Fenestration member sealing system

A system for sealing a fenestration member to an adjacent surface, the system comprising:

• a latch moveable between a latch first position, the first latch position being retracted in a direction inwardly away from a first edge of the fenestration member so as to unlatch the fenestration member from an adjacent frame, and a second latch position, the second latch position being extended in a direction outwardly away from the first edge of the fenestration member;
• a latch control member accessible from an exterior of the fenestration member and operably coupled to the latch, wherein actuation of the latch control member moves the latch from the second position to the first position;
• a gear rotatably mounted proximate a second edge of the fenestration member, the second edge being perpendicular to the first edge;
• a mechanical linkage connecting the latch control member and the gear, the mechanical linkage transmitting force from actuation of the latch control member to cause rotation of the gear, wherein the mechanical linkage is disposed proximate to and extends in a direction along the first edge of the fenestration member;
• a first bar having a rack operably coupled to the gear, the first bar extending parallel to and proximate the second edge of the fenestration member, the first bar being moveable in translation in a direction parallel to the second edge in response to rotation of the gear;
• a second bar extending parallel to and proximate the second edge of the fenestration member, the second bar being moveable in a direction perpendicular to the direction of translation of the first bar in response to translation of the first bar;
• complementary cam members being disposed on the first bar and the second bar, respectively, wherein in response to movement of the first bar, the complimentary cam members engage and cause movement of the second bar;
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• a gasket fixedly mounted to the second bar, wherein movement of the second bar causes movement of the gasket in the direction perpendicular to the direction of translation of the first bar such that the gasket is capable of sealing between the second edge of the fenestration member and the adjacent surface.