System and method for printing on substrate

Abstract

To provide a system and method for efficiently and effectively printing a textured surface.SOLUTION: A substrate (100) for receiving a print layer (108) includes a reinforcement layer (104) having a first surface (103) and optionally a second surface (105) opposite from the first surface (103). A first coating layer (102) is coupled to the first surface (103) of the reinforcement layer (104). The first coating layer (102) is configured to receive and retain the print layer (108). The substrate (100) is configured to be secured to a component (112).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to systems and methods for printing on substrates, such as those associated with interior cabin surfaces of commercial aircraft. [Background technology]

[0002]

[0002] A vehicle, such as a commercial aircraft, includes an interior cabin having various components. For example, the interior cabin includes a floor, side walls, and a ceiling. The components may include text, graphics, and / or textures.

[0003]

[0003] However, known substrates that can be used for printed textures inside the interior cabin of commercial aircraft are limited due to stringent regulatory and performance-based requirements. In particular, printing on such substrates has many drawbacks in terms of ink adhesion, flammability, handling properties, surface finish, repairability, and weight. Summary of the Invention

[0004]

[0004] There is a need for improved substrates configured for printed textured surfaces. Additionally, there is a need for systems and methods for efficiently and effectively printing textured surfaces for use within the interior cabins of vehicles such as commercial aircraft.

[0005]

[0005] In consideration of these needs, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide a substrate for receiving a printed layer. The substrate includes a reinforcing layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A first coating layer is bonded to the first surface of the reinforcing layer. The first coating layer is configured to receive and retain the printed layer. The substrate is configured to be secured to a component.

[0006]

[0006] The substrate may also include a second coating layer bonded to a second surface of the reinforcing layer to balance internal stresses in the system, improve handling characteristics, etc.

[0007] In at least one embodiment, the component is within an interior cabin of an aircraft.

[0008] In at least one embodiment, the first coating layer is a flame retardant ink receptive coating. The first coating layer may include an intumescent material.

[0009]

[0009] The reinforcing layer may include a fiber. The reinforcing layer may be inert and / or flame retardant. The reinforcing layer may be formed of fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon, Nomex, or other flame retardant materials. The reinforcing layer may include a metal mesh.

[0010] In at least one embodiment, the print layer includes an ink configured to be cured by ultraviolet (UV) light. The print layer may include a textured surface that is printed.

[0011]

[0011] The printed layer may be applied to the substrate before the substrate is secured to the component. Optionally, the printed layer may be applied to the substrate after the substrate is secured to the component.

[0012]

[0012] Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method that includes bonding a first coating layer to a first surface of a reinforcing layer to form a substrate, adding a printed layer to the first coating layer, and securing the substrate to a component.

[0013]

[0013] Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide a vehicle, such as an aircraft, that includes an interior cabin, a component within the interior cabin, and a substrate coupled to the component, as described herein. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1]

[0014] FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a substrate for printing textured surfaces according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2]

[0015] 1 illustrates an exploded isometric view of a substrate for a printed layer according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 3]

[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective front view of an aircraft according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4]

[0017] 1 illustrates a perspective interior view of an interior cabin of a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 5]

[0018] FIG. 1 shows a simplified block diagram of a system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6]

[0019] 1 shows a flowchart of a method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015]

[0020] The above summary, as well as the following detailed description of certain embodiments, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. As used herein, it should be understood that the use of "a" or "an" in the singular form of an element or step does not necessarily exclude a plurality of such elements or steps. Furthermore, references to "one embodiment" are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that incorporate features described herein. Furthermore, embodiments that "comprising" or "having" one or more elements having a particular condition may include additional elements that do not have such conditions (unless expressly stated otherwise).

[0016]

[0021] FIG 1 illustrates a block diagram of a substrate 100 for printing a textured surface according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG 2 illustrates an exploded isometric view of the substrate 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. With reference to FIGs 1 and 2, the substrate 100 includes a first coating layer 102 bonded to a first surface 103 of a stiffening layer 104. In at least one embodiment, the first coating layer 102 is secured directly to the first surface 103 (i.e., without any intervening structure).

[0017]

[0022] In at least one embodiment, the substrate 100 also includes a second coating layer 106 bonded to a second surface 105 of the reinforcement layer 104. The first surface 103 is opposite the second surface 105. In at least one embodiment, the second coating layer 106 is secured directly to the second surface 105.

