Flame simulating assembly for simulated fireplaces including an integrated flame screen and ember bed

A flame simulating assembly for providing an image of flames in fluctuating light, comprising:

• a light source comprising a linear array of a plurality of lights;
• an imaging wall disposed above said light source;
• a rotating flicker rod having a plurality of reflective flicker elements configured and arranged to create fluctuating light, the flicker rod being disposed in the path of the light source;
• a contoured one-piece enclosure substantially surrounding the flicker rod,
• said contoured enclosure including a simulated ember portion above the flicker rod and forward of an axis of rotation of the flicker rod and a flame screen portion above the flicker rod and rearward of the axis of rotation of the flicker rod;
• the flicker rod configured and arranged to intermittently reflect light onto the simulated fuel bed, creating a glowing effect thereon, and onto the imaging screen, creating a simulated flame thereon.