Abstract: A coupler is provided for coupling a first cable to a second cable, where the first cable includes a male adapter having a male drive feature extending therefrom, and the second cable includes a female adapter having a female drive feature extending therefrom, each adapter including a radial flange. In one embodiment, and by way of example only, the coupler includes a cylinder, a female drive receiving end, and a male drive receiving. The male drive receiving end is spaced a predetermined distance apart from the female drive receiving end such that when the female and male drive features are disposed in the cylinder channel, a portion of the male drive feature is disposed in the female drive feature and is capable of moving axially therethrough in response to a predetermined torque applied to the first cable.

Abstract: A thrust reverser actuation system is provided that includes a synchronization system that synchronizes the actuation of at least two actuators coupled to at least two power drive units. The synchronization system includes a first synchronization shaft coupling the first power drive unit to the second power drive unit and a second synchronization shaft coupling the first power drive unit to the second power drive unit. The at least two actuators are adapted to receive a drive force and configured, in response to receipt of the drive force, to move between a stowed position and a deployed position. The synchronization system is configured to transfer power between the first power drive unit and the second power drive unit, thereby eliminating a mismatch in power and provide uniform deployment of the at least two actuators.