[0018]

[0023] In at least one embodiment, the first surface 103 is a front surface and the second surface 105 is a rear surface. In another embodiment, the first surface 103 is a top surface and the second surface 105 is a bottom surface.

[0019]

[0024] In at least one embodiment, the first coating layer 102 is an ink receptive coating. The first coating layer 102 may be formed of a phenolic material. The phenolic material may be or may otherwise include a thermosetting resin or plastic. In at least one embodiment, the first coating layer 102 is adhered to the first surface 103 of the stiffening layer 104 via one or more resins. The first coating layer 102 is flame retardant. For example, the first coating layer 102 may be a flame retardant urethane. In at least one embodiment, the first coating layer 102 may be formed of or may otherwise include an intumescent material. In at least one embodiment, the first coating layer 102 provides a flat, smooth surface that is adhered to the stiffening layer 104.

[0020]

[0025] The reinforcing layer 104 includes a textured surface. In at least one embodiment, the reinforcing layer 104 includes fibers 107, such as carbon-based fibers. In a further embodiment, the fibers 107 are flame retardant. The reinforcing layer 104 may be formed of woven or knitted fiberglass, metal (such as steel) mesh, carbon-based materials, one or more aramids, or the like.

[0021]

[0026] In at least one embodiment, the second coating layer 106 provides additional structural support to the substrate 100. The second coating layer 106 may also be an ink receptive coating. The second coating layer 106 may be formed of a phenolic material. The phenolic material may be or may otherwise include a thermosetting resin or plastic. In at least one embodiment, the second coating layer 106 is adhered to the second surface 105 of the stiffening layer 104 via one or more resins. The second coating layer 106 is flame retardant. For example, the second coating layer 106 may be a flame retardant urethane. In at least one embodiment, the second coating layer 106 may be formed of or may otherwise include an intumescent material. In at least one embodiment, the second coating layer 106 provides a flat, smooth surface that is adhered to the stiffening layer 104.

[0022]

[0027] The substrate 100 is configured to receive the print layer 108. For example, the first coating layer 102 receives and retains the print layer 108. The print layer 108 may be provided by a digital printer, such as a digital inkjet printer, a screen printer, a laser printer, etc. The print layer 108 includes ink 109 applied directly onto the first coating layer 102. The first coating layer 102 is configured to receive and retain the print layer 108. In at least one embodiment, the print layer 108 includes a textured surface 110 that is printed on. The substrate 100 has been found to effectively and efficiently receive and retain the print layer 108.

[0023]

[0028] In at least one embodiment, the first coating layer 102 is an ink receptive coating. The ink receptive coating includes an adhesive configured to bond with the ink 109 of the printed layer 108. Similarly, the second coating layer 106 can be an ink receptive coating. The ink receptive coating includes an adhesive configured to bond with the ink 109 of the printed layer 108. The first coating layer 102 and / or the second coating layer 106 can be a color that hides scratches on the surface. As another example, the first coating layer 102 and / or the second coating layer 106 can be white to provide a background that allows for improved color management of the printed ink.

[0024]

[0029] The substrate 100 is configured to be secured to the component 112. For example, the substrate 100 is securely adhered to a surface of the component 112, such as via one or more adhesives. As an example, the stiffening layer 104 and / or the second coating layer 106 are secured directly to a surface of the component 112. For example, the stiffening layer 104 and / or the second coating layer 106 may be adhered to the surface of the component 112 with a flame retardant film adhesive.

[0025]

[0030] The component 112 may be a structure within the interior cabin of a vehicle. For example, the component 112 may be a wall, a ceiling, a floor, a drape, a surface of a monument, etc. within the interior cabin of a commercial aircraft. The component 112 may be formed of a flame-retardant material.

[0026]

[0031] In at least one embodiment, the printed layer 108 is applied to the substrate 100 before the substrate 100 is secured to the component 112. Optionally, the substrate 100 can be secured to the component 112 followed by the printed layer 108 being applied to the substrate 100.

[0027]

[0032] The substrate 100 is configured to receive a printed layer 108, which may be a digitally printed texture, and is used to provide a decorative laminate on a component 112. In at least one embodiment, after being applied to the substrate, the printed layer 108 may be cured with ultraviolet (UV) light 114 emitted by one or more UV emitters 116. The ink 109 of the printed layer 108 may be a UV curable ink. It has been found that UV curable inks can be used to provide a printed textured surface 110.

