Ashtray provided with extinguisher

An ashtray (11) that can be used in a vehicle has an extinguishing function. The ashtray includes a case (12) having an upper opening and a disposal chamber (12a). A first lid (13) is pivotally supported on one wall of the case and covers a first part of the upper opening. A second lid (14) is pivotally supported on a second wall opposing the first wall and covers a second part of the opening. A slot is formed between the first and second lids. A rotor (15) is rotatably supported by the case below the slot. The rotor has vanes (22, 23, 24, 25), with adjacent vanes defining receptacles for holding lit cigarettes (26). One of the receptacles is arranged at a receiving position below the slot and another of the receptacles is arranged at an extinguishing position in which the receptacle is covered by the first lid. A rotating mechanism (16) rotates the rotor such that the receptacle in the receiving position moves to the extinguishing position. A lit but finished cigarette is disposed of by putting it in the slot such that it falls into the receptacle at the receiving position. The rotor is then rotated, moving the receptacle with the cigarette to the extinguishing position. In the extinguishing position, the cigarette is extinguished due to a lack of oxygen, since in this position the receptacle is sealed shut. The next time the rotor is moved, the cigarette in the extinguishing chamber falls into the disposal chamber.