Abstract: An overhead transport vehicle includes a fall prevention mechanism including a first rotary member, a fall prevention member, and a second rotary member. The first rotary member includes a base end portion supported so as to be rotatable about a first rotation shaft extending along direction Y. The fall prevention member is provided in a tip end portion of the first rotary member and is movable to a space below a cassette. The second rotary member includes a base end portion supported so as to be rotatable about a second rotation shaft extending along direction Z, and a tip end portion to which the first rotary member is attached.

Abstract: Apparatus for damping the swing of a loading device, said apparatus comprising a trolley provided with a hoisting machine having a hoisting rope on which a loading device is suspended, and downward-pointing brackets attached to the bottom of the trolley. A retaining lever provided with a joint, is mounted on each bracket enabling the lever to turn relative to the bracket. The loading device is so constructed that, when lifted up between the brackets, it will turn the retaining levers into a substantially vertical position. An anti-friction means is provided between the retaining lever and the loading device.