M in the short-side direction (X direction) of the side end 41C of the flap 41 indicates the point where the extending direction of the side end 41C of the flap 41 intersects with the short-side direction (X direction) of the main body 10. The midpoint M in the short-side direction (X direction) of the side end 42C of the flap 42 indicates the point where the extending direction of the side end 42C of the flap 42 intersects with the short-side direction (X direction) of the main body 10. In this embodiment, the flaps 41 and 42 are in contact with each other in the longitudinal direction (Z direction).

[0113] In the sheet dispenser 1 of this embodiment, finger holes 50 are formed inside or near the flaps 41, 42 of the bottom surface 12. For example, the finger holes 50 formed inside the flaps 41, 42 are through holes that penetrate the flaps 41, 42.

[0114] Furthermore, the finger hole 50 formed near the flaps 41, 42 may be a notch hole provided on the outside of a portion 40 of the bottom surface 12 (a portion of the bottom surface 12 separated from the first notch 31), or may be a notch hole provided on the inside of the portion 40 of the bottom surface 12. In this embodiment, the finger hole 50 is composed of notch holes 51, 52 provided on the outside of the portion 40 of the bottom surface 12 (FIGS. 2 and 6).

[0115] As described above, the sheet dispenser 1 of this embodiment has a first notch 31 extending in the short direction (X direction) of the main body 10 and a pair of second notches 32, 33 extending continuously from the first notch 31 in the height direction (Y direction) of the main body 10, so that the bar 4 of a towel rack 3 installed on a wall 2 inside a room can be inserted into the inside of the sheet dispenser 1 from the bottom surface 12.

[0116] Furthermore, by bending the second notches 32, 33 toward the end face 15 (one of the short side faces), the bar 4 of the towel rack 3 inserted from the bottom face 12 can be locked into the pair of second notches 32, 33. This allows the sheet dispenser 1 to be hung on the towel rack 3 (Figs. 12 and 13).

[0117] Therefore, in this embodiment, the sheet dispenser 1 can be installed in a small space such as around a bathroom by utilizing a towel rack or other fixture. Furthermore, if a place to install the sheet dispenser 1 can be secured, the sheet dispenser 1 can be installed with the top surface 11, on which the outlet 20 is formed, facing upward. Therefore, according to this embodiment, a sheet dispenser that is not easily limited in terms of where it can be installed can be provided.

[0118] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above, the second notches 32, 33 are bent toward the end face 15 (one of the short side faces), making it difficult for the sheet dispenser 1 to come off when it is hung on a towel rack or the like. Also, because the second notches 32, 33 can be formed closer to the bottom face 12, even when the sheet dispenser 1 is hung on the towel rack 3, the bar 4 of the towel rack 3 is unlikely to get in the way inside the sheet dispenser 1 (FIGS. 12 and 13).

[0119] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above, the second notches 32, 33 have curved portions 32B, 33B that curve toward the end surface 15 (one of the short side surfaces), so that the edge (curved portions 32B, 32B) of the sheet dispenser 1 that abuts against the bar 4 of the towel rack 3 can be curved. This reduces rattling of the sheet dispenser when a sheet S is taken out from the outlet 20 of the sheet dispenser 1 while it is hanging on the towel rack 3 (FIGS. 12 and 13).

[0120] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above, vertices 32C, 33C of curved portions 32B, 33B are positioned closer to bottom surface 12, so that the lower side of sheet dispenser 1 (the corner of the other short side surface (end surface 16) on the bottom surface 12 side) can be tilted so that it can easily come into contact with wall 2 on which towel rack 3 is installed when sheet dispenser 1 is hung from towel rack 3. Therefore, when sheet S is taken out from outlet 20 of sheet dispenser 1 when hung from towel rack 3, rattle of sheet dispenser 1 can be reduced.