[0028]

[0033] In general, UV curable inks typically do not adhere well to the configurations commonly used within the interior cabins of commercial aircraft. Substrate 100 is provided with one or more coating layers, such as first coating layer 102 and second coating layer 106, that are configured to effectively adhere to the UV curable ink of print layer 108.

[0029]

[0034] The substrate 100 including the first coating layer 102 secured to the stiffening layer 104 has been found to be suitable for receiving a printed layer 108. The printed layer 108 can be used to provide a decorative surface within the interior cabin of a commercial aircraft.

[0030]

[0035] Substrate 100 provides sufficient strength to allow for the attachment thereon of components 112. Components 112 may include complex contours (such as when substrate 100 is flexible). Because substrate 100 is attached to components 112 in isolation, substrate 100 or portions thereof may be quickly and easily removed for repair or replacement.

[0031]

[0036] The substrate 100 provides a composite material that offers improved adhesion to ink (through the tailored functional surface), repairability (as a result of the stiffening layer 104), an improved white point for the ink-receiving surface, and resilience and strength (as a result of the stiffening layer). Additionally, the color of the substrate 100 can be tailored for aesthetics.

[0032]

[0037] As described herein, the substrate 100 is configured to receive and retain the printed layer 108. The substrate 100 includes a stiffening layer 104 having a first surface 103 and a second surface 105 opposite the first surface 103. A first coating layer 102 is coupled to the first surface 103 of the stiffening layer 104. The first coating layer 102 receives and retains the printed layer 108. The substrate 100 is configured to be secured to a component 112. In at least one embodiment, the substrate 100 also includes a second coating layer 106 coupled to the second surface 105 of the stiffening layer 104. In at least one embodiment, the component 112 is within an interior cabin of an aircraft.

[0033]

[0038] 3 illustrates a perspective front view of an aircraft 200 according to one embodiment of the disclosure. The aircraft 200 includes a propulsion system 212, which may include, for example, two turbofan engines 214. Optionally, the propulsion system 212 may include more engines 214 than are shown. The engines 214 are carried by wings 216 of the aircraft 200. In other embodiments, the engines 214 may be carried by a fuselage 218 and / or a tail section 220. The tail section 220 may also support a horizontal stabilizer 222 and a vertical stabilizer 224.

[0034]

[0039] The fuselage 218 of the aircraft 200 defines an interior cabin, which may be defined by interior sidewall panels that connect to a ceiling and a floor. The interior cabin may include a cockpit, one or more work areas (e.g., a galley, a crew baggage area, etc.), one or more passenger areas (e.g., first class, business class, economy class), and an aft area. The interior cabin includes one or more components 112 (shown in FIG. 1 ).

[0035]

[0040] Optionally, instead of aircraft, embodiments of the present disclosure may be used with a variety of other vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, locomotives and trains, ships, spacecraft, etc. Optionally, embodiments of the present disclosure may be used in connection with buildings, articles of manufacture, etc.

[0036]

[0041] 4 illustrates a perspective interior view of an interior cabin 300 of a vehicle (such as the aircraft 200 shown in FIG. 3) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The interior cabin 300 includes numerous components 112 (shown in FIG. 1). For example, the substrate 100 carrying the print layer 108 may be coupled to a ceiling panel 302, a luggage box assembly 304, a sidewall panel 306, a ceiling cove 308, a doorway arch panel 310, a doorway sidewall panel 312, partitions, closets, restroom walls, light valances, etc. within the interior cabin.

[0037]

[0042] FIG. 5 illustrates a simplified block diagram of a system 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system 400 is configured to print one or more textured surfaces via a print layer 108 applied to a substrate 100. The substrate 100 may be secured to a component 112 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1 ) before or after the print layer 108 is applied to the substrate 100. As an example, the component 112 is within an interior cabin of a vehicle and may be a wall, ceiling, floor, etc. within the vehicle. The component 112 is flat and planar. As another example, the component 112 may include one or more curves, e.g., have a regular or irregular curvature.

[0038]

[0043] The system 400 includes a printer 402 having a print head 404. The print head 404 can include one or more nozzles configured to deposit ink 109 onto the substrate 100 to form a printed layer 108. In at least one embodiment, the print head 404 includes a single nozzle. In another embodiment, the print head 404 includes two, three, four, five, or more nozzles. For example, the print head 404 can have hundreds or thousands of nozzles.

