It is the base frame of the generator, which gives the clamping location to all generator parts on the main frame engine, alternator, battery, exhaust system, and other parts of the generator mounts.
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The rotor connects to the generator, either directly (if it's a direct drive turbine) or through a shaft and a series of gears (a gearbox) that speed up the rotation and allow for a physically smaller generator.
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