[0121] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above, when the sheet dispenser 1 is hung on the towel rack 3, the lower side of the sheet dispenser 1 is more likely to abut against the wall 2 on which the towel rack 3 is installed, which makes it less likely that the sheet dispenser 1 will hit the wall 2 when the sheet S is taken out from the outlet 20. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to reduce the sound generated when the sheet dispenser 1 hits the wall 2 when the sheet S is taken out from the outlet 20 (providing a sound-deadening function).

[0122] In this embodiment, by setting the distance D1 between the vertices 32C, 33C of the curved portions 32B, 33B and the bottom surface 12 to a length that is 15% to 45% of the distance D2 between the top surface and the bottom surface 12, the sheet dispenser 1 hung on the towel rack 3 can be hung at an angle that is nearly parallel to the wall 2. Furthermore, when hung on the towel rack 3, the lower side of the sheet dispenser 1 can be abutted against the wall 2 on which the towel rack 3 is installed.

[0123] As a result, even if the sheet dispenser 1 hits the wall 2 when the sheet S is taken out from the outlet 20 while hanging on the towel rack 3, the hit occurs with a small angle of rotation. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to reliably reduce rattling of the sheet dispenser 1. Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is possible to reliably reduce the sound generated when the sheet dispenser 1 hits the wall 2 when the sheet S is taken out from the outlet 20.

[0124] As described above, even if the vertices 32C, 33C of the curved portions 32B, 33B are approximately in the center of the curved portions 32B, 33B or closer to the top surface 11, the distance D1 between the vertices 32C, 33C of the curved portions 32B, 33B and the bottom surface 12 is 15% to 45% of the distance D2 between the top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12, so that when hung on the towel rack 3, the lower side of the sheet dispenser 1 can be abutted against the wall 2 on which the towel rack 3 is installed.

[0125] This reduces rattling of the sheet dispenser 1 when the sheet S is taken out from the outlet 20 of the sheet dispenser 1 while it is hanging from the towel rack 3, even if the vertices 32C, 33C of the curved portions 32B, 33B are approximately in the center of the curved portions 32B, 33B or near the top surface 11, and also reduces the noise generated when the sheet dispenser 1 hits the wall 2 when the sheet S is taken out from the outlet 20.

[0126] Furthermore, in the sheet dispenser 1 of this embodiment, the outlet 20 is formed closer to the end face 16 (the other short side face) of the top face 11. In this embodiment, by forming the outlet 20 closer to the end face 16 (the other short side face) of the top face 11, it is possible to take out the sheet S from the sheet dispenser 1 at a position away from the bar 4 of the towel rack 3 while the sheet dispenser 1 is hanging from the towel rack 3. Therefore, it is possible to take out the sheet S without being interfered with by the bar 4 of the towel rack 3 (FIGS. 12 and 13).

[0127] In the sheet dispenser 1 of this embodiment, as described above, the portion 40 spaced apart from the first notch 31 on the bottom surface 12 is composed of a pair of flaps 41, 42, thereby forming a cushion on the bottom surface 12 of the sheet dispenser 1.

[0128] As a result, in this embodiment, even if the sheet dispenser 1 hits the wall 2 when a sheet S is taken out from the outlet 20 while hanging from the towel rack 3, the cushion (pair of flaps 41, 42) formed by the part 40 of the bottom surface 12 can deform and absorb the impact (provide a cushioning function). Therefore, the sound generated when the sheet dispenser 1 hits the wall 2 can be reliably reduced.

[0129] In this embodiment, as described above, a pair of flaps 41, 42 are adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction (Z direction), and the side end 41C of flap 41 extending from side 14 (one of the long side faces) to side 13 (the other long side face) is engaged with the side end 42C of flap 42 extending from side 13 (the other long side face) to side 14 (one of the long side faces).

[0130] As a result, when the portion 40 of the bottom surface 12 is folded outward from the main body 10, the side edge 41C of the flap 41 and the side edge 42C of the flap 42 are engaged so as to intersect. This improves the cushioning function of the pair of flaps 41, 42, thereby improving the sound-deadening function of the sheet dispenser 1.