[0039]

[0044] The printer 402 may be coupled to an actuator 406 configured to move the print head 404. In at least one embodiment, the print head 404 includes a single axis servo motor having a linear actuator. The actuator 406 is configured to move the print head 404 over one or more passes relative to the surface of the substrate 100. The actuator 406 may be separate and distinct from the printer 402. As another embodiment, the printer 402 includes the actuator 406.

[0040]

[0045] A control unit 408 communicates with the printer 402 and the actuator 406, such as via one or more wired or wireless connections. The control unit 408 is configured to operate the actuator 406 and the printer 402 to form a textured surface via the print layer 108 on the substrate 100 based on data stored in a memory in communication with the control unit 408, such as via one or more wired or wireless connections. For example, the data may be a bitmap of the textured surface to be formed on the substrate 100. The memory may be separate and distinct from the control unit 408. In another embodiment, the control unit 408 includes the memory.

[0041]

[0046] As used herein, terms such as "control unit," "central processing unit," "CPU," "computer," and the like, may include any processor-based or microprocessor-based system, including systems using microcontrollers, reduced instruction set computers (RISC), application specific integrated circuits (ASIC), logic circuits, and any other circuits or processors including hardware, software, or combinations thereof capable of performing the functions described herein. The above examples are illustrative only and thus are not intended to limit in any way the definition and / or meaning of the above terms. For example, the control unit 408 may be or include one or more processors configured to control operations as described herein.

[0042]

[0047] The control unit 408 is configured to execute a set of instructions stored in one or more data storage units or elements (such as one or more memories) to process data. For example, the control unit 408 may include or be coupled to one or more memories. The data storage units may also store data or other information as desired or needed. The data storage units may take the form of an information source or a physical memory element within a processing machine.

[0043]

[0048] The set of instructions may include various commands that instruct the control unit 408 as a processing machine to perform certain operations (e.g., methods and processes of various embodiments of the subject matter described herein). The set of instructions may take the form of a software program. The software may take various forms such as system software or application software. Further, the software may take the form of a collection of separate programs, a program subset within a larger program, or a portion of a program. The software may also include modular programming in the form of object-oriented programming. The processing of input data by the processing machine may be in response to user commands, in response to results of previous processing, or in response to a request made by another processing machine.

[0044]

[0049] The diagrams of the embodiments herein may depict one or more control or processing units, such as the control unit 408. It should be understood that the processing or control unit may represent a circuit, circuitry, or a portion thereof, that may be implemented as hardware having associated instructions (e.g., software stored in a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, such as a computer hard drive, ROM, RAM, etc.) that perform the operations described herein. The hardware may include state machine circuitry that is hardwired to perform the functions described herein. Optionally, the hardware may include electronic circuitry that includes and / or is connected to one or more logic-based devices, such as a microprocessor, processor, controller, etc. Optionally, the control unit 408 may represent a processing circuit, such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), microprocessor(s), etc. The circuitry in various examples may be configured to execute one or more algorithms to perform the functions described herein. Such one or more algorithms may include aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein, whether or not they are explicitly identified in a flowchart or method.

[0045]

[0050] As used herein, the terms "software" and "firmware" are used interchangeably and include any computer program stored in a data storage unit (e.g., one or more memories) for execution by a computer, including RAM memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROM memory, and non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) memory. The types of data storage units listed above are merely examples and thus are not limiting as to the types of memory that may be used for storage of a computer program.

[0046]

[0051] 6 shows a flow chart of a method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. With reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 6, at 500, a first coating layer 102 is applied to the reinforcement layer 104 to provide the substrate 100. Then, at 502, a second coating layer 106 is applied to the reinforcement layer 104 to further define the substrate 100. Optionally, the method may not include 502.

[0047]

[0052] At 504, a print layer 108 is applied to the first coating layer 504, such as via a digital printer. At 506, the substrate 100 is then secured to the component 112. Optionally, the substrate 100 may be secured to the component prior to 504. That is, 506 may optionally be performed before 504.

[0048]

[0053] Furthermore, the present disclosure includes embodiments according to the following clauses.

[0049]

[0054] Article 1. A substrate for receiving a printed layer, comprising: a reinforcing layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; and a first coating layer bonded to the first surface of the reinforcing layer; the first coating layer is configured to receive and retain the print layer; The substrate is configured to be secured to a component.

