What is the main function of an automobile generator?

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The main function of an automobile generator is to supply power to all electrical equipment except the starter when the engine is running normally, while also charging the battery. The generator is the main power source of a vehicle. Automobile generators are alternators, and their types include: 1. According to the overall structure, they can be divided into: ordinary alternators, integral alternators, and alternators with pumps; 2. According to the rectifier structure, they can be divided into: six-tube alternators, eight-tube alternators, and nine-tube alternators; 3. According to the grounding form of the field winding, they can be divided into: internally grounded alternators and externally grounded alternators.