[0131] In this embodiment, as described above, each of the flaps 41, 42 has side ends 41C, 42C that are inclined so that the widths W11, W12 in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) increase from the base ends 41A, 42A toward the tip ends 41B, 42B of each of the flaps 41, 42. This increases the contact area of ​​each of the flaps 41, 42 with the wall 2 when the sheet dispenser 1 hits the wall 2. This further improves the cushioning function of the pair of flaps 41, 42, and further enhances the sound-deadening function.

[0132] As described above, the side ends 41C, 42C of the flaps 41, 42 are inclined so that the widths W11, W12 in the longitudinal direction (X direction) increase from the base ends 41A, 42A of the flaps 41, 42 toward the tips 41B, 42B of the flaps 41, 42, which makes it easier to pinch the tips 41B of the flaps 41, 42 when engaging the flaps 41 and 42. This makes it easier to fold the part 40 of the bottom surface 12 outward from the main body 10, facilitating the formation of the pair of flaps 41, 42.

[0133] In this embodiment, as described above, both flaps 41, 42 have multiple recesses formed on the side edges 41C, 42C of each flap, so that the first recess of the first flap and the second recess of the second flap can engage with each other, making it difficult for the pair of flaps to become disengaged.

[0134] Furthermore, as described above, each of the flaps 41 and 42 has a plurality of recesses (recesses R11, R12, R21, and R22) formed in the side edges 41C and 42C of the flap, allowing selection of a plurality of combinations for engaging the recesses of the flaps 41 and 42. This allows adjustment of the height H of the pair of flaps 41 and 42. This allows adjustment of the distance between the wall 2 and the sheet dispenser 1 according to the installation environment, such as the dimensions of the towel rack 3.

[0135] In this embodiment, as described above, the distance G2 between the center C of the flap forming region 40 of the bottom surface 12 and the midpoint M of the bottom surface 12 in the short-side direction (X direction) is 20% or less of the width G1 of the bottom surface 12 in the short-side direction (X direction), so that the pair of flaps 41, 42 can be positioned at or approximately at the midpoint M of the bottom surface 12 in the short-side direction (X direction). This allows the sheet dispenser 1 to be hung in a stable position with the pair of flaps 41, 42 locked. This improves the cushioning function of the pair of flaps 41, 42.

[0136] In this embodiment, as described above, the midpoint M in the short-side direction (X direction) of the side ends 41C, 42C of each of the flaps 41, 42 is located at the center C of the flap forming region 40, which makes it easier to position the pair of flaps 41, 42 at or approximately at the midpoint M in the short-side direction (X direction) of the bottom surface 12. This allows the sheet dispenser 1 to be hung in a more stable position with the pair of flaps 41, 42 engaged, thereby further improving the cushioning function of the pair of flaps 41, 42.

[0137] Furthermore, as described above, since the pair of flaps 41, 42 are arranged between the first notch 31 and the end face 16 (the other short side face), when the sheet S is taken out from the outlet 20, the pair of flaps 41, 42 arranged between the first notch 31 and the end face 16 hits the wall 2 before the lower part 1A of the sheet dispenser 1 hits the wall 2, thereby preventing the sound of the lower part 1A of the sheet dispenser 1 hitting the wall 2.

[0138] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above, a pair of flaps 41, 42 are arranged near the end face 16 (the other short side face) of the bottom face 12 of the sheet dispenser 1. As a result, when taking out sheets S from the outlet 20, instead of the lower part 1A of the sheet dispenser 1 hitting the wall 2, the pair of flaps 41, 42 arranged near the end face 60 (the other short side face) can hit it, thereby preventing noise caused by the lower part 1A of the sheet dispenser 1 hitting the wall 2 (FIGS. 12 and 13).

[0139] In the longitudinal direction, the distance E2 between the center C of the flap forming area 40 and the edge 16E on the side of the end face 16 (the other short side face) of the bottom face 12 is 10% or more and 70% or less of the length E1 in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of the bottom face 12, so that the pair of flaps 41, 42 arranged between the first notch 31 and the end face 16 (the other short side face) are more likely to come into contact before the lower part 1A of the sheet dispenser 1 hits the wall 2, thereby improving the sound-absorbing function (Figures 12 and 13).