[0050]

[0055] Article 2. 13. The substrate of claim 1, further comprising a second coating layer bonded to the second surface of the reinforcing layer.

[0051]

[0056] Article 3. 3. The substrate of clause 1 or 2, wherein the component is within an interior cabin of an aircraft.

[0052]

[0057] Article 4. 4. The substrate of any one of clauses 1 to 3, wherein the first coating layer is a flame retardant ink receptive coating.

[0053]

[0058] Article 5. 5. The substrate of any one of clauses 1 to 4, wherein the first coating layer comprises an intumescent material.

[0054]

[0059] Article 6. 6. The substrate of any one of clauses 1 to 5, wherein the reinforcing layer comprises fibers.

[0055]

[0060] Article 7. 7. The substrate of any one of clauses 1 to 6, wherein the reinforcing layer is flame retardant.

[0056]

[0061] Article 8. 8. The substrate of any one of clauses 1 to 7, wherein the reinforcing layer is formed of fiberglass.

[0057]

[0062] Article 9. 9. The substrate of any one of clauses 1 to 8, wherein the reinforcing layer comprises a metal mesh.

[0058]

[0063] Article 10. 10. The substrate of any one of clauses 1 to 9, wherein the printed layer comprises an ink configured to be cured by ultraviolet (UV) light.

[0059]

[0064] Article 11. 11. The substrate of any one of clauses 1 to 10, wherein the print layer comprises a printed textured surface.

[0060]

[0065] Article 12. 12. The substrate of any one of clauses 1 to 11, wherein the printed layer is applied to the substrate before the substrate is fixed to the component.

[0061]

[0066] Article 13. 12. The substrate of any one of clauses 1 to 11, wherein the printed layer is added to the substrate after the substrate is secured to the component.

[0062]

[0067] Article 14. bonding a first coating layer to a first surface of the reinforcing layer to form a substrate; adding a print layer to the first coating layer; and and fastening the substrate to a component.

[0063]

[0068] Article 15. Clause 15. The method of clause 14, further comprising bonding a second coating layer to a second surface of the reinforcing layer, the second surface being opposite the first surface.

[0064]

[0069] Article 16. 16. The method according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the component is within an interior cabin of an aircraft.

[0065]

[0070] Article 17. 17. The method of any one of clauses 14 to 16, wherein the first coating layer is a flame retardant ink receptive coating and the reinforcement layer comprises fibers, and the reinforcement layer is flame retardant.

[0066]

[0071] Article 18. 18. The method of any one of clauses 14 to 17, wherein the first coating layer comprises an intumescent material.

[0067]

[0072] Article 19. 19. The method of any one of clauses 14 to 18, further comprising curing the ink in the print layer containing ink with ultraviolet (UV) light.

[0068]

[0073] Article 20. 1. An aircraft, Interior cabin, Components within the interior cabin; a substrate bonded to the component, a reinforcing layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the reinforcing layer comprising fibers and being flame retardant; a first coating layer bonded to the first surface of the reinforcing layer, the first coating layer being a first flame-retardant ink-receptive coating; and a substrate comprising a second coating layer bonded to the second surface of the reinforcing layer, the second coating layer being a second flame retardant ink receptive coating; and an aircraft comprising a print layer bonded to the first coating layer, the print layer including ink cured by ultraviolet (UV) light, the print layer including a printed textured surface.

[0069]

[0074] As described herein, embodiments of the present disclosure provide improved substrates configured for printed textured surfaces. Additionally, embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for efficiently and effectively printing textured surfaces for use within the interior cabins of vehicles such as commercial aircraft.

[0070]

[0075] For purposes of describing the embodiments of the present disclosure, various spatial and directional terms may be used, such as top, bottom, lower, middle, sideways, horizontal, vertical, front, etc., but it should be understood that such terms are used only with reference to the orientations shown in the drawings, and that these orientations may be flipped, rotated, or otherwise changed so that top becomes bottom, bottom becomes top, horizontal becomes vertical, and so on.

[0071]

[0076] As used herein, a structure, limitation, or element that is "configured to" perform an task or operation is structurally shaped, configured, or adapted to specifically accommodate the task or operation. For clarity and to avoid doubt, an object that is merely capable of being modified to perform an task or operation is not, as used herein, "configured / set up to" perform an task or operation.

