Cushion structure

A cushion structure configured to be accommodated in packing together with an image forming apparatus and a waste toner box, the cushion structure comprising:

• a cushioning member configured to surround the waste toner box and restrict a position of the waste toner box, wherein
• the cushioning member includes
• a planar main body,
• a restriction section in which the waste toner box is disposed,
• a fixing section configured to fix the waste toner box, and
• a connection section configured to connect the main body with the fixing section,
• the restriction section is formed as a through hole that is an opening located approximately in a center of the main body,
• the restriction section restricts movement of the waste toner box by inserting the waste toner box into the opening,
• the fixing section extends in a direction intersecting with the main body,
• a first end of the connection section connects to the main body,
• a second end of the connection section connects to the fixing section,
• the connection section is pivotable about the first end,
• the cushioning member is to be disposed on a top surface of the image forming apparatus,
• the restriction section restricts movement of the waste toner box supported on the top surface, and
• the waste toner box cushions shock on the top surface of the image forming apparatus.