[0140] In the sheet dispenser 1 of this embodiment, as described above, the height H in the vertical direction (Y direction) of the pair of flaps 41, 42 when folded outward from the main body 10 is 60 mm or less, so that the pair of flaps 41, 42 can be abutted against the wall 2 on which the towel rack 3 is installed when the top surface 11 on which the outlet 20 of the sheet dispenser 1 hanging from the towel rack 3 is formed is tilted downward (Figures 12 and 13).

[0141] As a result, in this embodiment, the sound generated when the lower part 1A of the sheet dispenser 1 hits the wall when the sheet S is removed from the outlet 20 of the sheet dispenser 1 can be reliably reduced without compromising the appearance when hung on the towel rack 3.

[0142] Furthermore, as described above, the pair of flaps 41, 42 have height-adjustable portions V1, V2, which allows the height of the pair of flaps 41, 42 (cushions) to be adjusted. Therefore, the height H (heights H1, H2) of the pair of flaps 41, 42 from the bottom surface 12 can be adjusted according to the distance L between the sheet dispenser 1 suspended from the towel rack 3 and the wall 2 on which the towel rack 3 is installed (FIGS. 12 and 13). That is, in this embodiment, the distance L between the wall 2 and the sheet dispenser 1 can be adjusted according to the installation environment, such as the dimensions of the towel rack 3 (FIGS. 12 and 13).

[0143] In addition, in the sheet dispenser 1 of this embodiment, valley folds F11, F21 extending in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) are formed at the base ends 41A, 42A of the flaps 41, 42, making it easier to fold a portion 40 of the bottom surface 12 along the base ends 41A, 42A of the flaps 41, 42 toward the outside of the main body 10, making it easier to form a pair of flaps 41, 42 (cushions).

[0144] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above, a valley fold (valley fold) F12 extending in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) is also formed on the tip 41B side of the flap 41, and a valley fold (valley fold) F22 extending in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) is also formed on the tip 42B side of the flap 42. As a result, when the pair of flaps 41, 42 (cushions) hits the wall 2, the tips 41B, 42B of the pair of flaps 41, 42 (cushions) absorb the impact, and the generation of noise can be further suppressed.

[0145] Furthermore, as described above, both flaps 41, 42 have valley folds F12, F22 formed near the tip 41B of each flap 41, 42 extending in the longitudinal direction (Z direction), so that even if the pair of engaged flaps 41, 42 hits the wall 2, the tip 41B, 42B of each flap 41, 42 will try to return to its original shape, making it less likely to sag.

[0146] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above, the finger holes 50 (notched holes 51, 52) are formed inside or near the portion 40 of the bottom surface 12 where the flaps 41, 42 are formed, so that fingers can be placed in the finger holes 50, making it easier to fold the portion 40 of the bottom surface 12 outward from the main body 10. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is even easier to form the pair of flaps 41, 42 (FIG. 6).

[0147] Furthermore, when the finger hole 50 is provided on the outside of the part 40 of the bottom surface 12, the strength of the flaps 41, 42 can be maintained because no through holes or notches are provided in the flaps 41, 42. [Example]

[0148] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to experimental examples, which were evaluated by the following tests.

[0149] [Sheet dispenser (test specimen)] Plate-shaped sheet (needle coated cardboard, basis weight 450g / m 2 A hexahedral sheet dispenser 1 measuring 237 mm in length, 150 mm in width, and 60 mm in height was fabricated using paper (paper thickness: 0.5 mm). The end face 15 of the main body 10 of the sheet dispenser 1 was opened. A roughly elliptical outlet 20 (opening) extending in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) was formed near the end face 16 of the top face 11 of the main body 10. A first notch 31 was formed near the end face 15 of the bottom face 12 of the main body 10, and second notches 32 and 33 continuous with the first notch 31 were formed in the side faces 13 and 14. Flaps 41 and 42 were formed near the end face 16 of the bottom face 12 of the main body 10. Finger holes 50 (notch holes 51 and 52) were provided near the flaps 41 and 42 (see FIGS. 1 to 9).