[0072]

[0077] It should be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, not limiting. For example, the above-described examples (and / or aspects thereof) may be used in combination with each other. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the various embodiments of the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The dimensions and types of materials described herein are intended to define aspects of the various embodiments of the present disclosure, but the embodiments are by no means limiting, but are illustrative examples. Many other examples will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the above description. The scope of the various embodiments of the present disclosure should be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the accompanying claims and the detailed description herein, the words "including" and "in which" are used as the plain English equivalents of the words "comprising" and "wherein," respectively. Moreover, terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are used merely as labels and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects. Moreover, the limitations of the following claims are not written in means-plus-function form, and are not intended to be construed under 35 U.S.C. § 112(f) unless such claim limitations expressly use the phrase "means for" followed by a statement of function lacking further structure.

[0073]

[0078] The description herein uses examples to disclose various embodiments of the disclosure, including the best mode, and to enable any person skilled in the art to practice various embodiments of the disclosure, including making and using any device or system, and practicing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the various examples of the disclosure is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if the examples have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if the examples include equivalent structural elements that differ only insignificantly from the literal language of the claims.

Claims

1. A substrate (100) for receiving a print layer (108), comprising: a reinforcing layer (104) having a first surface (103) and a second surface (105) opposite the first surface (103); and a first coating layer (102) bonded to the first surface (103) of the reinforcing layer (104); the first coating layer (102) is configured to receive and retain the printed layer (108); The substrate (100) is configured to be secured to a component (112).

2. The substrate (100) of claim 1, further comprising a second coating layer (106) bonded to the second surface (105) of the reinforcing layer (104).

3. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the component (112) is within an interior cabin of an aircraft.

4. The substrate (100) of claim 1 , wherein the first coating layer (102) is a flame-retardant ink-receptive coating.

5. The substrate (100) of claim 1 , wherein the first coating layer (102) comprises an intumescent material.

6. The substrate (100) of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing layer (104) comprises fibers (107).

7. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the reinforcing layer (104) is flame retardant.

8. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the reinforcing layer (104) is formed from fiberglass.

9. The substrate (100) of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing layer (104) comprises a metal mesh.

10. The substrate (100) of claim 1 , wherein the printed layer (108) comprises an ink (109) configured to be cured by ultraviolet (UV) light (114).

11. The substrate (100) of claim 1 , wherein the print layer (108) comprises a textured surface (110) to be printed on.

12. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the printed layer (108) is applied to the substrate (100) before the substrate (100) is secured to the component (112).

13. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the printed layer (108) is applied to the substrate (100) after the substrate (100) is secured to the component (112).

14. bonding a first coating layer (102) to a first surface (103) of a reinforcing layer (104) to form a substrate (100); adding a printed layer (108) to the first coating layer (102); and fastening said substrate (100) to a component (112).

15. 15. The method of claim 14, further comprising bonding a second coating layer (106) to a second surface (105) of the reinforcing layer (104), the second surface (105) being opposite the first surface (103).

16. The method of claim 14 , wherein the component (112) is within an interior cabin of an aircraft.

17. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the first coating layer (102) is a flame retardant ink receptive coating and the reinforcement layer (104) comprises fibers (107), and the reinforcement layer (104) is flame retardant.

18. The method of claim 14, wherein the first coating layer (102) comprises an intumescent material.

19. The method of claim 14, further comprising curing the ink (109) of the print layer (108) containing the ink (109) with ultraviolet (UV) light (114).

20. 1. An aircraft, Interior cabin, Components within the interior cabin (112); A substrate (100) bonded to said component (112), a reinforcing layer (104) having a first surface (103) and a second surface (105) opposite said first surface (103), said reinforcing layer (104) comprising fibers (107), said reinforcing layer (104) being flame retardant; a first coating layer (102) bonded to the first surface (103) of the reinforcing layer (104), the first coating layer (102) being a first flame-retardant ink-receptive coating; and a substrate (100) comprising a second coating layer (106) bonded to the second surface (105) of the reinforcing layer (104), the second coating layer (106) being a second flame retardant, ink receptive coating; a printed layer (108) bonded to the first coating layer (102), the printed layer (108) including an ink (109) cured by ultraviolet (UV) light (114), the printed layer (108) including a printed textured surface (110).

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