Abstract:
A flexible joint assembly is disclosed for use in an extreme temperature fluid flow system. In an embodiment, the flexible joint assembly can be used in a fluid flow system configured to carry high temperature fluid, such air or other gas, and/or in a fluid flow system configured to carry low temperature fluid, such air or other gas. The flexible joint assembly ccomprises: a pair of opposing standoffs (20) axially spaced apart, a pair of inner flow liners (30) coupled to the standoffs and defining an annular space therebetween; insulation (50) in the annular space between each inner flow liner and the respective one of the standoffs; a bellows member (60) spanning the gap between the opposing standoffs, an outer and an inner race (80, 70) coupled to the standoffs; a bearing portion (90) between the inner and outer races.