[0150] [Sheet packaging (sheet laminate)] A sheet packaging body 100, in which a sheet stack SL in which a plurality of sheets S are stacked is contained in a packaging bag 110, is inserted from the end face 15 of the main body 10 of the sheet dispenser 1. The sheet packaging body 100 is a paper towel (basis weight: 14.5 g / m) in which the sheets S are alternately folded and stacked so that they can be pulled out one by one in a pop-up style. 2 The following paper was used: paper thickness: 130 μm, number of plies: 2 plies, number of sets: 200 sets (400 sheets), dimensions: height approximately 55 mm, width approximately 186 mm, length approximately 120 mm. The sheet laminate SL was placed in a packaging bag 110 so that the stacking direction (SD direction) was the height direction (Z direction) of the sheet packaging body 100. The packaging bag 110 was made of polyethylene (PE) with a thickness of 40 μm. The packaging form of the packaging bag 110 was such that both side surfaces 115 and 116 of the sheet packaging body 100 were sealed with pillow packaging (forming seal portions 130 and 140). The dimensions of the packaging bag 110 were: length L1 in the first direction (X direction) approximately 186 mm, width W1 in the depth direction (Y direction) approximately 120 mm, and height in the height direction (Z direction) approximately 55 mm. Furthermore, a generally oval-shaped take-out opening 120 extending in the first direction (X direction) was formed on the top surface 111 of the packaging bag 110 by perforations M (FIG. 10).

[0151] [Hanging sheet dispenser] A sheet dispenser 1 containing a sheet package 100 was hung from a bar 4 of a towel rack 3 installed on a wall 2. At this time, the distance between the wall 2 and the bottom surface 12 of the sheet dispenser 1 at the position of the bar 4 (hereinafter referred to as the distance L between the wall and the bottom surface) was 25 mm.

[0152] [Installation appearance] The appearance of the sheet dispenser 1 containing the sheet package 100 was checked when it was hung from the bar 4 of a towel rack 3 installed on a wall 2. The test was carried out by five people, who checked it according to the following criteria and evaluated it based on the average value. A rating of A, B, or C was considered good, and D was considered bad. <Evaluation criteria> 5 Good 4 Fairly good 3 Neither 2. Somewhat bad 1 Bad <Result> A 4.5 or higher B: 4.0 or more and less than 4.5 points C 3.5 or more and less than 4.0 D less than 3.5

[0153] [Dispenser movement] The sheet dispenser 1 containing the sheet package 100 was hung from the bar 4 of a towel rack 3 installed on a wall 2, and the degree of movement of the dispenser was checked when the sheet S was taken out from the outlet 20. The test was carried out by five people, who checked according to the following criteria and evaluated the results based on the average. A rating of A, B, or C was considered good, and D was considered bad. <Evaluation criteria> 5. I don't mind 4 I hardly notice it 3 Neither 2 I'm a little concerned 1 I don't mind <Result> A 4.5 or higher B: 4.0 or more and less than 4.5 points C 3.5 or more and less than 4.0 D less than 3.5

[0154] [Sound deadening] The degree of sound deadening of the sheet dispenser 1 when the sheet was dispensed was checked. The test was carried out by five people, who checked according to the following criteria and evaluated the average value. A rating of A, B, or C was considered good, and D was considered bad. <Evaluation criteria> 5. I don't mind 4 I hardly notice it 3 Neither 2 I'm a little concerned 1 I don't mind <Result> A 4.5 or higher B: 4.0 or more and less than 4.5 points C 3.5 or more and less than 4.0 D less than 3.5

[0155] [Experimental Example 1] The flap 41 extended from the side surface 14 side to the side surface 13 side, and the flap 42 extended from the side surface 13 side to the side surface 14 side, with the side end 41C of the flap 41 and the side end 42C of the flap 42 engaged with each other (FIGS. 6 and 11). As shown in FIG. 6, a test specimen was prepared in which the ratio of the distance E2 from the lower end (edge ​​16E on the end surface 16 side) of the sheet dispenser 1 to the center C of the flap-forming region 40 (silencer mechanism) to the length E1 in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of the sheet dispenser 1 (hereinafter referred to as the ratio of the distance in the longitudinal direction (Z direction)) was 0% and evaluated. The results are shown in Table 1.

