Sep 8, 2026

US12729942 - Press device and method of operating the same

A press device may include a frame comprising a target base disposed over an upper portion thereof, a back support extending vertically from the frame adjacent to the target base, and a linear actuator mounted to the frame and positioned to actuate along a translation axis substantially parallel to the target base and toward the back support. The press device may also include a fracturing tool coupled to first linear actuator to actuate along the translation axis over the target base, and a positioning actuator coupled to the frame to actuate along the target base in a direction substantially perpendicular to the translation axis.

Assignee: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Inventors: Ian B. Vabnick
Filing date: 2023-09-21

The patent describes a press device designed for fracturing explosive devices, featuring a frame with a target base and a back support, along with linear and positioning actuators for precise operation. The fracturing tool can include a wedge, blade, or punch that operates along a defined translation axis to effectively fracture the target device.

Claim 1

1 . A press device comprising: a frame having a target base disposed horizontally over an upper portion thereof; a back support extending vertically from the frame adjacent the target base; a linear actuator mounted to the frame and positioned to actuate along a translation axis substantially parallel to the target base and toward the back support; a fracturing tool coupled to the linear actuator to actuate along the translation axis over the target base; and a first positioning actuator coupled to the frame to actuate along the target base in a direction substantially perpendicular to the translation axis; wherein the fracturing tool comprises a wedge, a blade, or a punch configured to fracture a device, and wherein the device comprises an explosive device. a frame having a target base disposed horizontally over an upper portion thereof; a back support extending vertically from the frame adjacent the target base; a linear actuator mounted to the frame and positioned to actuate along a translation axis substantially parallel to the target base and toward the back support; a fracturing tool coupled to the linear actuator to actuate along the translation axis over the target base; and a first positioning actuator coupled to the frame to actuate along the target base in a direction substantially perpendicular to the translation axis; wherein the fracturing tool comprises a wedge, a blade, or a punch configured to fracture a device, and wherein the device comprises an explosive device.

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