Washing machine system for preventing microbial growth on washable item

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a washing machine system for preventing microbial growth on washable item. Further, the washing machine system may include a drum comprising a hollow cylinder, wherein the hollow cylinder provides a containment volume for washing of at least one washable item, wherein the drum comprises a drum opening leading into the containment volume. Further, the washing machine system may include a door attachable to the drum, wherein the door allows access to load and unload the drum with the at least one washable item, wherein the door is configured to close the drum opening. Further, the washing machine system may include a motor is movably coupled with the drum, wherein the motor is configured for provisioning mechanical action to the drum for washing the at least one washable item. Further, the washing machine system may include an integrated cooling assembly thermally coupled with the containment volume.

1 . A washing machine system for preventing microbial growth on washable item, wherein the washing machine system comprising:
 a drum comprising a hollow cylinder, wherein the hollow cylinder provides a containment volume for washing of at least one washable item, wherein the drum comprises a drum opening leading into the containment volume;   a door attachable to the drum, wherein the door allows access to load and unload the drum with the at least one washable item, wherein the door is configured to close the drum opening;   a motor is movably coupled with the drum, wherein the motor is configured for provisioning mechanical action to the drum for washing the at least one washable item; and   an integrated cooling assembly thermally coupled with the containment volume.   
     
     
         2 . The washing machine system of  claim 1  further comprising a pump system, wherein the pump system comprises an inlet opening and an outlet opening, wherein the inlet opening is configured for receiving water at an inlet pressure, wherein the outlet opening is configured for dispensing the water at an outlet pressure to the drum, wherein the outlet pressure is greater than the inlet pressure. 
     
     
         3 . The washing machine system of  claim 1 , wherein the motor is attached to an agitator, wherein the agitator protrudes into the drum, wherein the agitator provides mechanical action to facilitate washing of the at least one washable item. 
     
     
         4 . The washing machine system of  claim 1 , wherein the integrated cooling assembly comprises a cooling coil configured for absorbing heat from the drum, wherein the cooling coil comprises a length of pipe bent into a helix spiral to enclose the drum, wherein the cooling coil carries a working fluid, wherein the working fluid is associated with a temperature lower than a temperature of the drum. 
     
     
         5 . The washing machine system of  claim 4 , wherein the cooling coil comprises a thermally conductive material. 
     
     
         6 . The washing machine system of  claim 4 , wherein the integrated cooling assembly comprises:
 an evaporator configured for transferring heat from the drum to the working fluid, wherein a first temperature associated with the working fluid increases based on the transfer of the heat from the drum to the working fluid, wherein the working fluid is configured to change from a liquid state to a gaseous state based on the transfer of heat from the drum to the working fluid;   a compressor configured for compressing the working fluid associated with the gaseous state, wherein compressing the working fluid increases the first temperature and a pressure associated with the working fluid; and   a condenser configured for condensing the working fluid, wherein the condensing of the working fluid changes the working fluid from the gaseous state to the liquid state.   
     
     
         7 . The washing machine system of  claim 1 , wherein the integrated cooling assembly comprises a circulation fan, wherein the circulation fan is configured for generating an airflow. 
     
     
         8 . The washing machine system of  claim 1 , wherein the integrated cooling assembly is configured for reducing a temperature associated with the containment volume. 
     
     
         9 . The washing machine system of  claim 1 , wherein the integrated cooling assembly comprises a user interface configured for activating the integrated cooling assembly, wherein the user interface comprises:
 a display screen configured for displaying a status of the integrated cooling assembly; and   a plurality of buttons facilitating activation of the integrated cooling assembly.   
     
     
         10 . The washing machine system of  claim 9 , wherein the user interface is communicatively coupled with a communication device, wherein the communication device is configured for receiving at least one user input from the user interface, wherein the user interface is communicatively coupled with a processing device, wherein the processing device is communicatively coupled with the communication device, wherein the processing device is configured for generating a command based on the at least one user input, wherein the user interface activates the integrated cooling assembly based on the command. 
     