[0156] [Experimental Example 2] Except for the fact that the ratio of the distance in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) was set to 10%, a test specimen was prepared and evaluated in the same manner as in Experimental Example 1. The results are shown in Table 1.

[0157] [Experimental Example 3] Except for the fact that the ratio of the distance in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) was set to 15%, a test specimen was prepared and evaluated in the same manner as in Experimental Example 1. The results are shown in Table 1.

[0158] [Experimental Example 4] Except for the fact that the ratio of the distance in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) was set to 20%, a test specimen was prepared and evaluated in the same manner as in Experimental Example 1. The results are shown in Table 1.

[0159] [Experimental Example 5] Except for the fact that the ratio of the distance in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) was set to 50%, a test specimen was prepared and evaluated in the same manner as in Experimental Example 1. The results are shown in Table 1.

[0160] [Experimental Example 6] Except for the fact that the ratio of the distance in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) was set to 55%, a test specimen was prepared and evaluated in the same manner as in Experimental Example 1. The results are shown in Table 1.

[0161] [Experimental Example 7] Except for the fact that the ratio of the distance in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) was set to 60%, a test specimen was prepared and evaluated in the same manner as in Experimental Example 1. The results are shown in Table 1.

[0162] [Experimental Example 8] Except for the fact that the ratio of the distance in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) was set to 70%, a test specimen was prepared and evaluated in the same manner as in Experimental Example 1. The results are shown in Table 1.

[0163] [Experimental Example 9] Except for the fact that no flaps were provided, a test specimen was prepared and evaluated in the same manner as in Experimental Example 1. The results are shown in Table 1.

[0164] [Experimental Example 10] As shown in Fig. 6, a test specimen was prepared and evaluated in the same manner as in Experimental Example 5, except that the ratio of the distance G2 from the center of the width of the sheet dispenser 1 (the midpoint M in the width direction (X direction) of the bottom surface 12) to the center C of the flap forming region 40 (the sound deadening mechanism) to the width G1 in the width direction (X direction) of the sheet dispenser 1 (hereinafter referred to as the distance ratio in the width direction (X direction)) was set to 0%. The results are shown in Table 2.

[0165] [Experimental Example 11] A test specimen was prepared and evaluated in the same manner as in Experimental Example 10, except that the ratio of the distance in the short side direction (X direction) was set to 10%. The results are shown in Table 2.

[0166] [Experimental Example 12] A test specimen was prepared and evaluated in the same manner as in Experimental Example 10, except that the ratio of the distance in the short side direction (X direction) was set to 15%. The results are shown in Table 2.

[0167] [Table 1]

[0168] [Table 2]

[0169] As can be seen from Table 1, the test specimens in which flap 41 extended from side 14 to side 13, flap 42 extended from side 13 to side 14, and side end 41C of flap 41 and side end 42C of flap 42 were engaged had good sound-damping properties (Experimental Examples 1 to 12).

[0170] Among these, test specimens with a distance ratio in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of 10% to 70% showed improved sound deadening (Experimental Examples 2 to 8). Test specimens with a distance ratio in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of 15% to 60% showed improved appearance when installed and dispenser movement (Experimental Examples 3 to 7). Furthermore, test specimens with a distance ratio in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of 20% to 55% showed further improvements in appearance when installed and dispenser movement (Experimental Examples 4 to 6).

