Abstract: A rail-less window lifter includes a linking member linking a window glass and a cable. The linking member is positioned with respect to the window glass at a location that avoid jamming of the window glass during raising. The linking member applies a force to the window glass at a single lifting point.

Abstract: A tensioner for a cable includes a fixing point and a free end. A first active part defines a first surface of the tensioner, and a second active part defines a second surface of the tensioner which is different from the first surface. The tensioner tensions the cable while following the displacement of the cable. One of the active parts acts as a tensioner on the cable, and the other of the active parts allows the free end of the cable tensioner to follow displacement of the cable, preventing the twisting of the tensioner or deformation of the cable. The tensioner can be employed with cable-driven window regulator for a vehicle.

Abstract: A simple lift rail-less window lifter (1) is provided in which a member (3) linking a window glass (2) and a cable (5) is positioned with respect to the window glass in such a way as to avoid jamming of the window glass while it is being raised. A method for assembling a window lifter is also provided.