Drapery center transmission lug coupler

A drapery rod window covering system, comprising:

• a first drapery rod;
• a second drapery rod;
• a lug;
• the lug having an axle;
• the first drapery rod operatively connected the axle;
• the second drapery rod operatively connected to the axle;
• wherein when in a coupled state the first drapery rod and the second drapery rod rotate in unison;
• wherein when in an uncoupled state the first drapery rod and the second drapery rod rotate independently of one another.

A method of operating a drapery rod window covering system, the steps comprising:

• providing a first drapery rod and a second drapery rod;
• providing a lug, an axle operatively connected to the lug and a first bearing housing and a second bearing housing operatively connected to the axle;
• installing the first drapery rod to the first bearing housing without a first coupler, and connecting the second drapery rod to the second bearing housing without a second coupler, and thereby facilitating independent rotation of the first drapery rod and the second drapery rod;
• installing the first drapery rod to the first bearing housing with a first coupler, and connecting the second drapery rod to the second bearing housing with a second coupler, and thereby facilitating simultaneous rotation of the first drapery rod and the second drapery rod.