[0171] Furthermore, Table 2 shows that test specimens with a distance ratio in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of 50% and a distance ratio in the transverse direction (X direction) of 15% or less had good sound deadening properties (Experimental Examples 10 to 12). Furthermore, test specimens with a distance ratio in the transverse direction (X direction) of 10% or less had improved sound deadening properties (Experimental Examples 10 and 11). Furthermore, test specimens with a distance ratio in the transverse direction (X direction) of 0% had further improved sound deadening properties, installation appearance, and dispenser movement (Experimental Example 10).

[0172] On the other hand, the test specimen without flaps on the bottom surface had poor sound deadening properties (Experimental Example 9).

[0173] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the invention described in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0174] 1 sheet dispenser 10 Main Unit 11 Top 12 Bottom 12A range 12B range 12C center M midpoint 13 Side (one long side) 13A Edge 14 Side (other long side) 14A edge 15 Gable (one short side) 16 Gable (other short side) 16E Edge 20 Outlet 30 notch 31 First notch 32, 33 Second notch 32A, 33A base 32B, 33B curved section 32C, 33C vertex W1 width D1, D2 interval 40 Part of the bottom surface (flap formation area) center C 41, 42 Flap S1, S2 slits W11, W12 width 41A, 42A proximal end 41B, 42B tip Valley folds F11, F12, F21, F22 41C, 42C side edge C11, C12, C13, C21, C22, C23 convex parts H, H1, H2 height 50 finger hole 51, 52 Notched holes 100 sheet packaging S Sheet (Paper Towel) SL Sheet laminate E1, E2 distance G1, G2 distance

Claims

1. A rectangular sheet dispenser that accommodates a plurality of stacked sheets, a top surface extending in the longitudinal direction of the main body and having an outlet for the sheet; a bottom surface facing the top surface in a height direction of the main body and extending in the longitudinal direction; a pair of long side surfaces that face each other in a short direction of the main body that is perpendicular to the height direction and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and extend in the longitudinal direction; A pair of short side surfaces facing each other in the longitudinal direction; a first notch formed on one of the bottom surfaces near the short side surface and extending in the short direction; a pair of second notches formed on the pair of long side surfaces, continuous with the first notches, and extending in the height direction; a pair of flaps formed in a portion of the bottom surface between the first notch and the other short side surface and spaced apart from the first notch, the flaps being folded outward from the main body and engaging with each other; The pair of flaps includes a first flap and a second flap that are adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction, The first flap extends from one of the long side surfaces to the other of the long side surfaces, the second flap extends from the other long side surface side to the one long side surface side, A sheet dispenser, wherein a side edge of the first flap and a side edge of the second flap are engaged with each other.

2. The side edges of the first flap are inclined so that the width in the longitudinal direction increases from the base end of the first flap toward the tip end of the first flap, The sheet dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein the side edges of the second flap are inclined so that the width in the longitudinal direction increases from the base end of the second flap toward the tip end of the second flap.

3. A side edge of the first flap is formed with a plurality of first recesses, The sheet dispenser according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a side edge of the second flap is formed with a plurality of second recesses.

4. A valley fold extending in the longitudinal direction is formed at a base end of the first flap, The sheet dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein a valley fold extending in the longitudinal direction is formed at a base end of the second flap.

5. A valley fold extending in the longitudinal direction is formed near the tip of the first flap, The sheet dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein a valley fold extending in the longitudinal direction is formed near a tip end of the second flap.

6. A sheet dispenser as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the distance in the short direction between the center of the area where the flap is formed on the bottom surface and the midpoint in the short direction of the bottom surface is 20% or less of the width in the short direction of the bottom surface.

7. a midpoint of the side edge of the first flap in the short-side direction is located at the center of the region; The sheet dispenser according to claim 6 , wherein a midpoint of the side edge of the second flap in the short direction is located at a center of the region.

8. The sheet dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein the area of ​​the bottom surface where the flap is formed is located closer to the other short side surface of the bottom surface.

9. 9. The sheet dispenser according to claim 8, wherein the distance in the longitudinal direction between the center of the region and the edge of the other short side of the bottom surface is 10% or more and 70% or less of the length of the bottom surface in the longitudinal direction.

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