Remote lock operation apparatus for light vehicle

A remote lock operation apparatus for a light vehicle having a bar handle connected to an upper end portion of a steering shaft for steering a front wheel but not having a cabin, comprising:

• a portable infrared transmitter;
• an infrared receiver capable of receiving an infrared signal emitted from said infrared transmitter;
• a lock actuator capable of locking and unlocking a lock mechanism incorporated in a vehicle body;
• and
• a control apparatus for controlling operation of said lock actuator based on the infrared signal received by said infrared receiver;
• and
• an inner cover fixed to a vehicle body front portion for covering the rear side of said steering shaft in a position which is below a handle cover,
• said infrared receiver being disposed in a position higher than the seat on a rear face of said inner cover so as to be protected from the sun by said handle cover.

A remote lock operation apparatus for a light vehicle without a cabin and having a bar handle for steering a front wheel and a handle cover for covering a central portion of said bar handle are disposed on the front side and on the upper side with respect to a seat, comprising:

• a portable infrared transmitter;
• an infrared receiver capable of receiving an infrared signal emitted from said infrared transmitter;
• a lock actuator capable of locking and unlocking a lock mechanism incorporated in a vehicle body;
• and
• a control apparatus for controlling operation of said lock actuator based on the infrared signal received by said infrared receiver,
• wherein said infrared receiver is disposed in a position higher than the seat on a lower rear portion outer face of said handle cover which is inclined rearwardly downwards so as to avoid a likelihood of exposure to direct sun rays, thereby effectively suppressing a signal to noise ratio of the receiver.