Patent ID: 7794194

Claim:
An end effector apparatus for a component handling assembly comprising: a first linkage comprising: opposing first and second input links that are journaled for rotation; first and second positioners for selectively rotating the first and second input links, respectively; and first and second follower links pivotally joined together, wherein the first follower link is pivotally connected to the first input link, a first chuck is supported by the second follower link, and the second input link is pivotally connected to the second follower link; and a second linkage comprising: opposing third and fourth input links that are journaled for rotation; third and fourth positioners for selectively rotating the third and fourth input links, respectively; and third and fourth follower links pivotally joined together, wherein the third follower link is pivotally connected to the third input link, a second chuck is supported by the fourth follower link, and the fourth input link is pivotally connected to the fourth follower link.