Abstract: An electric machine includes a rotor portion and a stator portion. The rotor portion comprises a plurality of magnets. The stator portion comprises a plurality of electromagnetic poles located at the external perimeter of the stator. A conductive winding is wrapped around the stator poles. The stator is ideally formed in an annular shape from laminated substrates. The rotor and stator are located in a common housing. A hub retains the stator to a frame. When the conductive winding is energized with an electric current, temporary magnetic poles form around the stator poles. The rotor is located opposite the stator and separated by an air gap. The rotor rotates around the stator by electromagnetic forces. A machine controller controls the operation of the electric machine.

Abstract: A mast mounting system for vehicles and shelters which utilizes at least two clamp bracket assemblies mounted to the vehicle or shelter such that during transit and storage the mast is positioned at an incline with its front end located just behind the front end of the vehicle or shelter. Each clamp bracket assembly includes a clamp having upper and lower members which wrap around the mast. The upper clamp member has an inside surface lined with a high friction material while the lower clamp member has an inside surface lined with a very low friction material which receives the mast and allows it to be easily slid backwards or forwards when the clamps are in open position. When the clamps are in closed position, the upper clamp member prevents relative movement of the mast and the clamp assembly. One of the clamp bracket assemblies is mounted for adjustable movement about horizontal and vertical axes.