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A saltwater evaporation mechanism for the desalination of saltwater. The saltwater evaporation mechanism has an elevated saltwater reservoir with a bottom, sidewalls and an open upper end, a receiving reservoir with a bottom, sidewalls, and an open upper end, and a tunnel extending therebetween. The

A saltwater evaporation mechanism for the desalination of saltwater. The saltwater evaporation mechanism has an elevated saltwater reservoir with a bottom, sidewalls and an open upper end, a receiving reservoir with a bottom, sidewalls, and an open upper end, and a tunnel extending therebetween. The tunnel has a top panel, a bottom panel, and two side panels and is angled at a downward slope. The top panel extends from the tunnel to entirely cover the open upper end of the saltwater reservoir. Support legs equipped with wheels are positioned below the tunnel, allowing the tunnel to be easily moved and rotated when desired. A heat source is positioned underneath the saltwater reservoir and configured to heat the contents therein, creating water vapor. The water vapor condenses into desalinated water in the tunnel and is deposited in the receiving reservoir. In some embodiments, the heat source is powered by solar energy.

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1. A saltwater evaporation mechanism, comprising: a reservoir having a base, a sidewall, and an open upper end;a heat source disposed beneath the base of the reservoir, the heat source configured to heat saltwater within the reservoir to create water vapor;a receiving reservoir having a base, a side

1. A saltwater evaporation mechanism, comprising: a reservoir having a base, a sidewall, and an open upper end;a heat source disposed beneath the base of the reservoir, the heat source configured to heat saltwater within the reservoir to create water vapor;a receiving reservoir having a base, a sidewall, and an open upper end;a tunnel extending from the reservoir to the receiving reservoir, the tunnel including a top panel, a bottom panel, a side panel, a first end, and a second end;the top panel including an extended portion, the extended portion extending beyond the first end; andwherein the first end is positioned adjacent to the reservoir such that the extended portion is situated above the reservoir and the second end of the tunnel is disposed above the receiving reservoir. 2. The saltwater evaporation mechanism of claim 1, wherein the reservoir is placed at an elevated position with respect to the receiving reservoir and wherein the tunnel is positioned at an angle such that the first end is raised relative to the second end. 3. The saltwater evaporation mechanism of claim 2, further comprising a solar panel mounted to the tunnel, the solar panel operably connected to the heat source. 4. The saltwater evaporation mechanism of claim 3, wherein the heat source is a heating coil. 5. The saltwater evaporation mechanism of claim 1, further comprising a support leg disposed underneath the second end and a support leg disposed underneath the extended portion of the top panel. 6. The saltwater evaporation mechanism of claim 5, further comprising wheels secured to a bottom surface of the support legs. 7. The saltwater evaporation mechanism of claim 1, wherein a perimeter of the extended portion extends beyond a perimeter of the reservoir.