Blade transition for axial-flow compressors and the like

摘要

A transition of improved design for joining the merging surfaces of the airfoil and platform of an axial-flow compressor blade of the cantilevered type. The transition as viewed in profile is a line comprising (a) an essentially straight major portion diverging outwardly from and faired into the airfoil and (b) an outwardly concave minor portion extending along and faired into the platform.