     
         11 . A washing machine system for preventing microbial growth on washable item, wherein the washing machine system comprising:
 a drum comprising a hollow cylinder, wherein the hollow cylinder provides a containment volume for washing of at least one washable item, wherein the drum comprises a drum opening leading into the containment volume;   a door attachable to the drum, wherein the door allows access to load and unload the drum with the at least one washable item, wherein the door is configured to close the drum opening;   a motor is movably coupled with the drum, wherein the motor is configured for provisioning mechanical action to the drum for washing the at least one washable item;   an integrated cooling assembly thermally coupled with the containment volume; and   a pump system, wherein the pump system comprises an inlet opening and an outlet opening, wherein the inlet opening is configured for receiving water at an inlet pressure, wherein the outlet opening is configured for dispensing the water at an outlet pressure to the drum, wherein the outlet pressure is greater than the inlet pressure.   
     
     
         12 . The washing machine system of  claim 11  further comprising at least one sensor and a processing device, wherein the at least one sensor is communicatively coupled with the processing device, wherein the at least one sensor is disposed within the drum, wherein the at least one sensor is configured for generating a sensor data associated with the washable item, wherein the processing device is configured for analyzing the sensor data to generate a command, wherein the integrated cooling assembly is communicatively coupled with the processing device, wherein the integrated cooling assembly is configured for cooling the containment volume based on the command. 
     
     
         13 . The washing machine system of  claim 11  further comprising an anti-fungal dispenser disposed on the drum, wherein the anti-fungal dispenser is configured for dispensing an anti-fungal substance in the containment volume. 
     
     
         14 . The washing machine system of  claim 11 , wherein the motor is attached to an agitator, wherein the agitator protrudes into the drum, wherein the agitator provides mechanical action to facilitate washing of the at least one washable item. 
     
     
         15 . The washing machine system of  claim 11 , wherein the integrated cooling assembly comprises a circulation fan, wherein the circulation fan is configured for generating an airflow. 
     
     
         16 . The washing machine system of  claim 11 , wherein the integrated cooling assembly comprises a cooling coil configured for absorbing heat from the drum, wherein the cooling coil comprises a length of pipe bent into a helix spiral to enclose the drum, wherein the cooling coil carries a working fluid, wherein the working fluid is associated with a temperature lower than a temperature of the drum. 
     
     
         17 . The washing machine system of  claim 16 , wherein the cooling coil comprises a thermally conductive material. 
     
     
         18 . The washing machine system of  claim 16 , wherein the integrated cooling assembly comprises:
 an evaporator configured for transferring heat from the drum to the working fluid, wherein a first temperature associated with the working fluid increases based on the transfer of the heat from the drum to the working fluid, wherein the working fluid is configured to change from a liquid state to a gaseous state based on the transfer of heat from the drum to the working fluid;   a compressor configured for compressing the working fluid associated with the gaseous state, wherein compressing the working fluid increases the first temperature and a pressure associated with the working fluid; and   a condenser configured for condensing the working fluid, wherein the condensing of the working fluid changes the working fluid from the gaseous state to the liquid state.   
     
     
         19 . The washing machine system of  claim 11 , wherein the integrated cooling assembly comprises a user interface configured for activating the integrated cooling assembly, wherein the user interface comprises:
 a display screen configured for displaying a status of the integrated cooling assembly; and   a plurality of buttons facilitating activation of the integrated cooling assembly.   
     
     
         20 . The washing machine system of  claim 19 , wherein the user interface is communicatively coupled with a communication device, wherein the communication device is configured for receiving at least one user input from the user interface, wherein the user interface is communicatively coupled with a processing device, wherein the processing device is communicatively coupled with the communication device, wherein the processing device is configured for generating a command based on the at least one user input, wherein the user interface activates the integrated cooling assembly based on the command.