The almost rectangular cutout portion (55) penetrating in the axial direction is formed in an outer edge portion (upper edge portion) of the fixed member (12), and a part of the brake device (58), to be in detail, the movable body (65) is accommodated in the cutout portion (55). Therefore, the fixed member (12) and the movable body (65) of the brake device (58) overlap on each other, and the length of a portion in the periphery of the brake device (58) is shortened, so that the size of the entire elevating drive apparatus (11) can be reduced.