Meniscus control insert for automatic ice maker water fill tube

摘要: A water supply conduit extending through the insulation of a domestic refrigerator back wall with its outlet nozzle positioned above freezing tray an automatic ice maker. The has inserted therein molded plastic insert member forming watertight seal inner surface conduit. achieves meniscus control by means diverter cone circumscribed plurality radial flow reduced orifices providing positive shut-off remaining in tube after completion fill cycle. velocity exiting is baffle to provide defined stream for filling tray.